<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 10.38
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
$1,250,000.00 04-24-2000 04-24-2001 9001 500 6073 3105442 952
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan
or item.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Borrower: INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION (TIN: Lender: THE FROST NATIONAL BANK
88-0322261); ET.AL. P.O. BOX 1600
600 CENTURY PLAZA DRIVE, BUILDING 140 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78296
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Grantor: INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT is entered into among INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS
CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC., THERMAIRE, INC. dba THERMAL
CORPORATION, CONSTANT POWER MANUFACTURING, INC. and IDS ENGINEERING, INC.
(referred to below individually and collectively as "Borrower"); INDUSTRIAL DATA
SYSTEMS CORPORATION (referred to below as "Grantor"); and THE FROST NATIONAL
BANK (referred to below as "Lender"). For valuable consideration, Grantor grants
to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and
agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect
to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used in
this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All references
to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of
America.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement,
as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time
to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this
Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means each and every person or entity signing
the Note, including without limitation INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION,
INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC., THERMAIRE, INC. dba THERMAL CORPORATION,
CONSTANT POWER MANUFACTURING, INC. and IDS ENGINEERING, INC.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means the following described property of
Grantor, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or
hereafter arising, and wherever located:
All inventory and accounts
In addition, the word "Collateral" includes all the following, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and
wherever located:
(a) All attachments, accessions, accessories, tools, parts, supplies,
increases, and additions to and all replacements of and substitutions
for any property described above.
(b) All products and produce of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.
(c) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies,
payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, or other
disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral
section.
(d) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale,
destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property
described in this Collateral section.
(e) All records and data relating to any of the property described in
this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph,
microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of
Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software
required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or
data on electronic media.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean and include without
limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in the section
titled "Events of Default."
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Any
Grantor who signs this Agreement, but does not sign the Note, is signing
this Agreement only to grant a security interest in Grantor's interest in
the Collateral to Lender and is not personally liable under the Note except
as otherwise provided by contract or law (e.g., personal liability under a
guaranty or as a surety).
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation each
and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties in
connection with the Indebtedness.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by
the Note, including all principal and earned interest, together with all
other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor or Borrower is
responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. In
addition, the word "Indebtedness" includes all other obligations, debts and
liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Borrower, or any one or more of
them, to Lender, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower, or any
one or more of them, whether existing now or later; whether they are
voluntary or involuntary, due or not due, direct or indirect, absolute or
contingent, liquidated or unliquidated; whether Borrower may be liable
individually or jointly with others; whether Borrower may be obligated as
guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise.
Lender. The word "Lender" means THE FROST NATIONAL BANK, its successors and
assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the note or credit agreement dated April 24,
2000, in the principal amount of $1,250,000.00 from Borrower to Lender,
together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of,
refinancings of, consolidations of and substitutions for the note or credit
agreement.
Related Documents. The word "Related Documents" mean and include without
limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements,
environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds
of trust, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now
or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
BORROWER'S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Except as otherwise required under this
Agreement or by applicable law, (a) Borrower agrees
<PAGE>
04-24-200 COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Page 2
Loan No 9001 (Continued)
================= ============================== ========================
that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in
connection with this Agreement; (b) Borrower assumes the responsibility for
being and keeping informed about the Collateral; and (c) Borrower waives any
defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including
without limitation any failure of Lender to realize upon the Collateral or any
delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain
liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under
this Agreement.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor warrants that: (a) this
Agreement is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;
(b) Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement
and to pledge the Collateral to Lender; (c) Grantor has established adequate
means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about
Borrower's financial condition; and (d) Lender has made no representation to
Grantor about Borrower or Borrower's creditworthiness.
GRANTOR'S WAIVERS. Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest,
demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Grantor, Borrower, or any other
party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral. Lender may do any of the following
with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the
consent of Grantor: (a) grant any extension of time for any payment, (b) grant
any renewal, (c) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (d)
exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to
act shall affect Lender's rights against Grantor or the Collateral.
If now or hereafter (a) Borrower shall be or become insolvent, and (b) the
Indebtedness shall not at all times until paid be fully secured by collateral
pledged by Borrower, Grantor hereby forever waives and relinquishes in favor of
Lender and Borrower, and their respective successors, any claim or right to
payment Grantor may now have or hereafter have or acquire against Borrower, by
subrogation or otherwise, so that at no time shall Grantor be or become a
"creditor" of Borrower within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. section 547(b), or any
successor provision of the Federal bankruptcy laws.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. Grantor hereby grants Lender a contractual security interest in
and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers all of Grantor's
right, title and interest in and to Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether
checking, savings, or some other account), including all accounts held jointly
with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future, excluding,
however, all IRA and Keogh accounts, and all trust accounts for which the grant
of a security interest would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to
the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all indebtedness
against any and all such accounts.
OBLIGATIONS OF GRANTOR. Grantor warrants and covenants to Lender as follows:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to execute such financing
statements and to take whatever other actions are requested by Lender to
perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon
request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the
documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note
Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper if not delivered to Lender
for possession by Lender. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as its irrevocable
attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to
perfect or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement.
Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor,
file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing
statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor
will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the
continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the
Collateral. Grantor promptly will notify Lender before any change in
Grantor's name including any change to the assumed business names of
Grantor. This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in
effect even though all or any part of the indebtedness is paid in full and
even though for a period of time Borrower may not be indebted to Lender.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate
any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and
its articles or agreements relating to entity incorporation, organization
or existence do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of
accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, the Collateral is
enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and complies with
applicable laws concerning form, content and manner of preparation and
execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have
authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear
to be on the Collateral. At the time any account becomes subject to a
security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid
account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the
account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or
theretofore shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for
services theretofore performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor;
there shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any such account; and no
agreement under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed shall have
been made with the account debtor except those disclosed to Lender in
writing.
Location of the Collateral. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver
to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and
Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, including without
limitation the following: (a) all real property owned or being purchased by
Grantor; (b) all real property being rented or leased by Grantor; (c) all
storage facilities owned, rented, leased, or being used by Grantor; and (d)
all other properties where Collateral is or may be located. Except in the
ordinary course of its business, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral
from its existing locations without the prior written consent of Lender.
Removal of Collateral. Grantor shall keep the Collateral (or to the extent
the Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts, the
records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address shown above, or at
such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Except in the ordinary
course of its business, including the sales of inventory, Grantor shall not
remove the Collateral from its existing locations without the prior written
consent of Lender. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles,
or other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which
would require application for certificates of title for the vehicles
outside the State of Texas, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts
collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor shall not
sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral.
While Grantor is not in default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell
inventory, but only in the ordinary course of its business and only to
buyers who qualify as a buyer in the ordinary course of business. A sale in
the ordinary course of Grantor's business does not include a transfer in
partial or total satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not
pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject
to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the
security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written
consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right
to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by
Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever
reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with
any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute
consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor
shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that it holds good and
marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing statement
covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than
those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to
which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's
rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other
persons.
Collateral Schedules and Locations. As often as Lender shall require, and
insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, Grantor shall deliver to
Lender schedules of such Collateral, including such information as Lender
may require, including without limitation names and addresses of account
debtors and agings of accounts. Insofar as the Collateral consists of
inventory, Grantor shall deliver to Lender, as often as Lender shall
require, such lists, descriptions, and designations of such Collateral as
Lender may require to identify the nature, extent, and location of such
<PAGE>
04-24-2000 COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Page 3
Loan No 9001 (Continued)
================================================================================
Collateral. Such information shall be submitted for Grantor and each of its
subsidiaries or related companies.
Maintenance and Inspection of Collateral. Grantor shall maintain all
tangible Collateral in good condition and repair. Grantor will not commit
or permit damage to or destruction of the Collateral or any part of the
Collateral. Lender and its designated representatives and agents shall have
the right at all reasonable times to examine, inspect, and audit the
Collateral wherever located. Grantor shall immediately notify Lender of all
cases involving the return, rejection, repossession, loss or damage of or
to any Collateral; of any request for credit or adjustment or of any other
dispute arising with respect to the Collateral; and generally of all
happenings and events affecting the Collateral or the value or the amount
of the Collateral.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes,
assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this
Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness,
or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such
payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith
conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and
so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in
Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is
not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender
cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to
Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus
any interest, costs, attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as
a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor
shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment
before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an
additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest
proceedings.
Compliance With Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly
with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental
authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership,
production, disposition, or use of the Collateral. Grantor may contest in
good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance
during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's
interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral
never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien
on the Collateral, used for the generation, manufacture, storage,
transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any
hazardous waste or substance, as those terms are defined in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"),
the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et
seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901,
et seq., or other applicable state or Federal laws, rules, or regulations
adopted pursuant to any of the foregoing. The terms "hazardous waste" and
"hazardous substance" shall also include, without limitation, petroleum and
petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos. The
representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due
diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous wastes and
substances. Grantor hereby (a) releases and waives any future claims
against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes
liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (b) agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses
resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This
obligation to indemnify shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and
the satisfaction of this Agreement.
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all
risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability
coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may require with
respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably
acceptable to Lender. GRANTOR MAY FURNISH THE REQUIRED INSURANCE WHETHER
THROUGH EXISTING POLICIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY GRANTOR OR THROUGH
EQUIVALENT INSURANCE FROM ANY INSURANCE COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. If Grantor fails to provide any required
insurance or fails to continue such insurance in force, Lender may, but
shall not be required to, do so at Grantor's expense, and the cost of the
insurance will be added to the Indebtedness. If any such insurance is
procured by Lender at a rate or charge not fixed or approved by the State
Board of Insurance, Grantor will be so notified, and Grantor will have the
option for five (5) days of furnishing equivalent insurance through any
insurer authorized to transact business in Texas. Grantor, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at
least ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and not including any
disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give such a notice.
Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that
coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act,
omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all
policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security
interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other
endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain
or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement Lender may (but
shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems
appropriate, including if it so chooses "single interest insurance" which
will cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of
any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may make proof of loss if
Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All
proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds
thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender
consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral,
Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse
Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration.
If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral,
Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the
Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have
not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which
Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral
shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender
reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created
by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be
sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium due
date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If
fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds are
insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender. The
reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall
constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by
payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they
become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor,
and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance
premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment
of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender
reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as
Lender may reasonably request including the following: (a) the name of the
insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c) the amount of the policy; (d) the
property insured; (e) the then current value on the basis of which
insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and
(f) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon
request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an
independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the
cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except
as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts, Grantor may have
possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the
Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this
Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession
and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the
Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in
such Collateral. Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of
the Collateral consisting of accounts. At any time and even though no Event of
Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to
notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to
the Indebtedness. If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral,
whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have
exercised
<PAGE>
04-24-2000 COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Page 4
Loan No 9001 (Continued)
========================= ============================== ====================
reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender
takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in
Lender's sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but
failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a
failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any
steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties,
nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the
Indebtedness.
EXPENDITURES BY LENDER. If not discharged or paid when due, Lender may (but
shall not be obligated to) discharge or pay any amounts required to be
discharged or paid by Grantor under this Agreement, including without limitation
all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances, and other claims, at any
time levied or placed on the Collateral. Lender also may (but shall not be
obligated to) pay all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the
Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes
will then bear interest at the Note rate from the date incurred or paid by
Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses shall become a
part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (a) be payable on demand,
(b) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable
with any installment payments to become due during either (i) the term of any
applicable insurance policy or (ii) the remaining term of the Note, or (c) be
treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's
maturity. This Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right
shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be
entitled upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Default on Indebtedness. Failure of Borrower to make any payment when due
on the Indebtedness.
Other Defaults. Failure of Grantor or Borrower to comply with or to perform
any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this
Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or failure of Borrower to
comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition
contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default
under any loan, extension of credit, security, agreement, purchase or sales
agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person
that may materially affect any of Borrower's property or Borrower's or any
Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Grantor or Borrower under this
Agreement, the Note or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral
documents to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any
time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor or Borrower's
existence as a going business, the insolvency of Grantor or Borrower, the
appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor or Borrower's property,
any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout,
or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency
laws by or against Grantor or Borrower.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or Borrower or
by any governmental agency against the Collateral or any other collateral
securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Grantor or
Borrower's deposit accounts with Lender.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or such Guarantor dies or
becomes incompetent.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the
Indebtedness is impaired.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this
Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured
party under the Texas Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without
limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and
remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness
immediately due and payable, without notice.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver Lender all or
any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and
other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to
assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be
designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter, provided
Lender does so without a breach of the peace or a trespass, upon the
property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the
Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time
of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided
that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after
repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer,
or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in its own name
or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or
private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value
or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give
Grantor reasonable notice of the time after which any private sale or any
other intended disposition of the Collateral is to be made. The
requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at
least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All
expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without
limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale
and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured
by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note
rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Appoint Receiver. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender shall
have the following rights and remedies regarding the appointment of a
receiver: (a) Lender may have a receiver appointed as a mater of right, (b)
the receiver may be an employee of Lender and may serve without bond, and
(c) all fees of the receiver and his or her attorney shall become part of
the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand,
with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a
receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the
Collateral. Lender may at any time in its discretion transfer any
Collateral into its own name or that of its nominee and receive the
payments, rents, income and revenues therefrom and hold the same as
security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in
such order of preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral
consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments,
chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand,
collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or
realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not
Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on
behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose or mail
addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to
be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of
title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of
any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors
and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral,
Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency
<PAGE>
04-24-2000 COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Page 5
Loan No 9001 (Continued)
================================================================================
remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all
amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this
Agreement. Borrower shall be liable for a deficiency even if the
transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel
paper.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of
a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as
may be amended from time to time. In addition, Lender shall have and may
exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law,
in equity, or otherwise.
Cumulative Remedies. All of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced
by this Agreement or the Related Documents or by any other writing, shall
be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by
Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy,
and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an
obligation of Grantor or Borrower under this Agreement, after Grantor or
Borrower's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a
default and to exercise its remedies.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the
matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the
party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or
amendment.
Applicable Law. This Agreement has been delivered to Lender and accepted by
Lender in the State of Texas. If there is a lawsuit, and if the transaction
evidenced by this Agreement occurred in Bexar County, Grantor and Borrower
agree upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of
Bexar County, the State of Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and applicable
Federal laws.
Attorneys' Fees and Other Costs. Lender may hire an attorney to help
collect the Note if Borrower does not pay, and Grantor and Borrower will
pay Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees. Grantor and Borrower also will pay
Lender all other amounts actually incurred by Lender as court costs, lawful
fees for filing, recording, or releasing to any public office any
instrument securing the Note; the reasonable cost actually expended for
repossessing, storing, preparing for sale, and selling any security; and
fees for noting a lien on or transferring a certificate of title to any
motor vehicle offered as security for the Note, or premiums or identifiable
charges received in connection with the sale of authorized insurance.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions
of this Agreement.
Multiple Parties; Corporate Authority. All obligations of Grantor and
Borrower under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all
references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower, and all
references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor. This means that
each of the persons signing below is responsible for all obligations in
this Agreement.
Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, may be sent by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required
by law), and shall be effective when actually delivered or when deposited
with a nationally recognized overnight courier or deposited in the United
States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to whom
the notice is to be given at the address shown above. Any party may change
its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written
notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is
to change the party's address. To the extent permitted by applicable law,
if there is more than one Grantor or Borrower, notice to any Grantor or
Borrower will constitute notice to all Grantor and Borrowers. For notice
purposes, Grantor and Borrower will keep Lender informed at all times of
Grantor and Borrower's current address(es).
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as its true and lawful
attorney-in-fact, irrevocably, with full power of substitution to do the
following: (a) to demand, collect, receive, receipt for, sue and recover
all sums of money or other property which may now or hereafter become due,
owing or payable from the Collateral; (b) to execute, sign and endorse any
and all claims, instruments, receipts, checks, drafts or warrants issued in
payment for the Collateral; (c) to settle or compromise any and all claims
arising under the Collateral, and, in the place and stead of Grantor, to
execute and deliver its release and settlement for the claim; and (d) to
file any claim or claims or to take any action or institute or take part in
any proceedings, either in its own name or in the name of Grantor, or
otherwise, which in the discretion of Lender may seem to be necessary or
advisable. This power is given as security for the Indebtedness, and the
authority hereby conferred is and shall be irrevocable and shall remain in
full force and effect until renounced by Lender.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or
circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision invalid or
unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible, any
such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be within the
limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and all other provisions of
this Agreement in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable.
Successor Interests. Subject to the limitations set forth above on transfer
of the Collateral, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.
Waiver. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this
Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No
delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall
operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of
a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of
Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or
any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any
course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of
any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future
transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this
Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not
constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is
required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the
sole discretion of Lender.
FACSIMILE DOCUMENT AND SIGNATURES. For purposes of negotiating and finalizing
this document, if this document is transmitted by facsimile machine ("fax"), it
shall be treated for all purposes as an original document. Additionally, the
signature of any party on this document transmitted by way of a fax machine
shall be considered for all purposes as an original signature. Any such faxed
document shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as an
original document. At the request of any party, any faxed document shall be
re-executed by each signatory party in an original form.
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY WAIVE
TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE
PARTIES HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER TO ENFORCE THIS AGREEMENT, TO COLLECT DAMAGES
FOR THE BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR WHICH IN ANY OTHER WAY ARISE OUT OF, ARE
CONNECTED TO OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS
AGREEMENT, ANY SUCH ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY THE JUDGE WITHOUT A JURY.
<PAGE>
04-24-2000 COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Page 6
Loan No 9001 (Continued)
================================================================================
BORROWER AND GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND BORROWER AND GRANTOR AGREE TO ITS TERMS.
THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED APRIL 24, 2000.
The below listed Texas Corporations, each being bound by their President,
William A. Coskey:
INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Borrower
INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC., Co-Borrower
THERMAIRE, INC., dba THERMAL CORPORATION, Co-Borrower
CONSTANT POWER MANUFACTURING, INC., Co-Borrower
IDS ENGINEERING, INC., Co-Borrower
/s/ William A. Coskey
------------------------------
WILLIAM A. COSKEY
GRANTOR:
INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
By: /s/ William A. Coskey
--------------------------------
WILLIAM A. COSKEY, President
================================================================================
