Business Loan Agreement



 Exhibit 10.8(d) 
  
 BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT 
  

															
	 Principal

	 	 Loan Date

	 	 Maturity

	 	 Loan No

	 	 Call / Coll

	 	 Account

	 	 Officer

	 	 Initials


	 $10,000,000.00
	 	05-25-2004	 	06-30-2005	 	932900001-5	 	 	 	932900001-5	 	22163	 	 

  
 References in the
shaded area are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations. 
  

									
	Borrower:	  	 IRIS International, Inc.
 9172 Eton
Avenue
 Chatsworth, CA 91311-5805
	  	 	  	Lender:	  	 California Bank & Trust
 Los Angeles Commercial Banking 550 South Hope Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90071


  
 THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated
May 25, 2004, is made and executed between IRIS International, Inc. (“Borrower”) and California Bank & Trust (“Lender”) on the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has
applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement (“Loan”). Borrower understands and agrees that: (A) in
granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower’s representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be
subject to Lender’s sole judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
  
 TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of May 25, 2004, and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower’s Loans in favor of
Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement. 
  
 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender’s obligation to make the initial
Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender’s satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents. 
  
 Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following
documents for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) Security Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements and all other documents perfecting Lender’s Security Interests; (4) evidence of insurance as
required below; (5) guaranties; (6) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender’s counsel. 
  
 Borrower’s Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form
and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations,
documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require. 
  
 Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Document. 
  
 Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct. 
  
 No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement
or under any Related Document. 
  
 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower
represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists: 
  
 Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at
all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware. Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in the State of California and all other states in which Borrower
is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all
states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or
presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 9172 Eton Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311-5805. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records
including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower’s state of organization or any change in Borrower’s name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and
to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and
Borrower’s business activities. 
  
 Assumed Business
Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which
Borrower does business: None. 
  
 Authorization.
Borrower’s execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under
(1) any provision of (a) Borrower’s articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or
to Borrower’s properties. 
  
 Financial Information.
Each of Borrower’s financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower’s financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower’s financial
condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements. 
  
 Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or
agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms. 
  
 Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
disclosed in Borrower’s financial statements or in writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower’s properties
free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower’s properties are titled in Borrower’s legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed
a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5) years. 
  











					
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 Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower
represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of Borrower’s ownership of Borrower’s Collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by
any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment,
disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person
relating to such matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from
any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and its
agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower’s
expense and for Lender’s purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on
Borrower’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable
for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer
resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on the Collateral. The provisions of this section of
the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender’s acquisition of any interest in any of
the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise. 
  
 Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may
materially adversely affect Borrower’s financial condition or properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing. 
  
 Taxes. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, all of
Borrower’s tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good
faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided. 
  
 Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or
affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower’s Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender’s Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral. 

 
 Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements
(if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms. 
  
 AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this
Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will: 
  
 Notices of
Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1) all material adverse changes in Borrower’s financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or
similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor. 
  
 Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit
Lender to examine and audit Borrower’s books and records at all reasonable times. 
  
 Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following: 
  
 Annual Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year,
Borrower’s balance sheet and income statement for the year ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender. 
  
 Interim Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower’s balance
sheet and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower in form satisfactory to Lender. 
  
 Tax Returns. As soon as available, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the applicable filing date for the tax reporting period ended,
Federal and other governmental tax returns, prepared by a tax professional satisfactory to Lender. 
  
 All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified
by Borrower as being true and correct. 
  
 Additional
Information. Furnish such additional information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time. 
  
 Financial Covenants and Ratios. Comply with the following covenants and ratios: 
  
 Working Capital Requirements. Borrower shall comply with the following working capital ratio requirements:

  
 Current Ratio. Maintain a Current Ratio in excess of
1.500 to 1.000. The term “Current Ratio” means Borrower’s total Current Assets divided by Borrower’s total Current Liabilities. This liquidity ratio will be evaluated as of quarter-end. 
  
 Minimum Income and Cash flow Requirements. Borrower shall comply with
the following cash flow ratio requirements: 
  
 Debt Service
Coverage Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Debt Service Coverage in excess of 1.500 to 1.000. This coverage ratio will be evaluated as of Quarter-end. Debt Service Coverage Ratio shall be defined as Earnings before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and
Amortization divided by Current Portion of Long Term Debt plus Interest Expense based upon a cumulative rolling 12-month basis. 
  
 Tangible Net Worth Requirements. Maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth of not less than: $17,500,000.00. Other Net Worth requirements are as
follows: Tangible Net Worth to be monitored on a quarterly basis. In addition, Borrower shall comply with the following net worth ratio requirements: 
  
 Debt / Worth Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Debt / Worth not in excess of 1.250 to 1.000. The ratio “Debt / Worth” means Borrower’s
Total Liabilities divided by Borrower’s Tangible Net Worth. This leverage ratio will be evaluated as of quarter-end. 
  
 Except as provided above, all computations made to determine compliance with the requirements contained in this paragraph shall be made in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct. 
  











					
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 Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other
insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower’s properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the
policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include
an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security
interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender’s loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. 
  
 Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may
reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has
been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender
determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower. 
  
 Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed by the guarantors
named below, on Lender’s forms, and in the amounts and under the conditions set forth in those guaranties. 
  

				
	 Names of Guarantors

	  	Amounts


	 Statspin, Inc.
	  	$	16,500,000.00
	 Advanced Digital Imaging
	  	$	16,500,000.00
	 Research, LLC
	  	 	 

  
 Other
Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any other such
agreements. 
  
 Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds
solely for Borrower’s business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing. 
  
 Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes,
governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed’ upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or
charge upon any of Borrower’s properties, income, or profits. 
  
 Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower
shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any agreement. 
  
 Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any
change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner. 
  
 Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower’s expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may
be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or
directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower. 
  
 Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower’s properties,
businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any
proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender’s sole opinion, Lender’s interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower
to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender’s interest. 
  
 Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower’s
other properties and to examine or audit Borrower’s books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without
limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at
all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower’s expense. 
  
 Compliance Certificates. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower’s chief
financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of
the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement. 
  
 Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part
or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a
permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or
other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the
environment and/or other natural resources. 
  
 Additional
Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably
request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all Security Interests. 
  
 LENDER’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents,
including but not limited to Borrower’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated
to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for
insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by
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a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and
be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s
maturity. 
  
 NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender
that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender: 
  
 Indebtedness and Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this
Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower’s assets (except as allowed as
Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower’s accounts, except to Lender. 
  
 Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2)
cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3) pay any dividends on Borrower’s stock (other
than dividends payable in its stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a “Subchapter S
Corporation” (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to its shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and make
estimated income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of Borrower’s stock, or purchase or
retire any of Borrower’s outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower’s capital structure. 
  
 Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, or advance money or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any obligation as
surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business. 
  
 Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith. 
  
 CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower,
whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related
Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender; (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C)
there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (D) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit,
modify or revoke such Guarantor’s guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (E) Lender in good faith deems itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred. 
  
 DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement: 
  
 Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any
payment when due under the Loan. 
  
 Other Defaults.
Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any
other agreement between Lender and Borrower. 
  
 Default in
Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of
Borrower’s or any Grantor’s property or Borrower’s or any Grantor’s ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents. 
  
 False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time
thereafter. 
  
 Insolvency. The dissolution or termination
of Borrower’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of
any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower. 
  
 Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest
or lien) at any time and for any reason. 
  
 Creditor or
Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing
the Loan. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of
the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in
an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute. 
  
 Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or
becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor’s estate to assume
unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default. 
  
 Change in Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower. 
  
 Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s
financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is impaired. 
  
 Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure. 
  
 Right to Cure. If any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, is curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the
case may be, has not been given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no Event of Default will have occurred) if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after receiving written notice from
Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cure the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiate steps which Lender deems in Lender’s sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical. 
  











					
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 EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this
Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements),
and, at Lender’s option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the “Insolvency” subsection above,
such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of
Lender’s rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to
perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies. 
  
 DEPOSIT AGREEMENT SECURITY. Borrower hereby grants a security interest to Lender in any and all deposit accounts (checking, savings, money market or time) of
Borrower at Lender, now existing or hereinafter opened, to secure the Indebtedness. This includes all deposit accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else. 
  

BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender within 20 days of each month end and at the time of each disbursement of Loan
proceeds with a certificate executed by Borrower’s chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of
the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default or Potential Event of Default exists under this Agreement. 
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will furnish such additional information and
statements, list of assets and liabilities, agings of receivables and payables, inventory schedules, budgets, forecasts, tax returns, and other reports with respect to Borrower’s financial condition and business operations as Lender may
reasonably request from time to time, including without limitation: (a) detailed Accounts Receivable and Payable agings, as soon as available, but in no event later than twenty (20) days of each fiscal quarter; (b) detailed Inventory Report, as soon
as available, but in no event later than twenty (20) days of each fiscal quarter. 
  
 ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND COLLATERAL AUDITS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time, but at least annually, to inspect
any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans, as well as Borrower’s other properties and to examine or audit Borrower’s books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts, and records as may be
deemed necessary. Any such inspection or examination shall be at Borrower’s expense. 
  
 USAGE FEE. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall be assessed quarterly, a .18% fee on the undisbursed balance. Such fee shall be waived if the
combined quarterly average usage exceeds 60% of the respective commitment amounts. 
  
 PRE-TAX PROFITABILITY. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall maintain a minimum pre-tax profitability of $1,500,000.00 for December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005.

  
 LOSSES. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not incur losses for two consecutive quarters. 
  
 ACQUISITIONS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower must obtain prior written approval from Lender for all acquisitions over $1,000,000.00 (transaction amount and not amount of
advance). Such approval request to be reviewed and given by Commercial Credit Administration. 
  
 TERM OUT OF EACH ADVANCE UNDER THE NON-REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender, that for each advance upon the end of the three (3) month interest only payment period, the
non-revolving feature of this loan will be discontinued and the loan balance will be converted to a fully amortized, sixty (60) month installment loan, with payments of Principal including Interest at an interest rate based on the Pricing Matrix
Addendum. 
  
 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous
provisions are a part of this Agreement: 
  
 Amendments.
This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in
writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment. 
  
 Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’
fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and
expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or
injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court. 
  
 Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to
interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement. 
  
 Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender’s sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to
Lender, Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby
waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower also
agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such
participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such
purchaser may enforce Borrower’s obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its
interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender. 
  
 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with federal law and the laws of the State of California. This
Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of California. 
  
 Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Los Angeles County, State of California. 
  











					
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 No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement
unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not
prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between
Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Borrower’s or any Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the
granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender. 

 
 Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement
shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in
the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written
notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower’s current address. Unless otherwise provided or
required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers. 
  
 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If
the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality,
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. 
  
 Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word “Borrower” as used
in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower’s subsidiaries and affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial accommodation
to any of Borrower’s subsidiaries or affiliates. 
  
 Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower’s successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its
successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower’s rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender. 
  
 Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and
agrees that in extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the
Related Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be
continuing in nature, shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time each Loan Advance is made, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall
be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur. 
  
 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 
  
 Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party
against any other party. 
  
 DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized
words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in
the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code.
Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of this Agreement: 
  
 Advance. The word “Advance” means a disbursement of Loan
funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf on a line of credit or multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
  
 Agreement. The word “Agreement” means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be
amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time. 
  
 Borrower. The word “Borrower” means IRIS International, Inc. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note. 
  
 Collateral. The word “Collateral” means all property and
assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage,
deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment
intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise. 
  
 Environmental Laws. The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances
relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”), the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.,
Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 
  
 Event of Default. The words “Event of Default” mean any of
the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement. 
  
 GAAP. The word “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles. 
  
 Grantor. The word “Grantor” means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan,
including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest. 
  
 Guarantor. The word “Guarantor” means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan. 
  

Guaranty. The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of
the Note. 
  
 Hazardous Substances. The words
“Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when 

  











					
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improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words “Hazardous Substances” are used
in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without
limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos. 
  
 Indebtedness. The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and
expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. 
  
 Lender. The word “Lender” means California Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns. 
  
 Loan. The word “Loan” means any and all loans and financial
accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this
Agreement from time to time. 
  
 Note. The word
“Note” means the Note executed by IRIS International, Inc. in the principal amount of $10,000,000.00 dated May 25, 2004, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions
for the note or credit agreement. 
  
 Permitted Liens. The
words “Permitted Liens” mean (1) liens and security interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good faith; (3) liens of
materialmen, mechanics, warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent; (4) purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon or in any
property acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled “Indebtedness and Liens”;
(5) liens and security interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (6) those liens and security interests which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant
monetary amount with respect to the net value of Borrower’s assets. 
  
 Related Documents. The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust,
security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Loan. 
  
 Security Agreement. The words “Security Agreement” mean and include without limitation any agreements,
promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest. 
  
 Security Interest. The words “Security Interest” mean,
without limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel
mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by
law, contract, or otherwise. 
  
 Tangible Net Worth. The
words “Tangible Net Worth” mean Borrower’s total assets excluding all intangible assets (i.e., goodwill, trademarks, patents, copyrights, organizational expenses, and similar intangible items, but including leaseholds and leasehold
improvements) less total debt. 
  
 BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED MAY 25, 2004. 
  

									
	 BORROWER:
	 	 	 	 
			
	 IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
	 	 	 	 
					
	 By:
	 	/s/ CESAR GARCIA	 	 	 	 By:
	 	/s/ MARTIN PARAVATO
	 	 	Cesar Garcia, President/CEO of IRIS International, Inc.	 	 	 	 	 	Martin Paravato, CFO/Secretary of IRIS International, Inc.
			
	 LENDER:
	 	 	 	 
			
	 CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
	 	 	 	 
					
	 By:
	 	/s/ JOE LIM	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 Authorized Signer
	 	 	 	 	 	 

  
 LASER PRO Lending, Var.
5.23.30.004 Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2004. All Rights Reserved. • CA 
  









  
 PRICING MATRIX ADDENDUM

  
 Debt to Tangible Net Worth 
  

			
	 Between 1.01:1.00 and 1.25:1.00
	 	Prime + .50% or 3 Month Libor + 2.500%
	 Less than 1.00:1.00
	 	Prime + .25% or 3 Month Libor + 2.250%

  

			
	IRIS International, Inc.
	
	 /s/ CESAR GARCIA

	By:	 	Cesar Garcia, President/CEO
	
	 /s/ MARTIN PARAVATO

	By:	 	Martin Paravato, CFO/Secretary

  
 Subject: IRIS International $6.5MM RLOC 
  









  
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