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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[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
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9025
VISTA GOLD CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Continued under the laws of the Yukon Territory (Not Applicable)
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (IRS Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
Suite 3000
370 Seventeenth Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 629-2450
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
90,715,040
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Common Shares, without par value, outstanding at May 10, 1999
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VISTA GOLD CORP.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
INDEX
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1999
and December 31, 1998 3
(ii) Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
March 31, 1998 4
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Deficit for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998 4
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998 5
(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 9
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 13
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 14
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES 14
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 14
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 14
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 14
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 14
SIGNATURES 15
EXHIBIT INDEX 16
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In this Report, unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are
expressed in United States dollars.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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<CAPTION>
MARCH 31 December 31
(U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
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ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,376 $ 4,786
Marketable securities 73 90
Accounts receivable 5,685 3,958
Gold inventory 4,842 7,318
Supplies and other 1,974 1,849
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Current assets 14,950 18,001
Property, plant and equipment, net 59,882 61,093
Investment in and advances to Zamora Gold Corp. 442 571
Other assets 1,136 1,213
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Long-term assets 61,460 62,877
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Total assets $ 76,410 $ 80,878
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Accounts payable $ 1,600 $ 2,425
Accrued liabilities and other 1,653 1,772
Deferred hedging gains 1,498 1,150
Current portion of long-term debt - Note 2 2,309 2,372
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Current liabilities 7,060 7,719
Long-term debt - Note 2 12,937 13,217
Accrued reclamation and closure costs 5,877 6,384
Other liabilities 26 28
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Long-term liabilities 18,840 19,629
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Total liabilities 25,900 27,348
Capital stock, no par value per share:
Preferred - unlimited shares authorized; no
shares outstanding
Common - unlimited shares authorized;
shares outstanding:
1999 - 90,715,040; 1998 - 90,715,040 121,146 121,146
Deficit (69,121) (66,076)
Currency translation adjustment (1,515) (1,540)
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Total shareholders' equity 50,510 53,530
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 76,410 $ 80,878
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Commitments and contingencies - Note 3
Approved by the Board of Directors
/S/ DAVID R. SINCLAIR /S/ PETER WALTON
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David R. Sinclair Peter Walton
Chairman Director
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31
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(U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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REVENUES:
Gold sales $ 6,410 $ 10,971
Other revenues 24 3,247
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Total revenues 6,434 14,218
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Mining operations 6,531 7,365
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,508 2,323
Provision for reclamation and closure costs 29 1,006
Operating leases - 605
Mineral exploration, property evaluation and holding costs 540 171
Corporate administration 388 389
Investor relations 39 72
Interest expense 270 112
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets - (9)
Equity in loss and impairment of Zamora Gold Corp. 143 -
Other expense (income) 17 (2)
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Total costs and expenses 9,465 12,032
Net earnings (loss) before taxes (3,031) 2,186
Income taxes 14 7
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Net earnings (loss) $ (3,045) $ 2,179
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Weighted average shares outstanding 90,715,040 89,152,540
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Net earnings (loss) per share $ (0.03) $ 0.02
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEFICIT
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31
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(U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Deficit, beginning of period $(66,076) $(64,437)
Net earnings (loss) (3,045) 2,179
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Deficit, end of period $(69,121) $(62,258)
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31
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(U.S. DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss) $(3,045) $ 2,179
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO NET
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATIONS:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,508 2,323
Amortization of deferred stripping - 702
Deferral (amortization) of hedging gains 348 4,849
Amortization of deferred hedging costs - 276
Provision for reclamation and closure costs 29 1,006
Reclamation and closure costs (536) (314)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets - (9)
Equity in loss and impairment of Zamora Gold Corp. 143 -
Loss (gain) on currency translation 25 21
Other non-cash items (2) -
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(1,530) 11,033
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
Marketable securities 17 132
Accounts receivable (1,727) (2,138)
Gold inventory 2,476 51
Supplies and other (125) 144
Accounts payable (825) (1,882)
Accrued liabilities and other (119) (840)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1,833) 6,500
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (380) (777)
Proceeds from disposal of assets 83 108
Investment in and advances to Zamora Gold Corp. (14) -
Other assets 77 2
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (234) (667)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of debt (343) (4,700)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (343) (4,700)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,410) 1,133
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4,786 1,799
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,376 $ 2,932
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unless specified otherwise)
1. UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The consolidated financial statements of Vista Gold Corp. (the "Corporation")
for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 are unaudited and have
been prepared by the Corporation in accordance with Canadian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
fairly present the interim financial information set forth herein have been
made. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results of a full year or of future years. This
document should be read in conjunction with the Corporation's consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed under cover
of Form 10-K on March 31, 1999.
2. LONG-TERM DEBT
Mineral Ridge Resources Inc. ("Mineral Ridge"), a subsidiary of the
Corporation, has outstanding bank loans of $15.2 million. During the three
months ended March 31, 1999, Mineral Ridge repaid $0.3 million under the
terms of the loans. The interest rate on the loans is LIBOR plus two percent
and the loans, which are not guaranteed by Vista Gold, are collateralized by
the assets of Mineral Ridge including $5.0 million of mining equipment
contributed by the Corporation. At March 31, 1999, LIBOR was 4.9 percent and
the current portion of long-term debt was $2.3 million.
3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As part of its gold hedging program, the Corporation enters into agreements
with major financial institutions to deliver gold. Realization under these
agreements is dependent upon the ability of those financial institutions to
perform in accordance with the terms of the agreements. As of March 31, 1999,
the Corporation's hedging program consisted of forward sales contracts
totalling 100,000 ounces where the Corporation is required to deliver gold at
an average price of $320 per ounce. The forward sales contracts have various
expiration dates up to December 1999 and the Corporation has the ability to
defer the date of sale before the related gold is ultimately delivered.
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In April 1999, Hycroft Resources & Development, Inc. ("Hycroft"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, entered into a debt agreement
with Finova Capital Corporation through which Hycroft received $1.5 million
in cash. The interest rate on the loan is 10.61 percent and the loan is
collateralized by certain mobile equipment assets at Hycroft. The repayment
terms of the loan require 36 equal monthly instalments commencing in May 1999.
5. GEOGRAPHIC & SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Corporation operates in the gold mining industry in the United States,
and has exploration and development properties in Latin America. Its major
product and only identifiable segment is gold, and all gold revenues and
operating costs are derived in the United States.
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<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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Property, plant and equipment, net, by
geographic region
Canada $ 149 $ -
U.S. 25,396 26,628
Latin America 34,337 34,465
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$ 59,882 $61,093
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6. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The significant differences between generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") in Canada and in the United States are as follows:
(A) Under Canadian corporate law, the Corporation underwent a capital
reduction in connection with the amalgamation of Granges and Hycroft
whereby share capital and contributed surplus were reduced to eliminate
the consolidated accumulated deficit of Granges as of December 31,
1994, after giving effect to the estimated costs of the amalgamation.
Under U.S. corporate law, no such transaction is available and
accordingly is not allowed under U.S. GAAP.
(B) Under Canadian GAAP, the amalgamation of Granges and Hycroft was
treated in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. Under U.S. GAAP,
the amalgamation did not meet the conditions for a pooling of interest.
Accordingly, the transaction is treated as a purchase under U.S. GAAP,
with the excess of purchase price over the net book value of Hycroft's
net assets allocated to mineral properties.
(C) In 1995, the United States Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No.
121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 121 requires that
long-lived assets and associated intangibles be written down to their
fair values whenever an impairment review indicates that the carrying
value cannot be recovered on an undiscounted cash flow basis. In 1996,
under U.S. GAAP, the carrying value of the Hycroft mine, including the
excess of proceeds over the net book value from (B) above, did not
exceed the undiscounted cash flow. Accordingly, the Hycroft mine
carrying value was written down to fair value using the discounted cash
flow method following U.S. GAAP.
(D) In 1997, the carrying values of certain long-lived assets exceeded
their respective undiscounted cash flows. Following Canadian GAAP, the
carrying values were written down using the undiscounted cash flow
method. Under U.S. GAAP, as discussed in (C) above, the carrying values
were written down to their fair values using the discounted cash flow
method, giving rise to a difference in the amounts written down.
Amortization of the remaining carrying values in subsequent periods
following Canadian GAAP must be reduced to reflect the difference in
the amounts written down following U.S. GAAP.
(E) Under U.S. GAAP, items such as foreign exchange gains and losses and
unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities are required to be
shown separately in the derivation of comprehensive income.
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The significant differences in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss)
relative to U.S. GAAP were as follows:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
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1999 1998
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Net earnings (loss) - Canadian GAAP $(3,045) $2,179
Amortization reduction (D) 329 1,252
Other comprehensive income (E) (146) (39)
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Net earnings (loss) - U.S. GAAP (2,862) 3,392
Other comprehensive income (E) 146 39
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Comprehensive income (loss) - U.S. GAAP $(2,716) $3,431
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Basic earnings (loss) per share - U.S. GAAP $ (0.03) $ 0.04
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The significant differences in the balance sheet as at March 31, 1999,
relative to U.S. GAAP were:
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MARCH 31, 1999
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PER CDN. CDN./U.S. PER U.S.
GAAP ADJ. GAAP
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Current assets $ 14,950 $ - $ 14,950
Property, plant and equipment (D) 61,460 (13,998) 47,462
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$ 76,410 $(13,998) $ 62,412
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Current liabilities $ 7,060 $ - $ 7,060
Long-term debt 12,937 - 12,937
Provision for reclamation and future
closure costs 5,903 - 5,903
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25,900 - 25,900
Common shares (A, B) 121,146 76,754 197,900
Contributed surplus (A) - 2,786 2,786
Retained deficit (A, B, C, D) (69,121) (93,561) (162,682)
Accumulated comprehensive income - 23 23
Currency translation adjustment (1,515) - (1,515)
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$ 76,410 $(13,998) $ 62,412
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, unless specified otherwise)
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements of Vista Gold Corp. (the "Corporation") for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 and the notes thereto, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada.
INTRODUCTION
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Corporation had two
producing gold mines located in Nevada and one development project located in
Bolivia.
At the Hycroft mine, mining activities were suspended in December 1998
because of the continued depression in gold prices. Gold processing and
recovery at the Hycroft mine will continue from inventoried ore during 1999
and into 2000. Hycroft gold production for 1999 is estimated at approximately
25,000 to 30,000 ounces.
In October 1998, the Corporation acquired the Mineral Ridge mine. Prior to
the acquisition, the mine had been shut down since December 1997. The
Corporation has recommenced mining and processing activities at the Mineral
Ridge mine and gold production is expected to reach planned levels in the
second quarter of 1999. Mineral Ridge gold production for 1999 is estimated
to be between 40,000 and 45,000 ounces.
The Corporation recently completed an optimized internal feasibility study on
the Amayapampa and Capa Circa project located in Bolivia. Discussions with
various lenders regarding project financing are in progress and during 1999,
the Corporation's activities will focus on arranging financing for the
construction and development of the Amayapampa and Capa Circa project.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998.
The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 1999 was $3.0 million as
compared to net earnings of $2.2 million for the same period in 1998. The
primary reasons for the decrease in net earnings include reduced gold
production from the Hycroft mine, start-up costs associated with the Mineral
Ridge mine, holding costs for the Bolivian property, and a one-time hedging
gain which was received in 1998, while there was no similar gain in 1999. The
1998 net earnings included a one-time gain on the liquidation of gold
forwards of $3.2 million in other revenues. Excluding the one-time gain, the
Corporation would have incurred a net loss of $1.0 million in 1998.
Gold sales of $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999
decreased $4.6 million, or 42 percent, from the same period in 1998. The
decrease in gold sales was directly related to a 45 percent decrease in gold
production, partially offset by a six percent increase in the average gross
realized price. Gold production and gold prices were as follows:
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1999 1998
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Hycroft mine gold production (ounces) 15,770 35,017
Mineral Ridge mine gold production (ounces) 3,490 -
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19,260 35,017
Average gross realized price per ounce $ 333 $ 313
Average spot price per ounce $ 287 $ 294
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At the Hycroft mine, the decrease in gold production was attributable to the
suspension of mining activities in December 1998. All subsequent Hycroft gold
production has been, and will be, from previously mined and inventoried ore.
As the mine continues to produce gold, the remaining unrecovered gold ounces
in inventory will decrease. During this process, the rate of gold production
will continue to decline until all inventoried gold ounces have been
recovered.
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After acquiring the Mineral Ridge mine, the Corporation recommenced mining
and processing activities during the fourth quarter of 1998. The initial
start-up period lasted approximately four months and, following normal
recovery lead times, the Corporation expects to reach planned gold production
levels in the second quarter 1999. The Mineral Ridge mine began producing
gold on a regular basis in February 1999 and in March 1999, the mine produced
2,598 ounces of the 3,490 ounces produced during the first quarter 1999.
The cost of mining operations decreased $0.8 million to $6.5 million for the
first three months of 1999. Overall, the cost reduction was related to the
amortization of deferred stripping. In 1998, the Hycroft mine amortized $0.7
million of deferred stripping costs, while there was no similar cost in 1999.
Excluding the amortization of deferred stripping, total operating costs for the
first quarter 1999 were unchanged from the same period in 1998. This was because
cost reductions from the suspension of mining activities at the Hycroft mine
were offset by operating and start-up costs at the Mineral Ridge mine. During
the initial start-up period at the Mineral Ridge mine, the Corporation is
expensing all start-up costs as they are incurred. Mine operating costs were as
follows:
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1999 1998
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Hycroft mine operating costs $5,228 $7,365
Mineral Ridge mine operating costs 1,303 -
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$6,531 $7,365
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At the Hycroft mine, mining activities were suspended in December 1998, and
as a result there were no direct mining costs during the three months ended
March 31, 1999. Processing and other operating costs also decreased during
this period reflecting reduced levels of operating activities and lower gold
production. However, these reductions were partially offset by the expensing
of previously inventoried cost ("inventory variation") as the Hycroft gold
inventory on the heaps was reduced during the quarter. During the quarter,
the cash operating cost per ounce was $323 in 1999 as compared to $206 in
1998. However, excluding inventory variation, the direct cash operating cost
per ounce was $91 in 1999 as compared to $205 in 1998.
At the Mineral Ridge mine, 1.3 million total tons were mined during the first
quarter of 1999 at an average mining cost of $0.76 per ton. As discussed
above, all initial start-up costs are being charged to operations as
incurred. While mine operating costs during the quarter bore 100% of the
start-up costs, gold production during the quarter did not reach planned
levels. As a result the cash operating cost per ounce is abnormally high at
$371. The Corporation anticipates the cash operating cost per ounce to
decrease as gold production levels increase. The estimated cash operating
cost per ounce when the mine achieves planned production will be
approximately $226.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") decreased $0.8 million to
$1.5 million for the first quarter of 1999. At the Hycroft mine, a
significant portion of the property, plant and equipment is amortized using
the units of production method of depreciation based on proven and probable
reserves. Those assets have been fully amortized and, as a result, the DD&A
expense at the mine decreased substantially from 1998. The decrease at the
Hycroft mine was partially offset by the start-up of the Mineral Ridge mine
which recorded $0.8 million of DD&A expense.
The provision for reclamation and closure costs decreased $1.0 million from
1998. At the Hycroft mine, reclamation and closure costs were fully accrued
in 1998 and no further provisions are anticipated. At the Mineral Ridge mine,
$29 thousand was accrued for reclamation and closure costs during the first
quarter of 1999. The provision is charged to earnings over the life of the
mine on a unit-of-production basis. As production levels increase at the
Mineral Ridge mine, the amount of the provision for reclamation and closure
costs will increase accordingly.
Corporate administration and investor relations expenditures were relatively
unchanged from the first quarter of 1998, when measures were taken to reduce
the Corporation's overhead costs. Interest expense increased from $0.1
million for the first quarter of 1998 to $0.3 million for the first quarter
of 1999. In 1998, the Hycroft mine incurred interest expense on debt that was
subsequently retired during the year. The 1999 interest expense was incurred
on Mineral Ridge debt which was amended when the Corporation acquired the
Mineral Ridge mine.
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YEAR 2000
As the year 2000 approaches, there are uncertainties concerning whether computer
systems will properly recognize date-sensitive information when the year changes
to 2000. Systems that do not properly recognize such information could generate
erroneous data or fail.
A significant portion of the Corporation's computer systems and software are
already configured to accommodate dates beyond the year 2000. The Corporation
believes that the year 2000 will not pose significant operational problems for
the Corporation's computer systems. At present, the Corporation has established
a plan to identify and resolve potential year 2000 issues. The plan includes the
following five key elements:
- - to test and evaluate the hardware components of the Corporation's computer
systems;
- - to test and evaluate the software components of the Corporation's computer
systems;
- - to test and evaluate any date/time sensitive components of the
Corporation's operating assets and control systems;
- - to evaluate and prioritize the potential impact of any third-party
computer systems; and
- - to take corrective actions where necessary.
The Corporation intends to complete the identification of potential year 2000
issues in June 1999. The resolution of any year 2000 issues will be dependent
on the nature of the issue. However, where any internal equipment or software
is concerned, the Corporation will respond by modifying, upgrading, or
replacing any features that are not year 2000 compliant. Where possible, the
Corporation will also attempt to incorporate redundancy in its computer
systems to reduce the likelihood of year 2000 failures. Additionally, printed
and electronic back-ups are kept of all material transactions, reports,
systems and software where the effects of year 2000 failures could adversely
impact the Corporation.
The Corporation has not yet completed its assessment of all of its systems,
or the computer systems of third parties with which it deals, and while it is
not possible at this time to assess the effect of a third party's inability
to adequately address year 2000 issues, the Corporation does not believe the
potential problems associated with year 2000 will have a material effect on
its financial results.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Corporation's consolidated cash balance on March 31, 1999 was $2.4
million, a decrease of $2.4 million from the December 31, 1998 balance.
Operating activities, including inventory variation, generated $1.0 million
of cash before changes in working capital, which consumed $2.8 million of
cash. The resulting net cash used in operating activities was $1.8 million.
Investing and financing activities used $0.2 million and $0.3 million of
cash, respectively.
The working capital consumption of $2.8 million in cash was primarily the
result of a $1.8 million increase in accounts receivable, which was related
to an increase in finished but unsold gold, and a $1.0 million decrease to
accounts payable and accrued liabilities as the Corporation continued to pay
down its outstanding accounts. Net working capital at March 31, 1999 was $7.9
million.
Investing activities consisted primarily of capital expenditures at the
Mineral Ridge mine of $0.3 million partially offset by the proceeds from the
sale of surplus assets at the Hycroft mine. Mineral Ridge capital
expenditures during the first quarter 1999 were primarily for the planned
expansion of the heap leach pad and for the replacement of a critical ore
feeder, which was identified as inadequate during start-up.
In 1998, the Corporation purchased Mineral Ridge. As part of the transaction,
Mineral Ridge's bank debt agreement was amended. At March 31, 1999, the
amended bank debt was approximately $15.2 million. The interest rate on the
debt is LIBOR plus two percent and the loans, which are not guaranteed by the
Corporation, are collateralized by the assets of Mineral Ridge, including
$5.0 million of mining equipment that was contributed by the Corporation.
During the first quarter 1999, the Mineral Ridge mine repaid $0.3 million of
the outstanding debt balance.
Subsequent to March 31, 1999, Hycroft, a subsidiary of the Corporation,
entered into a debt agreement with Finova Capital Corporation through which
Hycroft received $1.5 million in cash. The interest rate on the loan is 10.61
percent
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and the loan is collateralized by certain mobile equipment assets at the
Hycroft mine. The repayment terms of the loan require 36 equal monthly
installments commencing in May 1999.
At March 31, 1999, the Corporation had forward sales commitments covering
approximately 100,000 ounces of gold at an average price of $320 with various
expiration dates up to December 1999. The Corporation has the ability to
defer the date that the related gold is ultimately delivered.
RECLAMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
Management estimates the reclamation and closure costs for the Corporation's
mines as follows:
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<S> <C>
Hycroft mine $5.3 million
Mineral Ridge mine 1.8 million
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$7.1 million
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These costs are charged to earnings over the lives of the mines and the
provision to date is $5.9 million. In April 1995, the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management ("BLM") approved an amended Hycroft mine reclamation plan that
included the Brimstone deposit, and a surety bond in the amount of $5.1
million was posted to secure reclamation obligations under the plan. During
the first quarter 1999, the Corporation incurred $0.5 million in reclamation
and closure related expenditures at the Hycroft mine. To date, Hycroft has
reclaimed over 500 acres, or approximately 25 percent, of the disturbances on
the entire mine site. Reclamation will continue in areas which would not be
affected by the potential re-start of mining operations discussed below.
In September 1996, the BLM approved the Mineral Ridge mine plan of operations
and a surety bond in the amount of $1.6 million was posted. Cash collateral
in the amount of $0.9 million has been posted as security for the surety bond.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS
During the first quarter 1999, there were no material environmental incidents
or non-compliance events with any applicable environmental regulations.
OUTLOOK
The Corporation is proceeding with a $0.4 million exploration program at the
Hycroft mine, the start-up of the Mineral Ridge mine and is pursuing
financing alternatives for its Bolivian Amayapampa project.
At the Hycroft mine, gold production from previously inventoried ore is
continuing at above-plan rates and is expected to be between 25,000 and
30,000 ounces for the year. A reconciliation of the Brimstone ore reserve
model confirmed that actual gold production exceeded projected gold
production by more than 30 percent. Following the results of the
reconciliation, the Board of Directors approved a $0.4 million exploration
program, to be completed by September 1999. The program includes
approximately 6,000 feet of diamond drilling and 11,000 feet of angled
reverse circulation drilling to determine if the positive variance extends to
the remaining Brimstone gold resource. A positive conclusion could add
significantly to the Corporation's mineable reserves and allow the Hycroft
mine to resume operations.
After acquiring the Mineral Ridge mine in October 1998, the Corporation
recommenced mining activities immediately and is currently approaching
planned levels of production. Operating costs at the mine have been at or
below plan. However, during start-up various plant and crushing design
deficiencies were identified which required correction. The major corrections
have been completed and crushing operations are nearing planned capacity.
Following normal recovery lead-times, gold production at the Mineral Ridge
mine should reach planned levels in the second quarter of 1999 and is
estimated to be between 40,000 and 45,000 ounces for the year.
In Bolivia, the Corporation completed studies on a revised development plan
for the Amayapampa project. The study, which was completed in February 1999,
evaluated the economics of combining the nearby Capa Circa project with the
Amayapampa project. The revised study demonstrated a significant enhancement
over previous studies at a gold price of $300 per ounce. The revised project
is forecast to have an average production rate of 50,100 ounces per year over
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the first five years of its 12 year life. The proven and probable reserve at
Amayapampa is 548,000 ounces and, in addition, Capa Circa hosts a resource of
46,000 ounces of gold. The estimated cash production costs of the project
will be $157 per ounce of gold and the initial capital cost will be
approximately $26 million. The Corporation is focusing its efforts on
arranging the financing for this project so that construction could begin
during the third quarter of 1999.
The Corporation plans to explore the Hycroft Brimstone ore reserve and
operate the Mineral Ridge mine using its existing financial resources. The
development of the Amayapampa project in Bolivia will require additional
funding, and the Corporation is pursuing all appropriate avenues of project
financing.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
COMMODITY PRICE RISK
The Corporation is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including
exploration, extraction, processing, refining and reclamation. Gold bullion
is the Corporation's principal product. Changes in the price of gold could
significantly affect the Corporation's profitability and cash flows. Gold
prices may fluctuate widely from time to time. For a description of factors
that affect gold prices, see note 1(a) to the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed under "Form 10-K, Item
8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements".
Using current 1999 estimates of production at an estimated average gold price
of $300 per ounce, including the effects of the Corporation's hedging
position and management's estimate of expected operating expenses, a $10
change in the gold price would result in an increase or decrease of
approximately $0.5 million in net income and cash flows.
The Corporation occasionally utilizes derivative commodity instruments for
purposes other than trading purposes to manage the Corporation's exposure to
the risks associated with fluctuations in the price of gold by protecting the
selling price of a portion of its production. The market risk of these
commodity instruments to the Corporation's cash flow is related to the
possible failure of all counterparties to honor their contractual
obligations. Also, precious metals contracts between the Corporation and
various counterparties involve the requirement that the Corporation deliver
gold to the counterparty at agreed-upon prices. If the counterparty is unable
to fulfill its purchase obligations, there is no guarantee that the
Corporation will be able to receive the agreed-upon sales price in the open
market. If the Corporation is unable to produce sufficient gold to meet its
hedging contract obligations, it may be obligated to purchase such gold at
the then market price. For further information regarding the Corporation's
hedging program, see note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 under "Item 1. Financial Statements - Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements".
At March 31, 1999, the Corporation's outstanding forward sales contracts were
for 100,000 ounces at a projected average price of $320 per ounce to be
delivered in 1999. The Corporation has the ability to defer the date that the
related gold is ultimately delivered. During the first quarter of 1999, the
Corporation closed out forward sales contracts covering 12,000 ounces for
cash consideration of approximately $1.4 million. The gain was recorded as
deferred revenue and will be amortized on a per ounce basis as the original
hedging contracts would have matured.
INTEREST RATE RISK
At December 31, 1998, the interest rate on the Corporation's long-term debt
was LIBOR plus two percent. The LIBOR rate on this debt is variable and can
be fixed for specific periods of time up to 180 days at the option of the
Corporation. As a result, management does not believe that the Corporation is
exposed to significant interest rate risk and the Corporation does not
utilize market risk sensitive instruments to manage its exposure to this risk.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK
The price of gold is denominated in U.S. dollars, and all of the
Corporation's revenues and a significant majority of its expenses are
incurred in U.S. dollars. As a result, management does not believe that the
Corporation is exposed to significant foreign currency exchange rate risk and
the Corporation does not utilize market risk sensitive instruments to manage
its exposure to this risk.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
10.01 Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 12, 1999
between Hycroft Resources & Development, Inc. and Finova
Capital Corporation.
11.01 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings.
27.01 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended March 31,
1999. However, the following documents were filed under cover of
Form 6-K during the quarter ended March 31, 1999:
1. Press release dated January 19, 1999 announcing the Hycroft
mine 1998 production filed under cover of Form 6-K on
January 19, 1999.
2. Press release dated March 8, 1999 announcing the results of
the Bolivian project feasibility study filed under cover of
Form 6-K on March 9, 1999.
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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.
VISTA GOLD CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: May 10, 1999 By: /S/ MICHAEL B. RICHINGS
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Michael B. Richings
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 10, 1999 By: /S/ ROGER L. SMITH
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Roger L. Smith
Vice President Finance
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10.01 Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 12,
1999 between Hycroft Resources & Development, Inc.
and Finova Capital Corporation. 18
11.01 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings 55
27.01 Financial Data Schedule 56
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EXHIBIT 10.01 LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
Dated as of April 12, 1999
by and between
HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
as Borrower
88-0211989
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(Federal Tax ID No. of Borrower)
and
FINOVA CAPITAL CORPORATION
as Lender
$1,500,000
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Amount of Loan
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COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE
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LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT, dated as of April 12, 1999, by and between HYCROFT
RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Nevada corporation ("BORROWER"), having a
mailing address at P.O. Box 3030, Winnemucca, Nevada 89446; and FINOVA
CAPITAL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation ("LENDER"), having its principal
place of business at 1850 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004.
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Borrower has requested Lender to make a loan to Borrower and
Lender is willing to make such loan to Borrower upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
covenants herein contained and intending to be legally bound hereby, the
parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS; CONSTRUCTION
1.1 DEFINITIONS.
In addition to other words and terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement
(including the Schedule), as used herein the following words and terms have
the following meanings, respectively, unless the context hereof otherwise
clearly requires:
"AGREEMENT" means this Loan and Security Agreement as amended, modified
or supplemented from time to time.
"BUSINESS DAY" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day
on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated to close in New
Jersey or Arizona.
"CAPITAL EXPENDITURES" means any expenditure for fixed assets, leasehold
improvements, capital leases under GAAP, installment purchases of machinery
and equipment, acquisitions of real estate and other similar expenditures.
"CLOSING DATE" means the date on which the parties enter into this
Agreement.
"COLLATERAL" means all assets of Borrower in which Borrower has granted
or will grant a Lien to Lender, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise,
including those assets described in Section 3.1 hereof.
"CONSTITUENT DOCUMENTS" means the certificate of incorporation,
agreement of partnership or limited partnership, organizational agreement,
operating agreement, by-laws, or such other similar document pursuant to
which Borrower and/or the Guarantors were organized or their affairs are
governed.
"DEFAULT" means an event which with notice or lapse of time, or both,
would constitute an Event of Default.
"DISBURSEMENT DATE" means the date on which all conditions to the Loan
are satisfied by Borrower (which shall not be later than the Outside Date)
and the Loan proceeds are disbursed to Borrower or to other Persons at
Borrower's direction.
"EQUIPMENT" means the mining equipment and other machinery, equipment
and assets described on Schedule A to the Schedule.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
"EVENT OF DEFAULT" means any of the Events of Default described in
Section 7.1 hereof.
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"EXECUTIVE OFFICER" means the President, the Chief Executive Officer, or
the Chief Financial Officer of Borrower elected from time to time.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States of America (as such principles may change from time to time) applied
on a consistent basis (except for changes in application in which Borrower's
independent certified public accountants concur), applied both to
classification of items and amounts.
"GUARANTY(IES)" means the unconditional Guaranties of the due payment
and performance of all of the Obligations of Borrower to Lender, executed by
each of the Guarantors, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender.
"GUARANTOR(S)" means the "Guarantor(s)" defined on the Schedule.
"INTEREST RATE" means the "Interest Rate" defined on the Schedule.
"LAW" means any law (including common law), constitution, statute,
treaty, regulation, rule, ordinance, order, injunction, writ, decree or award
of any government or governmental agency.
"LEGAL REQUIREMENTS" means any and all present and future judicial, and
administrative rulings or decisions, and any and all present and future
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits and
certificates, in each case, in any way applicable to Borrower (or the
ownership or use of the Collateral or its other assets) and/or the
Guarantors, or this transaction.
"LIEN" means any mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest (including
without limitation any conditional sale or other title retention agreement),
grant of a leasehold, charge or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever,
and also means the filing of or the agreement to give any financing statement
or analogous document under the UCC or analogous law of any jurisdiction.
"LOAN" has the meaning given to such term in Section 2.1 hereof.
"LOAN DOCUMENTS" means this Agreement, the Note, the Guaranties, the
Insurance Letter, the Environmental Certificate and any other agreements,
instruments and documents required to be, or which are, executed by Borrower
or the Guarantors in connection with this Agreement or the Loan (as the same
may from time to time be amended, modified or supplemented).
"MATURITY DATE" means the "Maturity Date" defined on the Schedule.
"NOTE" means the promissory note of Borrower executed and delivered by
Borrower under this Agreement, in substantially the form annexed hereto as
Exhibit A with the blanks appropriately filled in.
"OBLIGATIONS" means all of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations
of every kind and nature of Borrower to Lender, whether now existing or
hereafter arising, whether or not currently contemplated, howsoever arising,
including, without limitation, all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations
arising under, in connection with or evidenced by this Agreement, the Note,
the other Loan Documents, or otherwise.
"OFFICE", when used in connection with Lender, means its office located
at 115 West Century Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652, or such other office of
Lender as may be designated in writing from time to time by Lender to
Borrower.
"OUTSIDE DATE" means the "Outside Date" defined on the Schedule.
"PERSON" means an individual, corporation, national banking association,
partnership, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, joint-stock
company, government (including political subdivisions), governmental
authority or agency, or any other entity.
"PLAN" means any employee benefit plan which is covered by ERISA and
which is maintained by Borrower or, in the case of a plan to which more than
one employer contributes, to which Borrower made contributions at any time
within the five plan years preceding the date of termination.
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"PREMISES" means the "Premises" defined on the Schedule.
"SCHEDULE" means the Schedule annexed to this Agreement and made a part
hereof. The Schedule is an integral part of this Agreement. All references
to "herein", "herewith", "hereunder" and "hereof" and words of similar import
shall for all purposes be deemed to include the Schedule.
"TERM" means the period beginning on the first payment date following
the Disbursement Date and ending on the Maturity Date.
"UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of
Arizona.
1.2 GENERAL INTERPRETIVE PRINCIPLES.
For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided
herein or unless the context otherwise requires:
(i) any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover both gender
forms as well as the neuter form;
(ii) all references to the plural shall include the
singular, the singular the plural and the part the whole;
(iii) the word "or" has the inclusive meaning frequently
identified by the phrase "and/or";
(iv) accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the
meanings assigned to them in accordance with GAAP;
(v) the words "herein", "herewith", "hereunder" and
"hereof" and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a
whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement;
(vi) references herein to "Articles", "Sections",
"Subsections", "Paragraphs", and other subdivisions without reference to a
document are to designated Articles, Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs and
other subdivisions of this Agreement;
(vii) a reference to a Subsection without further reference
to a Section is a reference to such Subsection as contained in the same
Section in which the reference appears, and this rule shall also apply to
Paragraphs and other subdivisions;
(viii) the term "include" or "including" shall mean, without
limitation, by reason of enumeration; and
(ix) the term "satisfactory to Lender" or "satisfaction of
Lender" or "satisfactory to counsel" or "satisfaction of counsel" or other
similar terms means satisfactory to Lender or its counsel in its sole and
absolute discretion.
ARTICLE 2. THE LOAN
2.1 THE LOAN.
Subject to the terms and conditions and relying upon the representations
and warranties herein set forth, including, without limitation, the
fulfillment of each and every condition of lending, Lender agrees to make a
Loan to Borrower in the principal amount set forth on the Schedule (the
"Loan").
2.2 USE OF PROCEEDS.
The proceeds of the Loan shall be used by Borrower solely for the
purposes set forth on the Schedule.
2.3 THE NOTE.
The obligation of Borrower to repay the Loan and to pay interest thereon
shall be evidenced by the Note. The Note shall be dated the Closing Date and
shall be executed by Borrower delivered to Lender on the Closing Date.
2.4 DISBURSEMENT.
Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Lender shall, on the
Disbursement Date, credit, by wire transfer, the amount of the Loan to the
account of Borrower or the Person or Persons specified in writing by Borrower.
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2.5 LOAN ACCOUNT.
Lender shall maintain a loan account on its books in the name of
Borrower for the Loan in which will be recorded all payments of principal
thereof and all accruals and payments of interest thereon. The entries in
the loan account (in the absence of manifest error in the making thereof)
shall be conclusive evidence of the outstanding principal thereof and accrued
interest thereon from time to time. Lender shall provide Borrower with
statements of said account from time to time on request.
2.6 INTEREST RATES.
2.6.1 INTEREST PRIOR TO MATURITY. Prior to maturity (whether by
acceleration or otherwise) the unpaid principal amount of the Loan shall bear
interest at the Interest Rate.
2.6.2 INTEREST AFTER MATURITY. Commencing with the day after the
principal amount of any part of the Loan shall have become due and payable
(by acceleration or otherwise), such part of the Loan or the entire Loan (as
the case may be) shall bear interest at the daily rate of four percent (4%)
per annum above the Interest Rate (the "Default Rate").
2.6.3 MAXIMUM RATE. Lender and Borrower intend the Loan Documents
to comply in all respects with all provisions of Law and not to violate, in
any way, any legal limitations on interest charges. Accordingly, if, for any
reason, Borrower is required to pay, or has paid, interest at a rate in
excess of the highest rate of interest which may be charged by Lender or
which Borrower may legally contract to pay under applicable law (the "Maximum
Rate"), then the Interest Rate shall be deemed to be reduced, automatically
and immediately, to the Maximum Rate, and interest payable hereunder shall be
computed and paid at the Maximum Rate and the portion of all prior payments
of interest in excess of the Maximum Rate shall be deemed to have been
prepayments of the outstanding principal of the Loan and applied to the
installments in the inverse order of their maturities.
2.7 PAYMENTS.
2.7.1 TIME; PLACE; MANNER. All payments to be made in respect of
principal, interest, or other amounts due from Borrower hereunder or under
the Note shall become due at 12:00 o'clock noon, New Jersey time, on the day
when due without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of
which are hereby expressly waived. Such payments shall be made to Lender in
lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds.
2.7.2 PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST. The Loan, together with
interest thereon shall be repaid by Borrower to Lender in the amounts and on
the dates and as otherwise set forth on the Schedule.
2.7.3 APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. Each payment under this Agreement
and the other Loan Documents shall be applied, first to fees, costs, expenses
and charges, if any, owing to Lender, then to interest as may be due
hereunder, and the balance of such payment shall be applied to the principal
balance of the Loan.
2.7.4 NET PAYMENTS. All payments hereunder and under the Note
shall be made by Borrower to Lender without defense, set-off, claim or
counterclaim and without deduction for any present or future income, stamp or
other taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges or withholdings whatsoever
imposed, assessed, levied or collected by or for the benefit of any
jurisdiction or taxing authority. In addition, Borrower shall pay any and
all taxes (stamp or otherwise) payable or determined to be payable in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and
the other Loan Documents and on all payments to be made by Borrower hereunder
and under the Note and the other Loan Documents (other than Lender's income
taxes) and all taxes payable in connection with or related to the Collateral.
2.8 PREPAYMENTS.
The Loan may be prepaid only as set forth on the Schedule.
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2.9 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
If Borrower shall fail to make any payment of principal or interest
within ten (10) days after the same is due, Borrower shall pay a late charge
of five percent (5%) of the unpaid amounts, but in no event greater than the
maximum rate permitted by law, and such amount shall be payable upon demand.
Such payment is not interest for the use of money, but is solely to cover
Lender's administrative costs occasioned by such delay.
ARTICLE 3. SECURITY
3.1 SECURITY.
3.1.1 As security for the full and timely payment and performance
of all of the Obligations of Borrower to Lender, Borrower hereby assigns,
pledges, transfers and sets over to Lender, and hereby agrees that Lender
shall have, and hereby grants to and creates in favor of Lender, a first
security interest under the UCC subject to no other Liens, in and to the
following, in each case, whether now existing or hereafter arising, now owned
or hereafter acquired, wherever located:
(i) The mining equipment and other machinery, equipment and
assets described on Schedule A; and
(ii) All accessions and additions thereto, substitutions
for, and all replacements of, any and all of the foregoing, and all proceeds
of the foregoing, cash and non-cash, including insurance proceeds.
3.1.2 Provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, Borrower shall have the right, exercisable, upon not less than
thirty (30) days written notice to Lender and not more than twice during each
year of the Term, to sell any of the Equipment, provided, however, Borrower
shall pay to Lender on the date of such sale in immediately available funds,
that portion of the proceeds of such sale equal to the product of (x) the
then outstanding principal balance of the Loan, times (y) the applicable
percentage set forth on Schedule A to the Schedule opposite the item of
Equipment being sold (the "Cash Collateral"). The Cash Collateral shall be
retained by Lender in an interest-bearing account to secure the Obligations.
As security for the full and timely payment and performance of all of the
Obligations of Borrower to Lender, Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first
security interest under the UCC in and to the Cash Collateral and all
proceeds thereof. In such event, Borrower will execute and deliver a cash
collateral security agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Lender.
Borrower shall retain the balance of such sale proceeds and may use it for
any lawful purpose. Upon receipt of the foregoing notice of sale from
Borrower, Lender shall notify Borrower of the amount of the Cash Collateral
to be remitted to Lender. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein or in any other Loan Document, Lender shall have the option , in its
sole discretion, at any time, to apply the Cash Collateral against the
outstanding Obligations. Such payment shall be applied to the Obligations in
any order Lender may chose. In such event, Borrower shall not be obligated
to pay any prepayment fee.
3.2 LENDER HAS RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF A SECURED PARTY.
In addition to all rights and remedies given to Lender by this
Agreement, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party
under the UCC.
3.3 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE COLLATERAL.
The parties agree that, at all times during the term of this Agreement,
the following provisions shall be applicable to the Collateral:
3.3.1 Borrower covenants and agrees that it will keep accurate and
complete books and records concerning the Collateral owned or acquired by it
in accordance with GAAP.
3.3.2 Lender shall have the right to review the books and records
of Borrower pertaining to the Collateral and to copy the same and to make
excerpts therefrom, all at such reasonable times upon reasonable notice and
as often as Lender may reasonably request.
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3.3.3 Borrower shall maintain and keep its principal place of
business and its chief executive office at the address set forth at the
beginning of this Agreement, and at no other location without giving Lender
at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any move. Borrower shall
maintain and keep its records concerning the Collateral at such address and
at no other location without giving Lender at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice of any move. Borrower may not move the Collateral from the
Premises without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent will not
be unreasonably withheld, provided that upon such consent, Borrower shall
deliver to Lender, monthly, not later than the tenth (10th) day of each
month, a written notice listing the location of all Collateral. Borrower
shall, at its cost and expense, execute and file all UCC-1 financing
statements requested by Lender in order to continue Lender's first perfected
Lien on all Collateral.
3.3.4 Except for Liens granted to Lender, Borrower shall not sell,
lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of or encumber any of the Collateral.
3.3.5 Borrower shall cause the Collateral to be maintained and
preserved in the same condition, repair and working order as when new,
ordinary wear and tear excepted, and shall promptly make or cause to be made
all repairs, replacements and other improvements in connection therewith
which are necessary or desirable to that end.
3.3.6 Borrower shall not affix or permit the Collateral to become
affixed to real estate or to any other goods, and such Collateral shall
remain personal property, whether or not so affixed.
3.4 CERTAIN COVENANTS.
Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender for the benefit of Lender that:
3.4.1 Borrower has and will have good and merchantable title to
all of its assets, including the Collateral, in each case as from time to
time owned or acquired by it, and shall keep the Collateral free and clear of
all Liens, other than those granted to Lender. Borrower will defend such
title against the claims and demands of all Persons whomsoever.
3.4.2 Borrower will faithfully preserve and protect Lender's Liens
in the Collateral and will, at its own cost and expense, cause said Liens to
be perfected and continued perfected, and for such purpose Borrower will from
time to time at the request of Lender and at the expense of Borrower, make,
execute, acknowledge and deliver, and file or record, or cause to be filed or
recorded, in the proper filing places, all such instruments, documents and
notices, including without limitation financing statements and continuation
statements, as Lender may deem necessary or advisable from time to time in
order to perfect and continue perfected said security interest. Borrower
will do all such other acts and things and make, execute, acknowledge and
deliver all such other instruments and documents, including without
limitation further security agreements, pledges, endorsements, assignments
and notices, as Lender may deem necessary or advisable from time to time in
order to perfect and preserve the priority of said Liens as a first and only
Lien on and security interest in the Collateral prior to the rights of all
other Persons therein or thereto.
3.4.3 Borrower will not, without the prior written consent of
Lender, (i) borrow or permit any Person to borrow against the Collateral
other than the Loan to Borrower from Lender pursuant to this Agreement; (ii)
create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien with respect to any of the
Collateral; (iii) permit any levy or attachment to be made against any of the
Collateral except any levy or attachment relating to this Agreement; or (iv)
permit any financing statement to be on file with respect to any of the
Collateral, except financing statements in favor of Lender.
3.4.4 Risk of loss of, damage to or destruction of the Collateral
is and shall remain upon Borrower. Borrower will insure the Collateral as
provided in Section 6.3 of this Agreement. If Borrower fails to effect and
keep in full force and effect such insurance or fails to pay the premiums
thereon when due, Lender may do so for the account of Borrower and add the
cost thereof to the Obligations and the same shall be payable to Lender on
demand. Borrower hereby assigns and sets over
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unto Lender for the benefit of Lender all moneys which may become payable on
account of such insurance, including without limitation any return of
unearned premiums which may be due upon cancellation of any such insurance,
and directs the insurers to pay Lender any amount so due. Lender, its
officers, employees and authorized agents and its successors and assigns, are
hereby appointed attorneys-in-fact of Borrower, for the purpose of endorsing
any draft or check which may be payable to Borrower in order to collect the
proceeds of such insurance or any return of unearned premiums. Such
appointment is irrevocable and coupled with an interest. The proceeds of
insurance shall be applied to reduction of the Obligations in any order
Lender may choose or, in Lender's sole discretion, to the repair or
replacement of the Collateral, or any part thereof, in which case Lender may
impose such conditions on the disbursement of the proceeds as Lender in its
sole discretion deems appropriate.
3.4.5 Upon the occurrence and during the continuation or existence
of any Event of Default, Borrower shall promptly upon demand by Lender
assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at the place or
places to be designated by Lender. The right of Lender to have the
Collateral assembled and made available to it is of the essence of this
Agreement and Lender may, at its election, enforce such right in equity for
specific performance.
3.4.6 Lender shall have no duty as to the collection or protection
of the Collateral or any part thereof or any income thereon, or as to the
preservation of any rights pertaining thereto, beyond exercising reasonable
care in the custody of any Collateral actually in the possession of Lender.
Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and
preservation of such of the Collateral as may be in its possession if it
takes such action for that purpose as Borrower shall request in writing,
provided that such requested action shall not, in the judgment of Lender,
impair Lender's security interest in the Collateral or its rights in, or the
value of, the Collateral, and provided further that such written request is
received by Lender in sufficient time to permit it to take the requested
action.
ARTICLE 4. CONDITIONS OF CLOSING
The obligation of Lender to make the Loan hereunder is subject to the
accuracy, as of the date hereof and the Disbursement Date, of the
representations and warranties herein contained, to the performance by
Borrower of its obligations to be performed hereunder on or before such
Disbursement Date and to the fulfillment (to the satisfaction of Lender and
its counsel) of the following further conditions. If all conditions
contained herein are not so satisfied by the Outside Date, Lender shall have
no obligation whatsoever to make the Loan and shall have no liability for its
refusal to do so.
4.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The representations and warranties contained in Article 5 hereof shall
be true on the Closing Date and on and as of the Disbursement Date with the
same effect as if made on and as of such date.
4.2 CORPORATE ACTION.
On the Closing Date, Borrower shall deliver to Lender a certificate in
form and substance satisfactory to Lender, dated the Closing Date, signed by
a duly authorized officer of Borrower and each Guarantor, as the case may be,
certifying as to (a) true copies of the Constituent Documents of Borrower and
each Guarantor, all as in effect on such date, (b) true copies of all action
taken by Borrower and each Guarantor relative to this Agreement, the Note and
the other Loan Documents, and (c) the names, true signatures and incumbency
of the officer or officers of Borrower and each Guarantor authorized to
execute and deliver this Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents on
behalf of Borrower and such Guarantor (and Lender may conclusively rely on
such certificate unless and until a later certificate revising the prior
certificate has been furnished to Lender). Borrower shall also deliver to
Lender good standing certificates for Borrower and each Guarantor issued by
the Secretary of State of its State of incorporation and each state in which
it is required by Law to be qualified.
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4.3 OPINION OF COUNSEL.
On the Closing Date, Lender shall have received a favorable written
opinion of counsel for Borrower and the Guarantors, dated the Closing Date
and in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and its counsel, Winick &
Rich, P.C.
4.4 NO CHANGE OF LAW OR FACTS.
No change shall have occurred after the date of execution and delivery
of this Agreement in applicable Law or regulations thereunder or
interpretations thereof by appropriate regulatory authorities which, in the
opinion of Lender or its counsel, would make it illegal for Lender to acquire
the Note, make the Loan, or otherwise to participate in the Loan, nor shall
any facts come to the attention of Lender, concerning Borrower, its business
or financial condition which, in the opinion of Lender would increase the
risk to Lender of repayment of the Loan by Borrower.
4.5 DOCUMENTS.
The following documents shall have been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the respective party or parties thereto, shall be in form and
substance satisfactory to Lender and its counsel and shall be in full force
and effect on the Closing Date and on the Disbursement Date, and an executed
counterpart of each thereof shall have been delivered to Lender and its
counsel:
4.5.1 this Agreement;
4.5.2 the Note;
4.5.3 the Guaranties;
4.5.4 insurance certificates or policies of insurance evidencing
the coverages required by Section 6.3 hereof;
4.5.5 the Schedule, whose terms and conditions are incorporated in
this Agreement as if fully stated in this Agreement;
4.5.6 an agreement with respect to certain environmental matters
(the "Environmental Certificate"); and
4.5.7 other Loan Documents, if any.
4.6 COLLATERAL.
Borrower shall provide to Lender a complete description of the
Collateral, together with evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to
Lender in its sole discretion, that Borrower owns legal title to the
Collateral, free and clear of all Liens.
4.7 FINANCING STATEMENTS.
On the Closing Date, UCC financing statements covering the security
interest created by this Agreement in the Collateral shall have been duly
filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State where the
Collateral is located and in all other places as, in the opinion of Lender,
or its counsel, are necessary or desirable to perfect such Liens, and Lender
shall have been granted a perfected first and only Lien covering the
Collateral.
4.8 LICENSES AND PERMITS.
All appropriate action shall have been taken prior to the Closing Date
in order to permit consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and
hereby and enforcement of all of the terms hereof and thereof, and all
licenses, permits, waivers, exemptions, authorizations and approvals required
(or, in the opinion of Lender or its counsel, advisable) to be in effect on
the Closing Date shall have been issued and shall be in full force and effect
on such date, and copies thereof shall have been delivered to Lender.
4.9 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
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4.9.1 Lender shall have received all other agreements,
instruments, financing statements, certificates, waivers, searches, releases,
terminations, reports, confirmations, corporate or other action, opinion
letters, copies of acquisition documents, copies of all leases, evidence of
delivery and acceptance of the Collateral, evidence of performance of work,
evidence of payment of obligations, agreements with suppliers and
contractors, evidence of ownership of the Collateral and other documents as
Lender or its counsel shall have requested (each in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender and its counsel), including, without limitation,
certificates of incorporation and by-laws, UCC-1 financing statements, lien
waivers, credit references, consents, approvals, authorization to date
documents, casualty and liability insurance policies and endorsements related
to such insurance, appraisals and financial statements and other financial
information.
4.9.2 After giving effect to the Loan, there shall be no Default
or Event of Default hereunder or under the other Loan Documents.
4.9.3 All legal matters incident to the Loan shall be satisfactory
to Lender and its counsel.
4.9.4 All additional conditions set forth on the Schedule shall
have been satisfied, true and in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Borrower represents and warrants to Lender that:
5.1 ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATION.
Borrower is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing as a
corporation under the Laws of the State set forth on the Schedule with full
power and authority to own its properties and to transact its business as now
transacted and as contemplated to be transacted. Borrower is qualified and
in good standing to transact business in each jurisdiction set forth on the
Schedule, which are all of the jurisdictions where the ownership of its
properties or the transaction of its business requires such qualification.
Each Guarantor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing as a
corporation under the Laws of the State set forth on the Schedule with full
power and authority to own its properties and to transact its business as now
transacted and as contemplated to be transacted. Each Guarantor is qualified
and in good standing to transact business in each State set forth on the
Schedule, which are all of the jurisdictions where the ownership of its
properties or the transaction of its business requires such qualification.
5.2 AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZATION.
Borrower has full power and authority to execute, deliver and carry out
the provisions of this Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents to
which it is a party, to borrow hereunder and under the other Loan Documents
and to create the Liens provided for herein, and to perform its obligations
hereunder and thereunder, and all such action has been duly and validly
authorized by all necessary proceedings on its part. Each Guarantor has full
power and authority to execute, deliver and carry out the provisions of its
Guaranty and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party and to perform
its obligations thereunder, and all such action has been duly and validly
authorized by all necessary proceedings on its part.
5.3 EXECUTION AND BINDING EFFECT.
This Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents to which Borrower
is a party have been duly and validly executed and delivered by Borrower and
constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrower enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms. The Guaranties and the other Loan
Documents to which the Guarantors are parties have been duly and validly
executed and delivered by the Guarantors and each constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of the Guarantor executing the same, enforceable
in accordance with their respective terms.
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5.4 AUTHORIZATIONS AND FILINGS.
Except for the filing of UCC financing statements, no authorization,
consent, approval, license, exemption or other action by, and no
registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any
governmental authority is or will be necessary or advisable in connection
with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note, the Guaranties,
the other Loan Documents or the consummation by Borrower and the Guarantors
of the transactions herein and therein contemplated, or performance by
Borrower and the Guarantors of or compliance by Borrower and the Guarantors
with, the terms and conditions hereof or thereof.
5.5 ABSENCE OF CONFLICTS.
Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note, the
Guaranties or the other Loan Documents, nor consummation of the transactions
herein or therein contemplated nor performance of, or compliance with the
terms and conditions hereof or thereof will (a) result in any violation or
breach of (i) the provisions of Borrower's or any Guarantor's Constituent
Documents, or (ii) any Law, or the order, rule or regulation of any court or
governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over Borrower or any
Guarantor, or any of their respective properties, or (iii) any agreement,
bond, note, instrument or indenture to which Borrower or any Guarantor is a
party or pursuant to which any of their respective properties are affected,
or (b) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any property
(now owned or hereafter acquired) of Borrower or any Guarantor, except for
the Lien created by this Agreement.
5.6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Borrower and the Guarantors have heretofore furnished to Lender certain
financial statements and related financial information ("Financial
Statements"). Such Financial Statements (including the notes thereto) present
fairly the financial condition of Borrower or the Guarantors (as the case may
be) as of the dates of the balance sheets contained therein, and the results
of their respective operations for the periods then ended, all in conformity
with Canadian or United States GAAP, as applicable, on a basis consistent
with that of Financial Statements for corresponding prior periods. Except as
disclosed therein, neither Borrower nor any Guarantor has any material
contingent liabilities (including liabilities for taxes), unusual forward or
long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from unfavorable
commitments.
5.7 NO DEFAULTS.
There is no Default under the Loan Documents.
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5.8 LITIGATION.
Except for the lien foreclosure action commenced by Sparkler Filters
Inc., which Borrower believes is not material, there is no pending or
threatened claim or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency
against or affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which, if adversely decided
would have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or financial
condition of Borrower or any Guarantor or on the ability of Borrower or any
Guarantor to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement, the
Note or the other Loan Documents or on the Collateral.
5.9 TITLE TO COLLATERAL.
Borrower has good title to all of its assets, including, without
limitation, the Collateral and all assets reflected in the most recent
balance sheet referred to in Section 5.6 hereof, free and clear of all Liens
covering the Collateral, other than the Liens granted hereunder to Lender
covering the Collateral, which are and will at all times be perfected first
Liens covering the Collateral.
5.10 TAXES.
All tax returns required to be filed by Borrower have been properly
prepared, executed and filed. All taxes, assessments, fees and other
governmental charges upon Borrower or upon any of its properties, incomes,
sales or franchises which are due and payable have been paid.
5.11 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES.
Borrower makes and keeps books, records and accounts which, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect Borrower's transactions and
dispositions of its assets.
5.12 POWER TO CARRY ON BUSINESS.
Borrower and each Guarantor has all requisite power and authority to own
and operate its respective properties and to carry on its business as now
conducted and as presently planned to be conducted.
5.13 NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE.
Since the date of the Financial Statements referred to in Section 5.6,
there has been no material adverse change in the business, operations or
financial condition of Borrower or any Guarantor.
5.14 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Neither Borrower nor any Guarantor is in violation of any Law, except
for violations which in the aggregate do not have a material adverse effect
on the business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or any
Guarantor or on the Collateral.
5.15 COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENTS.
Neither Borrower nor any Guarantor is in default under any agreement,
bond, note, indenture or contract, except for defaults which in the aggregate
do not have a material adverse effect on the business, operation or financial
condition of Borrower or any Guarantor or on the Collateral.
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5.16 BANKRUPTCY.
Neither Borrower nor the Guarantors have made or contemplate an
assignment for the benefit of creditors. No application or petition has been
filed for the appointment of a custodian, trustee, receiver or agent to take
possession of the Collateral, or to take possession of any of the other
properties or assets of Borrower or the Guarantors. Borrower and the
Guarantors are generally paying their respective debts as such debts become
due. Neither Borrower nor the Guarantors are "insolvent" as that term is
defined in Section 101(26) of the "Bankruptcy Code" (Title 11 of the United
States Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101, et seq.) or would be insolvent after
giving effect to the Loan and the transactions contemplated by the Loan
Documents. Neither Borrower nor the Guarantors have filed a petition with
the Bankruptcy Court under the Bankruptcy Code, or commenced any proceeding
relating to Borrower or the Guarantors under any bankruptcy or reorganization
statute or under any arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt,
dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction. No petition or
application of the type described above has been filed or commenced against
Borrower or the Guarantors, in which (i) Borrower or either Guarantor, by any
act, has indicated or intends to indicate its approval thereof, consent
thereto, or acquiescence therein; (ii) an order has been or is expected to be
entered appointing any such custodian, trustee, receiver or agent,
adjudicating Borrower or Guarantors bankrupt or insolvent, or approving such
petition or application in any such proceeding; (iii) the Bankruptcy Court
has ordered or is expected to order relief against Borrower or Guarantors
under the Bankruptcy Code; or (iv) such petition or application was not
dismissed within ninety (90) days of such filing or commencement.
5.17 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DISCLOSURE.
No representation or warranty made by Borrower in this Agreement and no
statement made by Borrower or any Guarantor in the Financial Statements
furnished pursuant to Section 5.6 hereof or otherwise, or any certificate,
report, exhibit or document furnished by Borrower or any Guarantor to Lender
pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or the Loan is false or
misleading in any material respect (including by omission of material
information necessary to make such representation, warranty or statement not
misleading).
5.18 REGULATIONS G AND U.
Borrower is not engaged in the business of extending credit for the
purpose of purchasing or carrying "margin stock", as such term is used in
Regulations G or U promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System as amended from time to time. No part of the proceeds of the
Loan will be used to purchase or carry any margin stock or to extend credit
to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any "margin stock".
Borrower does not own any "margin stock".
5.19 PERFECTION.
Except for the filings under Article 9 of the UCC specified in Section
4.7 hereof (and continuation statements at periodic intervals), no further
filing or recording is necessary under the UCC or under any other Laws of any
jurisdiction, in order to perfect in all applicable jurisdictions the Liens
of Lender in the Collateral. Upon such filings, Lender will be granted a
perfected first Lien covering the Collateral. There are no other Liens
covering the Collateral.
5.20 PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Both the place of business (or chief executive office if there is more
than one place of business) of Borrower and the place where it keeps its
corporate records concerning the Collateral and all of its interest in, to
and under this Agreement are located at the address set forth at the
beginning of this Agreement.
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5.21 LOCATION OF COLLATERAL.
For all purposes, including, without limitation, perfection of security
interests therein under Article 9 of the UCC, the Collateral is deemed
located and at all times shall be located at the Premises, or such other
location to which Borrower has moved the Collateral with Lender's consent in
accordance with Section 3.3.3 hereof.
5.22 NAME CHANGES, MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS.
Borrower has not within the six-year period immediately preceding the
Closing Date, changed its name, been the surviving entity of a merger or
consolidation, acquired all or substantially all of the assets of any Person,
acquired any asset from any Person not in the business of selling such asset,
or assumed any obligations of any other Person.
5.23 YEAR 2000.
Borrower has taken all action necessary to assure that there will be no
material adverse change to Borrower's business by reason of the advent of the
year 2000, including, without limitation, that all computer-based systems,
embedded microchips and other processing capabilities effectively recognize
and process dates after April 1, 1999.
ARTICLE 6. COVENANTS
Borrower covenants that from and after the date hereof and until payment
in full of the Note and interest thereon and all other amounts due from
Borrower hereunder or under the Note or the other Loan Documents, unless
Lender shall otherwise consent in writing:
6.1 REPORTING AND INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.
6.1.1 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. As soon as practicable, and in
any event within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year of
Vista Gold Corp., Borrower shall cause to be furnished to Lender annual
consolidated audited reports for such year for Vista Gold Corp. and its
subsidiaries (including the Borrower and Vista Gold Holdings Inc.), including
audited statements of income, retained earnings and changes in financial
position of Vista Gold Corp. and its subsidiaries (including the Borrower and
Vista Gold Holdings Inc.) for such fiscal year and audited balance sheets
Vista Gold Corp. and its subsidiaries (including the Borrower and Vista Gold
Holdings Inc.) as of the close of such fiscal year, and notes to each, all in
reasonable detail, setting forth in comparative form the corresponding
figures for the preceding fiscal year where such presentation is appropriate
under Canadian GAAP, certified without qualification by independent certified
public accountants of recognized standing selected by Vista Gold Corp. and
satisfactory to Lender, together with (or included in such certification) a
written statement of such accountants substantially to the effect that (i)
such accountants examined such financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly made such tests of
accounting records and such other auditing procedures as they considered
necessary in the circumstances and (ii) in the opinion of such accountants
such financial statements present fairly the financial position of Vista Gold
Corp. and its subsidiaries (including the Borrower and Vista Gold Holdings
Inc.) as of the end of such fiscal year and the results of its operations and
the changes in its financial position for the fiscal year then ended, in
conformity with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding
fiscal year (except for changes in application in which such accountants
concur).
6.1.2 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Within sixty (60) days
after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year,
Borrower shall cause to be furnished to Lender a copy of Borrower's and the
Guarantors' respective interim financial statements of the type described in
Section 6.1.1 above, prepared in accordance with Canadian or United States
GAAP, as applicable, certified by an Executive Officer of Borrower and the
Guarantors, as applicable, or if Borrower chooses, audited, as set forth in
Section 6.1.1 above, and certified by an Executive Officer of Borrower.
6.1.3 FURTHER REQUESTS. Borrower will promptly furnish to Lender
such other information (financial or otherwise) concerning
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Borrower, its assets or the Collateral in such form as Lender may reasonably
request.
6.1.4 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES. At the same time Borrower delivers
the financial statements required under the provisions of Sections 6.1.1 and
6.1.2, Borrower shall furnish to Lender a certificate of an Executive Officer
to the effect that no Default or Event of Default exists, or, if such cannot
be so certified, specifying in reasonable detail the exceptions, if any, to
such statement.
6.1.5 NOTICE OF EVENT OF DEFAULT. Promptly upon becoming aware of
any Default or Event of Default, Borrower shall give Lender notice thereof,
together with a written statement of a Chief Executive Officer of Borrower
setting forth the details thereof and any action with respect thereto taken
or contemplated to be taken by Borrower.
6.1.6 NOTICE OF MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. Promptly upon becoming
aware thereof, Borrower shall give Lender written notice about any material
adverse change in the business, operations or financial condition of Borrower
or any Guarantor or on the Collateral or on the ability of Borrower or any
Guarantor to perform their obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents.
6.1.7 NOTICE OF MATERIAL PROCEEDINGS. Promptly upon becoming aware
thereof Borrower shall give Lender written notice of the commencement,
existence or threat of any proceeding by or before any court or
administrative agency against or affecting Borrower, any Guarantor or the
Collateral which, if adversely decided, would have a material adverse effect
on the business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or any
Guarantor or on the ability of Borrower or any Guarantor to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, the Note, the other Loan Documents or on
the Collateral.
6.1.8 VISITATION. Borrower shall permit such persons as Lender may
designate to visit and inspect the Collateral and to examine the books and
records of Borrower and take copies and extracts therefrom, and to discuss
its affairs with officers of Borrower and its independent accountants, at
such reasonable times and as often as Lender may reasonably request.
6.1.9 OTHER DELIVERIES. Promptly upon their becoming available,
Borrower shall furnish to Lender, copies of all registration statements and
any amendments and supplements thereto and any regular and periodic reports
filed by Borrower or any Guarantor with any securities exchange or with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or any governmental authority succeeding
to any or all of the functions of said commissions and all letters of comment
or correspondence sent to Borrower or any Guarantor from such exchanges or to
such exchanges from Borrower or any Guarantor.
6.2 PRESERVATION OF EXISTENCE AND FRANCHISES.
6.2.1 Neither Borrower nor the Guarantors shall enter into any
merger, reorganization or consolidation, or wind up, liquidate or dissolve,
nor agree to do any of the foregoing, unless there is no Default or Event of
Default and provided such merger, reorganization or consolidation does not
have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, or financial
condition of Borrower or on the ability of Borrower to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents. In
such event, the surviving entity shall, at its cost and expense, execute and
deliver all documents reasonably requested by Lender, including without
limitation, all UCC-1 financing statements requested by Lender in order to
continue Lender's first perfected Lien on all Collateral.
6.2.2 Borrower will qualify to do business and will remain in good
standing under the laws of each jurisdiction in which it is required to be
qualified by reason of the location of the properties owned or leased by it
or the conduct of its business. Each Guarantor will qualify to do business
and will remain in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction in which
it is required to be qualified by reason of the location of the properties
owned or leased by it or the conduct of its business.
6.2.3 Borrower shall do, or cause to be done, all things
reasonably necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its
corporate existence and all permits, licenses, rights
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and privileges necessary or appropriate for the conducting of its business as
now and hereafter conducted. Borrower shall not change its name. Borrower
shall continue to engage in the same kind of business and shall not make any
material change in its business or in the nature of its operations or engage
in any unrelated line of business. Each Guarantor shall do, or cause to be
done, all things reasonably necessary to preserve and keep in full force and
effect its corporate existence and all permits, licenses, rights and
privileges necessary or appropriate for the conducting of its business as now
and hereafter conducted. The Guarantors shall not change their respective
names. Each Guarantor shall continue to engage in the same kind of business
and shall not make any material change in its business or in the nature of
its operations or engage in any unrelated line of business.
6.2.4 Borrower will comply with all Laws relative to the conduct
of its business or the location of the properties owned or leased by it, the
non-compliance with which could have a material adverse effect on the
business, operations, assets or financial or other condition of Borrower, as
contemplated hereby, or the ability of Borrower to perform its Obligations
under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents and will obtain or
cause to be obtained as promptly as possible any permit, license, consent,
privilege or approval of any governmental authority and make any filing or
registration therewith which at the time shall be required with respect to
the performance of its Obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents or for the operation of its business as presently
conducted or as contemplated by it. Each Guarantor will comply with all Laws
relative to the conduct of its business or the location of the properties
owned or leased by it, the non-compliance with which could have a material
adverse effect on the business, operations, assets or financial or other
condition of such Guarantor, as contemplated hereby, or the ability of such
Guarantor to perform its Obligations under its Guaranty or the other Loan
Documents and will obtain or cause to be obtained as promptly as possible any
permit, license, consent, privilege or approval of any governmental authority
and make any filing or registration therewith which at the time shall be
required with respect to the performance of its Obligations under this
Agreement, its Guaranty or the other Loan Documents or for the operation of
its business as presently conducted or as contemplated by it.
6.2.5 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement in a sale for
cash in an amount not less than the value set forth on Schedule A to the
Schedule opposite the applicable item of Equipment, Borrower shall not (a)
convey, assign, sell, mortgage, encumber, pledge, hypothecate, grant a
security interest in, grant options with respect to, lease or otherwise
dispose of all or any part of any legal or beneficial interest in any part or
all of the Collateral (including, without limitation, the Premises) or any
interest therein; or (b) and the Guarantors shall not, directly or indirectly
sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of or permit the sale, assignment or
other disposition of (i) any legal or beneficial interest in the stock or
other ownership interest of any corporation or other entity which is either
Borrower or is a beneficial owner of all or part of Borrower or of the
Collateral or (ii) any legal or beneficial interest in Borrower if Borrower
is a limited or general partnership, joint venture, tenancy in common or
tenancy by the entirety, limited liability company or other type of entity;
or (c) convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of a material portion of
its assets (other than the Collateral, the prohibition on transfer of which
is governed by subparagraph (a) above). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
legal or beneficial interest in the stock of Vista Gold Corp. may be sold,
assigned or otherwise disposed of and Vista Gold Holdings Inc. may sell,
assign or otherwise dispose of or permit the sale, assignment or other
disposition of any legal or beneficial interest in the stock of Borrower,
provided, that after giving effect to such disposition, Vista Gold Holdings
Inc. owns, beneficially and of record, more than fifty percent (50%) of all
of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Borrower.
6.3 INSURANCE.
Borrower shall, at its own expense, maintain and deliver evidence to
Lender of such insurance required by Lender, written by insurers and in
amounts satisfactory to Lender.
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6.4 MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES.
Borrower shall maintain or cause to be maintained in good repair,
working order and condition the properties now or hereafter owned, leased or
otherwise possessed by it, including the Collateral, and shall make or cause
to be made all needful and proper repairs, renewals, replacements and
improvements thereto so that the business carried on in connection therewith
may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times.
6.5 PAYMENT OF TAXES AND OTHER POTENTIAL CHARGES.
Borrower shall pay or discharge
6.5.1 all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges or
levies imposed upon it or any of its properties, including the Collateral, or
income (including such as may arise under ERISA or any similar provision of
law), on or prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto; and
6.5.2 all lawful claims of materialmen, mechanics, carriers,
warehousemen, landlords and other like Persons which, if unpaid, might result
in the creation of a Lien upon any such property, on or prior to the date
when due;
PROVIDED, that unless and until foreclosure, distraint, levy, sale or similar
proceedings shall have been commenced, Borrower need not pay or discharge any
such tax, assessment, charge, levy, claim or current liability so long as (i)
the validity thereof is contested in good faith and by appropriate
proceedings diligently pursued, (ii) in Lender's sole judgment there is no
reasonably foreseeable risk of forfeiture of the Collateral, and (iii) such
reserves or other appropriate provisions as may be required by GAAP shall
have been made therefor, and so long as such failure to pay or discharge does
not have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or financial
condition of Borrower or the Collateral.
6.6 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES.
Borrower shall make and keep books, records and accounts which, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect its business, including all
transactions and dispositions of its assets, all prepared in accordance with
GAAP. Lender and/or its agents shall have the right to review the books and
records of Borrower and to photocopy the same and to make excerpts therefrom,
at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice and as often as Lender may
reasonably request.
6.7 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Borrower shall comply with all applicable Laws in all respects,
PROVIDED, that Borrower shall not be deemed to be in violation of this
Section 6.7 as a result of any failures to comply which would not result in
fines, penalties, injunctive relief or other civil or criminal liabilities
which, in the aggregate, would not materially affect the business or
operations of Borrower or the ability of Borrower to perform its obligations
under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents or the Collateral.
6.8 MATERIAL OBLIGATIONS.
Borrower shall pay and satisfy, when due, all material liabilities and
obligations, including, without limitation, all obligations under all leases
(real or personal property) to which it is a party.
6.9 MAINTENANCE OF COLLATERAL.
Borrower will maintain and preserve the Collateral in good condition,
repair and working order, promptly repairing, replacing or rebuilding any
part of the Collateral which may be destroyed by any casualty, or become
damaged, worn or dilapidated.
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6.10 MAINTENANCE OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Borrower shall maintain and keep its principal place of business and
chief executive office at the address set forth at the beginning of this
Agreement, and at no other location without giving Lender at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice of any move. Borrower shall maintain and keep
its records at such address and at no other location without giving Lender at
least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any move.
6.11 AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUENT DOCUMENTS.
Borrower shall not amend or modify any of its Constituent Documents,
unless there is no Default or Event of Default and provided such amendment or
modification does not have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations or financial condition of Borrower or on the ability of Borrower
to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan
Documents.
6.12 NAMES.
Borrower shall not use any corporate or fictitious name other than its
corporate name as set forth in its Articles or Certificate of Incorporation
on the date hereof or as set forth on the Schedule.
6.13 PREPAYMENT.
Borrower shall not prepay any indebtedness, other than trade payables or
the Obligations unless there is no Default or Event of Default and provided
such prepayment does not have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations or financial condition of Borrower or on the ability of Borrower
to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan
Documents.
6.14 MARGIN SECURITY.
Borrower shall not own, purchase or acquire (or enter into any contract
to purchase or acquire) any "margin security" as defined by any regulation of
the Federal Reserve Board as now in effect or as the same may hereafter be in
effect.
6.15 SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS.
In the event Borrower fails to make any payment or do any act as herein
provided (including, but not limited to, maintaining any insurance required
to be maintained under the Loan Documents or paying all taxes in accordance
with the terms hereof) or there shall be a claim or Lien asserted or filed
against the Collateral, Lender may, but shall not be obligated to (and
without releasing Borrower from any obligation hereunder), make all such
payments and perform all such acts or otherwise satisfy such obligations.
All sums paid by Lender in respect thereof and all costs, fees and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, expenses and other charges
relating thereto, which are incurred by Lender on account thereof, shall bear
interest at the Default Rate, shall be payable on demand by Borrower to
Lender, and shall be additional Obligations hereunder secured by the
Collateral.
6.16 GUARANTIES AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES.
Borrower shall not directly or indirectly assume, guarantee, endorse,
become or remain directly or contingently liable upon or with respect to any
obligations or liability of any other Person or entity other than in
connection with the endorsement or deposit of checks in the ordinary course
of business, unless there is no Default or Event of Default and provided such
action does not have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or
financial condition of Borrower or on the ability of Borrower to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents.
6.17 DISTRIBUTIONS, DIVIDENDS.
Unless there is no Default or Event of Default and provided such action
does not have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or
financial condition of Borrower or on the ability
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of Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents, Borrower shall not declare or pay any dividends or make
any distributions of any kind or make any other similar payments or set aside
any sum for any such purpose, except that Borrower may declare and make
dividends payable solely in shares of its common stock.
6.18 REDEMPTIONS.
Borrower shall not purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire,
directly or indirectly, or make any sinking fund payments with respect to,
any shares of any class of stock of Borrower, now or hereafter existing, or
set apart any sum for such purposes, unless there is no Default or Event of
Default and provided such action does not have a material adverse effect on
the business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or on the ability
of Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents.
6.19 STOCK ISSUANCE.
Borrower shall not issue any additional shares or any right or option to
acquire any shares, or any security convertible into any shares, of the
capital stock of Borrower or any Guarantor, unless there is no Default or
Event of Default and provided such issuance does not have a material adverse
effect on the business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or on
the ability of Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the
Note or the other Loan Documents.
6.20 INVESTMENTS, LOANS, ADVANCES.
Borrower shall not directly or indirectly make or have outstanding at
any time any investments in or loans to any other Person (including any
subsidiary), whether by way of advance, loan, guaranty, extension of credit,
capital contribution, purchase of stock, notes, bonds or other securities or
evidence of indebtedness, or acquisition of limited or general partnership or
other interests, unless there is no Default or Event of Default and provided
such investments or loans do not have a material adverse effect on the
business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or on the ability of
Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents.
6.21 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any of its subsidiaries or
Guarantors, to, directly or indirectly, enter into any purchase, sale, lease
or other transaction with any affiliate, except in the ordinary course of
business on terms that are no less favorable than those which might be
obtained at the time in a comparable arm's length transaction with any Person
who is not an affiliate, unless there is no Default or Event of Default and
provided such transaction does not have a material adverse effect on the
business, operations or financial condition of Borrower or on the ability of
Borrower to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents.
6.22 YEAR 2000.
Borrower shall take all action necessary to assure that there will be no
material adverse change to Borrower's business by reason of the advent of the
year 2000, including, without limitation, that all computer-based systems,
embedded microchips and other processing capabilities effectively recognize
and process dates after April 1, 1999. At Lender's request, Borrower shall
provide to Lender assurance reasonably acceptable to Lender that Borrower's
computer-based systems, embedded microchips and other processing capabilities
are year 2000 compatible.
6.23 FURTHER ASSURANCES.
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Borrower shall cause to be done, executed, acknowledged and delivered
all and every such further act, conveyance and assurance as Lender shall
require for accomplishing the purposes of this Agreement, the Note and the
other Loan Documents. Borrower will defend and protect its title with
respect to the Collateral and will indemnify Lender with respect thereto.
Any payment in respect of such indemnity shall be made directly to Lender on
demand in immediately available funds. Forthwith after notice from Lender,
Borrower shall promptly, without further consideration, execute, acknowledge
and deliver such further instruments and documents and will take such other
actions as Lender may deem necessary or advisable from time to time to ensure
the enforceability or priority of the Liens granted hereby, or otherwise to
confirm and carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
7.1 EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
The occurrence of one or more of the following described events is an
Event of Default:
7.1.1 Borrower fails to make any payment of principal of or
interest on the Note, when due; or
7.1.2 Borrower fails to perform or observe any of its covenants or
agreements contained herein or in any other Loan Documents which cannot be
cured; or
7.1.3 Borrower fails to perform or observe any other covenant or
agreement to be performed or observed by it hereunder or under the other Loan
Documents and such failure continues unremedied for a period of fifteen (15)
days after such failure; or
7.1.4 Borrower voluntarily creates, suffers to exist, incurs or
assumes any Lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance on, or with
respect to, any part of or all the Collateral (other than Liens permitted
under this Agreement), or the Liens held by Lender in and to the Collateral
shall cease to be the first perfected Lien in and to the Collateral; or
7.1.5 Borrower sells, assigns, leases, or otherwise disposes of or
relinquishes possession of, any Collateral; or
7.1.6 any representation or warranty made by Borrower or a
Guarantor herein or in any other Loan Document or in any document or
certificate furnished by Borrower to Lender in connection herewith or
therewith at any time proves to have been incorrect in any material respect
when made; or
7.1.7 this Agreement or any Loan Document at any time for any
reason ceases to be in full force and effect or is declared by a court or
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction to be null and void; or
7.1.8 Borrower breaches or defaults under the terms of any
agreement, instrument or document with or for the benefit of Lender which is
not a Loan Document or under any other loan, credit facility or other
financial accommodation made by Lender to Borrower, including, without
limitation, all promissory notes, guaranties, equipment leases, security
agreements, mortgages and deeds of trust; or
7.1.9 Borrower or any Guarantor is indicted or threatened with
indictment by a governmental authority under any criminal statute or there is
commenced against Borrower or any Guarantor a criminal or civil proceeding
pursuant to which the proceedings, penalties or remedies sought or available
include forfeiture of any of the Collateral or a material portion of the
assets of Borrower or any Guarantor; or
7.1.10 any Guarantor fails to perform or observe any of its
covenants or agreements contained in the Guaranties or any other Loan
Documents to which they are a party which cannot be cured; or
7.1.11 any Guarantor fails to perform or observe any other
covenant or agreement to be performed or observed by it under the Loan
Documents to which they are a party and such failure continues unremedied for
a period of fifteen (15) days after such failure; or
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7.1.12 any Guarantor breaches or defaults under the terms of any
agreement, instrument or document with or for the benefit of Lender which is
not a Loan Document or under any other loan, credit facility or other
financial accommodation made by Lender to any or all of the Guarantors,
including, without limitation, all promissory notes, guaranties, equipment
leases, security agreements, mortgages and deeds of trust; or
7.1.13 there is a material adverse change in the business,
operations or financial condition of Borrower or any Guarantor or in the
Collateral; or
7.1.14 a proceeding is instituted seeking a decree or order for
relief in respect of Borrower or any Guarantor in an involuntary case under
any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter
in effect or for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee,
custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of Borrower or
any Guarantor, or for any substantial part of its properties or for the
dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of its affairs or any substantial part
of any of its properties and such proceeding remains undismissed or unstayed
for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days or such court enters a decree or
order granting the relief sought in such proceeding; or
7.1.15 Borrower or any Guarantor voluntarily suspends transaction
of its business, commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, consents to the
entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law or
consents to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver,
liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or other similar
official) of Borrower or any Guarantor for any substantial part of any of its
properties, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or
takes any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing; or
7.1.16 There shall be a judgment or judgments against Borrower or
any Guarantor for any amount in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate, which
shall remain unpaid, unstayed on appeal, undischarged, unbonded or
undismissed for a period of thirty (30) days or more, other than a judgment
resulting from the lien foreclosure action commenced by Sparkler Filters,
Inc.; or
7.1.17 Except as otherwise permitted herein, Borrower shall have
conveyed, sold, assigned, encumbered or otherwise transferred all or
substantially all of its assets (or any interest therein) or any stock of
Borrower is sold, conveyed, transferred or encumbered; or
7.1.18 Borrower fails to perform or observe any of its covenants
or agreements contained in Section 6.3 hereof or in the letter regarding
insurance requirements delivered by Borrower in connection with the Loan or
the Loan Documents (the "Insurance Letter") or any such insurance shall at
any time cease to be in full force and effect; or
7.1.19 Borrower shall default under or breach any term contained
in any loan agreement, promissory note, equipment lease, security document or
other agreement or evidence of indebtedness with any other lender, lessor or
provider of credit, which relate to, or evidence, indebtedness for borrowed
money or lease obligations which on the date of default are in the aggregate
principal amount of not less than $250,000, and all or a portion of such
indebtedness shall have been declared due and payable or otherwise
accelerated prior to the date on which such indebtedness would otherwise be
due and payable; or
7.1.20 Borrower ceases to operate its business at any of the
Premises.
7.2 CONSEQUENCES OF EVENT OF DEFAULT.
7.2.1 If an Event of Default occurs, Lender may, by notice to
Borrower, declare the unpaid principal amount of the Note and interest
accrued thereon and all other Obligations and liabilities of Borrower
hereunder or under the Note or the Loan Documents to be immediately due and
payable and the same shall thereupon become and be immediately due and
payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all
of which are hereby expressly waived, and an action therefor shall
immediately accrue.
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7.2.2 In addition, if an Event of Default occurs, Lender shall
have all rights and remedies granted herein and in the other Loan Documents
and all rights or remedies available at law (including, without limitation,
the UCC) or equity, whether as a secured party or otherwise (including
specifically those granted by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the
jurisdiction or jurisdictions where the Collateral is located) and, except as
limited by Law, all remedies of Lender (i) shall be cumulative and
concurrent; (ii) may be pursued separately, successively or concurrently
against Borrower or against all or any portion of the Collateral, at the sole
discretion of Lender; (iii) may be exercised as often as occasion therefor
shall arise, it being agreed by Borrower that the exercise or failure to
exercise any rights or remedies shall in no event be construed as a waiver or
release thereof or of any other right, remedy or recourse; and (iv) are
intended to be, and shall be, nonexclusive. To the fullest extent permitted
by applicable Law, Lender may resort to the rights, remedies and recourses
set forth herein and any other security therefor in such order and manner as
Lender may elect.
7.2.3 Without limiting any of the foregoing, Borrower agrees that
(i) Lender may, with or without notice and without legal process, enter upon
any property owned, leased or otherwise under the real or apparent control of
Borrower or any agent thereof or any other location where the Collateral may
be located and disassemble, disconnect, render unusable or repossess all or
any item of the Collateral; (ii) written notice mailed to Borrower, as
provided in this Agreement for the giving of notice, shall be reasonable if
given ten (10) days prior to (a) any public sale or (b) the date after which
a private sale may be made; (iii) a sale of the Collateral may be made as a
unit or in parcels and for cash and upon terms; (iv) Lender may buy the
Collateral at any public sale and at any private sale as permitted by the
UCC; and (v) such public or private sale or sales may be held or adjourned
from time to time, and Lender shall have the right to conduct such sale or
sales on Borrower's premises (including, without limitation, the Premises) or
elsewhere where the Collateral is located, and shall have the right to use
Borrower's premises without charge for such sale or sales for such time or
times as Lender may determine.
ARTICLE 8. EXPENSES AND INDEMNITIES
8.1 EXPENSES.
Borrower shall promptly reimburse Lender for all costs, reasonable fees
and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with the negotiation,
preparation, execution, delivery, administration, operation and enforcement
of each of the Loan Documents, including, but not limited to, the attorneys'
and paralegals' fees of in-house and outside counsel, expert witness fees,
lien, title search and insurance fees, appraisal fees, all charges and
expenses incurred in connection with any and all environmental reports and
environmental remediation activities, and all other costs, expenses, taxes
and filing or recording fees payable in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, all such
costs, fees and expenses as Lender shall incur or for which Lender shall
become obligated in connection with (i) any inspection or verification of the
Collateral, (ii) any proceeding relating to the Loan Documents or the
Collateral, (iii) actions taken with respect to the Collateral and Lender's
security interest therein, including, without limitation, the defense or
prosecution of any action involving Lender and Borrower or any third party,
(iv) enforcement of any of Lender's rights and remedies with respect to the
Obligations or Collateral, (v) consultation with Lender's attorneys and
participation in any workout, bankruptcy or other insolvency or other
proceeding involving any Borrower or any Guarantor or any affiliate, whether
or not suit is filed, and (vi) any other matters relating to or arising out
of the Loan and/or the Loan Documents.
8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
The Environmental Certificate with Representations, Covenants and
Warranties is incorporated herein for all purposes as if fully stated in this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 FURTHER ASSURANCES.
Borrower shall at any time and from time to time upon the written
request of Lender, execute and deliver such further agreements, instruments
and documents and do such further acts and things as Lender may reasonably
request in order to effect the purposes of this Agreement.
9.2 GENERAL INDEMNITY.
Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lender from and
against, and, upon demand, reimburse Lender for, all claims, demands,
liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, costs and expenses,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements,
which may be imposed upon, asserted against or incurred or paid by Lender, on
account of any act performed or omitted to be performed under this Agreement,
the Note or the other Loan Documents or on account of any transaction arising
out of or in any way connected with the Collateral or this Agreement, the
Note or the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, any
litigation matter involving claims or alleged claims by or disputes with
third parties), except as a result of the willful misconduct or gross
negligence of Lender.
9.3 NO IMPLIED WAIVER; CUMULATIVE REMEDIES.
No course of dealing and no delay or failure of Lender in exercising any
right, power or privilege under this Agreement, the Note or any of the other
Loan Documents shall affect such right, power or privilege except as and to
the extent that the assertion of any such right, power or privilege shall be
barred by an applicable statute of limitations; nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to
enforce such a right, power or privilege preclude any further exercise
thereof or of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies
of Lender under this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents are
cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies which Lender would
otherwise have.
9.4 TAXES.
Borrower agrees to pay or reimburse Lender for any and all stamp,
document, transfer, recording or filing taxes or fees and all similar
impositions payable or hereafter determined by Lender to be payable in
connection with this Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents
(including but not limited to those necessary or advisable to record or to
ensure the enforceability or priority of this Agreement, the Note or the
other Loan Documents), as determined by Lender in its sole discretion from
time to time, and any other documents, instruments or transactions pursuant
to or in connection herewith, and Borrower agrees to save Lender harmless
from and against any and all present or future claims or liabilities with
respect to or resulting from any delay in paying or omission to pay any such
taxes, fees or similar impositions.
9.5 TIME OF ESSENCE.
Time is of the essence for the performance by Borrower of the
Obligations set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
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9.6 POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Borrower appoints Lender and its designees as Borrower's attorney, with
the power to endorse Borrower's name on any checks, notes, acceptances, money
orders or other forms of payment or security that come into Lender's
possession; to sign Borrower's name on any invoice or bill of lading relating
to any receivable, on drafts against customers, on assignments of
receivables, on notices of assignment, financing statements and other public
records, on verifications of accounts and on notices to customers or account
debtors; to send requests for verification of receivables to customers or
account debtors; after the occurrence of any Event of Default, to notify the
post office authorities to change the address for delivery of Borrower's mail
to an address designated by Lender and to open and dispose of all mail
addressed to Borrower; and to do all other things Lender deems necessary or
desirable to carry out the terms of this Agreement. Borrower hereby ratifies
and approves all acts of such attorney. Neither Lender nor any of its
designees shall be liable for any acts or omissions nor for any error of
judgment or mistake of fact or law while acting as Borrower's attorney. This
power, being coupled with an interest, is irrevocable until the Obligations
have been fully satisfied and Lender's obligation to provide loans hereunder
shall have terminated.
9.7 MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS OR WAIVERS.
Lender and Borrower may from time to time enter into written agreements
amending, modifying or supplementing this Agreement, the Note or the other
Loan Documents or changing the rights of Lender or Borrower hereunder or
thereunder, and Lender may from time to time grant waivers or consents to a
departure from the due performance of the obligations of Borrower thereunder.
Any such agreement, waiver or consent must be in writing and shall be
effective only to the extent set forth in such writing. In the case of any
such waiver or consent, any Event of Default so waived or consented to shall
be deemed to be cured and not continuing, but no such waiver or consent shall
extend to any subsequent or other Event of Default or impair any right
consequent thereto.
9.8 HOLIDAYS.
Except as otherwise provided herein, whenever any payment or action to
be made or taken hereunder or the Note or any other Loan Document shall be
stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment or action
shall be made or taken on the next following Business Day (and such day shall
be included in the calculation of interest due), unless such next succeeding
Business Day falls in a different calendar month, in which case payment or
action shall be made or taken on the next preceding Business Day.
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9.9 NOTICES.
9.9.1 Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices and other
communications required under the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the
Note or the other Loan Documents shall be in writing and shall become
effective when delivered by hand or received by overnight courier, telex,
facsimile, telegram or registered first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
If to Lender, at:
FINOVA Capital Corporation
115 West Century Road
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Facsimile No. 201-634-3325
Attention: Pamela Marchant
Vice President
with a copy to:
FINOVA Capital Corporation
1850 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Facsimile No. 602-207-5036
Attention: Vice President.,
Law Department
and
Winick & Rich, P.C.
919 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Facsimile No. 212-308-5945
Attention: Michael A. Karpen, Esq.
If to Borrower, at the address set forth on the Schedule,
or at such other address as either party may, from time to time, designate in
writing to the other party hereto.
9.9.2 If any notice is given by telex, facsimile transmission, or
telegram, the party giving such notice shall confirm such notice by a writing
delivered by hand or overnight courier; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that for all
purposes hereunder, notice shall be deemed effective at the time given by
telex, telecopier or telegram.
9.10 GOVERNING LAW.
THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND THERETO SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA.
9.11 PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS.
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BORROWER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS THAT ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING
AGAINST BORROWER UNDER, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE
COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY OR IN THE UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA. BORROWER, BY ITS
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS
AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF ANY OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH
ACTION OR PROCEEDING. BORROWER FURTHER AGREES THAT ANY LEGAL ACTION OR
PROCEEDING BORROWER MAY BRING, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, SHALL ONLY BE BROUGHT IN ANY
STATE COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY OR IN THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA. BORROWER ALSO
IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF ANY COMPLAINT, SUMMONS, NOTICE OR
OTHER PROCESS RELATING TO SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY DELIVERY THEREOF TO
BORROWER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER
HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM OR DEFENSE IN ANY SUCH
ACTION OR PROCEEDING BASED ON ANY ALLEGED LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION,
IMPROPER VENUE OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OR ANY SIMILAR BASIS. BORROWER SHALL
NOT BE ENTITLED IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ASSERT ANY DEFENSE GIVEN
OR ALLOWED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF ARIZONA,
UNLESS SUCH DEFENSE IS ALSO GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
ARIZONA. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT OR IMPAIR IN ANY MANNER OR TO ANY
EXTENT THE RIGHT OF LENDER TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED
AGAINST BORROWER IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION OR TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY MANNER
PERMITTED BY LAW.
9.12 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.
BORROWER AND LENDER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT
TO ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY AGREEMENT,
INSTRUMENT OR DOCUMENT EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR
THEREWITH, INCLUDING THE LOAN DOCUMENTS.
9.13 SEVERABILITY.
The provisions of this Agreement, the Note and any other Loan Document
are intended to be severable. If any such provision is held invalid or
unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, such provision shall,
as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or
unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or
enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions
hereof in any jurisdiction.
9.14 PRIOR UNDERSTANDINGS.
This Agreement and the other Loan Documents supersede all prior
understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties
hereto relating to the transactions provided for herein or therein.
9.15 SURVIVAL.
All representations and warranties of Borrower contained in this
Agreement or any other Loan Document or made in writing in connection
herewith or therewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents, any investigation or
inspection by Lender, the making of the Loan hereunder, the payment of the
Note or the expiration of this Agreement. All covenants and agreements of
Borrower contained herein shall continue in full force until payment in full
of the Obligations. Borrower's obligation to pay the principal of and
interest on the Note and all such other amounts shall be absolute and
unconditional under any and all circumstances.
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9.16 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
Lender and Borrower and their respective successors and permitted assigns,
except that Borrower may not assign, delegate or transfer any of its rights
or obligations hereunder or any interest herein without the written consent
of Lender which Lender may withhold in its absolute discretion. Any actual
or attempted assignment by Borrower without Lender's consent shall be null,
void and of no effect whatsoever. Lender may assign or otherwise transfer
any or all of its rights, title, interests and obligations hereunder and
under the Note and the other Loan Documents in whole or in part. If Lender
makes such an assignment, the assignee shall have all of the rights of the
Lender and Borrower shall not assert against the assignee any defense,
counterclaims or setoff which Borrower may have against Lender. Except to
the extent otherwise required by its context, the word "Lender" where used in
this Agreement shall mean and include the holder of the Note originally
issued to Lender, and the holder of such Note shall be bound by and have the
benefits of this Agreement to the same extent as if such holder had been a
signatory hereto, except that no assignee shall be deemed to assume any
obligation or duty imposed upon Lender hereunder or the other Loan Documents
and Borrower shall look only to Lender for performance thereof. As used in
this Section 9.16, "assign" shall be deemed to include a pledge, sale of, or
grant of a mortgage on, or a security interest in, any of the Collateral or
this Agreement or the other Loan Documents by Lender and the term "assignee"
shall be deemed to refer to the recipient of such pledge, sale, mortgage or
security interest.
9.17 COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the
different parties hereto on separate counterparts each of which, when so
executed and delivered by the parties, constituting an original but all such
counterparts together constituting but one and the same instrument.
9.18 PUBLICITY.
Lender is hereby authorized to issue appropriate press releases and to
cause a tombstone to be published announcing the consummation of the
transactions contemplated in this Agreement, including the aggregate amount
of the Loan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their officers thereunto duly
authorized, have executed and delivered this Agreement effective as of the
day and year first above written.
HYCROFT RESOURCES &
DEVELOPMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Authorized Signatory
--------------------------------
Title:_____________________________
FINOVA CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Authorized Signatory
--------------------------------
Title:______________________________
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EXHIBIT A
NOTE
See attached.
<PAGE>
SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,500,000.00 _______________, 1999
Phoenix, Arizona
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT,
INC., a Nevada corporation ("Borrower"), hereby promises to pay to the order
of FINOVA CAPITAL CORPORATION ("Lender"), the principal sum of One Million
Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500,000.00), together with
interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding
at the rate per annum and on the dates and all as otherwise provided in that
certain Loan and Security Agreement of even date herewith (the "Loan
Agreement") by and between Lender and Borrower.
This Note is the Note referred to in the Loan Agreement, is secured as
set forth in the Loan Agreement, may not be prepaid except as provided in the
Loan Agreement and is entitled to the benefits of the Loan Agreement. All
capitalized terms used in this Note which are not otherwise defined herein
shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Loan Agreement.
All payments of principal and interest on this Note are to be made in
lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds,
without setoff, counterclaim or deduction of any nature, at the office of
Lender at 115 West Century Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (or such other
place as the holder hereof shall designate to Borrower in writing), prior to
12:00 Noon, local time, on the day when due.
If any payment of principal or interest becomes due on a day which is
not a Business Day, that payment shall be made on the next Business Day
unless such next Business Day falls in another calendar month in which event
that payment shall be made on the next preceding Business Day.
Lender and Borrower intend this Note to comply in all respects with all
provisions of law and not to violate, in any way, any legal limitations on
interest charges. Accordingly, if, for any reason, Borrower is required to
pay, or has paid, interest at a rate in excess of the highest rate of
interest which may be charged by Lender or which Borrower may legally
contract to pay under applicable law (the "Maximum Rate"), then the interest
rate shall be deemed to be reduced, automatically and immediately, to the
Maximum Rate, and interest payable hereunder shall be computed and paid at
the Maximum Rate and the portion of all prior payments of interest in excess
of the Maximum Rate shall be deemed to have been prepayments of the
outstanding principal of this Note and applied to the installments in the
inverse order of their maturities.
If Borrower fails to make any payment of principal or interest within
ten (10) days after the payment is due, Borrower shall pay a late charge of
five percent (5%) of the unpaid amount, but in no event more than the maximum
amount permitted by applicable law, and such amount shall be payable upon
demand. Such payment is not interest for the use of money, but is intended
to cover Lender's administrative costs occasioned by such delay.
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender shall have all of the
rights and remedies contained in the Loan Agreement, including, without
limitation, the right, at its option, to declare all indebtedness under this
Note to be immediately due and payable.
Borrower hereby expressly waives presentment for payment, demand for
payment, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest, notice of
non-payment, and all lack of diligence or delays in collection or enforcement
of this Note or the Loan Agreement.
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Lender may extend the time of payment of this Note, postpone the
enforcement hereof, release any Collateral, or grant any other indulgences
whatsoever, without affecting or diminishing Lender's right of recourse
against Borrower, as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement and in the
other Loan Documents, which right is hereby expressly reserved. The failure
to assert any right by Lender shall not be deemed a waiver thereof.
Borrower agrees to pay all costs, fees and expenses of collection,
including, without limitation, Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, in the event that any action, suit or proceeding is brought by
the holder hereof to collect this Note or if an Event of Default occurs.
THIS NOTE IS DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN MADE IN, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF, THE STATE OF ARIZONA. BORROWER IRREVOCABLY
CONSENTS THAT ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST BORROWER UNDER, ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE LOAN AGREEMENT OR THE
OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE COURT OF THE STATE OF
ARIZONA LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY OR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR
THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA. BORROWER, BY ITS EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS
NOTE, EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL
JURISDICTION OF ANY OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING.
BORROWER FURTHER AGREES THAT ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING BORROWER MAY
BRING, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO THIS NOTE, THE LOAN
AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, SHALL ONLY BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE
COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY OR IN THE UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA. BORROWER ALSO IRREVOCABLY
CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF ANY COMPLAINT, SUMMONS, NOTICE OR OTHER PROCESS
RELATING TO SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY DELIVERY THEREOF TO BORROWER IN THE
MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT. BORROWER HEREBY EXPRESSLY
AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM OR DEFENSE IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING
BASED ON ANY ALLEGED LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION, IMPROPER VENUE OR FORUM
NON CONVENIENS OR ANY SIMILAR BASIS. BORROWER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED IN ANY
SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ASSERT ANY DEFENSE GIVEN OR ALLOWED UNDER THE
LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF ARIZONA, UNLESS SUCH DEFENSE IS
ALSO GIVEN OR ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. NOTHING HEREIN
SHALL AFFECT OR IMPAIR IN ANY MANNER OR TO ANY EXTENT THE RIGHT OF LENDER TO
COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED AGAINST BORROWER IN ANY OTHER
JURISDICTION OR TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has duly executed this Note on the date
first above written.
HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
By:____________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________
Federal Tax Identification No. 88-0211989
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SCHEDULE TO
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
BORROWER: HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 3030, WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA 89446
DATE: _________________, 1999
THIS SCHEDULE FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE ABOVE BORROWER AND FINOVA CAPITAL CORPORATION DATED THE ABOVE
DATE, AND ALL REFERENCES HEREIN AND THEREIN TO "THIS AGREEMENT" SHALL BE
DEEMED TO REFER TO SAID AGREEMENT AND TO THIS SCHEDULE (AS EACH OF THE SAME
MAY BE AMENDED, MODIFIED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME.)
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ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS (SECTION 1.1):
"GUARANTOR(S)" means Vista Gold Corp., a Canadian corporation, and Vista
Gold Holdings Inc., a Nevada corporation.
"INTEREST RATE" means the Index Rate plus five and sixty-four one
hundredths (5.64%) percent. The "INDEX RATE" shall be the highest yield, as
published in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, on the first (1st) Business Day
preceding the Disbursement Date, for Treasury Notes having a maturity date on
or closest to the Maturity Date. Interest shall be calculated on the basis
of a year of 360 days and twelve months of thirty (30) days each and charged
on a daily basis.
"MATURITY DATE" means the date upon which the thirty-sixth (36th)
consecutive monthly payment of principal and interest is scheduled to be due.
"OUTSIDE DATE" means April 30, 1999.
"PREMISES" means Hycroft Mine, Sulphur, Nevada (approximately 54 miles
west of Winnemucca, Nevada).
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THE LOAN (SECTION 2.1):
"PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE LOAN: $1,500,000.00
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USE OF PROCEEDS (SECTION 2.2):
The proceeds of the Loan shall be used by Borrower solely for its
working capital.
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PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST (SECTION 2.7.2):
The Loan, together with interest thereon at the Interest Rate, shall be
repaid in thirty-six (36) equal consecutive monthly payments of principal
and interest each in an amount which will fully amortize the Loan at the
Interest Rate over the Term. The first such monthly payment of principal
and interest shall be due and payable on the thirtieth (30th) day of the
month immediately succeeding the Disbursement Date and the payments shall
continue on a like day in each and every month thereafter through and
including the Maturity Date; provided that if the Disbursement Date is not
the thirtieth (30th) day of the month, Borrower shall pay, on the thirtieth
(30th) day of the month in which the Disbursement Date occurs, interest
only, at the Interest Rate, from the Disbursement Date to the thirtieth
(30th) day of the month in which the Disbursement Date occurs. Lender
shall compute the amount of each payment and advise Borrower of such
amount. The entire unpaid principal balance which was not payable earlier,
whether due to regularly scheduled payments, acceleration or otherwise,
together with any unpaid interest, fees, costs and charges shall be due and
payable on the Maturity Date. After the maturity of all or any part of the
Loan (by acceleration or otherwise), interest on the Loan or such part
thereof shall be due and payable at the Default Rate on demand.
Contemporaneously herewith, Lender will deliver to Borrower an amortization
schedule.
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PREPAYMENTS (SECTION 2.8):
(a) Borrower may not prepay the Loan, in whole or in part, prior to the
first regularly scheduled payment date occurring after the first
anniversary of the Disbursement Date. Borrower shall have the right,
upon not less than ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender, on
any regularly scheduled payment date occurring after the first
anniversary of the Disbursement Date, to prepay the outstanding
principal balance of the Loan in whole, but not in part, provided that
Borrower shall pay to Lender, together with the principal balance of
the Loan, (i) all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount prepaid
through the date of prepayment, (ii) all outstanding fees, charges and
other amounts then due under the Loan Documents, and (iii) a
prepayment fee (the "Prepayment Fee") in an amount equal to the
product of (A) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan at the
time of prepayment, times (B) the applicable percentage set forth
opposite the year of the Term in which the prepayment is made, as set
forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year of Term of Loan in
Which Prepayment is Made Percentage
<S> <C>
2 2%
3 1%
</TABLE>
Once given, the notice of prepayment shall be irrevocable. Any
acceleration of the Loan as a consequence of the occurrence of an
Event of Default shall be presumed to be a mechanism to avoid the
requirements of this provision and shall be deemed a prepayment and
subject to the appropriate prepayment premium set forth above, in
addition to all damages and other amounts otherwise due under this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents. If the Loan is accelerated
prior to the date upon which prepayment is permitted to be made
hereunder, the applicable percentage shall be 5%.
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(b) Provided no Default or Event of Default has occurred, and provided
further that the Cash Collateral is equal to or greater than $300,000,
Borrower shall have the right, exercisable one time on any regularly
scheduled payment date occurring after Borrower has made twelve (12)
consecutive monthly payments of principal and interest in accordance
with this Agreement, to cause Lender to apply all of the Cash
Collateral to prepay the outstanding Obligations, in whole or in part.
In such event Borrower shall also pay Lender a prepayment fee in an
amount equal to the product of (A) the amount of such prepayment,
times (B) the applicable percentage set forth opposite the year of the
Term in which the prepayment is made, as set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year of Term of Loan in
Which Prepayment is Made Percentage
<S> <C>
2 2%
3 1%
</TABLE>
The remaining principal balance of the Loan, after giving effect to
any such prepayment (the ARemaining Loan@) shall be repaid in
consecutive monthly payments over the remaining Term of the Loan, each
such payment to be in an amount which will fully amortize the
Remaining Loan at the Interest Rate over the remaining Term. At such
time, Lender will deliver to Borrower an amortization schedule for the
Remaining Loan.
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS (SECTION 4.11):
The obligation of Lender to make the Loan hereunder is subject to the
fulfillment, to the satisfaction of Lender and its counsel, of each of the
following conditions, in addition to the other conditions set forth in
Article 4 above:
(a) There shall have been no material adverse change in the business,
operations or financial condition of Borrower or any Guarantor or in
the Collateral since June 30, 1998.
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ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATION (SECTION 5.1):
Borrower:
State of Organization, etc.: Nevada
States of Qualification, etc.: None
Guarantor:
Vista Gold Holdings, Inc.:
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Place of Organization: Canada
States of Qualification, etc.: None
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NAMES (SECTION 6.12): None.
NOTICES (SECTION 9.9.1)
Address of Notices to Borrower:
P.O.Box 3030
Winnemucca, Nevada 89446
With a copy to:
370 Seventeenth Street #3000
Denver, Colorado 80202
Facsimile No. 303-629-2499
Attention: Roger Smith
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their officers thereunto duly
authorized, have executed and delivered this Schedule effective as of the day
and year first above written.
HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
By:______________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________
Federal Tax Identification No. 88-0211989
FINOVA CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: _____________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________
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SCHEDULE A
EQUIPMENT
See Attached
<PAGE>
SCHEDULE A
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
% of Total FLV of
the
Equipment FLV Equipment
--------- ------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
1994 Hitachi 23 yard Hydraulic Excavator, Model EX3500-2, s/n 185-0229 w/
23.5 cu yd bucket 722,500 24.569%
Cat 150 Ton Haul Truck, Model 785B, s/n 6HK00592 510,000 17.343%
Cat 150 Ton Haul Truck, Model 785B, s/n 6HK00419 446,250 15.175%
Cat 150 Ton Haul Truck, Model 785B, s/n 6HK00209 212,500 7.226%
Cat 150 Ton Haul Truck, Model 785B, s/n 6HK00189 212,500 7.226%
Cat Haul Truck, Model 777B, VIN 4YC00663 w/ Water Tank 127,500 4.336%
1993 Cat Crawler Dozer, Model D1ON, s/n 2YD02489 170,000 5.781%
1993 Cat Wheel Type Loader, Model 834B, s/n 92Z00542 127,500 4.336%
1987 Cat Crawler Dozer, Model D9L, s/n 14Y4001, 5929 97,750 3.324%
1993 Cat Hydraulic Excavator, Model EL2400, s/n 9PK00901 38,250 1.301%
1994 Driltech Crawler-mounted Blashthole Drill, Model C4OK4H, s/n 731903
RM # 13-351 59,500 2.023%
1990 Cat Motor Grader, Model 14G, s/n 96U07731 76,500 2.601%
Traylor 48" Gyratory Primary Crusher, Type "TC", s/n 83840, 1963, 500 hp
motor, lube system, fabricated steel dump hopper (150 ton batch capacity).
Conveyor. Control building with control room. 70' tall steel support
structure, man elevator, P&H 60 ton bridge crane. Spare parts 50,000 1.700%
Symons 7' Standard Cone Secondary Crusher, 400 hp motor, lube system na 0.000%
Tertiary Crusher na 0.000%
Hewlett Robbins 8' x 24' (Single or Double Deck) Vibratory Screen, with
supports, feed shoots and discharge shoots 30,000 1.020%
Cable-Slung Overhead Trough Belt Conveyor, 36" w x approx 8500' overall
length; w/metal stand and posts; concrete base, composed of 2 sections; w/
transformers, switchgear, 25,000 0.850%
Shiftable Conveyor System, approx 1/4 mile long; w/ rail-mtd, segmented
steel structure tripper car, stacker 25,000 0.850%
Elevating Conveyors 10,000 0.340%
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 11.01 STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended March 31
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
I. CANADIAN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(a) BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net earnings (loss) $(3,045) $2,179
Weighted average shares outstanding 90,715,040 89,152,540
----------- ----------
Basic earnings per share $(0.03) $0.02
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
(b) FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net earnings (loss) $(3,045) $2,179
Interest income from cash from stock options - -
----------- ----------
Adjusted net earnings (loss) $(3,045) $2,179
Weighted average shares outstanding 90,715,040 89,152,540
Stock options deemed exercised 125,000 -
----------- ----------
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 90,840,040 89,152,540
----------- ----------
Fully diluted earnings per share $(0.03) $0.02
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
II. UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(a) BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net earnings (loss) per U.S. GAAP $(2,862) $3,392
Weighted average shares outstanding 90,715,040 89,152,540
Common stock equivalents - stock options 125,000 -
----------- ----------
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 90,840,040 89,152,540
----------- ----------
Basic earnings per share $(0.03) $0.04
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
(b) FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net earnings (loss) per U.S. GAAP $(2,862) $3,392
Weighted average shares outstanding 90,715,040 89,152,540
Stock options deemed exercised 125,000 -
Shares deemed repurchased (107,143) -
----------- ----------
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 90,732,897 89,152,540
----------- ----------
Fully diluted earnings per share $(0.03) $0.04
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM "ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1999
<CASH> 2,378
<SECURITIES> 73
<RECEIVABLES> 5,885
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 4,842
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 14,950
<PP&E> 150,745
<DEPRECIATION> 90,863
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 76,410
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 7,060
<BONDS> 12,937
0
0
<COMMON> 121,146
<OTHER-SE> (70,636)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 78,410
<SALES> 6,410
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 6,434
<CGS> 6,531
<TOTAL-COSTS> 8,068
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 1,127
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 270
<INCOME-PRETAX> (3,031)
<INCOME-TAX> 14
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (3,045)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (3,045)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.03)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.03)
</TABLE>
