Exhibit 10.9

 

Paycheck Protection Program

Second Draw Promissory Note

 

Borrower Twinvee Powercats, Inc. Date March 19, 2021
     
Borrower’s Address 3101 S US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982  
     
Loan Amount Six Hundred and Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty Four Dollars and Fifteen Cents  
     
Dollars $ $608,224.15  

 

For value received, the borrower(s) named above (whether one or more “Borrower”), jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of Truist Bank, a North Carolina banking corporation (“Bank”) at any of its offices, or at such place as Bank may in writing designate, without offset in U.S. Dollars and in immediately available funds, the Loan Amount shown above, or the total of all amounts advanced under this promissory note and any modifications, renewals, extensions or replacements thereof (this “Note”) if less than the full Loan Amount is advanced, plus interest and any other amounts due, upon the terms specified below. As used in this Note, the term “Bank Party” shall mean and include Bank and any current and future subsidiaries and affiliates of Bank and each of their respective successors and assigns.

 

Payment Terms

 

A fixed payment schedule, commencing on the date that is one (1) month after the earlier of the following dates: (i) the date (A) Bank receives the applicable forgiveness amount from the SBA related to this Loan (as defined herein) or (B) Bank receives notice or confirmation that SBA has determined that Borrower is ineligible for forgiveness of the Loan or (ii) the date that is ten (10) months after the end of the Forgiveness Covered Period (as defined herein) if the Borrower has not applied for forgiveness of this Loan by such date, in either case consisting of consecutive monthly payments of principal and interest, with the principal component of each such payment based upon the level amortization of principal over a five year period from the date the loan evidenced by this Note is funded (or such later date as may be required by any rules and regulations promulgated by the SBA with respect to the Paycheck Protection Program that are applicable to Paycheck Protection Program loans funded on the date the loan evidenced by this Note was funded) (such date, the “Amortization Commencement Date”) and a final payment equal to the balance of unpaid principal plus accrued and unpaid interest and any other amounts owed hereunder due and payable on the date that is sixty (60) months from the Amortization Commencement Date (the “maturity date”); provided, however, that prior to applying payments in accordance with the foregoing payment structure, all payments shall first be applied to any accrued but unpaid interest including, without limitation, any deferred but unpaid interest.

 

Interest

 

The obligations under this Note will bear interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum (the “Rate”) from the date the loan hereunder (the “Loan”) is funded until the date that the Loan, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and any applicable fees or charges due under this Note, is paid in full. Interest shall accrue daily and will be calculated based on an actual/360 basis (on the actual number of days elapsed over a year of 360 days) and shall be calculated on a non-compounding, non-adjustable basis. Notwithstanding the forgoing, payment of interest is deferred until the Amortization Commencement Date.

 

Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Certifications

 

Borrower hereby certifies, represents, warrants and covenants to Bank as follows:

 

(a)                 Borrower has read the statements included in the application related to this Loan (the “Application”), including the Statements Required by Law and Executive Orders, and Borrower understands them.

 

(b)           Borrower was and remains eligible to receive a loan under the rules and related guidance that have been issued by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and Department of Treasury implementing and governing the Paycheck Protection Program (collectively, as in effect from time to time, the “Paycheck Protection Program Rules”) under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 2020, as amended by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) and as otherwise amended from time to time (the “CARES Act”), the Economic Aid Act and Sections 7(a)(36), 7(a)(37) and 7A of the Small Business Act, as each may be amended from time to time (collectively, “PPP Legislation”).

 

(c)                 Borrower together with its affiliates (if applicable), (a) is an independent contractor, self-employed individual, or sole proprietor with no employees; or (b) (1) employs no more than 300 employees; or (2) if a NAICS code 72 business, employs no more than 300 employees per physical location; (3) if a news organization that is majority owned or controlled by a NAICS code 511110 or 5151 business or a nonprofit public broadcasting entity with a trade or business under NAICS code 511110 or 5151, employs no more than 300 employees per location.

 

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(d)               Borrower will, and will ensure that each Owner complies, whenever applicable, with the civil rights and other limitations in the Application. (As used herein the term “Owner” shall have the same definition as in the Application and the Paycheck Protection Program Rules.)

 

(e)                All proceeds of the Loan will be used only for business-related purposes as specified in the Application and consistent with the Paycheck Protection Program Rules including the prohibition on using proceeds of the Loan for lobbying activities and expenditures. If the Borrower is a news organization that became eligible under Section 317 of the Economic Aid Act, it will use the proceeds of the Loan to support expenses at the component of the business concern that produces or distributes locally focused or emergency information.

 

(f)                  Borrower acknowledges that SBA encourages the purchase, to the extent feasible, of American-made equipment and products.

 

(g)           Borrower is not engaged in any activity that is illegal under federal, state or local law.

 

(h)                 Borrower certifies that any Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loan received by Borrower under Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020 was for a purpose other than paying payroll costs and other allowable uses for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program Rules.

 

(i)                   Borrower was in operation on February 15, 2020 has not permanently closed, and is either an eligible self-employed individual, independent contractor, or sole proprietorship with no employees, or had employees for whom Borrower paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors (as reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC) and has provided Bank true, correct and complete information demonstrating that Borrower had employees for whom Borrower paid salaries and payroll taxes.

 

(j)                  The current economic uncertainty makes the request for the Loan necessary to support the ongoing operations of Borrower. All proceeds of the Loan will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll; or make payments for mortgage interest, rent, utilities, covered operations expenditures, covered property damages costs, covered supplier costs, and covered worker protection expenditures as specified under the Paycheck Protection Program Rules; and Borrower acknowledges that if the funds are knowingly used for unauthorized purposes, the federal government may hold Borrower and/or Borrower’s authorized representative legally liable, such as for charges of fraud.

 

(k)                 Borrower acknowledges that loan forgiveness will be provided for the sum of documented payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments, covered utilities, covered operations expenditures, covered property damage costs, covered supplier costs, and covered worker protection expenditures, and not more than 40% of the forgiven amount may be for non-payroll costs. If required, Borrower will provide to the Lender and/or the SBA, documentation verifying the number of full-time equivalent employees on the Borrower’s payroll as well as the dollar amounts of eligible expenses for the period commencing on the date the loan under this Note is funded (“Note Funding Date”) and ending on any date selected by the Borrower that occurs during the period (i) beginning on the date that is eight weeks after the Note Funding Date and (ii) ending on the date that is twenty-four weeks after the Note Funding Date (the “Forgiveness Covered Period”). For purposes of this Note the last day of the Forgiveness Covered Period shall be referred to as the “Forgiveness Covered Period End Date.”

 

(l)                   Borrower was eligible and authorized to receive and received a previous loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) (the “First Draw Loan”) and used or will use, on or before the expected date of the distribution of this Loan, the full amount of the First Draw Loan for authorized purposes under the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

(m)          Borrower has not and will not receive a Shuttered Venue Operator grant from the SBA.

 

(n)               Borrower certifies that the President, the Vice President, the head of an Executive department, or a Member of Congress, or the spouse of such person as determined under applicable common law, does not directly or indirectly hold a controlling interest in the Borrower, with such terms having the meanings provided in Section 322 of the Economic Aid Act.

 

(o)               Borrower is not an issuer, the securities of which are listed on an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f).

 

(p)                Borrower is not primarily engaged in political activities or lobbying, is not organized for research or for engaging in advocacy in areas such as public policy or political strategy and does not describe itself as a think tank in any public documents.

 

(q)                 Borrower is not and will not become a business concern or entity (i) for which an entity created in or organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China or the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, or that has significant operations in the People’s Republic of China or the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, owns or holds, directly or indirectly, not less than 20 percent of the economic interest of the business concern or entity, including as equity shares or a capital or profit interest in a limited liability company or partnership; or (ii) that retains, as a member of the board of directors of the business concern, a person who is a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

 

(r)                  Borrower is not and will not be required to submit a registration statement under Section 2 of the Foreign Agent Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611).

 

(s)               Borrower, together with any of its affiliates to the extent applicable under Paycheck Protection Program Rules, experienced a reduction in gross receipts as follows: (i) gross receipts during the first, second, third, or fourth quarter in 2020 were at least 25 percent lower than gross receipts during the same quarter in 2019; or (ii) if Borrower was not in business during the first or second quarter of 2019, but was in business during the third and fourth quarters of 2019, gross receipts during the first, second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 were at least 25 percent lower than gross receipts during the third or fourth quarter of 2019; or (iii) if Borrower was not in business during the first, second, or third quarter of 2019, but was in business during the fourth quarter of 2019, gross receipts during the first, second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 were at least 25 percent lower than gross receipts during the fourth quarter of 2019; or (iv) if Borrower was not in business during 2019, but was in operation on February 15, 2020, gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 were at least 25 percent lower than gross receipts during the first quarter of 2020; or (v) if Borrower was in operation in all four quarters of 2019, gross receipts during 2020 were at least 25 percent lower than gross receipts in 2019. For purposes of this Note the term “gross receipts” includes all revenue in whatever form received or accrued (in accordance with Borrower’s accounting method) from whatever source, including from the sales of products or services, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, fees, or commissions, reduced by returns and allowances and excludes the following: taxes collected for and remitted to a taxing authority if included in gross or total income (such as sales or other taxes collected from customers and excluding taxes levied on the concern or its employees); proceeds from transactions between a concern and its domestic or foreign affiliates; and amounts collected for another by a travel agent, real estate agent, advertising agent, conference management service provider, freight forwarder or customs broker.

 

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(t)                  Borrower has reviewed the SBA’s affiliation rules and standards, including the application of such affiliation standards to eligibility requirements for the Paycheck Protection Program, including all applicable components of the Paycheck Protection Program Rules, and, after due and careful consideration, represents and warrants that Borrower satisfies all requirements for eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

(u)                 Borrower certifies that the information provided in the Application and the information that Borrower provided in all supporting documents and forms is true and accurate in all material respects. Borrower acknowledges that knowingly making a false statement to obtain a guaranteed loan from SBA is punishable under the law, including under 18 USC 1001 and 3571 by imprisonment of not more than five years and/or a fine of up to $250,000; under 15 USC 645 by imprisonment of not more than two years and/or a fine of not more than $5,000; and, if submitted to a Federally insured institution, under 18 USC 1014 by imprisonment of not more than thirty years and/or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.

 

(v)                 Borrower acknowledges that it has calculated the eligible Loan amount using the supporting documents which it has submitted to Bank. Borrower further acknowledges that execution of this Note constitutes Borrower’s certification that it is in agreement with the Principal Amount of the Loan as set forth herein and that such Principal Amount is not in excess of the maximum principal amount permitted in accordance with applicable PPP Legislation and the Paycheck Protection Program Rules.

 

(w)                Borrower understands, acknowledges and agrees that Bank can share any tax information received from Borrower or any Owner with SBA’s authorized representatives, including authorized representatives of the SBA Office of Inspector General, for the purpose of compliance with SBA Loan Program Requirements and all SBA reviews.

 

(x)                 The sum of the principal amount of this Loan plus the principal amount of each other Second Draw PPP Loan borrowed by each other member of Borrower’s “corporate group” (as defined in Paycheck Protection Program Rules), if any, does not exceed $4,000,000 in the aggregate.

 

Loan Purpose and Updated Financial Information Required

 

Borrower represents and warrants that the loan evidenced by this Note is being made solely for the permitted use of proceeds specified in PPP Legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program Rules and related regulations, rules and guidance. In addition, Borrower represents, warrants and covenants that no part of the proceeds of the loan evidenced by this Note will be used directly or indirectly (a) to fund or finance any operations, investments or activities in or make any payments to a (1) Person that is, or is owned or controlled by, Persons that are the subject of any Sanctions (as defined below) (each a “Sanctioned Person”) or (2) country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions, or is owned or controlled by one or more Sanctioned Person (a “Sanctioned Country”), or in any other manner that would result in a violation of any Sanctions by any Person, or (b) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or anything else of value, to any Person in violation of any laws, rules or regulations of any jurisdiction concerning or relating to bribery or corruption. Borrower further represents, warrants and covenants that while the loan evidenced by this Note remains outstanding, each Obligor, each subsidiary or affiliate of each Obligor, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents will not (a) be or become a Sanctioned Person, (b) allow any of their assets to be located in a Sanctioned Country, or (c) derive any of their operating income from investments in, or transactions with, one or more Sanctioned Person or Sanctioned Country. As used herein, “Sanctions” means any trade, economic or financial sanctions administered or enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations Security Council, the EU, Her Majesty’s Treasury or other relevant sanctions authority. As used in this Note, the term “Person” shall mean any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other entity, or any governmental authority or governmental agency. As used in this Note the term “Obligor” shall individually and collectively refer to Borrower and any other Person that is or hereafter becomes primarily or secondarily liable for the payment of the loan evidenced by this Note and any Person that has conveyed or may hereafter convey any security interest or lien to Bank in any real or personal property to secure payment of this Note. Borrower agrees to promptly provide to Bank updated financial information, including, but not limited to, tax returns, current financial statements in form satisfactory to Bank, as well as additional information, reports or schedules (financial or otherwise), all as Bank may from time to time request.

 

Representations and Warranties

 

The Borrower is one of the following: (a) an individual above the age of majority and has the legal capacity to execute this Note, (b) a corporation, limited liability company or other registered entity duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of its organization or (c) a non-registered entity exempt from registration under the laws of any state or jurisdiction. The Borrower is duly qualified and in good standing where such qualification is necessary. This Note has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Borrower, has been duly executed by Borrower or an authorized representative of the Borrower, constitutes Borrower’s valid and legally binding obligation and is enforceable in accordance with its terms against Borrower. The execution, delivery and performance of this Note and the consummation of the transaction contemplated will not, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time, (a) violate any law applicable to Borrower, (b) violate any judgment, writ, injunction or order of any court or governmental body or officer applicable to Borrower, (c) violate or result in the breach of any material agreement to which Borrower is a party, nor (d) violate Borrower’s charter, bylaws, articles of organization, operating agreement or any other similar formation or governing documentation, as applicable. No consent, approval, license, permit or other authorization of any third party or any governmental body or officer is required for the valid and lawful execution and delivery of this Note. If Borrower is required to deliver to Bank a Beneficial Ownership Certification pursuant to the requirements of the Beneficial Ownership Rule (31 C.F.R. § 1010.230), Borrower represents and warrants that the information included in such Beneficial Ownership Certification, or in any other certifications provided by Borrower or its authorized representative under the Application, is true and correct in all respects. As of the date of this Note, Borrower represents that Borrower is not subject to any material claim, dispute or litigation that has not been previously disclosed to Bank in writing.

 

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PPP Legislation Compliance. Borrower represents, warrants and covenants to Bank, as of (i) the date hereof, (ii) the Forgiveness Covered Period End Date, and (iii) the date that SBA remits payment of the forgiven amount of the Loan to Bank and at all times this Loan exists or this Note is in effect, as follows:

 

(a)               Neither Borrower nor any Owner, is presently suspended, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency, or presently involved in any bankruptcy.

 

(b)               Neither Borrower, nor any Owner, nor any business owned or controlled by any of them, ever obtained a direct or guaranteed loan from SBA or any other Federal agency that is (i) currently delinquent or (ii) has defaulted in the last 7 years and caused a loss to the government.

 

(c)               Neither Borrower, nor any Owner, is an owner of any other business or has common management (including a management agreement) with any other business, except as disclosed on addendum A of the application relating to the First Draw Loan or as disclosed in an updated list of affiliates submitted in connection with the Application or this Loan.

 

(d)               Borrower did not receive an SBA EIDL loan between January 31, 2020 and April 3, 2020, except as disclosed on addendum B of the Application.

 

(e)                Neither Borrower (if an individual), nor any individual Owner of 20% or more of the equity of Borrower, is presently incarcerated or, for any felony, presently subject to an indictment, criminal information, arraignment, or other means by which formal criminal charges are brought in any jurisdiction.

 

(f)                 Neither Borrower (if an individual), nor any Owner, has within the last 5 years, for any felony involving fraud, bribery, embezzlement or false statement on a loan application or an application for federal financial assistance, or within the last year for any other felony 1) been convicted; 2) pleaded guilty; 3) pleaded nolo contendere; or 4) commenced any form of parole or probation (including probation before judgment).

 

(g)               The United States is the principal place of residence for all employees of Borrower included in Borrower’s payroll calculation included in the Application.

 

(h)                Borrower, if a franchise, agrees that it is a franchise listed in the SBA’s Franchise Directory.

 

(i)                  Borrower acknowledges and agrees that all proceeds of the Loan shall be used solely to fund the uses specified in the Paycheck Protection Program Rules; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall more than forty percent (40%) of all the proceeds of the Loan be used for non-payroll costs.

 

Default, Acceleration and Setoff

 

An “event of default” shall occur hereunder upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or conditions:

 

(a)the failure by any Obligor to pay, whether by acceleration or otherwise, (i) any interest or fees owed under this Note when due and such failure shall continue unremedied for a period of five (5) days thereafter or (ii) any principal amount owed under this Note when due;

 

(b)(i) the occurrence of any event of default under any other agreement executed in connection with this Note or the failure of any Obligor to perform any covenant, promise or obligation contained in this Note or such other agreement, provided, however that if such failure relates to a covenant other than a negative covenant or a financial covenant under this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note, the Obligor shall have thirty (30) days to cure such failure after the earlier of the date (A) the Obligor or any officer or representative of the Obligor becomes aware of such failure or (B) notice of such failure is given to such Obligor by Bank or (ii) the occurrence of any event of default under, or the failure of any Obligor to perform any covenant, promise or obligation contained in, any other agreement to which any Obligor and any Bank Party are parties;

 

(c)any representation or warranty of any Obligor contained in this Note or any other agreement with any Bank Party shall prove to be incorrect in any material respect (other than any representation or warranty that is expressly qualified by a material adverse effect or other materiality, in which case such representation or warranty shall prove to be incorrect in any respect);

 

(d)the failure of any Obligor to pay when due any principal, interest or other amount due under any indebtedness of such Obligor (after any applicable grace period specified in connection with such indebtedness) to any creditor other than Bank or any event shall occur or condition shall exist under any agreement or instrument relating to such indebtedness, if the effect of such event or condition is to accelerate, or permit the acceleration, of such indebtedness;

 

(e)the dissolution, liquidation, merger, consolidation, termination or suspension of usual business of any Obligor;

 

(f)the death or declaration of incompetency of any Obligor that is a natural person unless within thirty (30) days after the death or declaration of incompetency of such Obligor, a substitute Obligor acceptable to Bank shall have executed documentation in form and substance acceptable to Bank;

 

(g)any person or entity, or any group of related persons or entities, shall, without Bank’s prior written consent, have or obtain legal or beneficial ownership of a majority of the outstanding voting securities or rights of any Obligor that is not a natural person, other than any person or entity, or any group of related persons or entities that has such majority ownership as of the date of this Note; or any change in the ownership or control information in Borrower’s Beneficial Ownership Certification shall have occurred since the date of this Note; or any “change in ownership” as defined in Paycheck Protection Program Rules shall have occurred without satisfying applicable Paycheck Protection Program Rules and obtaining the prior written consent of Bank and, if required by the Paycheck Protection Program Rules or SBA;

 

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(h)any Obligor shall (i) commence a voluntary case or other proceeding or file any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a custodian, trustee, receiver, liquidator or other similar official for such Obligor or any substantial part of such Obligor’s property, (ii) consent to the institution of, or fail to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in clause (i) of this section (h), (iii) apply for or consent to the appointment of a custodian, trustee, receiver, liquidator or other similar official for such Obligor or for a substantial part of such Obligor’s assets, (iv) file an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against such Obligor in any such proceeding, (v) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) take any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing;

 

(i)an involuntary proceeding shall be commenced or an involuntary petition shall be filed seeking (i) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of any Obligor or such Obligor’s debts, or any substantial part of such Obligor’s assets, under any federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or (ii) the appointment of a custodian, trustee, receiver, liquidator or other similar official for any Obligor or for a substantial part of such Obligor’s assets, and in any such case, such proceeding or petition shall remain undismissed for a period of sixty (60) days or an order or decree approving or ordering any of the foregoing shall be entered;

 

(j)the entry of a judgment, award or order against any Obligor which remains unstayed, unsatisfied or unbonded for thirty (30) days following the issuance of such judgment, award or order, or the issuance or service of any attachment, levy or garnishment against any Obligor or the property of any Obligor or the repossession or seizure of property of any Obligor;

 

(k)the sale or transfer by any Obligor of all or substantially all of such Obligor’s assets other than in the ordinary course of business;

 

(l)a material adverse change in the financial condition, operations, business, or prospects of any Obligor has occurred since the date of this Note;

 

(m)an event of default occurs under any other outstanding SBA or SBA guaranteed loan to Borrower; or

 

(n)SBA determines at any time, for any reason, that Borrower is or was not eligible for a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

 

Bank shall not be obligated to fund this Note or make any advance under this Note if at the time such funding or advance is requested there exists (i) an event of default or (ii) an event or condition which with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would result in an event of default. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, Bank shall, at its option, have the remedies provided herein and by any other agreement between Bank and any Obligor or under applicable law, including without limitation, declaring the entire outstanding principal balance, together with all interest thereon and any other amounts due under this Note, to be due and payable immediately without presentment, demand, protest, or notice of any kind, except notice required by law. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under paragraph (h) or (i) above, the entire outstanding principal balance, together with all interest thereon and any other amounts due under this Note, shall automatically become due and payable without presentment, demand, protest, or notice of any kind except notice required by law, and Bank’s obligation to make advances under this Note shall automatically terminate without notice or further action by Bank. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, as of the date of such event of default, Bank, at its option, may charge interest on the unpaid balance of this Note at the lesser of (a) the Rate plus 4.00% per annum or (b) the maximum rate allowed by law (the “Default Rate”) until paid in full. To the extent permitted by law, upon the occurrence of an event of default, Bank will have the right, in addition to all other remedies provided herein, to set off the amount due under this Note or due under any other obligation of Borrower to Bank against any and all accounts, whether checking or savings or otherwise, credits, money, stocks, bonds or other security or property of any nature whatsoever on deposit with, held by, owed by, or in the possession of any Bank Party to the credit of or for the account of Borrower, without notice or consent of Borrower. The remedies provided in this Note and any other agreement between Bank and any Obligor and by applicable law are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedies provided by applicable law.

 

If any portion of a payment is at least fifteen (15) days past due, Borrower agrees to pay a late charge equal to the lesser of $50.00 or 4% of the amount which is past due. Unless prohibited by applicable law, Borrower agrees to pay the fee established by Bank from time to time for returned checks, wire transfer of funds, or chargeback of an ACH, if a payment is made on this Note and is dishonored or is otherwise determined to be uncollectible, whether for insufficient funds or for any other reason, and without regard to the timeliness of the return, chargeback, adjustment, or notice of nonpayment. In addition to any other amounts owed under the terms of this Note, Borrower agrees to pay those fees and charges disclosed in the Disbursements and Charges Summary or other form of closing statement, if any, related to the loan evidenced by this Note which, to the extent it exists, is incorporated in this Note by reference and, as permitted by applicable law, Borrower agrees to pay the following: (a) all expenses, including, without limitation, any and all costs incurred by Bank related to enforcement, all court costs and out-of-pocket collection expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees actually incurred, whether suit be brought or not, incurred in collecting this Note; (b) any expenses or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending any claim arising out of the execution of this Note or the obligations which it evidences; and (c) any other charges permitted by applicable law. Borrower agrees to pay such amounts on demand or, at Bank’s option, such amounts may be added to the unpaid balance of the Note and shall accrue interest at the stated Rate.

 

Prepayment Provisions; No Collateral

 

Borrower may make a prepayment in any amount at any time without penalty. This Note is not secured by any property of the Borrower or any other Person.

 

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Payments

 

Borrower is directed to make payments at the address indicated on the billing statement provided by Bank, or at such place as Bank may otherwise indicate in writing. Payments may also be made at those Bank branches which accept loan payments, however, Borrower acknowledges that Borrower is not directed to make payments at such branches and that Bank’s acceptance of payments at such branches is an accommodation to Borrower which may be revoked at any time in Bank’s sole and absolute discretion. All amounts received by Bank shall be applied to expenses, fees and interest before principal or in any other order as determined by Bank, in its sole discretion, as permitted by law. Payments will be credited as of the date stamped upon receipt, or as of the standard payment processing date for similar payments if a payment is not stamped. Payments received on Saturday will be credited on Bank’s next business day. If any payment date falls on a Saturday or Sunday or a legal bank holiday, payment will be due on the next business day. Bank’s business days are Monday through Friday, not including legal bank holidays.

 

Waivers

 

Borrower and each other Obligor waive presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor and waive all exemptions, whether homestead or otherwise, as to the obligations evidenced by this Note and waive any discharge or defenses based on suretyship or of recourse. Borrower waives any rights to require Bank to proceed against any other Obligor before proceeding against Borrower. Borrower further agrees that without notice to any Obligor and without affecting any Obligor’s liability, Bank, at any time or times, may grant extensions of the time for payment or other indulgences to any Obligor or permit the renewal or modification of this Note and may add or release any Obligor whether primarily or secondarily liable.

 

Waiver of Jury Trial

 

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND BANK HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, INTENTIONALLY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE RIGHT EITHER OF THEM MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, BASED HEREON OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR INSTRUMENT CONTEMPLATED TO BE EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS NOTE, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY HERETO. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR BANK ENTERING INTO OR ACCEPTING THIS NOTE. FURTHER, BORROWER HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OFBANK, NOR BANK’S COUNSEL, HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT BANK WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF SUCH LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL PROVISION.

 

Waiver of Damages other than Direct or Actual

 

TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND BANK HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE (AND IRREVOCABLY AGREE NOT TO ASSERT) ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS (AS OPPOSED TO DIRECT OR ACTUAL DAMAGES) AGAINST EACH OTHER (OR AGAINST EACH OTHER’S RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS OR AGENTS) AT ANY TIME ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, ANY RELATED DOCUMENT, OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN.

 

Patriot Act Notice

 

Bank hereby notifies Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 signed into law October 26, 2001), Bank may be required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies Borrower, which information includes the name and address of Borrower and other information that will allow Bank to identify Borrower in accordance with the Act. Further, Bank hereby notifies Borrower that, pursuant to the requirements of the Beneficial Ownership Rule (31 C.F.R. § 1010.230), Bank may be required to obtain, verify and record information contained in a Beneficial Ownership Certification executed by Borrower, which will identify the key individuals who have beneficial ownership or control of Borrower. Borrower agrees to provide any information relating to Borrower or any beneficial owner of Borrower when and as requested by Bank.

 

Hold Harmless and Indemnification; Waiver and Release

 

Borrower hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold each Bank Party and its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates (each an “Indemnitee”) harmless from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses), causes of action, actions, suits and other legal proceedings (collectively, “Claims”) in any matter relating to or arising out of this Note or any document or agreement executed in connection with this Note, or any act, event or transaction related thereto.

 

Borrower shall promptly provide Bank with written notice of any such Claim, provided, however, that this indemnity shall not apply to any Claims arising solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final non-appealable judgment or order. Upon request of Bank, Borrower shall defend each applicable Indemnitee from such Claims, and pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees, legal expenses and other costs actually incurred in connection therewith, or in the alternative, at Bank’s option, each applicable Indemnitee shall be entitled to employ its own legal counsel to defend such Claims at Borrower’s sole expense. Bank is participating in the Paycheck Protection Program to help businesses impacted by the economic impact from COVID-19. However, Bank anticipates high volume and there may be processing delays and system failures along with other issues that interfere with submission of your application to the SBA, the processing of your loan and/or the submission and processing of any forgiveness application related to your loan. By signing this Note, you agree to forever release and waive any claims against Bank concerning any claims relating to Bank’s processing of your Application, this Loan and/or forgiveness application under the Paycheck Protection Program, including, without limitation, the (i) pace, manner or systems for processing or prioritizing applications, and (ii) representations by Bank regarding the application process, the Paycheck Protection Program, or availability and timing of funding. This release and waiver supersedes any prior communications, understandings, agreements or communications on the issues described in the preceding sentence.

 

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Miscellaneous

 

Any provision of this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note which is prohibited or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Note or any such agreement. No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note, nor consent to any departure by Borrower from any term of this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note, shall in any event be effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Bank, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence or any other contrary provision contained in this Note, the terms of this Note shall be deemed to be immediately and automatically amended without any further action, consent or agreement of Bank or Borrower to the extent necessary to ensure consistency with the PPP Legislation and Paycheck Protection Program Rules as such legislation and rules are revised, amended or supplemented from time to time. No failure or delay on the part of Bank to exercise any right, power or remedy under this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note shall be construed as a waiver of the right to exercise the same or any other right at any time. The captions of the paragraphs of this Note are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof or used in construing the intent of the parties. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein or made in writing by Borrower in connection herewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Note and any other agreement, document or writing relating to or arising out of any of the foregoing. All notices or communications given to Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Note shall be in writing and may be given to Borrower at Borrower’s address as stated at the top of this Note unless Borrower notifies Bank in writing of a different address. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein to the contrary, such written notices and communications shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Borrower at the address referred to herein. Any written notice delivered by hand or by overnight courier service shall be deemed given or received upon receipt. Any written notice delivered by U.S. Mail shall be deemed given or received on the third (3rd) business day after being deposited in the

 

U.S. Mail. Notwithstanding any provision of this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note to the contrary, Borrower and Bank intend that no provision of this Note or any agreement executed in connection with this Note be interpreted, construed, applied, or enforced in a way that will permit or require the payment or collection of interest in excess of the highest rate of interest permitted to be paid or collected by the laws of the jurisdiction indicated below, or federal law if federal law preempts the law of such jurisdiction with respect to this transaction (the “Maximum Permitted Rate”). If, however, any such provision is so interpreted, construed, applied, or enforced, Borrower and Bank intend (a) that such provision automatically shall be deemed revised so as to require payment only of interest at the Maximum Permitted Rate; and (b) if interest payments in excess of the Maximum Permitted Rate have been received, that the amount of such excess shall be deemed credited retroactively in reduction of the then-outstanding principal amount of this obligation, together with interest at the Maximum Permitted Rate. In connection with all calculations to determine the Maximum Permitted Rate, Borrower and Bank intend (a) that all charges be excluded to the extent they are properly excludable under the usury laws of such jurisdiction or the United States, as they from time to time are determined to apply to this obligation; and (b) that all charges that may be spread in the manner provided by statute of the jurisdiction indicated or any similar law, be so spread. Borrower agrees to sign any and all additional documentation Bank requests related to this Loan based upon amendments or revisions to any PPP Legislation, Paycheck Protection Program Rules and the Application including, without limitation, any form promissory note issued by the SBA or any amendment harmonizing this Note and such SBA form note Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Bank’s funding of the loan evidenced by this Note shall not be considered as a waiver by Bank of any default or event of default under any other loan made by Bank to Borrower or any other agreement between Borrower and Bank.

 

Successors and Assigns and Choice of Law

 

This Note shall apply to and bind Borrower’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Bank, its successors and assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall not assign Borrower’s rights or obligations under this Note without Bank’s prior written consent. This Note shall be governed by applicable federal law and the internal laws of the state of North Carolina. Borrower agrees that certain material events and occurrences relating to this Note bear a reasonable relationship to the laws of North Carolina and the validity, terms, performance and enforcement of this Note shall be governed by the internal laws of North Carolina which are applicable to agreements which are negotiated, executed, delivered and performed solely in North Carolina. Unless applicable law provides otherwise, in the event of any legal proceeding arising out of or related to this Note, Borrower consents to the jurisdiction and venue of any court located in the state of North Carolina. Nothing in this Note or in any other document or agreement entered into in connection with this Note shall affect any right that Bank may have to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Note against Borrower or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.

 

In the event the SBA becomes the holder of this Note, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Bank or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

Documentary and Intangible Taxes

 

In the event that any intangible tax or documentary stamp tax is due from Bank to any state or other governmental agency or authority because of the execution or holding of this Note, Borrower shall, upon demand, reimburse Bank for any such tax paid. Pursuant to State of Florida Office of Governor Executive Order Number 20-95, the collection of Florida documentary stamp tax is suspended for all notes and other written obligations made pursuant to Title 1 of the CARES Act and related regulations, rules, and guidance.

 

Transfer of Loan

 

Bank may, at any time, sell, transfer or assign the Note, the related security instrument and any related loan documents, and any or all servicing rights with respect thereto, or grant participations therein or issue mortgage pass-through certificates or other securities evidencing a beneficial interest in a rated or unrated public offering or private placement (the “Securities”). Bank may forward to each purchaser, transferee, assignee, servicer, participant, or investor in such Securities or any Rating Agency (as hereinafter defined) rating such Securities (collectively, the “Investor”) and each prospective Investor, all documents and information which Bank now has or may hereafter acquire relating to Borrower, any loan to Borrower, any guarantor or the property, whether furnished by Borrower, any guarantor or otherwise, as Bank determines necessary or desirable. The term “Rating Agency” shall mean each statistical rating agency that has assigned a rating to the Securities.

 

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State Specific Disclosures

 

Texas residents: This notice is being provided by Bank in compliance with §26.02 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, which provides that certain loan agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. As used in this notice, the term “loan agreement” means one or more promises, promissory notes, agreements, undertakings, security agreements, deeds of trust, or other documents, or commitments, or any combination of these actions or documents, executed in connection with the loan from Bank. THIS WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTE REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS

 

BETWEEN THE PARTIES. This notice shall be deemed to be a part of each document which is executed by the Borrower and which comprises a part of the loan agreement. The Borrower acknowledges receipt of a copy of this notice and agrees that all documents in connection with the Note are subject to the provisions of §26.02 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.

 

Counterparts

 

This Note may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same agreement. This Note shall be effective upon Borrower’s execution of this Note and Bank’s receipt of duly executed counterparts from each of the parties hereto. Upon approval by Bank in its sole discretion, signatures to this Note transmitted in a commonly accepted electronic format that reproduces an image of the actual executed signature page shall have the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as a manually executed counterpart of the document to the extent and as provided for in the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and the applicable state law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Further, Borrower agrees to deliver a manually executed counterpart of this Note to Bank no later than ten (10) days following the date of this Note if required by the Bank.

 

By signing below under seal, Borrower agrees to the terms of this Note and the disbursement of proceeds as described in the Disbursements and Charges Summary form or other closing statement, if any, provided in connection with this transaction.

 

  Twinvee Powercats, Inc.  
Borrower Name:    
     
    (Seal)
Signature of Authorized Representative of Borrower  
   
Joseph Visconti  
Name, printed or typed of Authorized Representative  

 

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