Cash Collateral Agreement
Cash Collateral Agreement
Cash Collateral Agreement
This Cash Collateral Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 19th day of
February 2008, by and between TeeVee Toons, Inc., as debtor and debtor in possession
(“Debtor”) and Bernard National Loan Investors Ltd. (“Agent”), as agent for certain financial
institutions from time to time (“Lenders”), as amended to incorporate certain changes directed by
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“Bankruptcy Court”)
and negotiated with the Official Unsecured Creditors’ Committee appointed in Debtor’s chapter
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, prior to the filing of the petition, Debtor, Agent and Lenders entered
into the First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of September 28, 2007, as
amended as of February 4, 2008 (as amended, “Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which Debtor
borrowed the principal sum of $6,725,000, plus unpaid interest and other charges. Debtor’s
subsidiaries, TVT Music Enterprises LLC (“Music LLC”), Wax Trax Records, Inc., and TVT
WHEREAS, also prior to the petition date, Debtor and Music LLC entered into
the Intercompany Promissory Note dated as of September 28, 2007, as amended as of February
4, 2008 (as amended, “Intercompany Note”), pursuant to which Debtor borrowed the principal
sum of $10,515,277, plus unpaid interest and other charges. Wax Trax Records, Inc. is a
guarantor under the Intercompany Note. Agent and Music LLC entered into an intercreditor
agreement pursuant to which Agent is authorized to act on behalf of Music LLC with respect to
WHEREAS, also prior to the filing of the petition, Music LLC, Agent and
Lenders entered into the First Amended and Restated First Lien Loan Agreement dated as of
September 28, 2007, as amended as of February 4, 2008 (as amended, “First Lien Loan
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Agreement”), pursuant to which Music LLC borrowed the principal sum of $13,000,000, plus
unpaid interest and other charges. The obligations under the Second Lien Loan Agreement are
secured by, among other things, Debtor’s stock in TVT Music, Inc. Also prior to the filing of the
petition, Music LLC, Agent and Lenders entered into the Second Lien Loan Agreement dated as
of September 28, 2007, as amended as of February 4, 2008 (as amended, “Second Lien Loan
Agreement”), pursuant to which Music LLC borrowed the principal sum of $14,000,000, plus
unpaid interest and other charges. TVT Music Inc. is a guarantor under the First Lien Loan
Agreement and the Second Lien Loan Agreement. (The Loan Agreement, the First Lien Loan
Agreement and the Second Lien Loan Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Pre-petition
Loan Agreements.”)
WHEREAS, the obligations owing under the Pre-petition Loan Agreements are
secured by security interests in and liens on substantially all of Debtor’s assets, including without
limitation all of Debtor’s cash, accounts receivable, inventory and deposit accounts maintained at
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2008, Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief
under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (“Bankruptcy Code”) with the Bankruptcy
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2008 the Bankruptcy Court entered its Interim
Order Authorizing Debtor to Use Cash Collateral and Granting Adequate Protection (Docket No.
27), pursuant to which Debtor was authorized to use cash and cash equivalents in which both
Debtor and Agent have an interest (“Cash Collateral”), in accordance with the terms of the
Interim Order. As stated above, this Agreement is amended to incorporate certain changes
directed by the Bankruptcy Court and negotiated with the Creditors’ Committee.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and
1. Consent to Use Cash Collateral. During the term of this Agreement, and
provided Debtor is not in default under this Agreement, Agent and Lenders consent to Debtor’s
use of Cash Collateral, and Agent and Lenders will make available to Debtor such Cash
specifically to be used in the amounts and for the purposes set forth in the budget (“Budget”)
exchange for Debtor’s use of Cash Collateral following the filing of the petition, Debtor agrees
to the following and hereby makes the grants set forth below to the extent of any diminution in
value of the Pre-petition Collateral (which grants shall not constitute cross-collateralization
except insofar as to accord Agent and Lenders adequate protection against any diminution in
A. Pay on the first date of each month during the term of this
Agreement interest on the obligations owing under the Loan Agreement at the pre-petition non-
default rate under the Loan Agreement. In the event the Bankruptcy Court subsequently
determines that Agent and Lenders are under-secured or unsecured with respect to their claims
under the Loan Agreement, then the interest payments made pursuant to this Paragraph 2(A)
shall be re-characterized as payments towards the principal owing under the Loan Agreement or
towards the distribution on account of any unsecured claim, and in the event Agent and Lenders
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B. Grant to Agent first priority replacement security interests in and
liens on cash and cash equivalents acquired after the filing of the petition, including accounts
receivable.
causes of action under Bankruptcy Code section 549 on account of collateral encumbered by the
post-petition security interest and liens in favor of Agent and/or Lenders granted under this
Agreement, but not causes of action under sections 544, 545, 547, 548, and 549 (other than as
set forth immediately above). (The collateral subject to the replacement and additional security
interests and liens granted pursuant to this paragraph 2(A)-(D) is collectively referred to as
“Additional Collateral.”)
this Agreement does not provide the Agent with protection for the diminution of value of the
Code section 507(b), to the extent of any failure to provide the Agent with protection for the
diminution of value of the Pre-petition Collateral, with that claim having priority over all claims
the expenses set forth in the Budget, including, without limitation, all fees payable to the United
States Trustee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1930 and any statutory interest accrued pursuant to 31
U.S.C. § 3717, and fees and expenses to be paid to professionals duly retained by Debtor or the
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Creditors’ Committee, after an award of compensation has been made by the Bankruptcy Court,
bankruptcy estate, any trustee appointed in Debtor’s bankruptcy case, Debtor’s successors and
assigns and all creditors and parties in interest in Debtor’s bankruptcy case. Agent shall not be
required to file financing statements or make recordings on real property records to perfect the
liens and security interests granted hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agent may file
financing statements and make recordings on real property records to evidence the liens and
security interests granted hereunder, and Debtor shall cooperate with Agent in signing such
Debtor agrees that it is indebted to Agent and / or Lenders under the Pre-petition Loan
Agreements in the amounts set forth in the “WHEREAS” clauses above, and that Agent and / or
Lenders hold allowed secured claims in such amounts. Debtor further agrees that Agent holds an
interest in Pre-petition Collateral pursuant to valid and properly perfected security interests and
liens of a first and second priority, respectively, under the terms of the Pre-petition Loan
Agreements. Debtor waives and releases any rights to contest the amount, validity, priority and
extent of the claims, security interests and liens granted to Agent and Lenders under the Pre-
petition Loan Agreements and this Agreement, any rights or claims under Bankruptcy Code
section 506(c), and any other rights or claims against Agent or Lenders of any nature. The
parties to this Agreement hereby acknowledge that the waivers and releases provided herein are
fully binding in accordance with their terms notwithstanding California Civil Code section 1542
and / or any similar state or federal law, and hereby waive all rights which may exist thereunder.
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(California Civil Code section 1542 provides: “A general release does not extend to claims
which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing
the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his settlement with the
debtor.”) No person may use any Cash Collateral to challenge the amount, validity, priority or
extent of the claims, security interests and liens grated to Agent and Lenders under the Pre-
petition Loan Agreements and this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, the Creditors’
Committee and/or any other party in interest will have 60 days following entry of an Order
approving the appointment of Creditors’ Committee counsel (or such longer period as the
Creditors’ Committee may obtain for cause shown or by stipulation or agreement with Agent and
Lenders before expiration of such period) solely for the purpose of investigating any challenge to
the amount, validity, priority or extent of Agent’s and Lenders’ claims, security interests and
liens under the Pre-petition Loan Agreements, after which time the Creditors’ Committee and/or
all parties in interest waives and releases any and all such rights. (Agent and Lenders reserve all
rights with respect to any such challenge by the Creditors’ Committee or otherwise.)
copies of all monthly operating statements filed with the United States Trustee on the date such
statements are filed. In addition, not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the subsequent month,
Debtor shall provide Agent (with a copy to the Creditors’ Committee) with a report on the Cash
Collateral used by Debtor, which report shall also include all cash receipts and disbursements, all
accounts receivable generated, all inventory acquired, and payables incurred. Debtor shall
permit Agent’s representatives reasonable access during normal business hours to Debtor’s
corporation validly organized and existing under the laws of its state of incorporation; (b) it is
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authorized to do business in the state of its principal place of business and in each state in which
Bankruptcy Court, it is duly authorized to enter into this Agreement; (d) by entering into this
Agreement it is not violating any law, judgment, decree or order; (e) it has good title to all assets
which serve as Pre-petition Collateral and Additional Collateral free and clear of any and all
security interests, liens and encumbrances, except for those in favor of Agent and / or Lenders as
set forth in this Agreement; and (f) all statements in the “WHEREAS” clauses in this Agreement
are true.
9. Debtor’s Covenants. During the term of this Agreement, Debtor agrees to:
(a) maintain its business operations only at premises identified in writing to Agent; (b) keep
accurate books and records of its business operations and financial affairs; (c) maintain adequate
insurance against theft, fire and other standard business losses of its personal property; (d)
maintain all personal and other property in good repair and condition; (e) pay all post-petition
obligations as they come due and in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code and other applicable
laws and rules; (f) comply with applicable law; and (g) comply with all Orders of the Bankruptcy
Court.
Default” by Debtor: (a) the failure to make any payment provided in this Agreement; (b) the
filing by the Debtor of any appeal, request for rehearing on, or other challenge to the Bankruptcy
Court Order approving this Agreement; (c) the failure to comply with the reporting and access
requirements provided in this Agreement; (d) the breach of any other representation or warranty
Debtor entities; (e) the use of Cash Collateral in a way that exceeds by 10% or more from the
Budget as a whole or from any weekly or individual line-item in the budget; (f) the appointment
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of a chapter 11 trustee or examiner with any powers other than those set forth in Bankruptcy
Code sections 1106(a)(3) and (4), unless Agent consents to such powers; (g) the dismissal of
Debtor’s case or conversion to a case under chapter 7; and (h) the granting of relief from the
automatic stay to permit any party to recover possession of any property used in Debtor’s
11. Default Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Debtor’s
authority to use Cash Collateral shall immediately terminate, and, in the event Agent gives
Debtor and the Creditors’ Committee notice of such default, and unless such default is cured or
an order of the Bankruptcy Court is entered staying surrender, then within five (5) business days
after such notice is given, Debtor shall forthwith surrender possession of any and all Pre-petition
Collateral and Additional Collateral to Agent, and Agent shall have relief from the automatic
stay without further Order of the Bankruptcy Court to enforce its rights as secured creditor.
12. Term. This Agreement shall commence upon approval by the Bankruptcy
Court, and end three weeks following the filing of Debtor’s petition (as shown in the Budget).
The term may be extended by written agreement of all parties (and the Debtor shall provide
notice of such extension to the Creditors’ Committee and all other parties in interest by filing
notice with the Court, including any additional budget), without further Order of the Bankruptcy
Court.
to use its best efforts to seek approval of the Bankruptcy Court as promptly as possible.
14. Notices. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be deemed given when sent by (a) hand delivery, (b) facsimile, or (c) e-mail at the addresses for
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the parties listed below. Otherwise notices shall be deemed given when received. Notices shall
be sent to:
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15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
parties with regard to the subject of use of Cash Collateral. No prior or contemporaneous
agreement, written or oral, may be used to supplement, amend, or modify any of the provisions
of this Agreement.
only in a writing signed by all parties, without further Order of the Bankruptcy Court or other
notice.
Bankruptcy Code, this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York,
without regard to such State’s choice of law rules. The parties consent to jurisdiction over any
matter relating to this Agreement before the Bankruptcy Court, or, if no such jurisdiction exists,
then in the applicable state or federal Court in the State of New York.
19. Section Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are
for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
20. Assignability, Binding Effect and Survival. This Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns. Debtor may not
assign this Agreement without Agent’s consent. Agent may assign this Agreement to any
assignee to which it assigns its rights under the Pre-petition Loan Agreements.
which taken together shall constitute one Agreement. This Agreement may be signed by
facsimile signatures, which shall be deemed the equivalent of original signatures for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this
Its: President
Its: Counsel
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