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Confidential Draft Submission No. 2 submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2018. This draft registration statement has not been publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and all information herein remains strictly confidential.
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Confidential Draft Submission No. 2
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
under the Securities Act of 1933
Legacy Housing Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
2451 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Number) |
20-2897516 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Legacy Housing Corporation
1600 Airport Freeway, #100
Bedford, Texas 76002
(817) 624-7565
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant's principal executive offices)
Curtis D. Hodgson
Kenneth E. Shipley
Co-Chief Executive Officers
Legacy Housing Corporation
1600 Airport Freeway, #100
Bedford, Texas 76002
(817) 624-7565
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Steve Wolosky, Esq. Spencer G. Feldman, Esq. Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor New York, New York 10019 (212) 451-2300 |
Bryan L. Goolsby, Esq. Kenneth L. Betts, Esq. Winston & Strawn LLP 2501 N. Harwood Street, 17th Floor Dallas, Texas 75201 (214) 453-6500 |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. o
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer o | Accelerated Filer o | Non-Accelerated Filer ý (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller Reporting Company o Emerging Growth Company ý |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. o
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
$50,000,000 | $5,795.00 | ||
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The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a) may determine.
The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to CompletionDated , 2018
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
Shares
Legacy Housing Corporation
Common Stock
This is the initial public offering of common stock of Legacy Housing Corporation. Prior to this offering, no public market has existed for our common stock. We are offering [ · ] shares. We currently estimate that the initial public offering price will be between $[ · ] and $[ · ] per share. We intend to list our shares of common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "LEGH."
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 14.
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Underwriting discounts and commissions (1) |
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Proceeds to us, before expenses |
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We have granted the underwriter the right to purchase up to [ · ] additional shares of common stock from us at the initial public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions to cover over-allotments, if any. The underwriter can exercise this option within 30 days after the date of this prospectus.
We are an "emerging growth company" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws and, as such, may elect to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements after this offering.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The underwriter expects to deliver the shares of our common stock to purchasers on or about , 2018.
B. Riley FBR | OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL |
The date of this prospectus is , 2018.
Neither we nor the underwriter has authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from that contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus we may authorize to be delivered or made available to you. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We and the underwriter are offering to sell shares of common stock and seeking offers to buy shares of common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of shares of our common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor the underwriter has done anything that would permit this offering, or possession or distribution of this prospectus, in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the shares of common stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside of the United States. See "Underwriting."
Unless otherwise indicated, information in this prospectus concerning economic conditions, our industry, our markets and our competitive position is based on a variety of sources, including information from third-party industry analysts and publications and our own estimates and research. Some of the industry and market data contained in this prospectus are based on third-party industry publications. This information involves a number of assumptions, estimates and limitations. The sources of the third-party industry publications referred to in this prospectus are:
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The industry publications, surveys and forecasts and other public information generally indicate or suggest that their information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. None of the third-party industry publications used in this prospectus were prepared on our behalf. The industry in which we operate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in "Risk Factors." These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in these publications.
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This summary highlights information contained in this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that you should consider in making your investment decision. Before investing in our common stock, you should carefully read this entire prospectus, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and the information set forth under the sections "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, in each case included in this prospectus. Some of the statements in this prospectus constitute forward-looking statements. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
Unless the context requires otherwise, the words "we," "us," "our," "our company" and "our business" refer to Legacy Housing Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and prior to the Corporate Conversion described in this prospectus, Legacy Housing, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, and in each case, their consolidated subsidiaries.
Legacy Housing Corporation builds, sells and finances manufactured homes and "tiny houses" that are distributed through a network of independent retailers and company-owned stores and are sold directly to manufactured home communities. We are the fourth largest producer of manufactured homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. With current operations focused primarily in the southern United States, we offer our customers an array of quality homes ranging in size from approximately 390 to 2,667 square feet consisting of 1 to 5 bedrooms, with 1 to 31/2 bathrooms. Our homes range in price, at retail, from approximately $22,000 to $110,000. In 2017, we sold 3,424 homes, which was a 37% increase over the 2,506 homes we sold in 2016. We commenced operations in 2005 and have experienced strong revenue growth and increased our equity holders' capital at a compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of approximately 27% between 2009 and 2016. We currently have the largest backlog of orders in our company's 12-year history.
Our homes address the significant need in the United States for affordable housing. This need for affordable housing is being driven by a nationwide trend of increasing rental rates for housing, higher prices for site-built homes and decreasing percentages of home ownership among portions of the U.S. population. Our customers typically have annual household incomes of less than $60,000 and include young and working class families, as well as persons age 55 and older. In 2016, there were approximately 63,799,000 households in the United States with annual household incomes of less than $60,000, representing a majority of all U.S. households, according to the Current Population Survey and 2017 Annual Social and Economic Supplement published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
We believe our company is one of the most vertically integrated in the manufactured housing industry, allowing us to offer a complete solution to our customers, from manufacturing custom-made homes using quality materials and distributing those homes through our expansive network of independent retailers and company-owned distribution locations, to providing tailored financing solutions for our customers. Our homes are constructed in the United States at one of our three manufacturing facilities in accordance with the construction and safety standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Our factories employ high-volume production techniques that allow us to produce approximately 65 home sections (which are entire modules or single floors), or 54 fully-completed homes on average depending on product mix, in total per week. We use quality materials and operate our own component manufacturing facilities for many of the items used in the construction of our homes. Each home can be configured according to a variety of floor plans and equipped with such features as fireplaces, central air conditioning and state-of-the-art kitchens.
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Our homes are marketed under our premier "Legacy" brand name and currently are sold across 13 states through a network of 137 independent retail locations, nine company-owned retail locations and through direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. Our nine company-owned retail locations, including our seven Heritage Housing stores and two Tiny House Outlet stores, exclusively sell our Legacy branded homes. During 2017, we sold approximately 64% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Georgia, 7% in Louisiana and 5% in Oklahoma. During 2016, we sold approximately 62% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Oklahoma, 6% in Georgia and 5% in Colorado. We plan to deepen our distribution channel by using a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to expand our company-owned retail locations in new and existing markets.
We offer three types of financing solutions to our customers. We provide floor plan financing for our independent retailers, which takes the form of a consignment arrangement between the retailer and us. We also provide consumer financing for our products which are sold to end-users through both independent and company-owned retail locations, and we provide financing to community owners that buy our products for use in their housing communities. Our ability to offer competitive financing options at these retail locations provides us with several competitive advantages and allows us to capture sales that may not have otherwise occurred without our ability to offer consumer financing.
Our net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $[ · ] and $[ · ], which was a [ · ]% and [ · ]% increase, respectively, over our net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 2016 of $113,724,941 and $17,151,210. Our pro forma net income, after giving effect to our recent conversion from a Texas limited partnership to a Delaware corporation, was $[ · ] and $[ · ] in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Our company was founded in 2005 by Curtis D. Hodgson and Kenneth E. Shipley, who together have more than 60 years of combined experience in the manufactured housing industry. We currently have approximately 900 employees and are based in Bedford, Texas (between Dallas and Fort Worth).
Manufactured housing provides a competitive alternative to other forms of affordable housing, whether new or existing, or located in urban, suburban or rural areas. In 2016, approximately 9% of all new homes built in the United States were manufactured homes, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute ("MHI"). We believe the segment of the U.S. population that manufactured homes most competitively addresses is households with annual incomes of less than $60,000, which includes young families, working class families and persons age 55 and older. Households in this income bracket comprised a majority of total U.S. households in 2016. The comparatively low cost of fully-equipped manufactured housing is attractive to these consumers with an all-in average cost per square foot that is less than half of a site-built home structure (excluding land) in 2016, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Additionally, innovative engineering and design, as well as efficient production techniques, including the advent and development of the "tiny house" market, continue to position manufactured homes as a viable housing alternative. Demand for high-quality affordable housing has also been driven by increasing rental rates for housing, higher prices for site-built homes, decreasing percentages of home ownership among portions of the U.S. population and stagnant U.S. wage growth.
In 2016, according to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety ("IBTS"), and MHI, the manufactured housing industry shipped approximately 81,200 manufactured homes and The Freedonia Group forecasts total manufactured housing shipments to increase approximately 5% by 2020. Since 2009, the annual number of manufactured homes shipped has increased each year and, during that time, the annual average sale price for new single-family homes (including the land on which they were built) increased approximately 37.5%, while the annual
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average sale prices of manufactured homes grew at a more modest pace, increasing approximately 11.9%, providing ample room for future growth.
We have a strong operating history of investing in successful growth initiatives over the past 12 years. We believe that the solution we are able to provide for our customers, as a result of the vertical integration of our company, enhances our brand recognition as a leading producer, results in higher and more efficient utilization of our manufacturing factories and expands our direct-to-consumer outreach on the competitive advantages of our wide variety of customizable homes. This operational focus has provided us with sustained net revenues and net income growth over the years. Our growth strategy includes the following key initiatives:
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We are the fourth largest producer of manufactured homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. We build a variety of sizes and floor plans of residential homes and tiny houses. We work collaboratively with our partners to meet diverse housing needs, such as residences on privately-owned land and in manufactured home communities, recreational and vacation properties, such as hunting cabins, and accommodations for workforces in oilfields and other industries.
We utilize local market research to design homes that meet the specific requirements of our customers and our homes are designed after extensive field research and consumer feedback. We frequently introduce new floor plans, decor, exterior design, features and accessories to appeal to changing consumer trends and we offer an assortment of customizations to match each customer's individual tastes. Each home typically contains a living room, dining area, kitchen, 1 to 5 bedrooms and 1 to 31/2 bathrooms, and each home can be customized to include certain features including, among others, fireplaces, central air conditioning, overhead heat ducts, stipple-textured ceilings, decorative wood grain vinyl floors, wood cabinetry and energy conservation elements. In addition to traditional manufactured homes, we offer a diverse assortment of tiny houses, which are recreational structures between 320 and 400 square feet in size that are used as temporary dwellings, can be pulled by a pick-up truck and are generally aesthetically similar to larger homes. Our tiny houses are built in a variety of models and floor plans and typically range from 1 to 3 bedrooms with 1 to 2 bathrooms. Our manufactured homes are constructed in accordance with the construction and safety standards of HUD and our Texas factories are certified to build homes according to the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings law (known as the Texas Modular Code).
Our manufactured homes are entirely constructed and equipped at our three factories. Our homes are constructed using high-volume production techniques and employ approximately 150 to 275 employees at each facility. Most of our homes are constructed in one or more sections (or floors) on a steel chassis. Each section is assembled in stages beginning with the construction of the chassis, followed by the addition of other constructed and purchased components and ending with a final quality control inspection. The efficiency of the production process and the benefits of constructing homes in a controlled factory environment enable us to produce homes in less time and at a lower cost per-square-foot than traditional home building. The finished home is then transported directly to a customer at a retail sales center, work site or manufactured home community. In 2017 and 2016, we manufactured 3,424 and 2,506 homes, including 327 and 293 tiny houses, respectively.
We currently operate three manufacturing facilities located in Fort Worth, Texas, Commerce, Texas and Eatonton, Georgia, each of which range in size from approximately 97,000 to 388,000 square feet. The production schedules for our manufacturing facilities are based on wholesale orders received from distributors, which fluctuate from week to week. In general, our facilities are structured to operate on one 8- to 9-hour shift per day, five days per week. We currently manufacture a typical home in approximately three to six production days. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we produced, on average, approximately 65 home sections per week, or 54 fully-completed homes depending on product mix, compared to approximately 56 home sections per week, or 45 fully-completed homes depending on product mix, for a 16% increase in production of home sections from 2016 to 2017. Currently, our two Texas manufacturing facilities are operating with limited ability to increase the volume of homes produced at those plants. Our Georgia manufacturing facility is operating with some additional room for expansion of the number of homes that can be manufactured, and we intend to increase productivity at the Georgia facility over time, particularly in response to orders increasingly being generated from new markets in Florida and the Carolinas.
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We currently distribute our manufactured homes primarily in the southern United States through a network independent retail locations, company-owned retail locations and direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. As is common in the industry, our independent distributors typically sell manufactured homes produced by other manufacturers in addition to our manufactured homes. Additionally, some independent retailers operate multiple sales outlets. During 2017 and 2016, no independent retailer accounted for 10% or more of our manufacturing net revenues.
Approximately 71% of our 2017 product revenues were attributable to our independent retail distributors, 11% to our company-owned retail locations and 18% to direct sales to owners of manufactured housing communities. Approximately 81% of our 2016 product revenues were attributable to our independent retail distributors, 4% to our company-owned retail locations and 15% to direct sales to owners of manufactured housing communities.
We continually seek to increase our wholesale shipments by growing sales at our existing independent retailers and by finding new independent retailers to sell our homes. We provide comprehensive sales training to retail sales associates and bring them to our manufacturing facilities for product training and to view new product designs as they are developed. These training seminars facilitate the sale of our homes by increasing the skill and knowledge of the retail sales consultants. Additionally, we display our products at trade shows and support our retailers through the distribution of floor plan literature, brochures, decor selection displays and point of sale promotional material, as well as internet-based marketing assistance. We believe we have the most comprehensive printed catalog of manufactured housing products in the industry.
In addition to our expansive independent retailer channel, we have attractive growth opportunities to expand our company-owned locations. We currently operate nine company-owned retail locations. Our company-owned locations allow us to improve the customer experience through all steps of the buying process, from manufacturing and design to sales, financing and customer service. This also gives us a direct window into consumer preferences and lending opportunities. We believe that our company-owned stores will, on average, be more productive than our independent retail locations and carry higher gross margins.
Financing Solutions for Our Customers
We offer three types of financing solutions:
All loan applications go through an underwriting process conducted at our corporate headquarters to evaluate credit risk that takes into account numerous factors including the down payment, FICO score and monthly income of the borrower. The interest rates on approved loans are determined by a buyer's credit score and down payment amount. We use payment history to monitor the credit quality of the portfolio loans on an ongoing basis. Offering financing solutions to our dealers and customers generally improves our responsiveness to the needs of prospective purchasers while also providing us with opportunities for loan origination and servicing revenues, which acts as an additional driver of net income for us. Certain of our wholesale factory-built housing sales to independent retailers are purchased through floor plan financing arrangements between the retailer and an independent financial
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institution who requires us, as the manufacturer of the home, to enter into a separate repurchase agreement under which we are obligated, upon certain circumstances, to repurchase the financed home.
Sales of factory-built homes are significantly affected by the availability and cost of consumer financing. There are three basic types of consumer financing in the factory-built housing industry: (i) chattel, or personal property loans, for purchasers of a home without any underlying land involved (generally HUD code homes), (ii) non-conforming mortgages for purchasers of a home and the land on which the home is placed, and (iii) conforming mortgage loans which have lower loan limits than non-conforming mortgages and comply with the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA"), Veterans Affairs or GSE loans. At the present time, we currently offer only chattel loans. We intend to fill some of the demand for consumer financing by increasing the pace of our consumer lending for products we build. As our own network of company-owned retail centers becomes a larger share of our production, we will be able couple our consumer-financing solutions with increased levels of anticipated sales from our own centers.
Our financing solutions are designed solely for the purpose of financing products we build and sell through our sales channels. We do not intend to offer financing to the market in general, but, rather, we expect to continue to limit our financing to products built in our factories and products sold by us.
We offer a complete solution for affordable manufactured housing. We believe that we differentiate ourselves from our competition and have been able to grow our business as a result of the following key competitive strengths:
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footprint over the next two years. Increasing the mix of company-owned locations allows us to improve the customer experience through all the steps of the buying process, from manufacturing and design to sales, financing and customer service.
Selected Risks Associated with Our Business
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all the information in this prospectus prior to investing in our common stock. These risks are discussed more fully in the section entitled "Risk Factors" immediately following this prospectus summary. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Implications of Being an "Emerging Growth Company"
As a public reporting company with less than $1 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an "emerging growth company" under the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act of 2012, commonly known as the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements and is relieved of certain other significant requirements that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company we:
We intend to take advantage of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under §107 of the JOBS Act. Please see "Risk Factors," page 23 ("We are an 'emerging growth company'. . . .").
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Certain of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions were already available to us due to the fact that we also qualify as a "smaller reporting company" under SEC rules. For instance, smaller reporting companies are not required to obtain an auditor attestation and report regarding management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting; are not required to provide a compensation discussion and analysis; are not required to provide a pay-for-performance graph or CEO pay ratio disclosure; and may present only two years of audited financial statements and related MD&A disclosure.
Under the JOBS Act, we may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions for up to five years after our initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, or such earlier time that we no longer meet the definition of an emerging growth company. In this regard, the JOBS Act provides that we would cease to be an "emerging growth company" if we have more than $1 billion in annual revenues, have more than $700 million in market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. Further, under current SEC rules we will continue to qualify as a "smaller reporting company" for so long as we have a public float (i.e., the market value of common equity held by non-affiliates) of less than $75 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
Corporate Information and Incorporation
We were originally organized in May 2005 as Legacy Housing, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership. Effective January 1, 2018, we converted into a Delaware corporation and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation, which is referred to herein as the Corporate Conversion. In conjunction with the conversion, all of our outstanding partnership interests were converted on a proportional basis into shares of common stock. As a result of the Corporate Conversion, we are now a federal corporate taxpayer as opposed to a pass-through entity for tax purposes. For more information, see the section entitled "Corporate Conversion."
Our principal executive offices are located at 1600 Airport Freeway, #100, Bedford, Texas 76022, and our telephone number is (817) 624-7565. You may access our website at www.legacyhousingcorp.com. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated in this prospectus by reference.
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The summary below describes the principal terms of this offering. The "Description of Capital Stock" section of this prospectus contains a more detailed description of the common stock.
Common stock offered by us |
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Proposed initial public offering price |
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Underwriter's over-allotment option |
We have granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional [·] shares of our common stock from us at the price to public less underwriting discounts and commissions to cover over-allotments, if any. | |
Common stock to be outstanding after this offering |
[·] shares (or [·] shares if the underwriter's option to purchase additional shares from us is exercised in full).(1) | |
Use of proceeds after expenses |
We estimate that the net proceeds of the sale of our common stock in this offering will be approximately $[·] million (or approximately $[·] million if the underwriter exercises its option in full to purchase additional shares of our common stock), based on an assumed initial public offering price of $[·] per share, which is the midpoint of the price range listed on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. | |
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We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering to expand our retail presence in the southern United States and surrounding geographic markets, provide financing solutions to select housing community-owner customers, fund possible acquisitions for expansion geographically or into affordable housing niches, and the balance for working capital and general corporate purposes. See "Use of Proceeds" for more information. | |
Dividend policy |
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We anticipate that we will retain any earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and development of our business. Accordingly, we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. | |
Risk factors |
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See "Risk Factors" and other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock. | |
Nasdaq trading symbol |
"LEGH"(2) |
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
In the following tables, we provide our summary consolidated financial data. We have derived the summary consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 from our audited consolidated financial statements appearing in this prospectus. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the future. When you read this summary consolidated financial data, it is important that you read it together with "Capitalization" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information included in this prospectus.
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Cost of revenues |
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Net income |
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An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information contained in this prospectus, prospective investors should carefully consider the following risks before investing in our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occur, as well as other risks not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. As a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements" in this prospectus. In assessing the risks below, you should also refer to the other information contained in this prospectus, including the financial statements and the related notes, before deciding to purchase any shares of our common stock.
Risks Related to Our Business and the Manufactured Housing Industry
The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive, and increased competition and greater consolidation may result in lower revenue for us.
The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive. Competition at both the manufacturing and retail levels is based upon several factors, including, among others, price, product features, reputation for service and quality, brand recognition, merchandising, terms of retailer promotional programs and the terms of retail customer financing. Numerous companies produce manufactured homes in our markets. In addition, our homes compete with repossessed homes and new homes that are offered for sale in the geographic markets in which we operate. Certain of our manufacturing competitors also have their own retail distribution systems and consumer finance and insurance operations. We believe that where wholesale floor plan financing is available, it is relatively easy for new retailers to enter into our markets as competitors. In addition, our products compete with other forms of low- to moderate-cost housing, including new and existing site-built homes, apartments, townhouses and condominiums. If we are unable to compete effectively in this environment, our manufactured housing revenue could be adversely impacted.
Our industry has been in a state of consolidation over the past 15 years and a significant portion of the market share is held by a relatively small number of companies, some of which have greater financial recoveries than we do, a greater ability to borrow funds to provide financing and the ability to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. If the industry continues to further consolidate, we may not be able to grow at the pace we would like, which could adversely impact our results of operations.
We may not be able to effectively manage our growth, and any failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.
Since commencing operations in 2005, we have grown rapidly, with home sales growing 800% from 380 homes in 2005 to 3,424 homes in 2017. Our future operating results may depend on our ability to effectively manage our growth, which is dependent, in part, upon our ability to, among other things:
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We can provide no assurance that we will be able to grow our business efficiently or effectively, or without incurring significant additional expenses. Any failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.
If we are unable to establish or maintain relationships with independent retailers who sell our homes, our revenue could decline.
As of December 31, 2017, approximately 67% all of our wholesale sales of manufactured homes were to independent retailers. As is common in the industry, independent retailers may also sell homes produced by competing manufacturers. We may not be able to establish relationships with new independent retailers or maintain good relationships with independent retailers that currently sell our homes. Even if we do establish and maintain relationships with independent retailers, these retailers are not obligated to sell our homes exclusively and may choose to sell our competitors' homes instead. The independent retailers with whom we have relationships can cancel these relationships on short notice. In addition, these retailers may not remain financially solvent, as they are subject to industry, economic, demographic and seasonal trends similar to those faced by us. If we do not establish and maintain relationships with solvent independent retailers in one or more of our markets, revenue in those markets could decline.
If we are unable to successfully increase the size of our company-owned retail network, our relationships with independent retailers who sell our homes, our revenue will continue to be critical to our company's success.
As part of our growth strategy, we intend to further develop our network of company-owned retail locations through which we sell our products. We currently have nine retail locations, however, we also work closely with over 130 independent distributors and we have a deep understanding of the retail and distribution process with respect to our products. Our additional retail locations will be competing with existing retailers and distributors who have been operating in this space for a significant time and have other advantages, including the ability to sell products from other manufacturers. As such, our additional retail locations may not be successful. If we are unable to build a more robust retail presence, we will need to continue to rely heavily on our network of independent distributors for our distribution needs and those relationships will continue to be a critical component of the success of the business and any deterioration of those relationships could negatively impact our results of operations.
Curtis D. Hodgson and Kenneth E. Shipley possess specialized knowledge about our business and we would be adversely impacted if either one were to become unavailable to us.
We believe that our ability to execute our business strategy will depend to a significant extent upon the efforts and abilities of Curtis D. Hodgson and Kenneth E. Shipley, our Co-Chief Executive Officers. Mr. Hodgson, who is an attorney and engineer, oversees our day-to-day business operations including strategic planning, and possesses technical expertise regarding our manufacturing processes that would be difficult to replace. Mr. Shipley, who oversees our sales and distribution including our company-owned retail locations, has specialized knowledge regarding the manufactured home industry and dealer and customer contacts that our other officers do not possess. If Messrs. Hodgson or Shipley were to become unavailable to us, our operations would be adversely affected and our relationship with lenders, business partners and industry participants would be weakened. Further, the loss of either
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Mr. Hodgson or Mr. Shipley would be negatively perceived in the capital markets. We do not have "key-man" life insurance for our benefit on the lives of either Messrs. Hodgson or Shipley.
Our operations are concentrated in the southern United States, which exposes us to regional economic, social and other risks.
Our operations are concentrated in the southern United States, most notably Texas. Due to the concentrated nature of our operations, there could be instances where these regions are negatively impacted by economic, natural, social or population changes that could, in turn, negatively impact the results of the business, more than other companies that are more geographically dispersed. We have a significant presence in Texas with one manufacturing facility located in Fort Worth, Texas and another located in Commerce, Texas. As of December 31, 2017, we sold our manufactured homes in 13 states, approximately 64% of which we sold in Texas.
Further, as of December 31, 2017, our loan contracts were secured by manufactured homes located in 13 states, of which 81% of them are located in Texas. Loan contracts secured by collateral that is geographically concentrated could experience higher rates of delinquencies, default and foreclosure losses than loan contracts secured by collateral that is more geographically dispersed. Our rates of delinquencies, default and foreclosure losses in Texas during 2017 were approximately 1.8% (measured in units) and 1.5% (measured in dollar amount), and during 2016 were approximately 1.5% (measured in units) and 1.3% (measured in dollar amount). This compares to rates of delinquencies, default and foreclosure losses in other states during 2017 of approximately 3.2% (measured in dollar amount) and 2.9% (measured in dollar amount), and during 2016 of approximately 4.2% (measured in dollar amount) and 3.6% (measured in dollar amount). Accordingly, a decline in the economic and social conditions in Texas and surrounding states could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
We operate and will continue to operate primarily in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry, which exposes us to downturns in the single-family properties sector or declines in the broader housing industry.
Our business is focused and will continue to be focused in the single-family properties sector of the real estate industry. A downturn or slowdown in the rental demand for single-family housing caused by adverse economic, regulatory or environmental conditions, or other events, in our markets may have a greater impact on the value of our properties or our operating results than if we had more fully diversified product line. We believe that there are seasonal fluctuations in rental demand with demand higher in the spring and summer than in the late fall and winter. Such seasonal fluctuations may impact our operating results.
As a participant in the homebuilding industry, we are subject to market forces beyond our control. These market forces include employment levels, employment growth, interest rates, consumer confidence, development costs, apartment and rental housing vacancy levels, inflation and the health of the general economy. Unfavorable changes in any of the above factors or other issues could have an adverse effect on our revenue and earnings.
The cyclical and seasonal nature of the manufactured housing industry causes our revenues and operating results to fluctuate, and we expect this cyclicality and seasonality to continue in the future.
The manufactured housing industry is highly cyclical and seasonal and is influenced by many national and regional economic and demographic factors, including the availability of consumer financing for home buyers, the availability of wholesale financing for retailers, seasonality of demand, consumer confidence, interest rates, demographic and employment trends, income levels, housing demand, general economic conditions, including inflation and recessions, and the availability of suitable home sites.
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As a result of these economic, demographic and other factors, our revenues and operating results have fluctuated in the past, and we expect them to continue to fluctuate in the future on a quarterly basis. Moreover, we could experience quarterly operating losses during cyclical downturns in the manufactured housing market.
Additionally, our quarterly and annual results are impacted by sporadic and unpredictable purchases of our homes resulting from acts of nature or other catastrophic events that cause damage to living accommodations. For example, in 2017, we built and shipped approximately $5.6 million of homes as a subcontractor operating under a contract with the Federal Emergency Management Association, or FEMA, to provide housing for victims of hurricane Harvey.
Our operating results could be affected by market forces and declining housing demand.
As a homebuilder, we are subject to market forces affecting the homebuilding industry that are beyond our control. These market forces include employment levels, employment growth, interest rates, consumer confidence, land availability and development costs, apartment and rental housing vacancy levels, inflation and the general health of the economy. Unfavorable changes to one or more of these factors could have an adverse affect on our results of operations.
Failure to find collaborative partners for community development projects could adversely affect us.
Part of our growth strategy is to increase our involvement in community housing development projects. Participation in these projects requires that we find collaborative partners who are seeking to develop communities of affordable manufactured housing. Given the highly-competitive environment in which we operate, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure or continue such partnerships, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
Our results of operations can be adversely affected by labor shortages and the pricing and availability of raw materials.
The homebuilding industry has from time to time experienced labor shortages and other labor-related issues. A number of factors may adversely affect the labor force available to us and our subcontractors in one or more of our markets, including, among others, high employment levels, construction market conditions and government regulation, which include laws and regulations related to workers' health and safety, wage and hour practices and immigration. An overall labor shortage or a lack of skilled or unskilled labor could cause significant increases in costs or delays in construction of homes, which could have a material adverse effect upon our revenue and results of operations.
Our results of operations can be affected by the pricing and availability of raw materials. Although we attempt to increase the sales prices of our homes in response to higher materials costs, such increases may lag behind the escalation of materials costs. Sudden increases in price and lack of availability of raw materials can be caused by natural disaster or other market forces. Although we have not recently experienced any production halts, severe or prolonged shortages of some of our most important building materials, which include wood and wood products, gypsum wallboard, steel, insulation and other petroleum-based products, have occurred. There can be no assurance that sufficient supplies of these and other raw materials will continue to be available to us.
Our involvement in vertically integrated lines of business, including manufactured housing financial services, transportation services, and company-owned retail locations exposes us to certain risks.
We are a vertically integrated business that not only manufactures affordable housing, but also provides delivery services and financing for customers. We offer manufactured home chattel loans to purchasers of our homes sold by independent retailers. If our customers are unable to repay their loans, we may be adversely affected. We make loans to borrowers that we believe are creditworthy
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based on our underwriting guidelines. However, the ability of these customers to repay their loans may be affected by a number of factors, including, among others, national, regional and local economic conditions, changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments, natural hazard risks affecting the region in which the borrower resides, and employment, financial or life circumstances.
If customers do not repay their loans, we may repossess or foreclose on the secured property in order to liquidate our loan collateral and minimize losses. The homes we manufacture are subject to fluctuating market values, and proceeds realized from liquidating repossessed or foreclosed homes are highly susceptible to adverse movements in collateral values. During 2017 and 2016, we repossessed or foreclosed on 64 and 91 homes, respectively, representing approximately $2,398,000 and $3,334,000 in principal loan balances of these homes in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Home price depreciation and elevated levels of unemployment may result in additional defaults and exacerbate actual loss severities upon collateral liquidation beyond those normally experienced by us.
Some of the loans we have originated or may originate in the future may not have a liquid market, or the market may contract rapidly and the loans may become illiquid. Although we offer loan products and price our loans at levels that we believe are marketable at the time of credit application approval, market conditions for home-only loans may deteriorate rapidly and significantly. Our ability to respond to changing market conditions is bound by credit approval and funding commitments we make in advance of loan completion. In this environment, it is difficult to predict the types of loan products and characteristics that may be susceptible to future market curtailments and tailor our loan offerings accordingly. As a result, no assurance can be given that the market value of our loans will not decline in the future.
In addition, while we currently distribute our products through independent distributors, part of our growth strategy is to develop a network of company-owned retail locations through which we will sell our products. This will further increase our vertical integration and possibly subject us to further risks. There is a risk that our retail locations will not be successful and may negatively impact our relationships with our distributors.
We have contingent repurchase obligations related to wholesale financing provided to industry retailers.
In accordance with customary business practice in the manufactured housing industry, we have entered into repurchase agreements with various financial institutions and other credit sources who provide floor plan financing to industry retailers, which provide that we will be obligated, under certain circumstances, to repurchase homes sold to retailers in the event of a default by a retailer in its obligation to such credit sources. Under these agreements, we have agreed to repurchase homes at declining prices over the term of the agreement (24 months). Our obligation under these repurchase agreements ceases upon the purchase of the home by the retail customer. The maximum amount of our contingent obligations under such repurchase agreements was approximately $[ · ] as of December 31, 2017, without reduction for the resale value of the homes. We may be required to honor contingent repurchase obligations in the future and may incur additional expense as a consequence of these repurchase agreements.
Tightened credit standards, curtailed lending activity by home-only lenders and increased government lending regulations have contributed to a constrained consumer financing market.
We provide financing to individual buyers, dealers and manufactured housing community developers who buy our manufactured homes. In 2017 and 2016, we financed approximately 13% and 22%, respectively, of all homes that we sold. Other consumers who buy our manufactured homes have historically secured retail financing from third-party lenders. Home-only financing is at times more difficult to obtain than financing for site-built homes. The availability, terms and costs of retail financing depend on the lending practices of financial institutions, governmental policies and economic
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and other conditions, all of which are beyond our control. Over the last decade, home-only lenders have tightened credit underwriting standards and increased interest rates for loans to purchase manufactured homes, which has reduced lending volumes and negatively impacted revenue for manufactured home sellers. Most of the national lenders who have historically provided home-only loans have exited the manufactured housing sector of the home loan industry.
Changes in laws or other events that adversely affect liquidity in the secondary mortgage market could hurt our business. The GSEs and the FHA play significant roles in insuring or purchasing home mortgages and creating or insuring investment securities that are either sold to investors or held in their portfolios. These organizations provide significant liquidity to the secondary market. Any new federal laws or regulations that restrict or curtail their activities, or any other events or conditions that alter the roles of these organizations in the housing finance market could affect the ability of our customers to obtain mortgage loans or could increase mortgage interest rates, fees, and credit standards, which could reduce demand for our homes and/or the loans that we originate and adversely affect our results of operations.
The availability of wholesale financing for industry retailers is limited due to a reduced number of floor plan lenders and reduced lending limits.
Manufactured housing retailers generally finance their inventory purchases with wholesale floor plan financing provided by lending institutions. The availability of wholesale financing is significantly affected by the number of floor plan lenders and their lending limits. Floor plan financing providers could further reduce their levels of floor plan lending. Reduced availability of floor plan lending negatively affects the inventory levels of our independent retailers, the number of retail sales center locations and related wholesale demand, and adversely affects the availability of and access to capital on an ongoing basis.
Our participation in certain financing programs for the purchase of our products by industry retailers, consumers and housing community developers may expose us to additional risk of credit loss, which could adversely impact our liquidity and results of operations.
We are exposed to risks associated with the creditworthiness of certain independent retailers and home buyers, many of whom may be adversely affected by the volatile conditions in the economy and financial markets. These conditions could result in financial instability or other adverse effects. The consequences of such adverse effects could include delinquencies by customers who purchase our products under special financing initiatives, and deterioration of collateral values. In addition, we may incur losses if our collateral cannot be recovered or liquidated at prices sufficient to recover recorded commercial loan notes receivable balances. The realization of any of these factors may adversely affect our cash flow, profitability and financial condition.
We are subject to extensive regulation affecting the production and sale of manufactured housing, which could adversely affect our profitability.
We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the production and sale of manufactured housing. Our failure to comply with such laws and regulations could expose us to a wide variety of sanctions, including closing one or more manufacturing facilities. Regulatory matters affecting our operations are under regular review by governmental bodies and we cannot predict what effect, if any, new laws and regulations would have on us or the manufactured housing industry. Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations or the passage in the future of new and more stringent laws, may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.
Manufactured homes are subject to various covenants and local laws and regulatory requirements, including permitting, licensing and zoning requirements. Local regulations, including municipal or local
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ordinances, restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by community developers may restrict our use of our properties and may require us to obtain approval from local officials or community standards organizations at any time with respect to our properties, including prior to acquiring any of our properties or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties. Additionally, such local regulations may cause us to incur additional costs to renovate or maintain our properties in accordance with the particular rules and regulations. We cannot assure you that existing regulatory policies will not adversely affect us or the timing or cost of any future acquisitions or renovations, or that additional regulations will not be adopted that would increase such delays or result in additional costs. Our business and growth strategies may be materially and adversely affected by our ability to obtain permits, licenses and approvals. Our failure to obtain such permits, licenses and approvals could have a material adverse effect on us and cause the value of our common stock to decline.
If the manufactured housing industry is not able to secure favorable local zoning ordinances, our revenue could decline and our business could be adversely affected.
Manufactured housing communities and individual home placements, including tiny houses, are subject to local zoning ordinances and other local regulations relating to utility service and construction of roadways. In the past, property owners often have resisted the adoption of zoning ordinances permitting the location of manufactured homes in residential areas, which we believe has restricted the growth of the industry. It is possible that manufactured homes may not achieve widespread acceptance and localities may not adopt zoning ordinances permitting the development of manufactured home communities. If the manufactured housing industry is unable to secure favorable local zoning ordinances, our revenue could decline and our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Our results of operations could be adversely affected by significant warranty and construction defect claims on manufactured housing.
In the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to home warranty and construction defect claims. We record a reserve for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold, based upon our assessment of historical experience factors. Construction defect claims may arise during a significant period of time after product completion. Although we maintain general liability insurance and reserves for such claims, based on our assessments, which to date have been adequate, there can be no assurance that warranty and construction defect claims will remain at current levels or that such reserves will continue to be adequate. A large number of warranty and construction defect claims exceeding our current levels could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We may become a target of legal demands, litigation (including class actions) and negative publicity by consumer rights organizations, which could directly limit and constrain our operations and may result in significant litigation expenses and reputational harm.
Numerous consumer rights organizations exist throughout the country and operate in our markets, and we may attract attention from some of these organizations and become a target of legal demands, litigation and negative publicity. While we intend to conduct our business lawfully and in compliance with applicable consumer laws, such organizations might work in conjunction with trial and pro bono lawyers in one or multiple states to attempt to bring claims against us on a class action basis for damages or injunctive relief and to seek to publicize our activities in a negative light. We cannot anticipate what form such legal actions might take, or what remedies they may seek.
Additionally, such organizations may lobby local county and municipal attorneys or state attorneys general to pursue enforcement or litigation against us, may lobby state and local legislatures to pass new laws and regulations to constrain or limit our business operations, and such actions may adversely impact our business or may generate negative publicity for our business and harm our reputation. If
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they are successful in any such endeavors, they could directly limit and constrain our operations and may impose on us significant litigation expenses, including settlements to avoid continued litigation or judgments for damages or injunctions.
Our liquidity and ability to raise capital may be limited.
We may need to obtain debt or additional equity financing in the future. The type, timing and terms of the financing selected by us will depend on, among other things, our cash needs, the availability of other financing sources and prevailing conditions in the financial markets. There can be no assurance that any of these sources will be available to us at any time or that they will be available on satisfactory terms.
A prolonged delay by Congress and the President to approve budgets or continuing appropriation resolutions to facilitate the operations of the federal government could delay the completion of home sales and/or cause cancellations, and thereby negatively impact our deliveries and revenues.
Congress and President Trump may not timely approve budgets or appropriation legislation to facilitate the operations of the federal government. As a result, many federal agencies have historically and may again cease or curtail some activities. The affected activities include Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, verification of loan applicants' tax return information and approvals by the FHA and other government agencies to fund or insure mortgage loans under programs that these agencies operate. As a number of our home buyers use these programs to obtain financing to purchase our homes, and many lenders, including us, require ongoing coordination with these and other governmental entities to originate home loans, a prolonged delay in the performance of their activities could prevent prospective qualified buyers of our homes from obtaining the loans they need to complete such purchases, which could lead to delays or cancellations of home sales. These and other affected governmental bodies could cause interruptions in various aspects of our business and investments. Depending on the length of disruption, such factors could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.
There have been substantial changes to the Internal Revenue Code, some of which could have an adverse effect on our retail customers and, in turn, on our business.
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which contains substantial changes to the Internal Revenue Code, effective January 1, 2018, some of which could have an adverse effect on our retail home buyers and, in turn, on our business. For example, certain tax changes could make purchasing homes less attractive. These include (i) limitations on the ability of our home buyers to deduct property taxes, (ii) limitations on the ability of our home buyers to deduct mortgage interest, and (iii) limitations on the ability of our home buyers to deduct state and local income taxes. Although we believe these limitations primarily impact buyers of more expensive site-built homes than our manufactured housing, nonetheless, tax changes that negatively impact the consequences of home ownership could potentially result in our sale of fewer homes in the future.
We are highly dependent on information systems and systems failures or data security breaches could significantly disrupt our business, which may, in turn, negatively affect us and the value of our common stock.
We use information technology and other computer resources to carry out important operational activities and to maintain our business records. Our computer systems, including our back-up systems, are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches (through cyber-attacks from computer hackers and sophisticated organizations), catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes and hurricanes and human error. Given the unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of information technology disruptions, if our computer systems and our backup systems are damaged, breached, or cease to function properly, we could
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potentially be subject to production downtimes, operational delays, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected information (including information about our home buyers and business partners), destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks or financial losses from remedial actions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, competitive position, financial condition or results of operations.
We are involved in a variety of litigation.
We are involved in a range of legal actions in the ordinary course of business. These actions may include, among others, warranty disputes, labor disputes, issues with regulators and local housing officials, outside vendor disputes and trademark infringement and other intellectual property claims. These actions can be time-consuming and expensive, and may adversely affect our reputation. Although we are not involved in any legal or regulatory proceedings that we expect would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition, such proceedings may arise in the future.
We have no operating history as a publicly-traded company, and our inexperience could materially and adversely affect us and our stockholders.
We have no operating history as a publicly-traded company. Our board of directors and senior management team will have overall responsibility for our management and only a limited number of our directors or members of our senior management team have prior experience in operating a public company. As a publicly-traded company, we will be required to develop and implement substantial control systems, policies and procedures in order to satisfy our periodic SEC reporting and Nasdaq obligations. We cannot assure you that management's past experience will be sufficient to successfully develop and implement these systems, policies and procedures and to operate our company. Failure to do so could jeopardize our status as a public company, and the loss of such status may materially and adversely affect us and our stockholders.
We may not be able to attract and retain the highly skilled employees we need to support our planned growth, and our compensation expenses may increase.
To execute on our strategy, we must continue to attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Competition for these personnel is intense. We may not be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. We have from time to time in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience in the future, difficulty in hiring and retaining highly skilled employees with appropriate qualifications. Many of the companies with which we compete for experienced personnel have greater resources than we do. Highly-qualified personnel are also aggressively recruited by other emerging growth companies, which are especially active in many of the areas and geographic regions in which we operate. In addition, in making employment decisions, job candidates may consider the value of the stock-based compensation they are to receive in connection with their employment. Declines in the value of our common stock could adversely affect our ability to attract or retain key employees and result in increased employee compensation expenses.
Changes in accounting principles or guidance, or in their interpretations, could result in unfavorable accounting charges or effects, including changes to our previously filed consolidated financial statements, which could cause our stock price to decline.
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles are subject to interpretation by the SEC and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting principles and guidance. A change in these principles or guidance, or in their interpretations, may have a significant
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negative effect on our reported results and retroactively affect previously reported results, which, in turn, could cause our stock price to decline.
We will incur significantly increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to compliance efforts.
As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. For example, we will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the accounting and internal controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and will be required to comply with the applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, or the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as rules and regulations subsequently implemented by the SEC and The Nasdaq, including the establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and changes in corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time and resources to complying with these requirements. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time-consuming and costly. In particular, we expect to incur significant expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which will increase when we are no longer an "emerging growth company," as defined by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. These new obligations will require substantial attention from our management team and could divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business. We will need to hire additional accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge and maintain an internal audit function. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur as a result of becoming a public company or the timing of such costs. These rules and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors and board committees or as executive officers, and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance.
We are an "emerging growth company" and our election to delay adoption of new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies may result in our consolidated financial statements not being comparable to those of some other public companies. As a result of this and other reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, our securities may be less attractive to investors.
As a company with less than $1.0 billion in revenue during our last completed fiscal year, we qualify as an "emerging growth company" under the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of specified reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company we:
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We intend to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our consolidated financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under §107 of the JOBS Act.
Certain of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions were already available to us due to the fact that we also qualify as a "smaller reporting company" under SEC rules. For instance, smaller reporting companies are not required to obtain an auditor attestation and report regarding management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting, are not required to provide a compensation discussion and analysis, are not required to provide a pay-for-performance graph or CEO pay ratio disclosure, and may present only two years of audited financial statements and related MD&A disclosure.
Under the JOBS Act, we may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions for up to five years after our initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act, or such earlier time that we no longer meet the definition of an emerging growth company. In this regard, the JOBS Act provides that we would cease to be an "emerging growth company" if we have more than $1.0 billion in annual revenues, have more than $700 million in market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1.0 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. Under current SEC rules, however, we will continue to qualify as a "smaller reporting company" for so long as we have a public float (i.e., the market value of common equity held by non-affiliates) of less than $75 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
We cannot predict if investors will find our securities less attractive due to our reliance on these exemptions. If investors were to find our securities less attractive as a result of our election, we may have difficulty raising all of the proceeds we seek in this offering.
While we currently qualify as an "emerging growth company" under the JOBS Act, once we lose emerging growth company status, the costs and demands placed upon our management are expected to increase.
Following this offering, we will continue to be an emerging growth company until the earliest to occur of (i) the last day of the fiscal year during which we had total annual gross revenues of at least $1 billion (as indexed for inflation), (ii) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common stock under this registration statement, (iii) the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt, or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a "large accelerated filer," as defined under the Exchange Act. Once we lose emerging growth company status, we expect the costs and demands placed upon our management to increase, as we would have to comply with additional disclosure and accounting requirements.
Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock and this Offering
Our stock price may be volatile and your investment could decline in value.
The market price of our common stock following this offering may fluctuate substantially as a result of many factors, some of which are beyond our control. These fluctuations could cause you to
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lose all or part of the value of your investment in our common stock. Factors that could cause fluctuations in the market price of our common stock include the following:
In addition, the stock market in general has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to operating performance of individual companies. These broad market factors may seriously harm the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted. A class action suit against us could result in significant liabilities and, regardless of the outcome, could result in substantial costs and the diversion of our management's attention and resources.
Our common stock has no prior market and our stock price may decline after the offering.
Before this offering, there has been no public market for shares of our common stock. Although we have applied to have our common stock listed on The Nasdaq Global Market, an active trading market for our common stock may not develop or, if it develops, may not be sustained after this offering. Our company and the underwriters will negotiate to determine the initial public offering price. The initial public offering price may be higher than the market price of our common stock after the offering and you may not be able to sell your shares of our common stock at or above the price you paid in the offering. As a result, you could lose all or part of your investment.
Investors purchasing common stock in this offering will experience immediate dilution.
The initial public offering price of shares of our common stock is higher than the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per outstanding share of our common stock. You will incur immediate dilution of $[ · ] per share in the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value of shares of our common stock, based on an assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. To the extent outstanding options are ultimately exercised, there will be further dilution of the common stock sold in this offering.
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Future sales, or the perception of future sales, of a substantial amount of our shares of common stock could depress the trading price of our common stock.
If we or our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our shares of common stock in the public market following this offering or if the market perceives that these sales could occur, the market price of shares of our common stock could decline. These sales may make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate, or to use equity as consideration for future acquisitions.
Immediately upon completion of this offering, based on the number of shares outstanding as of March 16, 2018, we will have 100,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and [ · ] shares of common stock outstanding. Of these shares, the [ · ] shares to be sold in this offering (assuming the underwriter does not exercise its option to purchase additional shares in this offering to cover over-allotments, if any) will be freely tradable. We, our executive officers and directors, and all of our stockholders have entered into agreements with the underwriter not to sell or otherwise dispose of shares of our common stock for a period of 180 days following completion of this offering, with certain exceptions. Immediately upon the expiration of this lock-up period, [ · ] shares will be freely tradable pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") by non-affiliates and another [ · ] shares will be eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, subject to the volume, manner of sale, holding period and other limitations of Rule 144.
In addition, following the completion of this offering, we intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 registering the issuance of approximately [ · ] shares of common stock subject to options or other equity awards issued or reserved for future issuance under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. Shares registered under the registration statement on Form S-8 will be available for sale in the public market subject to vesting arrangements and exercise of options, the lock-up agreements described above and the restrictions of Securities Act Rule 144 in the case of our affiliates.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, our business or our market, or if they change their recommendations regarding our stock adversely, or if our actual results differ significantly from our guidance, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts may publish about us, our business, our market or our competitors. If any of the analysts who may cover us change their recommendation regarding our stock adversely, or provide more favorable relative recommendations about our competitors, our stock price would likely decline. If any analyst who may cover us were to cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.
In addition, from time to time, we may release earnings guidance or other forward-looking statements in our earnings releases, earnings conference calls or otherwise regarding our future performance that represent our management's estimates as of the date of release. Some or all of the assumptions of any future guidance that we furnish may not materialize or may vary significantly from actual future results. Any failure to meet guidance or analysts' expectations could have a material adverse effect on the trading price or volume of our stock.
Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company and may affect the trading price of our common stock.
Our corporate documents, to be effective upon completion of this offering, and the Delaware General Corporation Law contain provisions that may enable our board of directors to resist a change
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in control of our company even if a change in control were to be considered favorable by you and other stockholders. These provisions:
In addition, Delaware law prohibits large stockholders, in particular those owning 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock, from merging or consolidating with us except under certain circumstances. These provisions and other provisions under Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change in control of our company. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for you and other stockholders to elect directors of your choosing and cause us to take other corporate actions you desire.
Concentration of ownership of our common stock among our existing executive officers, directors and principal stockholders may limit new investors from influencing significant corporate decisions.
Upon completion of this offering, our executive officers, directors and current beneficial owners of 5% or more of our common stock and their respective affiliates will, in aggregate, beneficially own approximately [ · ]% of our outstanding shares of common stock. These persons, acting together, would be able to influence all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and any merger or other significant corporate transactions. The interests of this group of stockholders may not coincide with our interests or the interests of other stockholders.
We do not expect to pay any dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.
We currently expect to retain all future earnings, if any, for future operation, expansion and debt repayment and have no current plans to pay any cash dividends to holders of our common stock for the foreseeable future. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our operating results, financial condition, cash requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. In addition, we must comply with the covenants in our credit agreements in order to be able to pay cash dividends, and our ability to pay dividends generally may be further limited by covenants of any existing and future outstanding indebtedness we or our subsidiaries incur. As a result, you may not receive any return on an investment in our common stock unless you sell our common stock for a price greater than that which you paid for it.
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We may invest or spend the proceeds of this offering in ways with which you may not agree or in ways that may not yield a return.
Our management will have considerable discretion in the application of the net proceeds of this offering, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds are being used appropriately. The net proceeds may be invested with a view towards long-term benefits for our stockholders and this may not increase our operating results or market value. Until the net proceeds are used, they may be placed in investments that do not produce significant income or that may lose value.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the sections entitled "Prospectus Summary," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business," but are also contained in this prospectus. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "aim," "objective," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "target," "seek" or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. Forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, statements about:
We caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this prospectus, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain.
You should refer to the "Risk Factors" section of this prospectus for a discussion of important factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. As a result, of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this prospectus will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities law.
You should read this prospectus and the documents that we reference in this prospectus and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
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Prior to January 1, 2018, we operated as a Texas limited partnership under the name Legacy Housing, Ltd. Effective as of January 1, 2018, we converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation. In order to consummate the Corporate Conversion, a certificate of conversion was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas. Holders of partnership interests in Legacy Housing, Ltd. received, on a proportional basis, an aggregate of [ · ] shares of common stock of Legacy Housing Corporation.
Following the Corporate Conversion, Legacy Housing Corporation continues to hold all property and assets of Legacy Housing, Ltd. and all of the debts and obligations of Legacy Housing, Ltd. We are now governed by a certificate of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and bylaws, the material portions of which are described in the section of this prospectus entitled "Description of Capital Stock." On the effective date of the Corporate Conversion, the officers of Legacy Housing, Ltd. became the officers of Legacy Housing Corporation. As a result of the Corporate Conversion, we are now a federal corporate taxpayer as opposed to a pass-through entity for tax purposes.
The purpose of the Corporate Conversion was to reorganize our corporate structure so that the top-tier entity in our corporate structure, the entity that is offering shares of common stock to the public in this offering, is a corporation rather than a limited partnership and so that our existing owners own shares of our common stock rather than partnership interests in a limited partnership.
Except as otherwise noted herein, the consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus are those of Legacy Housing, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of our common stock in this offering will be approximately $[ · ] (or approximately $[ · ] if the underwriter exercises its option in full to purchase additional shares of our common stock), based upon an assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, which is the midpoint of the price range listed on the cover page of this prospectus, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.
We intend to use the net proceeds approximately as follows:
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Consistent with our long-term strategy of conservatively deploying our capital to achieve above average rates of return, we intend to use the net proceeds of this offering to expand our retail presence in the geographic markets we now serve, particularly in the southern United States. Each retail center requires between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 to acquire the location, situate an office, provide inventory, and provide the initial working capital. We expect to open 10 to 20 additional retail centers by the end of 2019. No firm contracts are currently in place for this expansion. We also expect that, with our solid balance sheet, we will opportunistically increase our credit lines on terms that will allow us to rapidly expand the pace of our financing solutions for our retail consumers, giving our new retail centers the support they need to generate sales.
We also expect to use a portion of the net proceeds to provide financing solutions to a select group of our community-owner customers, in a manner that includes developing new sites for products in or near urban locations where there is a shortage of sites to place our products. These solutions will be structured to give us an attractive return on investment, when coupled with the gross margin we make on products specifically targeted for these new manufactured housing communities.
Additionally, in the event a major acquisition opportunity develops, we will evaluate and consider a geographical expansion or an expansion into affordable housing niches in our current geographical markets that we believe will be consistent with our long-term strategy of achieving above average rates of return within the affordable housing industry.
We will use the remainder of the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including investing in our sales and marketing and product enhancement efforts. We may allocate funds from other sources to fund some or all of these activities.
We do not intend to significantly leverage our balance sheet. Rather, we expect that our debt-to-equity ratio will remain for the foreseeable future in our historical range of 1-to-1, or less.
The expected use of net proceeds from this offering represents our intention based upon our present plans and business conditions. We cannot predict with certainty all of the particular uses for the proceeds of this offering or the amounts that we will actually spend on the uses set forth above. Accordingly, our management will have significant flexibility in applying the net proceeds of this offering. The timing and amount of our actual expenditures will be based on many factors, including
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cash flows from operations and the anticipated growth of our business. Pending their use, we intend to invest the net proceeds of this offering in a variety of capital-preservation investments, including short-and intermediate-term, interest-bearing, investment-grade securities.
Each $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase or decrease the net proceeds to us from this offering by approximately $[ · ], assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same.
Our board of directors will determine our future dividend policy based on our result of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and other circumstances. We have not previously declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We anticipate that we will retain earnings to support operations and finance the growth of our business, as described in this prospectus. Accordingly, it is not anticipated that any cash dividends will be paid on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Previously, as a limited partnership, we made periodic minimal distributions to our partners, primarily to cover the partners' tax obligations.
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The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of December 31, 2017:
The following information is illustrative only of our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization following the completion of this offering and will change based on the actual initial public offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. You should read this table together with "Corporate Conversion," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our financial statements and the related notes appearing in this prospectus.
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If you invest in our common stock in this offering, your ownership interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per share and the pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately after this offering. Net tangible book value per share is determined by dividing our total tangible assets less total liabilities by the number of outstanding shares of common stock.
As of December 31, 2017, we had a net tangible book value of $[ · ], or $[ · ] per share of common stock. Our pro forma net tangible book value per share represents the amount of our total tangible assets reduced by the amount of our total liabilities and divided by the total number of shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2017, after giving effect to the Corporate Conversion.
Investors participating in this offering will incur immediate and substantial dilution. After giving effect to the issuance and sale of [ · ] shares of our common stock in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our as adjusted net tangible book value as of December 31, 2017, would have been approximately $[ · ], or $[ · ] per share of common stock. This represents an immediate increase in the pro forma net tangible book value of $[ · ] per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution of $[ · ] per share to investors purchasing shares of our common stock in this offering. The following table illustrates this per share dilution on a per share basis:
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The dilution information discussed above is illustrative only and will change based on the actual initial public offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. Each $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value by approximately $[ · ] per share, assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same.
If the underwriter exercises its over-allotment option in full to purchase [ · ] additional shares of common stock from us in this offering to cover over-allotments, if any, the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per share after the offering would be $[ · ] per share, the increase in the pro forma net tangible book value per share to existing stockholders would be $[ · ] per share and the dilution per share to new investors purchasing common stock in this offering would be $[ · ] per share.
The following table illustrates, on a pro forma as adjusted basis as of December 31, 2017, after giving effect to the Corporate Conversion, the differences between the number of shares of common stock purchased from us, the total consideration paid, and the average price per share paid by existing stockholders and new investors purchasing shares of our common stock in this offering based on an assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, the midpoint of the price range on the cover
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page of this prospectus, and before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
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Each $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed initial public offering price of $[ · ] per share, which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase or decrease the total consideration paid by new investors by $[ · ], assuming that the number of shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same.
The number of shares of common stock shown above to be outstanding after this offering is based on [ · ] shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2017, after giving effect to the Corporate conversion and excludes:
In addition, if the underwriter exercises its over-allotment option to purchase additional shares in full, the number of shares held by new investors would increase to [ · ], or [ · ]% of the total number of shares of our common stock outstanding after this offering.
To the extent that options are exercised, new options are issued under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan or we issue additional shares of common stock in the future, there will be further dilution to investors participating in this offering. In addition, we may choose to raise additional capital because of market conditions or strategic considerations, even if we believe that we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans. If we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the issuance of these securities could result in further dilution to our stockholders.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the information contained in other sections of this prospectus, particularly under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Business." It contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and is based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by our management in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and in this prospectus, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors."
Overview
Legacy Housing Corporation builds, sells and finances manufactured homes and "tiny houses" that are distributed through a network of independent retailers and company-owned stores and are sold directly to manufactured housing communities. We are the fourth largest producer of manufactured homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. With current operations focused primarily in the southern United States, we offer our customers an array of quality homes ranging in size from approximately 390 to 2,667 square feet consisting of 1 to 5 bedrooms, with 1 to 31/2 bathrooms. Our homes range in price, at retail, from approximately $22,000 to $110,000. In 2017, we built and sold 3,424 homes, which was a 37% increase over the 2,506 homes we sold in 2016. We commenced operations in 2005 and have experienced strong revenue growth and increased our equity holders' capital at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 27% between 2009 and 2016. We currently have the largest backlog of orders in our company's 12-year history.
We believe our company is one of the most vertically integrated in the manufactured housing industry, allowing us to offer a complete solution to our customers, from manufacturing custom-made homes using quality materials and distributing those homes through our expansive network of independent retailers and company-owned distribution locations, to providing tailored financing solutions for our customers. Our homes are constructed in the United States at one of our three manufacturing facilities in accordance with the construction and safety standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Our factories employ high-volume production techniques that allow us to produce approximately 65 home sections (which are entire modules or single floors), or 54 fully-completed homes on average depending on product mix, in total per week. We use quality materials and operate our own component manufacturing facilities for many of the items used in the construction of our homes. Each home can be configured according to a variety of floor plans and equipped with such features as fireplaces, central air conditioning and state-of-the-art kitchens.
Our homes are marketed under our premier "Legacy" brand name and currently are sold across 13 states through a network of 137 independent retail locations, nine company-owned retail locations and through direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. Our nine company-owned retail locations, including seven Heritage Housing stores and two Tiny House Outlet stores exclusively sell our homes. During 2017, we sold approximately 64% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Georgia, 7% in Louisiana and 5% in Oklahoma. During 2016, we sold approximately 62% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Oklahoma, 6% in Georgia and 5% in Colorado. We plan to deepen our distribution channel by using a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to expand our company-owned retail locations in new and existing markets.
We offer three types of financing solutions to our customers. We provide floor plan financing for our independent retailers, which takes the form of a consignment arrangement between the retailer and us. We also provide consumer financing for our products which are sold to end-users through both independent and company-owned retail locations, and we provide financing to community owners that
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buy our products for use in their manufactured housing communities. Our ability to offer competitive financing options at our retail locations provides us with several competitive advantages and allows us to capture sales which may not have otherwise occurred without our ability to offer consumer financing.
Corporate Conversion
Prior to January 1, 2018, we were a Texas limited partnership named Legacy Housing, Ltd. Effective January 1, 2018, we converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion, or the Corporate Conversion, and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation. All of our outstanding partnership interests were converted on a proportional basis into shares of common stock of Legacy Housing Corporation. For more information, see "Corporate Conversion."
Following the Corporate Conversion, Legacy Housing Corporation continues to hold all of the property and assets of Legacy Housing, Ltd. and all of the debts and obligations of Legacy Housing, Ltd. continue as the debts and obligations of Legacy Housing Corporation. The purpose of the Corporate Conversion was to reorganize our corporate structure so that the top-tier entity in our corporate structure, the entity that is offering common stock to the public in this offering, is a corporation rather than a limited partnership and so that our existing owners own shares of our common stock rather than partnership interests in a limited partnership. Except as otherwise noted herein, the consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus are those of Legacy Housing, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Factors Affecting Our Performance
We believe that the growth of our business and our future success depend on various opportunities, challenges, trends and other factors, including the following:
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to manufacture, the timing of production schedules and the levels and utilization of inventory, equipment and personnel.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Management believes the following accounting policies are critical to our operating results or may affect significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Portfolio Loans Receivable
Portfolio loans receivable result from financing transactions entered into with retail buyers of mobile homes sold through retail dealers. Portfolio loans receivable generally consist of the sales price and any additional financing fees, less the customer's down payment. Interest income is recognized monthly as payments come due. The average contractual interest rate per loan was [ · ] and 13.9% as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Portfolio loans receivable have maturities that range from 5 to 25 years.
Loan applications go through an underwriting process which considers credit history to evaluate credit risk. Interest rates on approved loans are determined by a buyer's credit score and down payment amount. We use payment history to monitor the credit quality of the portfolio loans on an ongoing basis.
We assess the collectability of loans on a loan by loan basis to determine if formal foreclosure proceedings are necessary. The total principal balance of portfolio loans for which we have begun formal foreclosure proceedings was $[ · ] and $1,224,769 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Allowance for Loan Losses
We have established an allowance for loan losses for portfolio loans receivable. The policy for determining the allowance is based on current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay and historical loss experience. We believe allowances are adequate to absorb any known or probable losses. Payments not collected on or before their scheduled payment date, generally monthly, are considered past due. We will charge off a loan once it is determined to be uncollectible. At the time of charge off, we will estimate the loss based on the estimated fair value of the related collateral for the loan.
The Company's policy is to deem a loan uncollectible when either principal or interest is past due and remains unpaid for 90 days or more or when there is a clear indication that the borrower has the inability or unwillingness to meet payments as they become due. Charge-offs occur when it becomes probable that outstanding amounts will not be recovered. Management implemented this policy based on an analysis of historical data and performance of loans and the likelihood of recovery once principal or interest payments became delinquent and were aged 90 days or more. Payments received on loans deemed uncollectible are accounted for on a cash basis, first to interest and then to principal. The
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accrual of interest resumes when the past due principal or interest payments are brought within 90 days of being current. Total principal outstanding for portfolio loans on nonaccrual status was $[ · ] and $1,290,431 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Notes Receivable from Mobile Home Parks
The notes receivable from mobile home parks ("MHP Notes") relate to mobile homes sold to mobile home parks financed through notes receivable. The notes have varying maturity dates and call for monthly principal and interest payments. The MHP Notes are collateralized by the mobile homes being financed and are typically personally guaranteed by the borrowers. The interest rate on the MHP Notes are typically set at 4.0% above prime with a minimum of 8.0%. While the MHP notes are material to our earnings, we do not believe the MHP Notes present a risk factor. This is due to several factors. First, in our history, we have never had any MHP note become past due or be deemed impaired. Second, the parks to which the loans are made are generally creditworthy with the financial wherewithal to pay off the MHP notes. Because of these factors, we are not taking any reserve related to the MHP notes since, in management's judgment, there are minimal credit loss risks inherent in the MHP notes. In accordance with this policy, we are revising our financial statements for 2016 to reflect that no reserve was taken for the MHP notes. We will, on an annual basis, review the MHP receivables balance to assess whether there are any past due or nonperforming MHP notes or at-risk accounts and any corresponding delinquency amounts. We will then determine whether an allowance would need to be set that would take into account the collectability of the MHP notes, trends in historical data, economic conditions, specific impaired loans or any other risks inherent in the MHP notes. However, to the extent any MHP note is determined by management to be impaired because it is probable that the principal and interest payments will not be collected in accordance with the note terms, the loan would be deemed impaired and it would be placed on non-accrual status. Uncollectible interest previously accrued would be charged-off. Interest income on non-accrual notes would only be recognized to the extent cash payments are received.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined as follows: raw material costs are determined using standard costs which are updated periodically for actual costs. Purchased finished goods inventory is carried at purchased cost and is tracked using the specific identification method. The cost of manufactured finished goods inventory is determined using the retail inventory method adapted for specific circumstances of our company. Manufacturing costs include costs of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We record repossessed homes as part of inventory on the repossession date at the lower of the principal balance outstanding on the related loan or at fair market value.
We regularly evaluate slow-moving inventory based on the age and market value of comparable units. We determined a reserve for slow-moving inventory was not necessary for finished goods inventory of inventory consigned to dealers. Dealers pay freight costs to receive consigned inventory and higher annual carrying charges on aged units, as well as required pay down curtailments as an incentive to sell these units. We determined a reserve for slow-moving inventory on company non-consigned inventory based upon $1,000 per unit, per anniversary. Total reserve for slow-moving inventory was $[ · ] and $46,000 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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An aging of finished goods inventory as of December 31, 2016 was as follows:
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More than 3 but less than 4 |
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Factory-Built Housing Revenue Recognition
Revenue from homes sold to independent retailers is generally recognized when the home is shipped, at which time title passes to the independent retailer and collectability is reasonably assured. Homes sold to independent retailers are generally either paid for prior to shipment or floor plan financed by the independent retailer through standard industry arrangements. Revenue from homes financed to independent dealers under our consignment program is either deferred until such time that payment for the related home is received by us or recognized when the home is authorized to be shipped by us, collection is reasonable assured, and the nature of the independent dealer. Retail sales by company-owned retail locations are generally recognized when the customer has entered into a legally binding sales contract, the home is delivered and permanently located at the customer's site, accepted by the customer, title has transferred and funding is reasonably assured. Some of our independent retailers operate multiple sales outlets. No independent retailer accounted for 10% or more of our factory-built housing revenue 2016.
Warranties
We provide the retail home buyer a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material or workmanship in home structure, plumbing and electrical systems. Nonstructural components of a cosmetic nature are warranted for 120 days, except in specific cases where state laws require longer warranty terms. We record a liability for estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold, based upon our assessment of historical experience factors. Factors we use in the estimation of the warranty liability include the estimated amount of homes still under warranty, homes purchased by consumers still within the one-year warranty period, the timing in which work orders are completed and the historical average costs incurred to service a home. We have a reserve for estimated warranties of $[ ] and $2.1 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Construction defect claims may arise during a significant period of time after product completion. Although we maintain general liability insurance and reserves for such claims, based on our assessments as described above, which to date have been adequate, there can be no assurance that warranty and construction defect claims will remain at current levels or that such reserves will continue to be adequate. A large number of warranty and construction defect claims exceeding our current levels could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Reserve for Repurchase Commitments
Manufactured housing companies customarily enter into repurchase and other recourse agreements with lending institutions that have provided wholesale floor plan financing to retailers. A portion of our sales are made to retailers pursuant to repurchase agreements with lending institutions. These agreements generally provide that we will repurchase our new products from the lending institutions in the event such product is repossessed upon a retailer's default. Our obligation under these repurchase
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agreements ceases upon the purchase of the home by the retail customer. The risk of loss under repurchase agreements is lessened by certain factors, including the following: (i) sales of our manufactured homes are spread over a relatively large number of independent retailers; (ii) the price that we are obligated to pay under such repurchase agreements declines based on predetermined amounts over the period of the agreement (generally 18 to 36 months); and (iii) we have historically never had to repurchased a home. The maximum amount for which we were contingently liable under such agreements approximated $[ ] and $404,917 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, without reduction for the resale value of the homes. We had no reserve for repurchase commitments at December 31, 2016. We made no payments under repurchase commitments during fiscal year 2016.
Retailer Volume Rebates
Our manufacturing operations sponsor volume rebate programs under which certain sales to retailers, builders and developers can qualify for cash rebates generally based on the level of sales attained during a twelve-month period. Volume rebates are accrued quarterly and are recorded as a reduction of net revenue.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used and when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such assets is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that the fair values are based primarily on independent appraisals and preliminary or definitive contractual arrangements less costs to dispose. We recorded no impairment charges on long-lived assets during fiscal year 2016.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
During 2016, we had no goodwill or other intangible assets on our books.
Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
During 2016 and 2017, we were a partnership and as such did not pay federal income tax, instead the income tax was passed through to our owners. There is no provision for income taxes and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
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Net Revenues |
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Cost of Revenues |
85,500,706 | ||||||||||||
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Gross Profit |
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Operating Expenses |
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Selling, general & administrative expenses |
9,568,289 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,468,314 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating expenses |
| 11,036,603 | |||||||||||
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Income from Operations |
| 17,187,632 | |||||||||||
Other Income (Expense) |
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Non-operating interest income |
279,330 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(172,990 | ) | |||||||||||
Realized gain on investments |
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Gain on early settlement of dealer portfolio positions |
66,429 | ||||||||||||
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Total other income |
| 172,769 | |||||||||||
Income before state income tax expense |
| 17,360,401 | |||||||||||
State Income Tax Expense |
(209,191 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net Income |
$ | | $ | 17,151,210 |
Net revenues in fiscal year 2017 were $[ · ], compared to net revenues of $113,724,941 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Cost of revenues in fiscal year 2017 were $[ · ], compared to cost of revenues of $85,500,706 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Gross profit in fiscal year 2017 was $[ · ], compared to gross profit of $28,224.235 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2017 were $[ · ], compared to selling, general administrative expenses of $9,568,289 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Provision for loan losses in fiscal year 2017 were $[ · ], compared to provision for loan losses of $1,468,314 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Non-operating interest income in fiscal 2017 was $[ · ], compared to non-operating interest income of $279,330 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Interest expense in fiscal year 2017 was $[ · ], compared to interest expense of $172,990 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Realized gain on investment in fiscal 2017 was $[ · ], compared to realized gain on investment of $0, during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Gain on early settlement of dealer portfolio positions in fiscal year 2017 were $[ · ], compared to gain on early settlement of dealer portfolio positions of $66,429 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
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State income tax expense in fiscal year 2017 was $[ · ], compared to state income tax expense of $209,191 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Net income in fiscal year 2017 was $[ · ], compared to a net income of $17,151,210 during fiscal year 2016. This change was primarily due to [ · ].
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2017, together with cash flow from operations and the proceeds from this offering, will be sufficient to fund our operations and provide for growth for the next 12 months and into the foreseeable future. Cash and cash equivalents were $[ · ] at December 31, 2017 compared to $1,009,311 at December 31, 2016. The [increase/decrease] was due primarily to [ · ]. Working capital was $[ · ] at December 31, 2017 compared to $14,663,833 at December 31, 2016. We expect to continue to evaluate potential acquisitions of, or strategic investments in, business assets that are complementary to our business. Such transactions may require the use of cash and have other impacts on our liquidity and capital resources in the event of such a transaction.
Cash Flow Activities
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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Net change in cash |
722,081 | ||||||
Cash balance beginning of period |
287,230 | ||||||
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Cash balance end of period |
$ | 1,009,311 | |||||
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Operating activities used $[ · ] and $2,003,338 in cash during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Investing activities used $[ · ] and $2,190,255 in cash during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Financing activities provided $[ · ] and $4,915,674 in cash during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. We have receivables from outstanding promissory notes, portfolio loans and notes from mobile home parks.
Indebtedness
Capital One Revolver. On December 14, 2011, we entered a $20,000,000 revolving line of credit with Capital One, N.A (the "Revolver") with a stated interest of LIBOR plus 2.5% and a maturity of December 14, 2013. The Revolver was amended on December 12, 2013, increasing the line of credit to $30,000,000, with a stated interest of LIBOR plus 2.0%, and extending the maturity to December 12, 2016. The Revolver was further amended on March 31, 2014 to increase the amount available under the Revolver to $35,000,000. The Revolver was further amended on May 12, 2017 to increase the amount available under the Revolver to $45,000,000, modify the interest rate to one month LIBOR plus 2.4% and extend the maturity date to May 11, 2020. The interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 were 3.78% and 2.77%, respectively. Accrued and unpaid interest on the Revolver is due monthly through maturity. Funds available under the Revolver are subject to a formula based on eligible portfolio loans. The amount of available credit under the Revolver as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $[ · ] and $7,438,651, respectively. The amounts owed on the
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Revolver are secured by all accounts receivable and a percentage of the portfolio loans receivable. We were in compliance with all required covenants under the Revolver as of December 31, 2017.
Veritex Community Bank Revolver. On April 4, 2016, we entered into an agreement with Veritex Community Bank to secure an additional revolving line of credit of $15,000,000 ("Revolver 2"). Revolver 2 accrues interest at one month LIBOR plus 2.25% and all unpaid principal and interest is due at maturity on April 3, 2019. The interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 were 3.87% and 3.24%, respectively. Revolver 2 is secured by all finished goods inventory, excluding repossessed portfolio loans related inventory. Amounts available under Revolver 2 are subject to a formula based eligible inventory. On September 15, 2017, we entered into an agreement to increase the line of credit to $20,000,000.The amount of available credit under Revolver 2 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $[ · ] and $3,000,000, respectively.
Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note. On April 7, 2011, we received a loan in the principal amount of $4,830,000 from Woodhaven Bank, evidenced by a promissory note (the "Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note"). The amount due under the Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note accrues interest at an annual rate of 3.85% through February 2, 2017 and subsequent to such date, accrues interest at the prime interest rate plus 0.60% through maturity on April 7, 2018. The Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note provides for monthly principal and interest payments of $29,706 with a final payment due at maturity of $3,676,651. The Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note is secured by certain of our real property. The balance outstanding on the Woodhaven Bank Promissory Note at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $[ · ] and $3,924,059, respectively.
Stockholder Notes. On October 10, 2014, we entered into two $450,000 note payable agreements with stated annual interest rates of 3% with DT Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. and TD Casualty Insurance Company, Ltd. The notes are due on demand. Interest paid on the notes for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $56,250 and $48,688, respectively. The balances outstanding under the notes at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $[ · ] and $1,500,000, respectively.
Promissory Notes Receivable
We sell mobile homes to dealers, which are financed through promissory notes. The promissory notes have a one-year maturity date, but the maturity date may be extended at our discretion. These sales are accounted for under ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales, utilizing the cost recovery method. The promissory notes generally call for monthly interest payments and payment of principal upon the dealer selling the real estate and mobile home. Income on the promissory notes is deferred until the cost is recovered through accumulated principal and interest payments. Promissory notes receivable consisted of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:
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Principal balances on promissory notes receivable |
$ | 150,852 | |||||
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150,852 | ||||||
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$ | 150,852 | |||||
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Portfolio Loans Receivable
Portfolio loans receivable result from financing transactions entered into with retail buyers of mobile homes sold through retail dealers. Portfolio loans receivable generally consist of the sales price and any additional financing fees, less the customer's down payment. Interest income is recognized monthly as payments come due. Portfolio loans receivable have maturities that range from 10 to
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25 years. Loan applications go through an underwriting process which considers credit history to evaluate credit risk. The interest rates on approved loans are determined by a buyer's credit score and down payment amount. We use payment history to monitor the credit quality of the portfolio loans on an ongoing basis. The portfolio loans receivable for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $[ · ] and $79,219,928, respectively.
Notes Receivable from Mobile Home Parks
The notes receivable from mobile home parks relate to mobile homes sold to mobile home parks which are financed through notes. The notes have varying maturity dates and call for monthly principal and interest payments. We reserve for estimated losses on the nets receivable from mobile home parks based on our assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounting. The notes receivable from mobile home parks for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $[ · ] and $47,281,283, respectively.
Contractual Obligations
The following table is a summary of contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2017:
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance also includes a cohesive set of disclosure requirements intended to provide users of financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of the new revenue standard. Accordingly, the updated standard is effective for us beginning with the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019, with early application permitted in fiscal year 2018. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. We are
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currently evaluating the effect ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718) ("ASU 2016-09"). ASU 2016-09 will be effective beginning with the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. The amendment simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. Upon adoption, we will record any excess tax benefits or deficiencies from equity awards in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the reporting periods in which exercise or settlement occurs. As a result, subsequent to adoption our income tax expense and effective tax rate will be impacted by fluctuations in stock price between the grant dates and exercise or settlement dates of equity awards.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, Financial Services-Insurance-Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts ("ASU 2015-09"), which would require additional disclosures in annual and interim reporting periods by insurance entities related to liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, and changes in assumptions or methodologies for calculating such liabilities. We do not believe that these disclosures will be material to the consolidated financial statements.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ("ASU 2015-17"). ASU 2015-17 will be effective beginning with our fiscal year 2019 annual report and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. In this update, entities are required to present all deferred tax liabilities and assets as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. The standard can be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. As this standard impacts presentation only, the adoption of ASU 2015-17 is not expected to have an impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows upon conversion to a C-corporation.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 will be effective beginning with the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. The amendments require certain equity investments to be measured at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. We are currently evaluating the effect ASU 2016-01 will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We are an "emerging growth company," as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies." Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an "emerging growth company" can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an "emerging growth company" can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of this exemption.
Controls and Procedures
We are not currently required to maintain an effective system of internal controls as defined by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We will be required to comply with the internal control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act no earlier than the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Only in the event that we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer or an accelerated filer would we be
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required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement. Further, for as long as we remain an emerging growth company as defined in the JOBS Act, we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement.
Prior to the closing of this offering, we have not completed an assessment, nor have our auditors tested our systems, of internal controls. We expect to assess the internal controls of our company and, if necessary, to implement and test additional controls as we may determine are necessary in order to state that we maintain an effective system of internal controls, in areas such as:
Because it will take time, management involvement and perhaps outside resources to determine what internal control improvements are necessary for us to meet regulatory requirements and market expectations for our operation of a target business, we may incur significant expenses in meeting our public reporting responsibilities, particularly in the areas of designing, enhancing, or remediating internal and disclosure controls. Doing so effectively may also take longer than we expect, thus increasing our exposure to financial fraud or erroneous financing reporting.
Once our management's report on internal controls is complete, we will retain our independent auditors to audit and render an opinion on such report when required by Section 404. The independent auditors may identify additional issues concerning a target business's internal controls while performing their audit of internal control over financial reporting.
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Our Company
Legacy Housing Corporation builds, sells and finances manufactured homes and "tiny houses" that are distributed through a network of independent retailers and company-owned stores and are sold directly to manufactured home communities. Legacy Housing Corporation is the fourth largest producer of manufactured homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. With current operations focused primarily in the southern United States, we offer our customers an array of quality homes ranging in size from approximately 390 to 2,667 square feet consisting of 1 to 5 bedrooms, with 1 to 31/2 bathrooms. Our homes range in price, at retail, from approximately $22,000 to $110,000. In 2017, we sold 3,424 homes, which was a 37% increase over the 2,506 homes we sold in 2016. We commenced operations in 2005 and have experienced strong revenue growth and increased our equity holders' capital at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 27% between 2009 and 2016. The company has experienced steady growth since its inception. We currently have the largest backlog of orders in our company's 12-year history.
Our homes address the significant need in the United States for affordable housing. This need for affordable housing is being driven by a nationwide trend of increasing rental rates for housing, higher prices for site-built homes and decreasing percentages of home ownership among portions of the U.S. population. Our customers typically have annual household incomes of less than $60,000 and include young and working class families, as well as persons age 55 and older. In 2016, there were approximately 63,799,000 households in the United States with annual household incomes of less than $60,000, representing a majority of all U.S. households, according to the Current Population Survey and 2017 Annual Social and Economic Supplement published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
We believe our company is one of the most vertically integrated in the manufactured housing industry, allowing us to offer a complete solution to our customers, from manufacturing custom-made homes using quality materials and distributing those homes through our expansive network of independent retailers and company-owned distribution locations, to providing tailored financing solutions for our customers. Our homes are constructed in the United States at one of our three manufacturing facilities in accordance with the construction and safety standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). Our factories employ high-volume production techniques that allow us to produce approximately 65 home sections (which are entire modules or single floors), or approximately 54 fully-completed homes on average depending on product mix, in total per week. We use quality materials and operate our own component manufacturing facilities for many of the items used in the construction of our homes. Each home can be configured according to a variety of floor plans and equipped with such features as fireplaces, central air conditioning and state-of-the-art kitchens.
Our homes are marketed under our premier "Legacy" brand name and currently are sold across 13 states through a network of 137 independent retail locations, nine company-owned retail locations and through direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. Our nine company-owned retail locations, including seven Heritage Housing stores and two Tiny House Outlet stores, exclusively sell our homes. During 2017, we sold approximately 64% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Georgia, 7% in Louisiana and 5% in Oklahoma. During 2016, we sold approximately 62% of our manufactured homes in Texas, followed by 8% in Oklahoma, 6% in Georgia and 5% in Colorado. We plan to deepen our distribution channel by using a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to expand our company-owned retail locations in new and existing markets.
We offer three types of financing solutions to our customers. We provide floor plan financing for our independent retailers, which takes the form of a consignment arrangement between the retailer and us. We also provide consumer financing for our products which are sold to end-users through both independent and company-owned retail locations, and we provide financing to community owners that
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buy our products for use in their housing communities. Our ability to offer competitive financing options at our retail locations provides us with several competitive advantages and allows us to capture sales that may not have otherwise occurred without the ability to offer consumer financing.
Our net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $[ · ] and $[ · ], which was a [ · ]% and [ · ]% increase, respectively, over our net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 2016 of $113,724,941 and $17,151,210. Our pro forma net income, after giving effect to our recent conversion from a Texas limited partnership to a Delaware corporation, was $[ · ] and $[ · ] in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Our company was founded in 2005 by Curtis D. Hodgson and Kenneth E. Shipley, who together have more than 60 years of combined experience in the manufactured housing industry. We currently have approximately 900 employees and are based in Bedford, Texas (between Dallas and Fort Worth).
Our Market Opportunity
Manufactured housing provides a competitive alternative to other forms of affordable housing, whether new or existing, or located in urban, suburban or rural areas. We believe the segment of the U.S. population that manufactured housing most competitively addresses is households with annual incomes of less than $60,000, which includes young families, working class families and persons age 55 and older. Households in this income bracket comprised a majority of total U.S. households in 2016. The comparatively low cost of fully-equipped manufactured housing is attractive to these consumers. The chart below highlights the growing all-in average sales price per square foot difference between manufactured homes and site-built homes (excluding land).
Average Price per Square Foot Comparison
Additionally, innovative engineering and design, as well as efficient production techniques, including the advent and development of the "tiny house" market, continue to position manufactured homes as a viable housing alternative. Demand for high-quality affordable housing has also been driven by increasing rental rates for housing, higher prices for site-built homes, decreasing percentages of home ownership among portions of the U.S. population and stagnant U.S. wage growth. In 2016, according to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety ("IBTS"), and the Manufactured Housing Institute ("MHI"), the manufactured housing industry shipped approximately 81,200 manufactured homes. The Freedonia Group forecasts total manufactured
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housing shipments to increase approximately 5% to 85,000 by 2020, which is well below the average annual shipments totaling approximately 350,000 between 1994 and 1999.
Manufactured Home Shipments vs. Total Completed Housing
Manufactured homes continue to be an attractive alternative for consumers as new single-family home prices continue to rise at a rapid rate. As shown in the chart below, the average sale price for new single-family homes (including the land on which they were built) increased approximately 37% since 2010, while the annual average sale price of manufactured homes remained relatively flat, increasing approximately 12% during that time period.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, and the Manufactured Housing Institute.
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Our Competitive Advantages
We offer a complete solution for affordable manufactured housing. We believe that we differentiate ourselves from our competition and have been able to grow our business as a result of the following key competitive strengths:
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factory production line. When these custom homes are sold through company-owned retail stores, we expect to capture higher gross margins.
Our Growth Strategy
We have a strong operating history of investing in successful growth initiatives over the past 12 years. We believe that the solution we are able to provide for our customers, as a result of the vertical integration of our company, enhances our brand recognition as a leading producer, results in higher and more efficient utilization of our manufacturing factories and expands our direct-to-consumer outreach on the competitive advantages of our wide variety of customizable homes. This operational
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focus has provided us with sustainable net revenues and net income growth over the years. Our growth strategy includes the following key initiatives:
We have experienced substantial year-over-year growth in the equity holders' capital value of our company, as illustrated from 2009 to 2016 below. We believe our future business growth will be
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facilitated by the fact that we have already established our company as one of the nation's leading providers of manufactured homes.
Equity Holders' CapitalEnd of Years 2009 - 2016
Our Products
Overview. We are the fourth largest producer of manufactured homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. We produce a wide variety of homes that can be used by our customers in a number of ways. We build a variety of sizes and floor plans of residential homes and tiny houses. We work collaboratively with our partners to meet diverse housing needs, such as residences on privately-owned land and in manufactured home communities, recreational and vacation properties, such as hunting cabins, and accommodations for workforces in oilfields and other industries.
Manufacturing and Quality Design. We utilize local market research to design homes that meet the specific requirements of our customers and our homes are designed after extensive field research and consumer feedback. We frequently introduce new floor plans, decor, exterior design, features and accessories to appeal to changing consumer trends and we offer an assortment of customizations to match each customer's individual tastes. Each home typically contains a living room, dining area, kitchen, 1 to 5 bedrooms and 1 to 31/2 bathrooms, and each home can be customized to include certain features including, among others, fireplaces, central air conditioning, overhead heat ducts, stipple-textured ceilings, decorative wood grain vinyl floors, wood cabinetry and energy conservation elements.
The manufactured homes we build are constructed in accordance with the construction and safety standards of HUD and our Texas factories are certified to build homes according to the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings law (known as the Texas Modular Code). In addition to traditional manufactured homes, we offer a diverse assortment of tiny houses, which are recreational structures between 320 and 400 square feet in size that are used as temporary dwellings, can be pulled
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by a pick-up truck and are generally aesthetically similar to larger homes. Our tiny houses are built in a variety of models and floor plans and typically range from 1 to 3 bedrooms with 1 to 2 bathrooms.
Manufacturing Process. Our manufactured homes are entirely constructed and equipped at our three factories. Our homes are constructed using high-volume production techniques and employ approximately 150 to 275 employees at each facility. Most of our homes are constructed in one or more sections (or floors) on a steel chassis. Each section is assembled in stages beginning with the construction of the chassis, followed by the addition of other constructed and purchased components and ending with a final quality control inspection. The efficiency of the production process and the benefits of constructing homes in a controlled factory environment enable us to produce homes in less time and at a lower cost per-square-foot than traditional home building. The finished home is then transported directly to a customer at a retail sales center, work site or manufactured home community. In 2017 and 2016, we manufactured 3,424 and 2,506 homes, including 327 and 293 tiny houses, respectively.
Manufacturing Facilities. We currently operate three manufacturing facilities located in Fort Worth, Texas, Commerce, Texas and Eatonton, Georgia, each of which range in size from approximately 97,000 to 388,000 square feet. The production schedules for our manufacturing facilities are based on wholesale orders received from distributors, which fluctuate from week to week. In general, our facilities are structured to operate on one 8- to 9-hour shift per day, five days per week. We currently manufacture a typical home in approximately three to six production days. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we produced, on average, approximately 65 home sections per week, or 54 fully-completed homes depending on product mix, compared to approximately 56 home sections per week, or 45 fully-completed homes depending on product mix, for a 16% increase in production of home sections from 2016 to 2017. Currently, our two Texas manufacturing facilities are operating with limited ability to increase the volume of homes produced at those plants. Our Georgia manufacturing facility is operating with some additional room for expansion of the number of homes that can be manufactured, and we intend to increase productivity at the Georgia facility over time, particularly in response to orders increasingly being generated from new markets in Florida and the Carolinas.
Raw Materials and Suppliers. The principal materials used in the production of our manufactured homes include wood, wood products, steel, aluminum, gypsum wallboard, windows, doors, fiberglass insulation, carpet, vinyl, fasteners, plumbing materials, appliances and electrical items. We currently buy these materials from various third-party manufacturers and distributors. We procure multiple sources of supplies for all key materials in order to mitigate any supply chain risk. We intend to continue seeking greater direct sourcing of materials from original manufacturers. This will allow us to save costs, gain greater control over the quality of the materials we use in our products and increase customization to meet our customers' changing preferences. The inability to obtain any materials used in the production of our homes, whether resulting from material shortages, limitation of supplier facilities or other events affecting production of component parts, may affect our ability to meet or maintain production requirements. We have not previously experienced any material difficulty in obtaining key materials in adequate quantity or quality.
Warranties. We provide the retail home buyer with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase covering defects in material or workmanship in home structure, plumbing and electrical systems. Our warranty does not extend to installation and setup of the home, which is generally arranged by the retailer. Appliances, carpeting, roofing and similar items are warranted by their original manufacturer for various lengths of time. At this time, we do not provide any warranties with respect to tiny houses.
Backlog. As of December 31, 2017, we had a backlog of orders of approximately home sections totaling $ , compared with home sections totaling $ as of December 31, 2016. Our backlog figure is calculated based on purchase orders received from retailers; however,
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retailers may cancel purchase orders prior to production without penalty. After production of a particular home has commenced, the purchase order becomes non-cancelable and the retailer is obligated to take delivery of the home. Accordingly, until production of a particular home has commenced, our order backlog should not necessarily be construed as representing firm orders or as revenue until actually earned. Therefore, management does not view backlog as a key performance indicator and this information is primarily tracked by management for internal review purposes. We expect that all of the 2017 backlog will be filled in fiscal 2018.
Distribution
We currently distribute our manufactured homes across 13 states through a network of 137 independent retail locations, nine company-owned retail locations and direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. As is common in the industry, our independent distributors typically sell manufactured homes produced by other manufacturers in addition to our manufactured homes. Additionally, some independent retailers operate multiple sales outlets. During 2017 and 2016, no independent retailer accounted for 10% or more of our manufacturing net revenues.
Below is a list of the states in which we sold most of our manufactured homes and the approximate percentage of those sales to our total product revenues:
Location
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% of 2016 Revenue |
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Texas |
64 | % | 62 | % | |||
Georgia |
8 | % | 6 | % | |||
Louisiana |
7 | % | 4 | % | |||
Oklahoma |
5 | % | 8 | % | |||
Colorado |
3 | % | 5 | % | |||
Florida |
3 | % | <1 | % | |||
Mississippi |
<1 | % | 2 | % |
We continually seek to increase our wholesale shipments by growing sales at our existing independent retailers and by finding new independent retailers to sell our homes. We provide comprehensive sales training to retail sales associates and bring them to our manufacturing facilities for product training and to view new product designs as they are developed. These training seminars facilitate the sale of our homes by increasing the skill and knowledge of the retail sales consultants. Additionally, we display our products at trade shows and support our retailers through the distribution of floor plan literature, brochures, decor selection displays and point of sale promotional material, as well as internet-based marketing assistance. We believe we have the most comprehensive printed catalog of manufactured housing products in the industry.
Our independent retailers generally either pay cash to purchase inventory or finance their inventory needs through our floor plan financing solution. Certain of our independent retailers finance a portion of their inventory through wholesale floor plan financing arrangements with third parties. In such cases, we verify the order with the third party, then manufacture the home and ship it to the retailer. Payment is due from the third-party lender upon shipment of the product to the retailer and, depending on the terms of each arrangement, we may or may not have limited repurchase obligations associated with this inventory.
Approximately 71% of our 2017 product revenues were attributable to our independent retail distributors, 11% to our company-owned retail locations and 18% to direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities. Approximately 81% of our 2016 product revenues were attributable to our independent retail distributors, 4% to our company-owned retail locations and 15% to direct sales to owners of manufactured home communities.
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In addition to our expansive independent retailer channel, we have attractive growth opportunities to expand our company-owned locations. We currently operate nine company-owned retail locations. Our company-owned locations allow us to improve the customer experience through all steps of the buying process, from manufacturing and design to sales, financing and customer service. This also gives us a direct window into consumer preferences and lending opportunities. We believe that our company-owned stores will, on average, be more productive than our independent retail locations and carry higher gross margins.
Sales and Marketing
Our corporate marketing efforts focus on increasing our brand awareness and communicating our commitment to quality along with the many other competitive advantages our company offers. Our marketing strategy is to offer several lines of manufactured homes that appeal to a wide range of home buyers, continually elevate awareness of our brand and generate demand for our products. We rely on a number of channels in this area, including digital advertising, email marketing, social media and affiliate marketing, as well as through various strategic partnerships. We maintain our website at www.legacyhousingcorp.com. We intend to hire additional sales and marketing personnel and increase our spending on sales, marketing and promotion in connection with the continued development of our company-owned retail locations.
Our sales and marketing strategy focuses on households with annual incomes of less than $60,000 which includes young families, working class families and persons age 55 and older. We also market to other types of customers, including owners of manufactured home communities, buyers interested in tiny houses, recreational buyers and houses for workforces or man-camp housing. Additionally, we continue to be well-positioned to react to any increase in demand for affordable, quickly-delivered manufactured homes as a result of unforeseen harsh weather conditions and similar events. All of our customers are located in the United States. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our net revenues.
Financing Solutions for Our Customers
We offer three types of financing solutions:
Three Types of Financing. Offering financing solutions to our dealers and customers generally improves our responsiveness to the needs of prospective purchasers while also providing us with opportunities for loan origination and servicing revenues, which acts as an additional driver of net income for us.
Floor Plan Financing. We provide floor plan or wholesale financing for most of our independent retailers for products we manufacture and for pre-owned products. This wholesale financing is a consignment from us to our independent retailers. The retailers pay their own freight and pay us a monthly fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.4% per month of the wholesale invoice amount of the home. They are also obligated to pay $1,000 toward the invoice amount each year after the consignment with the first $1,000 reduction due one year following consignment. Upon sale, the independent retailer is obligated to pay us the invoice amount, less any prepaid reductions, prior to moving the home away from their retail location. If they provide certain documentation to us, we allow them to move the
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home to their customer's location and we notify the customer's lending source to pay us the amount due upon funding of the loan. We have proprietary technology that we install in each consigned home that gives us the ability to determine if any consigned home has been moved from the retail location without permission. The independent dealer is free to terminate the consignment agreement by giving us 90-days' advance notice if it is current on all its obligations to us. Our wholesale consignment contracts allow us to defer income recognition until we are paid in full. For periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, our cost basis of consigned inventory was $[ · ] and $26,132,067, respectively, and the consigned values for the inventory were $[ · ] and $33,293,113, respectively.
Certain of our wholesale factory-built housing sales to independent retailers are purchased through wholesale floor plan financing arrangements. Under a typical floor plan financing arrangement, an independent financial institution specializing in this line of business provides the retailer with a loan for the purchase price of the home and maintains a security interest in the home as collateral. The financial institution customarily requires us, as the manufacturer of the home, to enter into a separate repurchase agreement with the financial institution under which we are obligated, upon default by the retailer and under certain other circumstances, to repurchase the financed home at declining prices over the term of the repurchase agreement (which, in most cases, is 18 to 36 months). The price at which we may be obligated to repurchase a home under these agreements is based upon the amount financed, plus certain administrative and shipping expenses. Our obligation under these repurchase agreements ceases upon the purchase of the home by the retail customer. The maximum amount of contingent obligations under our repurchase agreements (without reduction for the resale value of the homes) as of December 31, 2017 was $[ · ]. The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over many retailers and is further reduced by the resale value of the homes. We carry no reserve for this contingent liability.
Consumer Financing. Sales of factory-built homes are significantly affected by the availability and cost of consumer financing. There are three basic types of consumer financing in the factory-built housing industry: (i) chattel, or personal property loans, for purchasers of a home without any underlying land involved (generally HUD code homes), (ii) non-conforming mortgages for purchasers of a home and the land on which the home is placed, and (iii) conforming mortgage loans which comply with the requirements of the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA"), Veterans Affairs or GSE loans. At the present time, we currently offer only chattel loans. As our own network of company-owned retail centers becomes a larger share of our production, we will be able to couple our consumer-financing solutions with increased levels of anticipated sales from our own centers.
We provide retail consumer financing to consumers who purchase our full-size manufactured homes and tiny houses. In 2017, 79% of these loans were originated though joint ventures with our independent dealers who participated in the ownership of their portfolios with us. Under these arrangements, once a customer executes a home purchase agreement we advance to the retailer 80% of the retailer's gross margin through these joint ventures and the retailer leaves 20% of their gross margins in the joint venture. We transfer the consigned value of the home to the joint venture as our contribution to the joint venture. The retailer is obligated to remarket any repossessions associated with its joint venture, and obtain 90% of the outstanding balance on the home at the time of repossession. We charge each joint venture fees for servicing the loans and receive a preferred return of 10% to 12% per annum for amounts we invest. Upon payback of our investment, fees and preferred returns, we split the remaining balance with the independent retailer according to a negotiated formula. As of December 31, 2017, we owned 2,578 retail consumer loans with an average principal balance of $34,848. Our average remaining term on these loans as of December 31, 2017 was 146 months and the average percentage rate (APR) of interest was 13.9%. We have not financed, and have no plans to finance, new homes manufactured by our competitors in the ordinary course of our business.
All loan applications go through an underwriting process conducted at our corporate headquarters to evaluate credit risk that takes into account numerous factors including the down payment, FICO
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score and monthly income of the borrower. The interest rates on approved loans are determined by a buyer's credit score and down payment amount. We use payment history to monitor the credit quality of the portfolio loans on an ongoing basis.
Manufactured Housing Community Financing. We provide financing to owners of manufactured home communities for our products that they buy in order to rent to their residents. These loans generally have a ten-year term and bear interest at the prime rate plus 4%, with a floor and a ceiling. Down payments, delivery expenses and installation expenses are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. As of periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we owned loans to manufactured home communities with principal balances totaling $[ · ] and $47,281,283 comprised [ · ] and 253 loans, respectively. Our average remaining term on these loans as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was [ · ] and five years, respectively.
We also make loans to community owners for the purpose of acquiring or developing properties and, as part of the arrangement, these community owners contract to buy homes from us. These loans typically range in term from two to five years and carry interest at 8% to 12%. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we owned [ · ] and two real estate loans to owners of manufactured home communities with a total principal balance of $[ · ] and $3,393,609, respectively.
Competition
The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive at both the manufacturing and retail levels, with competition based upon several factors, including price, product features, reputation for service and quality, depth of distribution, promotion, merchandising and the terms of retail and wholesale consumer financing. We compete with other producers of manufactured homes and new producers continue to enter the market. We also compete with companies offering for sale homes repossessed from wholesalers or consumers and we compete with new and existing site-built homes, as well as apartments, townhouses and condominiums.
In addition to our company, there are a number of other national manufacturers competing for a significant share of the manufactured housing market in the United States, including Clayton Homes, Inc., Cavco Industries, Inc., Champion Home Builders, Inc. and Skyline Corporation. In January 2018, Champion Home Builders, Inc. and Skyline Corporation announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement to combine their operations. Certain of these competitors possess greater financial, manufacturing, distribution and marketing resources than we do. For the past 15 years, the industry has experienced a trend towards consolidation and, as a result, the bulk of the market share is controlled by a small number of companies. We are the country's fourth largest producer of manufactured homes, based on reported wholesale shipments. Accordingly, we believe we have a significant opportunity to expand in this industry by effectively growing our market share.
Among lenders to manufactured home buyers, there are significant competitors including national, regional and local banks, independent finance companies, mortgage brokers and mortgage banks such as 21st Mortgage Corporation, an affiliate of Clayton Homes, Inc., Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Triad Finance Corporation and CU Factory Built Lending, LP. Certain of these competitors are larger than us and have access to substantially more capital and cost efficiencies.
Protection of Proprietary Technology
We rely on a combination of copyright and trade secret laws in the United States and other jurisdictions, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions, to protect our proprietary information, technology and brands. We protect our proprietary information and technology, in part, by generally requiring our employees to enter into agreements providing for the maintenance of confidentiality and the assignment of rights to inventions made by them while employed by us. We also may enter into non-disclosure and invention assignment agreements with certain of our technical
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consultants to protect our confidential and proprietary information and technology. We cannot assure you that our confidentiality agreements with our employees and consultants will not be breached, that we will be able to effectively enforce these agreements, that we will have adequate remedies for any breach of these agreements, or that our trade secrets and other proprietary information and technology will not be disclosed or will otherwise be protected.
Our intellectual property includes copyrights issued by the U.S. Copyright Office for many of our floor plans. We are not aware of any claims of infringement or other challenges to our intellectual property rights.
Government Regulation
General. Our company operates in a regulated industry, and there are many federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations that impact our business. Governmental authorities have the power to enforce compliance with their regulations, and violations may result in the payment of fines, the entry of injunctions or both. Although we believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations, we are unable to predict the ultimate cost of compliance with all applicable laws and enforcement policies.
Federal Manufactured Homes Regulations. Our manufactured homes are subject to a number of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Construction of manufactured housing is governed by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and the regulations issued under such act by HUD. The HUD regulations, known collectively as the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, cover all aspects of manufactured home construction, including structural integrity, fire safety, wind loads, thermal protection and ventilation. Our Texas manufacturing facilities, and the plans and specifications of the HUD-compliant homes they produce, have been approved by a HUD-certified inspection agency. Further, an independent HUD-certified third-party inspector regularly reviews our manufactured homes for compliance with HUD regulations during construction. Failure to comply with applicable HUD regulations could expose us to a wide variety of sanctions, including mandated closings of our manufacturing facilities. We believe our manufactured homes are in substantial compliance with all present HUD requirements. Manufactured homes are typically built with wood products that contain formaldehyde resins. HUD regulates the allowable concentrations of formaldehyde in certain products used in manufactured homes and requires manufacturers to warn purchasers as to formaldehyde-associated risks. The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and other governmental agencies have in the past evaluated the effects of formaldehyde. We use materials in our manufactured homes that meet HUD standards for formaldehyde emissions and believe we comply with HUD and other applicable government regulations in this regard.
Transportation and Zoning Regulations. The transportation of manufactured homes on highways is subject to regulation by various federal, state and local authorities. Such regulations may prescribe size and road use limitations and impose lower than normal speed limits and various other requirements. Our manufactured homes (including our tiny houses) are also subject to local zoning and housing regulations. In certain cities and counties in areas where our homes are sold, local governmental ordinances and regulations have been enacted which restrict the placement of manufactured homes on privately-owned land or which require the placement of manufactured homes in manufactured home communities. Such ordinances and regulations may adversely affect our ability to sell homes for installation in communities where they are in effect. A number of states have adopted procedures governing the installation of manufactured homes. Utility connections are subject to state and local regulations which must be complied with by the retailer or other person installing the home.
Warranty Regulations. Certain warranties we issue may be subject to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, which regulates the descriptions of warranties on
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consumer products. For example, warranties that are subject to the act must be included in a single easy-to-read document that is generally made available prior to purchase. The act also prohibits certain attempts to disclaim or modify implied warranties and the use of deceptive or misleading terms. The description and substance of our warranties are also subject to a variety of state laws and regulations. A number of states require manufactured home producers to post bonds to ensure the satisfaction of consumer warranty claims.
Financial Services Regulations. A variety of laws affect the financing of the homes we manufacture. The Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act and Regulation Z promulgated under that act require written disclosure of information relating to such financing, including the amount of the annual percentage interest rate and the finance charge. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act also requires certain disclosures to potential customers concerning credit information used as a basis to deny credit. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B promulgated under that act prohibit discrimination against any credit applicant based on certain specified grounds. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Regulation X promulgated under that act require certain disclosures regarding the nature and costs of real estate settlements. The Federal Trade Commission has adopted or proposed various Trade Regulation Rules dealing with unfair credit and collection practices and the preservation of consumers' claims and defenses. Installment sales contracts, direct loans and mortgage loans eligible for inclusion in a Ginnie Mae program are subject to the credit underwriting requirements of the FHA. The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act provides assistance for the housing industry, including manufactured homes, including, among other things, increased loan limits for chattel (home-only Title I) loans. Recent FHA guidelines provide Ginnie Mae the ability to securitize manufactured home FHA Title I loans to allow lenders to obtain new capital, which can then be used to fund new loans for our customers. The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act established requirements for the licensing and registration of all individuals that are Mortgage Loan Originators ("MLOs"). Traditionally, manufactured housing retailers have assisted home buyers with securing financing for the purchase of homes, including negotiating rates and the terms for their loans. Under the act, however, these activities are prohibited unless performed by a registered or licensed MLO. A variety of state laws also regulate the form of financing documents and the allowable deposits, finance charge and fees chargeable pursuant to financing documents. Regulation C of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, among other things, requires certain financial institutions, including non-depository institutions, to collect, record, report and disclose information about their mortgage lending activity, which is used to identify potential discriminatory lending patterns and enforce anti-discrimination statutes.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed into law and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") regulates consumer financial products and services. Certain CFPB mortgage finance rules apply to consumer credit transactions secured by a dwelling, including real property mortgages and chattel loans secured by manufactured homes. These rules, among other things, define standards for origination of "Qualified Mortgages," establish specific requirements for lenders to prove borrowers' ability to repay, outline conditions under which Qualified Mortgages are subject to safe harbor limitations on liability to borrowers and establish interest rates and other cost parameters for determining which Qualified Mortgages fall under safe harbor protection. While many manufactured homes are financed with agency-conforming mortgages in which the ability to repay is verified, and interest rates and other costs are within the safe harbor limits, a significant amount of loans to finance the purchase of manufactured homes, particularly chattel loans and non-conforming land-home loans, fall outside such safe harbors. Additionally, the CFPB rules, among other things, amended the Truth-in-Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act by expanding the types of mortgage loans that are subject to the protections of the Home Ownership and Equity Protections Act of 1994 ("HOEPA") and imposing additional restrictions on mortgages that are covered by HOEPA. As a result, certain manufactured home loans are now subject to HOEPA limits on interest rates and fees. Loans with rates or fees in excess of the limits are deemed "High Cost
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Mortgages" and provide additional protections for borrowers, including with respect to determining the value of the home. Most loans for the purchase of manufactured homes have been written at rates and fees that would not appear to be considered High Cost Mortgages under these rules and while some lenders may offer loans that are deemed High Cost Mortgages, the rate and fee limits may deter some lenders from offering such loans to borrowers or be reluctant to enter into loans subject to the provisions of HOEPA. Additionally, certain CFPB rules apply to appraisals on principal residences securing higher-priced mortgage loans. Certain loans secured by manufactured homes, primarily chattel loans, could be considered higher-priced mortgage loans. Among other things, the rules require creditors to provide copies of appraisal reports to borrowers prior to loan closing. Compliance with the regulations may constrain lenders' ability to profitably price certain loans or may cause lenders to incur additional costs to implement new processes, procedures, controls and infrastructure and may cause some lenders to curtail underwriting certain loans altogether. Furthermore, some investors may be reluctant to participate in owning such loans because of the uncertainty of potential litigation and other costs. As a result, some prospective buyers of manufactured homes may be unable to secure necessary financing. Failure to comply with these regulations, changes in these or other regulations, or the imposition of additional regulations, could affect our earnings, limit our access to capital and have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
If passed by Congress and signed into law, the proposed Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 (House of Representatives Bill 1699) would amend some Dodd-Frank Act provisions that affect manufactured housing financing. The bill would revise the triggers by which small-sized manufactured home loans are considered "High-Cost" under HOEPA and clarify the MLO licensing requirements for manufactured home retailers and their employees.
In 2017, our lead lender required an extensive review of our retail installment contract and associated procedures, which we use as part of our consumer financing solutions strategy. Based on that review, we improved certain elements of the language used in our contracts, and modified certain aspects of our practices. Although we believe there are no material compliance issues with our forms and procedures, we are subject to the federal and other regulations described above.
Seasonality
Generally, we experience higher sales volume during the months of March through October. Our sales are generally slower during the winter months, and shipments can be delayed in certain geographic market areas that we serve which experience harsh weather conditions.
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Facilities
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the facilities where our company operates:
Location
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Date of Commencement of Operations |
Owned / Leased |
Square Feet |
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Manufacturing/Warehouse Facilities |
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Fort Worth, TX |
2005 | Owned | 96,880 | ||||||
Commerce, TX |
2007 | Owned | 129,600 | ||||||
Eatonton, GA |
2016 | Leased | 388,000 | ||||||
Retail Locations |
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Asheboro, NC |
2017 | Leased | 1,472 | ||||||
Athens, GA |
2016 | Leased | 2,016 | ||||||
Jennings, LA |
2017 | Leased | 2,432 | ||||||
Minden, LA |
2017 | Leased | 2,369 | ||||||
Mobile, AL |
2017 | Leased | 1,700 | ||||||
Mt. Pleasant, TX |
2016 | Leased | 1,792 | ||||||
Greenville, TX |
2016 | Owned | 1,256 | ||||||
Gainesville, TX |
2017 | Owned | 2,240 | ||||||
Oklahoma City, OK |
2016 | Owned | 2,100 | ||||||
Corporate/Regional Headquarters |
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Bedford, TX |
2018 | Leased | 5,398 | ||||||
Norcross, GA |
2018 | Leased | 3,358 |
We own the manufacturing facilities and the land on which the facilities are located in Fort Worth, Texas and Commerce, Texas. We believe that these facilities are adequately maintained and suitable for the purposes for which they are used. We currently lease our facility in Eatonton, Georgia pursuant to a lease expiring on June 1, 2018, which term may be extended at our sole option, assuming we are not in default thereunder, until December 1, 2021. In December 2016, we entered into a payment in lieu of taxes ("PILOT") arrangement commonly offered in Georgia by local community development programs to encourage industry development. The net effect of the PILOT arrangement is to provide us with incentives through the abatement of local, city and county property taxes and to provide financing for improvements of our Georgia plant (the "Project"). As part of the PILOT arrangement, the Putnam County Development Authority provided us with a credit facility for up to $10,000,000 that can be drawn upon to fund Project improvements and capital expenditures as defined in the credit facility. If funds are drawn, we would pay transaction costs and debt service payments. The credit facility requires interest payments of 6.0% per annum on outstanding balances, which are due each December 1 through maturity on December 1, 2021, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are due. The credit facility is collateralized by the assets of the Project. As of December 31, 2017, we had not drawn down on this credit facility.
We currently have nine retail locations. Each retail location sits on approximately five to seven acres of land. We lease six of the retail locations we operate in the business, pursuant to leases expiring from 2020 to 2023. Total rent expense was approximately $[ · ] and $229,550 under our leased retail locations for 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Employees
As of March 16, 2018, we had approximately 900 employees. Of our employees, approximately 800 individuals are hourly employees and approximately 100 individuals are salaried employees. Our
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employees are currently not represented by any collective bargaining unit. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.
Legal Proceedings
We are party to certain legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of our business and are incidental to our business. Certain of the claims pending against us allege, among other things, breach of contract, breach of express and implied warranties, construction defects, deceptive trade practices, unfair insurance practices, product liability and personal injury. Although litigation is inherently uncertain, and we believe we are insured against many such instances, based on past experience and the information currently available, management does not believe that the currently pending and threatened litigation or claims will have a material adverse effect on our company's consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations. However, future events or circumstances, currently unknown to management, will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods.
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Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers and directors as of the date of this prospectus:
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Age | Position(s) | |||
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Executive Officers | |||||
Curtis D. Hodgson | 66 | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director | |||
Kenneth E. Shipley | 58 | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director | |||
Jeffrey V. Burt | 56 | Chief Financial Officer | |||
Larry G. Badgley | 61 | Director of Corporate Development | |||
Neal J. Suit | 42 | General Counsel | |||
Non-Employee Directors |
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Director | |||||
Director | |||||
Director |
The following information provides a brief description of the business experience of each executive officer and director.
Executive Officers and Employee Directors
Curtis D. Hodgson co-founded our company in 2005 and has served as our Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since January 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Hodgson served as a partner of the company's predecessor, Legacy Housing, Ltd., and controlled its general partner. Over the past 37 years, Mr. Hodgson has owned and operated several manufactured home retail operations and manufactured housing communities in Texas. Mr. Hodgson has significant expertise in the manufactured housing industry. Mr. Hodgson earned a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Michigan and J.D. from The University of Texas.
Mr. Hodgson is the co-founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer and one of our largest stockholders and he was selected to serve on our board of directors due to his decades of experience and deep knowledge of our industry, his leadership and substantial operational and strategic planning expertise. His service as a director and Co-Chief Executive Officer creates a critical link between management and the board.
Kenneth E. Shipley co-founded our company in 2005 with Curtis D. Hodgson. Mr. Shipley has been our Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since January 2018, when our company converted to a corporation and prior to that, Mr. Shipley, together with Mr. Hodgson, served as a general partner of the company's predecessor, Legacy Housing, Ltd. Mr. Shipley has more than 30 years of experience in the manufactured home industry. Since 1981, he has also owned and operated Bell Mobile Homes and Shipley Bros. in Lubbock, Texas, a manufactured home retailer.
Mr. Shipley is the co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer and one of our largest stockholders and he was selected to serve on our board of directors due to his decades of experience and knowledge of our industry, his leadership and substantial sales and distribution experience with dealers and customers in the industry. His service as a director and Co-Chief Executive Officer creates a critical link between management and the board.
Jeffrey V. Burt joined our company in September 2010 and serves as Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Burt oversees all accounting functions with respect to our manufacturing facilities. Mr. Burt began his career with our company as Controller from 2010 to 2013, then as Chief Financial
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Officer since April 2013. Prior to joining our company, from 1993 to 2009, Mr. Burt served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kohner Properties, Inc., a company that manages multi-family housing for owners across the central part of the United States. Mr. Burt has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate and manufactured housing industry and has expertise in the areas of accounting systems, performance reporting tools and evaluations of key performance indicators versus a company's goals. Mr. Burt earned a B.S. degree from the University of Southern Illinois and M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Larry G. Badgley joined our company in September 2016 and serves as Director of Corporate Development. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Badgley served as Chief Financial Officer of Cubic Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids in Texas and Louisiana, from 2008 to August 2016. Prior this, from 1998 to 2008, Mr. Badgley provided chief financial officer-related services to various venture capital-backed and early-stage companies. In that capacity, Mr. Badgley was primarily responsible for financial management, strategic planning for growth companies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and SEC reporting readiness and compliance. In 1998 and 1999, Mr. Badgley served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of a privately-held national sign manufacturer until its sale. Mr. Badgley earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Hardin-Simmons University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Neal J. Suit joined our company in January 2018 and serves as General Counsel. In this capacity, Mr. Suit oversees the legal affairs of our company, as well as its corporate controls and governance. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Suit worked in the law firm of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP in Dallas, Texas from December 2008 to January 2018, where he was a partner, and previously he was a lawyer at the law firms Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP from February 2006 to December 2008 and Baker Botts, LLP from September 2003 to January 2006. Mr. Suit has practiced law for more than 14 years, primarily handling complex litigation matters and serving as outside general counsel to numerous companies. Mr. Suit earned his B.A. degree from Baylor University and J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Non-Employee Directors
We have undertaken to identify and elect three independent directors with relevant business experience before we circulate a preliminary prospectus for this offering.
Board Composition
Our business and affairs are managed under the direction of our board of directors. The number of directors is determined by our board of directors, subject to the terms of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws that will become effective upon the completion of this offering. Upon the completion of this offering, our board of directors will consist of five members.
Director Independence
Upon the completion of this offering, our common stock will be listed on The Nasdaq Global Market. Under Nasdaq rules, independent directors must comprise a majority of a listed company's board of directors within a specified period after completion of this offering. In addition, Nasdaq rules require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company's audit, compensation and nominating and governance committees must be independent. Under Nasdaq rules, a director will only qualify as an "independent director" if, in the opinion of that company's board of directors, that person does not have a relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.
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Audit committee members must also satisfy the independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee: (i) accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries; or (ii) be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries.
Our board of directors undertook a review of its composition, the composition of its committees and the independence of each director. Based upon information requested from and provided by each director concerning his or her background, employment and affiliations, including family relationships, our board of directors has determined that [ · ], [ · ] and [ · ], representing a majority of our directors, do not have any relationships that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director and that each of these directors is "independent" as that term is defined under Nasdaq rules. In making these determinations, our board of directors considered the relationships that each non-employee director has with our company and all other facts and circumstances our board of directors deemed relevant in determining their independence, including the beneficial ownership of our capital stock by each non-employee director.
Board Committees
Upon the closing of this offering, our board of directors will have three standing committees: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee. Under Nasdaq rules, the membership of the audit committee is required to consist entirely of independent directors, subject to applicable phase-in periods. The following is a brief description of our committees.
Audit committee. In accordance with our audit committee charter, after this offering, our audit committee will: oversee our corporate accounting and financial reporting processes and our internal controls over financial reporting; evaluate the independent public accounting firm's qualifications, independence and performance; engage and provide for the compensation of the independent public accounting firm; approve the retention of the independent public accounting firm to perform any proposed permissible non-audit services; review our consolidated financial statements; review our critical accounting policies and estimates and internal controls over financial reporting; and discuss with management and the independent registered public accounting firm the results of the annual audit and the reviews of our quarterly consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit committee members meet the requirements for financial literacy under the current requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Nasdaq and SEC rules and regulations. In addition, the board of directors has determined that [ · ] is qualified as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of SEC regulations. We have made this determination based on information received by our board of directors, including questionnaires provided by the members of our audit committee. We plan on naming the individuals who will serve on this committee prior to marketing the transaction.
Compensation committee. In accordance with our compensation committee charter, after this offering, our compensation committee will review and recommend policies relating to compensation and benefits of our officers and employees, including reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other senior officers, evaluating the performance of these officers in light of those goals and objectives and setting compensation of these officers based on such evaluations. The compensation committee will also administer the issuance of stock options and other awards under our equity-based incentive plans. We believe that the composition of our compensation committee meets the requirements for independence under, and the functioning of our compensation committee complies with, any applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Nasdaq and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to comply with future
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requirements to the extent they become applicable to us. We plan on naming the individuals who will serve on this committee prior to marketing the transaction.
Nominating and governance committee. In accordance with our nominating and governance committee charter, after this offering, our nominating and governance committee will recommend to the board of directors nominees for election as directors, and meet as necessary to review director candidates and nominees for election as directors; recommend members for each committee of the board; oversee corporate governance standards and compliance with applicable listing and regulatory requirements; develop and recommend to the board governance principles applicable to the company; and oversee the evaluation of the board and its committees. We believe that the composition of our nominating and governance committee meets the requirements for independence under, and the functioning of our compensation committee complies with, any applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Nasdaq and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to comply with future requirements to the extent they become applicable to us. We plan on naming the individuals who will serve on this committee prior to marketing the transaction.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We will adopt a new code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our officers, directors and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller, or persons performing similar functions, which will be posted on our website. Our code of business conduct and ethics is a "code of ethics," as defined in Item 406(b) of Regulation S-K. The information contained on, or accessible from, our website is not part of this prospectus by reference or otherwise. We will make any legally required disclosures regarding amendments to, or waivers of, provisions of our code of business conduct and ethics on our website.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of the members of our compensation committee is an executive officer or employee of our company. None of our executive officers serves as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our board of directors or compensation committee.
Limitations on Director and Officer Liability and Indemnification
Our certificate of incorporation limits the liability of our directors to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for:
Upon completion of this offering, our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws will provide that we are required to indemnify our directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. Any repeal of or modification to our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws may not adversely affect any right or protection of a director or officer for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director or officer occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. Upon completion of this offering, our bylaws will also provide that we shall advance expenses incurred by a director or officer in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding, and permit us to secure
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insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in connection with their services to us, regardless of whether our bylaws permit such indemnification.
Prior to the completion of this offering, we intend to enter into separate indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide that we will indemnify our directors and executive officers for certain expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, penalties and settlement amounts incurred by a director or executive officer in any action or proceeding arising out of such person's services as one of our directors or executive officers, or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at our request. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.
The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions that will be contained in our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws upon completion of this offering may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and other stockholders. Further, a stockholder's investment may be adversely affected to the extent that we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers as required by these indemnification provisions. There is no pending litigation or proceeding involving one of our directors or executive officers as to which indemnification is required or permitted, and we are not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding that may result in a claim for indemnification.
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Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth summary compensation information for the following persons: (i) all persons serving as our principal executive officer during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and (ii) our two other most highly compensated executive officers who received compensation during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 of at least $100,000 and who were executive officers on December 31, 2017 and 2016. We refer to these persons as our "named executive officers" in this prospectus. The following table includes all compensation earned by the named executive officers for the respective period, regardless of whether such amounts were actually paid during the period:
Name and Position
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Curtis D. Hodgson, |
2017 | 50,000 | | | | 50,000 | |||||||||||||
Co-Chief Executive Officer |
2016 | 50,000 | | | | 50,000 | |||||||||||||
Kenneth E. Shipley, |
2017 |
50,000 |
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50,000 |
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Co-Chief Executive Officer |
2016 | 50,000 | | | | 50,000 | |||||||||||||
Jeffrey V. Burt, |
2017 |
190,000 |
30,000 |
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220,000 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
2016 | 180,000 | 10,000 | | | 190,000 | |||||||||||||
Larry G. Badgley, |
2017 |
145,000 |
5,000 |
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150,000 |
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Director, Corporate Development(1) |
2016 | 46,650 | | | | 46,650 | |||||||||||||
Neal J. Suit, |
2017 |
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General Counsel(2) |
2016 | | | | | |
Employment Agreements
Each of Curtis D. Hodgson and Kenneth E. Shipley has entered into an employment, non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with us to serve as our Co-Chief Executive Officers for a term of three years, commencing upon the closing of this offering. Generally, Mr. Hodgson oversees our day-to-day business operations, including strategic planning and manufacturing, and Mr. Shipley oversees our sales and distribution, including our company-owned retail locations. The agreements contain covenants (a) confirming that all intellectual property developed by each executive and relating to our business constitutes our sole and exclusive property, (b) prohibiting each executive from disclosing confidential information regarding our company at any time, (c) restricting each executive from engaging in any activities competitive with our business during his employment with us and for a period of one year thereafter, and (d) preventing each executive from recruiting, soliciting or hiring away employees of our company for a period of one year after his employment with us. The agreements are governed by the laws of the state of Texas.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2017
The following table shows outstanding option awards held by the named executive officers as of December 31, 2017.
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Curtis D. Hodgson |
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Kenneth E. Shipley |
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Jeffrey V. Burt |
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Larry G. Badgley |
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Neal J. Suit |
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2018 Incentive Compensation Plan
In January 2018, our board of directors and holders of a majority of our outstanding shares of common stock adopted and approved a new 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). The purpose of our Plan is to assist us in attracting, motivating, retaining and rewarding high-quality executives and other employees, officers, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to us. No awards under the Plan have been made to date.
Administration. Our Plan is to be administered by our Compensation Committee, provided, however, that except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan, the board of directors may exercise any power or authority granted to the committee under our Plan. Subject to the terms of our Plan, the committee is authorized to select eligible persons to receive awards, determine the type, number and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, awards, prescribe award agreements (which need not be identical for each participant), and the rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan, construe and interpret the Plan and award agreements, and correct defects, supply omissions or reconcile inconsistencies in them, and make all other decisions and determinations as the committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of our Plan.
Eligibility. The persons eligible to receive awards under our Plan are the officers, directors, employees, consultants and other persons who provide services to us. An employee on leave of absence may be considered as still in the employ of our company for purposes of eligibility for participation in our Plan.
Types of Awards. Our Plan provides for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, or SARs, restricted stock, deferred stock, dividend equivalents, bonus stock and awards in lieu of cash compensation, other stock-based awards and performance awards. Performance awards may be based on the achievement of specified business or personal criteria or goals, as determined by the committee.
Shares Available for Awards; Annual Per-Person Limitations. The total number of shares of common stock that may be subject to the granting of awards under our Plan at any time during the term of the Plan will be equal to 10,000,000 shares. This limit will be increased by the number of shares with respect to which awards previously granted under our Plan that are forfeited, expire or otherwise terminate without issuance of shares, or that are settled for cash or otherwise do not result in the issuance of shares, and the number of shares that are tendered (either actually or by attestation) or withheld upon exercise of an award to pay the exercise price or any tax withholding requirements.
Our Plan imposes individual limitations on the amount of certain awards. Under these limitations, during any 12-month period, the number of options, stock appreciation rights, shares of restricted stock, shares of deferred stock, performance shares and other stock based-awards granted to any one participant under the Plan may not exceed 2,000,000 shares, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The maximum amount that may be paid out as performance units in any 12-month period is $3,000,000 multiplied by the number of full years in the performance period.
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The committee is authorized to adjust the limitations described in the two preceding paragraphs. The committee is also authorized to adjust performance conditions and other terms of awards in response to these kinds of events or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles.
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights. The committee is authorized to grant stock options, including both incentive stock options, or ISOs, which can result in potentially favorable tax treatment to the participant, and non-qualified stock options, and stock appreciation rights entitling the participant to receive the amount by which the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of exercise exceeds the grant price of the stock appreciation right. The exercise price per share subject to an option and the grant price of a stock appreciation right are determined by the committee, but in the case of an ISO must not be less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. For purposes of our Plan, the term "fair market value" means the fair market value of common stock, awards or other property as determined by the committee or under procedures established by the committee. The maximum term of each option or stock appreciation right, the times at which each option or stock appreciation right will be exercisable, and provisions requiring forfeiture of unexercised options or stock appreciation rights at or following termination of employment generally are fixed by the committee, except that no option or stock appreciation right may have a term exceeding ten years.
Restricted and Deferred Stock. The committee is authorized to grant restricted stock and deferred stock. Restricted stock is a grant of shares of common stock which may not be sold or disposed of, and which may be forfeited in the event of certain terminations of employment, prior to the end of a restricted period specified by the committee. A participant granted restricted stock generally has all of the rights of a stockholder of our company, unless otherwise determined by the committee. An award of deferred stock confers upon a participant the right to receive shares of common stock at the end of a specified deferral period, subject to possible forfeiture of the award in the event of certain terminations of employment prior to the end of a specified restricted period. Prior to settlement, an award of deferred stock carries no voting or dividend rights or other rights associated with share ownership, although dividend equivalents may be granted, as discussed below.
Dividend Equivalents. The committee is authorized to grant dividend equivalents conferring on participants the right to receive, currently or on a deferred basis, cash, shares of common stock, other awards or other property equal in value to dividends paid on a specific number of shares of common stock or other periodic payments. Dividend equivalents may be granted alone or in connection with another award, may be paid currently or on a deferred basis and, if deferred, may be deemed to have been reinvested in additional shares of common stock, awards or otherwise as specified by the committee.
Bonus Stock and Awards in Lieu of Cash Obligations. The committee is authorized to grant shares of common stock as a bonus free of restrictions, or to grant shares of common stock or other awards in lieu of our obligations to pay cash under our Plan or other plans or compensatory arrangements, subject to such terms as the committee may specify.
Other Stock-Based Awards. The committee is authorized to grant awards that are denominated or payable in, valued by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to shares of common stock. The committee has the sole discretion to determine the terms and conditions of such awards.
Performance Awards. The committee is authorized to grant performance awards to participants on terms and conditions established by the committee. Performance awards may be settled by delivery of cash, shares or other property, or any combination thereof, as determined by the committee.
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Other Terms of Awards. Awards may be settled in the form of cash, shares of common stock, other awards or other property, in the discretion of the committee. The committee may require or permit participants to defer the settlement of all or part of an award in accordance with such terms and conditions as the committee may establish, including payment or crediting of interest or dividend equivalents on deferred amounts, and the crediting of earnings, gains and losses based on deemed investment of deferred amounts in specified investment vehicles. The committee is authorized to place cash, shares of common stock or other property in trusts or make other arrangements to provide for payment of our obligations under our Plan.
Awards under our Plan are generally granted without a requirement that the participant pay consideration in the form of cash or property for the grant (as distinguished from the exercise), except to the extent required by law. The committee may, however, grant awards in exchange for other awards under our Plan, awards under other company plans or other rights to payment from us, and may grant awards in addition to and in tandem with such other awards, rights or other awards.
Acceleration of Vesting; Change in Control. The committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the exercisability, the lapsing of restrictions or the expiration of deferral or vesting periods of any award, and such accelerated exercisability, lapse, expiration and if so provided in the award agreement or otherwise determined by the committee, vesting will occur automatically in the case of a "change in control" of our company, as defined in our Plan (including the cash settlement of stock appreciation rights which may be exercisable in the event of a change in control). In addition, the committee may provide in an award agreement that the performance goals relating to any performance award will be deemed to have been met upon the occurrence of any "change in control."
Amendment and Termination. The board of directors may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate our Plan or the committee's authority to grant awards without further stockholder approval, except stockholder approval must be obtained for any amendment or alteration if such approval is required by law or regulation or under the rules of any stock exchange or quotation system on which shares of common stock are then listed or quoted. Thus, stockholder approval may not necessarily be required for every amendment to our Plan which might increase the cost of our Plan or alter the eligibility of persons to receive awards. Stockholder approval will not be deemed to be required under laws or regulations, such as those relating to ISOs, that condition favorable treatment of participants on such approval, although the board of directors may, in its discretion, seek stockholder approval in any circumstance in which it deems such approval advisable. Our Plan will terminate at the earliest of (a) such time as no shares of common stock remain available for issuance under our Plan, (b) termination of our Plan by the board of directors, or (c) the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the Plan. Awards outstanding upon expiration of our Plan will remain in effect until they have been exercised or terminated, or have expired.
It is intended that any amounts payable under the Plan will either be exempt from Section 409A of the Code or will comply with Section 409A (including Treasury regulations and other published guidance related thereto) so as not to subject an employee to payment of any other additional tax, penalty or interest imposed under Section 409A of the Code.
Director Compensation
Following the closing of this offering, we intend to compensate each non-employee director through annual stock option grants and by paying a cash fee for each board of directors and committee meeting attended. Currently, our directors do not receive salaries or fees for serving on our board of directors, nor do they receive any compensation for serving on committees. No compensation was paid to our directors in the year ended December 31, 2017. Our board of directors will review director compensation annually and adjust it according to then current market conditions and good business practices.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Policies and Procedures for Transactions with Related Persons
Our board of directors intends to adopt a written related person transaction policy to set forth the policies and procedures for the review and approval or ratification of related person transactions. Related persons include any executive officer, director or a holder of more than 5% of our common stock, including any of their immediate family members and any entity owned or controlled by such persons. Related person transactions refers to any transaction, arrangement or relationship, or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships in which (i) we were or are to be a participant, (ii) the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and (iii) a related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest. Related person transactions include, without limitation, purchases of goods or services by or from the related person or entities in which the related person has a material interest, indebtedness, guarantees of indebtedness, and employment by us of a related person, in each case subject to certain exceptions set forth in Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act.
We expect that the policy will provide that in any related person transaction, our audit committee and board of directors will consider all of the available material facts and circumstances of the transaction, including: the direct and indirect interests of the related persons; in the event the related person is a director (or immediate family member of a director or an entity with which a director is affiliated), the impact that the transaction will have on a director's independence; the risks, costs and benefits of the transaction to us; and whether any alternative transactions or sources for comparable services or products are available. After considering all such facts and circumstances, our audit committee and board of directors will determine whether approval or ratification of the related person transaction is in our best interests. For example, if our audit committee determines that the proposed terms of a related person transaction are reasonable and at least as favorable as could have been obtained from unrelated third parties, it will recommend to our board of directors that such transaction be approved or ratified. In addition, once we become a public company, if a related person transaction will compromise the independence of one of our directors, our audit committee may recommend that our board of directors reject the transaction if it could affect our ability to comply with securities laws and regulations or Nasdaq listing requirements.
Each transaction described in "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" was entered into prior to the adoption of our audit committee charter and the foregoing policy proposal.
Transactions and Relationships with Directors, Officers and 5% Stockholders
On February 2, 2016, we entered into a $1,500,000 note payable agreement with a stated annual interest rate of 3.75% with an insurance company related to Kenneth E. Shipley, our Co-Chief Executive Officer and a director, and is due on demand. The note is currently held directly by Shipley & Sons Ltd., an entity related to Mr. Shipley. Interest paid on the note for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $[ · ] and $46,875 respectively, and the balances outstanding on the note at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $[ · ] and $1,500,000, respectively.
Bell Mobile Homes, a Lubbock, Texas based manufactured home retailer owned by Kenneth E. Shipley, purchases manufactured homes from us. Accounts receivable balances due from Bell Mobile Homes were $[ · ] and $40,895 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Accounts payable balances due to Bell Mobile Homes for maintenance and related services were $[ · ]and $53,892 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Manufactured home revenues related to Bell Mobile Homes for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $[ · ] and $2,321,393, respectively.
Shipley Bros., Ltd., a Lubbock, Texas based manufactured home retailer owned by Kenneth E. Shipley, purchases manufactured homes from us. Accounts receivable balances due from Shipley Bros. were $[ · ]and $67,957 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Manufactured home revenues
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related to Shipley Bros. for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $[ · ] and $2,020,478, respectively.
Indemnification Agreements
We intend to enter into an indemnification agreement with each of our directors and executive officers. The indemnification agreements and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws require us to indemnify our directors and executive officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. See "ManagementLimitations on Director and Officer Liability and Indemnification."
Corporate Conversion
Effective January 1, 2018, we converted to a Delaware corporation and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation. Prior to January 1, 2018, we were a Texas limited partnership controlled by our Co-Chief Executive Officers. Upon the Corporate Conversion, all of our outstanding partnership interests were exchanged on a proportional basis for shares of common stock of Legacy Housing Corporation.
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The following table and accompanying footnotes set forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 16, 2018, referred to in the table below as the "Beneficial Ownership Date," and as adjusted to reflect the sale of shares of our common stock offered by this prospectus, by:
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, shares of common stock subject to stock options or warrants held by that person that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Beneficial Ownership Date and shares of restricted stock subject to vesting until the occurrence of certain events, including the closing of this offering, are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Percentage of beneficial ownership is based on [ · ] shares of common stock outstanding as of the Beneficial Ownership Date and [ · ] shares of common stock outstanding immediately after this offering, assuming that the underwriter will not exercise its option to purchase up to [ · ] additional shares of our common stock from us in full.
To our knowledge, except as set forth in the footnotes to this table and subject to applicable community property laws, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite such person's name. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each of the persons in this table is c/o Legacy Housing Corporation, 1600 Airport Freeway, #100, Bedford, Texas 76022. Each of the persons and entities named in the table below acquired their shares of common stock pursuant to the Corporate Conversion. See "Corporate Conversion" for additional information.
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
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Kenneth E. Shipley(2) |
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Jeffrey V. Burt |
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Larry G. Badgley |
% | % | |||||||||||
Neal J. Suit |
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William Shipley(2) |
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Douglas Shipley(2) |
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The following description summarizes important terms of our capital stock. For a complete description, you should refer to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, forms of which are incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, as well as the relevant portions of the Delaware law. References to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws are to our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, respectively, each of which will become effective upon completion of this offering. The description of our common stock and preferred stock reflects the completion of the Corporate Conversion that was effective as of January 1, 2018.
General
Prior to January 1, 2018, we were a Texas limited partnership and the rights and obligations of our partners were governed by the Legacy Housing, Ltd. Limited Partnership Agreement. On January 1, 2018, we effected the Corporate Conversion pursuant to which we converted into a Delaware corporation and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation. The rights and obligations set forth in the Legacy Housing, Ltd. Limited Partnership Agreement terminated immediately prior to the consummation of the Corporate Conversion. As of January 1, 2018, we are a federal taxpayer as opposed to a pass-through entity for tax purposes. The following description of our capital stock is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, the forms of which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Upon closing of this offering, our authorized capital stock will consist of 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a $0.001 par value per share, all of which shares of preferred stock are undesignated. Our board of directors may establish the rights and preferences of the preferred stock from time to time. As of March 16, 2018, there were [ · ] shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held of record by [ · ] stockholders, and no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.
Common Stock
Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders and there are no cumulative rights. Subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding preferred stock, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive ratably the dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the board of directors out of legally available funds. If there is a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, holders of our common stock would be entitled to share in our assets remaining after the payment of liabilities and any preferential rights of any outstanding preferred stock.
Holders of our common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. All outstanding shares of our common stock will be fully paid and non-assessable. The rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of our common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock which we may designate and issue in the future.
Preferred Stock
Under the terms of our certificate of incorporation, our board of directors is authorized to issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series without stockholder approval. Our board of directors has the discretion to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, of each series of preferred stock.
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The purpose of authorizing our board of directors to issue preferred stock and determine its rights and preferences is to eliminate delays associated with a stockholder vote on specific issuances. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing flexibility in connection with possible future acquisitions and other corporate purposes, will affect, and may adversely affect, the rights of holders of common stock. It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred stock on the rights of holders of common stock until the board of directors determines the specific rights attached to that preferred stock. The effects of issuing preferred stock could include one or more of the following:
We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Effect of Certain Provisions of our Charter and Bylaws and the Delaware Anti-Takeover Statute
Certain provisions of Delaware law, our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws contain provisions that could have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us. These provisions, which are summarized below, may have the effect of discouraging coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed, in part, to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with our board of directors. We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our potential ability to negotiate with an unfriendly or unsolicited acquirer outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging a proposal to acquire us because negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
No cumulative voting
The Delaware General Corporation Law provides that stockholders are not entitled to the right to cumulate votes in the election of directors unless our certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors.
Undesignated preferred stock
The ability to authorize undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for our board of directors to issue one or more series of preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change control. These and other provisions may have the effect of deferring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in control or management of our company.
Calling of special meetings of stockholders and action by written consent
Our charter documents provide that a special meeting of stockholders may be called only by resolution adopted by our board of directors, chairman of the board of directors or chief executive officer or upon the written request of stockholders owning at least 331/3% of the outstanding common stock. Stockholder owning less than such required amount may not call a special meeting, which may delay the ability of our stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or for holders controlling a majority of our capital stock to take any action, including the removal of directors.
Our charter documents provide that any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the company must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not be effected by any consent in writing by the stockholders.
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Requirements for advance notification of stockholder nominations and proposals
Our bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the direction of the board of directors or a committee of the board of directors. However, our bylaws may have the effect of precluding the conduct of certain business at a meeting if the proper procedures are not followed. These provisions may also discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer's own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company.
Amendment of certificate of incorporation and bylaws
The amendment of certain provisions (including the above provisions) of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws requires approval by holders of at least two-thirds of our outstanding capital stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors.
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law
Upon completion of this offering, we will be subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for a three-year period following the time that this stockholder becomes an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. Under Section 203, a business combination between a corporation and an interested stockholder is prohibited unless it satisfies one of the following conditions:
Section 203 defines a business combination to include:
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In general, Section 203 defines an interested stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by the entity or person.
Choice of Forum
Our certificate of incorporation provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or if no Court of Chancery located within the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, the Federal District Court for the District of Delaware) will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by our directors, officers, or other employees to us or to our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against us or any director, officer or other employee arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law, our certificate of incorporation or bylaws or (iv) any action asserting a claim against us or any director, officer or other employee that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. It is possible that a court could rule that this provision is not applicable or is unenforceable. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring shares of our capital stock will be deemed to have notice of and consented to this provision of our certificate of incorporation.
Limitations of Liability and Indemnification
See "Certain Relationships and Related TransactionsIndemnification Agreements."
Exchange Listing
We intend to list our common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "LEGH."
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Upon the completion of this offering, the transfer agent and registrar for our common stock will be Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. The transfer agent and registrar's address is 17 Battery Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Prior to this offering, there has not been a public market for shares of our common stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock, including shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding options, in the public market after our initial public offering, or the possibility of these sales occurring, could cause the prevailing market price for our common stock to fall or impair our ability to raise equity capital in the future.
We will have [ · ] shares of common stock outstanding immediately after the completion of this offering based on the number of shares outstanding on March 16, 2018 and assuming no exercise of outstanding options after such date (or [ · ] shares if the underwriter exercises its over-allotment option to purchase additional shares in full). Of those shares, the [ · ] shares of common stock sold in the offering (or [ · ] shares if the underwriter exercises its over-allotment option to purchase additional shares in full) will be freely transferable without restriction, unless purchased by persons deemed to be our "affiliates" as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Any shares purchased by an affiliate may not be resold except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration, including an exemption under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. The remaining [ · ] shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately following the completion of this offering are "restricted," which means they were originally sold in offerings that were not registered under the Securities Act. Restricted shares may be sold through registration under the Securities Act or under an available exemption from registration, such as provided through Rule 144, which rules are summarized below. Taking into account the lock-up agreements described below, and assuming the underwriter does not release any stockholders from the lock-up agreements, the restricted shares of our common stock will be available for sale in the public market as follows:
Rule 144
In general, under Rule 144 of the Securities Act, as in effect on the date of this prospectus, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned restricted stock for at least six months, will be entitled to sell in any three-month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:
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Sales pursuant to Rule 144 are subject to requirements relating to manner of sale, notice and availability of current public information about us. A person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who is not deemed to be an affiliate of ours for 90 days preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned restricted stock for at least one year is entitled to sell such shares without complying with the manner of sale, public information, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144. Rule 144 will not be available to any stockholders until we have been subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for 90 days.
Form S-8 Registration Statement
Following the completion of this offering, we intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act to register the shares of our common stock that are issuable pursuant to our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. Shares covered by this registration statement will be eligible for sale in the public markets, subject to vesting restrictions, any applicable lock-up agreements described below and Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.
Rule 701
Rule 701 under the Securities Act, as in effect on the date of this prospectus, permits resale of shares in reliance upon Rule 144 but without compliance with certain restrictions of Rule 144, including the holding period requirement. Most of our employees, executive officers, directors or consultants who purchased shares under a written compensatory plan or contract may be entitled to rely on the resale provisions of Rule 701, but all holders of Rule 701 shares are required to wait until 90 days after the date of this prospectus before selling their shares. However, substantially all Rule 701 shares are subject to lock-up agreements as described below and under "Underwriting" included in this prospectus and will become eligible for sale upon the expiration of the restrictions set forth in those agreements.
Lock-Up Agreements
All of the executive officers and directors and all of our stockholders have agreed that, without the prior written consent of the underwriter, we and they will not, during the period ending 180 days after the date of this prospectus:
whether any transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of shares of our common stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. This agreement is subject to certain exemptions, as set forth in the section entitled "Underwriting."
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Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the underwriting agreement between us and the underwriters named below, for whom B. Riley FBR, Inc. is acting as the representative (the "Representative"), we have agreed to sell to the underwriters, and each underwriter has severally agreed to purchase, the number of shares of our common stock listed next to its name in the following table:
Underwriter
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Oak Ridge Financial |
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Total |
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Under the terms of the underwriting agreement, the underwriters are committed to purchase all of the shares offered by this prospectus (other than the shares subject to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares), if the underwriters buy any of such shares. The underwriters' obligation to purchase the shares is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, the continued accuracy of representations and warranties made by us in the underwriting agreement, delivery of legal opinions and the absence of any material changes in our assets, business or prospects after the date of this prospectus.
The underwriters initially propose to offer the common stock directly to the public at the public offering price set forth on the front cover page of this prospectus and to certain dealers at such offering price less a concession not to exceed $ per share. After the initial public offering of the shares of our common stock, the offering price and other selling terms may be changed by the underwriters. Sales of shares of our common stock made outside the United States may be made by affiliates of certain of the underwriters.
Over-Allotment Option
We have granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to additional shares of our common stock at the same price per share as they are paying for the shares shown in the table above. The underwriters may exercise this option in whole or in part at any time within 30 days after the date of the underwriting agreement. To the extent the underwriters exercise this option, each underwriter will be committed, so long as the conditions of the underwriting agreement are satisfied, to purchase a number of additional shares proportionate to that underwriters' initial commitment as indicated in the table at the beginning of this section plus, in the event that any underwriter defaults in its obligation to purchase shares under the underwriting agreement, certain additional shares.
Discounts and Commissions
The following table shows the per share and total underwriting discounts and commissions we will pay to the underwriters. These amounts are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of our common stock.
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Total | ||||||||
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Per Share | No Exercise | Full Exercise | |||||||
Public Offering Price |
$ | $ | $ | |||||||
Underwriting discounts and commissions to be paid by us: |
$ | $ | $ | |||||||
Total |
$ | $ | $ | |||||||
Proceeds, before expenses, to us |
$ | $ | $ |
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We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding underwriting discounts and commissions, will be approximately $ million. We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters for certain of their expenses, including fees of counsel in connection with filing with FINRA, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.
Right of First Refusal
In connection with this offering, we granted B. Riley FBR, Inc. a right of first refusal, subject to completion of this offering, until , 2019 to act as (1) financial advisor in connection with any review of strategic alternatives, including any merger and acquisition advisory work, (2) a significant bookrunner in connection with any public offering of debt or equity or equity-linked securities and (3) initial purchaser and/or placement agent in any private offering of equity or equity-linked securities or other capital markets financing.
Stabilization
In accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act, the underwriters may engage in activities that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of our common stock, including short sales and purchases to cover positions created by short positions, stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions, penalty bids and passive market making.
These activities may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our common stock. As a result of
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these activities, the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. These transactions may be effected on the Nasdaq or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
Neither we nor any of the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of our common stock. In addition, neither we nor any of the underwriters make any representation that the Representative will engage in these stabilizing transactions or that any transaction, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.
Indemnification
We and the underwriters have agreed to indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect of such liabilities.
Discretionary Accounts
The underwriters have informed us that they do not expect to make sales to accounts over which they exercise discretionary authority in excess of 5% of the shares of our common stock being offered in this offering.
IPO Pricing
Prior to the completion of this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock. The initial public offering price has been negotiated between us and the Representative. Among the factors considered in these negotiations are: the history of, and prospects for, us and the industry in which we compete; our past and present financial performance; an assessment of our management; the present state of our development; the prospects for our future earnings; the prevailing conditions of the applicable United States securities market at the time of this offering; previous trading prices for our common stock in the private market and market valuations of publicly traded companies that we and the representative believe to be comparable to us.
Lock-up Agreements
We have agreed that for a period of 180 days after the date of the underwriting agreement, we will not, without the prior written consent of B. Riley FBR, Inc., which may be withheld or delayed in B. Riley FBR, Inc. sole discretion:
whether any such transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of shares of our common stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. The prior sentence will not apply to (i) the shares to be sold pursuant to the underwriting agreement, (ii) any shares of our common stock issued by us upon the exercise of an option or other security outstanding on the date hereof, (iii) such issuances of options or grants of restricted stock or other equity-based awards under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and the issuance of shares issuable upon exercise of any such equity-based awards, and (iv) the filing by us of registration statements on Form S-8.
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Each of our directors and our executive officers has agreed that for a period ending 180 days after the date of the underwriting agreement, none of them will, without the prior written consent of the Representative which may be withheld or delayed in the Representative's sole discretion:
Notwithstanding the prior sentence, subject to applicable securities laws and the restrictions contained in our charter, our directors and executive officers may transfer our securities: (i) pursuant to the exercise or conversion of our securities, including, without limitation, options and warrants; (ii) as a bona fide gift or gifts, provided that the donee or donees thereof agree to be bound in writing by the restrictions set forth above; (iii) to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of such director or executive officer or the immediate family of such director or executive officer, provided that the trustee of the trust agrees to be bound in writing by the restrictions set forth above; (iv) any transfer required under any benefit plans or the Company's charter or bylaws; (v) as required by participants in our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan stock incentive plan in order to reimburse or pay federal income tax and withholding obligations in connection with vesting of restricted stock grants or the exercise of stock options or warrants; or (vi) in or in connection with any merger, consolidation, combination or sale of all or substantially all of our assets or in connection with any tender offer or other offer to purchase at least 50% of our common stock.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing shall prevent our directors or executive officers from, or restrict their ability to, (i) purchase our securities in a public or private transaction, or (ii) exercise or convert any options, warrants or other convertible securities issued to or held by such director or executive officer, including those granted under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan.
Other Relationships
B. Riley FBR, Inc. may in the future provide us and our affiliates with investment banking and financial advisory services for which B. Riley FBR, Inc. may in the future receive customary fees. B. Riley FBR, Inc., as the Representative, may release, or authorize us to release, as the case may be, the common stock and other securities subject to the lock-up agreements described above in whole or in part at any time with or without notice.
Electronic Distribution
A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by one or more of the underwriters or selling group members, if any, participating in the offering. The Representative may allocate a number of shares to the underwriters and selling group members, if any, for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Any such allocations for online distributions will be made by the representative on the same basis as other allocations.
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Listing
In connection with this offering, we intend to apply to have our common stock listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "LEGH." There is no assurance, however, that our common stock will be listed on The Nasdaq Global Market or any other national securities exchange.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
Selling Restrictions
Canada
The securities may be sold in Canada only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in National Instrument 45 106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31 103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the securities must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws.
Securities legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus supplement (including any amendment thereto) contains a misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser's province or territory. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser's province or territory for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.
Pursuant to section 3A.3 of National Instrument 33 105 Underwriting Conflicts (NI 33 105), the underwriter is not required to comply with the disclosure requirements of NI 33 105 regarding underwriter conflicts of interest in connection with this offering.
European Economic Area
In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the Prospectus Directive, each, a Relevant Member State, an offer to the public of any shares of our common stock may not be made in that Relevant Member State, except that an offer to the public in that Relevant Member State of any shares of our common stock may be made at any time under the following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive, if they have been implemented in that Relevant Member State:
For the purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer to the public" in relation to any shares of our common stock in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and any shares of our common stock to be
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offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase any shares of our common stock, as the same may be varied in that Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State, the expression "Prospectus Directive" means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent implemented in the Relevant Member State), and includes any relevant implementing measure in the Relevant Member State, and the expression "2010 PD Amending Directive" means Directive 2010/73/EU.
United Kingdom
The underwriter has represented and agreed that:
Switzerland
The shares may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, or the SIX, or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. This document has been prepared without regard to the disclosure standards for issuance prospectuses under art. 652a or art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or the disclosure standards for listing prospectuses under art. 27 ff. of the SIX Listing Rules or the listing rules of any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the shares or the offering may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.
Neither this document nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the offering, or the shares have been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of shares will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, and the offer of shares has not been and will not be authorized under the Swiss Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes, or CISA. Accordingly, no public distribution, offering or advertising, as defined in CISA, its implementing ordinances and notices, and no distribution to any non-qualified investor, as defined in CISA, its implementing ordinances and notices, shall be undertaken in or from Switzerland, and the investor protection afforded to acquirers of interests in collective investment schemes under CISA does not extend to acquirers of shares.
Australia
No placement document, prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or the ASIC, in relation to the offering.
This prospectus does not constitute a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under the Corporations Act 2001, or the Corporations Act, and does not purport to include the information required for a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under the Corporations Act.
Any offer in Australia of the shares may only be made to persons, the Exempt Investors, who are "sophisticated investors" (within the meaning of section 708(8) of the Corporations Act), "professional
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investors" (within the meaning of section 708(11) of the Corporations Act) or otherwise pursuant to one or more exemptions contained in section 708 of the Corporations Act so that it is lawful to offer the shares without disclosure to investors under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act.
The shares applied for by Exempt Investors in Australia must not be offered for sale in Australia in the period of 12 months after the date of allotment under the offering, except in circumstances where disclosure to investors under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act would not be required pursuant to an exemption under section 708 of the Corporations Act or otherwise or where the offer is pursuant to a disclosure document which complies with Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act. Any person acquiring shares must observe such Australian on-sale restrictions.
This prospectus contains general information only and does not take account of the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It does not contain any securities recommendations or financial product advice. Before making an investment decision, investors need to consider whether the information in this prospectus is appropriate to their needs, objectives and circumstances, and, if necessary, seek expert advice on those matters.
INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended, authorizes us to indemnify any director or officer under certain prescribed circumstances and subject to certain limitations against certain costs and expenses, including attorney's fees actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, to which a person is a party by reason of being one of our directors or officers if it is determined that such person acted in accordance with the applicable standard of conduct set forth in such statutory provisions. Our certificate of incorporation contains provisions relating to the indemnification of director and officers and our by-laws extend such indemnities to the full extent permitted by Delaware law. We currently maintain insurance for the benefit of any director or officer, which cover claims for which we could not indemnify such persons.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for the issuer by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, New York, New York. The underwriters have been represented in connection with this offering by Winston & Strawn LLP, Dallas, Texas.
The consolidated financial statements of Legacy Housing, Ltd., as of December 31, 2016 and 2017, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, appearing in this prospectus and registration statement have been audited by Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1, which includes exhibits, schedules and amendments, under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock we are offering pursuant to this prospectus. The rules and regulations of the SEC allow us to omit certain information
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from this prospectus that is included in the registration statement. Statements made in this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract, agreement or other document are summaries of all material information about the contract, agreement or other document summarized, but are not complete descriptions of all terms of those contracts, agreements or other documents. If we filed any of those contracts, agreements or other documents as an exhibit to the registration statement, you may read the contract, agreement or other document itself for a complete description of its terms. When we complete this offering, we will also be required to file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.
You can read our SEC filings, including the registration statement, over the Internet at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any document we file with the SEC at its public reference facilities at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. To receive copies of public records not posted to the SEC's web site at prescribed rates, you may complete an online form at http://www.sec.gov, send a fax to (202) 772-9337 or submit a written request to the SEC, Office of FOIA/PA Operations, 100 F Street, N.E., Mail Stop 2736, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on their public reference room.
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F-1
MONTGOMERY COSCIA GREILICH LLP
972.748.0300 p
972.748.0700 f
To
the Partners of
Legacy Housing, Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Legacy Housing, Ltd. (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' capital, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Partnership is not required to have an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supp01iing the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Legacy Housing, Ltd. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its operations and cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
MONTGOMERY
COSCIA GREILICH LLP
Plano, Texas
July 26, 2017
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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As of December 31, |
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2016 | |||
ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,009,311 | ||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $105,085 and $94,315, in 2016 and 2015, respectively |
1,286,187 | |||
Portfolio loans receivable, current |
3,591,078 | |||
Notes receivable from mobile home parks, current |
7,956,738 | |||
Advances to dealers, net of allowance for estimated losses of $25,564 and $19,983, in 2016 and 2015, repsectively |
674,661 | |||
Inventories, net |
37,480,102 | |||
Repossessed portfolio loans related inventory, net of allowance for estimated losses of $836,437 and $1,139,446 in 2016 and 2015 respectively |
2,467,900 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
2,092,029 | |||
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Total current assets |
56,976,822 | |||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net |
11,205,579 |
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PORTFOLIO LOANS RECEIVABLE, net |
68,498,515 | |||
NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM MOBILE HOME PARKS,net |
39,324,545 | |||
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS, net |
359,694 | |||
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Total assets |
$ | 176,365,155 | ||
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 4,384,411 | ||
Accrued liabilities |
5,043,767 | |||
Note payable to Captives |
1,500,000 | |||
Escrow liability |
3,157,713 | |||
Line of credit Revolver 1 |
27,561,349 | |||
Current portion of notes payable |
246,933 | |||
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Total current liabilities |
41,894,173 | |||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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Line of credit Revolver 2 |
12,000,000 | |||
Notes payable, net of current portion |
4,169,795 | |||
Dealer portfolio positions |
5,340,375 | |||
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Total liabilities |
63,404,343 | |||
PARTNERS' CAPITAL |
||||
Legacy Housing Ltd. |
111,900,502 | |||
Non-controlling interest |
1,060,310 | |||
| | | | |
Total capital |
112,960,812 | |||
| | | | |
Total liabilities and capital |
$ | 176,365,155 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
2016 | |||
NET REVENUES |
$ | 113,728,016 | ||
COST OF REVENUES |
84,170,393 | |||
| | | | |
Gross profit |
29,557,623 | |||
OPERATING EXPENSES |
||||
Selling, general & administrative expenses |
11,029,652 | |||
Provision for loan losses |
908,641 | |||
| | | | |
|
11,938,293 | |||
| | | | |
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS |
17,619,330 | |||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
||||
Non-operating interest income |
214,490 | |||
Interest expense |
(172,990 | ) | ||
Other income, net |
51,958 | |||
Realized gain on investments |
| |||
Gain on early settlement of dealer portfolio positions |
66,430 | |||
| | | | |
Total other income |
159,887 | |||
| | | | |
Income before state income tax expense |
17,779,217 | |||
STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
(209,191 | ) | ||
| | | | |
NET INCOME |
$ | 17,570,026 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
|
Legacy Housing, Ltd. |
Non-Controlling interest |
Total Capital |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2015 |
101,235,180 | 1,060,310 | 102,295,490 | |||||||
Distributions |
(6,904,704 | ) | | (6,904,704 | ) | |||||
Net income |
17,570,026 | | 17,570,026 | |||||||
| | | | | | | | | | |
BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2016 |
$ | 111,900,501 | $ | 1,060,310 | $ | 112,960,812 | ||||
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
For the year ended December 31, |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
2016 | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
||||
Net income |
$ | 17,570,026 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
593,360 | |||
Realized gain on investments |
| |||
Gain on derivative related activity |
(26,351 | ) | ||
Gain on early settlement of dealer portfolio positions |
| |||
Provisions for loan losses and estimated credit losses |
926,087 | |||
Provision for slow moving inventory |
(90,408 | ) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
||||
Accounts receivable |
2,808,195 | |||
Portfolio loans receivable |
(16,503,582 | ) | ||
Notes receivable from mobile home parks |
(2,837,885 | ) | ||
Advances to dealers |
57,801 | |||
Inventories |
(3,297,252 | ) | ||
Repossessed portfolio loans related inventory |
204,530 | |||
Promissory notes receivable |
(1,563,518 | ) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
333,331 | |||
Other non-current assets |
||||
Accounts payable |
(2,141,405 | ) | ||
Accrued liabilities |
(420,102 | ) | ||
Escrow liability |
1,168,575 | |||
Dealer portfolio positions |
1,208,688 | |||
| | | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
(2,009,910 | ) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
||||
Cash paid for purchases of property, plant and equipment |
(2,183,683 | ) | ||
Proceeds from the sale of investments |
| |||
| | | | |
Net cash used in investing activities |
(2,183,683 | ) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||
Partner distributions |
(6,904,704 | ) | ||
Proceeds from line of credit Revolver 1 |
40,766,882 | |||
Payments on line of credit Revolver 1 |
(42,740,538 | ) | ||
Proceeds from line of credit Revolver 2 |
12,000,000 | |||
Proceeds from note payable |
515,000 | |||
Principal payments on note payable |
(220,966 | ) | ||
Principal payments on notes payable to Captives |
1,500,000 | |||
| | | | |
Net cash used in financing activities |
4,915,674 | |||
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
722,081 | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR |
287,230 | |||
| | | | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR |
$ | 1,009,311 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
||||
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST |
$ | 1,200,145 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
CASH PAID FOR TAXES |
$ | 105,443 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2016
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Legacy Housing, Ltd. (the "Partnership") is a Texas limited partnership formed in May 2005 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The Partnership (1) builds and provides for the transport of mobile homes, (2) provides wholesale financing to dealers and mobile home parks and (3) provides retail financing to consumers. The Partnership manufactures its mobile homes at plants located in Fort Worth, Texas, Commerce, Texas and Eatonton, Georgia and finances its mobile homes through its consignment division. The Partnership relies on a network of dealers to market and sell its mobile homes. The Partnership also sells homes directly to dealers and mobile home parks. The Partnership will be dissolved upon an event of dissolution as stated in the partnership agreement, or December 31, 2103.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The Partnership's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Legacy Housing, Ltd., and its general partner GPLH, LLC ("GPLH"), a variable interest entity. The Partnership determined it was the primary beneficiary of GPLH based on the power it maintained to direct the activities of GPLH, through common ownership with the Partnership, and the implicit obligation it had to extend financial support to GPLH. GPLH did not have operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2016. The Partnership has no ownership interest in GPLH and accordingly, the capital accounts of GPLH have been presented as a non-controlling interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Partnership considers all cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Partnership maintains cash balances in bank accounts that may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Partnership has not incurred any losses from such accounts and management considers the risk of loss to be minimal.
Accounts Receivable
Included in accounts receivable are receivables for direct sales of mobile homes to customers, interest receivables, receivables from the sales of parts and supplies to customers, and advances to dealers. Advances to dealers enable the dealers to acquire mobile homes on the secondary market and are charged interest until the advance is repaid, which generally occurs when the acquired mobile home is sold by the dealer.
Accounts receivable are subject to normal industry risk and the Partnership provides for reserves against accounts receivable for estimated losses that may result from a customer's inability to pay the amounts owed. The Partnership provides for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance.
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Portfolio Loans Receivable
Portfolio loans receivable result from financing transactions entered into with retail buyers of mobile homes sold through retail dealers. Portfolio loans receivable generally consist of the sales price and any additional financing fees, less the customer's down payment. Interest income is recognized monthly as payments come due. The average contractual interest rate per loan was 13.9% as of December 31, 2016. Portfolio loans receivable have maturities that range from 5 to 25 years.
Loan applications go through an underwriting process which considers credit history to evaluate credit risk. Interest rates on approved loans are determined by a buyer's credit score and down payment amount. The Partnership uses payment history to monitor the credit quality of the portfolio loans on an ongoing basis.
The Partnership assesses the collectability of loans on a loan by loan basis to determine if formal foreclosure proceedings are necessary. The total principal balance of portfolio loans for which the Partnership has begun formal foreclosure proceedings was $1,224,769 at December 31, 2016.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The Partnership has established an allowance for loan losses for portfolio loans receivable. The policy for determining the allowance is based on current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay and historical loss experience. The Partnership believes allowances are adequate to absorb any known or probable losses. Payments not collected on or before their scheduled payment date, generally monthly, are considered past due. The Partnership will charge off a loan once it is determined to be uncollectible. At the time of charge off, the Partnership will estimate the loss based on the estimated fair value of the related collateral for the loan.
The Partnership's policy is to place a portfolio loan on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is past due and remains unpaid for 90 days or more. Payments received on nonaccrual portfolio loans are accounted for on a cash basis, first to interest and then to principal. The accrual of interest resumes when the past due principal or interest payments are brought within 90 days of current. Due to management's judgment in setting the allowance for loan losses, the principal balance of portfolio loans on nonaccrual status does not directly represent the balance in allowance for loan losses. Total principal outstanding for portfolio loans on nonaccrual status was $1,290,431 as of December 31, 2016.
Notes Receivable from Mobile Home Parks
The notes receivable from mobile home parks ("MHP Notes") relate to mobile homes sold to mobile home parks financed through notes receivable. The notes have varying maturity dates and call for monthly principal and interest payments. The MHP Notes are collateralized by the mobile homes being financed and are typically personally guaranteed by the borrowers. The interest rate on the MHP Notes are typically set at 4.0% above prime with a minimum of 8.0%.
The Partnership reserves for estimated losses on the MHP Notes based on current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay, the borrower's financial strength, and historical loss experience. The allowance for loan losses on MHP Notes was $50,573 at December 31, 2016.
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined as follows: raw material costs are determined using standard costs which are updated periodically for actual costs. Purchased finished goods inventory is carried at purchased cost and is tracked using the specific identification method. The cost of manufactured finished goods inventory is determined using the retail inventory method adapted for specific circumstances of the Partnership. Manufacturing costs include costs of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. The Partnership records repossessed homes as part of inventory on the repossession date at the lower of the principal balance outstanding on the related loan or at fair market value.
The Partnership regularly evaluates slow-moving inventory based on the age and market value of comparable units. The Partnership determined a reserve for slow moving inventory was not necessary for finished goods inventory. Dealers pay freight costs to receive consigned inventory and annual carrying charges as an incentive to sell these units.
An aging of finished goods inventory as of December 31, 2016 was as follows:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Aged less than 1 year |
$ | 20,106,829 | ||
More than 1 but less than 2 |
5,181,833 | |||
More than 2 but less than 3 |
1,921,062 | |||
More than 3 but less than 4 |
313,432 | |||
More than 4 but less than 5 |
| |||
More than 5 years |
22,181 | |||
| | | | |
|
$ | 27,545,337 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each asset. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of assets are as follows: buildings and improvements, 30 to 39 years; vehicles, 5 years; machinery and equipment, 7 years; and furniture and fixtures, 7 years. Repair and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals or betterments which extend the useful lives of existing property, plant and equipment are capitalized and depreciated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Partnership reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped at the lowest level in which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. In such cases, if the future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying assets are less than the carrying amount, then the carrying amount of the long-lived asset will be adjusted for impairment to a level commensurate with a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying asset or its
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
determinable fair value. No impairment for long-lived assets was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Dealer Portfolio Positions
The dealer portfolio positions balance represents obligations to dealers payable in the future for deferred profits on homes sold by the dealers and amounts representing compensation for assisting with collection efforts on the portfolio loans. The payments on the obligation begin after the Partnership has recovered its contribution to the portfolio loan. The Partnership's contribution amount is reduced by payments received on the portfolio loans.
PRODUCT WARRANTIES
The Partnership provides retail home buyers with a one year warranty from the date of purchase on manufactured inventory. Product warranty costs are accrued when the covered homes are sold to customers. Product warranty expense is recognized based on the terms of the product warranty and the related estimated costs. Factors used to determine the warranty liability include the number of homes under warranty and the historical costs incurred in servicing the warranties. The accrued warranty reserve is reduced as costs are incurred.
A tabular presentation of the activity within the warranty reserve account for the year ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Warranty reserve, beginning of period |
$ | | ||
Product warranty accrued |
2,780,255 | |||
Warranty costs incurred |
(2,413,793 | ) | ||
| | | | |
Warranty reserve, end of period |
$ | 2,125,685 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Partnership's financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, advances to dealers, portfolio loans, MHP Notes, accounts payable, lines of credit, notes payable and dealer portfolio positions.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their respective fair values because of the short-term maturities or expected settlement dates of these instruments. The advances to dealers, portfolio loans, MHP Notes and notes payable have interest rates which reflect market rates and their fair value approximates their carrying value. The lines of credit have variable rates of interest, which reflect current market rates of interest and their fair values approximates their carrying amounts.
It was not practical for the Partnership to estimate the fair value of dealer portfolio positions. The Partnership has not developed a working model nor experienced enough payment history to evaluate this liability on a fair value basis.
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Advertising Costs
The Partnership expenses all advertising and marketing expenses in the period incurred. Advertising costs for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $665,307.
Fair Value Measurements
The Partnership accounts for its investments and derivative instruments in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, which among other things provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level I measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level III measurements). The three levels of fair value hierarchy under ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, are as follows:
|
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Level I | Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The type of investments included in Level I include listed equities and listed derivatives. | ||
Level II |
Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for which inputs to the valuation methodology include: (1) Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (2) Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; (3) Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable; (4) Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. |
||
Level III |
Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. |
The asset or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The Partnership uses derivatives to manage risks related to interest rate movements. The Partnership does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes. Interest rate swap contracts are recognized as assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and are measured at fair value. The fair value was calculated and provided by the lender, a Level II input source per ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurement. Management reviewed the fair values for the instruments as provided by the lender and determined the related liability to be an accurate estimate of future losses to the Partnership.
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from mobile homes sold to independent dealers is generally recognized when the home is shipped and collectability is reasonably assured. Homes sold to independent dealers are generally paid for prior to shipment or financed by the independent dealer through standard industry arrangements. Retail sales made by dealers that have a consignment agreement with the Partnership are recognized when the Partnership receives full payment for direct sales and upon execution of a loan contract for Partnership financed loans. Revenue is recognized net of sales taxes.
Revenue from purchased home sales is recognized when title passes to the purchaser, and the Partnership receives full payment.
Revenue from transportation services is recognized when the service is performed, and the Partnership receives full payment.
Interest income on advances to dealers, MHP Notes and portfolio loans are recognized on an accrual basis. Prepaid financing charges received on portfolio loans are deferred and recognized in interest income over the life of the loan.
The major classes of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 were as follows:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manufactured homes revenue |
$ | 91,810,821 | ||
Purchased homes revenue |
7,276,497 | |||
Transportation revenue |
876,673 | |||
Interest income |
13,760,950 | |||
| | | | |
Net revenues |
$ | 113,724,941 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs for transportation revenues and products sold are recognized as a component of cost of revenues and were $1,702,113 for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income Taxes
The Partnership is a Texas limited partnership and is not a taxpaying entity for federal income tax purposes. As a result, no federal income tax expense has been recorded. The Partnership's annual tax
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
income or loss is allocated to individual partners for reporting on their own individual federal tax returns. The Partnership is subject to certain state and local taxes.
The Partnership applies ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, in establishing standards for accounting for uncertain tax positions. The Partnership evaluates uncertain tax positions with the presumption of audit detection and applies a "more likely than not" standard to evaluate the recognition of tax benefits or provisions. ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, applies a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefits or provisions to record in the consolidated financial statements. The Partnership first determines whether any amount may be recognized and then determines how much of a tax benefit or provision should be recognized. As of December 31, 2016, the Partnership had no uncertain tax positions.
CONCENTRATIONS
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Partnership to concentrations of credit risk are accounts receivable, advances to dealers, portfolio loans, and notes receivable from mobile home parks. Management believes that its credit policies are adequate to minimize potential credit risk related to accounts receivable. The portfolio loans are secured by the mobile homes that were financed through the loan. The MHP Notes are secured by mobile homes and other assets. For the year ended December 31, 2016, two customers represented approximately 33% of MHP Notes.
3. PORTFOLIO LOANS RECEIVABLE
Portfolio loans, net of allowance for loan losses and deferred financing fees, consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio loans receivable |
$ | 79,219,928 | ||
Deferred financing fees, net |
(713,093 | ) | ||
Allowance for loan losses |
(6,417,242 | ) | ||
| | | | |
Portfolio loans receivable, net |
$ | 72,089,593 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
The principal balance outstanding on the portfolio loans and the expected principal collections for the next five years and thereafter were as follows as of December 31, 2016:
2017 |
$ | 3,591,078 | ||
2018 |
3,666,885 | |||
2019 |
4,102,291 | |||
2020 |
4,492,847 | |||
2021 |
4,829,151 | |||
Thereafter |
58,537,676 | |||
| | | | |
|
$ | 79,219,928 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
3. PORTFOLIO LOANS RECEIVABLE (Continued)
The allowance for loan losses and net charge off activity consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Allowance Activity: |
||||
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period |
$ | 5,262,577 | ||
Provision for loan losses |
1,468,314 | |||
Net charge-offs |
(313,649 | ) | ||
| | | | |
Allowance for loan losses, end of period |
$ | 6,417,242 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
A detailed aging of portfolio loans receivable that are past due as of December 31, 2016 were as follows:
|
2016 | % | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total portfolio loans receivable |
$ | 79,219,928 | 100.0 | ||||
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Past due portfolio loans: |
|||||||
31 - 60 days past due |
$ | 518,475 | 0.6 | ||||
61 - 120 days past due |
881,333 | 1.1 | |||||
121 - 180 days past due |
279,388 | 0.4 | |||||
Greater than 180 days past due |
213,736 | 0.3 | |||||
| | | | | | | |
Total past due |
$ | 1,892,932 | 2.4 | ||||
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
4. NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM MOBILE HOME PARKS
The principal balance outstanding on the MHP Notes and the expected collections for the next five years and thereafter were as follows as of December 31, 2016:
2017 |
$ | 7,956,738 | ||
2018 |
8,140,613 | |||
2019 |
5,434,170 | |||
2020 |
5,227,240 | |||
2021 |
5,125,460 | |||
Thereafter |
15,397,062 | |||
| | | | |
|
$ | 47,281,283 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
5. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Raw materials |
$ | 9,509,947 | ||
Work in progress |
360,115 | |||
Finished goods |
27,545,337 | |||
Land and homes |
103,049 | |||
| | | | |
|
37,518,448 | |||
Less allowance for slow moving inventory |
(38,346 | ) | ||
| | | | |
Net |
$ | 37,480,102 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Land |
$ | 3,019,844 | ||
Buildings and leashold improvements |
8,365,297 | |||
Vehicles |
1,035,772 | |||
Machinery and equipment |
2,435,353 | |||
Furniture and fixtures |
134,159 | |||
| | | | |
|
14,990,425 | |||
Less accumulated depreciation |
(3,784,846 | ) | ||
| | | | |
|
$ | 11,205,579 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Depreciation expense was $576,190 with $190,988 included as a component of cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016.
7. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Other non-current assets includes prepaid rent. Net prepaid rent was $359,694 at December 31, 2016. The prepaid rent is being amortized on a straight line basis over 19 years and 10 months, the life of the lease. Amortization of prepaid rent was $25,210 for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
8. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
|
2016 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Warranty reserve |
$ | 2,125,685 | ||
Litigation reserve |
425,000 | |||
Payroll related liabilities |
| |||
Derivative liabilities |
13,986 | |||
Credit card liabilities |
215,779 | |||
Customer deposits |
1,106,664 | |||
Other accrued liabilities |
1,156,653 | |||
| | | | |
|
$ | 5,043,767 | ||
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
9. DEBT
Lines of Credit
Revolver 1
The Partnership has a revolving line of credit ("Revolver 1") with Capital One, N.A. with a maximum credit limit of $35,000,000 at December 31, 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2016, Revolver 1 accrued interest at one month LIBOR plus 2.00%. The interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2016 was 2.77%. Amounts available under Revolver 1 are subject to a formula based on eligible portfolio loans and MHP Notes and are secured by all accounts receivable and a percentage of the portfolio loans receivable and MHP Notes. The amount of available credit under Revolver 1 was $7,438,651 at December 31, 2016. The Partnership was in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 2016.
On May 12, 2017, subsequent to the consolidated balance sheet date, Revolver 1 was amended to extend the maturity date to May 11, 2020 and increase the maximum borrowing availability to $45,000,000.
Revolver 1 is subject to an unused facility fee of 0.25% per annum of the unused balance. Revolver 1 is subject to a lock-box arrangement with the lender and in accordance with ASC 470-10-45, Classification of Debt, the Partnership classified Revolver 1 as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheet.
Revolver 2
In April of 2016, the Partnership entered into an agreement with Veritex Community Bank to secure an additional revolving line of credit of $15,000,000 ("Revolver 2"). Revolver 2 accrues interest at one month LIBOR plus 2.25% and all unpaid principal and interest is due at maturity on April 3, 2019. Revolver 2 is secured by all finished goods inventory excluding repossessed portfolio loans related inventory. Amounts available under Revolver 2 are subject to a formula based on eligible inventory. The amount of available credit under Revolver 2 was $3,000,000 at December 31, 2016. The Partnership was in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 2016.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
9. DEBT (Continued)
Interest incurred under Revolver 1 is considered a cost of financing portfolio loans receivable, MHP Notes and other financing receivables and interest incurred under Revolver 2 is considered a cost associated with the consignment fee revenues received from dealers for holding inventory on their lots. Accordingly, the Partnership included interest incurred under Revolver 1 and Revolver 2 in cost of revenues on the consolidated statement of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest expense included as a component of cost of revenues was $1,071,120.
Notes Payable
On April 7, 2011, the Partnership signed a promissory note for $4,830,000 with Woodhaven Bank. The amount due under the promissory note accrues interest at an annual rate of 3.85% through February 2, 2017 and then at the prime interest rate plus 0.60% through maturity on April 7, 2018. The promissory note calls for monthly principal and interest payments of $29,706 with a final payment due at maturity of $3,676,651. The note is secured by certain real property of the Partnership. The balance outstanding on the note payable at December 31, 2016 was $3,924,059.
On May 24, 2016, the Partnership signed a promissory note for $515,000 with Eagle One, LLC collateralized by the purchase of real property located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The amount due under the promissory note accrues interest at an annual rate of 6.00%. The promissory note calls for monthly principal and interest payments of $5,718 until June 1, 2026. The balance outstanding on the note payable at December 31, 2016 was $492,669.
Future minimum principal payments on the notes payable at December 31, 2016 were as follows:
2017 |
$ | 246,933 | ||
2018 |
3,756,237 | |||
2019 |
45,022 | |||
2020 |
47,799 | |||
2021 |
50,747 | |||
Thereafter |
269,990 | |||
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$ | 4,416,728 | ||
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Note Payable to Captive
On February 2, 2016, the Partnership entered into a $1,500,000 note payable agreement with stated annual interest rates of 3.75% with a captive insurance company (the "Captive") which is a related party through common ownership. The note is due on demand. Interest paid on the note payable to the Captive was $48,688 for the period ended December 31, 2016. The balance outstanding on the note payable to the Captive at December 31, 2016 was $1,500,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
9. DEBT (Continued)
PILOT Agreement
In December of 2016, the Partnership entered into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes ("PILOT") agreement commonly offered in Georgia by local community development programs to encourage industry development. The net effect of the PILOT agreement is to provide the Partnership with incentives through the abatement of local, city and county property taxes and to provide financing for improvements to the Partnership's Georgia plant (the "Project"). In connection with the PILOT agreement, the Putman County Development Authority provides a credit facility for up to $10,000,000 which can be drawn upon to fund Project improvements and capital expenditures as defined in the agreement. If funds are drawn, the Partnership would pay transactions costs and debt service payments. The PILOT agreement requires interest payments of 6.00% per annum on outstanding balances which is due each December 1st through maturity on December 1, 2021 at which time all unpaid principal and interest are due. The PILOT agreement is collateralized by the assets of the Project. As of December 31, 2016, the Partnership had not drawn on this credit facility.
10. DERIVATIVES
On February 2, 2012, the Partnership entered into a master interest rate swap agreement. The Partnership elected not to designate the interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges and therefore, gains or losses on the agreements as well as the other offsetting gains or losses on the hedged items attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. ASC 815-10, Derivatives and Hedging, requires derivative instruments to be measured at fair value and recorded in the statements of financial position as either assets or liabilities. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are included in accrued liabilities and were $13,986 at December 31, 2016. Included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 were gains of $26,352 which are the result of the changes in the fair values of the interest rate swap agreements.
The Partnership entered into interest rate swap agreements with Capital One Bank to fix the variable rate portion for $5,000,000 of the line of credit to an average fixed rate of 1.16%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various dates through December 1, 2017.
11. PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Capital accounts have been established for each partner and are maintained according to the partnership agreement. Each partner's capital account is increased for the fair value of the partner's contributions, the partner's share of profits, and the amount of any Partnership liabilities assumed by the partner. Each partner's capital account is decreased for the fair value of any property distributed, the partner's share of losses, and the amount of any Partnership liabilities assumed by the partner.
All net profits and losses are allocated to each partner pro rata in accordance with each partner's respective partnership interest during the period over which such profits and losses were accrued. Any Partnership losses which cannot be allocated to the remaining partners without creating a negative capital account shall be allocated to the remaining partners in proportion to their capital accounts until all partners have a capital account of zero. Net losses allocated when all partners have a capital account of zero shall be allocated proportionately among the partners according to their respective partnership interests. GPLH may make cash or in-kind property distributions to the partners on a pro
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2016
11. PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Continued)
rata or non pro rata basis in its sole, absolute, unlimited, and non-reviewable discretion. Prior to the distribution of in-kind property distributions, the difference between the established fair market value and the book value of the property to be distributed shall be adjusted by a credit or charge, as is appropriate, to the partner's interest. Upon distribution, the adjusted value shall be charged to the capital accounts of the partner or partners receiving the distribution.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Bell Mobile Homes ("BMH") is a company that purchases mobile homes from the Partnership. The owner of BMH is also a partner in the Partnership. Accounts receivable balances due from BMH were $40,895 at December 31, 2016. Accounts payable balances due to BMH were $53,892 at December 31, 2016. Sales revenues related to BMH for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $2,321,393.
Shipley Bros, Ltd ("Shipley") is a company that purchases mobile homes from the Partnership. Certain owners of Shipley are also partners in the Partnership. Accounts receivable balances due from Shipley were $67,957 at December 31, 2016. Mobile home sales revenues related to Shipley for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $2,020,478.
13. LITIGATION
The Partnership is party to certain legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course and are incidental to its business. Legal proceedings that affect the Partnership allege, among other things, breach of contract and warranty, product liability and personal injury. Although litigation is inherently uncertain, based on past experience and the information currently available, management does not believe that the current pending and threatened litigation or claims will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
However, future events or circumstances currently unknown to management will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on the Partnership's financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Partnership has evaluated events or transactions occurring after December 31, 2016, the consolidated balance sheet date, through July 26, 2017, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and identified no events or transactions not previously disclosed in these notes to the consolidated financial statements which would impact the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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Shares
Legacy Housing Corporation
Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
B. Riley FBR | OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL |
, 2018
Until , 2018 (25 days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that buy, sell or trade shares of our common stock, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This delivery requirement is in addition to the obligation of dealers to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following table sets forth all expenses and costs expected to be paid by us, other than estimated underwriting discounts and commissions, in connection with this offering. All amounts shown are estimates except for the SEC registration fee, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) filing fee and The Nasdaq Global Market listing fee:
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Amount to be Paid |
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SEC registration fee |
$ | * | ||
FINRA filing fee |
* | |||
Nasdaq listing fee |
* | |||
Blue Sky fees and expenses |
* | |||
Printing and engraving expenses |
* | |||
Legal fees and expenses |
* | |||
Accounting fees and expenses |
* | |||
Transfer agent and registrar fees |
* | |||
Miscellaneous |
* | |||
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Total |
$ | * |
Each of the amounts set forth above, other than the registration fee and the FINRA filing fee, is an estimate.
ITEM 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Effective as of January 1, 2018, we converted from a Texas limited partnership into a Delaware corporation and changed our name to Legacy Housing Corporation. In connection with this conversion, we adopted a certificate of incorporation and bylaws and are now governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law, or the DGCL. Section 145(a) of the DGCL provides that a Delaware corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
Section 145(b) of the DGCL provides that a Delaware corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person acted in any of the capacities set forth above, against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted under similar standards, except that no indemnification may be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was
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brought shall determine that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to be indemnified for such expenses which the court shall deem proper.
Section 145 of the DGCL further provides that: (i) to the extent that a former or present director or officer of a corporation has been successful in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) or in the defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith; (ii) indemnification provided for by Section 145 shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the indemnified party may be entitled; and (iii) the corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any present or former director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or any person who at the request of the corporation was serving in such capacity for another entity against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liabilities under Section 145.
In addition, the proposed form of Underwriting Agreement (to be filed by amendment) is expected to provide for indemnification of our directors and officers by the underwriter against certain liabilities.
Article VI of our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to provide for the indemnification of officers, directors and third parties acting on our behalf to the fullest extent permissible under Delaware law.
We intend to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors, executive officers and others, in addition to indemnification provided for in our bylaws, and intend to enter into indemnification agreements with any new directors and executive officers in the future.
We have purchased and intend to maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer against any loss arising from any claim asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, subject to certain exclusions.
See also the undertakings set forth in response to Item 17 herein.
ITEM 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Effective January 1, 2018, we converted from a Texas limited partnership into a Delaware corporation. In connection with the conversion, all of our outstanding partnership interests were converted on a proportional basis into shares of common stock. The issuance of shares of common stock to our partners in the conversion was exempt from registration under the Securities Act by virtue of the exemption contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act on the basis that the transactions did not involve a public offering. No underwriters were involved in the issuance.
ITEM 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Exhibit Number |
Description | ||
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1.1 | ** | Form of Underwriting Agreement. | |
3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Legacy Housing Corporation. | ||
3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Legacy Housing Corporation. | ||
4.1 | Specimen Common Stock Certificate. | ||
5.1 | ** | Opinion of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, as to the legality of the common stock. | |
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Exhibit Number |
Description | ||
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10.1 | | 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. | |
10.2 | Promissory Note, dated December 14, 2011, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Capital One, N.A. | ||
10.3 | Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated December 12, 2013, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Capital One, N.A. | ||
10.4 | Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated March 31, 2014, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Capital One, N.A. | ||
10.5 | Third Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated May 12, 2017, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Capital One, N.A. | ||
10.6 | Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 2015, between Legacy Housing, Ltd. and Capital One, N.A. | ||
10.7 | Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated April 4, 2016, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Veritex Community Bank. | ||
10.8 | Promissory Note, dated April 7, 2011, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Woodhaven Bank Fossil Creek, a Branch of Woodhaven National Bank. | ||
10.9 | Promissory Note, dated May 24, 2016, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to Eagle One, LLC. | ||
10.10 | Promissory Note, dated February 16, 2016, from Legacy Housing, Ltd. to DT Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. | ||
10.11 | * | Lease Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2016, between Putnam Development Authority and Legacy Housing, Ltd., together with related Option Agreement. | |
10.12 | * | Bond Purchase Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2016, between Putnam Development Authority and Legacy Housing, Ltd. | |
10.13 | * | Form of Indemnification Agreement. | |
10.14 | ** | Employment, Non-Disclosure, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement between Legacy Housing Corporation and Curtis D. Hodgson. | |
10.15 | ** | Employment, Non-Disclosure, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement between Legacy Housing Corporation and Kenneth E. Shipley. | |
14.1 | * | Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. | |
14.2 | * | Code of Ethics for the CEO and Senior Financial Officers. | |
21.1 | List of subsidiaries. | ||
23.1 | ** | Consent of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP (included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1). | |
23.2 | ** | Consent of Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP, independent registered public accountants. | |
24.1 | ** | Power of Attorney (set forth on signature page of the registration statement). |
Unless otherwise indicated, exhibit has been previously filed.
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All financial statement schedules are omitted because the information called for is not required or is shown either in the consolidated financial statements or in the notes thereto.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification by the Registrant for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14 or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(l) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Bedford, State of Texas, on the day of , 2018.
LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION | ||||||
By: |
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Name: | Curtis D. Hodgson | |||||
Title: | Co-Chief Executive Officer |
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Curtis D. Hodgson, Kenneth E. Shipley and Neal Suit, and each of them, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement and to sign any registration statement for the same offering covered by the Registration Statement that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature
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Title
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Date
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Curtis D. Hodgson |
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director (principal executive officer) | , 2018 | ||
Kenneth E. Shipley |
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director (principal executive officer) |
, 2018 |
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Jeffrey V. Burt |
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) |
, 2018 |
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Director |
, 2018 |
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Director |
, 2018 |
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Director |
, 2018 |
Exhibit 10.11
PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(a public body corporate and politic, as Landlord),
and
LEGACY HOUSING, LTD
(a Texas limited partnership, as Tenant)
LEASE AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 1, 2016
THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE PROJECT LEASED HEREUNDER, THIS LEASE AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN REVENUES AND RECEIPTS DERIVED HEREUNDER, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN UNASSIGNED RIGHTS, AS DEFINED HEREIN, HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND PLEDGED AS SECURITY FOR THE $10,000,000 MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (LEGACY HOUSING, LTD PROJECT), SERIES 2016, AS PROVIDED IN A DEED TO SECURE DEBT, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, OF EVEN DATE HEREWITH, BETWEEN THE PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LEGACY HOUSING, LTD AND SUCCESSOR HOLDERS OF SUCH BOND.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(This Table of Contents is not a part of this Lease Agreement and is only for convenience of reference.)
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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION |
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Definitions |
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Section 1.2. |
Construction of Certain Terms |
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Section 1.3. |
Table of Contents; Titles and Headings |
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Section 1.4. |
Contents of Certificates or Opinions |
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ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS |
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Section 2.1. |
Representations by the Issuer |
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Section 2.2. |
Representations by the Company |
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ARTICLE III LEASING CLAUSE; SECURITY; TITLE |
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Section 3.1. |
Lease of the Project |
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Section 3.2. |
Security for Payments Under the Bond |
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Section 3.3. |
Warranties and Covenants of Issuer as to Title |
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Section 3.4. |
Warranties and Covenants of Company as to Title |
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Section 3.5. |
Acknowledgement of Subordination |
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ARTICLE IV ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF THE PROJECT; ISSUANCE OF THE BOND; FUNDS |
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Section 4.1. |
Agreement to Acquire and Install the Project |
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Section 4.2. |
Agreement to Issue the Bond |
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Section 4.3. |
Application of Proceeds |
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Section 4.4. |
Draws under Bond Purchase Loan Agreement |
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Section 4.5. |
Obligation of the Parties to Cooperate in Furnishing Documents; Reliance of the Custodian |
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Section 4.6. |
Excess Costs |
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Section 4.7. |
Authorized Company and Issuer Representatives and Successors |
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Section 4.8. |
Enforcement of Remedies Against Contractors and Subcontractors and Their Sureties and Against Manufacturers and Vendors |
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Section 4.9. |
Appointment of Agent |
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ARTICLE V EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS LEASE; DURATION OF LEASE TERM; RENTAL PROVISIONS; NATURE OF OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY |
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Section 5.1. |
Effective Date of this Lease; Duration of Lease Term |
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Section 5.2. |
Delivery and Acceptance of Possession |
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Section 5.3. |
Rents and Other Amounts Payable |
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Section 5.4. |
Place of Rental Payments |
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Section 5.5. |
Nature of Obligations of Company Hereunder |
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Section 5.6. |
Restrictions on the Use of Project |
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ARTICLE VI MAINTENANCE, TAXES, INSURANCE AND EMINENT DOMAIN |
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Section 6.1. |
Maintenance of Project |
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Section 6.2. |
Removal of Fixtures or Leased Equipment |
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Section 6.3. |
Taxes, Other Governmental Charges, and Utility Charges |
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Section 6.4. |
Insurance Required |
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Section 6.5. |
Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance |
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Section 6.6. |
Advances by the Issuer or the Holder |
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Section 6.7. |
Eminent Domain |
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ARTICLE VII DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, AND CONDEMNATION |
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Section 7.1. |
Election to Repair, Restore or Replace |
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Section 7.2. |
Election Not to Repair, Restore or Replace |
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ARTICLE VIII ADDITIONAL COVENANTS; ADDITIONAL BONDS |
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Section 8.1. |
No Warranty of Condition or Suitability by the Issuer |
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Section 8.2. |
Access to the Project and Records |
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Section 8.3. |
Good Standing in the State |
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Section 8.4. |
Indemnity |
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Section 8.5. |
Licenses and Permits |
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Section 8.6. |
Compliance with Laws |
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Section 8.7. |
Granting and Release of Easements |
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ARTICLE IX ASSIGNMENT, SUBLEASING, ENCUMBERING, AND SELLING; REDEMPTION; RENT PREPAYMENTS; ABATEMENT; EQUIPMENT |
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Section 9.1. |
Assignment and Subleasing |
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Section 9.2. |
Provisions Relating to Sale, Encumbrance, or Conveyance of the Project by the Issuer |
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Section 9.3. |
Pledge of this Lease by the Company |
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Section 9.4. |
Redemption of Bond |
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Section 9.5. |
Prepayment of Rents |
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Section 9.6. |
Company Entitled to Certain Rent Abatements if Bond Paid Prior to Maturity |
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Section 9.7. |
Installation of Other Machinery and Rented Equipment |
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Section 9.8. |
Reference to Bond Ineffective After Bond Paid |
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ARTICLE X EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES |
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Section 10.1. |
Events of Default Defined |
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Section 10.2. |
Remedies on Default |
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Section 10.3. |
Remedies Not Exclusive |
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Section 10.4. |
Company to Pay Fees and Expenses |
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Section 10.5. |
Waiver of Events of Default |
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ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS |
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Section 11.1. |
Companys Option to Terminate Lease |
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Section 11.2. |
Release of Portions of the Project |
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Section 11.3. |
Quiet Enjoyment |
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Section 11.4. |
Notices |
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Section 11.5. |
Construction and Binding Effect |
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Section 11.6. |
Severability |
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Section 11.7. |
Amounts Remaining in the Funds |
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Section 11.8. |
Fees Paid by the Company |
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Section 11.9. |
No Issuer Liability; Immunity of Members, Officers, and Employees of Issuer |
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Section 11.10. |
Amendments, Changes, and Modifications |
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Section 11.11. |
Execution of Counterparts |
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Section 11.12. |
Law Governing Construction of this Lease |
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Section 11.13. |
Covenants Run with Project |
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Section 11.14. |
Subordination to Security Document |
39 |
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Section 11.15. |
Net Lease |
39 |
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Section 11.16. |
Surrender of Project |
39 |
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Section 11.17. |
Immunity of Directors and Employees of Company |
39 |
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Section 11.18. |
Payments Due on Other than Business Days |
40 |
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Section 11.19. |
Holder of Pledged Interest |
40 |
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Section 11.20. |
Required Consent of Leasehold Mortgagee |
40 |
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Section 11.21. |
Estoppel Certificates |
40 |
Exhibit A - Description of the Leased Land
LEASE AGREEMENT
This LEASE AGREEMENT (this Lease), dated as of December 1, 2016, is by and between the PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Issuer), a development authority and public body corporate and politic created and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia (the State) and LEGACY HOUSING, LTD (the Company), a Texas limited partnership.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Issuer is a development authority and public body corporate and politic duly created by local amendment to the Georgia Constitution, 1968 Ga. L. p. 1860, continued by 1985 Ga. L. p. 3955 (collectively, the Act), the area of operation of which is Putnam County (the County); and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that the Issuer is created for the public purpose, among other purposes, of encouraging and promoting the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade, commerce and recreation within the County, and is authorized by the Act to issue its revenue bonds to finance land, buildings and related personal property to be located in the County; the Issuers revenue bonds are to be issued and validated under and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Revenue Bond Law of the State of Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 36-82-60, et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Act further authorizes and empowers the Issuer: (i) to lease any such projects; (ii) to pledge, mortgage, convey, assign, hypothecate or otherwise encumber such projects and the revenues therefrom as security for the Issuers revenue bonds; (iii) to receive and administer grants; and (iv) to do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires for the Issuer to issue its revenue bond in a maximum principal amount of $10,000,000 (hereinafter called the Maximum Principal Amount) to acquire land, one or more buildings and related improvements, building fixtures, building equipment, production equipment and other personal property (collectively, the Project) in the County and within the City of Eatonton (the City); the Project is to be owned by the Issuer and leased to the Company for use by the Company as a manufacturing facility; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolution (the Bond Resolution) adopted by the Issuer, authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bond to the Company, as both the Purchaser and the initial Bondholder, the execution of this Lease and the other Issuer Documents (identified in the Bond Resolution) relating to the Bond, the Issuer is pledging to the payment of the Bond the Pledged Security (as defined in the Bond Resolution).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows, provided that, in the performance of the agreements of the Issuer herein contained, any obligation it may thereby incur for the payment of money shall not constitute a general obligation of the Issuer but shall be payable
solely out of the Pledged Security for the Bond, and the Bond shall not constitute a general obligation of the Issuer nor constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the State or any other agency or political subdivision of the State, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
Section 1.1. Definitions. Certain capitalized words and terms used in this Lease are defined in the text hereof or in the Bond Resolution (defined below). In addition to the words and terms defined elsewhere herein and in the Bond Resolution, the following words and terms are defined terms under this Lease:
Additional Rent means the amounts payable by the Company, described in Section 5.3(b) of this Lease.
Additions or Alterations means modifications, upgrades, alterations, additions, enlargements, or expansions to property comprising the Project.
Affiliate means a Person which is controlled by the Company or its corporate successor, which controls the Company or its successor, or which is under common control with the Company or its successor (direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power constituting control of a Person for such purpose).
Authorized Company Representative means any officer or official of the Company or its general partner who executes this Lease on behalf of the Company, who is hereby appointed by the Company to serve in such capacity, and any other person or persons at the time, or from time to time, designated to act in such capacity on behalf of the Company by written certificate furnished to the Issuer, the Holder and the Custodian, containing the specimen signature of such person and executed on behalf of the Company by an authorized representative of the Company. Such certificate may appoint an alternate or alternates, each of whom shall be entitled to perform all duties of the Authorized Company Representative, and more than one person may be designated as an Authorized Company Representative. Each such appointment shall be effective until revoked in writing.
Authorized Issuer Representative means any officer or official of the Issuer who executes this Lease and any other person at the time designated to act on behalf of the Issuer by written certificate furnished to the Company, the Holder and the Custodian, containing the specimen signature of such person and signed on behalf of the Issuer by the Chairman or other officer of the Issuer; more than one person may be designated as an Authorized Issuer Representative.
Basic Rent means the rent payable by the Company to the Issuer, described under the subheading Basic Rent in Section 5.3(a) of this Lease.
Bond Documents means the documents, the forms of which are attached to the Bond Resolution as Exhibits B through F thereto.
Bond Purchase Loan Agreement means the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement, dated as of the Document Date, between the Issuer and the Company (in its capacities as the tenant hereunder and as the Purchaser), in substantially the form attached as Exhibit C to the Bond Resolution, as it may hereafter be amended in accordance with the Bond Resolution.
Bond Resolution means the resolution, adopted by the Issuer, as it may hereafter be amended in accordance with the terms thereof, providing the terms and provisions under which the Bond will be issued and pursuant to which the Pledged Security is assigned and pledged as security for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bond; the term Bond Resolution shall include any resolution supplemental or amendatory thereto.
Business Day means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, a legal holiday, or any other day on which banking institutions are authorized to be closed in the State.
City means the City of Eatonton.
Company means Legacy Housing, LTD, a Texas limited partnership, and any successor tenant under this Lease.
Company Documents means those of the Bond Documents to which the Company is to be a party signatory.
Corporate Successor and corporate successor mean any corporation or limited liability company into which the Company may merge, any corporation or limited liability company resulting from a consolidation to which the Company is a party or any corporation or limited liability company to which the Company transfers its interest under this Lease, and also includes any Corporate Successor (as above defined, but substituting corporate successor for Company) of a Corporate Successor.
Costs of the Project means those aggregate costs and expenses paid or incurred in connection with the acquisition, construction, equipping and installation of the Project and permitted by the Act and Section 4.3 hereof to be paid or reimbursed from proceeds of the Bond.
County means Putnam County, Georgia.
Custodian means the Company, or any other Person that is serving from time to time as Custodian of the Funds.
Debt Service and debt service mean, as to the Bond, the principal of, interest on and redemption amount, if any, payable on the Bond.
Debt Service Payment Date means, as to the Bond, any Principal Payment Date or Interest Payment Date and any date on which the Bond is to be redeemed, in whole or in part, and includes any special Debt Service Payment Date established as provided in the Bond Resolution.
Default Interest Rate means, as to the Bond, as to delinquent payments of Basic Rent under this Lease and the Debt Service on the Bond, the Stated Interest Rate, and as to delinquent payments of Additional Rent under this Lease, means the lesser of the Prime Rate plus 300 basis points or the maximum rate allowed by law.
Document Date means the date of this Lease.
Economic Development Agreement means the Economic Development Agreement, dated as of the Document Date, between the Issuer and the Company, and acknowledged by the County, the City, the Board of Tax Assessors of Putnam County and the Tax Commissioner of Putnam County, in substantially the form attached to the Bond Resolution as Exhibit F.
Environmental Laws means all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, programs, permits, guidance, orders, and consent decrees relating to health, safety, and environmental matters, including, but not limited to, all current Environmental Laws as of the date hereof, or as those Environmental Laws may be amended, revised or superseded, of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Project addressing pollution or the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 through 2629; the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11001, et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f through 300j; and all similar laws (including implementing regulations) of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Project, regardless of whether or not any such liability or violation relates to any period prior to the acquisition of the Project by the Issuer or its acquisition theretofore by the Company.
Event of Default means, when used with respect to this Lease, the events specified in Section 10.1 of this Lease, and when used with reference to any other instrument any Event of Default, event of default, Default, or default (as such term is defined in such other instrument).
Governing Body means, as to the Issuer, the members of the Issuer acting as its board of directors.
Government Obligations means any direct and general obligations of the United States of America (including obligations issued or held in book-entry form on the books of the Department of Treasury of the United States of America) or obligations the payment of the principal of and interest on which when due are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America.
Holder and Bondholder mean the Person in whose name the Bond is registered on the registration books of the Issuer and, as stated in Section 4.2 of this Lease, initially means the Purchaser.
Interest Payment Date means the first December 1 following the issue date of the Bond and on each December 1 thereafter, with the final interest payment being due on the Maturity Date, unless the Bond is earlier retired in full by redemption.
Issuer Documents means those of the Bond Documents to which the Issuer is to be a party signatory.
Leased Equipment means any building fixtures, building equipment and other personal property that the Company elects to include in the Project.
Leased Improvements means all of the buildings and related improvements located and to be located on the Leased Land and all Additions or Alterations, replacements and substitutions for any portion thereof.
Leased Land means the land described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Leasehold Mortgage means any leasehold mortgage or leasehold deed to secure debt pursuant to which the Company pledges its interest in this Lease to a Lender.
Leasehold Mortgagee means a holder of a Leasehold Mortgage.
Lease Term means the term of this Lease as specified in Section 5.1 hereof.
Lender means any financial institution which has advanced credit to the Company with respect to the Project.
Loan Documents means the loan documents with respect to the Companys Leasehold Mortgage or a Superior Security Document.
Net Proceeds means, when used with respect to any proceeds of casualty insurance received with respect to any damage or destruction of the Project, proceeds of sale or any eminent domain award (or proceeds of sale in lieu of a taking by eminent domain) or with respect to any other recovery on a contractual claim or claim for damage to or for taking of the Project, or any part thereof, the gross proceeds from such insurance, eminent domain award, sale or recovery with respect to which that term is used remaining after payment of all costs and expenses (including attorneys fees and reimbursable expenses) incurred in the collection of such gross proceeds.
Non-Renewal Notice means a written notice given by the Company to the Issuer and the Holder that the Company elects not to exercise an option granted in Section 5.1 hereof to renew this Lease for the next consecutive renewal term, which notice shall constitute an irrevocable agreement on the part of the Company either: (a) to cause the Bond to be redeemed at the end of the then-current term of this Lease and to make a Termination Payment in the amount needed for such purpose; or (b) if the Company owns the Bond, to surrender the Bond for cancellation at the end of the then-current term of this Lease.
Option Agreement means the Option Agreement, dated as of the Document Date, from the Issuer to the Company, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit E to the Bond Resolution, as it may hereafter be amended in accordance with the Bond Resolution.
Permitted Encumbrances means, as of any particular time, (i) liens for ad valorem taxes and special assessments not then delinquent or permitted to exist as provided in Section 6.3 hereof, (ii) this Lease, (iii) any future sublease between the Company and a sublessee with respect to the Project, (iv) the Security Document, (v) utility, access or other easements and rights of way, restrictions, reservations, reversions and exceptions in the nature of easements that the Company certifies will not materially interfere with or impair the operations being conducted at the Project leased hereunder, (vi) unfiled and inchoate mechanics and materialmens liens for construction work in progress, (vii) architects, contractors, subcontractors, mechanics, materialmens, suppliers, laborers and vendors liens or other similar liens not then payable or permitted to exist hereunder, (viii) such minor defects, irregularities, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, and clouds on title as the Company, by an Authorized Company Representative, certifies do not, in the aggregate, materially impair the portions of the Project affected thereby for the purpose for which it was acquired or is held by the Issuer, (ix) existing encumbrances of record, (x) exceptions described in any policy of title insurance that may be procured by the Company for itself or for a Lender, (xi) any Leasehold Mortgage and (xii) any Superior Encumbrances.
Person means a natural person, business organization, public body, or other legal entity.
Project means the Leased Land, the Leased Improvements and the Leased Equipment, as the same shall exist from time to time.
Security Document means the instrument entitled Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Rents and Leases and Security Agreement, dated as of the Document Date, between the Issuer and the Purchaser, its successors and assigns, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit D to the Bond Resolution, securing the Bond.
State means the State of Georgia.
Superior Encumbrances means all encumbrances and title exceptions on the Project in existence at the time of the recording (or the delivery if such document is not recorded) of the Security Document relating to the Project and any encumbrances created by any Superior Security Document.
Superior Security Document means any deed to secure debt or similar instrument or instruments in which the Company or the Issuer (at the request of the Company), or both, pledges the Project or its interest in this Lease to a Lender; the Issuer may be a grantor or debtor thereunder, but the Issuers obligations thereunder shall be non-recourse, except that recourse may be had against the Issuers interest in the collateral pledged under such instrument.
Termination Payment means a payment equal to the then-Principal Balance of the Bond plus accrued interest on the Bond, which is to be made by the Company to the Holder of the Bond to redeem the Bond at the end of the then-current Initial Term or Renewal Term, as
applicable, of this Lease, if the Company has given a Non-Renewal Notice to the Issuer and the Holder as provided in Section 5.1 hereof.
Unassigned Rights means all of the rights of the Issuer (i) to receive reimbursements and payments pursuant to Sections 5.3(b)(i) and 10.4 hereof, (ii) to receive notices under or pursuant to any provision of this Lease or the Bond Resolution, (iii) certain consensual and enforcement rights pursuant to Sections 5.6, 6.3, 6.4, 8.2, 8.6 and 10.2 hereof and (iv) to be indemnified as provided in Sections 6.6 and 8.4 of this Lease.
Section 1.2. Construction of Certain Terms. For all purposes of this Lease, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires, the following rules of construction shall apply:
(1) the use of the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender is for convenience only and shall be deemed and construed to include correlative words of the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender, as appropriate;
(2) this Lease means this instrument as originally executed or as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended by one or more leases supplemental to this Lease and entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof;
(3) all references in this instrument to designated Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions are to the designated articles, sections, and other subdivisions of this instrument;
(4) the words herein, hereof, and hereunder and other words of similar import refer to this Lease as a whole and not to any particular article, section, or other subdivision;
(5) the terms defined in this Article shall have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular; and
(6) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, on and as of the date of this Lease.
Section 1.3. Table of Contents; Titles and Headings. The table of contents, the titles of the articles, and the headings of the sections of this Lease are solely for convenience of reference, are not a part of this Lease, and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning, construction, or effect of any of its provisions.
Section 1.4. Contents of Certificates or Opinions. Every certificate or written opinion delivered by any director or official of the Issuer or the Company with respect to the compliance by the Issuer or the Company with any condition or covenant provided for in this Lease shall be delivered only after the person or persons signing the same has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him, her or them to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with. Any such certificate or
opinion made or given by any director or official of the Issuer or the Company, insofar as it relates to legal or accounting matters, may be made or given in reliance upon an opinion of counsel or a letter of such accountant. Any such opinion of counsel or accountants letter may be based (insofar as it relates to factual matters with respect to information which is in the possession of a director or an official of the Issuer, the Company or any third party) upon the certificate or opinion of, or representations by, such director or official of the Issuer, the Company or such third party on whom such counsel or accountant may reasonably rely, unless such counsel or such accountant knows that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his legal opinion or accountants letter may be based, as aforesaid, is erroneous or in the exercise of reasonable care should have known that the same was erroneous. The same director or official of the Issuer, the Company or third party, or the same counsel or accountant, as the case may be, need not certify or opine to all of the matters required to be certified or opined under any provision of this Lease, but different directors, officials, counsel, or accountants may certify or opine to different matters, respectively.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS
Section 2.1. Representations by the Issuer. The Issuer makes the following representations and warranties as the basis for the undertakings on its part herein contained:
(a) Creation and Authority. The Issuer is a public body corporate and politic duly created and validly existing under the laws of the State. The Issuer has all requisite power and authority under the Act and the laws of the State (i) to issue the Bond, (ii) to acquire, construct, and equip the Project and to lease the same to the Company, and (iii) to enter into, perform its obligations under, and exercise its rights under the Issuer Documents. The Issuer has found that the Project will promote and expand for the public good and welfare industry, trade and commerce within the County, and has found that the Project is for the lawful and valid public purposes set forth in the Act.
(b) Pending Litigation. There are no actions, suits, proceedings, inquiries, or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, after making due inquiry with respect thereto, threatened against or affecting the Issuer in any court or by or before any governmental authority or arbitration board or tribunal, which involve the possibility of materially and adversely affecting the transactions contemplated by the Issuer Documents or which, in any way, would adversely affect the validity or enforceability of the Bond, the Bond Resolution, this Lease, or any agreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party and which is used or contemplated for use in the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, nor is the Issuer aware of any facts or circumstances presently existing which would form the basis for any such actions, suits, proceedings, inquiries, or investigations.
(c) Issue, Sale, and Other Transactions Are Legal and Authorized. The issue and sale of the Bond, the execution and delivery by the Issuer of the Issuer Documents, and the adoption by the Issuer of the Bond Resolution and the compliance by the Issuer with all of the provisions of each thereof (i) are within the purposes, powers, and authority of the Issuer, (ii) have been done in full compliance with the provisions of the Act and have been approved by the Governing
Body of the Issuer, and (iii) the Bond and the Issuer Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Issuer, have been duly executed, are legal and valid and do not conflict with or constitute on the part of the Issuer a violation of or a breach of or a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge, restriction, or encumbrance upon any property of the Issuer under the provisions of, any charter instrument, bylaw, indenture, mortgage, deed to secure debt, pledge, note, lease, loan, or installment sale agreement, contract, or other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer or its properties are otherwise subject or bound, or any license, judgment, decree, law, statute, order, writ, injunction, demand, rule, or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its activities or properties.
(d) Governmental Consents. Neither the nature of the Issuer nor any of its activities or properties, nor any relationship between the Issuer and any other Person, nor any circumstance in connection with the offer, issue, sale, or delivery of the Bond is such as to require the consent, approval, permission, order, license, or authorization of, or the filing, registration, or qualification with, any governmental authority on the part of the Issuer in connection with the execution, delivery, and performance of the Issuer Documents, the adoption of the Bond Resolution, the consummation of any transaction therein contemplated, or the offer, issue, sale, or delivery of the Bond, except as shall have been obtained or made and as are in full force and effect.
(e) No Defaults. To the knowledge of the Issuer, after making due inquiry with respect thereto, no event has occurred and no condition exists which would constitute an Event of Default (as such term is used in the various Issuer Documents) or which, with the lapse of time or with the giving of notice or both, would become an Event of Default under any of the Issuer Documents. To the knowledge of the Issuer, after making due inquiry with respect thereto, the Issuer is not in default or violation in any material respect under the Act or under any charter instrument, bylaw, or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it may be bound.
(f) No Prior Pledge. Neither the Project, this Lease, nor any of the payments or amounts to be received by the Issuer hereunder have been or will be mortgaged, pledged, or hypothecated by the Issuer in any manner or for any purpose or have been or will be the subject of a grant of a security interest by the Issuer other than (i) as security for the payment of the Bond, as provided in the Bond Resolution and the Security Document, or (ii) with the consent of the Company and the Holder, as may be provided in a Superior Security Document.
(g) Disclosure. The representations of the Issuer contained in the Issuer Documents and any certificate, document, written statement or other instrument furnished to the Company by or on behalf of the Issuer in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact relating to the Issuer and do not omit to state a material fact relating to the Issuer necessary in order to make the statements contained herein and therein relating to the Issuer not misleading. Nothing has come to the attention of the Issuer which would materially and adversely affect or in the future may (so far as the Issuer can now reasonably foresee) materially and adversely affect the acquisition and installation of the Project by the Issuer (and by the Company, as agent of the Issuer) or any other transactions contemplated by the Issuer Documents and the Bond Resolution which has not been set forth in
writing to the Company and the Purchaser or in the certificates, documents, and instruments furnished to the Company and the Purchaser by or on behalf of the Issuer prior to the date of execution of this Lease in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
(h) Compliance with Conditions Precedent to the Issuance of the Bond. All acts, conditions, and things required to exist, happen, and be performed precedent to and in the execution and delivery by the Issuer of the Bond do exist, have happened, and have been performed in due time, form, and manner as required by law; the issuance of the Bond, together with all other obligations of the Issuer, do not exceed or violate any constitutional or statutory limitation.
Section 2.2. Representations by the Company. The Company makes the following representations and warranties as the basis for the undertakings on its part herein contained:
(a) Organization and Power. The Company is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, with authority to transact business in the State of Georgia as Legacy Housing, LP, and it has all requisite power and authority to lease the Project from the Issuer and to enter into, and perform its obligations and exercise its rights under, the Company Documents.
(b) Agreements Are Legal and Authorized. The Company Documents, the consummation of the transactions therein contemplated, and the fulfillment of or the compliance with all of the provisions thereof (i) are within the power, legal right, and authority of the Company, (ii) have been duly authorized by all necessary and appropriate action on the part of the members of the Company, (iii) have been duly executed and delivered on the part of the Company, (iv) are legal, valid and binding as to the Company, subject to bankruptcy, moratorium and other equitable principles and (v) will not conflict with or constitute on the part of the Company a violation of, or a breach of or a default under, any charter instrument, bylaw, indenture, mortgage, deed to secure debt, pledge, note, lease, loan, installment sale agreement, contract, or other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company or its properties are otherwise subject or bound which would have a material adverse impact on the Companys ability to perform its obligations hereunder, or any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, or demand of any court or governmental agency or body having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its activities or properties.
(c) No Defaults. No event has occurred and no condition exists that would constitute an Event of Default by the Company or which, with the lapse of time or with the giving of notice or both, would become an Event of Default by the Company hereunder.
(d) Disclosure. The representations of the Company contained in the Company Documents and any certificate, document, written statement, or other instrument furnished by or on behalf of the Company to the Issuer or Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and do not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading. To the actual knowledge of the signatory hereto, there is no fact that the Company has not disclosed to the Issuer and to the Purchaser in writing that materially and adversely affects or in the future may (so far as the Company can now reasonably foresee) materially and adversely
affect the acquisition of the Project or the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under the Company Documents or any of the documents or transactions contemplated thereby which has not been set forth in writing to the Issuer and to the Purchaser or in the certificates, documents, and instruments furnished to the Issuer and to the Purchaser by or on behalf of the Company prior to the date of execution of this Lease in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Inducement. The issuance of the Bond by the Issuer for the benefit of the Company has induced the Company to lease the Project from the Issuer, and thereby to promote and expand for the public good and welfare industry and trade within the County and to reduce unemployment.
ARTICLE III
LEASING CLAUSE; SECURITY; TITLE
Section 3.1. Lease of the Project. The Issuer, as landlord, hereby rents the Project to the Company, as tenant, and the Company hereby rents the Project from the Issuer at the rental set forth in Section 5.3 hereof and for the Lease Term, in accordance with the provisions of this Lease. This Lease shall be effective on its delivery. It is the intention of the parties that the interest of the Company hereunder shall be a usufruct under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-1(a) as to real property of the Project, and as a bailment for hire under O.C.G.A. § 44-6-101, as to the personal property of the Project, and not an estate for years. The parties hereto further agree such usufruct and bailment status is evidenced by the fact that various provisions of this Lease restrict and limit the tenants rights in the Project to such an extent that the Company does not have the right to use the Project in as absolute a manner as it would have if it were the owner of the Project or a lessee with an estate for years (subject only to rules prohibiting waste), to-wit:
(i) Limitation on Nature of Companys Use. This Lease provides that the Project may be used only for the limited purposes permitted by the Act and imposes other restrictions on the Companys use of the Project; thus, the Company does not have the right to use the Project in as absolute a manner as it would have if it were the owner of an estate for years.
(ii) Interest Not Freely Assignable. This Lease contains certain limited restrictions on the right of the Company to assign its rights hereunder.
(iii) Issuers Right to Enforce Compliance With Applicable Laws. In order that the Issuer, as landlord, may control the use of the Project in order to assure that such use is at all times lawful, the parties have provided in this Lease that the Companys use and occupancy of the Project and its activities thereat shall be conducted at all times in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that the Issuer, as landlord, has the right to enforce such covenants. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Company shall be entitled, at its sole cost and expense and with prior notice to the Issuer, to contest the application or validity of any such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
(iv) Landlords Rights of Inspection. In order that the Issuer may monitor compliance by the Company, as tenant, with the restrictions and covenants contained in this Lease, this Lease provides that the Issuer shall be entitled to inspect the Project, subject to the conditions provided herein.
(v) Repair and Maintenance Covenants. Under current law, if this Lease were to create an estate for years, the Company, as tenant, would have, under law, the duty to maintain the Project, normal wear and tear excepted, and it would not be necessary to so provide in this Lease; in this Lease, the parties hereto, by operation of express covenant and not by operation of law, have provided for the Company, as tenant, to repair and maintain the Project.
(vi) Insurance Covenants. Under current law, the granting of a usufruct and bailment for hire does not impose upon the tenant any obligation to insure the property that is the subject of such grant; however, in this Lease, the parties, by operation of express covenant and not by operation of law, have provided that the tenant shall be responsible for insuring the Project.
(vii) Taxes and Governmental Charges. Under current law, the granting of a usufruct or a bailment for hire does not impose upon the tenant any obligation to pay taxes, or other governmental charges against the Project that is the subject of such lease; however, in this Lease, the parties, by operation of express covenant and not by operation of law, have provided that the tenant shall be responsible for any actual ad valorem taxes and any governmental charges lawfully levied on the Project and payments in lieu of taxes in accordance with the Economic Development Agreement.
(viii) No Purchase Option in this Lease. This Lease does not grant to the Company an option to purchase the Project.
Section 3.2. Security for Payments Under the Bond. As security for the payment of the Bond, the Issuer has adopted the Bond Resolution, under the terms of which the Issuer shall execute and deliver to the Purchaser the Security Document, in which the Issuer shall grant unto the Purchaser, its successors and assigns, security title to the Project and shall assign unto the Purchaser, its successors and assigns, all of the right, title, interest, and remedies of the Issuer in, to, and under this Lease (except the Unassigned Rights), together with all rents, revenues, and amounts to be received by the Issuer hereunder (except for amounts the Issuer shall be entitled to receive and retain on account of being included in such Unassigned Rights), as security for, among other things, the payment of the Bond. Subject to Section 5.4 hereof and applicable provisions of the Bond Resolution and the Bond Documents, the Company hereby agrees that its obligations to pay Basic Rent under this Lease shall be absolute and shall not be subject to any defense, except payment, or to any right of set off, counterclaim, or recoupment arising out of any breach by the Issuer of any obligation to the Company, whether hereunder or otherwise, or arising out of any indebtedness or liability at any time owing to the Company by the Issuer; provided, however, the Company shall not be obligated to pay Basic Rent if for any reason the Company is prevented or prohibited from receiving Debt Service during a period when the Company is also the Holder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Issuer and the Company agree that all payments of Basic Rent required to be made by the Company under this
Lease shall be paid directly or credited against the Debt Service due to the Holder as provided in the Bond Resolution and the applicable Bond Documents. The Holder shall have all rights and remedies herein accorded to the Issuer (except for Unassigned Rights), and any reference herein to the Issuer shall be deemed, with the necessary changes in detail, to include the Purchaser or if the Bond shall have been transferred to a successor Holder, shall be deemed to include such successor Holder and the Purchaser or successor Holder shall be deemed to be and is a third party beneficiary of the representations, covenants, and agreements of the Company in favor of the Issuer herein contained (except for covenants and agreements pertaining to the Unassigned Rights).
Section 3.3. Warranties and Covenants of Issuer as to Title. The Issuer hereby accepts ownership of and title to the Project. The Issuer disclaims any interest in any items of equipment and related personal property that are neither acquired with proceeds of the Bond nor Additions or Alterations, replacements or substitutions therefor. The Issuer warrants and covenants that, except for this Lease and the Security Document, the Issuer shall not otherwise encumber the Project or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the Company, the Holder and any Lender (if any is known to the Issuer). The Issuer covenants to take all acts necessary to defend its title to the Project and will do no act (except as permitted by Section 9.2 hereof) to impair such title, provided that the cost of such action is paid for in advance by the Company, or the Issuer is indemnified for such costs by the Company to the Issuers satisfaction. The Issuer makes no warranty as to the design, suitability, condition or fitness for purpose of the Project.
Section 3.4. Warranties and Covenants of Company as to Title. The Company shall take such actions as are necessary to cause title to the Project to vest in the Issuer subject to this Lease and the Permitted Encumbrances. The Company further covenants to pay all costs and expenses which are necessary to defend the title of the Issuer to the Project, and will do no act that will impair such title.
Section 3.5. Acknowledgement of Subordination. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, this Lease is subject and subordinate in all respects to any Superior Security Document, to all other liens granted by the Company to the holder of such Superior Security Document with respect to or in connection with the indebtedness secured by such Superior Security Document, and to all modifications, extensions, refinancings (where such liens continue), or renewals of such lien.
ARTICLE IV
ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF THE PROJECT;
ISSUANCE OF THE BOND; FUNDS
Section 4.1. Agreement to Acquire and Install the Project. Simultaneously with the issuance and sale of the Bond, the Issuer will acquire title to the Project as it exists on such date of issuance. The Company will thereafter complete the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project. Items of used equipment, as well as new equipment, may be included in the Project. The Company may, using its own funds, pay any of the Costs of the Project, and acquire any property which is to be a part of the Project in its own name, for the purpose of the later
transfer of such property by the Company to the Issuer pursuant hereto. The Company is not authorized to and will not obligate the Issuer for any of the Costs of the Project. The Company may make changes in the Project, so long as such changes do not cause the Project to be unsuitable for its intended purpose or to fail to constitute a project under the Act or to violate any applicable provisions of law. Any contracts for the construction of any improvements that are a part of the Project shall be let by the Company as a principal, and not as agent of the Issuer.
Section 4.2. Agreement to Issue the Bond. In order to provide funds for payment of the Costs of the Project, the Issuer, contemporaneously with the delivery of this Lease, is issuing the Bond to the Purchaser.
Section 4.3. Application of Proceeds. Any cash proceeds of the Bond shall be used to pay or reimburse costs of acquisition of the Project and issuance costs of the Bond.
Section 4.4. Draws under Bond Purchase Loan Agreement. In Section 4.9 below, the Issuer has authorized the Company to act as its agent for the purpose of requesting advances under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement to pay or reimburse the Costs of the Project in one or more disbursements, upon the submission by the Company to the Purchaser of a disbursement request in the form attached to the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement. Such disbursement requests must be signed by an Authorized Company Representative. It is agreed that advances under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement may be made by the Purchaser transferring to the Issuer, at the Purchasers cost, items of property that are to be a part of the Project, and in such case the same shall be treated as a receipt by the Project Fund of an amount equal to such Costs of the Project and a disbursement of such amount to the Purchaser in payment of the purchase price of such property.
The Bond may be issued in exchange for the Project as it then exists. An amount equal to the Costs of the Project theretofore incurred and any issuance costs of the Bond that the Company elects to include in the initial request for advance under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement shall be submitted to the Purchaser and the amount thereof shall be the initial Principal Balance of the Bond. Thereafter, the Company, as agent for the Issuer, may request additional advances under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement, if any are needed, to evidence additional amounts expended by the Company for Costs of the Project, provided that the aggregate amounts drawn down from time to time shall not exceed the Maximum Principal Amount of the Bond, and no draws shall be made after the Expiration Date provided for in the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement. In the case of advances for equipment or other personal property, a bill of sale transferring such equipment or personal property shall be attached to the request for advance. Amounts so drawn down shall be deemed disbursed at the direction of the Company, as agent of the Issuer, to pay or to reimburse the Company for Costs of the Project described in this Section and Section 5.3 of the Bond Resolution. Draw requests shall comply with the requirements of the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement and any other agreements between the Company and the Issuer. The amounts drawn down are to be noted by the Holder on the Schedule of Advances and Payments attached to the Bond.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company, when requesting draws under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement on behalf of the Issuer, may request the Purchaser, or any successor Holder that has assumed the Purchasers obligations, to advance cash under the Bond Purchase
Loan Agreement, to make payments for Costs of the Project and payments in reimbursement for Costs of the Project directly to (i) contractors, materialmen, vendors and Persons providing services in connection with the Project and the Bond, (ii) the Company or any Affiliate of the Company to reimburse Costs of the Project, or (iii) any combination of the foregoing, in which case the Company shall reflect such draws and payments on its books relating to the Project.
If any grant money is received which is used to finance improvements and/or equipment to be owned by the Issuer and leased hereunder, said improvements and/or equipment shall be included as a part of the Project that is subject to this Lease.
Section 4.5. Obligation of the Parties to Cooperate in Furnishing Documents; Reliance of the Custodian. Upon payment of any expenses of the Issuer incurred pursuant to Section 5.3(b)(i) hereof, the Issuer agrees to cooperate with the Company in furnishing to the Purchaser the documents referred to in Section 4.4 hereof that are required to effect disbursements of Bond Proceeds in accordance with Section 4.4 hereof. In making any such disbursements, the Purchaser may rely on any such orders and certifications delivered to it pursuant to Section 4.4 hereof.
Section 4.6. Excess Costs. The Issuer does not make any warranty, either express or implied, that the amounts which may be drawn down under the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement will be sufficient for the payment of all of the Costs of the Project. The Company agrees that it shall not be entitled to any reimbursement for any excess costs from the Issuer or from the Holder, nor shall it be entitled to any diminution of the amounts payable under Section 5.3(a) hereof.
Section 4.7. Authorized Company and Issuer Representatives and Successors. See the definitions in Section 1.1 hereof, of the terms Authorized Company Representative and Authorized Issuer Representative relating to the designation thereof. In the event that any person so designated should become unavailable or unable to take any action or make any certificate provided for or required in this Lease, a successor or additional Authorized Company Representative or Authorized Issuer Representative shall be appointed.
Section 4.8. Enforcement of Remedies Against Contractors and Subcontractors and Their Sureties and Against Manufacturers and Vendors.
(a) The Issuer hereby authorizes the Company, as agent of the Issuer or in its own behalf, to take such action and institute such proceedings as the Company may elect in its sole discretion to cause and require all manufacturers, fabricators, vendors, contractors and subcontractors and suppliers to complete their contracts relating to the Project diligently in accordance with the terms of such contracts, including, without limitation, the correction of any defects. The Issuer agrees that the Company may, from time to time, in its own name, or in the name of the Issuer, take such action as the Company may elect in its sole discretion against such manufacturers, fabricators, vendors, contractors and subcontractors and suppliers, and their sureties, to insure the proper acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project.
(b) To the extent that the Project is not complete, or is under construction as of the effective date of this Lease, all plans, specifications, drawings and similar documentation
governing the planning, development and construction of the Project shall be prepared and may be amended, supplemented or replaced, as the case may be, at the sole discretion of the Company so long as the elements of the Project covered thereunder are consistent with the objectives and requirements of the Act and the general description of the Project in this Lease. The Company may engage or disengage architects, engineers and other professionals in the preparation of all such work product.
(c) All warranties, bonds, letters of credit or other security or other undertakings furnished by or on behalf of any contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, vendors, manufacturers or suppliers which provide labor or materials (including building fixtures) for the Project shall be in the name of the Company for the benefit of the Issuer, the Holder, and the Company and may be enforced by the Company, at its own risk and expense, without consultation with or direction by either the Issuer or the Holder.
(d) The Issuer hereby authorizes the Company, as agent of the Issuer or on its own behalf, and at the sole expense of the Company, to take such action and institute such proceedings as the Company may elect in its sole discretion to cause and require any contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, vendors, manufacturers and suppliers that have provided labor or materials (including building fixtures) for the Project to fulfill their warranties and contractual responsibilities diligently in accordance with the terms of any purchase or installation contracts, including, without limitation, the correction of any defective parts or workmanship. The Issuer agrees that the Company may, from time to time, take such action as the Company may elect, in its sole discretion, to insure the conformity of the Project to the specifications therefor.
Section 4.9. Appointment of Agent. The Issuer hereby appoints the Company as its agent and authorizes the Company to act as its agent of and attorney-in-fact for the Issuer for purposes of:
(a) requesting advances to pay Costs of the Project pursuant to the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement;
(b) serving as, or appointing a, Registrar, Custodian and Paying Agent for the Bond;
(c) requesting funds from the Custodian of the Project Fund for the Project to pay the costs thereof, as provided in this Lease, provided that any contracts in connection therewith shall be by the Company as a principal and not as agent of the Issuer.
The Company hereby accepts the appointment described above and agrees to perform the duties contemplated thereby in accordance with general agency principles and the terms of the Bond Resolution, this Lease and the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement. The Company agrees to perform such services, without charge, in consideration of the Issuers issuance of the Bond and the leasing of the Project to the Company. The Company shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenditures that constitute Costs of the Project, but only to the extent that proceeds of the Bond are available for such purpose, and shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenditures relating to the restoration or replacement of the Project, or portions thereof, which are damaged or destroyed by casualty or taken by eminent domain, but only to the extent that the amounts in the Project Fund for the Project (including proceeds of casualty insurance or any eminent domain
award, any funds deposited therein by the Company, and any investment income thereon) are available therefor under the terms of this Lease. This agency appointment shall terminate upon the retirement of the Bond. Such termination shall not affect any right the Company has to reimbursement that accrued prior to the effective date of the termination and shall not affect the Companys indemnification obligations herein.
ARTICLE V
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS LEASE; DURATION OF LEASE TERM;
RENTAL PROVISIONS; NATURE OF OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY
Section 5.1. Effective Date of this Lease; Duration of Lease Term.
(a) This Lease shall be effective when delivered on the date of issuance of the Bond. The initial term hereof (the Initial Term), shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on September 1, 2017.
(b) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to extend the Term of this Lease on the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on June 1, 2018 (the First Renewal Term).
(c) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in material default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to further to extend the Term of this Lease on the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a second renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on March 1, 2019 (the Second Renewal Term).
(d) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to further extend the Term of this Lease on the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a third renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on December 1, 2019 (the Third Renewal Term).
(e) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in material default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to further to extend the Term of this Lease on the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a fourth renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on September 1, 2020 (the Fourth Renewal Term).
(f) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to further extend the Term of this Lease on
the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a fifth renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on June 1, 2021 (the Fifth Renewal Term).
(g) Provided that this Lease is in full force and effect and the Company is not in material default under the terms hereof beyond any applicable notice and cure period provided for herein, the Issuer hereby grants to the Company the option to further to extend the Term of this Lease on the terms stated herein, except as otherwise provided herein, for a sixth renewal period expiring at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on December 1, 2021 (the Sixth Renewal Term).
(h) Each extension option shall be deemed to be exercised automatically unless the Company, at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the then-current Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable, delivers a Non-Renewal Notice to the Issuer and the Holder of the Bond.
(i) Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Lease, those covenants and obligations that by the provisions hereof are stated to survive the expiration or termination of this Lease shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
(j) The Term of this Lease shall be the Initial Term; if extended for a Renewal Term, the Lease Term shall then be the Initial Term and each Renewal Term for which this Lease is, in fact, extended.
Section 5.2. Delivery and Acceptance of Possession. The Company shall, commencing with the date of delivery of this Lease (or such later date as is provided for in Section 3.1 hereof), have possession, custody and control of the Project as it exists on such date, and the Company hereby accepts such possession, custody and control, subject to the Permitted Encumbrances. The Issuer covenants and agrees that it shall not take any action, other than pursuant to Article X of this Lease, to prevent the Company from having possession and enjoyment of the Project during the Lease Term and shall, at the request of the Company, if indemnified by the Company, cooperate with the Company in order that the Company may have peaceful possession and enjoyment of the Project.
Section 5.3. Rents and Other Amounts Payable.
(a) Basic Rent: Until the Principal Balance of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Bond shall have been fully paid or provision for the payment thereof shall have been made in accordance with the Bond Resolution, the Company shall pay to the Holder, for the account of the Issuer, as Basic Rent for the Project on or before 11:00 a.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on each date on which Debt Service on the Bond is due, a sum equal to the amount payable on that date as Debt Service on the Bond, as provided in the Bond and in the Bond Resolution. Such Basic Rent payments shall be applied to and credited as Debt Service payments on the Bond.
(b) Additional Rent:
(i) The Company agrees that, during the Lease Term, it shall pay directly to the Issuer, as Additional Rent, an amount sufficient to reimburse the Issuer for all
reasonable expenses and advances incurred by the Issuer in connection with the Project subsequent to the execution of this Lease, including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Issuer, provided that the same are incurred as a result of the failure of the Company to comply with the terms of this Lease or are subject to payment or indemnification by the Company under this Section 5.3(b)(i) or Sections 6.6, 8.4 or 10.4 hereof. All payments of Additional Rent described in this paragraph shall be billed to the Company by the Issuer from time to time, together with a statement certifying that the amount for which reimbursement is sought for one or more of the above-described expenditures has been incurred or paid by the Issuer. Amounts so billed shall be paid by the Company within thirty (30) days after receipt of the bill, which shall contain reasonable detail, by the Company; the right of the Issuer to payments under this paragraph is one of the Unassigned Rights. In the event the Company shall fail to make any of the payments required in this Section 5.3(b)(i), the unpaid amount shall continue as an obligation of the Company until fully paid, and shall accrue interest from such thirtieth day at the Default Interest Rate.
(ii) The Company agrees that, during the Lease Term, it shall pay directly to the Holder, as Additional Rent, an amount sufficient to reimburse the Holder for all expenses and advances reasonably incurred by the Holder hereunder in connection with the Project subsequent to the execution of this Lease, including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Holder, provided that the same are incurred as a result of the failure of the Company to comply with the terms of this Lease or are subject to indemnification by the Company under this Section 5.3(b)(ii) or Sections 6.6, 8.4 or 10.4 hereof. All payments of Additional Rent described in this paragraph shall be billed to the Company by the Holder from time to time, together with a statement, if the bill relates to a reimbursement, certifying that the amount for which reimbursement is sought for one or more of the above-described expenditures has been incurred or paid by the Holder. Amounts so billed shall be paid by the Company within thirty (30) days after receipt of the bill by the Company. In the event the Company shall fail to make any of the payments required by this Section 5.3(b)(ii), the unpaid amount shall continue as an obligation of the Company until fully paid, and shall accrue interest from such thirtieth day at the Default Interest Rate. The Holder shall be a third-party beneficiary of this Section 5.3(b)(ii) and shall be entitled to enforce the same against the Company, subject to the provisions of this Lease.
Section 5.4. Place of Rental Payments. The Basic Rent provided for in Section 5.3(a) hereof, shall be paid directly to the Holder for the account of the Issuer in the manner provided in the Bond or in the Bond Resolution for the payment of Debt Service on the Bond. Such payments shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America; provided, however, that so long as the Company is both the tenant of the Project and the Holder of the Bond, such payments shall be deemed to have been made, without the necessity of any funds being transmitted or any records being maintained with respect to the Sinking Fund.
The Additional Rent provided for in Section 5.3(b)(i) hereof and any interest on late payments thereof shall be payable directly to the Issuer. The Additional Rent provided for in Section 5.3(b)(ii) hereof and any interest on late payments thereof shall be payable directly to the Holder.
Section 5.5. Nature of Obligations of Company Hereunder.
(a) The obligations of the Company to make the payments required in Section 5.3 hereof shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of any defense or any rights of set-off, recoupment, or counterclaim, except payment, it may otherwise have against the Issuer or the Holder; provided, however, the Company shall not be obligated to pay Basic Rent if, for any reason, the Company is prevented or prohibited from receiving Debt Service during a period when the Company is also the Holder, irrespective of the reason therefor. The Company agrees that it shall not suspend, abate, reduce, abrogate, diminish, postpone, modify, or discontinue any payments provided for in Section 5.3(a) hereof, or except as provided in Section 11.1 hereof, terminate its obligations under this Lease, for any contingency, act of God, event, or cause whatsoever, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, failure of the Company to occupy or to use the Project as contemplated in this Lease or otherwise, any change or delay in the time of availability of the Project, any acts or circumstances which may impair or preclude the use or possession of the Project, any defect in the title, design, operation, merchantability, fitness, or condition of the Project or in the suitability of the Project for the Companys purposes or needs, failure of consideration, any declaration or finding that the Bond is unenforceable or invalid, the invalidity of any provision of this Lease, any acts or circumstances that may constitute an eviction or constructive eviction, destruction of or damage to the Project, the taking by eminent domain of title to or the use of all or any part of the Project, failure of the Issuers title to the Project or any part thereof, commercial frustration of purpose, any change in the tax or other laws of the United States of America or of the State or any political subdivision of either thereof or in the rules or regulations of any governmental authority, or any failure of the Issuer to perform and observe any agreement, whether express or implied, or any duty, liability, or obligation arising out of or connected with this Lease.
(b) Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to release the Issuer from the performance of any of the agreements on its part herein contained. In the event the Issuer should fail to perform any such agreement on its part, the Company may institute such action against the Issuer as the Company may deem necessary to compel performance so long as such action does not abrogate the Companys obligations hereunder. The Issuer hereby agrees, to the extent legally permissible, that it shall not take or omit to take any action that would cause this Lease to be terminated without the prior written consent of the Holder of the Bond.
(c) The Company may, however, at its own cost and expense and in its own name or in the name of the Issuer, prosecute or defend any action or proceeding or take any other action involving third persons which the Company deems reasonably necessary in order to secure or protect its right of possession, occupancy, and use hereunder, and in such event the Issuer hereby agrees to cooperate fully with the Company and to take all action necessary to effect the substitution of the Company for the Issuer in any such action or proceeding if the Company shall so request, including without limitation, to join in any legal or administrative proceeding, at the request of the Company, so long as the Company reimburses the Issuer in accordance with Section 5.3(b) hereof.
Section 5.6. Restrictions on the Use of Project. The Project may be used only for the limited purposes permitted by the Act. The Company shall not permit the Project, or any part
thereof, to be used in any fashion that would violate any law. The Issuers right to enforce this covenant shall be among the Unassigned Rights.
ARTICLE VI
MAINTENANCE, TAXES, INSURANCE
AND EMINENT DOMAIN
Section 6.1. Maintenance of Project. The Issuer shall not be under any obligation to renew, repair, or maintain any portion of the Project or to remove and replace any inadequate, obsolete, worn out, unsuitable, undesirable, or unnecessary portion thereof. The Company, shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, the Project at the expense of the Company. Subject to the provisions of Article VII hereof, the Company, at its own expense, may from time to time make any Additions or Alterations and any modifications, upgrades, replacements and substitutions to the Project that it may deem desirable for its purposes. Subject to the provisions of Sections 3.3 and 9.7 hereof, such Additions or Alterations and any modifications, upgrades, replacements and substitutions to the Project so made shall become a part of the Project. The Company shall not do, or permit any other Person under its control to do, any work in or about the Project or related to any repair, rebuilding, restoration, replacement, alteration of, or addition to the Project, or any part thereof, unless the Company or such other Person shall have first procured and paid for all requisite municipal and other governmental permits and authorizations. All such work shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, governmental regulations, and requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any part of the Project, or any part thereof, is damaged or destroyed by casualty, the Companys obligations to repair or replace the Project, or such portion thereof so damaged or destroyed, shall be governed exclusively by Article VII hereof.
Section 6.2. Removal of Fixtures or Leased Equipment. The Company shall not be under any obligation to renew, repair, or replace any inadequate, obsolete, worn out, unsuitable, undesirable, or unnecessary fixtures or items of Leased Equipment that are a part of the Project. If any fixture, item of Leased Equipment or parts thereof have become obsolete or worn out, the Company, in its sole and absolute discretion, at its own expense may remove from the Project such fixtures, item of Leased Equipment or parts thereof and dispose of them (as a whole or in part) without any responsibility or accountability to the Issuer therefor, in which case the removed property shall cease to be a part of the Project. If the Company, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines that any fixtures, item of Leased Equipment or parts thereof should be sold or traded in then the Company may do so provided that it either: (a) replaces such fixture or item of Leased Equipment or parts with other items of property having a value at least equal to the net book value of the property sold or traded in and causes title to such replacement property to be transferred to the Issuer, whereupon the replacement property shall become a part of the Project; or (b) prepays in part the principal of the Bond (or if the Company or an Affiliate of the Company then owns the Bond, the Company causes a credit to be reflected on the Schedule of Payments attached to the Bond as a partial payment of principal) in an amount equal to the net book value of the property sold or traded in. At the written request of the Company, the Issuer shall execute such instruments as shall be required to convey title to any such removed fixture, item of Leased Equipment or parts thereof to the Company, to the purchaser thereof or to the
person accepting the same as a trade in and the Bondholder shall release the lien and security interest of the Security Document therein. The removal from the Project of any fixture, item of Leased Equipment or parts thereof pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall not entitle the Company to any abatement or diminution of the rental payments payable under Section 5.3 hereof (except to the extent that a prepayment of principal or a credit in reduction of principal of the Bond may result in a reduction of Debt Service on the Bond and a corresponding reduction in the Basic Rent hereunder).
Section 6.3. Taxes, Other Governmental Charges, and Utility Charges.
(a) The Company shall, throughout the Lease Term, duly pay and discharge, as the same become due and payable: (i) all taxes, special assessments for benefits and governmental charges of any kind whatsoever that may (on account of a change in law or otherwise) at any time be lawfully assessed or levied against or with respect to the interests of the Issuer, of the Company and of the Holder in the Project, (ii) any taxes levied upon or with respect to the lease revenues and receipts of the Issuer from the Project which, if not paid, will become a lien on the Project or a charge on the revenues and receipts therefrom prior to or on a parity with the charge, pledge, and assignment thereof created and made in the Bond Resolution and in the Security Document, (iii) all utility and other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use, occupancy, and upkeep of the Project, and (iv) other levies, permit fees, inspection and license fees and all other charges imposed upon or assessed against the Project or any part thereof or upon the revenues, rents, issues, income and profits of the Project or arising in respect of the occupancy, uses or possession thereof. Both the Issuer and the Holder shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Section, and the Issuers right to enforce the same is one of the Unassigned Rights. It is the understanding of the parties that, under the Act, the Issuer does not pay property taxes on its interest in the Project. The Companys interest in the Project is a mere usufruct and bailment for hire (which are not separately taxable estates) and not an estate for years (which would be an estate in which the leasehold interest would be taxable based on the value of the leasehold interest). Thus, while this Lease is in effect, the parties hereto contemplate that the Company shall be liable for no actual taxes on its leasehold or bailment for hire interest in the Project. However, in order to prevent the taxing authorities from being deprived of revenues relating to the Project during the period title thereto is in the Issuer, the Company shall, in consideration of the lease structure and other benefits, make payments in lieu of taxes in accordance with the payment percentages and terms provided in the Economic Development Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Issuer cannot and does not warrant, guaranty or promise any particular ad valorem tax treatment resulting from this Lease. The Company shall exhibit to the Issuer and to the Holder, upon request, validated receipts showing the payment of any payments of taxes, payments in lieu of taxes and other charges which may be or become a lien or encumbrance on the Project.
(b) Upon notifying the Holder and the Issuer of its intention to do so, the Company may, at its own expense and in its own name and behalf or in the name and behalf of the Issuer and in good faith, contest any such taxes, assessments, and other charges and, in the event of any such contest, may permit the taxes, assessments, or other charges so contested to remain unpaid during the period of such contest and any appeal therefrom, but only so long as neither the Project nor any part thereof will be subject to imminent loss or forfeiture by reason of such nonpayment; provided, that no such contest may be made in the name of the Issuer unless (i) it is
necessary to protect or assert the rights or interests of the Company; and (ii) the Company has received concurrence of such necessity from the Issuer in writing.
(c) Both the Issuer and the Holder shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Section, and the Issuers right to enforce the same is one of the Unassigned Rights.
Section 6.4. Insurance Required.
(a) The Company, at its expense, throughout the Term, shall carry the following insurance:
(i) general liability insurance, in amounts of $ 1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, subject to deductibles per occurrence not to exceed $25,000; such policy or policies shall name the Issuer and the Holder as additional insureds (the deductible amount specified above may be increased with the written consent of the Issuer and the Holder); and
(ii) workers compensation insurance as required by law relating to the Companys employees working at the Project.
(b) The Company is not required to carry hazard and casualty insurance on the Project. However, in the event that (i) the Project or any portion thereof is damaged or destroyed in a manner that materially affects the Companys operations at the Project and (ii) the Company elects not to repair, restore or replace the damaged or destroyed portions of the Project, the Issuer may elect in its sole discretion, to which the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees, to terminate this Lease and convey the Project to the Company by limited warranty deed and/or quitclaim bill of sale, as applicable, upon providing 60 days prior written notice to the Company.
(c) The Issuer, the Holder and any Lender shall each, respectively, be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Article insofar as their rights are concerned and the Issuers right to enforce this Article shall be one of the Unassigned Rights. So long as the Company or an Affiliate is the owner of the Bond, the Company shall, however, have the exclusive right to make all elections, determinations, settlements, or decisions with respect to any hazard and casualty insurance policy or the proceeds thereof that may be affected by the provisions of this Section 6.4. So long as the Company or an Affiliate is the owner of the Bond and without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall have the right to make all settlements as to any casualties that affect the Project without the consent of the Issuer. Furthermore, so long as the Company or an Affiliate is the owner of the Bond, the Company shall have the right to pledge to a Lender all of the hazard and casualty insurance proceeds with respect to a casualty affecting the Project and to grant to the Lender the right to govern the distribution of such funds, which shall be superior to the rights of the Holder thereto. The Issuer acknowledges and agrees that, so long as the Company or an Affiliate is the owner of the Bond, the Lender may require the application of the insurance proceeds to the indebtedness owed to the Lender by the Company and, in such event, the insurance proceeds may not be applied in their entirety to the restoration of the Project.
Section 6.5. Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance. The Net Proceeds of the liability insurance carried pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.4 hereof shall be applied
toward extinguishment or satisfaction of the liability with respect to which such insurance proceeds have been paid. The Net Proceeds of casualty insurance, if any, carried pursuant to Section 6.4 hereof shall be paid jointly to the Holder and the Company, and shall be transferred to the Custodian and deposited in the Project Fund to be applied as provided in Article VII hereof, or if the same has been pledged to a Lender, the same shall be transferred to such Lender.
Section 6.6. Advances by the Issuer or the Holder. If the Company shall fail to do or cause to be done any act or pay any taxes, assessments, charges or insurance premiums required by this Article, the Issuer or the Holder may (but shall be under no obligation to), after expiration of applicable notice and cure periods, do any such act or pay any such taxes, assessments, charges or premiums required by this Article, and all amounts so advanced therefor by the Issuer or the Holder shall become an additional obligation of the Company to the one making the advancement, which amounts shall constitute Additional Rent which shall be payable, with interest as provided in Section 5.3(b) hereof. Any remedy herein vested in the Issuer for the collection of rent shall also be available to the Holder for the collection of any Additional Rent payable to the Holder on account thereof.
Section 6.7. Eminent Domain. If the Issuer or the Company obtains knowledge of the institution or threat of institution of any proceedings for the taking of the Project or any portion thereof by exercise of the power of eminent domain, it shall immediately notify the other party hereto and shall also notify the Holder of such proceedings. The Holder may participate in any such proceedings and the Issuer and the Company from time to time shall deliver to the Holder all instruments requested by it to permit such participation. The Issuer and the Company shall not settle any eminent domain proceeding relating to the Project or any part thereof or sell the Project or any part thereof under threat of eminent domain without the prior written consent of the Holder, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Net Proceeds of any eminent domain award or any sale in lieu of a taking by eminent domain shall be paid jointly to the Holder and the Company, and shall be transferred to the Custodian and deposited in the Project Fund to be applied as provided in Article VII hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with the consent of the Holder, the Net Proceeds of eminent domain may be pledged to a Lender, which shall be superior to the rights of the Holder thereto, and if so pledged, shall be applied in accordance with the terms of such pledge.
ARTICLE VII
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, AND CONDEMNATION
Section 7.1. Election to Repair, Restore or Replace. If any portion of the Project is damaged, destroyed or taken by eminent domain or is sold (under threat of eminent domain or otherwise), the Net Proceeds shall be deposited upon receipt in the Project Fund, which shall be held by the Custodian, unless the same are otherwise required to be used as may be provided in any pledge thereof to a Lender. Subject to the rights of any Lender, the Company may, within 210 days following the receipt of such Net Proceeds, elect to use such Net Proceeds, in whole or in part, to repair, restore or replace the Project. Any property repaired, restored or acquired to replace any property which was a part of the Project shall become a part of the Project. Upon the completion of such repair, restoration or replacement of the Project and payment of all costs thereof, any unspent Net Proceeds and investment income remaining in the Project Fund may be
used, at the election of the Company, to acquire additional property for the Project or to prepay and redeem principal of the Bond.
Section 7.2. Election Not to Repair, Restore or Replace. If an election to repair, restore or replace damaged, destroyed or taken portions of all of the Project is not made within the time provided in Section 7.1 hereof, or if prior to such time the Company notifies the Issuer and the Custodian that it elects not to repair, restore or replace damaged, destroyed or taken portions or all of the Project, the Custodian of the Project Fund shall immediately apply such moneys to prepay principal of the Bond, unless otherwise provided in a pledge to a Lender. If the Bond is not fully retired, the obligation to pay Basic Rent hereunder shall remain in full force and effect, without abatement or diminution (except to the extent the amount of Basic Rent is reduced on account of such prepayment). If the Company is then the Holder of the Bond, and the Bond is not fully retired, the Company may surrender the Bond for cancellation, whereupon the obligation for payment of Basic Rent shall terminate, and any obligation for Additional Rent theretofore accrued shall become immediately due and payable.
ARTICLE VIII
ADDITIONAL COVENANTS; ADDITIONAL BONDS
Section 8.1. No Warranty of Condition or Suitability by the Issuer. THE ISSUER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, CONDITION, OR WORKMANSHIP OF ANY PART OF THE PROJECT OR THAT THE SAME WILL BE SUITABLE FOR THE COMPANYS PURPOSES OR NEEDS.
Section 8.2. Access to the Project and Records. The Issuer, the Holder, any Lender and their respective duly authorized representatives and agents, shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to the Company, and subject to any reasonable restriction imposed by the Company for safety purposes or for the protection of their patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other confidential or proprietary information, to enter the Project at all reasonable times during the Lease Term, if accompanied by a Company representative, for the purpose of (i) examining and inspecting the Project and (ii) performing such work relating to the Project as has been made necessary by reason of an Event of Default.
Section 8.3. Good Standing in the State. The Company agrees that, if required by law, it will be in good standing in the State while this Lease is in effect.
Section 8.4. Indemnity.
(a) The Company shall, and agrees to, indemnify and save the Issuer and the Holder and their respective officials, directors, officers, members, counsel, agents and employees (the Indemnified Persons) harmless against and from all claims by or on behalf of any Person arising from the conduct or management of or from any work or thing done on or at the Project and against and from all claims arising from or relating to (i) any condition of the installation of or the operation of the Project, (ii) any act or negligence of the Company or of any of its agents, contractors, servants, employees, or licensees, (iii) any act or negligence of any assignee or
subtenant of the Company or of any agents, contractors, servants, employees, or licensees of any assignee or subtenant of the Company, (iv) any violation or alleged violation of any federal or State securities laws, or (v) any legal proceeding relating to the non-taxability or taxability of this Lease or the Project or the interest of the Issuer in the Project. However, this indemnity shall not apply, as to the Issuer, to any acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct or intentional misconduct of the Issuer and, as to the Holder, to any acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct or intentional misconduct of the Holder, or in the case of matters referred to in clause (iv), this indemnity shall not apply to the Holder if the Holder has acquired the Bond other than in a bona fide private placement and has failed to perform a thorough due diligence investigation in connection therewith. The Company shall indemnify and save the Issuer and the Holder (and the other Persons and entities referred to above, as appropriate) harmless from and against all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in or in connection with any such claim or in connection with any action or proceeding brought thereon, including reasonable attorneys fees, and upon notice from the Issuer, the Company shall defend it (and the other persons and entities referred to above, as and to the extent appropriate) in any such action or proceeding, except for the gross negligence or willful or intentional misconduct of the Indemnified Person or its failure to comply with applicable local, state or federal law in any material respect. The indemnities set forth above specifically extend to, but are in no way limited to, governmental or other claims relating to any actual or alleged violation of any Environmental Laws, regardless of whether or not any such liability or violation relates to any period prior to the acquisition of the Project by the Issuer or its acquisition theretofore by the Company.
(b) Notwithstanding the fact that it is the intention of the parties that the Indemnified Persons referred to in (a), above, shall not incur pecuniary liability by reason of the terms of this Lease or the Bond Resolution, or the undertakings required of the Issuer hereunder or by reason of (i) the issuance of the Bond, (ii) the execution of this Lease or the adoption of the Bond Resolution, (iii) the performance of any act required by this Lease or the Bond Resolution, (iv) the performance of any act requested by the Company, or (v) any other costs, fees, or expenses incurred by the Issuer with respect to the Project or the acquisition thereof, including all claims, liabilities, or losses arising in connection with the violation of any statutes or regulations pertaining to the foregoing, nevertheless, if any such Indemnified Person should incur any such pecuniary liability, then in such event the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless such Indemnified Person against all claims by or on behalf of any Person arising out of the same and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with any such claim or in connection with any action or proceeding brought thereon, including reasonable attorneys fees, and upon notice from the Issuer, the Company shall defend the Issuer in any such action or proceeding; provided that if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any of the provisions of this Section violate O.C.G.A. § 13-8-2 and are applicable to this Lease, the indemnity contained in this Section 8.4 shall not extend to any indemnification which is prohibited by O.C.G.A. § 13-8-2.
(c) Nothing contained in this Section 8.4 shall require the Company to indemnify any Indemnified Person for any claim or liability for which the Company was not given any opportunity to contest or for any settlement of any such action effected without the Companys consent (assuming such rights are available and have not been waived in writing by the Company). The indemnity of the Indemnified Persons contained in this Section 8.4 shall survive the termination of this Lease.
The Issuer and the Holder shall each be entitled to enforce its right to indemnification under this Section, and the Issuers right to indemnification hereunder shall be one of the Unassigned Rights.
Section 8.5. Licenses and Permits. The Company shall do, or shall cause any sublessee to do, all things necessary to obtain, maintain, modify, supplement and renew, from time to time, as necessary, all public filings, permits, licenses, franchises, and other governmental approvals necessary for its ownership of and activities relating to the Project, the lack of which would have a material adverse effect upon the Companys ability to meet its obligations under this Lease.
Section 8.6. Compliance with Laws. The Company warrants that throughout the Lease Term it shall, at its own expense, maintain the Project, in all material respects, in compliance with all applicable life and safety codes and all applicable building and zoning, health, environmental, and safety ordinances and laws, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable Environmental Laws, and all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the United States of America, the State, and any political subdivision or agency thereof having jurisdiction over the Project and which relate to the operations of the Project, any violation of which would have a material adverse effect on the Companys ability to fully perform its obligations under this Lease. The Companys use of the Project shall, in all material respects, conform to all laws and regulations of any governmental authority possessing jurisdiction thereof, and the Company shall, in its use or operation of the Project, not discriminate or permit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color or national origin in any manner prohibited by local, state or federal laws, rules, orders or regulations.
The Company may, at its own expense and in its own name and behalf or, with the consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld upon satisfactory indemnification by the Company), in the name and behalf of the Issuer and in good faith, contest any allegation that it has not complied with the laws described in this Section 8.6 and, in the event of any such contest, the provisions of this Section 8.6 shall not apply to any such alleged violations of law during the period of such contest and any appeal therefrom. The Issuer shall, at the expense of the Company, cooperate fully with the Company in any such contest.
The Issuer and the Holder shall each be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Section, and the Issuers right to enforce this Section shall be one of the Unassigned Rights.
Section 8.7. Granting and Release of Easements. If no Event of Default shall have happened and be continuing, the Company may at any time or times cause to be granted, modified, amended, released or terminated conveyances to public authorities or utilities, easements, licenses, rights of way (temporary or perpetual and including the dedication of public highways), plats, covenants, restrictions and agreements with respect to any property included in the Project and other contracts or agreements helpful in effecting the development, construction, maintenance, operation or restoration of the Project and such grant will be free from the lien or security interests created by the Security Document or this Lease and the Issuer agrees that it shall execute and deliver any instrument necessary or appropriate to confirm, grant, amend, modify, terminate or release any such matters within fourteen (14) Business Days upon receipt of: (i) a copy of the operative instrument, and (ii) a written application of the Company signed by an Authorized Company Representative requesting such instrument and stating (1) that such
matter is not detrimental to the proper conduct of the business of the Company, and (2) that such matter will not impair the effective use or materially interfere with the operation of the Project and will not weaken, diminish or impair the security intended to be given by or under the Security Document.
ARTICLE IX
ASSIGNMENT, SUBLEASING, ENCUMBERING, AND SELLING;
REDEMPTION; RENT PREPAYMENTS; ABATEMENT; EQUIPMENT
Section 9.1. Assignment and Subleasing.
(a) The Company may not sublease the Project, as a whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Issuer. No sublease shall relieve the Company from primary liability for any of its obligations hereunder, and in the event of any such sublease, the Company shall continue to remain primarily liable for payment of the rents specified in Section 5.3 hereof and for the payment, performance, and observance of the other obligations and agreements on its part herein provided to be performed and observed by it. The Company shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Issuer, upon request, assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer that the Project will continue to be operated in compliance with the provisions hereof and for purposes permitted by the Act. The Issuer shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, to notify any subtenant of the rights of the Issuer as provided by this Section. The Issuer, at the request of the Company, shall enter into a non-disturbance agreement with any subtenant of the Project recognizing its rights and benefits under its sublease so long as the terms and conditions thereof do not conflict with this Lease.
(b) The Company may not assign this Lease except as permitted by this Section. This Lease may be assigned in whole but not in part to a company that is the survivor of a consolidation, merger or transfer of substantially all of the assets of the Company without obtaining the consent of the Issuer or of the Holder. This Lease may be assigned to the Holder of the Bond without the consent of the Issuer. This Lease may be assigned to an Affiliate of the Company with the prior written consent of the Holder and without the consent of the Issuer. Except as provided herein, this Lease may be assigned only with the prior written consent of the Holder and of the Issuer. The Issuers consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, conditioned or delayed.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Lease, the Company may assign its interest in this Lease pursuant to an Exempt Assignment (hereinafter defined) without the approval of the Issuer or the Holder of the Bond.
(1) An Exempt Assignment means any of the following assignments:
(i) Any bona fide Leasehold Mortgage;
(ii) The acquisition by any grantee or a Leasehold Mortgagee or its designee of the Companys interest in this Lease through the exercise of any right or remedy of such Leasehold Mortgagee under a bona fide Leasehold Mortgage, including any
assignment of the Companys interest in this Lease to a Leasehold Mortgagee or its designee made in lieu of foreclosure;
(iii) Any foreclosure sale by any Leasehold Mortgagee pursuant to any power of sale contained in a bona fide Leasehold Mortgage;
(iv) Any sale or assignment of the Companys interest in this Lease by any Leasehold Mortgagee (or its designee) which has acquired the Companys interest in this Lease by means of any transaction described above;
(v) Any sale or assignment of the Companys interest in this Lease to the holder of a Superior Security Document;
(vi) Any sale or assignment of the Companys interest in this Lease to any Qualified Real Estate Investor (hereinafter defined);
(vii) Any sale or assignment of the Companys interest in this Lease to any person if (a) the Company or the proposed assignee provides Adequate Financial Assurance (hereinafter defined) of the payment of rent and other financial obligations under this Lease for the period the proposed assignee is the Company under this Lease, and (b) the proposed assignee has sufficient commercial real estate experience with respect to properties similar to the Project to properly manage, or oversee the management of, the Project; and
(viii) Any sale or assignment in connection with any sale/leaseback or other arrangement entered into by the Company in connection with a financing transaction.
(ix) Any sale or assignment to any of the following:
(A) Any savings bank, savings and loan association, commercial bank, or trust company having shareholder equity (as determined in accordance with GAAP accounting) of at least $10,000,000;
(B) Any college, university, credit union, trust or insurance company having assets of at least $10,000,000;
(C) Any employment benefit plan subject to ERISA having assets held in trust of $10,000,000 or more;
(D) Any pension plan established for the benefit of the employees of any state or local government, or any governmental authority, having assets of at least $10,000,000;
(E) Any limited partnership, limited liability company or other investment entity having committed capital of $10,000,000 or more;
(F) Any corporation, limited liability company or other Person having shareholder equity (or its equivalent for non-corporate entities) of at least $10,000,000;
(G) Any lender which performs real estate lending functions similar to any of the foregoing, and which has assets of at least $10,000,000; and
(H) Any partnership having as a general partner any Person or entity described in the preceding subparagraphs of this definition, or any corporation, limited liability company or other Person or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with any Person or entity described in the preceding subparagraphs of this Section 9.1(c)(1)(ix).
(2) Adequate Financial Assurance means a guaranty of payment of the rent and other financial obligations of the Company under this Lease made by a Qualified Real Estate Investor for the period of time that a proposed assignee of this Lease is the Company under this Lease.
(3) Qualified Real Estate Investor means any Person domiciled within the United States of America that has, together with its Affiliates, a minimum net worth (treating any subordinated or mezzanine financing as equity) at least equal to the lesser of (i) $10,000,000 or (ii) 20% of the appraised value of the Leased Land, as of the date of its (or their) last audited financial statements or as otherwise certified by an independent certified public accountant or firm thereof, provided the managers of such Person or its Affiliates have sufficient commercial real estate experience with respect to developments similar to the Project or have hired a manager or separate management company that has such experience and will manage, or oversee the management of, the Project. For purposes of the above the term last audited financial statements shall be deemed to include unaudited financial statements compiled by an independent certified public accountant or firm thereof accompanied by an accountants letter or unaudited financial statements certified by a member of the management of the proposed assignee of this Lease.
(d) Any assignment authorized by this Section 9.1 shall be subject to each of the following conditions:
(i) Any such assignee shall agree to fully and unconditionally assume all obligations of the Company under this Lease, including, without limitation, all indemnity provisions contained in this Lease, whereupon the assignor shall automatically be released from all obligations arising under this Lease accruing prior to the assignment; and
(ii) The Company shall, within thirty (30) days prior to the execution of any assignment or any merger, consolidation or sale of substantially all of its assets, furnish or cause to be furnished to the Issuer a true and complete copy of such proposed assignment or documents of merger, consolidation or sale of assets, as the case may be.
The Company or such assignee shall, within thirty (30) days after the execution thereof, furnish or cause to be furnished to the Issuer a true and complete copy of such assignment or documents of merger or consolidation or sale of assets, as the case may be, as actually executed. The Issuer and the Holder shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, to notify any assignee of their rights under this paragraph.
Any purported assignment in violation of this Section shall be void, as the interest of the Company, being a usufruct and bailment for hire, is not assignable except as herein provided. In the case of an assignment that is permitted hereby or that is consented to as herein described, the assignee may not further assign this Lease except in accordance with this Section. As set forth in Section 2.7(b) of the Bond Resolution, the Bond may be assigned to any assignee of this Lease.
Section 9.2. Provisions Relating to Sale, Encumbrance, or Conveyance of the Project by the Issuer. Except pursuant to the Security Document or a Superior Security Document executed by the Issuer at the written request of the Company, and except for any sale under threat of a taking by eminent domain or a sale pursuant to Article VI hereof, the Issuer agrees that, during the Lease Term, it shall not, except pursuant to or as permitted by the Security Document: (1) directly, indirectly, or beneficially sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of any part of its interest in the Project, (2) permit any part of the Project to become subject to any lien, claim of title, encumbrance, security interest, conditional sale contract, title retention arrangement, finance lease, or other charge of any kind, without the written consent of the Company, and (3) assign, transfer, or hypothecate (other than pursuant to the Bond Resolution and the Security Document) any payment of rent (or analogous payment) then due or to accrue in the future under any lease of the Project, except that if the laws of the State at the time shall permit, nothing contained in this Section shall prevent the consolidation of the Issuer with, or merger of the Issuer into, or transfer of the Project as an entirety to, any public body of the State whose property and income are not subject to taxation and which has authority to carry on the business of owning and leasing the Project, provided, that upon any such consolidation, merger, or transfer, the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bond according to its tenor, and the due and punctual performance and observance of all the agreements and conditions of this Lease, the Bond Resolution and the Security Document to be kept and performed by the Issuer, shall be expressly assumed in writing by the public body resulting from such consolidation or surviving such merger or to which the Project shall be transferred as an entirety. All such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, software and other personal property may be removed from the Project by the Company, any such assignee, any such equipment lessor, or any Person to which the same is pledged, and the Issuer and the Company shall provide access, ingress and egress to any such Person for purposes of inspection. repair, maintenance or removal of any such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, software and other personal property.
The Issuer, at the written request of the Company with the written consent of the Holder of the Bond, shall execute and deliver to a Lender, or shall join the Company in the execution and delivery to a Lender, of a Superior Security Document in favor of such Lender with respect to the Project which encumbers the Issuers fee interest and execute any related documents in connection with the Companys financing or refinancing of the Project. At the Companys written request, and with the prior written consent of the Holder, the Issuer shall, by a subordination agreement, subordinate its fee simple interest and estate in the Project to a
Leasehold Mortgage. Any such Superior Security Document or subordination agreement shall be prepared at the expense of the Company and reviewed at the expense of the Company and shall be subject to the approval by the Issuer, which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld, conditioned or delayed.
Section 9.3. Pledge of this Lease by the Company. The Company may finance and refinance any debt secured by the Project freely and may pledge its interest hereunder without the consent of the Issuer. In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.2 hereof, the Issuer, at the written request of the Company with the written consent of the Holder, shall execute and deliver to a Lender any documents related to such pledge, financing or refinancing requested by the Company or Lender. The Issuer and Company acknowledge and agree that in the event of a foreclosure of any Leasehold Mortgage, the purchaser at such foreclosure shall become the Company hereunder.
Section 9.4. Redemption of Bond. The Issuer, at the written request of the Company and if the Company provides funds therefor, shall forthwith take all steps that may be necessary under the redemption or defeasance provisions of the Bond Resolution to effect the redemption or defeasance of all or part of the then-Outstanding Bond, as may be specified by the Company, on the earliest date on which such redemption or defeasance may be made under such applicable provisions. If this Lease is not renewed and expires before the maturity date of the Bond, or if there is an acceleration of the Bond, the Company shall immediately cause the Bond to be redeemed or cancelled.
Section 9.5. Prepayment of Rents. There is expressly reserved to the Company the right, and the Company is authorized and permitted, at any time it may choose, to prepay all or any part of the Basic Rent payable under Section 5.3(a) hereof, and the Issuer agrees that it shall accept such prepayments of rents when the same are tendered by the Company. All Basic Rent so prepaid shall at the written direction of the Company be credited toward the Basic Rent payments specified in Section 5.3(a) hereof, in the same manner as such payments are applied to the payment of Debt Service in accordance with terms of the Bond and the Bond Resolution. The Company shall also have the right to surrender the Bond, if it is then owned by the Company, to the Issuer for cancellation, and such Bond, upon such surrender and cancellation, shall be deemed to be paid and no further Basic Rent shall be paid, as provided in Section 9.6 hereof.
Section 9.6. Company Entitled to Certain Rent Abatements if Bond Paid Prior to Maturity. If at any time the Bond shall cease to be Outstanding, under circumstances not resulting in termination of the Lease Term, and if the Company is not at the time otherwise in default hereunder, the Company shall be entitled to use the Project from the date such Bond is no longer Outstanding to, and including the end of, the Lease Term, with no obligation to make payments of Basic Rent specified in Section 5.3(a) hereof during that interval (but otherwise on the terms and conditions hereof).
Section 9.7. Installation of Other Machinery and Rented Equipment. The Company may from time to time, in its sole discretion and at its own expense, install trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, and other personal property at the Project. All such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, and other personal property which are not transferred to the Issuer as part of the Project shall remain the sole property of the Company (or of any leasing company from
whom the Company may be renting such items), and the Company (or such leasing company) may remove the same from the Project at any time, in its sole discretion and at its own expense; provided, however, that the Company or such leasing company shall not be prohibited from transferring its interest in trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, and other personal property at the Project to the Issuer in a bond transaction. The Company or such leasing company, as applicable, may create any mortgage, encumbrance, lien, or charge on any such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, and other personal property that is not a part of the Project. Unless so transferred to the Issuer in such a bond transaction, the Issuer shall not have any interest in and waives any lessors lien that it may have on any such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, or other personal property so installed pursuant to this Section, and all such trade fixtures, machinery, equipment, software and other personal property shall be and remain identified as the property of the Company or such leasing company on its books and/or by appropriate tags or other markings.
Section 9.8. Reference to Bond Ineffective After Bond Paid. Upon payment in full of the Bond (or provision for payment thereof having been made in accordance with the defeasance provisions of the Bond Resolution), all references in this Lease to the Bond and the Holder shall be ineffective, and the owner of the Bond shall not thereafter have any rights hereunder, saving and excepting those that shall have theretofore vested. For purposes of this Lease the Bond shall be deemed fully paid if it is defeased as provided in the Bond Resolution.
ARTICLE X
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 10.1. Events of Default Defined. The following shall be Events of Default under this Lease, and the terms Event of Default or Default shall mean, whenever they are used in this Lease, any one or more of the following events:
(a) a failure of the Company to pay Basic Rent in the amounts and at the times required by Section 5.3(a) hereof, provided that if the Company is then the Holder of the Bond such Basic Rent shall be deemed to have been paid and the corresponding Debt Service on the Bond shall be deemed to have also been paid; or
(b) the Companys failure to observe, perform, or comply with any other covenant, condition, or agreement in this Lease or in any other Company Documents on the part of the Company to be observed or performed (other than as referred to in subsection (a) of this Section) if such covenant, condition or agreement is for the benefit of the Issuer and constitutes any of the Unassigned Rights, for a period of thirty (30) days after the Companys receipt of written notice from the Issuer specifying such breach or failure and requesting that it be remedied, unless the Issuer shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration. It shall not constitute an Event of Default if corrective action is instituted by or on behalf of the Company within the thirty (30) day period and diligently pursued until the breach or default is corrected; or
(c) the Companys failure to observe, perform, or comply with any covenant, condition, or agreement in this Lease or in the other Company Documents on the part of the Company to be observed or performed, which covenant, condition or agreement is for the benefit
of the Holder other than as referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, for a period of thirty (30) days after the Companys receipt of written notice from the Holder specifying such breach or failure and requesting that it be remedied, unless the Holder shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration. It shall not constitute an Event of Default if corrective action is instituted by the Company or on behalf of the Company within the applicable thirty (30) day period and diligently pursued until the breach or default is corrected; or
(d) any default under any of the Loan Documents, if the Lender that is a party thereto notifies the Issuer, the Company and the Holder that the same should be deemed an Event of Default hereunder, in the Lenders sole judgment, and the curative period for such default has not been thereafter extended or such default has not been waived by the Lender.
The Issuer shall notify the Company, any Lender that has requested such notice and provided its address for such notice to the Issuer, and the Holder in writing of any Event of Default hereunder of which the Issuer has knowledge.
Section 10.2. Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in Section 10.1 hereof shall have happened and be subsisting, the Issuer, or the Holder as assignee of the Issuer, to the extent permitted by law, may take any one or more of the following remedial steps:
(a) from time to time, take whatever action at law or in equity or under the terms of this Lease may appear necessary or desirable to collect the rents and other amounts payable by the Company hereunder then due or thereafter to become due, or to enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agreement, or covenant of the Company under this Lease; or
(b) terminate, subject to the respective provisions concerning the priority and subordination of the Companys option to purchase the Project that are set forth in the Option Agreement, this Lease and recover, as and for liquidated and agreed final damages for the Companys default, all amounts that have theretofore become due plus an amount equal to all unpaid installments of Basic Rent, and if any statute or rule of law shall validly limit the amount of such liquidated final damages to less than the amount agreed upon, the Issuer shall be entitled to the maximum amount allowable under such statute or rule of law; no termination of this Lease pursuant to this Section shall relieve the Company from its obligations pursuant to Section 8.4 hereof.
Any amounts of Basic Rent collected pursuant to action taken under this Section shall be applied in payment of the then-Outstanding Bond. Any amounts collected as Additional Rent shall be paid to the Person or Persons to whom such Additional Rent is due and owing hereunder.
Notwithstanding that this Lease (except for Unassigned Rights) is to be assigned to the Holder, the Issuer shall be entitled to enforce this Lease if any Event of Default relates to such Unassigned Rights or exposes the Issuer, its assets (other than the Pledged Security) or its members, officers, employees or agents to any liability. The Holder shall be entitled to enforce the provisions hereof that affect its interests hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing and
notwithstanding any statutory, decisional, or other law to the contrary, but subject to the exception provided in Section 6.4(b) hereof, in no event shall the Issuer have any right to terminate this Lease or to enter upon or otherwise to obtain possession of the Project, by reason of the occurrence of any Event of Default by the Company hereunder without the prior written consent of the Holder.
Section 10.3. Remedies Not Exclusive. Subject to the limitations herein, the remedies herein expressly conferred upon the Issuer and the Holder are intended to be in addition to other remedies existing at law or in equity or by statute. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article, and notwithstanding any other term or provision of this Lease (other than Section 11.19 hereof), and notwithstanding any statutory, decisional, or other law to the contrary, in no event shall the Issuer have any right to terminate this Lease, to enter upon and take possession of the Project, to the dispossession of the Company or the repossession of the Project, or otherwise to obtain possession of the Project, by reason of the occurrence of any Event of Default by the Company hereunder without the prior written consent of the Holder of the Bond, of any pledgee of the Bond and of any Lender that is the holder of a Superior Security Document. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the Issuer to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Article, the Holder, any pledgee of the Bond and any Lender that is the holder of a Superior Security Document must consent to such exercise. The Holder, any pledgee of the Bond and any Lender that is the holder of a Superior Security Document shall each be deemed a third party beneficiary of all covenants and agreements herein contained, except for covenants relating solely to the Issuers Unassigned Rights.
Section 10.4. Company to Pay Fees and Expenses. In the event the Company should default under any of the provisions of this Lease and the Issuer or the Holder should employ attorneys, accountants, or other experts or incur other expenses for the collection of amounts due it hereunder or the enforcement of performance or observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of the Company herein contained for its benefit, the Company agrees that it shall on demand therefor pay to such Person the reasonable fees and expenses of such attorneys, accountants, or other experts and such other expenses so incurred by the Issuer. Any attorneys fees required to be paid by the Company under this Lease shall include attorneys and paralegals fees through all proceedings, including, but not limited to, negotiations, administrative hearings, trials, and appeals, court costs and reimbursable expenses of such attorneys. The Company and the Holder shall be entitled to enforce their respective rights under this Article and the Issuers rights under this Article shall be one of the Unassigned Rights. This section shall survive the termination of this Lease.
Section 10.5. Waiver of Events of Default. The Issuer may waive any Event of Default hereunder and its consequences or rescind any declaration of acceleration of payments of the rents and other amounts due hereunder provided that the Issuer shall not waive any Event of Default (other than Events of Default relating to the Unassigned Rights) without the prior written consent of the Holder. The Holder may waive any Event of Default hereunder other than Events of Default relating to the Unassigned Rights, which may be waived only by the Issuer. In case of any such waiver or rescission, or in case any proceeding taken by the Issuer or the Holder on
account of any such Event of Default shall be discontinued or abandoned or determined adversely to the Issuer or the Holder, then and in every such case the Issuer, the Holder and the Company shall be restored to their former positions and rights hereunder, but no such waiver or rescission shall extend to or affect any subsequent or other Event of Default or impair or exhaust any right, power, or remedy consequent thereon.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.1. Companys Option to Terminate Lease. The Company shall have, and is hereby granted, at any time, the option to terminate this Lease by (i) causing the Bond to be paid or defeased in accordance with the provisions of the Bond Resolution, (ii) paying any amounts due the Issuer or the Holder for Additional Rent, and (iii) giving the Issuer notice in writing of such termination which shall forthwith become effective.
Section 11.2. Release of Portions of the Project. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, upon the written request of the Company, the Issuer agrees at any time and from time to time to amend this Lease for the purpose of effecting the release of and removal from this Lease of a portion of the Project and conveying such property to the Company or its designee, as requested by the Company. The consideration for any such release is the Companys agreement to redeem the principal amount of the Bond attributable to such property, pursuant to Section 3.5 of the Bond Resolution. If at the time any such amendment is made the Bond remains outstanding and any amount thereunder remains unpaid, the Company shall provide to the Issuer a certificate of an Authorized Company Representative, dated not more than sixty days prior to the date of the release and stating that, in the opinion of the person signing such certificate, (i) the portion of the Project so proposed to be released is not otherwise needed for the operation of the Project for the purposes hereinabove stated, (ii) the release so proposed to be made will not materially impair the utility of the Project and will not destroy the means of ingress thereto and egress therefrom, (iii) all necessary action required under the Companys governing documents has been taken to authorize and approve such amendment, and (iv) the Company is not in default under any of the provisions of this Lease.
Upon providing such certificate to the Issuer and upon compliance with the terms and conditions of Section 3.5 of the Bond Resolution and this Section 11.2, the Issuer shall convey the property to be released to the Company by a Limited Warranty Deed which shall be subject to the following, to the extent applicable to the portion of the Project to be released, (i) those liens and encumbrances (if any) to which such title in and to said property was subject when conveyed to the Issuer, (ii) those liens and encumbrances created by the Company or to the creation or suffering of which the Company consented in writing, (iii) those liens, security interests and encumbrances resulting from the failure of the Company to perform or observe any of the agreements on its part contained in this Lease, and (iv) Permitted Encumbrances (other than the Security Document and this Lease). The Issuer shall further execute other documents required under Section 3.5 of the Bond Resolution and any other documents reasonably required to effect a conveyance of the portion of the Project so released and to terminate any security interest or other lien with respect thereto. No release effected under the provisions hereof shall entitle the Company to any abatement or diminution of the rents payable under Section 5.3
hereof. If at any time the Company exercises its right to cause portions of the Project to be released hereunder and such release would cause the entire remainder of the Project to be released, the exercise of such right shall be deemed to be an exercise of the Companys option to purchase the Project pursuant to the Option Agreement.
Section 11.3. Quiet Enjoyment. The Issuer agrees that so long as the Company shall fully and punctually pay all of the rents and other amounts provided to be paid hereunder by the Company and shall fully and punctually perform all of its other covenants and agreements hereunder, the Company shall peaceably and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the Project during the Lease Term, and the Issuer warrants and covenants that it will defend the Company in such peaceable and quiet possession of the Project.
Section 11.4. Notices. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, or other document provided or permitted by this Lease to be made upon, given or furnished to, or filed with, the Issuer, the Company or the initial Holder as set forth below shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if in writing and (except as otherwise provided in this Lease) either (i) delivered personally to the party or, if such party is not an individual, to an officer or other legal representative of the party to whom the same is directed, or (ii) mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iii) sent via nationally recognized overnight courier for next Business Day delivery, as follows:
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Legacy Housing, LTD |
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Any person designated in this Section 11.4 may, by notice given to each of the others, designate any additional or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates, or other communications shall be sent.
Section 11.5. Construction and Binding Effect. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements with respect thereto. This Lease shall inure to the benefit of the Issuer, the Company, the Holder and their respective successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon the Issuer and the Company, subject, however, to the limitations contained in Sections 9.1. and 9.2 hereof.
Section 11.6. Severability. In the event any provision of this Lease shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof.
Section 11.7. Amounts Remaining in the Funds. It is agreed by the parties hereto that any amounts remaining in the Funds upon expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term, as provided in this Lease, after payment or defeasance of the Bond in full and all sums due and owing to the Issuer and the Holder shall have been paid, shall belong to and shall be paid to the Company as an overpayment of rent.
Section 11.8. Fees Paid by the Company. Except as Section 4.3 hereof permits the payment or reimbursement thereof, the Company shall pay all fees and expenses relating to this Lease, including but not limited to, any recording fee and tax upon this Lease, and reasonable attorneys fees. In case the Issuer, with the written consent of the Company, pays or advances any money for recording, preparation of documents, any expenses incurred in the completion of this transaction, the payment of any insurance premiums, encumbrances, tax, assessment, or other charge or lien upon the Project, or any other amounts necessary for the payment of the Costs of the Project, the same shall be advances payable in accordance with Section 6.6 hereof.
Section 11.9. No Issuer Liability; Immunity of Members, Officers, and Employees of Issuer. The Company, assumes full responsibility for the acquisition and installation of the Project and for any Additions or Alterations thereto replacements thereof and substitutions therefor, and hereby releases the Issuer for any responsibility or liability with respect to the foregoing. No recourse shall be had for the enforcement of any obligation, covenant, promise, or agreement of the Issuer contained in this Lease or for any claim based hereon or otherwise in respect hereof or upon any obligation, covenant, promise, or agreement of the Issuer contained in the Bond Resolution against any director, member, officer, or employee, as such, in his/her individual capacity, past, present, or future, of the Issuer, or any successor Person, whether by virtue of any constitutional provision, statute, or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise, it being expressly agreed and understood that this Lease is solely a corporate obligation of the Issuer payable only from the funds and assets of Issuer herein specifically provided to be subject to such obligation and that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, or be incurred by, any director, member, officer, or employee, as such, past, present, or future, of the Issuer, or of any successor Person, either directly or through the Issuer, or any successor Person, under or by reason of any of the obligations, covenants, promises, or agreements entered into between the Issuer and the Company whether contained in this Lease or in the Bond, in the Bond Resolution, in the Bond Documents or to be implied hereunder or thereunder as being supplemental hereto or thereto, and that all personal liability of that character against every such director, member, officer, and employee of the Issuer or any such successor Person is, by the execution of this Lease and as a condition of and as part of the consideration for the execution of this Lease, expressly waived and released by the Company. The immunity of
directors, members, officers, and employees of the Issuer under the provisions contained in this Section shall survive the completion of the Project and the termination of this Lease.
Section 11.10. Amendments, Changes, and Modifications. This Lease may not be amended, modified, altered, or terminated, except as provided in the Bond Resolution.
Section 11.11. Execution of Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
Section 11.12. Law Governing Construction of this Lease. This Lease is prepared and entered into with the intention that the laws of the State of Georgia, exclusive of such States rules governing choice of law, shall govern its construction.
Section 11.13. Covenants Run with Project. The covenants, agreements, and conditions herein contained shall run with the Project hereby leased and shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Time is of the essence under this Lease.
Section 11.14. Subordination to Security Document. This Lease and the rights and privileges hereunder of the Company are specifically made subject and subordinate to the rights and privileges of the Holder, as set forth in the Security Document.
Section 11.15. Net Lease. This Lease shall be deemed and construed to be a triple net lease, and the Company shall pay absolutely net, during the Lease Term, the rent and all other payments required hereunder, free of any deductions, without abatement, diminution, or set off other than those herein expressly provided.
Section 11.16. Surrender of Project. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, at the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease Term, the Company agrees to surrender possession of the Project peaceably and promptly to the Issuer in as good condition as at the commencement of the Lease Term, excepting only ordinary wear, tear, and obsolescence, and damage by fire or other casualty or a taking by eminent domain which the Company is not obligated by this Lease to repair.
Section 11.17. Immunity of Directors and Employees of Company. No recourse shall be had for the enforcement of any obligation, covenant, promise, or agreement of the Company contained in this Lease or for any claim based hereon or otherwise in respect hereof, against any stockholder, director, officer, limited partner (but not general partner), member, manager, employee, trustee for, or agent of the Company or any successor entity, in his or her individual capacity, past, present, or future, whether by virtue of any constitutional provision, statute, or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise, it being expressly agreed and understood that this Lease is solely an obligation of the Company and that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, or be incurred by, any such stockholder, director, officer, limited partner (but not general partner), member, manager, employee, trustee for, or agent, either directly or through the Company, or any successor entity, under or by reason of any of the obligations, covenants, promises, or agreements contained in this Lease or to be implied here from, and that all personal liability of that character against every such stockholder,
director, officer, limited partner (but not general partner), member, manager, employee, trustee for, or agent is, by the execution of this Lease and as a condition of and as part of the consideration for the execution of this Lease, expressly waived and released. The immunity of each such stockholder, director, officer, limited partner (but not general partner), member, manager, employee, trustee for, or agent of the Company under the provisions contained in this Section shall survive the termination of this Lease.
Section 11.18. Payments Due on Other than Business Days. Whenever a date upon which a payment is to be made under this Lease falls on a date which is not a Business Day, such payment may be made on the next succeeding Business Day without interest for the intervening period.
Section 11.19. Holder of Pledged Interest. The Issuer agrees and the Holder, by its acceptance of the Bond, shall be deemed to have agreed, that upon receipt of notice from the Holder of a pledged interest in this Lease, all elections, options, or rights of the Company to terminate this Lease shall be effective only if consented to in writing by the holder of the pledged interest.
Section 11.20. Required Consent of Leasehold Mortgagee. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, whenever the provisions of this Lease require the Companys consent, the consent of any Lender which holds a Leasehold Mortgage or Superior Security Document must also be obtained.
Section 11.21. Estoppel Certificates. Upon ten (10) Business Days written request of the Company, the Issuer will provide a statement to any Lender which is the holder of any Superior Security Document or any Leasehold Mortgage concerning, to the best of its knowledge, (i) the outstanding amount of the Bond; (ii) whether a default exists under this Lease or the other Company Documents, and if so specifying the nature of such default; (iii) whether this Lease or the Company Documents have been amended, and if so, specifying the amendments; and (iv) any other matter concerning this Lease or the Company Documents reasonably requested by such holders.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this Lease by causing its name to be hereunto subscribed by its Chairman and by causing the official seal of the Issuer to be impressed hereon and attested by its Secretary and the Company has executed this Lease by causing its name to be hereunto subscribed by its duly authorized representative, all being done as of the day and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE LEASED LAND
101 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 044 (Parcel A and B):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104, 121 and 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 61.18 Acres, more or less, as designated and being composed of Parcels B and F, as shown per Plat of Survey of The Property of Mrs. K. D. Sanders; The Estate of C. L. Carroll, deceased; and The Estate of Ted Dunn, deceased, prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 4, 1967, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 03, page 254, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TOGETHER WITH: That certain undescribed Access Strip and Roadway for Ingress and Egress, as conveyed in and by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc., dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (having a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365.00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a
point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Horton Homes, Inc. to American Testing Laboratories, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 191, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 12.22 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Sherald G. Sharp, G.R.L.S. No. 2044, dated February 12, 1988, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 165, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
00 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 056 (Parcel C):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 7.524 Acres, as designated as Parcel A, and 1.188 Acres, as designated as Parcel B, as shown per Plat of Survey for The Property of Rivers & Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 7, 1970, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, page 216, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 6.288 Acres, more or less, and being bounded on the North by a Street, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd.), running through the Industrial Park and by the Property and Lands now or formerly owned by Mrs. C. L. Carroll; bounded on the West by the right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; bounded on the South by the Property now or formerly owned by Putnam County, Georgia, a/k/a Putnam County Airport; and bounded on the East by the Property now or formerly owned by the Putnam Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam County Development Authority. Said Property herein being a portion of Parcel B (consisting of 15 Acres, more or less), as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of the Putnam Development Authority, dated February 3, 1971, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, Page 179, Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT THREE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 5.00 Acres, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Putnam Development Authority & Enterprise Aluminum Co., prepared by Geo. G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated May 7, 1985, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 178, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FOUR:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.820 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Geo. G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated June 3, 1983, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 96, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FIVE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.874 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by John F. Barker, Jr. G. R. L.S. No, 2308, dated February 26, 1995, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 72, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT SIX:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being and consisting of that certain Access Strip and Roadway, which herein provides access and the means of Ingress and Egress from Industrial Boulevard, in a Southerly direction, to the former Putnam County Airport, Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc. dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, Putnam County, Georgia records.
ALL PARCELS HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO a 20-foot Easement for a Water Line which has been constructed by the City of Eatonton, Georgia.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land of the Properties herein described lying and being within the Right-of-Way of Industrial Boulevard, having a 100-foot Right-of-Way.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
(Parcel D):
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365,00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interest conveyed in those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
165 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 050 (Parcel E):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being known as The Horton Iron Works Property, and being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a point on the North right-of-way line of a street known as Industrial Park, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd. and having a 100-foot right-of-way), which said Point of Beginning being North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 300.00 feet, from the Eastern boundary corner of the Property now or formerly owned by the Atlanta Dairies (as shown per Plat of Survey thereof recorded in Plat Book 06, Page 52, aforesaid records) and the West right-of-way line of a proposed street, n/k/a Hogan Industrial Blvd (having a 100-foot right-of-way), said Point may also be located on that certain Plat recorded in Plat Book 07, Page 132, aforesaid records; running thence from said Point of Beginning, North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/Ida Industrial Blvd., a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point; running thence and leaving said right-of-way, North 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the Property now or formerly owned by the Estate of C. L, Carroll, deceased; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the said Atlanta Dairies; running thence South 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point on the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/k/a Industrial Blvd., and being the Point of Beginning.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of the G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.02 Acres, (being known as the Horton Iron Works), as shown per Plat of Survey of the Property of N. D. HORTON, SR., as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 144, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
DOC# 004930
FILED IN OFFICE
12/30/2016 11:59 AM
BK:878 PG:389-397
SHEILA H. PERRY
CLERK OF COURT
PUTNAM COUNTY
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE IS FOR RECORDING DATA
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
Michael I. Diamond
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1075 Peachtree Street N.E. Suite 2500
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 881-5479
THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE ISSUER) IN THIS SHORT FORM LEASE AGREEMENT AND IN THE LONG FORM LEASE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN, AND IN CERTAIN REVENUES AND RECEIPTS DERIVED HEREUNDER (BEING REVENUES RECEIVED UNDER THE LONG FORM LEASE), EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN RESERVED RIGHTS, HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND PLEDGED UNTO LEGACY HOUSING, LTD., AS SECURITY FOR THE ISSUERS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (LEGACY HOUSING, LTD. PROJECT), SERIES 2016 (THE BOND), AS PROVIDED IN A DEED TO SECURE DEBT, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, OF EVEN DATE HEREWITH, FROM THE ISSUER TO LEGACY HOUSING, LTD.
SHORT FORM LEASE AGREEMENT
STATE OF GEORGIA )
COUNTY OF PUTNAM )
This SHORT FORM LEASE AGREEMENT (this Lease), dated for purposes of reference as of December 1, 2016, is by and between the PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Issuer), a public body corporate and politic created and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, and LEGACY HOUSING, LTD. (the Company), a limited partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas.
W I T N E S S E T H:
The Issuer, as landlord, hereby rents the Project to the Company, as tenant, and the Company hereby rents the Project from the Issuer. The Project consists of the land described in
Exhibit A attached hereto (the Leased Land), together with any buildings, improvements, building fixtures, building equipment, production equipment and other personal property now or hereafter located on the Leased Land and all additions thereto, alterations thereof and replacements thereof which become a part of the Project, as defined in the Lease Agreement between the parties of even date herewith (the Long Form Lease). This Lease shall be effective on its delivery, and the Company shall have full possession and occupancy of the Project. The Initial Term commences on the date of delivery hereof and shall expire at 11:59 p.m., Putnam County, Georgia time, on September 1, 2017. This Lease shall be subject to extensions for renewal terms ending on June 1, 2018, March 1, 2019, December 1, 2019, September 1, 2020, June 1, 2021 and December 1, 2021, as provided in the Long Form Lease. The Long Form Lease and all terms and provisions thereof are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full herein. The Long Form Lease provides for the payment of Basic Rent at the times and in the amounts required to pay debt service on the Bond and for the payment of certain additional amounts.
It is the intention of the parties that the leasehold interest of the Company hereunder and under the Long Form Lease shall be a usufruct (under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-1(a)) as to real property of the Project, and a bailment for hire (under O.C.G.A. § 44-6-101), as to the personal property of the Project, and not an estate for years.
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE LEASED LAND
101 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 044 (Parcel A and B):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104, 121 and 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 61.18 Acres, more or less, as designated and being composed of Parcels B and F, as shown per Plat of Survey of The Property of Mrs. K. D. Sanders; The Estate of C. L. Carroll, deceased; and The Estate of Ted Dunn, deceased, prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 4, 1967, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 03, page 254, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TOGETHER WITH: That certain undescribed Access Strip and Roadway for Ingress and Egress, as conveyed in and by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc., dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (having a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365.00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Horton Homes, Inc. to American Testing
Laboratories, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 191, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 12.22 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Sherald G. Sharp, G.R.L.S. No. 2044, dated February 12, 1988, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 165, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
00 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 056 (Parcel C):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 7.524 Acres, as designated as Parcel A, and 1.188 Acres, as designated as Parcel B, as shown per Plat of Survey for The Property of Rivers & Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 7, 1970, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, page 216, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 6.288 Acres, more or less, and being bounded on the North by a Street, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd.), running through the Industrial Park and by the Property and Lands now or formerly owned by Mrs. C. L. Carroll; bounded on the West by the right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; bounded on the South by the Property now or formerly owned by Putnam County, Georgia, a/k/a Putnam County Airport; and bounded on the East by the Property now or formerly owned by the Putnam Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam County Development Authority. Said Property herein being a portion of Parcel B (consisting of 15 Acres, more or less), as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of the Putnam Development Authority, dated February 3, 1971, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, Page 179, Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT THREE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 5.00 Acres, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Putnam Development Authority & Enterprise Aluminum Co., prepared by Geo.
G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated May 7, 1985, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 178, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FOUR:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.820 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Geo. G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated June 3, 1983, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 96, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FIVE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.874 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by John F. Barker, Jr. G. R. L.S. No, 2308, dated February 26, 1995, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 72, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT SIX:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being and consisting of that certain Access Strip and Roadway, which herein provides access and the means of Ingress and Egress from Industrial Boulevard, in a Southerly direction, to the former Putnam County Airport, Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc. dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, Putnam County, Georgia records.
ALL PARCELS HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO a 20-foot Easement for a Water Line which has been constructed by the City of Eatonton, Georgia.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land of the Properties herein described lying and being within the Right-of-Way of Industrial Boulevard, having a 100-foot Right-of-Way.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
(Parcel D):
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365,00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interest conveyed in those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
165 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 050 (Parcel E):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being known as The Horton Iron Works Property, and being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a point on the North right-of-way line of a street known as Industrial Park, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd. and having a 100-foot right-of-way), which said Point of Beginning being North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 300.00 feet, from the Eastern boundary corner of the Property now or formerly owned by the Atlanta Dairies (as shown per Plat of Survey thereof recorded in Plat Book 06, Page 52, aforesaid records) and the West right-
of-way line of a proposed street, n/k/a Hogan Industrial Blvd (having a 100-foot right-of-way), said Point may also be located on that certain Plat recorded in Plat Book 07, Page 132, aforesaid records; running thence from said Point of Beginning, North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/Ida Industrial Blvd., a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point; running thence and leaving said right-of-way, North 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the Property now or formerly owned by the Estate of C. L, Carroll, deceased; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the said Atlanta Dairies; running thence South 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point on the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/k/a Industrial Blvd., and being the Point of Beginning.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of the G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.02 Acres, (being known as the Horton Iron Works), as shown per Plat of Survey of the Property of N. D. HORTON, SR., as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 144, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
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DOC# 004931 |
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FILED IN OFFICE |
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SHEILA H. PERRY |
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PUTNAM COUNTY |
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE IS FOR RECORDING DATA
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
Michael I. Diamond, Esq.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1075 Peachtree Street N.E. Suite 2500
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 881-5479
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OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (this Agreement), dated for purposes of reference as of December 1, 2016, is by and between the PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter referred to as the Issuer), the mailing address of which is 117 Putnam Drive, Eatonton, Georgia 31024, and LEGACY HOUSING, LTD (hereinafter referred to as Company), the mailing address of which is 4801 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Issuer is issuing the Bond (defined below) to acquire the Project (defined below) for lease to the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Company are contemporaneously entering into a Lease Agreement, of even date herewith (the Lease), relating to the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Company is only willing to execute the Lease and consummate the transactions contemplated by the Lease if it is granted the option to purchase the Project upon the terms and provisions as hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for granting the option to purchase the Project, the Issuer will receive good and valuable consideration, including the Option Fee (defined below) and the agreements of the Company contained herein that provide for the retirement of the Bond (defined below) if all of the renewal options in the Lease are not exercised.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Lease and the transaction described therein, and in consideration of the Option Fee in hand paid by the Company to the Issuer, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of all of which is respectively hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, and for the mutual covenants contained herein, the Issuer and Company hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS. Capitalized terms that are used herein, but not defined herein, shall have the definitions set forth in the Lease. Also, for purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) Bond means the Issuers Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Legacy Housing, LTD Project), Series 2016, in the Maximum Principal Amount of $10,000,000.
(b) Closing means the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated hereby as a result of the exercise (or deemed exercise) of the Option.
(c) Closing Date means the date prescribed herein for the consummation of the Closing under the Option.
(d) Effective Date means the date on which this Agreement is fully executed.
(e) Issuers Notice has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3(a) hereof.
(f) Leased Land means the land in Putnam County, Georgia, described in Exhibit A hereto.
(g) Option has the meaning ascribed to such term under Section 2 hereof.
(h) Option Fee means the sum of $10.
(i) Option Term means that period of time commencing on the date of delivery hereof and ending on the earlier of (1) the date which is thirty (30) days after the date of the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, or if the Issuers Notice has not been provided by that date, then thirty (30) days following the date on which the Company receives written notice from the Issuer of the pending expiration of the Lease; or (2) December 1, 2023. The Option Term is subject to Section 3(a) below.
(j) Permitted Encumbrances means encumbrances permitted by the Lease.
(k) Project has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Bond Resolution, which, as of the date of this Option Agreement, is comprised of the Leased Land, the Leased Improvements and the Leased Equipment.
(l) Purchase Price shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(a) herein.
2. GRANT OF OPTION. For the consideration recited above, the Issuer does hereby grant to the Company the exclusive right and option (Option) to purchase the Project (as the same shall exist at the time of such purchase, subject to Permitted Encumbrances) upon the terms and conditions as set forth herein.
3. EXERCISE OF OPTION.
(a) At least six (6) months but no more than twelve (12) months prior to the expiration of the Option Term, the Issuer shall give written notice to the Company of the pending expiration of the Option (the Issuers Notice). The Company may exercise the Option, at any time during the Option Term, by giving written notice thereof to the Issuer. If the Bond has not theretofore been fully paid and if the Company is not then also the Bondholder, a copy of such notice shall also be given by the Company to the Bondholder at the address of the Bondholder as reflected on the Bond Register. Such notice shall specify a date and time of the Closing (the Closing Date), which shall be no earlier than thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days following the date such notice is sent to the Issuer. The time, date and place of the Closing shall be 10:00 a.m. Georgia time on the Closing Date at the principal meeting place of the Issuer in Putnam County, Georgia, or such other time, date and place as the Company and the Issuer may agree. In the event the Company does not exercise the Option during the Option Term (after notice by the Issuer of such failure as hereinafter provided) or after exercise of the Option, fails to proceed with the Closing of the purchase of the Project pursuant to the terms and provisions as contained herein, the Issuer shall be entitled to retain (1) the Option Fee, and (2) except as provided below in connection with the deemed exercise of the Option, the Project, free and clear of this Agreement. In the event that the Company fails to exercise the Option under this Agreement during the Option Term, the Issuer promptly shall notify the Company of such failure and the Company shall be entitled to exercise the Option within thirty (30) days following such notice and the Option Term shall be deemed to have been extended through the date on which notice of such election is furnished to the Issuer.
(b) Any provision hereof to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Company gives notice that it elects not to exercise a renewal option under the Lease (a non-renewal notice), such non-renewal notice shall be deemed equivalent to, and shall have the same effect as, the Companys election to exercise the Option under this Agreement, provided, that the Closing Date in such case shall be the last day of the Lease Term within which the non-renewal notice was given. If such non-renewal notice is given, and if the Bond has not theretofore been fully paid, and if the Company is not then also the Bondholder, a copy of such non-renewal notice shall also be given by the Company to the Bondholder at the address of the Bondholder as reflected on the Bond Register.
4. CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY. In the event that the Company exercises its Option (or it is deemed exercised) as provided for in the preceding paragraph, the Issuer agrees to sell and the Company agrees to buy the Project (as it then exists, by limited warranty deed and quitclaim bill of sale) in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
(a) Purchase Price. At the Closing, the Company shall pay the Purchase Price to the Issuer upon the exercise of the Option, which shall consist of (i) the sum of $100; (ii) the sum, if any, required to cause the Bond to be retired in full if the Bond has not been fully paid (if the Company is then the owner of the Bond, the Company may mark the Bond cancelled and surrender the Bond to the Issuer); and (iii) all other sums, if any, then due to the Issuer or to the Bondholder from the Company as Additional Rent or for indemnification under the Lease, under any other Company Documents or related document or documents (which shall be paid directly to them, respectively) which have not been paid.
(b) Closing Procedure. The consummation of the sale by the Issuer and the purchase by the Company of the Property is referred to as the Closing herein. At the Closing, the Issuer shall, upon payment of the Purchase Price, convey the Leased Land and the Leased Improvements to the Company by limited warranty deed and the Leased Equipment to the Company as is, where is by quitclaim bill of sale.
(c) Closing Costs. All costs relating to the Closing, including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Issuer, to the Company and to any lender, shall be paid by the Company.
(d) Default by the Issuer; Remedies of the Company. In the event the Issuer fails to close the sale of the Project pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Company shall be entitled as its exclusive remedies to sue for specific performance or to seek other available equitable remedies, it being understood that the Company shall not have an adequate remedy at law.
(e) Status Pending Closing. Until and unless legal title to the Project is transferred to the Company at Closing, the Company shall not, by virtue of this Agreement, acquire legal title to the Project, and the risk of loss of the Project shall remain with the tenant under the Lease.
(f) Documents. The Issuer and the Company agree that such documents as may be legally necessary or reasonably appropriate to carry out the terms of this Agreement shall be executed and delivered by each party to the other at the Closing.
5. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Notice. All notices, demands and/or consents provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given as provided in the Lease for the giving of notices.
(b) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
(c) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall apply to, inure to the benefit of and be binding upon and enforceable against the parties hereto and their permitted respective heirs, successors, and or assigns. The Company may assign this
Agreement only in connection with an assignment of the Lease permitted by the terms and conditions thereof or with the consent of the Issuer.
(d) Headings. The headings inserted at the beginning of each paragraph and/or subparagraph of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect or be used in the construction of any terms or provisions hereof.
(e) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Lease, contains all of the terms, promises, covenants, conditions and representations made or entered into by or between the Issuer and the Company and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements, whether written or oral, between the Issuer and the Company with respect to the Option and all other matters contained herein and constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the Issuer and the Company with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be modified or amended unless such amendment is set forth in writing and executed by both the Issuer and the Company with the formalities as set forth in the Lease.
(f) Public Purpose of Option to Purchase. The Issuer and the Company acknowledge that the Option constitutes a material inducement to the Company to locate its operations in the County and thereby promote industry and create employment opportunities in the County, and that in granting such Option, the Issuer is considering the entire transaction as a whole, including the promotion and expansion for the public good and welfare of industry, trade and commerce within the County and the reduction of unemployment.
(g) Divisibility. The rights and obligations of the Issuer and the Company contained in this Agreement shall be divisible of and severable from their respective rights and obligations contained in the Lease. The Option under this Agreement shall be fully enforceable against and binding upon the Issuer notwithstanding the termination, rejection, or disaffirmance of the Lease or a bankruptcy, insolvency or other legal proceeding or otherwise.
(h) Encumbrances. Except as otherwise expressly permitted in the Lease and the other Bond Documents, the Issuer shall not grant easements, rights-of-way licenses or other encumbrances, convey title to all or a portion of the Project, pledge, grant a security interest in, hypothecate or otherwise encumber its interest in the Project, impose restrictions, covenants or other agreements binding on the Project or approve or request variances or changes in zoning or other land use laws affecting the zoning, unless the Issuer has furnished prior notice thereof and has received express approval, in writing, by the Company prior to undertaking such action.
(i) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the parties obligations and observance of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE LEASED LAND
101 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 044 (Parcel A and B):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104, 121 and 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 61.18 Acres, more or less, as designated and being composed of Parcels B and F, as shown per Plat of Survey of The Property of Mrs. K. D. Sanders; The Estate of C. L. Carroll, deceased; and The Estate of Ted Dunn, deceased, prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 4, 1967, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 03, page 254, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TOGETHER WITH: That certain undescribed Access Strip and Roadway for Ingress and Egress, as conveyed in and by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc., dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (having a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365.00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a
point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Horton Homes, Inc. to American Testing Laboratories, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 191, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 122, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 12.22 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Sherald G. Sharp, G.R.L.S. No. 2044, dated February 12, 1988, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 165, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
00 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 056 (Parcel C):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 7.524 Acres, as designated as Parcel A, and 1.188 Acres, as designated as Parcel B, as shown per Plat of Survey for The Property of Rivers & Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by W. Henry Watterson, G.R.L.S. No. 398, dated December 7, 1970, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, page 216, Putnam County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 6.288 Acres, more or less, and being bounded on the North by a Street, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd.), running through the Industrial Park and by the Property and Lands now or formerly owned by Mrs. C. L. Carroll; bounded on the West by the right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; bounded on the South by the Property now or formerly owned by Putnam County, Georgia, a/k/a Putnam County Airport; and bounded on the East by the Property now or formerly owned by the Putnam Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam County Development Authority. Said Property herein being a portion of Parcel B (consisting of 15 Acres, more or less), as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of the Putnam Development Authority, dated February 3, 1971, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 04, Page 179, Putnam County, Georgia records.
TRACT THREE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 5.00 Acres, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Putnam Development Authority & Enterprise Aluminum Co., prepared by Geo. G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated May 7, 1985, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 178, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FOUR:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.820 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by Geo. G. Dunn, County Surveyor, dated June 3, 1983, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 96, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT FIVE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 0.874 Acres, more or less, as shown per Plat of Survey for the Property of Horton Homes, Inc., prepared by John F. Barker, Jr. G. R. L.S. No, 2308, dated February 26, 1995, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 72, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
TRACT SIX:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being and consisting of that certain Access Strip and Roadway, which herein provides access and the means of Ingress and Egress from Industrial Boulevard, in a Southerly direction, to the former Putnam County Airport, Said Property herein being the same as conveyed by a Warranty Deed from Putnam County Development Authority, a/k/a Putnam Development Authority to Horton Homes, Inc. dated December 15, 1987, recorded in Deed Book 7-F, Page 368, Putnam County, Georgia records.
ALL PARCELS HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO a 20-foot Easement for a Water Line which has been constructed by the City of Eatonton, Georgia.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interests conveyed in and by those certain 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31,1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
LESS & EXCEPT: Therefrom all that tract or parcel of land of the Properties herein described lying and being within the Right-of-Way of Industrial Boulevard, having a 100-foot Right-of-Way.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
(Parcel D):
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 104 and 121, of the 3rd District, of G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being 3.62 Acres, more or less, of the Property of the American Testing Laboratories, Inc., and being more particularly described as follows:
TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at a point located at corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Industrial Blvd. (a 100-foot right-of-way) with the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad; running thence Southeasterly, along the Easterly right-of-way line of the Central Georgia Railroad, a distance of 1,214.10 feet, to a point; running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 48.10 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COMMENCING thence from said TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, as thus established, and running thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 190.00 feet, to a point; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 281.30 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 264.86 feet, to a point; running thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 365,00 feet, to a point located on the right-of-way of a 40-foot roadway; running thence North 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, along said 40-foot roadway, a distance of 485.00 feet, to a point and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO: All rights, title and interest conveyed in those certain Appurtenant and Perpetual 40-foot and 50-foot Easements for Ingress and Egress, as described in that certain Easement Agreement by and between Horton Homes, Inc., American Testing Laboratories, Inc. and R. J. & J. Enterprises, Inc., dated August 31, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 113, Page 192, of the Putnam County, Georgia records.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
165 Industrial Boulevard a/k/a Tax Parcel 062 050 (Parcel E):
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, being known as The Horton Iron Works Property, and being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a point on the North right-of-way line of a street known as Industrial Park, (n/k/a Industrial Blvd. and having a 100-foot right-of-way), which said Point of Beginning being North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 300.00 feet, from the Eastern boundary corner of the Property now or formerly owned by the Atlanta Dairies (as shown per Plat of Survey thereof recorded in Plat Book 06, Page 52, aforesaid records) and the West right-of-way line of a proposed street, n/k/a Hogan Industrial Blvd (having a 100-foot right-of-way), said Point may also be located on that certain Plat recorded in Plat Book 07, Page 132, aforesaid records; running thence from said Point of Beginning, North 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/Ida Industrial Blvd., a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point; running thence and leaving said right-of-way, North 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the Property now or formerly owned by the Estate of C. L, Carroll, deceased; running thence South 76 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 325.00 feet, to a point located on the property line of the said Atlanta Dairies; running thence South 13 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 450.00 feet, to a point on the North right-of-way line of Industrial Park, a/k/a Industrial Blvd., and being the Point of Beginning.
TRACT TWO:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 121, of the 3rd District, of the G.M.D. 311 and 368, of Putnam County, Georgia, and being 3.02 Acres, (being known as the Horton Iron Works), as shown per Plat of Survey of the Property of N. D. HORTON, SR., as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 144, of the Putnam County, Georgia records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereto by reference for a more detailed description.
Together with all rights, title, and interest running with the above-described property but not taxed under a separate tax reference number as delineated on the tax maps of the petitioner for the year(s) for the taxes being foreclosed.
BOND PURCHASE LOAN AGREEMENT
This BOND PURCHASE LOAN AGREEMENT (this Agreement), dated as of December 1, 2016, is by and between the PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Issuer), a development authority and public body corporate and politic, created and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia (the State), and LEGACY HOUSING, LTD, a Texas limited partnership, in its capacity as the lessee (the Company) of the Project referred to herein, and its successors and assigns as such lessee, and in its capacity as the purchaser (the Purchaser) of the hereinafter-described revenue bond of the Issuer.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Issuer is a development authority and public body corporate and politic duly created by local amendment to the Georgia Constitution, 1968 Ga. L. p. 1860, continued by 1985 Ga. L. p. 3955 (collectively, the Act); and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that the Issuer is created for the public purpose, among other purposes, of encouraging and promoting the expansion of industry, agriculture, trade, commerce and recreation within Putnam County (the County), and is authorized by the Act to issue its revenue bonds to finance land, buildings and related personal property to be located in the County; the Issuers revenue bonds are to be issued and validated under and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Revenue Bond Law (O.C.G.A. § 36-82-60, et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Act further authorizes and empowers the Issuer: (i) to lease any such projects; (ii) to pledge, convey, assign, hypothecate or otherwise encumber such projects and the revenues therefrom as security for the Issuers revenue bonds; (iii) to receive and administer grants; and (iv) to do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to issue its revenue bond (the Bond) in a maximum principal amount of $10,000,000 (the Maximum Principal Amount), to be issued as a single Bond in the form of a draw-down instrument to be designated Putnam Development Authority Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Legacy Housing, LTD Project), Series 2016, which shall mature on December 1, 2021 and shall bear interest at a rate per annum of six percent (6.00%), which interest shall be payable on December 1 of each year, commencing on the first December 1 following the issuance of the Bond, and on each December 1 thereafter, with the final interest payment being due on the maturity date of the Bond. The Bond is secured by that certain Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Rents and Leases and Security Agreement, of even date herewith (the Security Document), granted by the Issuer to the Purchaser. The Bond shall be in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit A to the Bond Resolution (hereinafter defined), with such variations, omissions, substitutions, legends and insertions as may be approved by the official of the Issuer who executes such Bond and by the Purchaser; and
WHEREAS, the Bond is to be issued to acquire land, one or more buildings and related improvements, building fixtures, building equipment, production equipment and other personal
property (collectively, the Project) in the County; the Project is to be owned by the Issuer and leased to the Company for use by the Company as a manufacturing facility; and
WHEREAS, the Project shall be leased to the Company under a Lease Agreement (the Lease), under the terms of which the Company will pay Basic Rent payments and other payments at such times and in such amounts as will be required to pay debt service on the Bond as and when the same becomes due, subject to the terms and conditions of the Lease and the Bond Resolution permitting constructive payment of same; the Lease shall become effective upon the delivery thereof and its final renewal term is to end upon the final maturity of the Bond or, if sooner redeemed pursuant to the Bond Resolution or the Bond, the date of redemption, and in any event, subject to that certain Option Agreement between the Issuer and the Company dated of even date herewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Issuer (the Bond Resolution) authorizing the issuance of the Bond and the execution of this Agreement and the other Issuer Documents (defined in the Bond Resolution) relating to the Bond, including without limitation, the Security Document, the Issuer is pledging, as security for the payment of the Bond, the Pledged Security therefor, including, but not limited to, the Project and any portions thereof acquired by the proceeds of the Bond, all of the Basic Rent payments and any termination payments to be received by the Issuer under the Lease, the Issuers interest in the Lease (except for certain Unassigned Rights), and the Net Proceeds of certain casualty insurance and eminent domain awards and other amounts to be held in the Project Fund and Sinking Fund created by the Bond Resolution for such Bond, and investment income and proceeds of the foregoing; and
WHEREAS, all capitalized terms used herein and which are not defined herein shall be defined as set forth in the Bond Resolution and in the Exhibits thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires to purchase the Bond and to advance funds or transfer items of property or other legal consideration to the Issuer hereunder, initially on the date of issuance of the Bond and thereafter from time to time until the Expiration Date (defined below).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. THE CREDIT FACILITY AND THE COMMITMENT AMOUNT: The Purchaser agrees to purchase the Bond and in connection therewith to provide to the Issuer a credit facility (the Credit Facility) of up to the Maximum Principal Amount of the Bond on the following terms and conditions.
2. ADVANCES: Advances under the Credit Facility may be made only with respect to costs of the Project and costs of issuance of the Bond. Such advances shall be made in cash or in property or both. An initial advance shall be made with respect to the Bond on the date the Bond is issued; all or some portion of such advance may be made in cash to pay or to reimburse issuance costs relating to the Bond. Thereafter, from time to time to, and including, the Expiration Date, the Issuer may make one or more requests for advances with respect to the Bond which shall, when aggregated with prior advances, not exceed the Maximum Principal Amount of the Bond. Costs incurred by the Purchaser for costs of the Project shall be deemed to
have been advanced by the Purchaser to the Issuer hereunder with respect to the Bond and immediately disbursed by the Issuer to reimburse the Purchaser for such costs. Any amounts advanced in cash under the Credit Facility with respect to the Bond shall be used to pay or to reimburse the Issuer or the Company, as applicable, for Costs of the Project and transaction costs of issuing the Bond. For purposes of the foregoing and all other purposes related to the Bond, Costs of the Project, Purchasers cost of such items, and cost to the Company, as mentioned in the attached form of Certificate and Requisition for Payment, shall be the Purchasers actual cost.
Advances under the Credit Facility shall be made upon the written Request for Advance in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, executed by an authorized representative of the Company, as agent of the Issuer, which shall be delivered to the Purchaser at its notice address by mail, courier, hand delivery or fax; such Request for Advance shall be accompanied by a copy of one or more requisitions (in the form provided at the end of Exhibit A hereto), submitted by the Company, as agent of the Issuer, which are in an aggregate amount equal to the amount of the advance being requested. It shall not be necessary for the Company to attach to said Request for Advance or requisitions evidence of cost of the property with respect to which the requested advance is made, but the Purchaser, at the written request of the Issuer, shall make such information available to the Issuer.
Requests for Advances with respect to the Bond shall be promptly honored, provided that (i) the conditions precedent set forth in Section 7 below shall have been satisfied at the time of each advance, (ii) the gross amount requested in such Request for Advance, plus the aggregate gross amounts of all prior advances with respect to the Bond shall not exceed the Maximum Principal Amount of the Bond, and (iii) the Request for Advance is received on or before the Expiration Date. The Purchaser shall be entitled to rely upon any Request for Advance which the Purchaser reasonably believes in good faith to have been signed by the proper person. In addition, the Purchaser shall have no obligation to, but may if it so elects, fund any advance under the Credit Facility if an Event of Default (being an Event of Default as defined in the Bond Resolution or in any of the Issuer Documents or Company Documents) has occurred and is continuing on and as of such date.
3. COMMENCEMENT DATE: The commencement date of the Credit Facility shall be the date of issuance of the Bond (the date set forth above being merely for purposes of reference).
4. EXPIRATION DATE: The Expiration Date shall be the earliest of (i) the date the Maximum Principal Amount of the Bond has been advanced, (ii) the date the Bond is retired, or (iii) the date the Company delivers a written notice to the Issuer and the Purchaser that it will make no further request for advances hereunder. The Purchaser shall not make any further advances to the Issuer under the Credit Facility with respect to Requests for Advances received after the Expiration Date.
5. UTILIZATION; THE BOND: All advances in cash or in other legal consideration under the Credit Facility shall be evidenced by the Bond, which shall be issued in the form of a draw-down instrument in substantially the form reviewed by the Purchaser and approved by the Bond Resolution, with such modifications, if any, as are acceptable to the Issuer
and the Purchaser, the Issuers approval of such modifications, if any, to be conclusively presumed by the execution and delivery thereof, and the Purchasers acceptance of such modifications, if any, to be conclusively presumed by the Purchasers acceptance of the Bond. The Bond shall be registered in the name of the Purchaser.
6. ISSUANCE FEE: In connection with the issuance of the Bond, the Issuer has waived its normal issuance fee.
7. TRANSACTION COSTS. The Issuer shall be responsible for payment of the following transaction costs relating to the issuance of the Bond: (i) the reasonable legal fees and disbursements of Bond Counsel; (ii) the reasonable legal fees and disbursements of Issuers Counsel; and (iii) the court costs relating to validation of the Bond and recording and filing fees. The Company shall be responsible for payment of the reasonable legal fees and disbursements of the Companys counsel related to the Bond.
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: The Purchasers obligation to fund the initial advance hereunder with respect to the Bond shall be subject to its receipt from the Issuer of the duly executed Bond, together with an approving Bond Counsel opinion of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, which shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser.
9. INVESTMENT: By acceptance hereof, the Purchaser understands, represents and agrees that: (i) the obligations of the Issuer under the Bond and under the related Issuer Documents, are special and limited obligations payable solely from the Pledged Security for the Bond; (ii) the obligations of the Issuer under the Bond and under the Issuer Documents, and the obligations of the Company under the Company Documents and any other obligations that would constitute separate securities relating to the Bond (collectively, herein called the securities) have not been registered under the Federal Securities Act of 1933, the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008, or the securities laws, if applicable, of any other state, and applicable rules and regulations thereunder (collectively, the Securities Acts) and are unrated; (iii) no official statement or other offering document has been prepared in connection with the issuance of the Bond; (iv) the Purchaser shall have performed its own due diligence investigation as to the Issuer, the Project, the Company, and as to any of the sources of payment of debt service on the Bond and has not relied on any representations of the Issuer, its members, directors, officials, employees, agents or legal counsel as to any matters relating to the adequacy of the Pledged Security to provide for the payment of debt service on the Bond; (v) the Bond is being purchased by the Purchaser in a private placement for its own account and not with a view to resale or other distribution or transfer, except in a transaction in which the Purchaser also assigns its leasehold interest in the Project; (vi) the Bond may not be sold, transferred, pledged or hypothecated by the Purchaser or any subsequent holders except in accordance with the provisions of the Bond Resolution governing transfers of the Bond; and (vii) if any transfer of the Bond would subject the Issuer or the Company to any disclosure requirements under any of the Securities Acts, the Company shall, at its own expense and without cost to the Issuer, make such disclosure as to the Issuer, the Company, the Project, the Pledged Security and the Bond, as is required by the Securities Acts. The representations and agreements contained in this Section shall prevail over any inconsistent term or condition that may be contained in the Lease relating to the Project, in the Bond Resolution or in the Bond.
10. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under and in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Georgia (without giving effect to its conflicts of law principles).
11. ASSIGNMENT: The Purchaser shall be entitled to assign the Bond and its rights under this Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bond and Section 2.7 of the Bond Resolution.
12. AMENDMENT: No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and executed by the Issuer, the Company and the Purchaser.
13. HEADINGS: All paragraphs or other headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not constitute a substantive part of this Agreement.
14. REQUESTS FOR ADVANCES AND NOTICES: All Requests for Advances shall be delivered to the Purchaser at its address set forth below. All other requests, notices, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be given in writing or by fax and are to be deemed to have been duly given and to be effective upon delivery to the party to whom they are directed, to such party at its notice address set forth below, provided that any party may by written notice to the other parties designate a different address for receiving notices under this Agreement; provided, however, that no such change of address will be effective unless and until written notice thereof is actually received by the party to whom such change of address notice is sent.
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The Gailey Law Finn, LLC |
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP |
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Any person designated in this Section 14 may, by notice given to the others, designate any additional or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates, or other communications shall be sent to it.
15. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Agreement may be executed prior to the delivery of the Bond to the Purchaser, but shall not become effective until a counterpart hereof executed by all parties hereto is delivered simultaneously with the issuance of the Bond. Upon execution and delivery hereof, as aforesaid, this Agreement and the terms and provisions of the Bond, the Bond Resolution and other documents approved by the Bond Resolution shall supersede the provisions of any commitment letter(s) heretofore issued by the Purchaser to the Issuer and the Company with respect to the Bond, the Credit Facility and the Maximum Principal Amount.
16. COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument.
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EXHIBIT A
REQUEST FOR ADVANCE UNDER BOND PURCHASE LOAN AGREEMENT,
BETWEEN THE
PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS ISSUER,
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LEGACY HOUSING, LTD, AS THE LESSEE AND AS PURCHASER,
RELATING TO THE
PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND
(LEGACY HOUSING, LTD PROJECT), SERIES 2016
TO: LEGACY HOUSING, LTD, as Purchaser
REQUEST FOR ADVANCE NO.
RELATING TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED BOND
AMOUNT OF ADVANCE REQUESTED: $
DATE OF REQUEST FOR ADVANCE:
The undersigned, being an Authorized Company Representative of Legacy Housing, LTD, as agent for the Putnam Development Authority, hereby requests an advance in the amount indicated above to pay or to reimburse the Costs of the Project reflected on the accompanying Requisition(s).
The undersigned hereby certifies that:
1. The net amount of the requested advance is equal to the total amount requested in the attached Requisition(s) and the gross amount of the requested advance when added to the gross amount of previously requested advances does not exceed the Maximum Principal Amount;
2. The date that this Request for Advance is being delivered is not later than the Expiration Date set forth in Section 4 of the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement, referred to above.
3. No Event of Default as defined in the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement has occurred and is continuing, except:
o None
o As described on the attached page.
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SCHEDULE I
CERTIFICATE AND REQUISITION FOR PAYMENT
Draw Request #
RELATING TO THE
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TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND
(LEGACY HOUSING, LTD PROJECT), SERIES 2016
Legacy Housing LTD (the Company) hereby requests, pursuant to the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement and the Lease Agreement (the Lease) relating to the above-referenced Bond, both by and between the Putnam Development Authority (the Issuer) and Legacy Housing, LTD, as the Company and as the Purchaser (check one of the following):
o the following amounts be disbursed in cash pursuant to the Bond Purchase Loan Agreement relating to the above-referenced Bond, in accordance with the following payment instructions to the following parties:
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The Company does hereby certify to the Issuer and to the Purchaser that, as of the date hereof, (1) the representations and warranties of the Company in the Lease are hereby ratified and confirmed and (2) such costs are properly included within the definition Costs of the Project included within such Lease.
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LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (this Agreement) is dated as of [insert date], and is between Legacy Housing Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), and [insert name of indemnitee] (Indemnitee).
RECITALS
A. Indemnitees service to the Company substantially benefits the Company.
B. Individuals are reluctant to serve as directors or officers of corporations or in certain other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or indemnification against the risks of claims and actions against them arising out of such service.
C. Indemnitee does not regard the protection currently provided by applicable law, the Companys governing documents and any insurance as adequate under the present circumstances, and Indemnitee may not be willing to serve as a director or officer without additional protection.
D. In order to induce Indemnitee to continue to provide services to the Company, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company to contractually obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, Indemnitee as permitted by applicable law.
E. This Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the indemnification provided in the Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and this Agreement shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor shall this Agreement be deemed to limit, diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
(a) A Change in Control shall be deemed to occur upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:
(i) Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person (as defined below) becomes the Beneficial Owner (as defined below), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Companys then outstanding securities;
(ii) Change in Board Composition. During any period of two consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Companys board of directors, and any new directors (other than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 1(a)(i), 1(a)(iii) or 1(a)(iv)) whose election by the board of directors or nomination for election by the Companys stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Companys board of directors;
(iii) Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity;
(iv) Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Companys assets; and
(v) Other Events. Any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or in response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement, except the completion of the Companys initial public offering shall not be considered a Change in Control.
For purposes of this Section 1(a), the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) Person shall have the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; provided, however, that Person shall exclude (i) the Company, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, and (iii) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.
(2) Beneficial Owner shall have the meaning given to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; provided, however, that Beneficial Owner shall exclude any Person otherwise becoming a Beneficial Owner by reason of (i) the stockholders of the Company approving a merger of the Company with another entity or (ii) the Companys board of directors approving a sale of securities by the Company to such Person.
(b) Corporate Status describes the status of a person who is or was a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or any other Enterprise.
(c) DGCL means the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
(d) Disinterested Director means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.
(e) Enterprise means the Company and any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary.
(f) Expenses include all reasonable and actually incurred attorneys fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees and costs of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other
disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding. Expenses also include (i) Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding, including without limitation the premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond or other appeal bond or their equivalent, and (ii) for purposes of Section 12(d), Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitees rights under this Agreement or under any directors and officers liability insurance policies maintained by the Company. Expenses, however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.
(g) Independent Counsel means a law firm, or a partner or member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than as Independent Counsel with respect to matters concerning Indemnitee under this Agreement, or other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitees rights under this Agreement.
(h) Proceeding means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature, including any appeal therefrom and including without limitation any such Proceeding pending as of the date of this Agreement, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party, a potential party, a non-party witness or otherwise by reason of (i) the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company, (ii) any action taken by Indemnitee or any action or inaction on Indemnitees part while acting as a director or officer of the Company, or (iii) the fact that he or she is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or any other Enterprise, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or Expense is incurred for which indemnification or advancement of expenses can be provided under this Agreement.
(i) Reference to other enterprises shall include employee benefit plans; references to fines shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to any employee benefit plan; references to serving at the request of the Company shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner not opposed to the best interests of the Company as referred to in this Agreement.
2. Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 2, Indemnitee shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.
3. Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitees behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification for Expenses shall be made under this Section 3 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or any court in which the Proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the Delaware Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.
4. Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. To the extent that Indemnitee is a party to or a participant in and is successful (on the merits or otherwise) in defense of any Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitees behalf in connection therewith. For purposes of this section, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.
5. Indemnification for Expenses of a Witness. To the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of his or her Corporate Status, a witness in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, Indemnitee shall be indemnified to the extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitees behalf in connection therewith.
6. Additional Indemnification.
(a) Notwithstanding any limitation in Sections 2, 3 or 4, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor) against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with the Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein.
(b) For purposes of Section 6(a), the meaning of the phrase to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) the fullest extent permitted by the provision of the DGCL that authorizes or contemplates additional indemnification by agreement, or the corresponding provision of any amendment to or replacement of the DGCL; and
(ii) the fullest extent authorized or permitted by any amendments to or replacements of the DGCL adopted after the date of this Agreement that increase the extent to which a corporation may indemnify its officers and directors.
7. Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnity in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding):
(a) for which payment has actually been made to or on behalf of Indemnitee under any statute, insurance policy, indemnity provision, vote or otherwise, except with respect to any excess beyond the amount paid;
(b) for an accounting or disgorgement of profits pursuant to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or similar provisions of federal, state or local statutory law or common law, if Indemnitee is held liable therefor (including pursuant to any settlement arrangements);
(c) for any reimbursement of the Company by Indemnitee of any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation or of any profits realized by Indemnitee from the sale of securities of the Company, as required in each case under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including any such reimbursements that arise from an accounting restatement of the Company pursuant to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), or Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or the payment to the Company of profits arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), if Indemnitee is held liable therefor (including pursuant to any settlement arrangements);
(d) initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees, agents or other indemnitees, unless (i) the Companys board of directors authorized the Proceeding (or the relevant part of the Proceeding) prior to its initiation, (ii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law, (iii) otherwise authorized in Section 12(d) or (iv) otherwise required by applicable law; or
(e) if prohibited by applicable law.
8. Advances of Expenses. The Company shall advance the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding prior to its final disposition, and such advancement shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event no later than 30 days, after the receipt by the Company of a written statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time (which shall include invoices received by Indemnitee in connection with such Expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditure made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law shall not be included with the invoice). Advances shall be unsecured and interest free and made without regard to Indemnitees ability to repay such advances. Indemnitee hereby undertakes to repay any advance to the extent that it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. This Section 8 shall not apply to the extent advancement is prohibited by law and shall not apply to any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) for which indemnity is not permitted under this Agreement, but shall apply to any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) referenced in Section 7(b) or 7(c) prior to a determination that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
9. Procedures for Notification and Defense of Claim.
(a) Indemnitee shall notify the Company in writing of any matter with respect to which Indemnitee intends to seek indemnification or advancement of Expenses as soon as reasonably practicable following the receipt by Indemnitee of notice thereof. The written notification to the Company
shall include, in reasonable detail, a description of the nature of the Proceeding and the facts underlying the Proceeding. The failure by Indemnitee to notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to Indemnitee hereunder or otherwise than under this Agreement, and any delay in so notifying the Company shall not constitute a waiver by Indemnitee of any rights, except to the extent that such failure or delay materially prejudices the Company.
(b) If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a Proceeding pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has directors and officers liability insurance in effect that may be applicable to the Proceeding, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of the Proceeding to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the applicable policies. The Company shall thereafter take all commercially-reasonable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.
(c) In the event the Company may be obligated to make any indemnity in connection with a Proceeding, the Company shall be entitled to assume the defense of such Proceeding with counsel approved by Indemnitee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice of its election to do so. After delivery of such notice, approval of such counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company will not be liable to Indemnitee for any fees or expenses of counsel subsequently incurred by Indemnitee with respect to the same Proceeding. Notwithstanding the Companys assumption of the defense of any such Proceeding, the Company shall be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of Indemnitees separate counsel to the extent (i) the employment of separate counsel by Indemnitee is authorized by the Company, (ii) counsel for the Company or Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there is a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of any such defense such that Indemnitee needs to be separately represented, (iii) the Company is not financially or legally able to perform its indemnification obligations or (iv) the Company shall not have retained, or shall not continue to retain, counsel to defend such Proceeding. Regardless of any provision in this Agreement, Indemnitee shall have the right to employ counsel in any Proceeding at Indemnitees personal expense. The Company shall not be entitled, without the consent of Indemnitee, to assume the defense of any claim brought by or in the right of the Company.
(d) Indemnitee shall give the Company such information and cooperation in connection with the Proceeding as may be reasonably appropriate.
(e) The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee for any settlement of any Proceeding (or any part thereof) without the Companys prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
(f) The Company shall not settle any Proceeding (or any part thereof) in a manner that imposes any penalty or liability on Indemnitee without Indemnitees prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
10. Procedures upon Application for Indemnification.
(a) To obtain indemnification, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and as is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification following the final disposition of the Proceeding. The Company shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of such a request for indemnification, advise the board of directors that Indemnitee has requested indemnification. Any delay in providing the request will not relieve the Company from its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent such failure is prejudicial.
(b) Upon written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to Section 10(a), a determination with respect to Indemnitees entitlement thereto shall be made in the specific case (i) if a Change in Control shall have occurred, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Companys board of directors, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee or (ii) if a Change in Control shall not have occurred, (A) by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Companys board of directors, (B) by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Companys board of directors, (C) if there are no such Disinterested Directors or, if such Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Companys board of directors, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee or (D) if so directed by the Companys board of directors, by the stockholders of the Company. If it is determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within 30 days after such determination. Indemnitee shall cooperate with the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to Indemnitees entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information that is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and that is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any costs or expenses (including attorneys fees and disbursements) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making such determination shall be borne by the Company, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
(c) In the event the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 10(b), the Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this Section 10(c). If a Change in Control shall not have occurred, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Companys board of directors, and the Company shall give written notice to Indemnitee advising him or her of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. If a Change in Control shall have occurred, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by Indemnitee (unless Indemnitee shall request that such selection be made by the Companys board of directors, in which event the preceding sentence shall apply), and Indemnitee shall give written notice to the Company advising it of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. In either event, Indemnitee or the Company, as the case may be, may, within ten days after such written notice of selection shall have been given, deliver to the Company or to Indemnitee, as the case may be, a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of Independent Counsel as defined in Section 1 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within 20 days after the later of (i) submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 10(a) hereof and (ii) the final disposition of the Proceeding, the parties have not agreed upon an Independent Counsel, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Delaware Court of Chancery for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by the Company or Indemnitee to the others selection of Independent Counsel and for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by the court or by such other person as the court shall designate, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 10(b) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, the Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).
(d) The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of any Independent Counsel.
11. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.
(a) In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person, persons or entity making such determination shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, and the Company shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption.
(b) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.
(c) For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith to the extent Indemnitee relied in good faith on (i) the records or books of account of the Enterprise, including financial statements, (ii) information supplied to Indemnitee by the officers of the Enterprise in the course of their duties, (iii) the advice of legal counsel for the Enterprise or its board of directors or counsel selected by any committee of the board of directors or (iv) information or records given or reports made to the Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant, an appraiser, investment banker or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Enterprise or its board of directors or any committee of the board of directors. The provisions of this Section 11(c) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.
(d) Neither the knowledge, actions nor failure to act of any other director, officer, agent or employee of the Enterprise shall be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement.
12. Remedies of Indemnitee.
(a) Subject to Section 12(e), in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 8 or 12(d) of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement within 90 days after the later of the receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification or the final disposition of the Proceeding, (iv) payment of indemnification pursuant to this Agreement is not made (A) within 20 days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or (B) with respect to indemnification pursuant to Sections 4, 5 and 12(d) of this Agreement, within 30 days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, or (v) the Company or any other person or entity takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other action or proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, Indemnitee the benefits provided or intended to be provided to Indemnitee hereunder, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication by the Delaware Court of Chancery of his or her entitlement to such indemnification or advancement of Expenses. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitees right to seek any such adjudication in accordance with this Agreement.
(b) Neither (i) the failure of the Company, its board of directors, any committee or subgroup of the board of directors, Independent Counsel or stockholders to have made a determination
that indemnification of Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor (ii) an actual determination by the Company, its board of directors, any committee or subgroup of the board of directors, Independent Counsel or stockholders that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that Indemnitee has or has not met the applicable standard of conduct. In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 12 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, on the merits, and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 12, the Company shall, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, have the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses, as the case may be.
(c) To the fullest extent not prohibited by law, the Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 12 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement. If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 12, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitees statements not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.
(d) To the extent not prohibited by law, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses that are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action for indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors and officers liability insurance policies maintained by the Company to the extent Indemnitee is successful in such action, and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event no later than 30 days, after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance such Expenses to Indemnitee, subject to the provisions of Section 8.
(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement to indemnification shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding.
13. Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amounts incurred by Indemnitee, whether for Expenses, judgments, fines or amounts paid or to be paid in settlement, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Proceeding in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee as a result of the events and transactions giving rise to such Proceeding; and (ii) the relative fault of Indemnitee and the Company (and its other directors, officers, employees and agents) in connection with such events and transactions.
14. Non-exclusivity. The rights of indemnification and to receive advancement of Expenses as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Companys certificate of incorporation or bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. To the extent that a change in Delaware law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall
enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change, subject to the restrictions expressly set forth herein or therein. Except as expressly set forth herein, no right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. Except as expressly set forth herein, the assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.
15. Primary Responsibility. The Company acknowledges that Indemnitee may have certain rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by third parties (collectively, the Secondary Indemnitor). The Company agrees that, as between the Company and the Secondary Indemnitors, the Company is primarily responsible for amounts required to be indemnified or advanced under the Companys certificate of incorporation or bylaws or this Agreement and any obligation of the Secondary Indemnitors to provide indemnification or advancement for the same amounts is secondary to those Company obligations. To the extent not in contravention of any insurance policy or policies providing liability or other insurance for the Company or any director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or any other Enterprise, the Company waives any right of contribution or subrogation against the Secondary Indemnitors with respect to the liabilities for which the Company is primarily responsible under this Section 15. In the event of any payment by the Secondary Indemnitors of amounts otherwise required to be indemnified or advanced by the Company under the Companys certificate of incorporation or bylaws or this Agreement, the Secondary Indemnitors shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement of expenses under the Companys certificate of incorporation or bylaws or this Agreement or, to the extent such subrogation is unavailable and contribution is found to be the applicable remedy, shall have a right of contribution with respect to the amounts paid; provided, however, that the foregoing sentence will be deemed void if and to the extent that it would violate any applicable insurance policy. The Secondary Indemnitors are express third-party beneficiaries of the terms of this Section 15.
16. No Duplication of Payments. Subject to any subrogation rights set forth in Section 15, the Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment of amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder (or for which advancement is provided hereunder) if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise actually received payment for such amounts under any insurance policy, contract, agreement or otherwise.
17. Insurance. To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, trustees, general partners, managing members, officers, employees, agents or fiduciaries of the Company or any other Enterprise, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies to the same extent as the most favorably-insured persons under such policy or policies in a comparable position.
18. Subrogation. In the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.
19. Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to serve as a director or officer of the Company or, at the request of the Company, as a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of another Enterprise, for so long as Indemnitee is duly elected or appointed or until Indemnitee tenders his or her resignation or is removed from such position. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position (subject to any other contractual obligation
or any obligation imposed by operation of law). This Agreement shall not be deemed an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee. Indemnitee specifically acknowledges that any employment with the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) is at will, and Indemnitee may be discharged at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, except as may be otherwise expressly provided in any executed, written employment contract between Indemnitee and the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise), any existing formal severance policies adopted by the Companys board of directors or, with respect to service as a director or officer of the Company, the Companys certificate of incorporation or bylaws or the DGCL. No such document shall be subject to any oral modification thereof.
20. Duration. This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of (a) ten years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director or officer of the Company or as a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of any other Enterprise, as applicable; or (b) for as long as Indemnitee may be subject to any Proceeding, even after Indemnitee has ceased to serve as a director or officer of the Company or as a director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of any other Enterprise, as applicable.
21. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns, including any direct or indirect successor, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and Indemnitees heirs, executors and administrators. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, by written agreement, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.
22. Severability. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to require or shall be construed as requiring the Company to do or fail to do any act in violation of applicable law. The Companys inability, pursuant to court order or other applicable law, to perform its obligations under this Agreement shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (i) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (ii) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (iii) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.
23. Enforcement. The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as a director or officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director or officer of the Company.
24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided,
however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws and applicable law.
25. Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement shall adversely affect any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute or be deemed a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
26. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, sent by electronic mail or otherwise delivered by hand, messenger or courier service addressed:
(a) if to Indemnitee, to Indemnitees address or electronic mail address as shown on the signature page of this Agreement or in the Companys records, as may be updated in accordance with the provisions hereof; or
(b) if to the Company, to the attention of the General Counsel of the Company at Legacy Housing Corporation, 1600 Airport Freeway, #100, Bedford, Texas 76002, or at such other current address as the Company shall have furnished to Indemnitee, with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to Spencer G. Feldman at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
Each such notice or other communication shall for all purposes of this Agreement be treated as effective or having been given (i) if delivered by hand, messenger or courier service, when delivered (or if sent via a nationally-recognized overnight courier service, freight prepaid, specifying next-business-day delivery, one business day after deposit with the courier), or (ii) if sent via mail, at the earlier of its receipt or five days after the same has been deposited in a regularly-maintained receptacle for the deposit of the United States mail, addressed and mailed as aforesaid, or (iii) if sent via electronic mail, upon confirmation of delivery when directed to the relevant electronic mail address, if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, or if not sent during normal business hours of the recipient, then on the recipients next business day.
27. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) appoint, to the extent such party is not otherwise subject to service of process in the State of Delaware, National Registered Agents, Inc. as its agent in the State of Delaware as such partys agent for acceptance of legal process in connection with any such action or proceeding against such party with the same legal force and validity as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware, (iv) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and (v) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.
28. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature and in counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.
29. Captions. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.
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LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION
(the Company)
CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
Introduction
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the Code) covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets out basic principles to guide the directors, officers, and employees of the Company. All Company directors, officers, and employees should conduct themselves accordingly and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior in any way relating to the Company. In appropriate circumstances, this Code should also be provided to and followed by the Companys agents and representatives, including consultants.
Any director or officer who has any questions about this Code should consult with the Chief Executive Officer or the General Counsel as appropriate in the circumstances. If an employee has any questions about this Code, the employee should ask his or her supervisor how to handle the situation, or if the employee prefers, the Chief Executive Officer or General Counsel.
Scope of Code
This Code is intended to deter wrongdoing and to promote the following:
· honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
· full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents the Company files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), and in other communications made by the Company;
· compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
· the prompt internal reporting of violations of this Code to the appropriate person or persons identified in this Code;
· accountability for adherence to this Code; and
· adherence to a high standard of business ethics.
Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Obeying the law, both in letter and in spirit, is the foundation on which the Companys ethical standards are built. All directors, officers, and employees should respect and obey all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the business and operations of the Company. Although directors, officers, and employees are not expected to know all of the details of these laws, rules, and regulations, it is important to know enough to determine when to seek advice from the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, supervisors, managers, other officers or other appropriate Company personnel.
Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest exists when an individuals private interest interferes in any way or even appears to conflict with the interests of the Company. A conflict of interest situation can arise when a director, officer, or employee takes actions or has interests that may make it difficult to perform his or her work on behalf of the Company in an objective and effective manner. Conflicts of interest may also arise when a director, officer, or employee, or a member of his or her family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position with the Company. Loans to, or guarantees of obligations of, employees and their family members may create conflicts of interest.
Service to the Company should never be subordinated to personal gain and advantage. Conflicts of interest, whenever possible, should be avoided. In particular, clear conflict of interest situations involving directors, officers, and employees who occupy supervisory positions or who have discretionary authority in dealing with any third party may include the following:
· any significant ownership interest in any supplier or customer;
· any consulting or employment relationship with any customer, supplier, or competitor;
· any outside business activity or other interests that detracts from an individuals ability to devote appropriate time and attention to his or her responsibilities to the Company or affects the individuals motivation or performance as an Employee;
· the receipt of non-nominal gifts or excessive entertainment from any organization with which the Company has current or prospective business dealings
· being in the position of supervising, reviewing, or having any influence on the job evaluation, pay, or benefit of any family member; and
· selling anything to the Company or buying anything from the Company, except on the same terms and conditions as comparable directors, officers, or employees are permitted to so purchase or sell.
It is almost always a conflict of interest for a Company officer or employee to work simultaneously for a competitor, customer, or supplier. No officer or employee may work for a competitor as a consultant or board member. The best policy is to avoid any direct or indirect business connection with the Companys customers, suppliers, and competitors, except on the Companys behalf.
Conflicts of interest are prohibited as a matter of Company policy, except under guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. Conflicts of interest may not always be clear-cut and further review and discussions may be appropriate. Any director or officer who becomes aware of a conflict or potential conflict should bring it to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer and the General Counsel as appropriate in the circumstances. Any employee who becomes aware of a conflict or potential conflict should bring it to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, supervisor, manager, or other appropriate personnel. Supervisors and all employees are obligated to make the Chief Executive Officer and the General Counsel aware of any conflict or potential conflict that they may be aware of regarding any employee of the Company.
Insider Trading
Directors, officers, and employees who have access to confidential information relating to the Company are not permitted to use or share that information for stock trading purposes or for any other purpose except the conduct of the Companys business. All non-public information about the Company should be considered confidential information. To use non-public information for personal financial benefit or to tip others who might make an investment decision on the basis of this information is not only unethical and against Company policy but is also illegal. Directors, officers, and employees also should comply with insider trading standards and procedures adopted by the Company. If a question arises, the director, officer, or employee should consult with the Companys General Counsel. The Company, with the approval of the Board of Directors, may establish policies and periods where directors or employees may buy or sell Company stock so long as the director or employee conforms to applicable laws, Company policies and attests that the individual does not have access or possess any material non-public information.
Corporate Opportunities
Directors, officers, and employees are prohibited from taking for themselves personally or directing to a third party any opportunity that is discovered through the use of corporate property, information, or position without the consent of the Board of Directors. No director, officer, or employee may use corporate property, information, or position for improper personal gain, and no director, officer, or employee may compete with the Company directly or indirectly. Directors, officers, and employees owe a duty to the Company to advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises.
Competition and Fair Dealing
The Company seeks to compete in a fair and honest manner. The Company seeks competitive advantages through superior performance rather than through unethical or illegal business practices. Stealing proprietary information, possessing trade secret information that was obtained without the owners consent, or inducing such disclosures by past or present employees of other companies is prohibited. Each director, officer, and employee should endeavor to respect the rights of and deal fairly with the Companys customers, suppliers, service providers, competitors, and employees, including the making of unfair comments about competitors products. No director, officer, or employee should take unfair advantage of anyone relating to the Companys business or operations through manipulation, concealment, or abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any unfair dealing practice.
To maintain the Companys valuable reputation, compliance with the Companys quality processes and safety requirements is essential. In the context of ethics, quality requires that the Companys products and services meet reasonable customer expectations and applicable published industry and governmental standards. All inspection and testing documents must be handled in accordance with all applicable regulations, and every employee is obligated to assure complete and accurate record keeping and documentation.
Illegal Discrimination and Sexual and Other Verbal or Physical Harassment
The Company is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or illegal sexual and other illegal verbal or physical harassment of any kind based on sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any director or employee who is aware of any such conduct or perceived conduct must be promptly reported to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel or the head of human resources, who will promptly conduct an investigation. The Company may terminate for cause any employee who, as a result of its investigation, it judges has violated this or other such Company policy. Employees shall treat all persons with respect and fairness, and all relationships (whether written, oral or electronic) shall be businesslike and free of any illegal bias, prejudice, harassment, and retaliation.
Health and Safety
The Company strives to provide each employee with a safe and healthful work environment. Each officer and employee has responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees by following safety and health rules and practices and reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment, practices, or conditions.
Violence and threatening behavior are not permitted. Officers and employees should report to work in a condition to perform their duties, free from the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. The use of illegal drugs in the workplace will not be tolerated and must be promptly reported to the Chief Executive Officer or the General Counsel, who will promptly conduct an investigation. The Company may terminate for cause any employee who, as a result of its investigation, it judges has violated this or other such Company policy.
Record-Keeping
The Company requires honest and accurate recording and reporting of information in order to make responsible business decisions.
Directors, officers and employees regularly use business expense accounts, which must be documented and recorded accurately. If an officer or employee is not sure whether a certain expense is legitimate, the employee should ask his or her supervisor or the Companys controller. Rules and guidelines are available from the Accounting Department.
All of the Companys books, records, accounts, and financial statements must be maintained in reasonable detail, must appropriately reflect the Companys transactions, and must conform both to applicable legal requirements and to the Companys system of internal controls. Unrecorded or off the books funds or assets should not be maintained unless permitted by applicable law or regulation.
Business records and communications often become public, and the Company and its officers and employees in their capacity with the Company should avoid exaggeration, derogatory remarks, guesswork, or inappropriate characterizations of people and companies that can be misunderstood. This applies equally to e-mail, internal memos, and formal reports. The Companys records should always be retained or destroyed according to the Companys record retention policies. In accordance with those policies, in the event of litigation or governmental investigation, directors, officers, and employees should consult with the Companys General Counsel before taking any action because it is critical that any impropriety or possible appearance of impropriety be avoided.
Confidentiality
Directors, officers, and employees must maintain the confidentiality of confidential information entrusted to them by the Company or its customers, suppliers, joint venture partners, or others with whom the Company is considering a business or other transaction except when disclosure is authorized by an executive officer or required or mandated by laws or regulations. Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be useful or helpful to competitors or harmful to the Company or its customers and suppliers, if disclosed. It also includes information that suppliers and customers have entrusted to the Company. The obligation to preserve confidential information continues even after employment ends. Every employee must sign the then current employee confidentially, non-disclosure and assignment of invention agreement as a condition of employment and continued employment.
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
All directors, officers, and employees should endeavor to protect the Companys assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness, and waste have a direct impact on the Companys profitability. Any suspected incident of fraud or theft should be immediately reported to the General Counsel for investigation. Company assets should be used for legitimate business purposes and should not be used for non-Company business.
The obligation to protect the Companys assets includes its proprietary information. Proprietary information includes intellectual property, such as trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as business, marketing and service plans, engineering and manufacturing ideas, designs, databases, records, salary information, and any unpublished financial data and reports. Unauthorized use or distribution of this information would violate Company policy. It could also be illegal and result in civil or even criminal penalties.
Entertainment, Gifts, Favors, and Gratuities
The purpose of business entertainment and gifts in a commercial setting is to create good will and sound working relationships, not to gain unfair advantage with customers. No gift or entertainment should ever be offered, given, provided, or accepted by a director, officer, or employee, family member of a director, officer, or employee, or agent relating to the individuals position with the Company unless it (1) is not a cash gift, (2) is consistent with customary business practices, (3) is not excessive in value, (4) cannot be construed as a bribe or payoff, and (5) does not violate any laws or regulations. A director or officer should discuss with the Chief Executive Officer or General Counsel, and an employee should discuss with his or her supervisor, or if he prefers, the Chief Executive Officer or General Counsel, any gifts or proposed gifts that the individual is not certain are appropriate. Anything having an aggregate value in excess of $100 may create the possibility of a conflict and should be graciously declined with an
explanation that acceptance would be in violation of Company policy, unless approved by the Chief Executive Officer and the General Counsel.
Political Contributions
The Company will not contribute directly or indirectly to political parties or candidates for office unless approved by the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee, and by the CEO and the General Counsel, and only in accordance with applicable laws.
Payments to Government Personnel
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits giving anything of value, directly or indirectly, to officials of foreign governments or foreign political candidates in order to obtain or retain business. It is strictly prohibited to make illegal payments to government officials of any country.
In addition, the U.S. government has a number of laws and regulations regarding business gratuities that may be accepted by U.S. government personnel. The promise, offer, or delivery to an official or employee of the U.S. government of a gift, favor, or other gratuity in violation of these rules would not only violate Company policy but could also be a criminal offense. State and local governments, as well as foreign governments, may have similar rules.
Corporate Disclosures
All directors, officers, and employees should support the Companys goal to have full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in the periodic reports required to be filed by the Company with the SEC. Although most employees hold positions that are far removed from the Companys required filings with the SEC, each director, officer, and employee should promptly bring to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the General Counsel, the Controller, or the Audit Committee, as appropriate in the circumstances, any of the following:
· Any material information to which such individual may become aware that affects the disclosures made by the Company in its public filings or would otherwise assist the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the General Counsel, the Controller, and the Audit Committee in fulfilling their responsibilities with respect to such public filings.
· Any information the individual may have concerning (a) significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the Companys ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data or (b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Companys financial reporting, disclosures, or internal controls.
· Any information the individual may have concerning any violation of this Code, including any actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships, involving any management or other employees who have a significant role in the Companys financial reporting, disclosures, or internal controls.
· Any information the individual may have concerning evidence of a material violation of the securities or other laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the Company and
the operation of its business, by the Company or any agent thereof, or of violation of this Code.
Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Investor Relations
Only the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer or their specific designee are authorized to communicate on behalf of the Company with shareholders, prospective investors, bankers, the press, broadcast media of the general public. Any inquiries from these sources should promptly be referred to on of these individuals without further comment.
Contracts
Only proper officers of the Company specifically designated by the CEO or CFO are authorized to enter into and execute contracts (whether written or oral) on behalf of the Company. All contracts must be approved by the General Counsel and by the CFO or Controller. No other director, officer, employee or agent of the Company has any authority (express, apparent, implied) to obligate the Company in any manner, or hold himself or herself out to any third party as having such authority.
Using Company Computer and Communication Resources
Employees may use the Companys electronic equipment at their desk or work station for incidental personal matters, however, employees are not guaranteed personal privacy on the Companys communications systems or of the information sent to, from, or stored in Company communications. All documents, including all electronic communications, whether business or personal related, are the Companys property, and they are subject to review by the Company at any time, whether in your presence or not.
· Employees may not use Company computer and communication resources for communications that contain or promote any of the following:
· abusive or objectionable language;
· information that is illegal, obscene, or pornographic;
· messages that are likely to result in the loss or damage of the recipients work or system;
· messages that are defamatory;
· use that interferes with the work of the employee or others; or
· solicitation of employees for any unauthorized purpose.
Right to Monitor/Right to Privacy
The Company reserves the right to monitor any Company mail systems, including electronic mail, computers, software, files or any other internal documents in any media, including electronic and hard copy. Employees do not have the right to privacy at his/her desk or work station and computer.
Waivers of the Code of Conduct
Any waiver of this Code for directors or executive officers may be made only by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board and will be promptly disclosed to stockholders as required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the rules of the SEC and under applicable exchange or Nasdaq rules. Any such waiver also must be disclosed in a Form 8-K.
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Abuse
The Company recognizes that alcoholism and other drug addiction are illnesses that are not easily resolved by personal effort and may require professional assistance and treatment. Employees with alcohol or other drug problems are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the diagnostic, referral, counseling and preventive services available through our health insurance plan that have been developed to assure confidentiality of participation.
Controlled substance or alcohol abuse does not excuse Employees from neglect of their employment responsibilities. Individuals whose work performance is impaired as the result of the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs may be required to participate in an appropriate diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan. Employees are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol or other illegal drugs on Company property or as part Company activities. Further, use of alcohol or controlled substantives off Company premises that in any way impairs work performance is also prohibited.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited on Company property or as a part of Company activities. Individuals violating this policy are subject disciplinary action, as well as termination and possible referral for criminal prosecution.
Workplace Violence and Weapons
It is a violation of this policy to engage in Workplace Violence or use or to possess a Weapon, as defined below, at any time on Company premises, including common areas in the office building and in the parking lot or immediate surrounding areas.
Workplace Violence includes, but is not limited to, intimidation, threats, physical attack or property damage.
· Intimidation: Includes but is not limited to stalking or engaging in actions intended to frighten, coerce, or induce duress.
· Threat: The expression of intent to cause physical or mental harm. An expression constitutes a threat without regard to whether the party communicating the threat has the present ability to carry it out and without regard to whether the expression is contingent, conditional or future.
· Physical Attack: Unwanted or hostile physical contact such as hitting, fighting, pushing, shoving or throwing objects.
· Property Damage: Intentional damage to property which includes property owned by the Company, employees, visitors or vendors.
Weapons are defined as: (1) a loaded or unloaded firearm, whether operable or inoperable, (2) a knife, stabbing instrument, brass knuckles, blackjack, club, or other object specifically designed or customarily carried or possessed for use as a weapon, (3) an object that is likely to cause death or bodily injury when used as a weapon and that is used as a weapon or carried or possessed for use as a weapon, or (4) an object or device that is used or fashioned in a manner to lead a person to believe the object or device is a firearm or an object which is likely to cause death or bodily injury. Employees must report any real or reasonably perceived suspicious activities or intimidating verbal or physical threats immediately to the local police and to the CEO, the General Counsel or any other Company officer.
Reporting any Illegal or Unethical Behavior or Violations of this Code of Ethics
Directors and officers are encouraged to talk to the Chief Executive Officer or the General Counsel, and employees are encouraged to talk to Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, supervisors, managers, or other appropriate personnel when in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation. Directors, officers, and employees should report any observed illegal or unethical behavior and any perceived violations of laws, rules, regulations, or this Code to the Chief Executive Officer or General Counsel or directly to any member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. It is the policy of the Company not to allow retaliation for reports of misconduct by others made in good faith. Directors, officers, and employees are expected to cooperate in internal investigations of misconduct.
The Company maintains a Whistleblower Policy attached hereto and incorporated herein as Schedule A for (1) the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters and (2) the confidential, anonymous submission by the Companys employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
Enforcement
The Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, or the CEO in consultation with the General Counsel, and when they deem it appropriate, with the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee, shall determine appropriate actions to be taken in the event of violations of this Code. Such actions shall be reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote accountability for adherence to this Code and to these additional procedures, and may include written notices to the individual involved that the Board has determined that there has been a violation, censure by the Board, demotion or re-assignment of the individual involved, suspension with or without pay or benefits (as determined by the Board), and termination of the individuals employment or position. In determining the appropriate action in a particular case, the Board of Directors or such designee shall take into account all relevant information, including the nature and severity of the violation, whether the violation was a single occurrence or repeated occurrences, whether the violation appears to have been intentional or inadvertent, whether the individual in question had been advised prior to the violation as to the proper course of action, and whether or not the individual in question had committed other violations in the past.
Publicly Available: This Code shall be posted on the Companys website.
Schedule A
LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION - WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
Introduction
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees that urges employees promptly to discuss with or disclose to their supervisor, the CEO, the General Counsel, or the Chairman of the Audit Committee events of questionable, fraudulent, or illegal nature. In addition, the Company recently adopted a Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers that, among other things, requires prompt internal reporting of violations of that Code, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, fraud, and a variety of other matters.
As an additional measure to support our commitment to ethical conduct, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors has adopted the following policies and procedures for (i) the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters; and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
1. Reporting of Concerns or Complaints Regarding Accounting, Internal Controls, or Auditing Matters.
Taking action to prevent problems is part of the Companys culture. If you observe possible unethical or illegal conduct, you are encouraged to report your concerns. Employees and others involved with the Company are urged to come forward with any such information, without regard to the identity of position of the suspected offender.
Employees and others may choose any of the following modes of communicating suspected violations of law, policy, or other wrongdoing, as well as any concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters (including deficiencies in internal controls):
Report the matter to your supervisor; or
Report the matter to the Companys CEO or General Counsel; or
Report the matter to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
2. Confidentiality.
The Company will treat all communications under this Policy in a confidential manner, except to the extent necessary (a) to conduct a complete and fair investigation, or (b) for reviews of Company operations by the Companys Board of Directors, its Audit Committee, and the Companys independent public accountants and the Companys outside legal counsel.
Moreover, if your situation requires that your identity be protected, you are still encouraged to please submit an anonymous report to the Audit Committee Chairman. Please call or have someone else call the CEO or General Counsel requesting the name and address of the Audit Committee member, and if they for any reason fail to provide you with the information at the time you speak to one of them, call the Companys external auditors to obtain such information. In the alternative, you may contact Curtis D. Hodgson, the Companys Co-Chief
Executive Officer, directly by sending a letter addressed as follows: Mr. Curtis D. Hodgson, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Legacy Housing Corporation, 1600 Forest Ridge Drive, #100, Bedford, Texas 76002.
Retaliation
Any individual who in good faith reports a possible violation of the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, the Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers, or of law, or any concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters, even if the report is mistaken, or who assists in the investigation of a reported violation, will be protected by the Company. Retaliation in any form against these individuals will not be tolerated. Any act of retaliation should be reported immediately and will be disciplined appropriately.
Specifically, the Company will not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or in any other manner discriminate or retaliate against any employee in the terms and conditions of the employees employment because of any lawful act done by that employee to either (a) provide information, cause information to be provided, or otherwise assist in any investigation regarding any conduct that the employee reasonably believes constitutes a violation of any Company code of conduct, law, rule, or regulation, including any rule or regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any provision of Federal law relating to fraud against shareholders, or (b) file, cause to be filed, testify, participate in, or otherwise assist in a proceeding filed or, to the employees knowledge, about to be filed relating to an alleged violation of any such law, rule, or regulation.
LEGACY HOUSING CORPORATION
(the Company)
CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CEO AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS
The Company has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all directors and employees of the Company. The Chief Executive Officer and all senior financial officers, including the Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer and Controller are bound by the provisions set forth therein relating to ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, and compliance with law. In addition to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, the Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers are subject to the following additional specific policies:
1. The Chief Executive Officer and all senior financial officers are responsible for full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in the periodic reports required to be filed by the Company with the SEC. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer and each senior financial officer promptly to bring to the attention of the General Counsel or, if appropriate, to outside counsel, and if applicable, to the Audit Committee any material information of which he or she may become aware that affects the disclosures made by the Company in its public filings or otherwise assist the General Counsel and the Audit Committee in fulfilling their responsibilities.
2. The Chief Executive Officer and each senior financial officer shall promptly bring to the attention of the General Counsel or, if appropriate, to outside counsel, if applicable, and the Audit Committee any information he or she may have concerning (a) significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the Companys ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data or (b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Companys financial reporting, disclosures or internal controls.
3. The Chief Executive Officer and each senior financial officer shall promptly bring to the attention of the General Counsel or, if appropriate, to outside counsel, and to the Audit Committee any information he or she may have concerning any violation of this Code or the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including any actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships, involving any management or other employees who have a significant role in the Companys financial reporting, disclosures, or internal controls.
4. The Chief Executive Officer and each senior financial officer shall promptly bring to the attention of the General Counsel or, if appropriate, to outside counsel, and if applicable, and the Audit Committee any information he or she may have concerning evidence of a material violation of the securities or other laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the Company and the operation of its business, by the Company or any agent thereof, or of violation of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or of these additional procedures.
5. The Board of Directors or the Audit Committee shall determine, or designate appropriate persons to determine, appropriate actions to be taken in the event of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or of these additional procedures by the Chief Executive Officer and the Companys senior financial officers. Such actions shall be reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and to these additional procedures, and may include written notices to the individual involved that the Board has determined that there has been a violation, censure by the Board, demotion or re-assignment of the individual involved, suspension with or without pay or benefits (as determined by the Board), and termination of the individuals employment. In determining the appropriate action in a particular case, the Board of Directors or such designee shall take into account all relevant information, including the nature and severity of the violation, whether the violation was a single occurrence or repeated occurrences, whether the violation appears to have been intentional or inadvertent, whether the individual in question had been advised prior to the violation as to the proper course of action, and whether or not the individual in question had committed other violations in the past.
Publicly Available: This Code shall be posted on the Companys website.