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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q/A
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-9264
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 31-0303330
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) identification No.)
TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 258-1890
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
As of November 5, 1999, there were 18,484,233 shares of Common Stock
outstanding.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
INDEX
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Part I. Financial Information:
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998.............................................................. 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998..................................... 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 1999 and 1998..................................... 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........................... 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations...................................................... 10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk .................... 16
Part II. Other Information:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.............................................................. 17
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................................... 17
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except shares and par value)
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................... $ 30,934 $ 27,004
Restricted short-term investments ................................... 60 60
Accounts receivable ................................................. 2,012 1,989
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................... 10,758 9,053
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Total current assets ........................................... 43,764 38,106
Property and equipment, net ......................................... 162,585 162,129
Deferred income taxes, net .......................................... 13,717 10,011
Other assets ........................................................ 3,146 2,546
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Total assets ................................................... $ 223,212 $ 212,792
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable .................................................... $ 15,143 $ 13,493
Other accrued liabilities ........................................... 15,125 16,500
Current portion of long-term debt ................................... 4,100 4,100
Unearned passenger revenues ......................................... 56,057 39,297
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Total current liabilities ...................................... 90,425 73,390
Long-term debt, less current portion ................................ 76,176 77,388
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Total liabilities .............................................. $ 166,601 $ 150,778
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 5 AND 6)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value (5,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued and outstanding) ......................... $ -- $ --
Common stock, $.01 par value (40,000,000 and 20,000,000
shares authorized, respectively; 14,457,036 and 14,293,931 shares
issued, respectively) ............................................ 145 143
Additional paid-in capital .......................................... 82,726 80,451
Accumulated deficit ................................................. (24,106) (17,823)
Common stock in treasury, at cost (51,000 shares) ................... (757) (757)
Unearned restricted stock ........................................... (1,397) --
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Total stockholders' equity ..................................... 56,611 62,014
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ..................... $ 223,212 $ 212,792
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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Revenues ............................................................. $ 40,566 $ 40,668
Cost of operations (exclusive of depreciation expense shown below) ... 28,768 29,459
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Gross profit ......................................................... 11,798 11,209
Selling, general and administrative expenses ......................... 16,865 13,096
Depreciation expense ................................................. 4,155 4,256
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Operating loss ....................................................... (9,222) (6,143)
Interest income ...................................................... 322 251
Interest expense ..................................................... 1,570 1,670
Other income ......................................................... -- 300
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Loss before income taxes ............................................. (10,470) (7,262)
Income tax benefit ................................................... 4,187 2,900
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Net loss ............................................................. $ (6,283) $ (4,362)
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Per Share Information
Basic:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding ......................... 14,321 14,068
Loss per share .................................................... $ (0.44) $ (0.31)
Diluted:
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Loss per share .................................................... 14,321 14,068
$ (0.44) $ (0.31)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss ............................................. $ (6,283) $ (4,362)
Depreciation expense ............................. 4,155 4,256
Gain on sale of assets ........................... -- (300)
Changes in working capital and other:
Working capital changes and other ............ (5,015) (6,711)
Unearned passenger revenues .................. 16,760 12,079
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Net cash provided by operating activities ........ 9,617 4,962
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures ................................. (4,775) (4,085)
Proceeds from sale of assets ......................... -- 300
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Net cash used in investing activities ............ (4,775) (3,785)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of borrowings .............................. (1,212) (1,212)
Issuance of common stock ............................. 880 754
Deferred financing fees .............................. (580) --
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Net cash used in financing activities ............ (912) (458)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents ................... 3,930 719
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period .......... 27,004 19,187
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ................ $ 30,934 $ 19,906
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest ......................................... $ 1,946 $ 1,998
Income taxes ..................................... 100 --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
("Financial Statements") have been prepared pursuant to Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations and should be read in conjunction with
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998 (the "Form 10-K") for American Classic
Voyages Co. ("AMCV") and its subsidiaries. These Financial Statements include
the accounts of AMCV and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Delta Queen
Steamboat Co. ("DQSC"), Great Hawaiian Cruise Line, Inc. ("GHCL") and Project
America, Inc. (collectively with such subsidiaries, the "Company"). The
following notes to the Financial Statements highlight significant changes to the
notes included in the Form 10-K and such interim disclosures as required by the
SEC. These Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial
statements. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to
conform to the current 1999 presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
As the Company reported losses for the quarters ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
diluted earnings per share was computed in the same manner as basic earnings per
share.
3. DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of (in thousands):
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March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Note, American Queen Series, LIBOR +
0.25% floating rate notes due semi-annually beginning February 24, 1996 through
August 24, 2005 ...................................................................... $15,597 $16,809
U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Bond, American Queen Series, 7.68% fixed
rate, sinking fund bonds due semi-annually beginning February 24, 2006 through
June 2, 2020 ......................................................................... 36,198 36,198
U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Note, Independence Series A, LIBOR +
0.27% floating rate notes due semi-annually beginning June 7, 1996 through
December 7, 2005 ..................................................................... 9,248 9,248
U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Bond, Independence Series A, 6.84% fixed
rate sinking fund bonds due semi-annually beginning June 7, 2006 through
December 7, 2015 ..................................................................... 13,215 13,215
U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Note, Independence Series B, LIBOR +
0.27% floating rate notes due semi-annually beginning December 7, 1996 through
December 7, 2005 ..................................................................... 2,478 2,478
U.S. Government Guaranteed Ship Financing Bond, Independence Series B, 7.46% fixed
rate sinking fund bonds due semi-annually beginning June 7, 2006 through
December 7, 2015 ..................................................................... 3,540 3,540
Revolving credit facility (maximum availability of $70 million) .......................... -- --
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80,276 81,488
Less current portion ..................................................................... 4,100 4,100
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$76,176 $77,388
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In the first quarter of 1999, DQSC, as borrower, closed on a new long-term
credit facility with The Chase Manhattan Bank, as agent, and several participant
banks (the "Chase Facility"). The Chase Facility, which is a $70 million
revolving credit facility maturing in February 2004, replaces the previous
credit facility with Chase Manhattan. Borrowings under the new facility bear
interest at a rate, at the option of the Company, equal to either (1) the
greater of Chase's prime rate or certain alternative base rates plus a margin
ranging from 0.50% to 1.50%, or (2) the London Interbank Offered Rate plus a
margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50%. The Company is also required to pay an
unused commitment fee at a rate of 0.50% per annum.
The Chase Facility will be used to fund the acquisition of the fourth Delta
Queen riverboat, the construction of the first two coastal vessels, and Delta
Queen working capital. The new facility is secured by all of the assets of DQSC
except the American Queen, and has various limitations and restrictions on
investments, additional indebtedness, the construction costs of the new vessels,
and other capital expenditures. The Chase Facility also limits dividends by
DQSC, when aggregated with investments and certain other payments, to amounts
ranging from $5 million to $15 million per annum. DQSC is required to comply
with certain financial covenants, including maintenance of minimum interest
coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratios.
As of March 31, 1999, the Company complied with all covenants under its various
debt agreements.
4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Changes in accumulated deficit for the three months ended March 31, 1999 were
(in thousands):
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Accumulated deficit at December 31, 1998................. $(17,823)
Net loss................................................. (6,283)
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Accumulated deficit at March 31, 1999.................... $(24,106)
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RESTRICTED STOCK
In February 1999, the Company reserved and set aside 72,122 shares of restricted
common stock as compensation for a key salaried employee. Issuance and sale of
these shares is restricted prior to the employee's retirement from the Company.
Unearned compensation was recorded at the date of the restricted stock award
based on the market value of shares. Unearned compensation, which is shown as a
separate component of the stockholders' equity, will be amortized to expense
over a four year vesting period, beginning in July 1999.
5. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
On March 9, 1999, the Company executed definitive agreements with Ingalls
Shipbuilding, Inc. to construct at least two new vessels for the Hawaii cruise
market. The new Hawaii cruise ships will have the capacity to accommodate
approximately 1,900 passengers each and are currently estimated to cost $440
million each, plus approximately $30 million each for furnishings, fixtures and
equipment. The contract provides that Ingalls Shipbuilding will deliver the
first new ship in January 2003 and the second ship in January 2004. In addition,
the shipbuilding contract provides the Company an option to build up to four
additional vessels. The estimated contract price of the first option vessel is
$487 million and the contract price for the subsequent option vessels will be
negotiated between the parties. Ingalls Shipbuilding will provide a limited
warranty for the design, material and workmanship of each vessel for one year
after delivery.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
FINANCING GUARANTEES
On April 8, 1999, the Company received a commitment from the Maritime
Administration for up to $1.1 billion in financing guarantees. The commitment
amount represents 87.5% of the total cost of the initial two Hawaii vessels,
including shipyard costs, capitalized interest, and fees.
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COMMON STOCK OFFERING
On April 27, 1999 and May 4, 1999, the Company completed offerings of an
additional 3,500,000 and 525,000 shares of common stock, respectively. The net
proceeds to the Company, after offering expenses, were $63.5 million and will be
used for construction of the initial Hawaii vessel.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The Company entered into a Construction Contract, as of May 1, 1999, with
Atlantic Marine, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida to construct at least two coastal
cruise vessels for its Delta Queen line. This contract is the culmination of the
previously announced plans to build a series of up to five new vessels to
provide cruises along U.S. coastal waterways. The price of the vessels will be
$30 million each and will have a total project cost, including Company provided
furnishings, fixtures and equipment, of approximately $35 million. The coastal
cruise vessels will be approximately 300 feet long and provide accommodations
for up to 226 passengers. The contract provides that the delivery date will be
early March 2001 for the first vessel and June 2001 for the second vessel.
Atlantic Marine will provide a limited warranty for the work, parts and
components fabricated by the yard for one year after delivery.
SHIP ACQUISITIONS
On May 25, 1999, the Company acquired a substantially complete riverboat
originally built for the casino trade that the Company will convert and operate
as the fourth Delta Queen riverboat. The Company expects the vessel, which will
be known as the Columbia Queen, will enter service in April 2000 operating
weekly cruise vacations out of Portland on the Columbia River system. The
Company recently entered into an agreement with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders,
Inc. ("Nichols Brothers") to convert the 218 foot boat into an overnight
passenger vessel with 161 passenger berths. The Company paid $3.2 million to
acquire the vessel and estimates the total renovation, relocation, start-up and
marketing costs, inclusive of the $6.5 million contract with Nichols Brothers,
will require an additional $13 million to $16 million. The Company also
terminated its agreement to acquire the M/V Speculation, a riverboat it had
previously planned to acquire for $8.0 million.
On October 15, 1999, the Company finalized an agreement with Holland America
Line to purchase the ms Nieuw Amsterdam for $114.5 million. The purchase
agreement required the Company to make an earnest money deposit of $18 million
by October 18, 1999 and an additional $12 million by January 17, 2000. The
Company has arranged for an unsecured letter of credit facility with Chase
Manhattan Bank for up to $30 million and satisfied the first deposit requirement
by posting an $18 million letter of credit. Outstanding letters of credit under
this facility bear interest at a rate of 2.125% per annum. The Company is also
required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on the unused portion of
the facility. Persons and entities affiliated with Equity Group Investments,
Inc. ("EGI"), the Company's largest shareholder, guaranteed the letter of credit
facility to Chase Manhattan Bank thereby allowing the Company to obtain the
facility. The Company has paid EGI a commitment fee of $0.5 million and has
agreed to pay EGI additional compensation contingent upon appreciation in the
Company's common stock. EGI's rights to receive this additional compensation
will vest, on a monthly basis, during the period that the guarantee remains
outstanding and will increase to the extent that amounts are paid by EGI
pursuant to the guarantee. EGI has a period of five years to exercise its rights
to receive such payment, subject to the Company's right to pay such additional
fee at any time within the next three years at escalating amounts and tied to
the rights vested by EGI. A committee comprised of the Company's independent
directors negotiated the arrangement with EGI. The committee received
independent legal and financial advice.
On October 27, 1999, the Company announced that its Project America subsidiary
will operate under the United States Lines brand name and that the ms Nieuw
Amsterdam will be renamed the ms Patriot.
RESCISSION OF ACCOUNTING METHOD
On November 2, 1999 the Company announced that it had rescinded its prior
adoption of Statement of Position 93-7, "Reporting on Advertising Costs,"
relating to the deferral of direct response advertising costs. The deferral
method provided for in SOP 93-7 was adopted in 1999, and made effective as of
January 1, 1999. Pursuant to SOP 93-7 the Company deferred recognition of direct
response advertising costs related to certain direct response advertising
efforts. These deferred costs were recognized in the periods that the cruises
promoted by the efforts were completed, and the related cruise revenue
recognized. The Company rescinded its adoption of SOP 93-7 due to difficulties
it encountered in implementing the new method. In rescinding SOP 93-7, the
Company returned to its prior method of recognizing expenses for direct response
advertising costs when those costs are incurred. As a result of the rescission
of SOP 93-7,
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the Company has restated its earnings for the first quarter of 1999 to reflect a
loss of $6.3 million, or ($0.44) per share, compared to its previously reported
loss of $4.5 million, or ($0.32) per share, and it has reclassified certain
direct response advertising costs.
Changes to the relevant balance sheet accounts at March 31, 1999 due to the
rescission are as follows:
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets ... $ 10,758 $ 13,831
Deferred income taxes ....................... 13,717 12,689
Accounts payable ............................ 15,143 15,096
Accumulated deficit ......................... $(24,106) $ (22,363)
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Changes to the statement of operations for three months ended March 31, 1999 due
to the rescission are as follows:
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Selling, general and administrative expenses .... $ 16,865 $ 13,935
Operating loss .................................. (9,222) (6,292)
Loss before income taxes ........................ (10,470) (7,540)
Income tax benefit .............................. 4,187 3,000
Net loss ........................................ $ (6,283) $ (4,540)
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
American Classic Voyages Co. is a holding company which owns and controls The
Delta Queen Steamboat Co., Great Hawaiian Cruise Line, Inc. and Project America,
Inc. Through our various subsidiaries, we operate two cruise lines: Delta Queen,
which owns and operates the American Queen, Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen
steamboats; and American Hawaii, which owns and operates the Independence
steamship.
Our revenues are comprised of:
(1) cruise fares,
(2) onboard revenues, such as those from gift shops and shore excursions, and
(3) trip cancellation insurance and pre- and post-cruise hotel packages.
Additional revenue is also derived from the sale of airplane tickets to and from
points of embarkation or disembarkation. Our cost for air tickets typically
matches the revenue we generate from sales of airline tickets, so we recognize
minimal profits from such sales. Our cost of operations are comprised of:
(1) passenger expenses, such as employee payroll and benefits and the cost of
food and beverages,
(2) vessel operating costs including lay-up and drydocking costs for our
vessels,
(3) insurance costs,
(4) commissions paid to travel agents, and
(5) air ticket and hotel costs.
When we receive deposits from passengers for cruises, we establish a liability
for unearned passenger revenue. We recognize revenue when the passengers take
their cruises and make a corresponding reduction in our unearned passenger
revenues. Our revenues and some of our expenses vary considerably when measured
on a quarterly basis. This is due to the seasonality of our Delta Queen
revenues, the timing of our layups and drydockings, and fluctuations in
airfares. These variations are reflected in our fare revenues per passenger
night, which are commonly referred to as fare per diems, and our occupancy
rates.
Delta Queen's operations are seasonal. Historically, we have had greater
passenger interest and higher yields in the spring and fall months of the year.
The vessels typically undergo their annual lay-ups in December or January. While
American Hawaii has historically experienced greater passenger interest in the
summer and fall months of the year, quarterly variations in its revenues are
much smaller than those of Delta Queen. During the summer months, in particular,
American Hawaii tends to have average occupancies in excess of 100% as the
number of families sharing cabins with children increases significantly during
this period.
The following discusses the Company's consolidated results of operations and
financial condition for the three month period ended March 31, 1999 versus the
comparable period ended March 31, 1998. This section should be read in
conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables set forth various financial results and operating
statistics for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998:
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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Revenues ..................... $ 40,566 $ 40,668
Gross profit ................. 11,798 11,209
Operating loss ............... (9,222) (6,143)
Net loss ..................... (6,283) (4,362)
Diluted loss per share ....... $ (0.44) $ (0.31)
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OPERATING STATISTICS
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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Fare revenue per passenger night .............. $ 209 $ 211
Total revenue per passenger night ............. $ 309 $ 307
Weighted average operating days (1):
Delta Queen .............................. 67 73
American Hawaii .......................... 90 90
Vessels capacity per day (berths) (2):
Delta Queen .............................. 1,026 1,026
American Hawaii .......................... 867 867
Passenger nights (3) .......................... 131,374 132,325
Physical occupancy percentage (berths) (4) .... 90% 87%
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(1) Weighted average operating days for each cruise line is determined by
dividing capacity passenger nights for each cruise line by the cruise
line's total vessel capacity per day. Capacity passenger nights is
determined by multiplying, for the respective period, the actual operating
days of each vessel by each vessel's capacity per day.
(2) Vessel capacity per day represents the number of passengers each cruise
line can carry assuming double occupancy for cabins which accommodate two
or more passengers. Some cabins on the Independence and the American Queen
can accommodate three or four passengers.
(3) A passenger night represents one passenger spending one night on a vessel;
for example, one passenger taking a three-night cruise would generate three
passenger nights.
(4) Physical occupancy percentage is passenger nights divided by capacity
passenger nights.
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QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
Consolidated first quarter 1999 revenues decreased $0.1 million to $40.6 million
from $40.7 million for the first quarter 1998. This represents a $0.3 million
decrease in fare revenues combined with a $0.2 million increase in other
revenues. Delta Queen's fare revenues decreased $1.2 million, reflecting a 9%
decrease in capacity due to six fewer average operating days and a 3% decrease
in occupancy, offset by a 4% increase in fare per diems. American Hawaii's fare
revenues increased $0.9 million on an 8% increase in passenger nights while fare
per diems decreased by 2%. The $0.2 million increase in other revenues was
mainly due to the increase in passenger nights at American Hawaii. As a result,
consolidated total revenues per passenger night increased to $309.
Consolidated cost of operations decreased $0.7 million to $28.8 million for the
first quarter of 1999 from $29.5 million for the comparable period of 1998.
Delta Queen's operating costs decreased $0.9 million primarily corresponding to
the decrease in passenger nights. American Hawaii's operating costs increased
$0.2 million as a result of increased passenger nights. Consolidated gross
profit increased $0.6 million for the first quarter 1999 as compared to 1998.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.8 million
to $16.9 million for the first quarter of 1999 from $13.1 million for the same
period in 1998. Marketing expenses increased by $1.4 million at both cruise
lines, for a total of $2.8 million, due to an increase in direct mail marketing
efforts targeting cruises occurring later in 1999. Of the remaining increase,
$0.4 million was due to an increase in capacity expansion expenses at both
cruise lines. Depreciation expense for the first quarter of 1999 was consistent
with 1998.
The consolidated operating loss for the first quarter of 1999 was $9.2 million
as compared to $6.1 million for the comparable period of 1998.
Interest expense decreased slightly due to a lower outstanding debt balance in
the first quarter of 1999. In February 1998, we received $0.3 million of final
proceeds from the buyer of the Maison Dupuy hotel which we sold in October 1996.
Our consolidated effective tax rate was 40% for both periods in 1999 and 1998.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Operating Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, cash provided by operations was $9.6
million compared to $5.0 million in 1998. The improvement reflected a greater
seasonal increase in unearned passenger revenues, which increased $16.8 million
in 1999, as compared to an increase of $12.1 million in 1998. The increase in
unearned passenger revenues was greater in 1999 than in 1998 due to (1) an
improvement in American Hawaii's bookings and (2) deposits received in 1999 for
charter cruises at Delta Queen and for millennium charter cruises for both
cruise lines.
Investing Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, we made expenditures of $4.8 million
on capital projects, of which $2.6 million related to our existing vessels. On
January 21, 1999, the Mississippi Queen completed a 39-day lay-up. The American
Queen also completed a 15-day lay-up on February 10, 1999. The Delta Queen
completed a 54-day lay-up on February 27, 1999. The lay-ups for the three
vessels, including repairs and maintenance, cost approximately $5.5 million and
were funded from working capital. Other significant capital expenditures
included $2.2 million related to design fees and costs associated with new
shipbuilding programs at American Hawaii and Delta Queen, as discussed below.
Financing Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, we made scheduled principal payments
of $1.2 million under the American Queen ship financing notes and received $0.9
million from the issuance of our common stock, principally from stock options
exercised by our current and former employees. We also paid $0.6 million for
financing efforts related to our new credit facility, as discussed below.
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Capital Expenditures and Debt
In October 1997, we announced plans to expand capacity in the Hawaii cruise
market. We intend to construct two new cruise ships over the next five years and
plan to introduce an existing foreign-built cruise ship in the Hawaii market
while awaiting construction of the new vessels. On March 9, 1999, we signed a
definitive agreement with Ingalls Shipbuilding to construct two passenger ships,
each containing approximately 1,900 passengers berths, with options to build up
to four additional vessels. The estimated construction cost of the two initial
ships will be approximately $470 million each. The agreement provides that the
first ship will be delivered in January 2003 and the second ship in January
2004.
We will finance a significant portion of the construction cost of the Hawaii
cruise ships through the Maritime Administration, which provides guarantees of
private financing for new vessel construction projects conducted in U.S.
shipyards. In April 1999, we received financing guarantees for debt up to 87.5%
of the cost of the vessels. The guaranteed debt will be accessed during the
construction period, with net interest payments during that period capitalized
as part of the cost of construction. In the current market, this type of debt
generally bears interest at a rate of 100 to 150 basis points over the
comparable U.S. government obligations and can have a term of up to 25 years
from the date of delivery of the vessel. The loans generally amortize on a
straight line basis over the term of the loan commencing after the delivery
date. Fees associated with obtaining the financing guarantees included a
one-time investigation fee of approximately $1.4 million, which we paid to the
Maritime Administration in April 1999. In addition, the Maritime Administration
imposes an annual guarantee fee of not less than 1/4 of 1% and not more than 1%
of the indebtedness, reduced by any required escrow, based upon the obligor's
ratio of long-term debt to stockholders' equity. The present value of the annual
guarantee fees is payable at the closing of the Maritime Administration
guaranteed financing and will be capitalized as part of the vessel cost.
On April 27, 1999 and May 4, 1999, we completed offerings of an additional
3,500,000 and 525,000 shares of common stock, respectively. The net proceeds to
us, after offering expenses, were $63.5 million and will be used for
construction of the initial Hawaii vessel.
In 1999, we expect to spend between $70 million and $90 million on building the
two new Hawaii cruise vessels, which includes anticipated payments to Ingalls
Shipbuilding.
In April 1998, we announced plans to expand capacity at Delta Queen. For the
Delta Queen fleet, we intend to build up to five new small coastal ships over
the next seven to 10 years. We entered into a construction contract, as of May
1, 1999, with Atlantic Marine, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida to construct at
least two coastal cruise vessels for our Delta Queen line. The price of the
vessels will be $30 million each and will have a total project cost, including
furnishing, fixtures and equipment, of approximately $35 million. The coastal
cruise vessels will be approximately 300 feet long and provide accommodations
for up to 226 passengers. The contract provides that the delivery date will be
early March, 2001 for the first vessel and June, 2001 for the second vessel.
Atlantic Marine will provide a limited warranty for the work, parts and
components fabricated by the yard one year following delivery.
On May 25, 1999, we acquired a substantially complete riverboat originally built
for the casino trade that we will convert and operate as the fourth Delta Queen
riverboat. We expect the vessel, which will be known as the Columbia Queen, will
enter service in April 2000 operating weekly cruise vacations out of Portland on
the Columbia River system. We recently entered into an agreement with Nichols
Brothers Boat Builders, Inc. ("Nichols Brothers") to convert the 218 foot boat
into an overnight passenger vessel with 161 passenger berths. We paid $3.2
million to acquire the vessel and estimate the total renovation, relocation,
start-up and marketing costs, inclusive of the $6.5 million contract with
Nichols Brothers, will require an additional $13 million to $16 million.
On February 25, 1999, The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. entered into a credit
agreement with a group of lenders, with The Chase Manhattan Bank as agent. This
credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility of up to $70 million
to fund the expansion of our Delta Queen line. This new $70 million facility
replaced our prior credit facility with Chase Manhattan. Borrowings under the
new credit facility bear interest at either (1) the greater of Chase Manhattan's
prime rate or alternative base rates plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.50%,
or (2) the London Interbank Offered Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to
2.50%. We are also charged a fee of 0.50% per annum on any unused
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commitment. The new credit facility is secured by all of the assets of The Delta
Queen Steamboat Co., except for the American Queen. The new credit facility
limits the dividends The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. may pay to between $5 million
and $15 million per year when aggregated with investments and other payments.
In 1999, we expect to spend between $10 million and $15 million on building the
new coastal cruise vessels, which also includes anticipated payments to Atlantic
Marine, Inc. We estimate that costs to be incurred in 1999 to acquire and outfit
the fourth riverboat will be $11 to $14 million.
As of March 31, 1999, we complied with all covenants under our various debt
agreements.
We believe we will have adequate access to capital resources, both internally
and externally, to meet our current short-term and long-term capital
commitments. Such resources may include cash on hand and the ability to secure
additional financing through the capital markets. We continually evaluate
opportunities to increase capacity at both Delta Queen and in Hawaii and to
strategically grow our business. Although we believe that we will be able to
obtain sufficient equity and debt financing from the capital markets to satisfy
our financial obligation related to the construction of the new vessels and to
acquire, renovate and introduce the ms Patriot into service, we cannot assure
you that we will be able to obtain additional financing at commercially
acceptable levels to finance such new construction and, if we so choose, to
pursue strategic business opportunities. If we fail to obtain such financing, we
may have to postpone some of our construction plans.
In June 1997, our board of directors approved a stock repurchase plan. The plan
authorizes us to repurchase up to one million shares of our stock. These shares
may be purchased from time to time in the public market or through privately
negotiated transactions. As of March 31, 1999, we had repurchased 51,000 shares
at an average purchase price of $14.84 per share under the plan. We currently
have no intention to repurchase any additional shares of common stock.
Impact of Year 2000
Many computer programs have been written using two digits rather than four to
define the applicable year. Any of our computer programs that have
time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather
than the year 2000. This could result in a major system failure, miscalculations
and/or other unanticipated problems.
State of Readiness
We have established internally staffed project teams to address Year 2000
issues. Each team is formulating a plan that focuses on Year 2000 compliance
efforts for information technology systems and non-information technology
systems. This plan addresses (1) information technology systems software and
hardware such as reservations, accounting and associated systems, personal
computers and software and (2) non-information technology systems such as
embedded chip systems in building facilities, shipboard navigation, control,
power generation systems, and communication systems.
Our Year 2000 plan addresses the Year 2000 issues in various phases for both
types of systems including: (1) inventory of our systems, equipment and
suppliers that may be vulnerable to Year 2000 issues; (2) assessment of
inventoried items to determine the risks associated with their possible failure
to be Year 2000 compliant; (3) testing of systems and components to determine if
they are Year 2000 compliant, both prior to and subsequent to remediation; (4)
remediation and implementation of new systems; and (5) contingency planning to
address reasonably likely worst case scenarios.
For information technology systems, inventories and risk assessments have been
substantially completed for all our shoreside software applications, hardware
and operating systems. Most of our reservations systems functions have been
tested and were found to be compliant. The remaining functions will be tested
and remediated if necessary, by mid-1999. We have also determined that our
shoreside phone system and onboard financial systems on the Delta Queen vessels
are Year 2000 compliant. The Independence's onboard financial system and our
shoreside accounting system, however, are not Year 2000 compliant. We will
utilize both internal and external resources to continue testing, reprogramming
and replacing our information technology systems that require Year 2000
modifications. We anticipate completing the system improvements and the Year
2000 project no later than September 30, 1999. This is prior to any anticipated
impact on our operating systems. We anticipate that these modifications and
improvements will enable our information systems to function properly with
respect to dates in the Year 2000 and thereafter.
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Inventories and risk assessments have been substantially completed for all
non-information technology systems. No Year 2000 issues with respect to
navigation and propulsion systems are believed to exist on our vessels. Certain
galley and air conditioning equipment on the American Queen is not Year 2000
compliant. The process of testing, remediation and implementation is expected to
be completed by September 30, 1999.
Risks of Year 2000 Issues
If any of our suppliers or travel partners do not, or if we do not, successfully
deal with the Year 2000 issue, we could experience delays in scheduled cruises
which could result in lost revenues or increases in costs and could subject us
to claims and damages. To determine the most reasonably likely sources of these
risks, we have been communicating with our major suppliers and travel partners
on their Year 2000 compliance issues. For example, our external air ticketing
and credit card processing software have been determined to be Year 2000
compliant.
Based on these procedures, management believes that the most reasonably likely
sources of risk to us include (1) the disruption of transportation channels
relevant to our operations, including ports and transportation vendors,
primarily airlines, as a result of a general failure of support systems and
necessary infrastructure; (2) the disruption of travel agency and other sales
distribution systems; and (3) the inability of principal product suppliers to
deliver goods and services. The severity of these possible problems would depend
on the nature of these problems and how quickly they could be corrected or
alternatives implemented.
Our major suppliers and travel partners consist of our transportation vendors,
our primary external airline ticketing vendors, and our primary credit card
processing software vendors. Our primary external airline ticketing vendor has
certified that its systems are Year 2000 complaint. Our primary credit card
processing software vendors have also certified that their systems are Year 2000
complaint. We have not received written assurance from our transportation
vendors indicating that they will be Year 2000 complaint before the end of 1999.
Because we have no contingency plan to transport our customers long distance to
and from our embarkation and disembarkation points, failure by our
transportation vendors to provide transportation services could have a material
adverse effect on our operations and our financial condition.
Some risks of the Year 2000 issue are beyond our control and our other travel
partners and suppliers. For example, no preparations or contingency plan will
protect us from a downturn in economic activity caused by the possible ripple
effect throughout the entire economy that could be caused by problems of others
with Year 2000 issues.
Costs
We have estimated our total costs for system improvements and the Year 2000
project to be approximately $1.0 million. These efforts are being funded from
working capital. Of the total project cost, approximately $0.5 million is
attributable to the implementation of a new accounting system. This amount
includes new software, new hardware, and consulting fees, all of which will be
capitalized. Another $0.3 million of capital outlays is attributable to the
upgrading of the Independence's onboard financial system and to the replacement
of imbedded chip systems in several of our vessels. The remaining $0.2 million
is expected to be expensed as incurred and is not expected to have a material
impact on the results of operations. The Year 2000 project represents less than
10% of our information systems budget. To date, we have incurred and expensed
approximately $125,000 related to our systems improvements and the Year 2000
project. These costs do not include costs incurred by us as a result of the
failure of any third parties, including suppliers, to become Year 2000 compliant
or costs to implement any contingency plans.
The costs of the project and the date on which we believe we will complete the
Year 2000 modifications are based on our best estimates given presently
available information. These estimates were derived utilizing numerous
assumptions of future events, including the continued availability of the
resources we rely on, third party modification plans and other factors. We
cannot assure you, however, that these estimates will be achieved, and actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated. Specific factors that
might cause such material differences include, but are not limited to, the
availability and cost of personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate
and correct all relevant computer code, and similar uncertainties.
Contingency Plans
We are preparing our contingency plans to identify and determine how to handle
our most probable worst case scenarios. Preliminary contingency plans are
currently being reviewed. Comprehensive contingency plans are estimated to be
complete by mid-1999.
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Factors Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" constitute "forward-looking statements"
which we believe are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Such factors include, among others, the following: construction delays and
deviations from specifications for the new vessels may adversely affect
expansion plans and future financial performance; limited remedies against
shipyards in the event of shipbuilding delays which would delay the introduction
of new vessels; failure to obtain significant amounts of capital to build,
purchase and renovate vessels, may adversely affect our expansion plans and
future operating results; increased leverage may adversely affect our financial
performance and cash flow; inability to locate and introduce a foreign-built
vessel in Hawaii would delay our growth in Hawaii; inability to manage our
financial resources during our expansion may adversely affect our financial
performance; if demand for our new cruise products fails to develop as expected
or competition increases, our business may be adversely affected; increased
capacity in Hawaii may reduce occupancy at the Independence, adversely affecting
revenues; increased expenditures for the Independence may adversely impact our
operating results; loss of exclusive rights of the Pilot Project Statute may
adversely affect our revenue growth in Hawaii; modification of existing
governmental regulations may adversely affect our business; increased
competition in the Hawaii cruise market and from other vacation alternatives may
adversely impact our financial performance; sensitivity of the vacation and
leisure industry to general economic and business conditions; failure to
complete drydocking on schedule or within budget may adversely affect our
revenues; weather factors can adversely affect our operations and our financial
performance; the loss of vessels from service would adversely impact our
business; our controlling stockholder may take actions that adversely affect our
business; sales of our controlling stockholder's shares could have an adverse
effect on our ability to raise capital; and our controlling stockholder may have
conflicts of interest with competing interests.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For a discussion of certain market risks related to us, see Part I Item 7A
"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks" in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. There have been
no significant developments with respect to exposure to market risk.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no other material legal proceedings, to which the
Company is a party or of which any of its property is the subject,
other than ordinary routine litigation and claims incidental to
the business. The Company believes it maintains adequate insurance
coverage and reserves for such claims.
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits:
*10.(iv)(a)(3) Construction Contract for Coastal Queen
Class Vessel dated May 1, 1999 by and
between Coastal Queen Holdings, L.L.C. and
Atlantic Marine, Inc.**
Appendix One - Coastal Queen Milestone
Payments
Appendix Two - Affidavit for Exemption of
Boat Sold for Removal from the State of
Florida by a Nonresident Purchaser
Appendix Three - Maker's List
*10.(iv)(a)(4) Guaranty dated May 1, 1999 made by The Delta
Queen Steamboat Co. in favor of Atlantic
Marine Inc.
*10.(iv)(a)(5) Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated
April 29, 1999 by and between Capitol Queen
& Casino, Inc., as Seller, and The Delta
Queen Steamboat Co., as Purchaser.
Exhibit A - Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B - Vessel Inventory
Exhibit C - Order Approving Sale of Personal
Property Free and Clear of Liens, Claims and
Encumbrances
10.(iv)(a)(6) Letter of Credit Agreement dated October 15,
1999 between American Classic Voyages Co.
and The Chase Manhattan Bank.
Exhibit A - Form of Irrevocable Letter of
Credit
10.(iv)(a)(7) Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement
dated October 15, 1999 by and among Samuel
Zell, Samuel Zell Revocable Trust and
American Classic Voyages Co.
10.(iv)(a)(8) Memorandum of Agreement dated August 5, 1999
by and between American Classic Voyages Co.,
as Buyer, and Hal Antillen N.V., as Seller,
as amended October 11, 1999.
Exhibit A - Vessel Details
Exhibit B - Form of Letter of Credit
Exhibit C - Form of Escrow Agreement
Exhibit D - Form of Promissory Note
Exhibit E - Form of First Preferred Ship
Mortgage
Exhibit F - Form of General Assignment of
Insurance
Exhibit G - Form of Guarantee
Exhibit H - Excluded Art
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b) Reports on Form 8-K:
*Form 8-K dated February 22, 1999 announcing the following:
1. Status of contract negotiations with Ingalls
Shipbuilding, Inc.
2. Agreement to acquire a recently completed vessel and
outfit as a riverboat.
3. Filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-3.
4. Increase in authorized capital stock.
*Form 8-K dated March 26, 1999 announcing signing of a
contract with Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc.
27. Financial data schedule.
*Previously filed
**Certain portions of this exhibit filed herewith have been omitted
pursuant to an application for an order of confidential treatment
pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. This non-public information has been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
By: /s/ Philip C. Calian
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Philip C. Calian
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Randall L. Talcott
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Randall L. Talcott
Vice President-Finance and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: November 8, 1999
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Exhibit 10(iv)(6)
LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
October 15, 1999
The Chase Manhattan Bank
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Ladies and Gentlemen:
American Classic Voyages Co., a Delaware corporation (the
"Account Party"), hereby requests The Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Bank") to issue
irrevocable letters of credit (hereinafter referred to individually as a "Letter
of Credit" and collectively as the "Letters of Credit") from time to time during
the period (the "Availability Period") from the date hereof to but excluding
December 11, 2000 (the "Termination Date") in an aggregate amount not exceeding
$30,000,000 (the "Commitment").
Accordingly, the Bank and the Account Party agree as follows:
1. Issuance of the Letters of Credit. (a) Subject to the terms
and conditions set forth herein, the Account Party may request the issuance of
Letters of Credit for its own account, in a form reasonably acceptable to the
Bank (it being agreed that a Letter of Credit substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A is in an acceptable form), at any time and from time to time
during the Availability Period, and, subject to the terms and conditions set
forth herein, the Bank shall issue such Letters of Credit.
(b) To request the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or the
amendment, renewal or extension of an outstanding Letter of Credit), the Account
Party shall hand deliver or telecopy (or transmit by electronic communication,
if arrangements for doing so have been approved by the Bank) to the Bank, at
least three Business Days (as defined below) in advance of the requested date of
issuance, amendment, renewal or extension, a notice requesting the issuance of a
Letter of Credit, or identifying the Letter of Credit to be amended, renewed or
extended, and specifying (i) the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or
extension (which shall be a Business Day), (ii) the date on which such Letter of
Credit is to expire (which shall not be later than the close of business on the
Termination Date), (iii) the amount of such Letter of Credit, (iv) the name and
address of the beneficiary thereof and (v) such other information as shall be
necessary to prepare, amend, renew or extend such Letter of Credit. Such notice
also shall specify whether such Letter of Credit will be a Guaranteed Letter of
Credit or a Collateralized Letter of Credit (as such terms are defined below).
The Account Party also shall submit a letter of credit application on the Bank's
standard form in connection with any request for the issuance or amendment of a
Letter of Credit, provided that, in the event of any inconsistency between the
terms and conditions of this
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Agreement and the terms and conditions of any form of letter of credit
application or other agreement submitted by the Account Party to, or entered
into by the Account Party with, the Bank relating to any Letter of Credit, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. A Letter of Credit shall
be issued, amended, renewed or extended only if (and upon issuance, amendment,
renewal or extension of each Letter of Credit the Account Party shall be deemed
to represent and warrant that) (i) after giving effect to such issuance,
amendment, renewal or extension, the sum of (A) the aggregate undrawn amount of
all outstanding Letters of Credit at such time plus (B) the aggregate amount of
all payments made by the Bank under Letters of Credit that have not yet been
reimbursed by the Account Party at such time (such sum is hereinafter referred
to as the "L/C Exposure") shall not exceed the Commitment and (ii) such Letter
of Credit is either a Guaranteed Letter of Credit or a Collateralized Letter of
Credit and, if it is a Collateralized Letter of Credit, as of the date of
issuance thereof the Collateral Account (as defined below) contains a sufficient
credit balance to secure all outstanding Collateralized Letters of Credit
(including such requested Collateralized Letter of Credit) in accordance with
subparagraph 7(a). Guaranteed Letter of Credit" means any Letter of Credit with
respect to which the reimbursement obligation of the Account Party and the
Letter of Credit Fee are guaranteed pursuant to the Guarantee (as defined
below); and "Collateralized Letter of Credit" means any Letter of Credit with
respect to which the reimbursement obligation of the Account Party and the
Letter of Credit Fee are secured by cash collateral pursuant to paragraph 7.
"Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on
which commercial banks in New York City are authorized or required by law to
remain closed.
(c) The Bank shall, promptly following its receipt thereof,
examine all documents purporting to represent a demand for payment under a
Letter of Credit. The Bank shall promptly notify the Account Party by telephone
(confirmed by telecopy) of such demand for payment and whether the Bank has made
or will make a payment thereunder; provided that any failure to give or delay in
giving such notice shall not relieve the Account Party of its obligation to
reimburse the Bank with respect to any such payment.
2. Reimbursement. (a) The Account Party unconditionally agrees
to pay to the Bank immediately upon demand the amount of each payment made by
the Bank under each Letter of Credit. The amount of each such payment shall bear
interest, payable on demand and computed from and including the date such
payment is made by the Bank to (but not including) the date of reimbursement in
full thereof, at a rate (computed on the basis of a year of 365/366 days for the
actual number of days elapsed) equal to the Alternate Base Rate (as defined
below) plus two percent (2.0%) per annum. All payments by the Account Party to
the Bank hereunder shall be made in U.S. dollars and in same day funds at the
Bank's office at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. "Alternate Base
Rate" shall mean, for any day, a fluctuating interest rate per annum (rounded
upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/16 of 1%) as shall be in effect from time
to time, which rate per annum shall at all times be equal to the greatest of (a)
the Prime Rate in effect on such day; (b) the sum of one-half of one percent
(0.50%) plus the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day; and (c) the
sum of (1) one percent (1.0%) plus (2) the product of (x) the Base CD Rate in
effect on such day and (y) the Statutory Reserve Rate plus (3) the Assessment
Rate. "Prime Rate" shall mean the rate of interest per annum publicly announced
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from time to time by the Bank as its prime rate in effect at its principal
office in New York City; each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective on the
date such change is publicly announced as being effective. "Base CD Rate" shall
mean, for any day, the secondary market rate for three-month certificates of
deposit reported as being in effect on such day (or, if such day shall not be a
Business Day, the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Board
through the public information telephone line of the Federal Reserve Bank of New
York (which rate will, under the current practices of the Federal Reserve Board,
be published in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) during the week
following such day), or, if such rate shall not be so reported on such day or
such next preceding Business Day, the average of the secondary market quotations
for three-month certificates of deposit of major money center banks in New York
City received at approximately 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on such day (or,
if such day shall not be a Business Day, on the next preceding Business Day) by
the Bank from three negotiable certificate of deposit dealers of recognized
standing selected by the Bank. "Federal Funds Effective Rate" shall mean, for
any day, the weighted average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100
of 1%) of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the
Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published on the
next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if
such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average
(rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the quotations for
such day for such transactions received by the Bank from three Federal funds
brokers of recognized standing selected by the Bank. If for any reason the Bank
shall have determined (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest
error) that it is unable to ascertain the Base CD Rate or the Federal Funds
Effective Rate or both for any reason, including the inability or failure of the
Bank to obtain sufficient quotations in accordance with the terms hereof, the
Alternate Base Rate shall be determined without regard to clause (b) or (c), or
both, of the first sentence of the definition above, as appropriate, until the
circumstances giving rise to such inability no longer exist. Any change in the
Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the Base CD Rate or the
Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective from and including the effective
date of such change. "Assessment Rate" shall mean, for any day, the annual
assessment rate in effect on such day that is payable by a member of the Bank
Insurance Fund classified as "well-capitalized" and within supervisory subgroup
"B" (or a comparable successor risk classification) within the meaning of 12
C.F.R. Part 327 (or any successor provision) to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation for insurance by such Corporation of time deposits made in dollars
at the offices of such member in the United States; provided that if, as a
result of any change in any law, rule or regulation, it is no longer possible to
determine the Assessment Rate as aforesaid, then the Assessment Rate shall be
such annual rate as shall be determined by the Bank to be representative of the
cost of such insurance to the Bank. "Statutory Reserve Rate" shall mean a
fraction (expressed as a decimal), the numerator of which is the number one and
the denominator of which is the number one minus the aggregate of the maximum
applicable reserve percentages (including any marginal, special, emergency or
supplemental reserves) expressed as a decimal established by the Federal Reserve
Board and any other banking authority to which the Bank is subject for new
negotiable nonpersonal time deposits in dollars of over $100,000 with maturities
approximately equal to three months. Such reserve percentages shall include
those imposed pursuant to Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board. The
Statutory
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Reserve Rate shall be adjusted automatically on and as of the effective date of
any change in any reserve percentage.
(b) The Account Party's obligation to reimburse payments made
by the Bank as provided in subparagraph (a) above shall be absolute,
unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and
irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of
Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or
other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged,
fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or
inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the Bank under a Letter of Credit
against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the
terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance
whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for
the provisions of this subparagraph (b), constitute a legal or equitable
discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Account Party's
obligations hereunder. The Bank shall have no liability or responsibility by
reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit
or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of
the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error,
omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft,
notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit
(including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in
interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond
the control of the Bank; provided that nothing in this subparagraph (b) shall be
construed to excuse the Bank from liability to the Account Party to the extent
of any direct damages (as opposed to consequential damages, claims in respect of
which are hereby waived by the Account Party to the extent permitted by
applicable law) suffered by the Account Party that are caused by the Bank's
grossly negligent or willful failure to pay under a Letter of Credit against
presentation of a draft and other documents in strict compliance with the terms
of such Letter of Credit or by the Bank's failure to exercise care when
determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of
Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that,
in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Bank
(as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Bank shall be
deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the
foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that,
with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in
substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the Bank may, in
its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without
responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or
information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such
documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such
Letter of Credit.
3. Fees. (a) The Account Party agrees to pay to the Bank a
commitment fee on the average daily amount of the Unused Commitment (as defined
below) from the date hereof until the Termination Date at the rate of
three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) per annum (computed on the basis of a year
of 365/366 days for the actual number of days elapsed), payable in arrears on a
quarterly basis on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and
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December during the Availability Period and on the Termination Date. "Unused
Commitment" means, at any time, the excess, if any, of the Commitment over the
L/C Exposure at such time.
(b) The Account Party agrees to pay to the Bank, with respect
to each outstanding Letter of Credit, a fee (the "Letter of Credit Fee") equal
to one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) per annum, if such Letter of Credit is a
Collateralized Letter of Credit, or two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) per
annum (in each case computed on the basis of a year of 365/366 days for the
actual number of days elapsed), if such Letter of Credit is a Guaranteed Letter
of Credit, of the average daily maximum amount available to be drawn under such
Letter of Credit, accruing from and after the date of issuance of each Letter of
Credit and payable in arrears on a quarterly basis on the last Business Day of
each March, June, September and December occurring after the date hereof and on
the earliest date on which the Commitment shall have terminated and all of the
Letters of Credit shall have expired (the "Final Expiration Date").
4. Termination and Reduction of Commitment. The Account Party
may at any time terminate, or from time to time reduce, the Commitment; provided
that (i) each reduction of the Commitment shall be in an amount that is an
integral multiple of $1,000,000 and (ii) the Account Party shall not terminate
or reduce the Commitment if, after giving effect to any concurrent expiration of
any Letter of Credit or payment of any reimbursement obligation pursuant to
paragraph 2, the L/C Exposure would exceed the Commitment. The Account Party
shall notify the Bank of any election to terminate or reduce the Commitment
under this paragraph 4 at least three Business Days prior to the effective date
of such termination or reduction, specifying such election and the effective
date thereof. Each notice delivered by the Account Party pursuant to this
paragraph 4 shall be irrevocable, and any termination or reduction of the
Commitment shall be permanent.
5. Conditions of Issuance. The obligation of the Bank to issue
the initial Letter of Credit hereunder is subject to the condition precedent
that on or before the date of issuance the Bank shall have received all of the
following, each dated such date of issuance and in form and substance
satisfactory to the Bank:
(a) A certificate of the Account Party executed by its
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary certifying a copy of the
resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Account Party approving
this Agreement and the other matters contemplated hereby, of all
documents evidencing other necessary corporate action and governmental
approvals, if any, with respect to this Agreement and of the
Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Account Party;
(b) A certificate of the Account Party executed by its
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary certifying the names and true
signatures of the officers of the Account Party authorized to sign this
Agreement and the other documents to be delivered by it hereunder;
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(c) An unconditional guarantee of the obligations of the
Account Party hereunder, other than the Collateralized L/C Obligations
(the "Guarantee"), duly executed by Samuel Zell and by the Samuel Zell
Revocable Trust (the "Guarantors");
(d) A favorable opinion of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, counsel
for the Account Party, as to such matters as the Bank may reasonably
request; and
(e) A favorable opinion of Alisa M. Singer, General Counsel of
Equity Group Investments, L.L.C., counsel for the Guarantors, as to
such matters as the Bank may reasonably request.
The obligation of the Bank to issue each Letter of Credit (including the initial
Letter of Credit) is subject to the condition precedent that on the date of
issuance the following statements shall be true and the Bank shall have received
a certificate signed by a duly authorized officer of the Account Party, dated
the date of such issuance, stating that:
(a) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph
8 are correct in all material respects on and as of the date of such
issuance, before and after giving effect to such issuance, as though
made on and as of such date; and
(b) no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result
from such issuance, that constitutes an Event of Default (as defined in
paragraph 10 below) or an event which, with the giving of notice or
lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default (a
"Potential Event of Default").
6. Increased Costs. (a) If, after the date hereof, any change
in any law or regulation or in the interpretation thereof by any court or
administrative or governmental authority charged with the administration thereof
shall either (x) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit
or similar requirement against letters of credit issued by, or assets held by,
or deposits in or for the account of, the Bank (other than as included in the
calculation of the Alternate Base Rate) or (y) impose on the Bank any other
condition regarding this Agreement, the Letters of Credit or any collateral
therefor, and the result of any event referred to in clause (x) or (y) above
shall be to increase the cost to the Bank of issuing or maintaining the Letters
of Credit or of holding the collateral therefor or to reduce the amount of any
sum received or receivable by the Bank hereunder (whether of principal,
interest, fees or otherwise), then, upon demand by the Bank showing such
calculation in reasonable detail, the Account Party shall pay to the Bank,
within ten days after such demand, additional amounts sufficient to compensate
the Bank for such increased cost incurred or reduction suffered. A certificate
as to the amount of such increased cost submitted by the Bank to the Account
Party shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.
(b) If the Bank determines that any Change in Law (as defined
below) regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing
the rate of return on the Bank's capital or on the capital of the Bank's holding
company as a consequence of this
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Agreement or the Letters of Credit issued by the Bank, to a level below that
which the Bank or the Bank's holding company could have achieved but for such
Change in Law (taking into consideration the Bank's policies and the policies of
the Bank's holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then, within ten
days after demand from the Bank showing such calculation in reasonable detail,
the Account Party will pay to the Bank such additional amount or amounts as will
compensate the Bank or the Bank's holding company for any such reduction
suffered. "Change in Law" means (a) the adoption of any law, rule or regulation
after the date of this Agreement, (b) any change in any law, rule or regulation
or in the interpretation or application thereof by any governmental authority
after the date of this Agreement or (c) compliance by the Bank or the Bank's
holding company with any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having
the force of law) of any governmental authority made or issued after the date of
this Agreement. A certificate as to such amounts submitted to the Account Party
by the Bank shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest
error.
(c) The Bank shall (except to the extent it is able to
determine the actual amount thereof) use reasonable allocation methods to
determine the amounts of any such compensation or payment owing by the Account
Party pursuant to this paragraph 6. If the Bank shall fail to notify the Account
Party of any event giving rise to such compensation within ninety days following
the end of the month during which such event occurred, then the Account Party's
liability for any amounts described in this paragraph 6 incurred by the Bank as
a result of such event shall be limited to those amounts attributable to the
period occurring subsequent to the ninetieth day prior to the date upon which
the Bank actually notified the Account Party of the occurrence of such event.
7. Collateral Account. (a) The Account Party hereby agrees
that, as security for the payment of the Collateralized L/C Obligations (as
defined below), it will, as long as any Collateralized Letter of Credit is
outstanding or any Collateralized L/C Obligations remain unpaid under this
Agreement, maintain a special interest-bearing cash collateral account (the
"Collateral Account") at the Bank's office at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New
York 10017, in the name of the Account Party but under the sole dominion and
control of the Bank, in which Collateral Account the Account Party shall at all
times maintain a credit balance in U.S. dollars (free and clear of all rights or
claims of others) at least equal to 100% of the aggregate undrawn amount of the
Collateralized Letters of Credit plus all accrued and unpaid Letter of Credit
Fees with respect to such Collateralized Letters of Credit and the aggregate
amount of Letter of Credit Fees with respect thereto that would accrue prior to
the then current expiration dates thereof. The Bank shall, at the request of the
Account Party at any time, so long as no Event of Default or Potential Event of
Default shall have occurred and be continuing at such time, release to the
Account Party the amount of funds in the Collateral Account in excess of the
balance required to be maintained therein, provided that the Bank shall not be
required to release any such excess amount smaller than $10,000.
(b) The Account Party hereby pledges, and grants to the Bank a
security interest in, the Collateral Account and all funds from time to time
therein and all proceeds from time to time thereof (the "Collateral"). The
Account Party agrees that if any Event of Default
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shall have occurred and be continuing, the Bank may, without notice to the
Account Party except as required by law and at any time and from time to time,
charge, set off and otherwise apply all or any part of the Collateral Account
against the Collateralized L/C Obligations. The Bank agrees to notify the
Account Party of any such charge, setoff or other application promptly
thereafter, provided that the failure to give such notice shall not invalidate
such charge, setoff or application. The Account Party hereby agrees that the
pledge and security interest provided herein shall be a continuing security
interest in the Collateral and shall remain in full force and effect until the
later of the expiration of all Collateralized Letters of Credit the payment in
full of the Collateralized L/C Obligations.
(c) The Collateral secures the payment of all obligations of
the Account Party now or hereafter existing hereunder or under any application
and/or reimbursement agreement relating to any of the Letters of Credit
designated by the Account Party as Collateralized Letters of Credit or otherwise
deemed to be Collateralized Letters pursuant to paragraph 10, whether for
principal, interest, fees, commissions, expenses or otherwise (all such
obligations of the Account Party being the "Collateralized L/C Obligations").
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Collateral secures the
payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Collateralized L/C
Obligations and would be owed by the Account Party to the Bank hereunder but for
the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of a
bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving the Account Party.
(d) The Account Party may at any time and from time to time
convert Guaranteed Letters of Credit to Collateralized Letters of Credit by
written notice to the Bank of such election at least three Business Days prior
to the effective date of such conversion, which date shall be specified in such
notice; provided that as of such effective date the Collateral Account contains
a sufficient credit balance to secure all outstanding Collateralized Letters of
Credit (including any such converted Letters of Credit) in accordance with
subparagraph 7(a). Upon the effectiveness of such conversion pursuant to this
subparagraph (d), any such converted Letter of Credit shall cease to be a
Guaranteed Letter of Credit. Collateralized Letters of Credit may not be
converted to Guaranteed Letters of Credit.
(e) The Bank shall use reasonable care in the custody of any
Collateral in its possession and shall account to the Account Party for all
funds held or received by the Bank in connection with this paragraph 7.
8. Representations and Warranties. The Account Party
represents and warrants to the Bank as follows:
(a) The Account Party is a corporation duly incorporated,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
jurisdiction indicated at the beginning of this Agreement.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Account
Party of this Agreement are within the Account Party's corporate
powers, have been duly authorized
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by all necessary corporate action, and do not contravene (i) its
charter or by-laws or (ii) law or any contractual restriction binding
on or affecting the Account Party.
(c) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no
notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body
is required for the due execution, delivery and performance by the
Account Party of this Agreement.
(d) This Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation
of the Account Party enforceable against the Account Party in
accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium,
fraudulent conveyance or transfer or similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general equity
principles.
9. Reporting Requirements. Until the Final Expiration Date and
so long as any amount is owing to the Bank under this Agreement, the Account
Party will furnish to the Bank:
(i) as soon as available and in any event within 55
days after the end of each of the first three quarters of each
fiscal year of the Account Party, a balance sheet of the
Account Party and its subsidiaries as of the end of such
quarter and statements of income and retained earnings of the
Account Party and its subsidiaries for the period commencing
at the end of such quarter, certified by the chief financial
officer of the Account Party;
(ii) as soon as available and in any event within 100
days after the end of each fiscal year of the Account Party, a
balance sheet of the Account Party and its subsidiaries as of
the end of such fiscal year and statements of income, retained
earnings and changes in cash flows for such fiscal year
audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP or other independent public
accountants;
(iii) as soon as available and in any event within
ten days after each such report is filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, the reports of the Account
Party on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, so long as the Account Party
shall be a reporting company, it being agreed that the
delivery of such reports pursuant to this clause (iii) shall
satisfy the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) above,
respectively;
(iv) as soon as possible and in any event within five
days after the occurrence of each Event of Default and each
Potential Event of Default continuing on the date of such
statement, a statement of the chief financial officer of the
Account Party setting forth details of such Event of Default
or Potential Event of Default and the action which the Account
Party has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto; and
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(v) such other information respecting the condition
or operations, financial or otherwise, of the Account Party or
any of its subsidiaries as the Bank may from time to time
reasonably request.
10. Events of Default. If any of the following events ("Events
of Default") shall occur and be continuing:
(a) The Account Party shall fail to pay any obligation
hereunder when the same becomes due and payable, provided that with
respect to fees owing hereunder such failure shall continue for five
Business Days; or
(b) Any representation or warranty made by the Account Party
(or any of its officers) under or in connection with this Agreement
shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made;
or
(c) The Account Party shall fail to perform or observe any
other term, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement on its
part to be performed or observed if such failure shall remain
unremedied for 10 days after written notice thereof shall have been
given to the Account Party by the Bank; or
(d) The Account Party or any of its subsidiaries or any
guarantor of any of Account Party's obligations hereunder shall
generally not pay its debts as such debts become due, or shall admit in
writing its inability to pay its debts generally, or shall make a
general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or any proceeding
shall be instituted by or against the Account Party or any of its
subsidiaries or any such guarantor seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt
or insolvent, or seeking liquidation, winding up, reorganization,
arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief, or composition of it or
its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or
reorganization or relief of debtors, or seeking the entry of an order
for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or
other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its
property and, in the case of any such proceeding instituted against it
(but not instituted by it), either such proceeding shall remain
undismissed or unstayed for a period of 60 days, or any of the actions
sought in such proceeding (including, without limitation, the entry of
an order for relief against, or the appointment of a receiver, trustee,
custodian or other similar official for, it or for any substantial part
of its property) shall occur; or the Account Party or any of its
subsidiaries or any such guarantor shall take any corporate action to
authorize any of the actions set forth above in this subparagraph (d);
or
(e) Any provision of this Agreement shall at any time for any
reason cease to be valid and binding on the Account Party, or shall be
declared to be null and void, or the validity or enforceability thereof
shall be contested by the Account Party, or a proceeding shall be
commenced by any governmental agency or authority having jurisdiction
over the Account Party seeking to establish the invalidity or
unenforceability thereof, or the
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Account Party shall deny that it has any or further liability or
obligation under this Agreement; or
(f) Any provision of the Guarantee shall at any time for any
reason cease to be valid and binding on any guarantor party thereto, or
shall be declared to be null and void, or the validity or
enforceability thereof shall be contested by any such guarantor, or a
proceeding shall be commenced by any governmental agency or authority
having jurisdiction over any such guarantor seeking to establish the
invalidity or unenforceability thereof, or any such guarantor shall
deny that it has any or further liability or obligation under the
Guarantee;
then, and in any such event, the Bank may, upon notice delivered to the Account
Party by the Bank and in addition to the Bank's continuing right to demand
payment of all amounts payable under this Agreement, demand payment of an amount
equal to the excess, if any, of (x) 100% of the maximum amount remaining
available to be drawn under the Letters of Credit (assuming compliance with all
conditions for drawing thereunder) plus all accrued and unpaid Letter of Credit
Fees and the aggregate amount of Letter of Credit Fees that would accrue prior
to the expiration dates of the Letters of Credit over (y) the credit balance
then maintained in the Collateral Account. Immediately upon the making of such
demand by the Bank, the Account Party shall, without necessity of further act or
evidence, be and become thereby unconditionally obligated to pay to the Bank
(and the Account Party hereby unconditionally promises and agrees to pay to the
Bank immediately upon such demand) such amount so demanded; provided, however,
that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with
respect to the Account Party or any of its subsidiaries under the Federal
Bankruptcy Code, the Account Party shall automatically be and become
unconditionally obligated to pay to the Bank such amount. Any amount so paid
shall be deposited in the Collateral Account and treated as set forth in
paragraph 7, except to the extent applied to Collateralized L/C Obligations then
due and payable. Upon payment of the amount required pursuant to this paragraph
10, all Letters of Credit shall be deemed to be Collateralized Letters of
Credit, provided that all Letters of Credit that were Guaranteed Letters of
Credit immediately prior to such payment shall continue to be Guaranteed Letters
of Credit until ninety-one days shall have elapsed after the date such payment
was made without a voluntary or involuntary petition having been filed by or
against the Account Party (or by or against the person or entity that made such
payment, if other than the Account Party), whereupon such Letters of Credit
shall cease to be Guaranteed Letters of Credit.
11. Refund to Account Party. The Bank hereby agrees that it
will, upon the later of (a) the earlier of (i) the date on which either the
original counterparts of all the Letters of Credit shall be returned to the Bank
for cancellation or the Bank shall be released by all the beneficiaries from any
further obligations with respect to the Letters of Credit, in each case in a
writing in form and substance satisfactory to the Bank, and (ii) the Final
Expiration Date and (b) if the Bank shall have been served with or otherwise
subjected to a court order, injunction, or other process or decree restraining
or seeking to restrain the Bank from paying any amount under any Letter of
Credit and either (i) there has been a drawing under such Letter of Credit which
the Bank would otherwise be obligated to pay or (ii) the stated expiration date
under such Letter of
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Credit has occurred but the right of the beneficiary to draw under such Letter
of Credit has been extended past the stated expiration date in connection with
the pendency of the related court action or proceeding, the date on which the
Bank shall receive an opinion from its counsel to the effect that a final and
nonappealable judgment or order has been rendered or issued either terminating
the order, injunction or other process or decree restraining the Bank from
paying under such Letter of Credit or permanently enjoining the Bank from paying
under such Letter of Credit), refund to the Account Party any credit balance
remaining in the Collateral Account after deduction of amounts applied to
satisfy all of the Account Party's Collateralized L/C Obligations and terminate
all related security interests and take all actions reasonably requested by (and
at the expense of) the Account Party in connection therewith. Such refund may be
made to the Account Party by crediting the Account Party's regular account with
the Bank in New York City.
12. Consent to Jurisdiction. The Account Party hereby
irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any New York State or federal court
sitting in New York City and any appellate court from any thereof in any action
or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and the Account
Party hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such action or
proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State or in such federal
court. The Account Party hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent it may
effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of
such action or proceeding. The Account Party hereby irrevocably consents to the
service of any and all process in any such action or proceeding by the mailing
of copies of such process to the Account Party at its address specified in
paragraph 14. The Account Party agrees that a final judgment in any such action
or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by
suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this
paragraph 12 shall affect the right of the Bank to serve legal process in any
other manner permitted by law or affect the right of the Bank to bring any
action or proceeding against the Account Party or its property in the courts of
other jurisdictions.
13. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE ACCOUNT PARTY AND THE BANK EACH
HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION
OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE LETTERS OF CREDIT OR THE
COLLATERAL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO ANY COUNTERCLAIM
THEREIN.
14. Addresses for Notices, Etc. All notices and other
communications hereunder shall be in writing (including telecopier
communication) and mailed, telecopied or delivered, if to the Account Party, at
its address at Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60606,
Attention: Randy Talcott-Vice President, telecopy No. 312-466-6151, with a copy
to Jordan Allen, Esq., General Counsel of the Account Party, at the same address
and telecopy number; and if to the Bank, c/o Chase Securities Inc. at its
address at 10 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, Attention: Jon
Hinard, telecopy No. 312-443-1964; or, as to each party, at such other address
as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party. All
such notices and other communications shall be effective: three (3) days after
deposit in the U.S. mail (postage prepaid); when telecopied; one (1) day after
delivery to a reputable
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express delivery service for overnight delivery; and when delivered to such
party by local messenger service or by personal delivery, in each case addressed
as aforesaid.
15. Expenses. The Account Party agrees to pay within ten days
after demand all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the
preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification and amendment of
this Agreement and any other documents which may be delivered in connection with
this Agreement, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and
out-of-pocket expenses of counsel for the Bank with respect thereto and with
respect to advising the Bank as to its rights and responsibilities under this
Agreement. The Account Party further agrees to pay on demand all costs and
expenses, if any (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses), in connection
with (i) the enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or
otherwise) of this Agreement and such other documents which may be delivered in
connection with this Agreement or (ii) any action or proceeding relating to a
court order, injunction, or other process or decree restraining or seeking to
restrain the Bank from paying any amount under any Letter of Credit, including,
without limitation, reasonable counsel fees and expenses in connection with the
enforcement of rights under this paragraph 15. In addition, the Account Party
shall pay any and all stamp and other taxes (other than taxes based on the
income or earnings of the Bank) payable or determined to be payable in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other
documents to be delivered hereunder, and agrees to save the Bank harmless from
and against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay
in paying or omission to pay such taxes.
16. Further Assurances. The Account Party agrees to do such
further acts and things, and to execute and deliver such additional instruments
(including, without limitation, notices), as the Bank may at any time reasonably
request in order to effectuate the Bank's rights, powers and remedies intended
hereunder.
17. Right of Set-off. Upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of any Event of Default, the Bank is hereby authorized at any time
and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off and
apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or
final) at any time held and other indebtedness at any time owing by the Bank to
or for the credit or the account of the Account Party against any and all of the
obligations of the Account Party now or hereafter existing under this Agreement,
whether or not the Bank shall have made any demand hereunder and although such
obligations may be contingent or unmatured. The Bank agrees promptly to notify
the Account Party after any such set-off and application, provided that the
failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and
application. The rights of the Bank under this paragraph are in addition to
other rights and remedies (including, without limitation, other rights of
set-off) which the Bank may have.
18. Miscellaneous. This Agreement may not be amended, waived,
modified or terminated except in writing duly signed by the Bank and the Account
Party. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Bank
and the Account Party and their respective successors and permitted assigns,
except that (i) the Account Party shall not have the right to assign its rights
hereunder or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the
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Bank and (ii) the Bank agrees not to assign all or any portion of its rights
hereunder or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the
Account Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, provided
that such consent shall not be required at any time that an Event of Default
shall have occurred and be continuing. No failure on the part of the Bank to
exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right hereunder shall operate as a
waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right
preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other
right. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any
other remedies provided by law. The paragraph headings used herein are for
convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement
for any other purpose.
19. Confidentiality. The Bank agrees to maintain the
confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information
may be disclosed (a) to its and its affiliates' directors, officers, employees,
accountants, legal counsel and other advisors who are actively and directly
participating in the preparation, evaluation, administration or enforcement of
this Agreement (it being understood that the persons to whom such disclosure is
made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and
instructed to keep such Information confidential), (b) to the extent requested
by any regulatory authority, (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or
regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process, (d) in connection with
the exercise of any remedies hereunder or any suit, action or proceeding
relating to this Agreement or the enforcement of rights hereunder, (e) subject
to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this
paragraph, to any assignee of or participant in, or any prospective assignee of
or participant in, any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, (f)
with the consent of the Account Party or (g) to the extent such Information (i)
becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this paragraph
or (ii) becomes available to the Bank on a nonconfidential basis from a source
other than the Account Party. For the purposes of this paragraph, "Information"
means all information received from the Account Party relating to the Account
Party or its business, other than any such information that is available to the
Bank on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by the Account Party. Any
person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in
this paragraph shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so
if such person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the
confidentiality of such Information as such person would accord to its own
confidential information.
20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts (and by different parties hereto on different counterparts), each
of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together
shall constitute a single contract.
21. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York (without giving
effect to the principles thereof relating to conflicts of law, other than
Sections 5-1401 and 5-1402 of the New York General Obligations Law).
If the foregoing is acceptable to you, please confirm such
acceptance by signing and returning a counterpart hereof, whereupon this
Agreement shall become a binding agreement between us.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
By /s/ Jordan B. Allen
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Name: Jordan B. Allen
Title: Executive Vice President
Accepted:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By /s/ Steven J. Faliski
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Name: Steven J. Faliski
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
TO LETTER OF CREDIT
AGREEMENT
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Attention: Debbie Crangle
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We hereby establish, at the request and for the account of
American Classic Voyages Co., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in your
favor, in connection with the Escrow Agreement, dated ______, 1999 among the
Company, you and HAL Antillen N.V. (the "Contract"), our Irrevocable Letter of
Credit No. , in the amount of $ , effective immediately and expiring at the
close of banking business at our office at The Chase Manhattan Bank, 55 Water
Street, South Building, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10041 ("L/C Office") on ,
(the "Stated Termination Date").
We hereby irrevocably authorize you to draw on us, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed the amount of this Letter of Credit set forth
above and in accordance with the terms and conditions and subject to the
reductions in amount as hereinafter set forth, in one or more drawings against
presentation of your written and completed certificate signed by you in
substantially the form of Annex A attached hereto (the "Payment Document"). Each
such Payment Document shall be dated the date of its presentation, and shall be
presented at our L/C Office, Attention: Standby Letter of Credit Department,
which presentation may be by telecopier (at telecopier number 212-363-5656), on
or before 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the day (which shall be a banking
day) of our making funds available to you hereunder. If we receive your Payment
Document at such office, all in strict conformity with the terms and conditions
of this Letter of Credit, not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on a
banking day prior to the termination hereof, we will honor the same on the same
day in accordance with your payment instructions. If we receive your Payment
Document at such office, all in strict conformity with the terms and conditions
of this Letter of Credit, after 12:00 noon (New York City time) on a
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banking day prior to the termination hereof, we will honor the same on the next
succeeding banking day in accordance with your payment instructions.
Upon our honoring any drawing hereunder, the amount of this
Letter of Credit shall be automatically decreased by an amount equal to the
amount of such drawing. Upon the earlier of (i) the date on which this Letter of
Credit is surrendered to us for cancellation and (ii) the Stated Termination
Date, this Letter of Credit shall automatically terminate.
Communications with respect to this Letter of Credit shall be
in writing, or shall be transmitted by telecopier (212- 363-5656) and promptly
confirmed in writing, and shall be addressed to us at our L/C Office, Attention:
Standby Letter of Credit Department, specifically referring to the number of
this Letter of Credit.
This Letter of Credit shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York, including, without
limitation, Article 5 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State
of New York. This Letter of Credit shall be supplemented by the provisions (to
the extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with this Letter of Credit
or said Article 5) of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits
(1993 Revision), International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500.
This Letter of Credit sets forth in full the terms of our
undertaking, and such undertaking shall not in any way be modified, amended,
amplified or limited by reference to any other document, instrument, or
agreement referred to herein (including, without limitation, the Contract),
except only the Payment Documents referred to herein; and any such reference
shall not be deemed to incorporate herein by reference any document, instrument
or agreement.
Very truly yours,
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By: __________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: _______________________
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Annex A
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CERTIFICATE FOR DRAWING UNDER IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
NO. ________ DATED ______, _____.
The Chase Manhattan Bank
55 Water Street
South Building, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10041
Attention: Standby Letter of Credit
Department
The undersigned, a duly authorized officer of the undersigned
(the "Beneficiary"), hereby certifies to The Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Bank"),
with reference to Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. (the "Letter of Credit", the
terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as
therein defined) issued by the Bank in favor of the Beneficiary, as follows:
(1) The Beneficiary is making a drawing under the Letter of
Credit in the amount of $________ pursuant to the Contract.
(2) The Beneficiary has determined that it is required under
the Contract to make a drawing under the Letter of Credit.
(3) Payment by the Bank pursuant to this drawing shall be made
to ____________, ABA Number __________________, Account Number
_______________, Attention: _________________, Ref:
______________________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Beneficiary has executed and delivered
this Certificate as of the ___________________ day of ________________,________.
[NAME OF BENEFICIARY]
By: ____________________
[Name and Title]
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Exhibit 10.(iv)(7)
AMENDED AND RESTATED
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), is
made and entered into as of this 15th day of October, 1999, by and among SAMUEL
ZELL, SAMUEL ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST ("Zell Trust" and together with Mr. Zell
collectively referred to herein as "Zell"), and AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO., a
Delaware corporation ("AMCV").
W I T N E S S E T H:
A. AMCV has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, dated as of
August 5, 1999 ("Vessel Purchase Agreement") with HAL Antillen
N.V. to acquire the M/S Nieuw Amsterdam (the "Vessel");
B. AMCV has assigned its rights under the Vessel Purchase Agreement
to Oceanic Ship Co.;
C. The Vessel Purchase Agreement requires AMCV to provide earnest
money deposits, from time to time, in amounts increasing up to $30
million, in the aggregate;
D. AMCV has entered into a Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of
October 15, 1999 with The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase") pursuant
to which AMCV is seeking to obtain a $30 million Letter of Credit
Facility (the "Facility") from Chase;
E. Zell is a significant beneficial owner, indirectly, of the
outstanding shares of common stock of AMCV;
F. Chase is requiring that the Facility be guaranteed by Zell;
G. AMCV has requested Zell to, and Zell has agreed to, guarantee
AMCV's obligation to reimburse Chase for any payments made by
Chase under the Facility (the "Guarantee");
H. AMCV and Zell acknowledge and agree that the issuance of the
Guarantee by Zell specifically enables AMCV to satisfy a material
term and condition of the Vessel Purchase Agreement that it is
currently unable to satisfy without such Guarantee and that
potentially significant benefits may be derived by AMCV and its
stockholders as a result of such Guarantee;
I. As partial consideration for the Guarantee, Zell desires to
receive and AMCV desires to provide to Zell compensation for
providing the Guarantee and an opportunity, directly through stock
appreciation units, to
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benefit from any appreciation in the value of the AMCV common
stock following the issuance of the Guarantee;
J. Zell has required, and AMCV has agreed to use its good faith
efforts to obtain, alternative financing on commercially
reasonable terms acceptable to AMCV in its sole discretion which ,
if obtained, may be used to replace and terminate the Guarantee
(the "Alternate Financing");
K. Zell is concurrently herewith entering into that certain
Stockholders' Indemnification and Contribution Agreement with
Robert H. and Ann Lurie Trust established pursuant to the Robert
Lurie Revocable Trust dated December 19, 1989 ("Lurie") which also
holds, indirectly through affiliated entities, a significant
beneficial ownership interest in the common stock of AMCV pursuant
to which Lurie has agreed to contribute and share equally with
Zell the costs, risks, compensation and benefits of this
transaction, and has approved this Agreement and has required the
execution and delivery of this Agreement as a condition to the
execution and delivery of said Stockholders' Indemnification and
Contribution Agreement; and
L. Zell and AMCV have entered into that certain Reimbursement
Agreement dated as of October 15, 1999 (the "Original
Reimbursement Agreement"), and Zell and AMCV wish to amend and
restate the terms of the Original Reimbursement Agreement on the
terms and conditions provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt,
adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be
legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
GUARANTEE AND GUARANTEE PAYMENTS
1.1 Guarantee. In consideration for the amounts payable pursuant to
Sections 1.3, and Article II hereof, Zell hereby acknowledges and
agrees that as of the date of this Agreement, Zell shall issue the
Guarantee to Chase, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the
form of the Guarantee attached hereto as Exhibit A, pursuant to
which Zell agrees to guarantee to Chase, as the provider of the
Facility, the payment of certain obligations owing by AMCV under
the Facility, all as more particularly described in the Guarantee.
1.2 Reimbursement Obligations. In the event that pursuant to the
Guarantee, Zell is required to and does make any payments to Chase
(individually a "Guarantee Payment" and, collectively, "Guarantee
Payments"), then AMCV shall be required hereunder to reimburse
Zell, in the manner hereinafter set forth, for any and all such
Guarantee Payments (such
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reimbursement obligations of AMCV being hereinafter referred to as
the "Reimbursement Obligations").
1.3 Payment of Reimbursement Obligation. AMCV shall execute and
deliver to Zell a promissory note(s) (each, a "Note") in the
amount of each Guarantee Payment made by Zell, from time to time,
pursuant to the Guarantee, which Note(s) shall be delivered
promptly following receipt by AMCV of (i) written notice from Zell
of such Guarantee Payment and (ii) a receipt executed by a Chase
representative or other reasonable evidence of payment setting
forth the amount of the Guarantee Payment received by Chase.
Failure by AMCV to deliver a Note will not affect or reduce AMCV's
Reimbursement Obligations hereunder.
1.3.1 Terms of Note. Each Note shall (i) be in the form of
Exhibit B hereto, (ii) provide for the payment of the
principal amount of the Reimbursement Obligation
evidenced by such Note in full two years following the
date of the Note, (iii) be dated the date the Guarantee
Payment was received by Chase, (iv) provide for the
payment of interest on the unpaid principal balance
quarterly, in arrears, at the per annum rate of 15%, (v)
be prepayable in whole or in part, without penalty or
premium and (vi) state that it is secured by the
collateral described in that certain Pledge Agreement of
even date herewith (the "Pledge Agreement") (a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit C).
1.3.2 Security for Note. In addition to any other legal or
equitable rights available to Zell, the Notes and other
obligations hereunder shall, until a Guarantee
Termination shall occur, be secured by a pledge of 100%
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Oceanic
Ship Co., a Delaware corporation, the Assignee of AMCV's
rights under the Vessel Purchase Agreement and the
prospective owner of the Vessel, pursuant to the Pledge
Agreement. In the event that another entity (other than
Oceanic Ship Co.) which is directly and indirectly
controlled by AMCV becomes the owner of the Vessel, then
AMCV shall cause the capital stock of any such entity,
with the prior written consent or upon the request of
Zell, to be pledged by AMCV (or the owner of the capital
stock of such entity) to secure such Note(s) and other
obligations hereunder as provided for pursuant to the
Pledge Agreement.
1.4 Termination of Guarantee. For purposes of this Agreement, the
Guarantee shall be deemed terminated (a "Guarantee Termination")
upon the earlier to occur of (a) the release by Chase of all
Zell's obligations and liabilities under the Guarantee and (b) the
termination of the Guarantee in accordance with its terms and, in
either case, provided that no "Guarantee Termination" shall be
deemed to have occurred unless and until the
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Note(s), if any shall have been issued, shall have been paid in
full, and any amounts due and owing under the Pledge Agreement and
under this Agreement (other than with respect to unexercised Stock
Appreciation Units or unexercised redemption rights as provided in
Article II hereof) shall have been fully satisfied, at which time,
the Guarantee Termination shall be deemed to have occurred.
ARTICLE II
COMPENSATION
2.1 Commitment Fee. As partial consideration for issuance of the
Guarantee, immediately following execution and delivery of this
Agreement and of the Guarantee, AMCV shall pay to Zell a fee of
$500,000, payable via wire transfer of immediately available funds
to an account designated by Zell.
2.2 Stock Appreciation Payments. As partial consideration for the
issuance of the Guarantee, upon issuance of the Guarantee to
Chase, subject to the terms of this Agreement, Zell will be
entitled to receive from AMCV certain payments to be calculated on
the basis of the appreciation in the Fair Market Value of the
common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") of AMCV,
as traded on the Nasdaq National Market (or such other market or
exchange if the AMCV Common Stock is no longer traded on the
Nasdaq National Market), measured from the date of this Agreement
(or as otherwise provided in Section 2.2.1 until the date upon
which AMCV receives delivery of a written notice requesting
payment of the applicable appreciation amount (the "Trigger
Date"); provided, however, that in no event may the Trigger Date
be earlier than one day after three years following the date of
this Agreement, nor later than five (5) years following the date
of this Agreement (the "Exercise Period"), and if such notice is
not given, the Trigger Date shall be deemed to be five (5) years
following the date of this Agreement.
2.2.1 Funded Appreciation Payment. In the event that on or
before the Trigger Date a Guarantee Payment is made or
the Guarantee remains outstanding on or after December
11, 2000 and the Trigger Date follows such date, then
AMCV shall be required to make an appreciation payment to
Zell ("Funded Appreciation Payment") equal to the
product of (a) the difference between the Fair Market
Value of the AMCV Common Stock determined as of the
Trigger Date minus the greater of (i) Current Fair Market
Value minus $5.00 and (ii) the lesser of (x) the Fair
Market Value of the AMCV Common Stock as of the earlier
of (aa) the date of the initial Guarantee Payment and
(bb) December 11, 2000 and (y) the Current Fair Market
Value (the "Funded Spread"), multiplied by (b) the number
of Vested Stock Appreciation Units (as hereinafter
defined) covered by the Appreciation Payment Notice (as
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hereinafter defined) determined as of the Trigger Date.
In no event shall the Funded Spread be less than $0.
2.2.2 Unfunded Appreciation Payment. In the event that no
Guarantee Payment has been made on or before the Trigger
Date and a Guarantee Termination occurred on or before
December 11, 2000, then AMCV shall be required to make an
appreciation payment to Zell ("Unfunded Appreciation
Payment") equal to the product of (a) the difference
between the Fair Market Value of the AMCV Common Stock
determined as of the Trigger Date minus the Current Fair
Market Value (the "Unfunded Spread"), multiplied by (b)
the number of Vested Stock Appreciation Units covered by
the Appreciation Payment Notice. In no event shall the
Unfunded Spread be less than $0.
2.2.3 Notice of Appreciation Payment. In the event that Zell
elects to receive a Funded Appreciation Payment or an
Unfunded Appreciation Payment, as the case may be (an
"Appreciation Payment"), then at any time during the
Exercise Period, Zell shall give written notice to AMCV
of its desire to receive an Appreciation Payment on all,
but not less than all, of the Vested Stock Appreciation
Units ("Appreciation Payment Notice").
2.2.4 Form of Appreciation Payment. AMCV shall make the
applicable Appreciation Payment to Zell in cash within 30
days following receipt of an Appreciation Payment Notice
delivered within the Exercise Period. The failure to make
a timely Appreciation Payment shall constitute a default
under this Agreement and, in addition to other remedies
available at law or equity, the amount of any
Appreciation Payment which is not timely paid shall be
added to the principal amount of the Notes, if then
outstanding, to be secured and payable in accordance
therewith.
2.3 Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms
as defined as follows:
2.3.1 Current Fair Market Value. "Current Fair Market Value"
means the Fair Market Value of AMCV Common Stock as of
the date hereof, which the parties acknowledge to be
$21.90.
2.3.2 Fair Market Value of AMCV Common Stock. The "Fair Market
Value of the AMCV Common Stock" as of any applicable date
shall be mean the average of the closing prices of the
AMCV Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market (or such
other market or exchange if the AMCV Common Stock is no
longer traded on the Nasdaq National Market), for the ten
trading days immediately preceding such applicable date.
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2.3.3 Stock Appreciation Units. "Stock Appreciation Units"
shall mean the units with respect to which appreciation
payments have been granted under this Article II and
shall equal 800,000 in the aggregate.
2.3.4 Vested Stock Appreciation Units. "Vested Stock
Appreciation Units" shall mean that number of Stock
Appreciation Units which have vested as determined by the
following vesting schedule, commencing upon the date of
this Agreement and continuing through December 11, 2000,
which vesting shall terminate upon a Guarantee
Termination as to unvested Stock Appreciation Units.
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NUMBER OF INCREMENTAL
DATE OF GUARANTE STOCK APPRECIATION UNITS
TERMINATION VESTING ON SPECIFIED DATES
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Execution of this 100,000
Agreement
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On 10-31-99 46,667
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On 11-30-99 46,667
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On 12-31-99 46,667
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On 1-31-00 46,667
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On 2-29-00 46,667
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On 3-31-00 46,667
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On 4-30-00 46,667
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On 5-31-00 46,667
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On 6-30-00 46,667
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On 7-31-00 46,667
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On 8-31-00 46,666
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On 9-30-00 46,666
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On 10-31-00 46,666
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On 11-30-00 46,666
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On 12-11-00 46,666
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2.4 Certain AMCV "Call" Rights. In the event that on or before three
(3) years from the date hereof, a Guarantee Termination shall have
occurred, then, during such three (3) year period, AMCV shall have
the right to redeem all but not less than all of the Vested Stock
Appreciation Units by payment in cash of an amount (the
"Redemption Payment") equal to the "Applicable Redemption Price"
multiplied by the number of Vested Stock Appreciation Units
subject to redemption. For purposes hereof, the "Applicable
Redemption Price" shall equal (i) $11.00 from and after the date
hereof and prior to the first anniversary of the date hereof; (ii)
$13.00 from and after the first anniversary of the date hereof and
prior to the second anniversary of the date hereof; and (iii)
$15.00 from and after the
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second anniversary of the date hereof until on or prior to the
third anniversary of the date hereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event AMCV provides written
notice to Zell of the exercise of its rights under this Section
2.4 and Zell asserts that such exercise is improper due to the
fact that a Guarantee Termination has not occurred by reason of
the failure to make payment in full of all amounts required by
Section 1.4, then in such event, AMCV shall be granted an
additional ten (10) business days to pay such additional amounts,
and the applicable period referred to in this Section 2.4 shall be
extended for such additional ten (10) business days.
2.5 Equitable Adjustments.
2.5.1 Sale or Reorganization. In case AMCV is merged or
consolidated with another corporation, or in case the
property or stock of AMCV is acquired by another
corporation, or in case of a reorganization or
liquidation of AMCV or in case of any extraordinary
transaction, AMCV and the board of directors of any
corporation assuming the obligations of AMCV hereunder,
shall provide for the continuation of the Stock
Appreciation Units and provide equitable adjustments as
determined by the parties for the protection of the value
of the Stock Appreciation Units, which may include the
substitution on an equitable basis of references to
appropriate stock of AMCV, or of the merged, consolidated
or otherwise reorganized corporation.
2.5.2 Recapitalization. If the AMCV Common Stock should, as a
result of any stock dividend, stock split, other
subdivision or combination of shares of Common Stock, or
any reclassification, recapitalization or otherwise, be
increased or decreased, the number of Stock Appreciation
Units and the base price of each Stock Appreciation Units
shall be equitably adjusted as determined by the parties.
2.5.3 Effective Date. Any adjustments required pursuant to this
Section 2.5 shall not be deemed effective prior to the
commencement of the Exercise Period.
2.6 Zell Guarantee Performance. Zell acknowledges the substantial
benefits being provided hereunder in consideration of Zell's
execution and delivery of, and performance under, the Guarantee.
Accordingly, Zell agrees for the benefit of AMCV to perform its
obligation under the Guarantee.
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ARTICLE III
COVENANTS
3.1 Definitions. The following terms used in this Article III shall
have the following meanings:
3.1.1 "Capital Lease" shall mean any lease of property which in
accordance with GAAP would be capitalized on the lessee's
balance sheet.
3.1.2 "Change of Control" shall occur if a person or a group of
persons (within the meaning of Sections 13 or 14 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and regulations
promulgated thereunder), other than Zell, Lurie, Equity
Group Investments, Inc., or their respective affiliates
(collectively, "EGI"), acquires beneficial ownership of
such number of shares of Common Stock which exceeds the
number of shares of Common Stock then beneficially owned
by EGI, which acquisition shall have occurred other than
by reason of sale of shares of Common Stock, directly or
indirectly, by EGI.
3.1.3 "Customary Liens" shall mean (i) Liens for claims, taxes,
assessments or charges of any governmental authority not
yet due or which are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings and with respect to which
adequate reserves or other appropriate provisions are
being maintained in accordance with GAAP, (ii) statutory
Liens of landlords, bankers, carriers, warehousemen,
mechanics, materialmen, and other Liens imposed by law,
including without limitation preferred maritime liens
(including Liens for crew wages), arising in the ordinary
course of business and for amounts which (a) are not yet
due, (b) are not more than thirty (30) days past due as
long as no notice of default has been given or other
action taken to enforce such Liens, or (c) (1) are not
more than thirty (30) days past due and a notice of
default has been given or other action taken to enforce
such Liens, or (2) are more than thirty (30) days past
due, and, in the case of clause (1) or (2), are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which
are sufficient to prevent imminent foreclosure of such
Liens and with respect to which adequate reserves or
other appropriate provisions are being maintained in
accordance with GAAP, (iii) Liens incurred or deposits
made in the ordinary course of business (including
without limitation surety bonds and appeal bonds) in
connection with workers' compensation, unemployment
insurance and other types of employment benefits or to
secure the performance of tenders, bids, leases,
contracts (other than for the
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repayment of Debt), statutory obligations and other
similar obligations or arising as a result of progress
payments under government contracts, (iv) easements
(including without limitation reciprocal easement
agreements and utility agreements), rights-of-way,
covenants, consent rights of landlords, reservations,
encroachments, variations and other restrictions, charges
or encumbrances (whether or not recorded) affecting the
use of real property, which do not materially interfere
with the ordinary conduct of the business of AMCV or any
of its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (v) Liens in favor
of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of
law to secure payment of customs duties in connection
with the importation of goods, and (vi) precautionary
filings of financing statements in connection with
operating leases or permitted purchase money Debt or
Capital Leases entered into the ordinary course of
business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither
governmental environmental Liens, Liens imposed under
ERISA, nor Liens in connection with enforceable judgments
(meaning judgments which are not covered by insurance or
adequate reserves, unless enforcement thereof has been
stayed (unless such stay must be secured with a bond or
collateral equal to or greater than $2,500,000)) shall be
Customary Liens.
3.1.4 "Debt" of any person or entity shall mean, without
duplication, (i) all liabilities for borrowed money
which, in accordance with GAAP, would be included in
determining total liabilities, (ii) obligations in
respect of any Capital Lease, and (iii) any guarantee of
the foregoing, but, as to AMCV and its Subsidiaries, Debt
shall exclude such liabilities, obligations and
guarantees if owed or guaranteed by a Subsidiary of AMCV
to AMCV or another Subsidiary of AMCV (excluding from
this exception debt owed by Oceanic Ship Co. to another
Subsidiary of AMCV) or by AMCV to one of its
Subsidiaries.
3.1.5 "Distributions" shall mean (i) dividends or other
distributions or payments on capital stock or other
equity interest of a corporation, association or other
business entity (except distributions in such stock or
other equity interest); and (ii) the redemption or
acquisition of such stock or other equity interests or of
warrants, rights or other options to purchase such stock
or other equity interests (except when solely in exchange
for such stock or other interests).
3.1.6 "ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and
any successor statute.
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3.1.7 "GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting
principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements
of the Accounting Principles Board of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements
and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards
Board, or in such other statements by such other entity
as may be in general use by significant segments of the
accounting profession, which are applicable to the
circumstances as of the date of determination.
3.1.8 "Investments" shall mean any advance, loan, extension of
credit or capital contribution to, or purchase of any
stock, bonds, notes, debentures or other securities of,
or other investment in, any person or entity.
3.1.9 "Lien" shall mean as to any person or entity, any
mortgage, lien, pledge, adverse charge, security interest
or other encumbrance in or on, or interest of title of
any vendor, lessor, lender or other secured party to or
of such person or entity under conditional sale or other
title retention agreement or Capital Lease with respect
to, any property or asset of such person or entity.
3.1.10 "Material Adverse Effect" shall mean a material adverse
effect upon (i) the business, assets or other properties,
liabilities or condition (financial or otherwise) or
results of operations of AMCV or its Subsidiaries taken
as a whole, or (ii) the ability of AMCV to perform its
obligations hereunder, under any Note or under the Pledge
Agreement in any material respect.
3.1.11 "Permitted Liens" shall mean (i) Liens to secure
Permitted Debt, (ii) Customary Liens, (iii) Liens in
connection with vendor financing associated with vessels
under construction by AMCV or its Subsidiaries (such
secured vendor financing not to exceed $7,500,000 at any
one time outstanding), and (iv) the Lien of the Pledge
Agreement.
3.1.12 "Property" shall mean any interest in any kind of
property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, or
tangible or intangible.
3.1.13 "Restricted Payments" shall mean: (i) any Distribution by
AMCV or any Subsidiary of AMCV (other than by such a
Subsidiary to AMCV or another Subsidiary of AMCV),
including without limitation any Distribution resulting
in the acquisition by AMCV of securities of AMCV which
would constitute treasury stock of AMCV, and (ii) any
payment, repayment, redemption, retirement, repurchase or
other acquisition, direct or indirect, by AMCV, on
account of, or in respect of, the principal of any
Subordinated Debt
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(or any installment thereof) prior to the regularly
scheduled maturity date thereof (as in effect on the date
such Subordinated Debt was originally incurred).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following
shall constitute Restricted Payments hereunder: (a)
Appreciation Payments, (b) any Redemption Payment owing
under Section 2.4 above, (c) tax-sharing payments or
allocated overhead payments to AMCV or any of its
affiliates, (d) without duplication of clause (c) above,
any payment to members of a Subsidiary which is a limited
liability company made to enable such member to pay
income taxes, and (e) payments in the nature of loan
payments with respect to Permitted Debt by a Subsidiary
of AMCV to AMCV or another Subsidiary of AMCV or by AMCV
to a Subsidiary of AMCV.
3.1.14 "Restricted Investments" shall mean all Investments other
than Permitted Investments. Permitted Investments
include:
(i) existing Restricted Investments;
(ii) Property to be used, accounts and notes
receivable arising, and intercompany charges, in
each case in the ordinary course of business of
AMCV and its Subsidiaries;
(iii) certificates of deposit with final maturities of
one year or less issued by U.S. commercial banks
having capital and surplus in excess of US
$100,000,000;
(iv) commercial paper with a minimum rating for the
issuer thereof of A-2/P-2 (Standard & Poor's
Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc., or any successor thereto
("S&P"), Moody's Investors Services, Inc. or any
successor thereto ("Moody's")) or if neither S&P
nor Moody's is rating such obligations, the
second highest rating from another nationally
recognized rating service, and maturing not more
than two hundred seventy (270) days from the
date of acquisition;
(v) marketable direct obligations issued or
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States
of America or issued by any agency thereof and
backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States of America, in each such case
maturing within one year after the date of
acquisition thereof;
(vi) Investments in repurchase agreements;
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(vii) deposits or escrow amounts in relation to a
purchase or construction of a vessel (including
the Vessel);
(viii) loans or advances to employees in the ordinary
course of business not in excess of an aggregate
amount of $500,000 outstanding at any one time;
(ix) guarantees which constitute Permitted Debt;
(x) Investments in the nature of interest rate or
fuel hedging agreements not entered into for
speculative purposes; and
(xi) other Investments not in excess of an aggregate
amount of $5,000,000 outstanding at any one
time.
3.1.15 "Subordinated Debt" shall mean any Debt of AMCV which is
expressly subordinate to the Debt evidenced (or which may
become evidenced) by the Notes.
3.1.16 "Subsidiary" shall mean, as to any person or entity, any
corporation, association or other business entity in
which such person or entity or one or more of its
Subsidiaries or such person or entity and one or more of
its Subsidiaries owns sufficient equity or voting
interests to enable it or them (as a group) ordinarily,
in the absence of contingencies, to elect a majority of
the directors (or persons performing similar functions)
of such entity, and any partnership or joint venture if
more than a fifty percent (50%) interest in the profits
or capital thereof is owned by such person or entity or
one or more of its Subsidiaries or such person or entity
and one or more of its Subsidiaries (unless such
partnership or joint venture can and does ordinarily take
major business actions without the prior approval of such
person or entity or one or more of its Subsidiaries).
Unless the context otherwise clearly requires, any
reference to a "Subsidiary" is a reference to a
Subsidiary of AMCV.
3.2 Covenants. AMCV covenants and agrees that, on and after the date
hereof and until such time as a Guarantee Termination shall occur:
3.2.1 Limitation on Debt. Except for Debt incurred under or
pursuant to this Agreement or the Notes, AMCV will not,
and will not permit any Subsidiary, to create, assume,
incur, guarantee or otherwise become liable in respect of
any Debt, except for the following (collectively,
"Permitted Debt"):
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(a) Preferred Ship Mortgage (the "Mortgage") on the
Vessel in a maximum principal amount not to
exceed $84,500,000;
(b) Debt incurred under or pursuant to that certain
Credit Agreement dated as of February 25, 1999
executed by The Delta Queen Steamboat Co.
("Delta Queen"), The Financial Institutions
Listed on the Signature Pages Thereof and Which
From Time to Time Become Parties Thereto, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Issuing Bank and as
Administrative Agent, and Hibernia National
Bank, as Documentation Agent, (subject to
paragraph (j) below) as amended from time to
time;
(c) Project America MARAD Debt in a principal amount
not to exceed $1,100,000,000 at any one time
outstanding;
(d) additional MARAD Debt incurred in connection
with Coastal Cruisers, in a principal amount not
to exceed $75,000,000 at any one time
outstanding;
(e) guarantees associated with vendor financing for
vessels under construction by AMCV or its
Subsidiaries in an amount not to exceed
$50,000,000 at any one time outstanding;
(f) Debt owing by a Subsidiary to AMCV or another
Subsidiary (other than Debt owed by Oceanic Ship
Co. to another subsidiary of AMCV) or by AMCV to
a Subsidiary;
(g) the unsecured guarantee by AMCV of the Debt
secured by the Mortgage;
(h) additional Debt incurred by AMCV or its
Subsidiaries which is either unsecured Debt or
Subordinated Debt;
(i) additional Debt incurred by AMCV or its
Subsidiaries in an amount not to exceed
$50,000,000 at any one time outstanding; and
(j) any amendment, extension, renewal, refinancing,
refunding or replacement of any of the foregoing
Debt, provided that neither the maturity nor the
average life of such Debt is shortened and the
annual required debt service thereunder is not
increased.
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3.2.2 Restricted Payments and Investments. AMCV shall not make
any Restricted Investments or Restricted Payments.
3.2.3 Liens. Except for Permitted Liens, AMCV will not, and
will not permit any Subsidiary to incur liens on, or
pledge to any third party, assets which (a) are not, as
of the date hereof, pledged or committed to be pledged to
such third party, or (b) which become free of Liens after
the date hereof.
3.2.4 Sale of Assets. Except for Permitted Liens, AMCV will not
permit Oceanic Ship Co. to sell, lease (other than
leasing of the Vessel in the ordinary course of business)
or transfer or otherwise dispose of the Vessel or
contract rights under the Vessel Purchase Agreement
without Zell's prior approval.
3.2.5 Mergers and Consolidations. AMCV will not merge into or
consolidate with or sell or convey all or substantially
all of its assets to any other person or entity unless
(a) AMCV is the surviving entity or the surviving entity
expressly assumes all obligations under the Notes, the
Pledge Agreement and this Agreement, including the
obligations under Section 2.5 hereof, (b) the surviving
entity shall not, immediately after such merger,
consolidation, sale or conveyance, be in default under
the Notes, and (c) the surviving entity shall be
incorporated in the United States, except that,
notwithstanding the foregoing, any Subsidiary (other than
Oceanic Ship Co.) may merge with or into AMCV (provided
that AMCV shall be the surviving entity) or with or into
any one or more other Subsidiaries.
3.2.6 Future Restrictions. Except in connection with Permitted
Debt, AMCV will not enter into any new agreements on or
after the date hereof, or modify existing agreements,
which agreements or modifications restrict the payment of
dividends or intercompany advances between any
Subsidiaries and AMCV.
3.2.7 Financial Statements. AMCV shall deliver (or cause to be
delivered) to Zell:
(a) with respect to AMCV, annual audited
consolidated financial statements within ninety
(90) days after the end of each fiscal year,
certified by an authorized officer of AMCV as
fairly presenting the financial condition of
AMCV on a consolidated basis, together with a
compliance certificate stating that no default
exists under the Agreement;
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(b) with respect to AMCV, quarterly unaudited
consolidated financial statements within sixty
(60) days after the end of each fiscal quarter
(for the first three fiscal quarters of AMCV's
fiscal year), certified by an authorized officer
of AMCV as fairly presenting (subject to normal
year-end adjustments) the financial condition of
AMCV on a consolidated basis, together with a
compliance certificate stating that no default
exists under this Agreement;
(c) with respect to Delta Queen, annual audited
consolidated financial statements within one
hundred (100) days after the end of each fiscal
year; and
(d) with respect to Delta Queen, quarterly unaudited
consolidated financial statements within sixty
(60) days after the end of each fiscal quarter
(for the first three fiscal quarters of Delta
Queen's fiscal year).
3.2.8 Notice of Defaults. AMCV shall notify Zell promptly upon
AMCV obtaining knowledge of any condition or event which
constitutes a default hereunder or an Event of Default
under the Pledge Agreement.
3.2.9 Corporate Existence, Etc. Except as permitted in Section
3.2.5 above or expressly set forth elsewhere in this
Agreement, AMCV shall, and shall cause each of its
Subsidiaries to, at all times, maintain its existence as
a corporation or limited liability company, as
applicable, and preserve and keep in full force and
effect all licenses, franchises, permits and other rights
necessary for the operation of its business, except where
the failure to obtain or maintain such existence,
licenses, franchises, permits or rights could not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.2.10 Compliance with Laws. AMCV shall, and shall cause each of
its Subsidiaries to, comply with all laws, rules and
regulations applicable to or binding on AMCV or its
Subsidiaries or any of their respective Property or to
which AMCV or its Subsidiaries or such Property is
subject, including without limitation ERISA and
environmental laws, rules and regulations, except where
the failure so to comply could not reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.2.11 Payment of Taxes and Claims. AMCV shall, and shall cause
each of its Subsidiaries to, pay (a) all taxes,
assessments and other
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governmental charges imposed upon it or on any of its
properties or assets or in respect of any of its
franchises, business, income or property before any
penalty or interest accrues thereon, and (b) all claims
(including without limitation claims for labor, services,
materials and supplies) for sums which have become due
and payable and which by law have or may become a Lien
(other than a Customary Lien) upon any of its properties
or assets, prior to the time when any penalty or fine
shall be incurred with respect thereto; provided that no
such taxes, assessments and governmental charges referred
to in clause (a) above or claims referred to in clause
(b) above need to paid (i) if being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and
diligently conducted and if such reserve or other
appropriate provision, if any, as shall be required in
conformity with GAAP shall have been made therefor or
(ii) if adequate reserves in the absence of a contest are
maintained therefor in accordance with GAAP.
3.2.12 Maintenance of Properties; Insurance. AMCV shall, and
shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain or
cause to be maintained in good repair, working order and
condition, excepting ordinary wear and tear and damage,
due to casualty or condemnation, all Property material to
its operations (which shall in any event include each
vessel, whether subject to a ship mortgage or not) and
will make or cause to be made all appropriate repairs,
renewals and replacements thereof. AMCV shall, and shall
cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain with
financially sound insurance companies insurance policies
and programs insuring all Property and other assets
material to the operations of AMCV and its Subsidiaries
(which shall in any event include each vessel, whether
subject to a ship mortgage or not) against loss or damage
by fire, theft, burglary, pilferage and loss in transit
and business interruption, together with such other
hazards as are reasonably consistent with prudent
industry practice, and maintain liability insurance
consistent with prudent industry practice with
financially sound insurance companies.
3.2.13 Inspection of Property, Books and Records. AMCV shall
permit, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to
permit, any representative(s) designated by Zell to visit
and inspect any of its properties, all upon reasonable
notice and at such reasonable time and as often as may be
reasonably requested. Each such visitation and inspection
made by or on behalf of Zell shall be at Zell's expense
if no Event of Default under the Pledge Agreement shall
have occurred and be continuing and at all other times at
AMCV's expense.
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3.2.14 Line of Business. AMCV shall not, and shall not permit
any of its Subsidiaries to, engage in any business other
than the business engaged in by AMCV and its Subsidiaries
on the date hereof and any business activities
substantially similar or related thereto, including
without limitation the operation of any vessel in its
cruise business.
3.2.15 Transactions with Affiliates. Except with respect to
Investments and Distributions and payments not prohibited
under Section 3.2.2 above, and except for transactions
with EGI, AMCV shall not, and shall not permit any of its
Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly enter into any
transaction (including without limitation the purchase,
sale, lease or exchange of any property or the rendering
of any service) with any of its affiliates (other than
AMCV or such Subsidiaries) on terms that are materially
less favorable to it than those fair and reasonable terms
that might be obtained in a comparable arms-length
transaction at the time.
ARTICLE IV
CERTAIN DEFAULTS
4.1 Defaults. Each of the following occurrences shall constitute a
default under this Agreement:
(a) AMCV shall fail to pay when due any Appreciation Payment,
any Redemption Payment owing under Section 2.4 above, or
any principal amounts due under any Note; or
(b) AMCV shall fail to pay when due any interest or other
amount (other than an Appreciation Payment or such
principal due under the Agreement or any Note) which
failure shall continue for five (5) business days after
receipt by AMCV of Zell's notice of such failure; or
(c) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by
AMCV or herein shall prove to have been untrue or
incorrect in any material respect on or as of the date
made or deemed made; or
(d) AMCV shall default in the observance or performance of
any other agreement contained in this Agreement (other
than as provided in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this
Section 4.1, and such default shall continue unremedied
for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt by AMCV of
Zell's notice of such default; or
(e) a Change of Control shall occur;
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(f) AMCV or any of its Subsidiaries shall fail to make any
payment when due (whether by scheduled maturity, required
prepayment, acceleration, demand or otherwise) on any
Debt of AMCV or any such Subsidiary, if the aggregate
outstanding amount of all such Debt is $15,000,000 or
more, or AMCV or any of its Subsidiaries shall default
under any instrument, agreement or indenture pertaining
to such Debt, if the effect thereof is to accelerate the
maturity of such Debt; or
(g) there shall occur an Event of Default under the Pledge
Agreement or any breach, default or event of default
(after the expiration of all applicable grace or cure
periods) by AMCV under or in connection with any Note.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Expenses. AMCV shall pay its own expenses and Zell's third party
legal fees and disbursements, incidental to the preparation of
this Agreement, the carrying out of the provisions of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby. Further AMCV shall pay all reasonable expenses incurred by
Zell in connection with enforcing its rights hereunder or
collecting amounts due Zell hereunder.
5.2 Interest. Any amount due under this Agreement that is not
otherwise evidenced by a Note shall bear interest from and after
the due date thereof until paid in full at the rate set forth in
the Notes.
5.3 Entire Agreement This Agreement, together with the other
agreements referred to herein and/or executed and delivered
concurrently herewith, sets forth the entire understanding of the
parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated
hereby. It shall not be amended or modified except by written
instrument duly executed by all of the parties hereto. Any and all
previous agreements and understandings between or among the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or
oral, are superseded by this Agreement.
5.4 Assignment and Binding Effect. This Agreement may not be assigned
by AMCV without the prior written consent of Zell. Zell may assign
any of Zell's rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, the
Notes and the Pledge Agreement.
5.5 Notices. All notices required to be given under the terms of this
Agreement or which any of the parties desires to give hereunder
shall be
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in writing and delivered personally, by overnight delivery with a
nationally recognized delivery service or sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested with an
additional copy sent by facsimile (and confirmed by registered or
certified mail or overnight delivery), each addressed as follows:
As to Zell: Equity Group Investments, L.L.C., Two North Riverside
Plaza, Suite 600, Chicago, Illinois 60606, attention: Jeffrey
Klein Fax (312) 454-1671, with copies to: Alisa Singer, Esq., Two
North Riverside Plaza, Suite 600, Chicago, Illinois 60606 Fax
(312) 454-0335; as to AMCV: American Classic Voyages Co., Two
North Riverside Plaza, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606, attention:
Jordan B. Allen, Esq., Executive Vice President and General
Counsel, Fax: (312) 466-6151; with a copy to: Seyfarth, Shaw,
Fairweather & Geraldson, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 4200,
Chicago, Illinois 60603; attention: David S. Stone, Esq., Fax:
(312) 269-8869 and to Altheimer & Gray, 10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite
4000, Chicago, Illinois 60606, attention: Norman M. Gold, Esq.,
Fax: (312) 715-4800; or to such other address and to the attention
of such other person as the party to whom such notice is to be
given may have theretofore designated in a notice to the other
party hereto. Any notice given in accordance with the foregoing
shall be deemed to have been given when delivered in person or by
overnight delivery against receipt or received by facsimile or, if
mailed, on the third business day next following the date on which
it shall have been deposited in the mails.
5.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
and enforced in accordance with the internal laws (but not the
laws of conflict) of the State of Illinois.
5.7 Interpretation. All section headings contained in this Agreement
are for convenience of reference only, do not form a part of this
Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement. Words used herein, regardless of
the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and
construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any
other gender, masculine, feminine, or neuter, as the context
requires. Any reference to a "person" herein shall include an
individual, firm, corporation, partnership, trust, governmental
authority or body, association, unincorporated organization or any
other entity; any use of the term "include" or "including" shall
mean "including without limitation"; and any use of "hereof,"
"hereto," "herein" or "hereunder" shall mean this Agreement.
5.8 Severability. Wherever there is any conflict between any provision
of this Agreement and any statute, law, ordinance or regulation
contrary to which the parties have no legal right to contract, the
latter shall prevail, but in such event, the provisions of this
Agreement thus affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the
extent necessary to bring it within the
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requirement of such law, provided such curtailment does not
frustrate the commercial purposes of this Agreement. In the event
that any part, section, paragraph or clause of this Agreement
shall be held to be indefinite, invalid or otherwise
unenforceable, the balance of this Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect unless the severance of the portion thus
held unenforceable would unreasonably frustrate the commercial
purposes of this Agreement.
5.9 No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement shall
be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties hereto to
express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction
shall be applied against any party.
5.10 Exhibits. All exhibits referred to herein are intended to be and
hereby are specifically made a part of this Agreement.
5.11 Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts and any party hereto may execute any such
counterpart, each of which when executed and delivered shall be
deemed to be an original and all of which counterparts taken
together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. The
parties hereto agree that facsimile transmission of original
signatures shall constitute and be accepted as original
signatures. This Agreement shall become binding when one or more
counterparts taken together shall have been executed and delivered
by the parties. It shall not be necessary in making proof of this
Agreement or any counterpart hereof to produce or account for any
of the other counterparts.
5.12 Representations. AMCV hereby represents and warrants to Zell as
follows:
(a) Each of AMCV, Project America, Inc, ("PAI") and Oceanic
is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of Delaware and has the
requisite power and authority to carry on its business as
now being conducted. Each of AMCV, PAI and Oceanic is
duly qualified to do business, and is in good standing,
in each jurisdiction where the character of its
properties owned or held under lease or the nature of its
activities makes such qualification necessary, except
where the failure to obtain such qualification would not
have a material adverse effect on AMCV, PAI or Oceanic.
(b) AMCV has full right, power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the Notes. This
Agreement has been duly executed and
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delivered by AMCV, and when issued by AMCV to Zell, each
Note will have been duly executed and delivered AMCV.
This Agreement constitutes, and when issued by AMCV to
Zell, each Note will constitute, the valid and binding
obligations of AMCV enforceable against AMCV in
accordance with their respective terms, except as may be
limited by bankruptcy, reorganization and other laws
affecting creditors' rights generally.
(c) PAI has full right, power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform the Pledge Agreement. The Pledge
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by PAI.
The Pledge Agreement constitutes the valid and binding
obligation of PAI enforceable against PAI in accordance
with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy,
reorganization and other laws affecting creditors' rights
generally.
(d) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Pledge
Agreement and (when executed and delivered) the Notes do
not, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby and compliance with the
provisions hereof and thereof will not, conflict with,
result in any violation of, or default (with or without
notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or result in the
creation of any encumbrance upon any of the collateral
pledged under the Pledge Agreement (other than pursuant
to the Pledge Agreement), any provision of (i) the
certificate of incorporation or bylaws of AMCV, PAI or
Oceanic, (ii) any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, Guarantee, lease or other material
agreement, instrument, permit, concession, franchise or
license applicable to AMCV, PAI or Oceanic or their
respective properties or assets, or (iii) any judgment,
order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or
regulation applicable to AMCV, PAI or Oceanic or any of
their respective properties or assets. No filing or
registration with, or authorization, consent or approval
of, any domestic (federal or state), foreign or
supranatural court, commission, governmental body,
regulatory agency, authority or tribunal is required by
or with respect to AMCV, PAI or Oceanic in connection
with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Pledge Agreement or the Note or is necessary for the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby.
(e) AMCV is not aware of any liabilities of Oceanic in excess
of reserves provided pursuant to its financial statements
dated as of September 30, 1999.
5.13 Termination. This Agreement and the Pledge Agreement shall
terminate on the later to occur of (i) the date of a Guarantee
Termination and (ii) the date all of Zell's rights to receive
payments pursuant to Article II shall
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have been fully satisfied, or such rights shall have expired
unexercised.
5.14 Restatement. This Agreement amends and restates the Original
Reimbursement Agreement in its entirety.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
/s/ Jordan B. Allen
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By: Jordan B. Allen
Its: Executive Vice President and General
Counsel
SAMUEL ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST
/s/ Samuel Zell
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By: Samuel Zell
Its: Trustee
/s/ Samuel Zell
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Samuel Zell, individually
Robert H. and Ann Lurie Trust established
pursuant to the Robert Lurie Revocable Trust
dated December 19, 1989 (not as a party to
the above Reimbursement Agreement but solely
for purposes of approving the terms and
conditions thereof.)
By: /s/ Mark Slezak
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Mark Slezak, Co-Trustee
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EXHIBIT 10(iv)(8)
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of the 5th day of
August, 1999, by and between AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer"), and HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation
("Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of the Vessel commonly referred to as the
M/S NIEUW AMSTERDAM, as more fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the
"Vessel"); and
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to purchase and acquire from Seller, and Seller
desires to sell to Buyer, the Vessel, all on the terms described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt,
adequacy and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be
legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby AGREE as follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE/SMS MANUALS. At the Closing (as hereinafter
defined), upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement: (a)
Seller shall sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer all Seller's
right, title and interest in and to the Vessel; (b) Buyer shall purchase the
Vessel from Seller; and (c) Seller shall provide Buyer with one set of Seller's
Safety Management System manuals applicable to the Vessel for use by Buyer in
accordance with Section 17 below (the "SMS Manuals").
2. PURCHASE PRICE. The all cash purchase price shall be ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($114,500,000.00) payable in
accordance with this Agreement.
3. REGULATORY APPROVAL.
(a) As a condition precedent to the obligation of the parties to
proceed with the purchase and sale of the Vessel, Buyer, within sixty (60) days
following execution of this Agreement, shall obtain, for the benefit of both
Buyer and Seller and at Buyer's expense, the requisite regulatory approval from
the United States Coast Guard and United States Department of Transportation
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Maritime Administration (the "Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals"). The Coast
Guard/MARAD Approvals will ensure that (i) the Vessel will be eligible for U.S.
documentation with coastwise privileges at the time of delivery hereunder, and
(ii) in the event Buyer were to relinquish title to the Vessel, whether by
mortgage foreclosure or otherwise, the Vessel could be removed from U.S.
registry. The Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals must be addressed, and be in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory, to both Buyer and Seller.
(b) Buyer shall keep Seller regularly informed as to the status of
obtaining the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals and shall provide a copy of same to
Seller as soon as they are received. In the event Buyer does not obtain the
Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals within 60 days following execution of this
Agreement, or such later date as the parties shall mutually agree upon in
writing, either party may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice
to the other party at any time following said 60-day period and prior to the
Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals having been obtained. In such event, the Deposit
shall be delivered to Buyer.
4. INSPECTION.
(a) Contemporaneously with the Coast Guard/MARAD Approval period
described in Section 3(a) above, Buyer may conduct a preliminary inspection of
the Vessel and its documents (the "Preliminary Inspection"). As part of the
Preliminary Inspection, immediately following execution of this Agreement,
Seller shall: (i) provide written authorization to enable Buyer to inspect
Classification Society and flag-state (Netherlands) authority records for the
Vessel and the ms Noordam, the sister ship to the Vessel (the "Noordam"); (ii)
permit Buyer's representatives to inspect the Vessel's and the Noordam's records
situated in Seller's corporate offices which are reasonably requested by Buyer
(i.e., which a reasonable person would deem necessary to evaluate the condition
of the Vessel and the Noordam); and (iii) permit Buyer's representatives to
conduct a walking tour of the Vessel for up to eight hours while in port in
Vancouver, B.C. Buyer shall undertake the Preliminary Inspection without delay
to the Vessel and without physical damage to the Vessel. If the Preliminary
Inspection is not acceptable to Buyer, Buyer shall provide Seller written notice
of non-acceptance within 72 hours after completion of the Preliminary
Inspection. Should notice of non-acceptance be received by Seller as aforesaid,
the Deposit shall be delivered to Buyer and this Agreement shall terminate
except for those provisions which, by their terms, survive the termination of
this Agreement. Buyer's failure to give notice of non-acceptance of the
Preliminary Inspection shall be without prejudice to Buyer's right to
subsequently reject the Vessel following the Final Inspection provided for
below.
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(b) Furthermore, as a condition precedent to the obligation of the
parties to proceed with the purchase and sale of the Vessel, Buyer shall have
fourteen (14) days following receipt of the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals in
accordance with Section 3(a) above to conduct a physical inspection of the
Vessel, the scope of which shall be determined by Buyer in its sole discretion
(the "Final Inspection"). Buyer shall undertake the Final Inspection with the
Vessel underway, without delay to the Vessel, and without physical damage to the
Vessel. During the Final Inspection, Seller shall make available to Buyer's
representatives the Vessel's deck and engine log-books, its repair and
maintenance history, its manning manifest, all certificates and documents
required to enable the Vessel to engage in the carrying of passengers for hire,
and any other Vessel information in Seller's possession which is reasonably
requested by Buyer (i.e., which a reasonable person would deem necessary to
evaluate the condition of the Vessel). Upon Buyer's request, the same
information shall be made available by Seller with respect to the Noordam,
concurrently with it being made available as to the Vessel.
(c) If the Final Inspection is acceptable to Buyer, Buyer shall
provide Seller written notice of acceptance within 72 hours after completion of
the Final Inspection. Should notice of acceptance of the Vessel not be received
by Seller as aforesaid, the Deposit shall be delivered to Buyer and this
Agreement shall terminate except for those provisions which, by their terms,
survive the termination of this Agreement. If Buyer accepts the Vessel after
such Final Inspection, this Agreement shall become fully effective, subject only
to the terms and conditions herein.
(d) For purposes of the Final Inspection, Seller will make 6 cabins
(double occupancy) on the Vessel available to Buyer for one scheduled 3-day
cruise. Buyer may have a maximum of 12 people on the Vessel for the Final
Inspection. Buyer will ensure that its representatives settle their onboard
accounts before leaving the Vessel. Buyer is solely responsible for any amounts
due Buyer's representatives as a consequence of their time on the Vessel (either
for the Preliminary Inspection or the Final Inspection) including, without
limitation, maintenance and cure and any other amounts due as the result of
personal injury, death or illness, regardless of the cause thereof. All Buyer's
representatives for both the Preliminary Inspection and Final Inspection are
required to comply with rules of conduct established by Seller. The provisions
of this Section 4(d) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
(e) Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever,
Buyer shall: (i) immediately deliver to Seller all records, documents,
correspondence, files, data, plans, drawings, and any other information or
materials relating to the Vessel or the Noordam received from or through Seller
or the Classification Society during or in connection with the Preliminary
Inspection
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or the Final Inspection, the review of the Noordam documentation or otherwise
pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement, together with all copies
thereof; and (ii) not make any further use thereof. The provisions of this
Section 4(e) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
5. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Escrow
Amount" shall mean:
(i) $1,000,000 beginning five (5) business days after the
execution of this Agreement and continuing until four (4) business days after
Buyer has notified Seller of its acceptance of the Vessel pursuant to Section
4(c) of this Agreement;
(ii) $9,000,000 beginning five (5) business days after Buyer
has notified Seller of its acceptance of the Vessel pursuant to Section 4(c) of
this Agreement and continuing until October 16, 1999;
(iii) $18,000,000 beginning October 17, 1999 and continuing
until January 16, 2000; and
(iv) $30,000,000 beginning January 17, 2000 and continuing
until the earlier of delivery of the Vessel or termination of this Agreement,
subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement.
Provided that the Contract has not terminated prior to such time, Buyer shall
cause the applicable Escrow Amount to be on deposit with Commonwealth Land Title
Insurance Company ("Escrow Agent") at and for the times set forth above. The
deposit may be in the form of cash or one or more letter(s) of credit, or a
combination of both, so long as the aggregate amount on deposit equals the
applicable Escrow Amount. Each letter of credit must be in the form of Exhibit B
attached hereto, must be issued by The Chase Manhattan Bank or another bank
approved by Seller ("Issuer"), and must expire no earlier than December 1, 2000
(each a "Letter of Credit"). All deposits under this Section, including earnings
thereon (collectively referred to as the "Deposit"), shall be held, invested and
disbursed by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the provisions of the Escrow Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit C (the "Escrow Agreement"), which shall be executed
by Buyer, Seller and Escrow Agent concurrently with the initial deposit under
this Section.
6. REGISTRATION MATTERS AND EXPENSES.
(a) Seller shall be responsible for removing the Vessel from its
existing registry. Any taxes, fees and expenses in connection with such removal
shall be for Seller's account.
(b) At delivery, the Vessel will be registered under the flag of the
United States with any taxes, fees and expenses in connection therewith to be
for Buyer's account.
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(c) Unless otherwise expressly provided, each party hereto shall pay
its own expenses incidental to the preparation of this Agreement, the carrying
out of the provisions of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
7. TIME AND PLACE OF DELIVERY. For purposes of this Agreement, the
"Delivery Port" shall be a suitable port in California, Oregon or Washington
that is selected by Buyer and approved by Seller, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld. Buyer shall notify Seller of its selection as soon as is
feasible but in no event later than July 1, 2000; such notice shall also specify
the Shipyard selected by Buyer pursuant to Section 8. Seller shall notify Buyer
of its approval or disapproval within fifteen (15) days after said notice from
Buyer. Either party may request an at-sea delivery by notice to the other party
given not later than fifteen (15) days after the determination of the Delivery
Port. In the event of such election:
(i) delivery of the Vessel shall occur in international
waters at a place designated by Seller in close proximity to the
Delivery Port;
(ii) delivery shall occur on October 17, 18 or 19, 2000, as
designated by Seller, and otherwise concurrently with the Closing; and
(iii) immediately following delivery, the Vessel shall proceed
directly to the Delivery Port, under the command and control of Buyer,
for immediate drydocking in order to conduct the inspection required
under Section 8.
If neither party makes a timely request under the immediately preceding
sentence, delivery shall occur in the Delivery Port following completion of all
inspections and any work on the Vessel resulting therefrom under Section 8 below
and concurrently with the Closing. For three (3) business days following
delivery (whether at sea or in the Delivery Port), Buyer will cause the Vessel
to remain docked at the Delivery Port so as to enable Seller's crew to disembark
the Vessel and to enable Seller to remove from the Vessel any property that is
not included in the sale.
8. DRY-DOCKING UPON DELIVERY.
(a) The delivery inspection shall occur in dry-dock at a suitable
shipyard selected and arranged for by Buyer, and subject to Seller's reasonable
approval, located at the Delivery Port (the "Shipyard"). If the delivery of the
Vessel is to occur in the Delivery Port and not at sea, then on October 17, 18
or 19, 2000, as selected by Seller, Seller shall place the Vessel in drydock at
the Shipyard. If the delivery is to occur at sea, then Buyer shall place the
Vessel in drydock at the Shipyard immediately upon its arrival in the Delivery
Port following the at-sea delivery. Seller's Classification Society shall
inspect the Vessel's underwater parts below the deepest load line, the extent of
the inspection being in
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accordance with the Classification Society's rules. If the rudder, propeller,
bottom or other underwater parts below the deepest load line are found broken,
damaged or defective so as to affect the Vessel's class, such defects shall be
made good at the Seller's expense to the satisfaction of the Classification
Society without condition or recommendation. Buyer's representatives shall have
the right to be present in the dry-dock, but without interfering with the work
or decisions of the Classification Society's surveyor.
(b) The Classification Society may require the tail-shaft be drawn and
surveyed, the extent of any such survey to be at the discretion of the
Classification Society. If such survey is not required by the Classification
Society, Buyer shall have the right to require the tail-shaft to be drawn and
surveyed by the Classification Society, the extent of such survey to be in
accordance with the Classification Society's rules for tail-shaft survey and
consistent with the current stage of the Vessel's survey cycle. Buyer shall
declare whether it requires the tail-shaft to be drawn and surveyed not later
than completion of the inspection by the Classification Society described in
8(a) above. The drawing and refitting of the tail-shaft shall be arranged by
Seller. Should any parts of the tail-shaft system be condemned or found
defective so as to affect the Vessel's class, those parts shall be renewed or
made good at the Seller's expense to the satisfaction of the Classification
Society without condition or recommendation.
(c) Expenses in connection with putting the Vessel in and taking her
out of dry-dock, including Shipyard and Classification Society fees, shall be
paid by Seller if the Classification Society issues any condition or
recommendation as a result of the survey or if it requires a survey of the
tail-shaft system. In all other cases Buyer shall pay the aforesaid expenses and
fees unless Buyer requires a survey of the tail-shaft system and parts of the
system are condemned or found defective or broken so as to affect the Vessel's
class, in which case Seller shall be responsible for such expenses and fees.
(d) Buyer shall have the right to have work performed including having
the underwater parts of the Vessel cleaned and painted, at Buyer's risk and
expense without interfering with Seller's or the Classification Society's
surveyor's work, if any, and without affecting the Vessel's timely delivery. If,
however, Buyer's work in dry-dock is still in progress when Seller completes the
work which Seller is required to perform, the additional docking time needed to
complete Buyer's work shall be for Buyer's account and the parties shall proceed
with Closing (if it has not previously occurred) notwithstanding that the Vessel
is still in dry-dock.
9. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) Until Closing, all risk of loss of, damage to, or destruction of,
the Vessel, whether by fire or other casualty (any such event, a "Casualty")
shall belong to and be borne by the Seller. Upon
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Closing and for all periods thereafter, all risk of loss, damage to, or
destruction of, the Vessel shall belong to and be borne by Buyer. Seller
represents that the Vessel is fully insured consistent with good industry
practice and agrees to maintain the Vessel insured consistent with good industry
practice until Closing. Such insurance and the proceeds thereof shall be and
remain the sole property of Seller.
(b) If, prior to Closing, a Casualty shall occur as to the Vessel the
result of which is damage to the Vessel in excess of $500,000 or will be a delay
in the timely delivery of the Vessel to Buyer, Seller shall promptly so notify
Buyer.
(c) If a Casualty results in damage to the Vessel but the Vessel is
not a total loss (actual, constructive, agreed, arranged or compromised) and
Seller determines that the damage can be repaired so as to enable the Vessel to
be delivered to Buyer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, then
Seller shall repair such damage and Closing shall occur in accordance with this
Agreement. If Seller reasonably determines that the damage can be repaired but
that doing so will require a delay in the Closing and Buyer consents to such
delay: (i) the date for Closing shall be extended to permit the damage to be
repaired; (ii) Seller, at its expense, shall repair the damage; and (iii)
Closing shall then occur, such Closing to otherwise be in accordance with this
Agreement. For these purposes, Buyer shall not withhold its consent to a delay
in the Closing that would involve thirty (30) days or less. If the repairs will
require a delay in the Closing, Seller shall use its best efforts to expedite
the completion of the repairs.
(d) If the Casualty results in a total loss to the Vessel or if
repairing the damage will require a delay in the Closing in excess of thirty
(30) days to which Buyer refuses to consent, then Buyer shall have the right, by
so notifying Seller within ten (10) days after being advised by Seller of the
Casualty, to require Seller to sell to Buyer the Noordam. In such event, the
Noordam shall be substituted for the Nieuw Amsterdam for all purposes of this
Agreement and Closing shall proceed in accordance with this Agreement except
that Seller may defer the Closing for up to thirty (30) days if necessary for
commercial or logistical reasons. If Buyer fails to give timely notice that it
will require Seller to sell the Noordam to Buyer, then the Deposit shall be
refunded to Buyer and this Agreement shall terminate.
10. ITEMS INCLUDED / EXCLUDED FROM SALE.
(a) General Rule: Except as otherwise provided, Seller shall deliver
the Vessel to the Buyer with everything belonging to her on board or on shore
except that, for these purposes, items on shore that have been placed there
prior to the date of this Agreement so as to be available if needed for either
the Vessel or the Noordam are not included in the sale. Following execution of
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this Agreement and prior to delivery, Seller shall: (i) operate the Vessel
consistent with Seller's current practices; and (ii) order and maintain spare
parts and spare equipment consistent with Classification Society requirements
and Seller's current practices.
(b) Spare Parts/Spare Equipment: All on board spare parts and spare
equipment belonging to the Vessel at the time of delivery, used or unused, shall
become the Buyer's property.
(c) Radio Equipment: The radio installation and navigational equipment
shall be included in the sale without extra payment, unless such items belong to
an unaffiliated third party (e.g., MTN equipment).
(d) Excluded Items: Excluded from the sale are:
(i) any items which have on them the name "Holland America
Line," "Holland America," "Nieuw Amsterdam," or any
other Seller trademark or logo, or otherwise commemorate
other Holland America Line ships, prior Vessel voyages
or voyages of other Holland America Line ships.
(ii) all property leased by Seller from unaffiliated third
parties or owned by concessionaires or unaffiliated
third parties, including: photography, beauty, massage
and fitness, retail shops, casino, port lecturer and art
auctioneer (a listing of which Seller shall provide to
Buyer during the Preliminary Inspection period). Casino
equipment, even though owned by an affiliated third
party, is excluded from the sale.
(iii) all computer software other than (y) programs that are
integral to the technical or nautical operations or
maintenance of the Vessel (e.g., stability and alarm
programs); and (z) programs which are used on the Vessel
and which Seller is able to provide to Buyer without
obtaining the prior consent or approval of the owner or
licensor thereof.
(iv) all removable artwork that is of a proprietary nature to
Seller, library contents and slop chest as well as such
additional artwork as is listed in Exhibit H hereto.
(v) all financial, business, marketing and accounting
records, files, data and materials, and any other
proprietary information used in or developed during the
operation of the Vessel.
(vi) unused stores and unused provisions that Buyer elects
not to purchase at Seller's cost, such election to be
made at least seven days prior to delivery. Stores and
provisions shall be considered unused so long as they
are in unopened boxes, containers, bottles or crates or,
if in opened boxes, containers or crates, if they have
not yet been placed in actual service.
(vii) crew uniforms and personal belongings of crewmembers.
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(viii) any firearms, alcoholic beverages, prescription drugs or
other controlled substances or items.
(ix) any rights with respect to the name of the Vessel. At
delivery, Buyer shall be responsible for changing the
name of the Vessel in accordance with Section 14.
(x) any rights under any insurance policies maintained by
Seller.
(xi) any copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names
or any other intangible or intellectual rights or
property of Seller or any of its affiliates, unless
otherwise expressly included in the sale.
(xii) cash and cash equivalents (including receivables).
(e) Bunkers/Oils: the Buyer shall take over the remaining bunkers and
unused lubricating oils in storage tanks and sealed drums and pay for the same
based on the last price paid by Seller.
(f) Certificates, Log Books, Plans and Manuals: the sale includes all
Classification Society certificates as well as all plans and other technical
drawings in or under Seller's custody or control pertaining to the Vessel except
that: (i) if Seller has only one set of plans and/or drawings for both the
Vessel and the Noordam, Seller's obligation shall be limited to providing Buyer
with a true and correct copy thereof; and (ii) nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed as limiting any rights Seller may have to continue
its ownership and use of all plans, drawings and other technical documentation
with respect to the Noordam (or the Nieuw Amsterdam if Buyer shall acquire the
Noordam) even though they may be identical to those for the Vessel. All
certificates which are on board the Vessel shall also be handed over to the
Buyer unless the Seller is required to retain same, in which case the Buyer has
the right to take copies. Other technical documentation, which may be in the
Seller's possession, shall be promptly forwarded to the Buyer at Buyer's
expense, if Buyer so requests. The Seller may keep the Vessel's log books, but
the Buyer has the right to take copies of the same.
11. CLOSING.
(a) The Closing of the purchase and sale of the Vessel (the "Closing")
shall take place concurrently with the Seller's delivery of the Vessel in
accordance with Section 7. The Closing shall be conducted at the Delivery Port
or such other place as the parties shall mutually agree.
(b) At Closing and subject to Section 11(d) below, Buyer shall pay the
Purchase Price, less
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any Cash Deposit previously distributed to Seller, by wire transfer to such
bank account designated in writing by Seller.
(c) In exchange for payment of the Purchase Price, Seller shall
furnish Buyer with delivery documents, namely:
(i) Legal Bill of Sale in recordable form for the United
States Coast Guard, warranting that the Vessel is free
from all encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or
any other debts or claims whatsoever (other than those
arising by, through or under Buyer), duly notarially
attested by a notary public in the United States;
(ii) Current Certificate of Ownership issued by the competent
authorities of the flag state of the Vessel showing
Seller as the owner of the Vessel;
(iii) Confirmation of Class issued within 72 hours prior to
delivery;
(iv) Current Certificate issued by the competent authorities
stating that the Vessel is free from registered
encumbrances;
(v) Certificate of Deletion of the Vessel from the Vessel's
registry or other official evidence of deletion
appropriate to the Vessel's registry at the time of
delivery, which shall be duly notarially attested and
legalized if required for purposes of registering the
Vessel in the United States; and
(vi) Any such additional documents as may reasonably be
required by the competent authorities for the purpose of
registering the Vessel, provided Buyer notifies Seller of
any such documents as soon as possible after the date of
this Agreement and in any event prior to the obtaining of
the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals.
(d) In the event Buyer notifies Seller at least thirty (30) days prior
to the Closing, Buyer may elect to use Seller financing for up to Eighty-Four
Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($84,500,000) of the Purchase Price, in
which case Buyer shall execute and deliver, in addition to the items listed in
(c) above, the following:
(i) The Promissory Note substantially in the form attached as
Exhibit D hereto;
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(ii) The First Preferred Ship Mortgage in the form attached as
Exhibit E hereto;
(iii) The General Assignment of Insurance in the form attached
as Exhibit F hereto;
(iv) The Guarantee, executed by American Classic Voyages, Co.,
in the form attached as Exhibit G hereto (in the event
Buyer exercises its rights under Section 20 to assign the
right to take title to the Vessel under this Agreement to
one of its affiliates).
(e) At the time of delivery, Buyer and Seller shall sign and deliver
to each other a Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance confirming the date and time
of delivery of the Vessel from Seller to Buyer.
(f) Either party shall, from time to time at or after the Closing, at
the reasonable request of the other party, and without further consideration but
without the obligation to incur expense of any kind, use its reasonable efforts
to execute, acknowledge and deliver such other instruments of conveyance and
transfer and will take such other actions and execute and deliver such other
documents, and certifications as are reasonably required to effect the
transactions contemplated under this Agreement.
12. ENCUMBRANCES AND LIABILITIES. Subject to Buyer's obligations under
Section 8(c): (i) Seller warrants that the Vessel, at the time of delivery, is
free from all charters, encumbrances, mortgages, rights in rem and maritime
liens or any other debts whatsoever created by Seller or any one claiming by,
through or under Seller, excluding any such items created by, through or under
Buyer; and (ii) Seller hereby undertakes to indemnify Buyer against all
consequences of claims (including reasonable attorney's fees) made against the
Vessel which have accrued prior to the time of delivery (e.g., a personal injury
claim based on a pre-delivery accident or a collection matter based on a
pre-delivery purchase). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein
contained: (i) Buyer shall not assume, pay, discharge, perform or in any way be
obligated for any claims, liabilities, charges or obligations of Seller; and
(ii) Seller shall not assume, pay, discharge, perform or in any way be obligated
for any claims, liabilities, charges or obligations of Buyer.
13. CONDITION ON DELIVERY.
(a) At time of delivery, the Vessel will be in class, free of all
conditions and recommendations affecting class and free and clear of any claims
for crew's wages or damages arising out of tort, salvage or general average,
except: that:
(i) if any such conditions or recommendations do exist at
delivery, the Closing shall
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proceed so long as the conditions or recommendations do
not preclude the placement of the Vessel into normal
passenger service and Seller executes an undertaking, in
form and substance satisfactory to Buyer, to pay the
costs of remedying same as soon as practicable or, if
appropriate, at the Vessel's next scheduled drydock or
wetdock, as applicable, with the costs to only include
incremental costs and not those that would otherwise be
incurred at the drydock or wetdock; and
(ii) if any such claims for crew's wages or damages exist at
delivery, the Closing shall proceed so long as Seller has
executed an undertaking, in form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer, to satisfy same before such time
as they may result in the arrest of the Vessel.
Notes, if any, in the surveyor's report, as well as memoranda in the
Classification Society records, which are accepted by the Classification Society
without condition or recommendation affecting class are not to be taken into
account. If the provisions of (i) or (ii) apply, Seller shall also be obligated
to provide written assurances to Buyer, in form and substance satisfactory to
Buyer, that it will not use the existence of such condition, recommendation or
claim as a basis for claiming a default by Buyer or its permitted assigns under
any of the agreements or instruments executed by Buyer pursuant to Section
11(d).
(B) The Vessel will be delivered with her classification certificates
and national certificates, as well as all other certificates the Vessel had at
the time of the Final Inspection, valid and unextended. All survey cycles shall
be unextended except that if any survey has been extended, the delivery shall
proceed so long as:
(i) the extension does not preclude the placement of the
Vessel into normal passenger service; and
(ii) Seller executes an undertaking, in form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer, to pay the costs of performing the
survey, as well as paying the costs of performing any
remedial work resulting therefrom, at the Vessel's next
scheduled drydock or wetdock, as applicable, with the
costs to only include incremental costs and not those
that would otherwise be incurred at the drydock or
wetdock.
(C) All determinations under this Section shall be made with reference
to Seller's
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Classification Society and its requirements.
(D) EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED, THE VESSEL IS BEING SOLD AS IS, WHERE
IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, AS TO THE DESIGN, CONDITION, SEAWORTHINESS, QUALITY OF MATERIAL,
EQUIPMENT OR WORKMANSHIP, FREEDOM FROM LATENT DEFECTS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED.
14. NAME/MARKINGS. Upon delivery, Buyer shall change the name of the
Vessel, alter the funnel markings and remove from the Vessel any and all
references to Holland America, Nieuw Amsterdam as well as all logos and
trademarks of Seller. Buyer agrees that it will not, nor will it permit anyone
acting by or at its direction to, refer to the name "Nieuw Amsterdam" (including
in the context of the "former Nieuw Amsterdam" or the "ex-Nieuw Amsterdam") or
"Amsterdam" in any written advertising, promotion, marketing or sales in
connection with the Vessel. If Buyer transfers ownership of the Vessel, it shall
use its best efforts to place a similar obligation in the purchase agreement
with the succeeding owner which obligation, by its terms, shall be stated as
being for the benefit of Seller.
15. BUYERS' DEFAULT.
(A) Should the Purchase Price not be paid in accordance with Section
11 or should Buyer fail to deliver to the Escrow Agent any payment or Letter of
Credit pursuant to Section 5, Seller shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement. In such event, Seller shall be entitled to receive the Deposit as
liquidated damages and as its sole and exclusive remedy, and hereby waives any
claim for monetary damages or specific performance of this Agreement as a
consequence of such default.
(B) As to a default by Buyer under this Agreement not referred to in
Section 15(a), Seller shall be entitled to its actual damages (and not
consequential, special or punitive damages) incurred. Seller shall not have the
right to claim against the Deposit for damages to which it is entitled under
this Section 15(b).
(C) Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as limiting
Seller's remedies in the event Buyer shall default in any of its obligations
under any instrument or agreement executed pursuant to Section 11(d).
16. SELLERS' DEFAULT. The parties acknowledge that no remedy at law
would be adequate to
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compensate Buyer upon Seller's failure to deliver the Vessel in accordance with
Section 7 or failure to be ready to validly complete a legal transfer at the
Closing. Accordingly, in the event of such default, Buyer shall be entitled to
sue for specific performance of this Agreement and/or recover actual damages
(and not consequential, special or punitive damages); if Buyer, however, waives
its right to seek specific performance, the Deposit shall immediately be
delivered to Buyer. In the event of any other default under this Agreement by
Seller, Buyer shall be entitled to its actual damages (and not consequential,
special or punitive damages) incurred.
17. SMS MANUALS. As to the SMS Manuals, it is agreed as follows:
(A) nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to convey to Buyer
any right, title and/or interest in or to the SMS Manuals other than the
non-assignable right to use same for the limited purpose of assisting in the
operation of the Vessel, it being agreed that all other ownership rights in and
to the SMS Manuals remain with Seller;
(B) the SMS Manuals are being provided without any express or implied
warranties of any nature whatsoever, all of which are expressly disclaimed by
Seller including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose or trade. ACCORDINGLY, BUYER IS USING THE SMS MANUALS
AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND AT ITS OWN RISK AND WITHOUT ANY RECOURSE WHATSOEVER
TO SELLER WITH RESPECT THERETO, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE;
and
(C) nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to obligate Seller
to provide Buyer following Closing with any updates, corrections or revisions to
the SMS Manuals or with any information that may come to Seller's attention with
respect to problems or deficiencies therein, except that the SMS Manuals as
delivered to Buyer shall be those in effect as of Closing.
18. OTHER AGREEMENTS.
(A) For up to 2 months prior to delivery, Buyer may place up to 7
representatives on the Vessel. Buyer shall pay Seller, in advance, a per person
charge of $25/day for its representatives. Buyer's representatives are on board
at their sole risk and expense, solely for the purpose of familiarization and in
the capacity of observers only. They shall not interfere in any respect with the
operation of the Vessel. Buyer will ensure that its representatives settle their
onboard accounts on a weekly basis. Buyer is solely responsible for any amounts
due its representatives as a
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consequence of their time on the Vessel including, without limitation,
maintenance and cure and any other amounts due as the result of personal injury,
death or illness, regardless of the cause thereof. All representatives are
required to comply with rules of conduct established by Seller. The obligations
under this Section 18(a) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
(B) Seller shall, if required by Buyer, use its best efforts to have
up to 7 Seller employees remain with the Vessel for up to 2 months following the
delivery in order to assist Buyer to familiarize its crew with the operation of
the Vessel. Seller's employees shall act in the capacity of advisors only and
will not have any operational control or responsibility as to the Vessel. Buyer
will pay Seller, in advance at Closing, the payroll costs that will be incurred
by Seller for these employees. Buyer shall notify Seller as far in advance of
delivery as is feasible as to its manning requirements under this provision.
19. BROKERS' AND FINDERS' FEES. Buyer warrants to Seller that it has
not retained or authorized any investment banker, broker, finder or other
intermediary who might be entitled to any fee or commission in connection with
the transactions contemplated under this Agreement. Seller warrants to Buyer
that it has not retained or authorized any investment banker, broker, finder or
other intermediary who might be entitled to any fee or commission in connection
with the transactions contemplated under this Agreement. Buyer, on the one hand,
and Seller, on the other hand each agree to indemnify, defend and hold the other
and their respective affiliates harmless from and against any losses, claims,
liabilities, costs or expenses incurred by it as a result of Buyer's or Seller's
breach of the foregoing warranty.
20. ASSIGNMENT AND BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement may not be assigned
prior to the Closing by any party hereto without the prior written consent of
the other parties; provided, however, Buyer may assign the right to take title
to the Vessel under this Agreement to an affiliate of Buyer without obtaining
Seller's consent so long as Buyer continues to be obligated in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement and agrees to cause such affiliate to perform
Buyer's obligations under this Agreement.
21. NOTICES. All notices required to be given under the terms of this
Agreement or which any of the parties desires to give hereunder shall be in
writing and delivered personally, by overnight delivery with a nationally
recognized delivery service or sent by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested with an additional copy sent by facsimile (and
confirmed by registered or certified mail or overnight delivery), each addressed
as follows:
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As to Seller: c/o Holland America Line - Westours, Inc., 300
Elliott Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119 - Attention: Dan
Grausz, Vice President and General Counsel, Fax:
(206) 284-8332;
As to Buyer: American Classic Voyages Co., Two North Riverside
Plaza, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606 - Attention:
Jordan B. Allen, Esq., Executive Vice President and
General Counsel, Fax: (312) 466-6151;
or to such other address and to the attention of such other person as the party
to whom such notice is to be given may have theretofore designated in a notice
to the other party hereto. Any notice given in accordance with the foregoing
shall be deemed to have been given when delivered in person or by overnight
delivery against receipt or received by facsimile or, if mailed, on the third
business day next following the date on which it shall have been deposited in
the mails.
22. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with Title 9 of the United States Code and the
Law of the State of New York and should any dispute arise out of this Agreement,
the matter in dispute shall be referred to three persons at New York, one to be
appointed by each of the parties hereto, and the third by the two so chosen;
their decision or that of any two of them shall be final, and for purpose of
enforcing any award, this Agreement may be made a rule of the Court. The
proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Society of
Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. New York.
23. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. The representations, warranties,
covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement are for the sole benefit of
the parties hereto and they shall not be construed as conferring any rights on
any other persons.
24. INTERPRETATION. All section headings contained in this Agreement
are for convenience of reference only, do not form a part of this Agreement and
shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
Words used herein, regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall
be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any
other gender, masculine, feminine, or neuter, as the context requires. Any
reference to a "person" herein shall include an individual, firm, corporation,
partnership, trust, governmental authority or body, association, unincorporated
organization or any other entity; any use of the term "include" or "including"
shall mean "including without limitation"; and any use of "hereof," "hereto,"
"herein" or "hereunder" shall mean this Agreement.
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25. EXHIBITS. The exhibits referred to herein and listed below are
intended to be and hereby are specifically made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A Vessel Details
Exhibit B Form of Letter of Credit
Exhibit C Form of Letter of Credit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit D Form of Promissory Note
Exhibit E Form of First Preferred Ship Mortgage
Exhibit F Form of General Assignment of Insurance
Exhibit G Form of AMCV Guarantee
Exhibit H Excluded Art
26. COUNTERPARTS AND FACSIMILE EXECUTION. This Agreement may be
executed in any number of counterparts and any party hereto may execute any such
counterpart, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an
original and all of which counterparts taken together shall constitute but one
and the same instrument. The parties hereto agree that facsimile transmission of
original signatures shall constitute and be accepted as original signatures.
This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts taken together
shall have been executed and delivered by the parties. It shall not be necessary
in making proof of this Agreement or any counterpart hereof to produce or
account for any of the other counterparts.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto sets
forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the
transactions contemplated hereby. It shall not be amended or modified except by
written instrument duly executed by all of the parties hereto. Any and all
previous agreements and understandings between or among the parties regarding
the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are superseded by this
Agreement.
27. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party agrees to execute, acknowledge,
deliver and cause to be done, executed, acknowledged and delivered all such
further documents and perform such acts as shall reasonably be requested of it
in order to carry out this Agreement and give effect hereto. Accordingly,
without in any manner limiting the specific rights and obligations set forth in
this Agreement, the parties declare their intention to cooperate with each other
in effecting the terms of this Agreement.
28. CONFIDENTIALITY. Unless and until Buyer gives Seller written
notice of acceptance pursuant to Section 4(c), neither party shall disclose the
terms or existence of this Agreement to any other person or entity. The
provisions of this Section shall not preclude Buyer from making such disclosures
as are necessary:
(i) to the United States Coast Guard and United States
Department of
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Transportation acting through the Maritime Administration
in order to obtain the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals; or
(ii) to such third parties as Buyer may require the services
of in order to enable Buyer to undertake the inspections
provided for under Section 4 so long as such third
parties agree in writing to maintain the terms and
existence of this Agreement in strict confidence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
HAL ANTILLEN N.V.
By: /s/ A. Kirk Lanterman
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Title: Proxyholder
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
By: /s/ Philip C. Calian
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Title: President and CEO
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EXHIBIT A
VESSEL DETAILS
Vessel Name: ms Nieuw Amsterdam
- -----------
Classification Society: Lloyds Register of Shipping
- ----------------------
Class: "LR 100 A1 LMC" Passenger Ship
- -----
Built: 1983 by Chantiers de L'Atlantique
- -----
Flag: Netherlands and Netherlands Antilles
- ----
Call Sign: PGGQ
- ---------
Grt/Nrt: 33,930/16,027
- -------
Registry Number: Netherlands: 26
- --------------- Netherlands Antilles: 1983-M-57
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
No.______
[Date of issuance of
Letter of Credit]
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Attention: Debbie Crangle
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We hereby establish, at the request and for the account of
American Classic Voyages Co., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in your
favor, in connection with the Escrow Agreement, dated _______, 1999 between the
Company, you and HAL Antillen N.V. (the "Contract"), our Irrevocable Letter of
Credit No. ______, in the amount of $________, effective immediately and
expiring at the close of banking business at our office at The Chase Manhattan
Bank, 55 Water Street, South Building, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10041
("L/C Office") on ____, ____ (the "Stated Termination Date").
We hereby irrevocably authorize you to draw on us, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed the amount of this Letter of Credit set forth
above and in accordance with the terms and conditions and subject to the
reductions in amount as hereinafter set forth, in one or more drawings against
presentation of your written and completed certificate signed by you in
substantially the form of Annex A attached hereto (the "Payment Document"). Each
such Payment Document shall be dated the date of its presentation, and shall be
presented at our L/C Office, Attention: Standby Letter of Credit Department,
which presentation may be by telecopier (at telecopier number 212-363-5656), on
or before 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the day (which shall be the banking
day) of our making funds available to you hereunder. If we receive your Payment
Document at such office, all in strict conformity with the terms and conditions
of this Letter of Credit, not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on a
banking day prior to the termination hereof, we will honor the same on the same
day in accordance with your payment instructions. If we receive your Payment
Document at such office, all in strict conformity with the terms and conditions
of this Letter of Credit, after 12:00 noon (New York City time) on a banking day
prior to the termination hereof, we will honor the same on the next succeeding
banking day in accordance with your payment instructions.
Upon our honoring any drawing hereunder, the amount of this
Letter of Credit shall be automatically decreased by an amount equal to the
amount of such drawing. Upon the earlier of (i) the date on which this Letter of
Credit is surrendered to us for cancellation and (ii) the Stated Termination
Date, this Letter of Credit shall automatically terminate.
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Communications with respect to this Letter of Credit shall be
in writing, or shall be transmitted by telecopier (212-363-5656) and promptly
confirmed in writing, and shall be addressed to us at our L/C Office, Attention:
Standby Letter of Credit Department, specifically referring to the number of
this Letter of Credit.
This Letter of Credit shall be governed by, and constructed in
accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York, including, without
limitation, Article 5 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State
of New York. This Letter of Credit shall be supplemented by the provisions (to
the extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with this Letter of Credit
or said Article 5) of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits
(1993 Revision), International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500.
This Letter of Credit sets forth in full the terms of our
undertaking, and such undertaking shall not in any way be modified, amended,
amplified, or limited by reference to any other document, instrument, or
agreement referred to herein (including, without limitation, the Contract),
except only the Payment Documents referred to herein; and any such reference
shall not be deemed to incorporate herein by reference any document, instrument
or agreement.
Very truly yours,
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Title:__________________________
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ANNEX A
CERTIFICATE FOR DRAWING UNDER IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO.
________ DATED _________, _____.
The Chase Manhattan Bank
55 Water Street
South Building, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10041
Attention: Standby Letter of Credit Department
The undersigned, a duly authorized officer of the undersigned
(the "Beneficiary"), hereby certifies to The Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Bank"),
with reference to Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ______ (the "Letter of
Credit", the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used
herein as therein defined) issued by the Bank in favor of the Beneficiary, as
follows:
(1) The Beneficiary is making a drawing under the Letter
of Credit in the amount of $ _________ pursuant to the
Contract.
(2) The Beneficiary has determined that it is required
under the Contract to make a drawing under the Letter of
Credit.
(3) Payment by the Bank pursuant to this drawing shall be
made to _____________, ABA Number _____________, Account
Number ___________________, Attention: _______________, Ref:
____________________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Beneficiary has executed and
delivered this Certificate as of the ______ day of ________, 19____.
[NAME OF BENEFICIARY]
By: ____________________
[Name and Title]
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of the 5th
day of August, 1999, by and between AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer"), HAL ANTILLEN N.V.. a Netherlands Antilles corporation
("Seller"), and COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY ("Escrowee").
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
Buyer and Seller have entered into a certain Memorandum of Agreement
(the "Contract") dated as of August 5, 1999, relating to the purchase and sale
of the vessel commonly referred to as the M/S NIEUW AMSTERDAM ("Vessel").
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the
Contract unless expressly provided otherwise herein. The Contract requires Buyer
to deposit cash and/or one or more letters of credit in escrow with the
Escrowee. Buyer and Seller now desire to enter into an agreement with Escrowee
with respect to said deposits.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Deposit of the Cash and Letters of Credit. For purposes of this
Agreement, the "Escrow Amount" shall mean:
(i) $1,000,000 beginning five (5) business days after the
execution of the Contract and continuing until four (4) business days after
Buyer has notified Seller of its acceptance of the Vessel pursuant to Section
4(c) of the Contract.
(ii) $9,000,000 beginning five (5) business days after Buyer
has notified Seller of its acceptance of the Vessel pursuant to Section 4(c) of
the Contract and continuing until October 16, 1999;
(iii) $18,000,000 beginning October 17, 1999 and continuing
until January 16, 2000; and
(iv) $30,000,000 beginning January 17, 2000 and continuing
thereafter, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
Provided that the Contract has not terminated prior to such time, Buyer shall
cause the applicable Escrow Amount to be on deposit with Escrowee at and for the
times set forth above. The deposit may be in the form of cash or one or more
letter(s) of credit, or a combination of both, so long as the aggregate amount
on deposit equals the applicable Escrow Amount. Each letter of credit must be in
the form, and issued by the issuer, specified in the Contract (each a "Letter of
Credit"). The cash and/or Letter(s) of Credit on deposit are collectively
referred to as the "Deposit," the cash portion of the Deposit is referred to as
the "Cash Deposit" and the Letter(s) of Credit portion of the Deposit is
referred to as the "LC Deposit".
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2. Creation of Escrow. Buyer and Seller hereby request Escrowee, and
Escrowee hereby agrees, to accept the Deposit from time to time and hold the
same in escrow pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
3. Administration of Escrow.
(a) Subject to Section 3(f) below, upon written notice from
Buyer to Escrowee certifying that Buyer is entitled to a return of the Deposit
pursuant to the Contract, Escrowee shall notify Seller of Escrowee's receipt of
said notice by delivering a copy thereof to Seller, and Escrowee shall return
the Deposit to Buyer ten (10) business days after Escrowee has delivered said
notice to Seller (the "Return Date") unless prior to the Return Date, Seller has
delivered to Escrowee written notice certifying that Buyer is not entitled to
the Deposit, in which case Escrowee is hereby directed to continue to hold the
Deposit until directed otherwise by either a joint direction from Buyer and
Seller or a court order. Escrowee shall comply with all such joint directions.
(b) Upon written notice from Seller to Escrowee certifying
that pursuant to the Contract, Seller is entitled to the proceeds of the
Deposit, Escrowee shall notify Buyer of Escrowee's receipt of said notice by
delivering a copy thereof to Buyer, and Escrowee shall draw upon the LC Deposit
and deliver the proceeds of the Deposit to Seller ten (10) business days after
Escrowee has delivered said notice to Buyer (the "Pay Date") unless prior to the
Pay Date, Buyer has delivered to Escrowee written notice certifying that Seller
is not entitled to such proceeds, in which case Escrowee is hereby directed to
continue to hold the Deposit until directed otherwise by either a joint
direction from Buyer and Seller or a court order. Escrowee shall comply with all
such joint directions.
(c) Upon Closing of the transaction contemplated by the
Contract and notice thereof to Escrowee from both Buyer and Seller, Escrowee
shall return the LC Deposit to Buyer and deliver the Cash Deposit, if any, to
the Closing, as Buyer and Seller shall jointly direct.
(d) If, for any reason, Escrowee holds any LC Deposit in
escrow on the date which is five (5) business days prior to the expiry date
thereof (as such expiry date may be extended from time to time by amendment(s)
to the Letter(s) of Credit delivered to Escrowee pursuant to the terms hereof),
Escrowee shall, prior to the expiry date thereof, draw upon each Letter of
Credit that is then part of the LC Deposit and thereafter hold the proceeds
thereof as a Cash Deposit pursuant to the terms hereof.
(e) Buyer shall have the right, but not the obligation, at
its sole option, (i) at any time that Escrowee is holding any Letter of Credit
in escrow, to (A) deliver to Escrowee an amendment to such Letter of Credit
extending the expiry date thereof or (B) deliver to Escrowee a substitute letter
of credit, containing the same terms and conditions as such Letter of Credit
then held by Escrowee except for the expiry date of said substitute letter of
credit, which shall be subsequent to the expiry date of such Letter of Credit
then held by Escrowee, and upon receipt of said substitute letter of credit,
Escrowee shall return to Buyer such Letter of Credit then held by Escrowee, and
said substitute letter of credit shall be considered part of the LC Deposit for
all purposes hereunder, and (ii) at any time, to replace Letters of Credit
constituting part of the Deposit with cash (in the amount of the aggregate
stated amount of such replaced Letters of Credit) or to replace cash
constituting part of the Deposit with Letters of Credit (in the aggregate stated
amount of such cash) so long as the Buyer remains in compliance with Section 1
above.
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(f) Notwithstanding anything contained herein or in the
Contract to the contrary, upon written notice from Buyer to Escrowee (the
"Termination Notice") on or before the earlier of (i) the date on which Escrowee
receives from Seller the $9,000,000 Deposit set forth in clause (ii) of the
defined term "Escrow Amount" in Section 1 above, or (ii) the date on which
Escrowee receives from Seller a copy of the written notice pursuant to which
Buyer accepts the Vessel (after completion of the Final Inspection) pursuant to
Section 4(c) of the Contract, pursuant to which Termination Notice Buyer
certifies to Escrowee that Buyer has validly terminated the Contract, Escrowee
shall immediately return the Deposit to Buyer notwithstanding any contrary
instructions from Seller or any other person. At any time and from time to time,
Escrowee shall immediately pay all interest and other earnings on the Deposit
(collectively, the "Earnings") to Buyer on demand from Buyer, notwithstanding
any contrary instructions from Seller or any other person, except that such
payment of Earnings shall not be made to Buyer if Buyer's demand for such
Earnings is received by Escrowee after Escrowee has received a notice from
Seller pursuant to Section 3(b) above.
(g) Subject to Section 3(d) above, Seller and Buyer
acknowledge and agree that Seller shall only be entitled to direct Escrowee
(pursuant to Section 3(b) hereof or otherwise) to draw on the Letter(s) of
Credit and/or deliver the Deposit (including any Cash Deposit) to Seller or its
nominee, and Seller shall only be entitled to receive such Deposit, at the times
and under the conditions set forth in the Contract.
(h) Seller and Buyer further acknowledge and agree that Buyer
shall only be entitled to direct Escrowee (pursuant to Section 3(a) hereof or
otherwise) to return the Deposit to Buyer, and Buyer shall only be entitled to
have the Deposit so returned at the times and under the conditions set forth in
the Contract, including without limitation: (i) if, pursuant to Sections 4(a) or
4(c) of the Contract, Buyer does not accept the Vessel after completion of the
Preliminary Inspection or Final Inspection, as the case may be, and the Contract
terminates, or (ii) if, pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Contract, Buyer fails to
obtain the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals and the Contract terminates.
4. Investment of Proceeds of Deposit. (a) At all times that the
Deposit and/or the proceeds of the Deposit are held by Escrowee in the form of
cash, Escrowee is hereby directed to the fullest extent possible to invest such
proceeds in short-term U.S. Treasury Bills, or if Seller and Buyer shall jointly
direct, similar cash equivalent securities. Escrowee shall not be held
responsible for any loss of principal or interest which may be incurred as a
result of making said investments or redeeming said investments for the purposes
of this escrow. All Earnings on the Deposit shall subject to Section 3(f) above,
(a) be for the account of Buyer until and unless Seller delivers to escrowee a
notice under Section 3(b) above, in which case such Earnings then remaining in
this escrow shall be treated for all purposes as part of the Deposit and for the
account of the party entitled to receive the Deposit, and (b) be reported under
Buyer's federal tax identification number.
(b) To the extent that any portion of the Deposit and/or
proceeds of the Deposit (collectively, "Undirected Deposits") are uninvested
after Escrowee has complied with the direction in Section 4(a) above, the
parties hereto agree that Escrowee shall be under no duty to invest or reinvest
such Undirected Deposits at any time held by it hereunder, and further, that
Escrowee may commingle such Undirected Deposits with other deposits or with its
own funds in the manner provided for the administration of funds under Section
2-8 of the Corporate Fiduciary Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 17
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par. 1551-1) and may use any part or all such funds for its own benefit without
obligation to any party for interest or earnings derived thereby, if any,
provided, however, nothing herein shall diminish Escrowee's obligation to apply
the full amount of the Deposits in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5. Notices. Notices which any party is required, or may wish, to give
to any other party in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and
directed to Seller, Buyer and Escrowee as follows:
As to Seller: Holland America Line - Westours, Inc., 300 Elliott Ave.
- ------------ West, Seattle, WA 98119 - Attention: Dan Grausz, Vice
President and General Counsel, Fax: (206) 284-8332.
As to Buyer: American Classic Voyages Co., Two North Riverside Plaza,
- ----------- Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606 - Attention: Jordan B. Allen,
Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel,
Fax: (312) 466-6151.
As to Escrowee: Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, 10 South
- -------------- LaSalle Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60603 -
Attention: Debbie Crangle, Fax: (312) 553-6910.
All notices given in accordance with the terms hereof shall be deemed given
and received when sent by facsimile, with a copy sent by overnight delivery.
Either party hereto may change the address for receiving notices, requests,
demands or other communication by notice sent in accordance with the terms of
this Section 5.
6. Compliance. Escrowee is expressly authorized to regard and to
comply with any and all court orders, judgments or decrees entered or issued by
any court, with or without jurisdiction, and in case Escrowee obeys or complies
with any such order, judgment or decree of any court, it shall not be liable to
any of the parties hereto or any other person, firm or corporation by reason of
such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree be entered
without jurisdiction or be subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside
or vacated.
7. Entire Agreement; Conflicts. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between Escrowee, on the one hand, and Seller and Buyer, on the other
hand with respect to the subject matter hereof. Conflicts and inconsistencies
between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Contract shall be
governed by the terms of this Agreement.
8. Headings. The headings herein are for convenience of reference
only and in no way should be deemed to affect the construction of this
Agreement.
9. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to
the benefit of, the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, successors and
assigns.
10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and
shall constitute an agreement binding on all parties notwithstanding that all
parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart.
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11. Costs. The fees of the Escrowee hereunder shall be paid one-half by
Buyer and one-half by Seller.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
SELLER:
HAL ANTILLEN N.V.,
a Netherlands Antilles corporation
By: ____________________________
Name ____________________________
Title: ____________________________
BUYER:
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.,
a Delaware corporation
By: ____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: ____________________________
ESCROWEE:
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY
By: ____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: ____________________________
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE
PROMISSORY NOTE
$______________ Date: ___________, 2000
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, _______________________________, a
________________ corporation (the "Maker") hereby promises to pay to the order
of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation (the "Holder") the
principal amount of _________________________________ and No/100 Dollars
($__________), together with interest on the unpaid principal amount thereof at
a rate per annum equal from time to time to the Reference Rate (as hereafter
defined) and, if default shall occur in the payment when due (whether by
acceleration or otherwise) of any principal or interest amount hereunder, from
the maturity of that amount until it is paid in full at a rate per annum equal
to the Reference Rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum. As used herein,
"Reference Rate" means, on any date, the rate of interest publicly announced
from time to time by U.S. Bank, National Association ("Bank") in Seattle,
Washington, as its "reference rate" or any similar successor rate announced from
time to time by Bank or its successor (the "Reference Rate"). Any change in the
Reference Rate shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified
in the public announcement of a change in the Bank's reference rate or any
similar successor rate announced from time to time by Bank or its successor.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, interest shall not accrue at a
rate in excess of the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Holder shall
provide notice to Maker of each change in the Reference Rate. Interest shall be
calculated based on a 360 day year, for actual days elapsed.
1. Maker shall repay to Holder the principal amount of the loan
evidenced by this Note in equal consecutive semi-annual installments commencing
on March 31, 2001, and continuing on each September 30th and March 31st
thereafter in an amount equal to Five Million, Seventy Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($5,070,000.00), and shall repay the balance of the principal
outstanding hereunder on or before ________, 2007 [75 months after date of
Note].
2. Maker shall pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of this
Note from the date hereof until all amounts due hereunder are fully paid, in
arrears on the first business day of each calendar month, commencing on
_________1, 2000 [first calendar month after date of Note], except that interest
shall be payable on demand after and during the continuance of a default in the
payment of any amount when due hereunder.
3. All payments of principal and of interest on this Note shall be
made to Holder in United States Dollars in immediately available funds at c/o
Holland America Line-Westours Inc., 300 Elliott Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119, or
at such other address as Holder shall from time to time designate. Holder may
require all payments hereunder to be made by wire transfer to such account as
Holder may designate.
4. Maker shall have the right to prepay this Note or any portion
hereof at any time,
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without premium or penalty. Prepayments of principal shall be applied in inverse
order of maturity.
5. Payments made hereunder shall be applied: first, against fees and
expenses due hereunder; second, against interest due on amounts in default, if
any; third, against interest due hereunder; and fourth, against principal due
hereunder.
6. Each maker, surety, guarantor and endorser of this Note expressly
waives all notices, demands for payment, presentations for payment, notices of
intention to accelerate the maturity, protest and notice of protest as to this
Note, except for notices expressly provided for in this Note, the Preferred Ship
Mortgage referred to below and any other document securing this Note, if any.
7. It is expressly provided that upon
(a) default in the payment of principal hereunder, as the
same shall become due and payable, or
(b) default in the payment of interest hereunder, as the same
shall become due and payable, which default shall continue for five (5)
or more business days,
the entire remaining unpaid balance of the principal and interest may, at the
option of Holder, be declared to be immediately due and payable.
8. If a default shall occur in the payment when due of any amount
hereunder, and this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection,
or suit is brought on the same, or the same is collected through bankruptcy or
other judicial proceedings, then Maker agrees and promises to reimburse Holder
for actual costs incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable
attorney's fee, collection costs and all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
Holder.
9. Maker's obligations under this Note are secured by that certain
Preferred Ship Mortgage executed and delivered on the date of this Note by Maker
to Holder with respect to the United States flag vessel ms ________________,
Official Number ___________ and an Assignment of Insurances executed and
delivered on the date of this Note by Maker to Holder with respect to said
vessel.
10. Maker will keep a register of this note wherein the name of
________________ will be entered as the holder of the Note. Only the registered
holder of the Note on a payment date shall be entitled to receive payment of
principal and/or interest on the Note. A holder of the Note can transfer the
right to receive payments of principal and/or interest on the Note only by
providing notice of the intended transfer to the Maker and such transfer shall
become effective only upon entry by the Maker of the transferee's name in the
register as the holder of the Note. Any transfer shall only be made to or for
the benefit of an affiliate of Holder except that if a default shall be
continuing in the payment when due of any amount hereunder and Holder shall
reasonably determine that it is necessary or desirable to transfer its rights
under this Note to a citizen of the United States as defined in the Shipping
Act, 1916, as amended, it may do so even if such citizen is not an affiliate of
Holder.
11. This Note has been executed and delivered in and shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without
regard to its conflicts of law rules, it
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being the intent that the substantive laws of Washington shall always apply.
Maker hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state
or federal court sitting in Seattle, King County, Washington, in any action or
proceeding brought to enforce or otherwise arising out of or relating to this
Note and irrevocably waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any objection
which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue in any such action or
proceeding in any such forum, and hereby further irrevocably waives any claim
that any such forum is an inconvenient forum.
NOTICE TO MAKER: ORAL AGREEMENTS OR ORAL COMMITMENTS TO LOAN
MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT OR TO FOREBEAR FROM COLLECTION OF A DEBT
ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER WASHINGTON LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Maker has executed this Note the day and year first
above written.
_______________________., a _________________
By __________________________
Its __________________________
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EXHIBIT E
FORM OF FIRST PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE
PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE
Vessel Name: ___________________________
Official Number: ___________________________
Name and Address of ___________________________, 100%
Shipowner: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Name and Address of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., 100%
Mortgagee: c/o Holland America Line-Westours Inc.
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 U.S.A.
Attn: General Counsel
Date of Mortgage: ____________, 2000
Amount of Mortgage: $___________ excluding interest, expenses and fees, as
contemplated by 46 U.S.C.ss. 31321(b)(3)
THIS PREFERRED SHIP MORTGAGE (the "Mortgage") is made as of this ____
day of _______, 2000, by _______________________________, a
_____________________ corporation (the "Shipowner"), in favor of HAL ANTILLEN
N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation (the "Mortgagee").
RECITALS:
A. Shipowner is the sole owner of the whole of the vessel
_____________, Official Number ______________ (the "Vessel") which vessel is
duly documented in the name of Shipowner under the laws and flag of the United
States of America.
B. Mortgagee has made a loan to Shipowner in the principal amount of
________________________ Dollars (the "Loan") which loan is evidenced by a
promissory note, dated ___________, 2000, in the amount of the Loan, payable to
the order of Mortgagee (the "Note"). A Copy of the form of the Note is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
C. In consideration of Mortgagee having agreed to advance the Loan,
Shipowner has agreed to execute and deliver this Mortgage to Mortgagee for
purposes of securing payment to
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Mortgagee of the sums payable by Shipowner under the Note and the performance of
Shipowner of its obligations thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof and
of this Mortgage.
NOW THEREFORE, THIS MORTGAGE WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of the premises and of the credit extended by
Mortgagee to Shipowner as above recited and of other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and in order to
secure the payment of the Loan evidenced by the Note and the payment of all such
other sums as may hereafter become secured by this Mortgage in accordance with
the terms hereof (the "Obligations"), and to secure the performance and
observance of and compliance with the covenants, terms and conditions herein and
in the Note, Shipowner does by these presents grant, convey, mortgage, pledge,
assign, transfer, set over and confirm the whole of the Vessel unto Mortgagee
and its successors and permitted assigns, together with all of the Earnings (as
hereafter defined) of the Vessel and all of Shipowner's right, title and
interest in and to the boilers, engines, machinery, masts, spars, sails,
rigging, boats, anchors, nets, chains, cables, tackle, apparel, furniture,
fittings, navigation equipment, propulsion equipment, fuel, lubricating and
other oils, consumables and other stores and equipment and all other
appurtenances to the Vessel appertaining or belonging, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired, whether on board or not, and all additions, improvements and
replacements hereafter made in or to the Vessel, or any part thereof, or in or
to the equipment and appurtenances aforesaid and including Shipowner's rights
under any leases in connection therewith, all of which property shall, including
the Earnings, be deemed to be included in the term "Vessel" as used in this
Mortgage.
As further security for the satisfaction of the Obligations, Shipowner
does also grant, convey, mortgage, pledge, assign, transfer, set over and
confirm to Mortgagee absolutely all rights and interests of every kind which now
or at any later time it has to, or in connection with, the Insurances and
Requisition Compensation (as such terms are hereafter defined).
This Mortgage is granted in order to secure the payment of all sums
payable by Shipowner under the Note and the performance by Shipowner of all
obligations thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof and of this
Mortgage, whether now existing or hereafter created. Anything herein to the
contrary notwithstanding, the maximum amount of the direct or contingent
obligations that is or may be secured by this Mortgage at any time is
_________________________________ and No/100 Dollars excluding interest,
expenses, and fees, as contemplated by 46 U.S.C. ss. 31321(b)(3).
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Mortgagee and its successors and
assigns, as trustee, upon the terms herein set forth for the enforcement of the
payment of the Obligations and all interest thereon and to secure the
performance and observance of and compliance with the covenants, terms and
conditions in this Mortgage and in the Note contained;
PROVIDED, these presents are upon the condition that if Shipowner or
its successors or assigns shall pay or cause to be paid to the holders of the
Obligations, the principal of the indebtedness aforesaid and interest thereon as
and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms of
this Mortgage and of the Note, and all other such sums as may hereafter become
secured by this Mortgage in accordance with the terms hereof, and Shipowner
shall perform, observe and comply with all the covenants, terms and conditions
in the Note and in this Mortgage, expressed or
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implied, to be performed, then these presents and the rights hereunder shall
cease, determine and be void, otherwise to be and remain in full force and
effect.
IT IS HEREBY COVENANTED, DECLARED AND AGREED that the Vessel is to be
held subject to the further covenants, conditions, provisions, terms and uses
hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE 1
COVENANTS OF SHIPOWNER
Shipowner covenants and agrees with Mortgagee as follows;
SECTION 1.1 DEFINITIONS. In this Mortgage, unless the contrary
intention appears:
"affiliate" means a person controlled by, controlling or under common
control with another person with "control" for these purposes meaning ownership,
beneficial or otherwise, of 51% or more of the voting or owner equity.
"AMCV" refers to American Classic Voyages Co., a Delaware corporation.
"asset" includes every kind of property, asset, interest or right,
including any present, future or contingent right to any revenues or other
payment.
"company" includes, without limitation, any partnership, joint venture,
corporation, sole proprietorship or unincorporated association.
"Default Rate" means the Reference Rate plus two percent (2.0%).
"Earnings" means all hire, earnings, ticket receipts, issues, revenues,
income and profits of the Vessel, return premiums, salvage awards and
recoveries, recoveries general average or other amounts due and owing as a
consequence of the operation or ownership of the Vessel.
"Environmental Approvals" means all approvals, licenses, permits,
exemptions or authorizations required under applicable Environmental Laws in
connection with the ownership and operation of the Vessel.
"Environmental Claim" means (i) any claim by, or directive from, any
governmental, judicial or other regulatory authority having jurisdiction over
Shipowner alleging breach of, or non-compliance with, any Environmental Laws or
Environmental Approvals or otherwise howsoever relating to or arising out of an
Environmental Incident, or (ii) any claim by any other third party howsoever
relating to or arising out of an Environmental Incident (and, in each such case,
"claim" shall mean a claim for damages, clean-up costs, compliance, remedial
action or otherwise).
"Environmental Incident" means (i) any release of Environmentally
Sensitive Material from the Vessel, (ii) any incident resulting from a collision
between the Vessel and another vessel or some other incident of navigation or
operation in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released from a vessel
other than the Vessel and, in either case, where the Vessel, Shipowner or the
approved
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manager of the Vessel is at fault or otherwise liable (in whole or in part), or
(iii) any incident in which Environmentally Sensitive Material is released from
a vessel other than the Vessel and where the Vessel is arrested as a result
and/or where Shipowner or the approved manager of the Vessel are at fault or
otherwise liable.
"Environmental Laws" means all laws relating to pollution, protection
of the environment, prevention and cleanup of environmental pollution, and the
regulation of shipowners and vessels with respect to environmental matters
(including, without limitation, the United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the
United States Clean Water Act and the United States Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act).
"Environmentally Sensitive Material" means oil, oil products, any other
substance which is polluting, toxic or hazardous or any substance the release of
which into the environment is regulated, prohibited or penalized by or pursuant
to any Environmental Law.
"Event of Default" shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1 below.
"excess risks" means the proportion of the claims for general average,
salvage and salvage charges not recoverable under the hull and machinery
policies in respect of the Vessel in consequence of her insured value being less
than the value at which the Vessel is assessed for the purpose of such claims.
"expense" means any kind of cost, charge or expense (including all
reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses including at or before trial and
on appeal) and any applicable value added, sales or other tax thereon.
"Insurances" means all policies and contracts of insurance (which
expression includes all entries of the Vessel in a protection and indemnity or
war risks association) which are from time to time taken out or entered into in
respect of the Vessel or her Earnings or otherwise howsoever in connection with
the Vessel or her Earnings.
"law" includes all statutes, rules, regulations, treaties,
requirements, conventions, directives, decisions and other pronouncements having
the force of law of any governmental or other regulatory authority.
"liability" includes every kind of debt or liability, present or
future, certain or contingent, whether incurred as principal, surety or
otherwise.
"Major Casualty" means any casualty to the Vessel in respect whereof
the claim or the aggregate of the claims against all insurers, before adjustment
for any relevant franchise or deductible, exceeds Three Million, Two Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,250,000) or the equivalent in any other currency.
"Outstanding Loan" means, as of any given time, the outstanding
principal balance of the Loan together with all accrued and unpaid interest
thereon.
"Permitted Lien" shall have the meaning given in Section 1.7(b) below.
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"person" includes any individual, company, authority, political
subdivision, international organization or other entity.
"protection and indemnity risks" means the usual risks covered by a
protection and indemnity association managed in London including pollution risks
and the proportion (if any) of any sums payable to any other person or persons
in case of collision which are not recoverable under the hull and machinery
policies by reason of the incorporation therein of Clause 8 of the Institute
Time Clauses (Hulls) (1/11/1995) or the Institute Amending Running Down Clause
(I/ 1 0/7 1) or any equivalent provision.
"Receiver" means any receiver and/or manager (or joint receivers and/or
managers) appointed under Section 2.6.
"Reference Rate" has the meaning set forth in the Note.
"Requisition Compensation" includes all moneys or other compensation
payable by reason of requisition of title or for hire or other compulsory
acquisition of the Vessel.
"Security Interest" means (a) a mortgage, charge (whether fixed or
floating) or pledge, any maritime or other lien, encumbrance or any other
security interest of any kind, maritime or non-maritime including, without
limitation, claims of or liability to possession or forfeiture, or (b) the
rights of the plaintiff under an action in rem in which the Vessel has been
arrested or a writ has been issued or similar step taken.
"tax" includes any present or future tax, duty, impost, levy or charge
or any kind which is imposed by any governmental authority and includes all
related penalties, interest and fines.
"Total Loss" means:
(a) actual, constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged total loss of
the Vessel;
(b) any expropriation, confiscation, requisition or compulsory
acquisition of the Vessel, whether for full consideration, a consideration less
than her proper value, a nominal consideration or without any consideration,
which is effected by any government or official authority or by any person or
persons claiming to be or to represent a government or official authority,
excluding a requisition for hire for a fixed period not exceeding the final
maturity of the Note, including any extension of such final maturity;
(c) any arrest, capture, seizure, or detention of the Vessel (including
any hijacking or theft) unless she is within 30 days (90 days in the case in
hijacking or theft) redelivered to Shipowner's full control.
"Total Loss Date" means:
(a) in the case of an actual Total Loss of the Vessel, the date on
which it occurred or, if that is unknown, the date when the Vessel was last
heard of;
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(b) in the case of a constructive, compromised, agreed or arranged
Total Loss of the Vessel, the earliest of:
(i) the date on which a notice of abandonment is given to the
insurers; and
(ii) the date of any compromise, arrangement or agreement made by
or on behalf of Shipowner with the Vessel's insurers in which
the insurers agree to treat the Vessel as a Total Loss; and
(c) in the case of any other type of Total Loss, on the date (or the
most likely date) on which it appears to Mortgagee that the event constituting
the Total Loss occurred.
"war risks" includes the risk of mines and all risks excluded by Clause
23 of the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) (10/1/83).
SECTION 1.2 PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS/VALID MORTGAGE. Shipowner will
pay the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and this Mortgage with interest
pursuant to the terms of the Note and this Mortgage, and shall observe, perform
and comply with each and every one of the covenants, terms and conditions herein
and in the Note on its part to be observed, performed or complied with.
Shipowner will comply with and satisfy in all material respects the provisions
of Chapter 313 of Title 46 of the United States Code, as amended, and execute
and deliver all other documents and take all other actions Mortgagee reasonably
deems necessary in order to establish, perfect and maintain this Mortgage as a
valid, enforceable, and duly perfected preferred mortgage thereunder upon the
Vessel and upon all renewals, improvements and replacements made in or to the
same. Shipowner shall remain liable to perform all its respective obligations
connected with the Vessel, it being agreed that Mortgagee shall not, in any
circumstances, have or incur any obligation of any kind in connection with the
Vessel except to the extent expressly provided herein, including upon the
exercise of Mortgagee's remedies hereunder and other than as required by 46 CFR
ss.ss. 221.17 and 221.19.
SECTION 1.3 VESSEL DOCUMENTATION. Shipowner represents, warrants and
covenants that:
(a) it is now, and shall remain during the life of this Mortgage, a
citizen of the United States as defined in 46 U.S.C. ss. 12102(a) and under
Section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended;
(b) it will keep the Vessel documented in its name as a United States
of America ship and will not do or allow to be done anything whereby such
documentation may be forfeited or imperiled; and
(c) it will not without the previous consent in writing of Mortgagee
change the name of the Vessel or change or transfer the flag of the Vessel.
SECTION 1.4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Shipowner represents,
warrants and covenants to Mortgagee as follows.
(a) Shipowner is duly incorporated and validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of _________________________ and shall so
remain during the life of this Mortgage;
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(b) Shipowner has the corporate capacity, and has taken all corporate
action and obtained all consents of its directors and shareholders necessary for
it to execute and comply with this Mortgage and the Note;
(c) all consents, governmental or otherwise, required to enable
Mortgagee to execute this Mortgage and the Note and comply with the terms hereof
and thereof have been obtained, remain valid and in full force and effect and
are not subject to revocation;
(d) this Mortgage and the Note constitute Shipowner's legal, valid and
binding obligations enforceable against Shipowner in accordance with their
respective terms except as enforceability may be limited by applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or
transfer or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights
generally and by general equitable principles; and
(e) the execution by Shipowner of the Note and this Mortgage and its
compliance with the terms thereof and hereof will not involve or lead to a
contravention, breach or default of or under the constitutional documents of
Shipowner or any contractual or other obligation or restriction which is binding
on Shipowner or any of its assets.
SECTION 1.5 OWNERSHIP AND SECURITY INTERESTS; MORTGAGEE'S RIGHT TO
PROTECTION.
(a) Shipowner represents and warrants that it lawfully owns and is
lawfully possessed of the Vessel free from all Security Interests including,
without limitation, claims of or liability to possession, forfeiture or penalty,
except (a) the lien of this Mortgage, and (b) the Permitted Liens. Except as
otherwise provided herein, Shipowner warrants and shall defend title to and
possession of the Vessel and to every part thereof for the benefit of Mortgagee
against the claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.
(b) Mortgagee shall be entitled to take any action which it may
reasonably think necessary for the purpose of protecting or maintaining the
security created by this Mortgage except that Mortgagee, prior to taking any
such action, shall give Shipowner a reasonable opportunity to perform same.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to effectuate the foregoing
Mortgagee may:
(i) effect, replace and renew any Insurances required hereby;
(ii) arrange for the carrying out of such surveys and/or repairs
of the Vessel as are required hereby; and
(iii) discharge any liabilities charged on the Vessel, or otherwise
relating to or affecting her, which, if unpaid, may become a Security
Interest on the Vessel, and/or take any measures which Mortgagee may
deem reasonably necessary for the purpose of securing her release
therefrom. Notwithstanding the above, no liability shall be discharged
if (i) Shipowner shall contest such liability in good faith through
appropriate proceedings, (ii) Shipowner sets aside with Mortgagee
adequate reserves reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, or otherwise obtains a
protection and indemnity
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club letter of assurance reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee, with
respect to any such liability so contested, and (iii) the non-discharge
thereof does not in any way hinder the operation or trading of the
Vessel or impair Shipowner's ownership of the Vessel or the rights of
Mortgagee under this Mortgage.
SECTION 1.6 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE. Shipowner will place, and at all
times will retain, a properly certified copy of this Mortgage on board the
Vessel with her papers and will cause such certified copy and such papers to be
exhibited to any and all persons having business therewith which might give rise
to any Security Interest thereon other than Permitted Liens, and to any
representative of Mortgagee; and will place and keep prominently displayed in
the chart room and in the Master's cabin of the Vessel a framed printed notice
in plain type of such size that the paragraph of reading matter shall cover a
space not less than 6 inches wide by 9 inches high, and reading as follows:
"NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
This Vessel is owned by ________________________, a
________________ _______, and is covered by a Preferred Ship
Mortgage in favor of ________________________, a
_______________________, under authority of Chapter 313 of
Title 46 of the United States Code, as amended. Under the
terms of said Mortgage, neither the owner, any charterer, the
Master of this Vessel, any operator nor any other person has
the right, power or authority to create, incur or permit to be
imposed upon this Vessel any lien whatsoever other than liens
expressly permitted thereby."
SECTION 1.7 DISCHARGE OF SECURITY INTERESTS.
(a) Except for the lien of this Mortgage and Permitted Liens,
Shipowner will not create or suffer to be continued any Security Interest on the
Vessel and in due course and in any event within thirty (30) days after the same
becomes due and payable will pay or cause to be discharged all claims or demands
which, if not paid or discharged, might result in the creation of a Security
Interest on the Vessel and will cause the Vessel to be released or discharged
from each such Security Interest. Similarly, if a Security Interest is filed
against the Vessel or if the Vessel is otherwise attached, levied upon, or taken
into custody or detained by any proceeding in any court or tribunal or by any
government or other authority, Shipowner will promptly notify Mortgagee thereof
and will, within fourteen (14) days of said event, cause the Vessel to be
released and all Security Interests thereon other than that of this Mortgage and
the Permitted Liens, to be discharged. Notwithstanding the above, no Security
Interest need be discharged if (i) Shipowner shall contest such Security
Interest in good faith through appropriate proceedings, (ii) Shipowner sets
aside with Mortgagee adequate reserves reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or otherwise obtains a
protection and indemnity club letter of assurance reasonably acceptable to
Mortgagee, with respect to any such Security Interest so contested, and (iii)
the non-discharge thereof does not in any way hinder the operation or trading of
the Vessel or impair Shipowner's ownership of the Vessel or the rights of
Mortgagee under this Mortgage.
(b) As used in this Mortgage, "Permitted Liens" means:
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(i) liens for crew wages (including wages of the Master to the
extent provided by 46 U.S.C. ss. 11112) accrued for not more than
thirty (30) days;
(ii) liens for taxes, assessments, governmental charges, fines
and penalties not at the time delinquent;
(iii) liens incurred in the ordinary course of trading the
Vessel not exceeding $1,500,000 at any time outstanding;
(iv) liens created by or through Mortgagee prior to the date
of this Mortgage but only until such time as Mortgagee has discharged
same;
(v) liens to which Mortgagee has given its prior written
consent.
Nothing in this Section 1.7(b) shall be deemed a waiver of the preferred lien
status of this Mortgage or of Mortgagee's rights under Sections 1.7(a) and 1.8.
(c) Shipowner shall not without the previous consent in writing of
Mortgagee (not to be unreasonably withheld) put the Vessel into the possession
of any person for the purpose of work being done upon her in an amount exceeding
or likely to exceed Three Million, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($3,250,000) (or the equivalent in any other currency) unless such person shall
first have given to Mortgagee and in terms reasonably satisfactory to it a
written undertaking not to exercise any lien on the Vessel or her Insurances for
the cost of such work In lieu of providing such undertaking, Shipowner may
instead provide Mortgagee with an opinion of counsel, from a law firm and in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee, that any such lien
would not have priority over the lien of this Mortgage.
SECTION 1.8 ARREST OF VESSEL. If the Vessel is attached or arrested,
Shipowner shall promptly notify Mortgagee by telephone, facsimile transmission,
telex or telegraph, confirmed by letter, and shall, if the Vessel is attached or
arrested, within fourteen (14) days cause the Vessel to be released and all
Security Interests thereon other than the lien of this Mortgage and the
Permitted Liens to be discharged, and shall promptly notify Mortgagee concerning
such release and discharge; provided, however, any Permitted Liens that have
resulted in the libel, complaint, attachment or arrest must also be discharged
forthwith. Notwithstanding the above, no Security Interest need be discharged if
(i) Shipowner shall contest such Security Interest in good faith through
appropriate proceedings, (ii) Shipowner sets aside with Mortgagee adequate
reserves reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, or otherwise obtains a protection and indemnity
club letter of assurance reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee, with respect to any
such Security Interest so contested, and (iii) the non-discharge thereof does
not in any way hinder the operation or trading of the Vessel or impair
Shipowner's ownership of the Vessel or the rights of Mortgagee under this
Mortgage. Upon any unreasonable delay by Shipowner to act promptly and
appropriately with respect thereto, Shipowner authorizes and empowers Mortgagee
to appear in the name of Shipowner in any court of any country or other
jurisdiction where an action is pending against the Vessel because of or on
account of any alleged Security Interest thereon from which it has not been so
released, and to take such actions as to it as Mortgagee may deem proper towards
the defense of such action, the purchase or discharge of such alleged Security
Interest, or the release of the Vessel, including, without limitation, posting
adequate security therefor. All reasonable expenditures made or
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incurred by Mortgagee for the purpose of such defense, purchase or discharge
shall be a debt due from Shipowner to Mortgagee and shall be secured by the lien
of this Mortgage, and shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal from time to
time to the Default Rate.
SECTION 1.9 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF VESSEL. Shipowner covenants
and agrees to:
(a) maintain and preserve the Vessel in good running order and repair,
so that the Vessel shall be, in so far as due diligence can make her so, tight,
staunch, strong and well and sufficiently tackled, appareled, furnished,
equipped and in every respect seaworthy and in good operating condition;
(b) maintain and preserve the Vessel consistent with first-class
ship-ownership and management practice and so as to maintain her present class
(namely ___________ at _____________[Lloyds Register of Shipping/American Bureau
of Shipping]) or an equivalent class with _________________ [Lloyds Register of
Shipping/American Bureau of Shipping] or another classification society approved
by Mortgagee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, free of
recommendations and qualifications affecting class save those notified to and
approved in writing by Mortgagee and so as to comply with all applicable laws
from time to time applicable to vessels documented under the laws and flag of
the United States of America. Mortgagee shall not withhold its approval as to
those recommendations or qualifications affecting class which do not prevent the
Vessel from remaining in normal passenger service so long as Shipowner executes
an undertaking, in form and substance satisfactory to Mortgagee, to take such
actions as are necessary to remove same at the Vessel's next scheduled drydock
or wetdock but in no event subsequent to a sale of the Vessel pursuant to
Section 2.2;
(c) not make any modification to the Vessel which would, or would be
reasonably likely to, materially alter the structure, type or performance
characteristics of the Vessel or materially reduce the value of the Vessel;
(d) procure that all repairs to or replacement of any damaged, worn or
lost parts or equipment be effected in such manner (both as regards workmanship
and quality of materials) as to not materially diminish the value of the Vessel;
(e) not remove any material part of, or item of equipment installed on,
the Vessel unless the part or item so removed is no longer required for the
operation of the Vessel or is forthwith replaced by a suitable part or item
which is in the same condition as or better condition than the part or item
removed, is free from any Security Interest in favor of any person other than
Mortgagee (and other than Permitted Liens) and becomes an installation on the
Vessel and the property of Shipowner and subject to the lien constituted by this
Mortgage;
(f) submit the Vessel regularly to such periodical or other surveys as
may be required for classification purposes and supply to Mortgagee copies of
all survey reports issued in respect thereof;
(g) permit Mortgagee by surveyors or other persons appointed by it for
that purpose to board the Vessel at all reasonable times and on reasonable prior
notice, for the purpose of inspecting her condition or papers or for the purpose
of satisfying themselves in regard to proposed or executed repairs and to afford
all proper facilities for such inspections, provided Mortgagee does not
materially interfere with the schedule or operation of the Vessel;
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(h) promptly furnish to Mortgagee copies of all such information in the
possession or under the control of Shipowner or any of its affiliates, as
Mortgagee may from time to time reasonably require regarding the Vessel, her
employment, position and engagements, particulars of all towages and salvages
and, upon Mortgagee's request in writing, copies of all charters and other
contracts for her employment or otherwise howsoever concerning her;
(i) notify Mortgagee forthwith of:
(i) any casualty to the Vessel which is or is likely to be
a Major Casualty;
(ii) any occurrence in consequence whereof the Vessel has
become or is, by the passing of time or otherwise, likely to become a
Total Loss;
(iii) any requirement or recommendation made by any insurer
or classification society or by any competent authority affecting class
or which would or would be reasonably likely to materially affect the
operation of the Vessel;
(iv) any arrest of the Vessel or the exercise or purported
exercise of any Security Interest on the Vessel or her Insurances or
any requisition of the Vessel;
(v) any intended drydocking or wetdocking of the Vessel;
(vi) an incident of salvage or general average with respect
to the Vessel;
(vii) any Environmental Claim being or made against Shipowner
or otherwise in connection with the Vessel; or
(viii) any Environmental Incident occurring,
(j) keep proper books of account in respect of the Vessel and as and
when Mortgagee may so reasonably require make such books available for
inspection on behalf of Mortgagee at reasonable times and on reasonable notice,
and furnish satisfactory evidence that the wages and allotments and the
insurance and pension contributions of the Master and crew are being regularly
paid and that all deductions from crew's wages in respect of tax and/or social
security liability are being properly accounted for and that the Master has no
claim for disbursements other than those incurred by him in the ordinary course
of trading on the voyage then in progress;
(k) comply in all material respects, or procure such compliance, with
all Environmental Laws and Environmental Approvals relating to the Vessel, its
operation or management and the business of Shipowner from time to time; and
(l) keep Mortgagee advised, in writing on such regular basis and in
such detail as Mortgagee shall reasonably require, of Shipowner's response to
every Environmental Claim and Environmental Incident.
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SECTION 1.10 LEGAL COMPLIANCE. Shipowner will cause the Vessel and its
operations to comply at all times and in all material respects with (i) all laws
of the United States applicable to the Vessel, as in effect from time to time,
and (ii) all laws applicable to the Vessel and its operation in all trades and
locations in which it operates or is located from time to time; and the Vessel
shall have on board as and when required thereby valid certificates of
inspection and all other certificates evidencing compliance therewith. The
Vessel shall not engage in any unlawful trade or violate or be operated in
violation of any applicable law, or carry any passenger, cargo, or other matter
that will expose it to penalty, forfeiture or capture. Shipowner shall obtain
and file all certificates of financial responsibility legally required in all
jurisdictions in which the Vessel is located from time to time. Shipowner shall
prepare and file all environmental pollution prevention and contingency plans
and other matters required under all applicable Environmental Laws. Shipowner
shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to ensure that no illegal
drugs or drug paraphernalia are used or kept on board the Vessel. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Shipowner shall take all reasonable
precautions to prevent any infringements of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 of
the United States of America (as the same may be amended and/or re-enacted from
time to time hereafter) or any similar legislation applicable to the Vessel in
any jurisdiction in which the Vessel shall trade. For this purpose, Shipowner
shall enter into such sea carrier initiative agreement with the United States
Customs Service as shall be reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee where such
agreement is required by the laws of the United States or such agreement is
recommended by the United States Customs Service, and shall otherwise comply
with the zero tolerance anti-drug policy of the United States Government.
SECTION 1.11 LOCATION OF VESSEL. Without limiting the right of
Shipowner to perform work on the Vessel in accordance with the requirements of
this Mortgage, the Vessel shall not be abandoned, deactivated or laid up in any
port or place. Without the prior written consent of Mortgagee, the Vessel shall
not depart the United States of America, the Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding
it, or Canada, except for nonstop voyages between points therein.
SECTION 1.12. INSURANCES
(a) Shipowner will at its own expense insure the Vessel and keep the
same insured (in lawful money of the United States) for hull and machinery (fire
and usual marine risks, including excess risks), general mortgagee's interest,
and against protection and indemnity risks and war risks. Such insurances shall
be in form, in amounts, and with deductibles generally insured against by, and
otherwise generally consistent with, the practices of prudent operators of
luxury cruise ships, and with reputable and financially sound insurance
companies, brokers, underwriters, funds, mutual insurance associations and
clubs. Shipowner shall reimburse Mortgagee within ten (10) days of demand for
any costs or expenses reasonably incurred by Mortgagee in obtaining reports from
time to time (but not more than once per year) from an independent marine
insurance broker as to the compliance with this Section of the Insurances
effected or proposed to be effected by Shipowner pursuant to this Section 1.12.
Shipowner shall promptly deliver to such broker any and all such information in
relation to the said Insurances as such broker may reasonably require.
(b) Unless Mortgagee shall object in its reasonable discretion, the
protection and indemnity, hull and machinery and mortgagee's interest insurance
required by this Section 1.12 may be on the American Institute forms current at
the time such insurance takes effect with deductibles or franchises no higher
than the following: Hull and Machinery; All claims, each accident or occurrence
- - $750,000.
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(c) Protection and indemnity insurance in respect to the Vessel shall
be by unlimited entry in an insurance association or placed with brokers or
underwriters reasonably acceptable to Mortgagee and shall include pollution
liabilities (including coverage for third party claims, statutory and
governmental cleanup liabilities, penalties and fines in the minimum amount of
$500,000,000 for any one occurrence), and full passenger liability cover, with
deductibles or franchises no higher than $200,000.
(d) For the purposes of insurance against Total Loss, the Vessel shall
be insured for and valued at an amount of at least equal to the full commercial
value of the Vessel but in no event less than the lower of $120,000,000 or 120%
of the Outstanding Loan. For purposes of broker's reports and opinions, the
broker giving the same may rely on a statement as to the full commercial value
of the Vessel and the gross tonnage of the Vessel as furnished annually by
Shipowner to such broker and Mortgagee at the time insurance is negotiated with
underwriters or insurance providers.
(e) All insurance other than protection and indemnity insurance shall
be taken out in the names of Shipowner and Mortgagee as their respective
interests may appear; the policies or certificates shall provide that there
shall be no recourse against Mortgagee for payment of premiums, contributions or
calls; and all insurance shall provide for at least ten (10) days' prior notice
to be given to Mortgagee by the underwriters or other insurance providers in
event of cancellation or any material change in coverage. Protection and
indemnity insurance cover notes shall indicate the interest of Mortgagee.
Shipowner shall pay all premiums, calls, contributions or other sums owing on
such insurance before they become delinquent and shall produce all relevant
receipts when so required by Mortgagee.
(f) The interest of Mortgagee shall be duly endorsed upon all slips,
cover notes, policies, certificates of entry or other instruments of insurance
issued or to be issued in connection with the Insurances by means of a loss
payable clause reflecting the terms of Section 1.17 and a notice of assignment
(signed by Shipowner) each in such form as shall from time to time be reasonably
approved in writing by Mortgagee. Copies of all such slips and other items above
referred to shall be provided by Shipowner to Mortgagee promptly upon request.
(g) Shipowner shall, upon request, authorize the brokers to provide
Mortgagee with all such information that is available to them regarding the
Insurances as Mortgagee may reasonably require. Shipowner shall, upon request
from Mortgagee, ensure that the brokers furnish Mortgagee with a letter or
letters or undertaking in such form as may from time to time be reasonably
required by Mortgagee, such letter or letters to include undertakings by the
brokers that:
(i) they will hold the instruments of insurance, and the
benefit of the Insurances thereunder, to the order of Mortgagee in
accordance with the terms of the loss payable clause referred to in
Section 1.12(f);
(ii) they will have endorsed on each and every policy as and
when the same is issued the loss payable clause and the notice of
assignment referred to in Section 1.12(f);
(iii) they will advise Mortgagee within ten (10) days of any
material changes which may be made to the terms of the Insurances and
notify Mortgagee, not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiry or
cancellation of the said insurance, in the event of their not having
received notice of renewal instructions from Shipowner and/or its
agents;
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(iv) they will not set off against any sum recoverable in
respect of a claim against the Vessel under the Insurances any premiums
or other amounts due to the brokers or any other person in respect of
any other vessel nor cancel the Insurances as to Mortgagee by reason of
non-payment of such premiums or other amounts prior to giving the
requisite notice provided for above; and
(v) they will not permit any assured or loss payee to be
added to any policy without obtaining the prior written consent of
Mortgagee.
(h) All hull and machinery and mortgagee's interest insurance policies
or certificates shall provide that losses thereunder shall be payable to
Mortgagee, and all insurance proceeds received by Mortgagee or Shipowner shall
be distributed, as provided below in Section 1.17.
(i) Shipowner shall not, without the prior written consent of Mortgagee
(not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise or abandon any claim under
the Insurances for a Total Loss or for a Major Casualty.
(j) Shipowner agrees that it will not do any act, or voluntarily suffer
or permit any act to be done, whereby any insurance required hereunder shall or
may be invalidated, voided, suspended, impaired or defeated and will not suffer
or permit the Vessel to engage in any voyage or to carry any cargo not permitted
under the policies of insurance in effect, without first covering the Vessel
with insurance required by this Mortgage for such voyage or the carriage of such
cargo.
(k) In the event that any claim or lien is asserted against the Vessel
for loss, damage or expense which is covered by insurance hereunder, and it is
necessary for Shipowner to obtain a bond or supply other security to prevent the
arrest of the Vessel or to release the Vessel from arrest on account of such
claim or lien, Mortgagee may, in its sole discretion, and upon notice to
Shipowner, assign to any person executing a surety or guarantee bond or other
agreement to save or release the Vessel from such arrest, all right, title and
interest of Mortgagee in and to said insurance covering said loss, damage or
expense, as collateral security to indemnify such person against liability under
said bond or agreement.
(l) At least thirty days before the relevant policies or contracts
expire, Shipowner shall renew the expiring Insurances, and upon the renewal of
the said Insurances, ensure that the brokers and/or the war risks and protection
and indemnity risks associations with which any such renewal is effected shall
notify Mortgagee in writing of the terms and conditions of such renewal.
(m) Shipowner shall obtain and maintain a Certificate of Financial
Responsibility as required by the United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and
make all such quarterly or other voyage declarations as may from time to time be
required by the protection and indemnity risks association in order to maintain
cover for trading to the United States of America and Exclusive Economic Zone
(as defined in the said United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990) and promptly
deliver to Mortgagee copies of all such declarations.
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SECTION 1.13 REQUISITION. Shipowner agrees that in the event of the
requisition of title to or use (but only if the period of use exceeds 180 days)
of the Vessel, all amounts which are owed or payable as compensation for the
Vessel or for its use are hereby assigned to and shall be paid over to Mortgagee
to be applied toward payment of the Obligations and all sums otherwise owing
under or secured by this Mortgage, whether or not the same are then due and
payable, in which event the balance shall be applied as provided in Section 2.9,
and to that end Shipowner agrees to execute and deliver all other and further
instruments reasonably requested by Mortgagee. Mortgagee is hereby irrevocably
and individually appointed Shipowner's attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest
to execute all such instruments which Shipowner is required to execute and
deliver in this Section 1.13 but fails to execute and deliver promptly on
request.
SECTION 1.14 TRANSFER/CHARTER OF VESSEL. Shipowner will not sell,
mortgage, transfer, assign, convey, transfer or demise charter the Vessel,
without the prior written consent of Mortgagee, and any such written consent to
any one such event shall not be construed to be a waiver of this provision with
respect to any subsequent proposed sale, mortgage, transfer, assignment,
conveyance or demise charter. Any such sale, mortgage, transfer, assignment,
conveyance or demise charter of the Vessel shall be subject to the provisions of
this Mortgage and the lien it creates. Mortgagee shall not withhold its consent
in the event of a proposed sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer or demise
charter to an affiliate of Shipowner so long as both Shipowner and the vendee,
assignee, transferee or charterer (as the case may be) remain liable for the
Obligations and for the performance and observance of and compliance with the
covenants, terms and conditions in this Mortgage. Shipowner shall not let the
Vessel by any time or consecutive voyage charter(s) for a term which exceeds, or
which by virtue of any optional extensions therein contained is likely to
exceed, six months' duration. Shipowner shall not let the Vessel on terms
whereby more than two months' hire (or the equivalent) is payable in advance.
Shipowner shall not let the Vessel otherwise than on bona fide arm's length
terms. Shipowner shall not appoint a manager of the Vessel other than one
approved by Mortgagee in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. Forthwith upon being required so to do by Mortgagee, Shipowner shall
enter into an assignment to Mortgagee, as further security for the Obligations,
of the benefit, but not the burden, of any letting of the Vessel whether or not
Mortgagee's consent thereof is required under this Section 1.14.
SECTION 1.15 BONDS. Shipowner warrants that all surety bonds or other
undertakings or instruments required by any applicable law to secure the payment
of wages or the payment of any other sum in respect to the operation of the
Vessel shall be obtained, effective and filed in the required amounts and in
accordance with applicable law. In the event that any such bond, undertaking or
instrument has not been obtained or is at any time not in effect as required by
any applicable law, then, after notice to Shipowner and a reasonable opportunity
for Shipowner to obtain the bond, undertaking or instrument, Mortgagee may
obtain the same, and the expense thereof shall be paid forthwith to Mortgagee
after notice of such expense has been given and, together with interest thereon
at the Default Rate, shall be added to the sums secured hereby as of the date
notice is given that such expense has been incurred. Shipowner shall use its
best efforts to ensure that all such surety bonds and all parties liable on or
in respect of them, by guaranty or otherwise, waive the right to be subrogated
to the rights against the Vessel, if any, of those who receive funds or who are
paid out of the proceeds of such surety bonds or other undertakings.
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SECTION 1.16 NO SET-OFF OR TAX DEDUCTION
(a) All amounts due from Shipowner under this Mortgage and the Note
shall be paid (i) without any form of set-off, counterclaim, cross-claim or
condition, and (ii) free and clear of any tax deduction except a tax deduction
which Shipowner is required by law to make. In this Section, "tax deduction"
means any deduction or withholding for or on account of any present or future
tax.
(b) If Shipowner is required by law to make a tax deduction from any
payment:
(i) it shall notify Mortgagee as soon as it becomes aware of
the requirement; and
(ii) it shall pay the tax deducted to the appropriate taxation
authority promptly, and in any event before any fine or penalty arises.
(c) Within one (1) month after making the payment referred to in
(b)(ii) above in this Section, Shipowner shall deliver to Mortgagee documentary
evidence satisfactory to Mortgagee that the tax concerned has been paid to the
appropriate taxation authority.
SECTION 1.17. RECEIPTS OF INSURANCES
(a) The policies or certificates of the Insurances may provide that,
unless the underwriters or insurance providers shall have been otherwise
instructed by notice in writing from Mortgagee that an Event of Default shall
have occurred and is continuing, and Mortgagee agrees that during any period in
which an Event of Default is not continuing, sums recoverable in respect of
Insurances shall be payable as follows (and Mortgagee and Shipowner shall take
all necessary actions to cause such payments to be so made):
(i) any loss under any insurance on the Vessel with respect to
protection and indemnity or collision liability risks may be paid
directly to the person to whom any liability covered by such insurance
has been incurred, or to Shipowner to reimburse it for any loss, damage
or expense incurred by it and covered by such insurance, provided that
in the latter event the underwriter or insurance provider shall have
first received evidence that the liability insured against has been
discharged;
(ii) in the case of any loss (other than a loss covered by
subparagraph (i) above in this subsection (a) or by subsection (e) of
this Section 1.17 or a loss involving a Major Casualty) under any
insurance with respect to the Vessel involving any damage to the Vessel
or liability of the Vessel, the underwriters or insurance providers may
pay directly for the repair, salvage, liability or other charges
involved, or may pay same directly to Shipowner which shall apply it in
making good the loss and/or satisfying the liability, and fully
repairing all damage in respect of which that insurance money was
received; and
(iii) in the case of any loss involving a Major Casualty
(other than a loss covered by subparagraph (i) above in this subsection
(a) or by subsection (e) of this Section 1.17) the underwriters or
insurance providers shall make payments of the proceeds of Insurances
from time to time to Mortgagee which shall, in turn and from time to
time as requested by Shipowner, pay same to Shipowner so long as
Shipowner is in compliance with the Repair Guidelines (as defined
below).
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(b) No payment shall be made to or retained by Shipowner if there shall
have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default, and payment of proceeds of
insurances in such case shall be paid to Mortgagee and applied against the
Obligations or, at Mortgagee's option, paid to Shipowner to reimburse Shipowner
for costs and expenses incurred in repairing the Vessel from such casualty.
(c) Any loss which is paid to Mortgagee but which should have been
paid, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, directly to Shipowner,
shall be paid by Mortgagee to or as directed by Shipowner, but only if there
shall not have occurred any Event of Default. Any loss which is paid to
Shipowner but which should have been paid, in accordance with the provisions of
this Section, directly to Mortgagee, shall be paid by Shipowner to or as
directed by Mortgagee.
(d) As used above, "compliance with the Repair Guidelines" shall mean
in respect of a Major Casualty, each of the following shall have occurred or
been satisfied in Mortgagee's discretion, to be reasonably exercised;
(i) the plans and specifications, cost breakdown, construction
contract, construction schedule and contractors for the work of repair
or reconstruction of the Vessel must all be reasonably acceptable to
Mortgagee, and the work on the Vessel must be carried out in accordance
therewith;
(ii) Mortgagee must receive evidence reasonably satisfactory
to it that after repair or reconstruction, the Vessel would be in
substantially similar condition as existed prior to the Major Casualty
(or as Mortgagee shall otherwise reasonably approve);
(iii) the proceeds of the Insurances must be sufficient in
Mortgagee's reasonable determination to pay for the total cost of
repair or reconstruction, or Shipowner must provide its own funds
prorata with proceeds of the Insurances to ensure that such aggregate
funds are sufficient for the completion of the repair or
reconstruction; and
(iv) Shipowner shall obtain customary lien waivers from
contractors in connection with such repair or construction, such
waivers to be reasonably satisfactory to Mortgagee.
(e) In the event of a Total Loss, all amounts payable therefor from
insurance required hereunder shall be paid to Mortgagee and shall be applied
against the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.9 below.
ARTICLE 2
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
SECTION 2.1 EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following
events shall constitute an "Event of Default" hereunder:
(a) default in the payment of the whole or any part of the principal of
the Loan when the same shall become due and payable, whether at maturity, by
acceleration or otherwise;
(b) default in the payment of any other of the Obligations or any
interest thereon when and as the same shall become due and payable as provided
in the Note and this Mortgage, whether at maturity, by acceleration or
otherwise, and such default shall continue for at least five (5) business days;
or
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(c) default in the due and punctual observance and performance of any
provision of Sections 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, 1.11, 1.12, 1.14 or 3.4 hereof; or
(d) default in the due observance or performance of any of the other
covenants and conditions herein required to be kept and performed by Shipowner
and continuance of such default for thirty (30) days after notice of default is
received from Mortgagee; or
(e) Shipowner or AMCV shall (i) file a petition seeking relief for
itself under Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter
amended, or (ii) fail to timely controvert a petition filed against it seeking
relief under Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter
amended; or
(f) an order for relief shall be entered against Shipowner or AMCV
under Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter
amended, which order is not vacated, stayed or dismissed within 90 days; or
(g) the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, or custodian of
Shipowner or AMCV or a substantial part of Shipowner's or AMCV's property which
remains undismissed or not vacated for 90 days;
(h) upon the expiration of 120 days after the filing of any involuntary
petition against Shipowner or AMCV seeking any of the relief specified in
subsection (e) or (f) above without the petition being vacated, discharged or
dismissed prior to that time; or
(i) Shipowner or AMCV shall (i) make a general assignment for the
benefit of its creditors, or (ii) consent to the appointment of or taking
possession by a receiver, liquidator, or custodian of all or a substantial part
of its property, or (iii) admits its insolvency or inability to pay its debts as
they become due, or (iv) fail generally to pay its debts as they become due.
SECTION 2.2 CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall
occur and be continuing, then in any such case and at any time thereafter
Mortgagee may exercise all rights, powers, privileges and remedies hereunder or
otherwise existing or arising by agreement, at law, or in equity, in admiralty,
or otherwise (including, without limitation, the exercise of all powers
possessed by it as mortgagee, chargee and assignee of the Vessel, Insurances and
Requisition Compensation conferred by the law of any country or territory the
courts of which have or claim any jurisdiction in respect of Shipowner, the
Vessel, the Insurances or Requisition Compensation), and without limiting the
foregoing, Mortgagee shall have the right to:
(a) declare the Loan and any of the other Obligations to be due and
payable immediately, and upon such declaration the entire unpaid principal of
and interest on the Loan and the other Obligations to date of declaration shall
become and be immediately due and payable, and thereafter shall bear interest at
the Default Rate;
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(b) exercise all the rights and remedies in foreclosure and otherwise
given to mortgagees by the provisions of Chapter 313 of Title 46 of the United
States Code, as at any time amended, subject to 46 CFR ss.ss. 221.17 and 221.19;
(c) bring suit at law, in equity or in admiralty, as it may deem
advisable, to recover judgment for any and all amounts due under the
Obligations, or otherwise hereunder, and collect the same out of any and all
property of Shipowner whether covered by this Mortgage or not;
(d) take the Vessel, wherever the same may be, without legal process
and remove the Vessel to any port or place selected by Mortgagee. To the extent
permitted by law, Shipowner or any other person in possession shall, forthwith
upon demand of Mortgagee, and at Shipowner's expense, surrender possession of
the Vessel as demanded by Mortgagee, and Mortgagee may hold, lay up, charter,
operate, or otherwise use the Vessel, subject always to 46 CFR ss.ss. 221.17 and
221.19, for such time and upon such terms as it may deem to be for its best
advantage, accounting for the net profits, if any, arising from such use and
charging upon all receipts from such use or from the sale of the Vessel by court
proceedings or pursuant to subsection (e) below, all reasonable costs, charges,
damages, losses or other expenses incurred by reason of such use or sale;
(e) sell the Vessel in compliance with applicable law at a properly
conducted public sale at any place and at such time as Mortgagee may reasonably
specify, and in such manner as Mortgagee may reasonably deem advisable, free
from all claims by Shipowner, after first giving notice of the time and place of
sale with a general description of the property in the following manner: (i) by
publishing such notice for not less than ten (10) days in The Wall Street
Journal or The Journal of Commerce and in such other newspaper(s), if any, as
may be required by the court or court rules; (ii) by mailing (and facsimile
transmission or delivering) a similar notice to Shipowner at least ten (10) days
prior to the scheduled date of the sale; and (iii) by posting notice of sale on
the Vessel;
(f) require that all policies and other documents relating to the
Insurances (including details of and correspondence concerning outstanding
claims) be forthwith delivered to or to the order of Mortgagee;
(g) collect, recover and give a good discharge for any monies or claims
forming part of, or arising in relation to, the Vessel, the Insurances or the
Requisition Compensation, and to permit any brokers through whom collection or
recovery is effected to charge the usual brokerage therefor;
(h) to take over or commence or defend (if necessary using the name of
Shipowner) any claims or proceedings relating to, or affecting, the Vessel, the
Insurances or the Requisition Compensation which Mortgagee may think fit and to
abandon, release or settle in any way any such claims or proceedings; and/or
(j) to enter into any other transaction or arrangement of any kind not
described above or to do anything in relation to the Vessel, the Insurances or
the Requisition Compensation which Mortgagee acting reasonably may think fit.
In the event of an order for relief with respect to Shipowner under the United
States Bankruptcy Code, as amended, the entire, aggregate unpaid principal
balance of the Loan, all accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Loan,
and all other amounts payable with respect to the Loan or under this
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Mortgage, the Note and the other documents, instruments, agreements, and
certificates delivered thereunder relating to the Loan or other Obligations,
automatically shall become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand,
protest, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor or any notice of any kind, all
of which are hereby expressly waived by Shipowner.
SECTION 2.3 SALE OF VESSEL. A sale of the Vessel made in pursuance of
this Mortgage, whether under the power of sale hereby granted or any judicial
proceedings, shall operate to divest all right, title and interest of any nature
whatsoever of Shipowner therein and thereto. Nevertheless, the Vessel shall not
be sold to any parties who are not lawfully entitled to acquire it. No purchaser
shall be bound to inquire whether notice has been given or whether any default
has occurred, or as to the propriety of the sale, or as to the application of
the proceeds thereof. In case of such sale, Mortgagee shall be entitled, for the
purpose of making settlement or payment for the property purchased, to use and
apply the Obligations in order that there may be credited against the amount
remaining due and unpaid thereon the sums payable out of the net proceeds of
such sale to the holder of the Obligations after allowing for the costs and
expense of sale and other charges. Such purchaser shall be credited, on account
of such purchase price, with the net proceeds that shall have been credited upon
the Obligations. At such sale, Mortgagee or any holder of the Obligations may
bid for and purchase such property, and upon compliance with the terms of sale
may hold, retain and dispose of such property, subject always to 46 CFR ss.ss.
221.17 and 221.19, without further accountability therefor. Mortgagee shall not
have any liability to Shipowner in connection with any disposition of the Vessel
hereunder, nor shall Shipowner be entitled to any set-off, counterclaim, or
recoupment with respect to any claim of such a liability. Shipowner shall have
no liability to Mortgagee for any failure of Mortgagee to comply with 46 CFR
ss.ss. 221.17 and 221.19.
SECTION 2.4 CONVEYANCE. Mortgagee is hereby appointed Shipowner's
attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest to execute and deliver to any
purchaser aforesaid, and shall be vested with full power and authority to make,
in the name and on behalf of Shipowner, good conveyance of the title to the
Vessel to any person lawfully entitled to hold such title. In the event of a
sale of the Vessel under any power herein contained, Shipowner shall, if and
when required by Mortgagee, execute such form of conveyance of the Vessel as
Mortgagee may direct, and Mortgagee is hereby irrevocably appointed Shipowner's
attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest to execute such form upon Shipowner's
failure to do so forthwith upon request.
SECTION 2.5 EARNINGS OF VESSEL. Mortgagee is hereby appointed
attorney-in-fact of Shipowner upon the occurrence of any Event of Default that
is continuing to act in the name of Shipowner to demand, collect, receive,
compromise and sue for, so far as may be permitted by law, all Earnings and all
amounts due from underwriters under any insurance thereon as payment of losses
or otherwise, and all other sums due or to become due at the time of the
occurrence of any Event of Default that is continuing, or in respect of any
insurance thereon from any person whomsoever, and, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to make, give and execute in the name of Shipowner acquittances,
receipts, releases or other discharges for the same, whether under seal or
otherwise, and to endorse and accept in the name of Shipowner all checks, notes,
drafts, warrants, agreements and all other instruments in writing with respect
to the foregoing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as Shipowner has not
received notice from Mortgagee that an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, Shipowner shall be entitled to collect and retain all Earnings.
Mortgagee agrees to return to Shipowner any misdirected payment not relating to
the Vessel which Mortgagee receives.
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SECTION 2.6 RECEIVER/MANAGER. Whenever any right to enter and take
possession of the Vessel accrues to Mortgagee, it may require Shipowner to
deliver, and Shipowner shall on demand, at its own cost and expense, deliver, to
Mortgagee the Vessel as demanded. If any legal proceedings shall be taken to
enforce any right under this Mortgage, Mortgagee shall be entitled as a matter
of right to request a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a Receiver of
the Vessel. In the event of such appointment:
(a) all liabilities, costs and other expenses reasonably incurred by
the Receiver shall be for the account of Shipowner but shall first be paid from
Earnings to the extent of the Earnings;
(b) Mortgagee may exercise any of the powers conferred by this Mortgage
while a Receiver is in office and is acting;
(c) an appointment of such Receiver shall be by action of such court;
(d) the remuneration of such Receiver shall be fixed by such court;
(e) to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Receiver shall be
Shipowner's agent (in relation to Shipowner's rights and interests in the
Vessel) provided that, unless such court provides otherwise, Shipowner shall be
responsible, to the exclusion of any liability on the part of Mortgagee, for the
Receiver's remuneration and for its contracts, acts and defaults both in its
capacity and as Shipowner's agent;
(f) the Receiver shall have all the powers conferred by Section 2.2 as
if the reference to Mortgagee in Section 2.2 were a reference to the Receiver;
(g) Shipowner irrevocably and by way of security irrevocably appoints
such Receiver its attorney on its behalf and in its name or otherwise to execute
or sign any document and do any act or thing which such Receiver considers
necessary or desirable with a view to or in connection with any exercise or
proposed exercise of any of its powers;
(h) if approved by such court, such Receiver may delegate to any person
or persons any of the powers (including any discretionary authority) conferred
on it and may do so on terms authorizing successive sub-delegations;
(i) in the case of joint Receivers any of the powers (including any
discretionary authority) conferred by such court or this Mortgage or by general
law may be exercised by any one or more of them, unless their appointment
specifically states the contrary;
(j) if approved by such court, Mortgagee may remove such Receiver, with
or without appointing another Receiver. Such a removal may be effected by a
document signed by any of Mortgagee's officers;
(k) if approved by such court, Mortgagee may appoint a Receiver to
replace a Receiver who has resigned or for any other reason ceased to hold
office; and
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(l) such Receiver shall account to the court for any monies received by
it and, with the approval of the court, shall be entitled to retain out of any
such monies received by it such amounts in respect of its expenses (or to cover
estimated future expenses) as is approved by such court.
SECTION 2.7 EXPENSES. Shipowner covenants that upon the occurrence of
any Event of Default that is continuing, then, upon written demand of Mortgagee,
Shipowner will pay to Mortgagee the whole amount due and payable on the
Obligations; and in case Shipowner shall fail to pay the same forthwith upon
such demand, Mortgagee shall be entitled to recover judgment for the whole
amount so due and unpaid, together with the reasonable costs and expenses of
collection, including a reasonable compensation to the attorneys of Mortgagee
plus any necessary advances, expenses and liabilities made or incurred by them.
All monies collected by Mortgagee under this Section 2.7 shall be applied by
Mortgagee in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.9 hereof.
SECTION 2.8 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. Each and every power and remedy
herein given to Mortgagee shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every
other power and remedy herein given or now or hereafter existing at law, in
equity, in admiralty or by statute, and each and every power and remedy whether
herein given or otherwise existing may be exercised from time to time and as
often and in such order as may be deemed expedient by Mortgagee, and the
exercise or the beginning of the exercise of any power or remedy shall not be
construed to be a waiver of the right to exercise at the same time or thereafter
any other power or remedy. No delay or omission by Mortgagee or by the holder of
the Obligations in the exercise of any right or power or in the pursuance of any
remedy accruing upon any default or Event of Default shall impair any such
right, power or remedy or be construed to be a waiver of any such default or
Event of Default or to be an acquiescence therein; nor shall the acceptance by
Mortgagee of any security or of any payment of or on account of any part of the
Obligations maturing after any default or Event of Default or of any payment on
account of any past default be construed to be a waiver of any right to take
advantage of any future Event of Default or of any past Event of Default not
completely cured thereby.
SECTION 2.9 APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. The proceeds of a sale of the
Vessel, insurance pertaining to the Vessel, and all other sums received by
Mortgagee pursuant to or under the provisions of this Mortgage or in any
proceedings hereunder, including Earnings received by Mortgagee, the application
of which has not otherwise been specifically provided for, shall, except as
otherwise provided by law, be applied as follows:
FIRST: To the payment of all reasonable expenses, including
the expenses of any sale, the expenses of any retaking, attorneys' fees, court
costs, and other expenses incurred by Mortgagee in the protection of its rights,
powers, and privileges or the pursuance of its remedies, with interest thereon
at the Default Rate;
SECOND: To the payment of all amounts as required by law or
otherwise at Mortgagee's sole option, to the payment of or to provide adequate
indemnity against Security Interests known to Mortgagee and having or claiming
priority over the lien of this Mortgage;
THIRD: To the payment of the Loan and the payment of the other
Obligations and all other sums evidenced by the Note or evidenced or secured
hereby from time to time and not already paid pursuant to the foregoing
subsection, whether due or not, owed to Mortgagee, together with interest
thereon at the Default Rate;
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FOURTH: To the payment of all amounts secured by means of
preferred mortgage or other Security Interests in and to the Vessel in favor of
Mortgagee that is or are junior in priority to this Mortgage, allocated amongst
such secured obligations as Mortgagee may choose, in its sole discretion, and,
at Mortgagee's sole option to the payment of or to provide adequate indemnity
against Security Interests known to Mortgagee and having or claiming priority
over the lien of such junior preferred mortgage(s); and
FIFTH: To the payment of any surplus thereafter remaining to
Shipowner or to whomsoever else may be entitled thereto.
SECTION 2.10 POSSESSION OF VESSEL. Until the occurrence of any Event
of Default that is continuing, Shipowner shall be suffered and permitted to
retain actual possession and use of the Vessel.
SECTION 2.11 NO REQUIREMENT TO COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SHIPOWNER.
Mortgagee will not need to commence any proceedings under, or enforce any
Security Interest created by, any other agreement or by law before commencing
proceedings under, or enforcing any Security Interest created by, this Mortgage.
SECTION 2.12 SUSPENSE ACCOUNT. Mortgagee, for the purpose of claiming
or proving in a bankruptcy of Shipowner or any other person, may place any sum
received or recovered from Shipowner under or by virtue of this Mortgage or any
Security Interest connected with it in a separate suspense or other nominal
account without applying it in satisfaction of the Obligations.
ARTICLE 3
SUNDRY PROVISIONS
SECTION 3.1 AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE. For purposes of filing and recording
this Mortgage as required by the provisions of Chapter 313 of Title 46 of the
United States Code, as amended, the total amount of this Mortgage is
_________________________________ and No/100 Dollars, plus interest, fees,
expenses and performance of mortgage covenants. The discharge amount is the same
as the total amount.
SECTION 3.2 AMENDMENTS. No waiver, termination, amendment or other
modification of any provision of this Mortgage, and no consent to any departure
by Shipowner from any provision thereof, shall in any event be effective unless
the same shall be in writing and signed by Mortgagee and Shipowner, and then
such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for
the specific purpose for which it is given; provided that no such consent,
waiver, termination, amendment or other modification, unless in writing and
signed by Mortgagee shall affect the rights or duties of Mortgagee under this
Mortgage.
SECTION 3.3 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All covenants, promises,
stipulations and agreements of Shipowner in this Mortgage shall bind Shipowner
and its successors and assigns and all persons claiming by, through or under it
and shall inure to the benefit of Mortgagee and its successors and permitted
assigns and all persons claiming by, through or under it. Shipowner recognizes
that Mortgagee may, consistent with applicable law, assign or otherwise transfer
its rights under the Note
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and/or this Mortgage. Any such assignment or transfer shall only be made to or
for the benefit of an affiliate of Mortgagee except that if, during the
continuation of an Event of Default, Mortgagee shall reasonably determine that
it is necessary or desirable to assign or otherwise transfer its rights under
the Note and/or this Mortgage to a citizen of the United States as defined in
the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended, it may do so even if such citizen is not an
affiliate of Mortgagee.
SECTION 3.4 REIMBURSEMENT. Shipowner shall reimburse Mortgagee on
demand for all reasonable attorneys' fees the payment of which is otherwise
secured hereby, and for all reasonable expenses and fees which Mortgagee may
incur from time to time in providing insurance coverage, in discharging the
Vessel from arrest or the like, or providing security therefor, salvage, general
average and tort claim expenses, for Security Interests, for mortgage recording
and duplication expenses and fees, in providing repairs, moving the Vessel and
for such other matters as Shipowner is obligated herein to provide, but fails to
provide, all to the extent provided for herein. Such obligation of Shipowner to
reimburse Mortgagee shall be an additional indebtedness due from Shipowner and
secured by this Mortgage, and shall accrue interest at the Default Rate from the
date of notice that such amount is due or is unpaid. Mortgagee, though
privileged to do, shall be under no obligation to Shipowner to make any such
expenditures, nor shall the making thereof relieve Shipowner of any default in
that respect.
SECTION 3.5 NOTICES. Any notice, demand, consent, authorization,
approval, instruction, waiver or other communication pursuant to the terms of
this Mortgage shall only be valid if in writing and in English (unless otherwise
specified) and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (with
first class postage prepaid) or sent or delivered to each party by facsimile or
courier service at the address or facsimile number set forth below, or at such
other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the
other parties. Except as otherwise specified all notices sent by certified mail,
if duly given, shall be effective three (3) "Business Days" (being a day other
than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are authorized or obligated to
close in Chicago, Illinois or Seattle, Washington) after deposit into the mails,
all notices sent by a nationally recognized courier service, if duly given,
shall be effective one Business Day after delivery to such courier service, and
all other notices and communications if duly given or made shall be effective
upon receipt. For purposes of this clause, the addresses are as follows:
If to Shipowner: ____________________________________
c/o American Classic Voyages Co.
Two North Riverside Plaza
Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn: General Counsel
(312) 466-6151 (fax)
If to Mortgagee: HAL Antillen N.V.
c/o Holland America Line-Westours Inc.
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Attn: General Counsel
(206) 284-8332 (fax)
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Shipowner or Mortgagee may change their address by giving notice of such change
in the manner stated above. The provisions relating to the delivery or sending
of copies of notices is for convenience only and failure to send a copy of any
notice shall not invalidate that notice.
SECTION 3.6 AGENTS. Wherever and whenever herein any right, power or
authority is granted or given to Mortgagee, such right, power or authority may
be exercised in all cases by Mortgagee or such agent or agents as it may
appoint, and the act or acts of such agent or agents when taken shall constitute
the act of Mortgagee; provided, that any such agent shall be a citizen of the
United States as defined in the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended, as that Act may
require. Shipowner acknowledges that any such agent is the agent of Mortgagee
entitled to act on behalf of Mortgagee.
SECTION 3.7 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE. Mortgagee, upon payment of all
principal and interest and of all sums otherwise due under the Note and this
Mortgage, shall, at the expense of Shipowner, forthwith cause this Mortgage to
be discharged and transfer or release to Shipowner all insurance policies and
other documents relating to the Vessel.
SECTION 3.8 NO LIABILITY OF LENDER OR RECEIVER. Absent gross
negligence, neither Mortgagee nor any Receiver shall be obliged to check the
nature or sufficiency of any payment received by it under this Mortgage or the
Note or to preserve, exercise or enforce any right forming part of, or relating
to, the Vessel.
SECTION 3.9 FURTHER ASSURANCES.
(a) Shipowner shall execute and deliver to Mortgagee (or as it may
direct) any assignment, mortgage, power of attorney, proxy or other document as
Mortgagee may, in any particular case, reasonably specify, and/or shall effect
any registration or notarization, give any notice or take any other step, which
Mortgagee may, by notice to Shipowner, reasonably specify for any of the
purposes described in subsection (b) of this Section or for any similar or
related purpose.
(b) The purposes referred to in subsection (a) of this Section are to:
(i) validly and effectively to create the Security Interest
and rights intended to be created by or pursuant to this Mortgage;
(ii) create a specific mortgage or assignment of any
particular asset contemplated by this Mortgage;
(iii) protect the priority in any jurisdiction of any Security
Interest which is created, or intended to be created, by or pursuant to
this Mortgage;
(iv) enable or assist Mortgagee or a Receiver to sell or
otherwise deal with the Vessel, Insurances or Requisition Compensation,
to transfer title to, or grant any interest or right relating to, the
Vessel, Insurances or Requisition Compensation or otherwise to
exercise, during the continuance of an Event of Default, any power or
right which is referred to in Section 2.2; and
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(v) enable or assist Mortgagee to enter into any transaction
to commence, defend or conduct any proceedings and/or to take any other
action relating to the Vessel, the Insurances or the Requisition
Compensation in any country or under the law of any country, to the
extent Mortgagee is entitled to do so pursuant to the terms of this
Mortgage.
(c) Mortgagee may specify the terms of any document to be executed by
Shipowner under this Section and those terms may include any covenants, powers
and provisions consistent with this Mortgage which Mortgagee reasonably
considers appropriate to protect its or a Receiver's interests.
(d) Shipowner shall comply with a notice under this Section by the date
reasonably specified in the notice.
(e) At the same time as Shipowner delivers to Mortgagee any document
executed under this Section, Shipowner shall also deliver to Mortgagee a
certificate signed by the Secretary of Shipowner which shall:
(i) set out the text of a resolution of Shipowner's directors
specifically authorizing the execution of the document specified by
Mortgagee; and
(ii) state that either the resolution was duly passed at a
meeting of the directors validly convened and held throughout which a
quorum of directors entitled to vote on the resolution was present or
that the resolution has been signed by all the directors and is valid
under Shipowner's articles of incorporation or other constitutional
documents.
SECTION 3.10 POWER OF ATTORNEY. For the purpose of securing
Mortgagee's interest in the Vessel, Insurances and Requisition Compensation and
the due and punctual performance of its obligations to Mortgagee under this
Mortgage and the Note, Shipowner irrevocably and by way of security appoints
Mortgagee its attorney, on behalf of Shipowner and in its name or otherwise,
with full power of substitution, to execute, sign or deliver any document and do
any act or thing which Shipowner is obliged to do under this Mortgage, it being
agreed that such power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall only be
operative during the continuance of an Event of Default.
SECTION 3.11 GOVERNING LAW. To the extent not governed by the laws of
the United States, this Mortgage shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its
conflicts of law rules, it being the intent that the substantive laws of
Washington shall always apply. Nothing in this Section shall exclude or limit
any right which the Mortgagee may have with regard to the bringing of
proceedings, the service of process, the recognition or enforcement of a
judgment or any similar or related matter in any jurisdiction.
SECTION 3.12 CONSENT TO JURISDICTION/AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Shipowner hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any
state or federal court sitting in Seattle, King County, Washington, in any
action or proceeding brought to enforce or otherwise arising out of or relating
to this Mortgage and irrevocably waives to the fullest extent permitted by law
any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue in any
such action or proceeding in any such forum, and hereby further irrevocably
waives any claim that any such forum is an inconvenient forum. Shipowner agrees
that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and
may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any
other manner provided by law. Nothing herein shall impair the right of Mortgagee
to bring any action or proceeding against
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Shipowner or its property in the courts of any other jurisdiction. The Shipowner
irrevocably appoints ___________________ for the time being presently at
__________________________ to act as its agent to receive and accept on its
behalf any process or other document relating to any proceedings in any court
which are connected with this Mortgage or the Note.
SECTION 3.13 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY
WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM
(WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THIS MORTGAGE, THE NOTE OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY OF THE ACTIONS OF
ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT
THEREOF.
SECTION 3.14 COUNTERPARTS. This Mortgage may be executed
simultaneously in any number of counterparts and all such counterparts executed
and delivered each as an original will constitute but one and the same
instrument.
SECTION 3.15 EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to herein are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3.16 CAPTIONS. The captions of the articles and sections and
subsections of this Mortgage are included for convenience of reference only, and
shall not constitute a part of this Mortgage for any other purpose.
SECTION 3.17 PREFERRED STATUS. Nothing contained herein will be
construed as a waiver by Shipowner of the preferred status of this Mortgage, and
any provision which would otherwise constitute such a waiver shall to such
extent be of no force or effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shipowner has executed this Mortgage the day and
year first above written.
_______________________., a _________________
By
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Its
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EXHIBITS:
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Exhibit A - Note
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STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
On this _____ day of, 200___, before me, a Notary Public in and for
the State of _______________________, personally appeared _____________________,
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence)
to be the person who executed this instrument, on oath stated that he/she was
authorized to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the of, to be the
free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes
mentioned in the instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the
day and year first above written.
_______________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
______________, residing at ___________
My appointment expires ________________
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EXHIBIT A
PROMISSORY NOTE
$______________ Date: ___________, 2000
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, _______________________________, a
________________ corporation (the "Maker") hereby promises to pay to the order
of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation (the "Holder") the
principal amount of _________________________________ and No/100 Dollars
($__________), together with interest on the unpaid principal amount thereof at
a rate per annum equal from time to time to the Reference Rate (as hereafter
defined) and, if default shall occur in the payment when due (whether by
acceleration or otherwise) of any principal or interest amount hereunder, from
the maturity of that amount until it is paid in full at a rate per annum equal
to the Reference Rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum. As used herein,
"Reference Rate" means, on any date, the rate of interest publicly announced
from time to time by U.S. Bank, National Association ("Bank") in Seattle,
Washington, as its "reference rate" or any similar successor rate announced from
time to time by Bank or its successor (the "Reference Rate"). Any change in the
Reference Rate shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified
in the public announcement of a change in the Bank's reference rate or any
similar successor rate announced from time to time by Bank or its successor.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, interest shall not accrue at a
rate in excess of the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Holder shall
provide notice to Maker of each change in the Reference Rate. Interest shall be
calculated based on a 360 day year, for actual days elapsed.
1. Maker shall repay to Holder the principal amount of the loan
evidenced by this Note in equal consecutive semi-annual installments commencing
on March 31, 2001, and continuing on each September 30th and March 31st
thereafter in an amount equal to Five Million, Seventy Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($5,070,000.00), and shall repay the balance of the principal
outstanding hereunder on or before ________, 2007 [75 months after date of
Note].
2. Maker shall pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note
from the date hereof until all amounts due hereunder are fully paid, in arrears
on the first business day of each calendar month, commencing on _________1, 2000
[first calendar month after date of Note], except that interest shall be payable
on demand after and during the continuance of a default in the payment of any
amount when due hereunder.
3. All payments of principal and of interest on this Note shall be made
to Holder in United States Dollars in immediately available funds at c/o Holland
America Line-Westours Inc., 300 Elliott Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119, or at such
other address as Holder shall from time to time designate. Holder may require
all payments hereunder to be made by wire transfer to such account as Holder may
designate.
4. Maker shall have the right to prepay this Note or any portion hereof
at any time, without premium or penalty. Prepayments of principal shall be
applied in inverse order of maturity.
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5. Payments made hereunder shall be applied: first, against fees and
expenses due hereunder; second, against interest due on amounts in default, if
any; third, against interest due hereunder; and fourth, against principal due
hereunder.
6. Each maker, surety, guarantor and endorser of this Note expressly
waives all notices, demands for payment, presentations for payment, notices of
intention to accelerate the maturity, protest and notice of protest as to this
Note, except for notices expressly provided for in this Note, the Preferred Ship
Mortgage referred to below and any other document securing this Note, if any.
7. It is expressly provided that upon
(a) default in the payment of principal hereunder, as the same
shall become due and payable, or
(b) default in the payment of interest hereunder, as the same
shall become due and payable, which default shall continue for five (5)
or more business days,
the entire remaining unpaid balance of the principal and interest may, at the
option of Holder, be declared to be immediately due and payable.
8. If a default shall occur in the payment when due of any amount
hereunder, and this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection,
or suit is brought on the same, or the same is collected through bankruptcy or
other judicial proceedings, then Maker agrees and promises to reimburse Holder
for actual costs incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable
attorney's fee, collection costs and all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
Holder.
9. Maker's obligations under this Note are secured by that certain
Preferred Ship Mortgage executed and delivered on the date of this Note by Maker
to Holder with respect to the United States flag vessel ms ________________,
Official Number ___________ and an Assignment of Insurances executed and
delivered on the date of this Note by Maker to Holder with respect to said
vessel.
10. Maker will keep a register of this note wherein the name of
________________ will be entered as the holder of the Note. Only the registered
holder of the Note on a payment date shall be entitled to receive payment of
principal and/or interest on the Note. A holder of the Note can transfer the
right to receive payments of principal and/or interest on the Note only by
providing notice of the intended transfer to the Maker and such transfer shall
become effective only upon entry by the Maker of the transferee's name in the
register as the holder of the Note. Any transfer shall only be made to or for
the benefit of an affiliate of Holder except that if a default shall be
continuing in the payment when due of any amount hereunder and Holder shall
reasonably determine that it is necessary or desirable to transfer its rights
under this Note to a citizen of the United States as defined in the Shipping
Act, 1916, as amended, it may do so even if such citizen is not an affiliate of
Holder.
11. This Note has been executed and delivered in and shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without
regard to its conflicts of law rules, it being the intent that the substantive
laws of Washington shall always apply. Maker hereby irrevocably submits to the
non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Seattle,
King County,
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Washington, in any action or proceeding brought to enforce or otherwise arising
out of or relating to this Note and irrevocably waives to the fullest extent
permitted by law any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying
of venue in any such action or proceeding in any such forum, and hereby further
irrevocably waives any claim that any such forum is an inconvenient forum.
NOTICE TO MAKER: ORAL AGREEMENTS OR ORAL COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY,
EXTEND CREDIT OR TO FOREBEAR FROM COLLECTION OF A DEBT ARE NOT
ENFORCEABLE UNDER WASHINGTON LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Maker has executed this Note the day and year first
above written.
_______________________., a _________________
By
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EXHIBIT F
FORM OF GENERAL ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE
ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCES
THIS ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCES ("Assignment") is made as of the ____ day
of _________, 2000, by _____________________________, a __________ corporation
(the "Assignor"), in favor of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a Netherlands Antilles
corporation (the "Assignee").
RECITALS
A. Assignee has made a loan to Assignor in the principal amount of
________________________ Dollars (the "Loan") which loan is evidenced by a
promissory note (the "Note") dated of even date herewith in the amount of the
Loan, payable to the order of Assignee.
B. In consideration of Assignee having agreed to advance the Loan,
Assignor has executed and delivered a Preferred Ship Mortgage (as the same may
be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
"Mortgage") pursuant to which Assignor granted to Assignee a preferred ship
mortgage lien in and to the vessel _____________, Official Number _____________
(the "Vessel"), for purposes of securing payment to Assignee of the sums payable
by Assignor under the Note.
C. In consideration of Assignee having agreed to advance the Loan,
Shipowner has agreed to execute and deliver this Assignment to Assignee for
purposes of further securing payment to Assignee of the sums payable by Assignor
under the Note.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration thereof, and for other good and
valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. DEFINED TERMS. Capitalized terms not defined in this Assignment
shall have the meanings given in the Mortgage. In this Assignment, words
indicating the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa, and words
indicating gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter.
2. ASSIGNMENT. As security for the payment and performance when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, or otherwise, of all of the
Obligations, Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee all of its right, title, and
interest in, to, or under (a) all insurances now or hereafter in effect with
respect to the Vessel or any appurtenances thereof from time to time, including,
without limitation, hull and machinery, increased value, war risk, protection
and indemnity, pollution, workmen's liability and compensation, loss of
earnings, personal property, liability and all other insurances and association
memberships and entries, (b) all insurances now or hereafter in effect with
respect to equipment, inventory, proceeds of inventory, or other personal
property, not described above (the insurances in clause (a) and this clause (b)
referred to herein as the "Insurance Policies"), (c) all claims and all returns
of premiums, dues, calls, and assessments that are not immediately applied
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to premiums, dues, calls, and assessments that accrue from time to time, and all
other sums or claims for sums due or to become due under the Insurance Policies,
(d) all rights in, to, or under the foregoing, and (e) all proceeds of the
foregoing. The items referred to in (a) - (e) above are collectively referred to
as the "Assigned Property."
3. OBLIGATIONS SECURED. This Assignment secures the payment of the Loan
evidenced by the Note and the payment of all other Obligations and all accrued
interest on the foregoing, whether accruing prior to or subsequent to the
commencement of a bankruptcy or similar proceeding.
4. AGREEMENTS OF ASSIGNOR. It is expressly agreed that, anything herein
contained to the contrary notwithstanding:
(a) Assignor shall remain liable under the Insurance Policies
to perform all of the obligations assumed by it thereunder, and
Assignee shall not have any obligations or liabilities under the
Insurance Policies until such time as Assignee exercises its remedies
with respect thereto hereunder or under the Mortgage;
(b) To the extent permitted under the Mortgage, the
obligations of Assignor under the Insurance Policies may be performed
by Assignee or its nominee, without releasing Assignor therefrom;
(c) Without limiting the foregoing, Assignee shall not be
required or obligated in any manner to make any payments under the
Insurance Policies, to make any inquiries as to the nature or
sufficiency of any payments received, to present or file any claims, or
to take any other action to collect or enforce the payment of any
amounts assigned hereunder or to which Assignee may be entitled
hereunder at any time until such time as Assignee exercises its
remedies with respect thereto hereunder or under the Mortgage; and
(d) The proceeds of the Assigned Property shall be applied in
the manner set forth in the Mortgage.
5. APPOINTMENT OF ASSIGNEE. So long as any Obligations remains unpaid,
Assignor does hereby designate and appoint Assignee its true and lawful attorney
with power irrevocable, for it and in its name, place and stead, during the
continuance of an Event of Default:
(a) to ask for, require, demand, receive, compound and give
acquittance for any or all monies and claims for any monies due and to
become due under, or arising out of, the Insurance Policies;
(b) to endorse any or all checks or other instruments or
orders in connection therewith;
(c) to file any claims, institute any proceedings, and take
any or all other action which Assignee may deem to be necessary or
advisable;
(d) to send the notices and take the actions contemplated by
Section 6; and
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(e) to execute and file in Assignor's name any financing
statements or documents for similar purposes or effect relating to this
Assignment.
6. NOTICES TO INSURERS; ENDORSEMENTS.
(a) Assignor hereby agrees to promptly deliver notice of this
Assignment to all underwriters, hull and machinery insurance funds and
associations, and protection and indemnity clubs, underwriters and associations
with respect to the Insurance Policies, such notice to be in the form of Exhibit
A hereto or such other form as may be reasonably required by Assignee.
(b) Assignor shall procure that the interest of Assignee shall
be duly endorsed upon all slips, cover notes, policies, certificates of entry or
other instruments of insurance issued or to be issued in connection with the
Insurance Policies by means of a loss payable clause reflecting the terms of
Section 1.17 of the Mortgage and a notice of assignment (signed by Assignor)
each in such form as shall from time to time be reasonably approved in writing
by Assignee.
(c) Assignor shall, upon request, authorize the brokers to
provide Assignee with all such information that is available to them regarding
the Insurances as Assignee may reasonably require. Assignor shall, upon request
from Assignee, ensure that the brokers furnish Assignee with a letter or letters
or undertaking in such form as may from time to time be reasonably required by
Assignee, such letter or letters to include undertakings by the brokers that:
(i) they will hold the instruments of insurance, and the
benefit of the Insurances thereunder, to the order of Assignee in
accordance with the terms of the loss payable clause referred to in
Section 1.12(f) of the Mortgage;
(ii) they will have endorsed on each and every policy as and
when the same is issued the loss payable clause and the notice of
assignment referred to in Section 1.12(f) of the Mortgage;
(iii) they will advise Assignee within ten (10) days of any
material changes which may be made to the terms of the Insurances and
notify Assignee, not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiry or
cancellation of the said insurance, in the event of their not having
received notice of renewal instructions from Assignor and/or its
agents;
(iv) they will not set off against any sum recoverable in
respect of a claim against the Vessel under the Insurances any premiums
or other amounts due to the brokers or any other person in respect of
any other vessel nor cancel the Insurances as to Assignee by reason of
non-payment of such premiums or other amounts prior to giving the
requisite notice provided for above; and
(v) they will not permit any assured or loss payee to be added
to any policy without obtaining the prior written consent of Assignee.
(d) Where acknowledgement or consent of any underwriter or
association is required to give effect to this Assignment, Assignor shall obtain
the same in writing and shall deliver the same to Assignee forthwith upon the
placement of the relevant policy, entry or other contract.
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Assignee's rights and remedies herein shall not be limited by any endorsements
to, or other provisions of any Insurance Policies as actually issued and
received by Assignee from time to time, except to the extent that Assignee may
approve such endorsements or other provisions in writing (but Assignee's
approval at any one time of any endorsements or other provisions of any
Insurance Policies shall not prevent Assignee from later notifying and requiring
Assignor to provide the endorsements or other provisions of any Insurance
Policies as required hereunder or under the Mortgage).
(e) At least thirty days before the relevant policies or
contracts expire, Shipowner shall renew the expiring Insurances, and upon the
renewal of the said Insurances, ensure that the brokers and/or the war risks and
protection and indemnity risks associations with which any such renewal is
effected shall notify Mortgagee in writing of the terms and conditions of such
renewal.
(f) The obligations of Assignor under this Assignment are in
addition to any obligations of Assignor under the Mortgage with respect to the
Insurance Policies and the other Assigned Property.
7. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. Assignor represents,
warrants and covenants as follows:
(a) Other than Permitted Liens, Assignor has not assigned,
pledged, created any security interest in, or otherwise encumbered, the whole or
any part of the Assigned Property, nor has it agreed to do so under any
conditions, and shall not do so, except for the benefit of Assignee or as
otherwise permitted under the Mortgage. Assignor shall defend, at its own
expense, Assignee's rights hereunder against the claims or demands of all third
parties whomsoever.
(b) Assignor shall not, without the prior written consent of
Assignee, for so long as this Assignment shall remain in effect, amend or
terminate any of the Insurance Policies in a manner that would be materially
adverse to the interests of Assignee. Assignor shall not take or omit to take
any action, the taking or omission of which results in a material alteration or
impairment of the Insurance Policies or any of the rights arising thereunder.
(c) Assignor shall, as reasonably requested by Assignee from
time to time, promptly and duly execute and deliver all such further instruments
and documents as either may deem necessary or desirable for the purpose of
obtaining the full benefits of this Assignment and the rights and powers herein
granted.
8. NOTICES. Any notice, demand, consent, authorization, approval,
instruction, waiver or other communication pursuant to the terms of this
Assignment shall only be valid if in writing and in English (unless otherwise
specified) and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested (with
first class postage prepaid) or sent or delivered to each party by facsimile or
courier service at the address or facsimile number set forth below, or at such
other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the
other parties. Except as otherwise specified all notices sent by certified mail,
if duly given, shall be effective three (3) "Business Days" (being a day other
than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are authorized or obligated to
close in Chicago, Illinois or Seattle, Washington) after deposit into the mails,
all notices sent by a nationally recognized courier service, if duly given,
shall be effective one Business Day after delivery to such courier service, and
all other notices and communications if duly given or made shall be effective
upon receipt. For purposes of this clause, the addresses are as follows:
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If to Assignor: __________________________________
c/o American Classic Voyages Co.
Two North Riverside Plaza
Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn: General Counsel
(312) 466-6151 (fax)
If to Assignee: HAL Antillen N.V.
c/o Holland America Line-Westours Inc.
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, Washington 98119
Attn: General Counsel
(206) 284-8332 (fax)
Assignor or Assignee may change their address by giving notice of such change in
the manner stated above. The provisions relating to the delivery or sending of
copies of notices is for convenience only and failure to send a copy of any
notice shall not invalidate that notice.
9. WAIVERS. Assignor waives any requirement for acceptance of this
Assignment or the making or acknowledging receipt of notices thereof.
10. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All covenants, promises, stipulations and
agreements of Assignor in this Assignment shall bind Assignor and its successors
and assigns and all persons claiming by, through or under it and shall inure to
the benefit of Assignee and its successors and permitted assigns and all persons
claiming by, through or under it. Assignor recognizes that Assignee may,
consistent with applicable law, assign or otherwise transfer its rights under
this Assignment. Any such assignment or transfer shall only be made to or for
the benefit of an affiliate of Assignee except that if, during the continuation
of an Event of Default, Assignee shall reasonably determine that it is necessary
or desirable to assign or otherwise transfer its rights under this Assignment to
a citizen of the United States as defined in the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended,
it may do so even if such citizen is not an affiliate of Assignee.
11. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. Each right and remedy given to Assignee herein
or in any other agreement or document is cumulative, and is in addition to every
other right and remedy existing by agreement, at law, in equity or admiralty, or
otherwise. Each such right and remedy may be exercised, wholly or in part, from
time to time, as often, and in any order, as Assignee may choose. No delay or
omission by Assignee in the enforcement of any right or remedy shall be deemed
to constitute a waiver or election with respect to any rights or remedies.
12. SEVERABILITY. In case any one or more of the provisions contained
in this Assignment is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect in any
jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provision or
provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby in any other
jurisdiction; and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions contained herein will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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13. GOVERNING LAW. This Assignment shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the internal laws of the State of Washington (excluding its
conflict of laws rules), and may not be amended or otherwise modified or
terminated except by an instrument in writing. Assignee shall, in addition to
the rights, powers, privileges, and remedies hereby conferred, or otherwise
existing or arising by agreement, at law, in equity, in admiralty, or otherwise,
be entitled, with respect to the Assigned Property, to all the further rights of
a secured creditor generally provided under the Uniform Commercial Code as
enacted in the State of Washington, section 9-104 thereof as enacted in such
state notwithstanding.
14. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION/AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS. Assignor
hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state or
federal court sitting in Seattle, King County, Washington, in any action or
proceeding brought to enforce or otherwise arising out of or relating to this
Assignment and irrevocably waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any
objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue in any such
action or proceeding in any such forum, and hereby further irrevocably waives
any claim that any such forum is an inconvenient forum. Assignor agrees that a
final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be
enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any other
manner provided by law. Nothing herein shall impair the right of Assignee to
bring any action or proceeding against Assignor or its property in the courts of
any other jurisdiction. The Assignor irrevocably appoints ___________________
for the time being presently at __________________________ to act as its agent
to receive and accept on its behalf any process or other document relating to
any proceedings in any court which are connected with this Assignment.
15. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. ASSIGNOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT
TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS ASSIGNMENT.
16. CAPTIONS. The captions of the sections of this Assignment are
included for convenience of reference only, and shall not constitute a part of
this Assignment for any other purpose.
17. REASSIGNMENT. Upon the condition that if Assignor or its successors
or assigns shall pay or cause to be paid to the holders of the Obligations, the
principal of the Loan and interest thereon as and when the same shall become due
and payable in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage and of the Note, and
all other such sums as may hereafter become secured by the Mortgage or this
Assignment in accordance with the terms thereof and hereof, and Assignor shall
perform, observe and comply with all the covenants, terms and conditions in the
Note and in the Mortgage and this Assignment, expressed or implied, to be
performed, then these presents and the rights hereunder shall cease, determine
and be void, otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect. Upon the
cessation of the rights hereunder, Assignee shall reassign to Assignor, or as
Assignor shall direct, the Assigned Property and any proceeds thereof then
remaining unapplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and in such
event, Assignee, at the expense of Assignor, shall take such other actions and
deliver such notices to insurance providers, as Assignor shall reasonably
request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor has executed this Assignment the day and
year first above written.
ASSIGNOR: _______________________., a _________________
By
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT
Please be advised that the undersigned, _____________________________,
a __________ corporation ("Shipowner") has assigned and granted a security
interest in favor of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation
("Assignee"), in all of its right, title, and interest in, to, or under (i) all
insurances now or hereafter in effect with respect to the vessel
______________________, including, without limitation, hull and machinery,
increased value, war risk, protection and indemnity, pollution, workmen's
liability and compensation, loss of earnings (if any), personal property,
liability and all other insurances and association memberships and entries, (ii)
all insurances now or hereafter in effect with respect to equipment, inventory,
proceeds of inventory, or other personal property, not described above, (iii)
all claims and all returns of premiums, dues, calls, and assessments that are
not immediately applied to premiums, dues, calls, and assessments that accrue
from time to time, and all other sums or claims for sums due or to become due
thereunder, (iv) all rights of the undersigned under the foregoing, and (v) all
proceeds of the foregoing.
All interested parties are instructed to rely on this, or photocopies
of this signed Notice of Assignment.
Dated this ______ day of __________________, 200__.
SHIPOWNER: _______________________., a _________________
By
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Its
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EXHIBIT G
FORM OF AMCV GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE
GUARANTEE, dated as of, 2000 made by American Classic Voyages
Co., a Delaware corporation ("Guarantor"), in favor of HAL ANTILLEN N.V., a
Netherlands Antilles corporation ("Lender").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, in connection with the purchase of the vessel
commonly known as M/S ___________________, f/k/a M/S NIEUW Amsterdam (the
"Vessel") by, a corporation ("Borrower") from Lender, Lender has made a loan
(the "Loan") in the principal amount of $ to satisfy a portion of the purchase
price for the Vessel; and
WHEREAS, the Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note of even
date herewith in the principal amount of the Loan executed by Borrower and made
payable to Lender (the "Note"), and the Note is secured by, among other things,
a Preferred Ship Mortgage of even date herewith executed by Borrower in favor of
Lender (the "Mortgage"; and the Note, Mortgage and all other documents executed
by Borrower to evidence or secure the Loan are referred to collectively herein
as the "Loan Documents"); and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Loan will confer, directly or
indirectly, a benefit upon the Guarantor; and
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the obligation of
Lender to make the Loan to the Borrower that the Guarantor shall have executed
and delivered this Guarantee to Lender.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and to induce
Lender to make the Loan to the Borrower, Guarantor hereby agrees with Lender as
follows:
1. Defined Terms. Unless otherwise defined herein, terms that
are defined in the Mortgage and used herein are so used as so defined. As used
herein, "Obligations" shall mean the Obligations (as defined in the Mortgage)
and all unpaid principal of and interest on (including, without limitation,
interest accruing after the maturity of the Loan and interest accruing after the
filing of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency,
reorganization or like proceeding, relating to Borrower, whether or not a claim
for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) the
Note and all other obligations and liabilities of Borrower to Lender, whether
direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become due, or now
existing or hereafter incurred, which may arise under, out of, or in connection
with, the Loan Documents, whether on account of principal, interest,
reimbursement obligations, fees, indemnities, costs, expenses (including,
without limitation, all reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to Lender)
or otherwise.
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2. Guarantee. Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably
guarantees to Lender the prompt and complete payment and performance by the
Borrower when due (whether at the stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise)
of the Obligations. The amounts payable by Guarantor under the foregoing
sentence shall be such amounts after giving effect to any payments to Lender by
any other guarantor of the Obligations, and after giving effect to all payments
whatsoever theretofore received by the Lender from the Borrower with respect to
the Obligations. Guarantor further agrees to pay any and all expenses
(including, without limitation, all reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel) which may be reasonably paid or incurred by Lender in enforcing, or
obtaining advice of counsel in respect of, any of its rights under this
Guarantee. This Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect until the
Obligations are paid in full. This Guarantee constitutes a Guarantee of payment
when due and not of collection, and Guarantor specifically agrees that it shall
not be necessary or required that Lender exercise any right, assert any claim or
demand or enforce any remedy whatsoever against the Borrower before or as a
condition to the obligations of Guarantor hereunder.
3. No Subrogation, Contribution, Reimbursement or Indemnity.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Guarantee, Guarantor hereby
irrevocably waives all rights which may have arisen in connection with this
Guarantee to be subrogated to any of the rights (whether contractual, under the
Bankruptcy Code, including Section 509 thereof, under common law or otherwise)
of Lender against the Borrower for the payment of the Obligations until the
Obligations have been paid in full. Guarantor hereby further irrevocably waives
all contractual, common law, statutory or other rights of reimbursement,
contribution, exoneration or indemnity (or any similar right) from or against
the Borrower which may have arisen in connection with this Guarantee until the
Obligations have been paid in full. So long as the Obligations remain
outstanding, if any amount shall be paid by or on behalf of the Borrower to
Guarantor on account of any of the rights waived in this paragraph, such amount
shall be held by Guarantor in trust, segregated from other funds of Guarantor,
and shall, forthwith upon receipt by Guarantor, be turned over to Lender in the
form received by Guarantor (duly endorsed by Guarantor to Lender, if required),
to be applied against the Obligations, whether matured or unmatured, in such
order as Lender may determine. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive
the term of this Guarantee and the payment in full of the Obligations.
4. Amendments, etc., with respect to the Obligations.
Guarantor shall remain obligated hereunder notwithstanding that from time to
time, without any reservation of rights against Guarantor, and without notice to
or further assent by Guarantor, any demand for payment of any of the Obligations
made by Lender may be rescinded by Lender, or any of the Obligations made by
Lender may be rescinded by Lender, or any of the Obligations continued, or the
Obligations, or the liability of any other party upon or for any part thereof,
or any collateral security or guarantee therefor or right of offset with respect
thereto may, from time to time, in whole or in part, be renewed, extended,
amended, modified, accelerated, compromised, waived, surrendered or released by
Lender, or the Note, the Mortgage or any other Loan Document be amended,
modified, supplemented or terminated, in whole or in part, as Lender may deem
advisable from time to time, or any collateral security, guarantee or right of
offset at any time held by Lender for the payment of the Obligations be sold,
exchanged, waived, surrendered or released. Lender shall have no obligation to
protect, secure, perfect or insure any lien at any time held by it as security
for the Obligations or for this Guarantee or any property subject thereto.
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5. Guarantee Absolute and Unconditional. Guarantor waives any
and all notice of the creation, renewal, extension or accrual of any of the
Obligations and notice of or proof of reliance by Lender upon this Guarantee or
acceptance of this Guarantee; the Obligations, and any of them, shall
conclusively be deemed to have been created, contracted or incurred in reliance
upon this Guarantee; and all dealings between the Borrower or the Guarantor, on
the one hand, and Lender, on the other, shall likewise be conclusively presumed
to have been had or consummated in reliance upon this Guarantee. Guarantor
waives promptness, diligence, presentment, protest, demand for payment and
notice of default or nonpayment to or upon the Borrower or Guarantor with
respect to the Obligations. This Guarantee shall be construed as a continuing,
absolute and unconditional guarantee of payment without regard to (a) the lack
of validity or enforceability of the Note, the Mortgage or any other Loan
Document, any of the Obligations or any collateral security therefor or
guarantee or right of offset with respect thereto at any time or from time to
time held by Lender, (b) any defense, set-off, recoupment, deduction,
counterclaim or other right (other than a defense of payment or performance)
which may at any time be available to or be asserted by Borrower against Lender,
(c) any modification, extension, renewal, reduction, limitation, impairment or
termination of any Obligations for any reason, (d) any change in the name,
purpose, capital stock or constitution of Borrower, (e) any irregularity, defect
or unauthorized action by Borrower or any of its officers, directors or other
agents in executing and delivering any Loan Document or in carrying out or
attempting to carry out the terms of the Loan Documents, (f) any insolvency,
bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding by or against Borrower, (g) the
amount which may be bid by Lender or any other person at any foreclosure sale,
or (h) any other circumstance whatsoever (with or without notice to or knowledge
of the Borrower or the Guarantor) which constitutes, or might be construed to
constitute, an equitable or legal discharge of the Borrower for the Obligations,
or of the Guarantor under this Guarantee, in bankruptcy or in any other
instance. Guarantor hereby waives all defenses of a surety to which it may be
entitled by statute or otherwise.
6. Reinstatement; Acceleration. This Guarantee shall continue
to be effective, or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment,
or any part thereof, of any of the Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be
restored or returned by Lender upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution,
liquidation or reorganization of Borrower or upon or as a result of the
appointment of a receiver, intervenor or conservator of, or trustee or similar
officer for, Borrower or any substantial part of its property, or otherwise, all
as though such payments had not been made.
7. Representations and Warranties. Guarantor represents and
warrants to Lender that:
(a) Guarantor is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
formation and has the power and authority and the legal right to own
and operate its property and to conduct the business in which it is
currently engaged;
(b) Guarantor has the legal capacity and authority and the
legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations
under, this Guarantee, and has taken all necessary corporate action to
authorize its execution, deliver and performance of this Guarantee;
(c) this Guarantee constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms,
except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or transfer or
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similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally
and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by
proceedings in equity or at law) and an implied covenant of good faith
and fair dealing;
(d) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guarantee
will not violate any provision of any applicable law or material
contractual obligation of Guarantor and will not result in or require
the creation or imposition of any lien on any of the properties or
revenues of Guarantor pursuant to any applicable law or material
contractual obligation of Guarantor; and
(e) no litigation, investigation or proceeding of or before
any arbitrator or governmental authority is pending or, to the
knowledge of Guarantor, threatened by or against Guarantor or against
any of its properties or revenues (i) with respect to this Guarantee or
any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or (ii) which is
reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations, property, or condition (financial or otherwise) of
Guarantor.
8. Guarantor's Knowledge of Borrower's Economic Conditions.
Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender that it has reviewed such documents
and other information as it has deemed appropriate in order to permit it to be
fully apprised of Borrower's financial condition and operations and has, in
entering into this Guarantee made its own credit analysis independently and
without reliance upon any information communicated to it by Lender. Guarantor
covenants for the benefit of Lender to remain apprised of all material economic
or other developments relating to or affecting Borrower, its property or its
business. Without limiting the foregoing, Guarantor agrees to enter into such
agreements and arrangements with Borrower as may be necessary to ensure its
receipt of notice of such material changes and of periodic financial statements.
Guarantor expressly waives any requirement that Lender advise, disclose, discuss
or deliver notice to Guarantor regarding Borrower's financial condition or
operations or with respect to any default by Borrower in its performance of the
Obligations whether or not knowledge of such condition, operations or default is
or reasonably could be in the possession of Guarantor and whether or not such
knowledge is in the possession of Lender before or after the extension of any
credit giving rise to Obligations by Borrower.
9. Severability. Any provision of this Guarantee which is
prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction,
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without
invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or
unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
10. Paragraph Headings. The paragraph headings used in this
Guarantee are for convenience of reference only and are not to affect the
construction hereof or be taken into consideration in the interpretation hereof.
11. No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies. Lender shall not, by any
act (except by a written instrument pursuant to Section 12 hereof), delay,
indulgence, omission or otherwise be deemed to have waived any right or remedy
hereunder or to have acquiesced in any default or in any breach of any of the
terms and conditions hereof. No failure to exercise, nor any delay in
exercising, on the part of Lender any right, power or privilege hereunder shall
operate as a waiver thereof. No
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single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder shall
preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other
right, power or privilege. A waiver by Lender of any right or remedy hereunder
on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to any right or remedy that
Lender would otherwise have on any future occasion. The rights and remedies
herein provided are cumulative, may be exercised singly or concurrently and are
not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
12. Waivers and Amendments; Successors and Assigns. None of
the terms or provisions of this Guarantee may be waived, amended, supplemented
or otherwise modified except by a written instrument executed by Guarantor and
Lender. This Guarantee shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of
Guarantor and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and
permitted assigns, provided that Guarantor may not assign or delegate any of its
obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Lender, and Lender
shall not assign its rights hereunder except pursuant to an assignment permitted
by the terms of the Mortgage.
13. Notices. All notices, requests and demands to or upon
Guarantor to be effective shall be in writing and given (and deemed received) in
the manner set forth in the Mortgage addressed or sent to the facsimile number
as set forth under its signature below, or to such other address or number as
may be hereafter notified by the Guarantor to Lender.
14. Integration. This Guarantee represents the entire
agreement of Guarantor with respect to the subject matter hereof, and there are
no promises, undertakings, representations or warranties by Lender relative to
the subject matter hereof not expressly set forth or referred to herein or in
the other Loan Documents.
15. GOVERNING LAW. THIS GUARANTEE AND THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF GUARANTOR UNDER THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND
CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO WASHINGTON CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES.
16. WAIVERS OF JURY TRIAL. GUARANTOR AND, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE
HEREOF, LENDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS GUARANTEE AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM
THEREIN.
17. Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Immunities. Guarantor
hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any State or federal court
sitting in Seattle, Washington, in any action or proceeding brought to enforce
or otherwise arising out of or relating to this Guarantee and irrevocably waives
to the fullest extent permitted by law any objection which it may now or
hereafter have to the laying of venue in any such action or proceeding in any
such forum, and hereby further irrevocably waives any claim that any such forum
is an inconvenient forum. Guarantor agrees that a final judgment in any such
action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other
jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.
Nothing herein shall impair the right of Lender to bring any action or
proceeding against Guarantor or its property in the courts of any other
jurisdiction and Guarantor irrevocably submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction
of the appropriate courts sitting in any place where property of Guarantor is
located.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Guarantee
to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
American Classic Voyages Co.,
a Delaware corporation
By:
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Its:
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Address for Notices:
Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attention: Jordan Allen,
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel.
Phone No.: (312) 466-6202
Facsimile No.: (312) 466-6151
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EXHIBIT H
EXCLUDED ART
1. All models of ships.
2. All pictures of Dutch ships or Dutch People.
3. All statutes/busts of Dutch royalty or famous Dutch people.
4. All Dutch and Indonesian memorabilia.
5. Historic nautical instruments (e.g., sextons, telescopes).
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AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE
TO
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE, dated as of October 11, 1999, by and between
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO., a Delaware corporation ("Buyer"), and HAL ANTILLEN
N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation ("Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the parties entered into that certain Memorandum of Agreement,
dated as of August 5, 1999, relating to the purchase and sale of the M/S NIEUW
AMSTERDAM, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference (the
"MOA"); and
WHEREAS, all terms defined in the MOA shall have the same meaning
herein as therein provided; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to make certain acknowledgements under, and
amend, the MOA as herein provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt,
adequacy and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be
legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby AGREE as follows:
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
(a) The parties acknowledge that the Coast Guard/MARAD Approvals have
been obtained and are in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to both
Buyer and Seller. Accordingly, the condition precedent specified in Section 3 of
the MOA is hereby removed.
(b) Without limiting its rights under Section 2 of this Amendment,
Buyer acknowledges that for purposes of Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of the MOA, it
has accepted the Vessel following the Preliminary Inspection and the Final
Inspection. Concurrently with the execution of this Amendment, Buyer shall
provide Seller with written notice of its acceptance of the Vessel pursuant to
Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of the MOA for purposes of enabling Seller to provide
same to Escrow Agent pursuant to Section 3(f) of the Escrow Agreement.
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(c) The parties agree to disregard the provisions of clause (ii) in
Section 5 of the MOA. The provisions of clause (iii) in Section 5 shall continue
to apply, except that the parties agree that the due date shall be October 18,
1999 rather than October 17, 1999.
2. TRIM AND STABILITY REGULATORY APPROVAL AMENDMENT. The MOA is amended
by adding a new Section thereto, to be Section 4A, reading as follows:
4A. TRIM AND STABILITY REGULATORY APPROVAL
(a) Seller acknowledges that it is presently in the process
of preparing an updated Trim and Stability Book for the Vessel (the
"Stability Book") for submittal to the Netherlands Shipping
Inspectorate ("NSI"). The Stability Book, as presented to NSI, will be
based on Seller's 1999 lightship survey, assume no changes in the
existing physical attributes of the Vessel and that the Vessel will
bunker fuel every other week. Seller will request NSI to approve the
Stability Book as being in full compliance with SOLAS requirements that
are applicable to the Vessel as of the date of this Agreement (the "NSI
Approval"). Seller will use its best efforts to obtain the NSI Approval
by November 15, 1999 or as promptly as possible thereafter. Seller will
provide a copy of the NSI Approval to Buyer promptly upon receiving
same.
(b) If NSI fails to provide its response to the request for
the NSI Approval prior to December 31, 1999, Buyer shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to Seller at
any time prior to the response having been obtained. In such event, the
Deposit shall be delivered to Buyer.
(c) If the NSI Approval is obtained and is not conditioned
upon either a change being made in the existing physical attributes of
the Vessel or a change being made in the normal operating procedures
applicable to the Vessel (e.g., bunkering fuel more frequently than
every other week), Seller shall be deemed to have satisfied in full its
obligations under this Section 4A, subject, however, to subsection (e)
below.
(d) If the NSI Approval is obtained but it is conditioned
upon either a change being made in the existing physical attributes of
the Vessel and/or a change being made in the normal operating
procedures applicable to the Vessel, the following provisions in this
subsection (d) shall apply:
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(i) if NSI will accept either a change in the
existing physical attributes of the Vessel or a change in the
normal operating procedures or if NSI is only requiring a change
in the normal operating procedures, Seller will be deemed to have
satisfied in full its obligations under this Section 4(A) if:
(y) Seller is willing to accept the change in
normal operating procedures; and
(z) Buyer agrees to the change in normal
operating procedures, which agreement will only be
withheld if Buyer reasonably determines that the change
would materially and adversely impact Buyer's proposed
use of the Vessel and/or the residual value of the
Vessel.
If Buyer is entitled to and does refuse to agree to the change in
normal operating procedures, which refusal must be notified to
Seller within fifteen (15) days after Seller has requested
Buyer's agreement to the change, and the parties are thereafter
unable to agree upon a solution that is acceptable to NSI within
twenty (20) days after the end of said 15-day period, then either
party may terminate this Agreement. In such event, the Deposit
shall be delivered to Buyer.
(ii) if NSI is requiring a change in the existing
physical attributes of the Vessel as the only alternative,
Seller's obligations shall be as provided in Section 13(a) of
this Agreement as if the required change was a condition of class
provided, however, Buyer shall have the right to review and
approve the proposed change which approval shall not be withheld
unless Buyer reasonably determines that the change would
materially and adversely impact Buyer's proposed use of the
Vessel and/or the residual value of the Vessel. If Buyer is
entitled to and does refuse to approve the proposed change, which
refusal must be notified to Seller within fifteen (15) days after
Seller has requested Buyer's agreement to the change, and the
parties are thereafter unable to agree upon a solution that is
acceptable to NSI within twenty (20) days after the end of said
15-day period, then either party may terminate this Agreement. In
such event, the Deposit shall be delivered to Buyer.
(e) Concurrently with the delivery of the Stability Book to
NSI, Seller shall provide a copy thereof to Buyer for delivery to
Lloyds Register of Shipping ("LRS"). At Buyer's
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expense, LRS shall make its own determination as to whether the
Stability Book is in full compliance with SOLAS requirements that are
applicable to the Vessel as of the date of this Agreement (the "LRS
Determination"). The LRS Determination shall be made, and a copy
provided to Seller, within sixteen (16) days after Buyer's receipt of
the Stability Book from Seller, failing which the provisions of this
Section 4A(e) shall have no further applicability. If the LRS
Determination is inconsistent with the terms of the NSI Approval to the
effect that LRS believes actions need to be taken in addition to those
required by NSI, and the parties are unable to resolve the differences
between the LRS Determination and the NSI Approval within fifteen (15)
days after receipt of the NSI Approval, either party may terminate this
Agreement. In such event, the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Seller believes the LRS Determination
is incorrect, it may require the matter to be resolved on an expedited
basis pursuant to an arbitration proceeding under Section 22 of this
Agreement. In such event, neither party may terminate this Agreement
under this subsection (e) pending the outcome of such arbitration
proceeding.
3. NO ADDITIONAL CHANGES. Except as above provided, the MOA shall
remain in full force and effect in accordance with its original terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
HAL ANTILLEN N.V.
By: /s/ A. Kirk Lanterman
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Title: Proxyholder
AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CO.
By: /s/ Jordan B. Allen
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Title: Executive Vice President
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