Exhibit
10.1


 


	

    	Canadian
    Imperial Bank of Commerce

    1006-2540
    Daniel-Johnson Blvd.

    Laval,
    Quebec, Canada

    H7T
    2S3

    Office:
    (450) 687-1159

    Fax:
    (450) 687-0484



 


May
31st, 2021


 


Les
Systèmes d’Écran Strong/MDI Inc.


Strong/MDI
Screen Systems Inc.


1440
rue Raoul-Charette


Joliette,
Quebec


Canada


J6E
8S7


 


Attention:


Mr.
Mark Roberson, Chief Executive Officer


Mr.
François Barrette, General Manager


Ms.
Vicky Thérien, Controller


 


Respected
sir and madam:


 


We
are pleased to establish the following credit facilities. Each credit offered is referred to as a “Facility”.


 


	A
    - Revolving Line of Credit Facility
	 
	Credit
    Limit:	CDN
    $2,000,000.
	 	 
	Purpose:	This
    revolving line of credit is to be used for: Day to day operating requirements under Business Operating Account # [redacted].
	 	 
	Description:	A
    revolving demand credit. Principal that is borrowed and repaid may be re-borrowed up to the above Credit Limit.
	 	 
	Rate:	Prime
    Rate plus 0.00 % per annum.
	 	 
	Repayment:	On
    demand.


 




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	Borrowing
    Base Requirement:	The
    total amount available under this Facility shall be calculated as the lesser of: 
	 	 
	 	 	a)	The
    Credit Limit noted above; and
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	b)	The
    sum of:
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	i.	80%
    of Eligible Account Receivable Value which includes all Account Receivable domestic and foreign, plus,
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	ii.	50%
    of Eligible Inventory Value (Raw materials and Finished goods) subject to an inventory cap of 1,000,000 $, less,
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	iii.	Prior
    Ranking Claims.
	 	 	 	 	 
	Conditions:	It
    is understood that all Account Receivable generated from direct or indirect Affiliated company will not be considered as Eligible
    Account Receivable. This includes Accounts Receivables generated through MDI USA.
	 	 
	 	It
    is understood that Accounts Receivables owed from IMAX (Canada) shall be considered eligible with aging up to 120 days.


 


	B
    - Instalment Loan Facility
	 	 
	Loan
    Amount:

    (rounded
    to the nearest dollar)
	CDN
    $ 5,075,000.
	 	 
	Purpose:	This
    Facility is to be used for: Loan # [redacted] required originally for the amount of $6,000,000 to finance building located at 1440
    rue Raoul-Charette, Joliette, Quebec, Canada. A first disbursement of $3,500,000 has been made on April 24, 2018 and a second of
    $1,000,000 made on December 21st, 2018. The amount of $1,500,000 still available for disbursement upon client’s
    request. Further disbursement of this loan is available for working capital needs and capital expenditure.
	 	 
	Description	A
    non-revolving Demand Instalment Loan. Principal that is repaid is not available to be re-borrowed.
	 	 
	Rate:	Prime
    Rate plus 0.50% per annum.
	 	 
	Last
    Regular Scheduled Payment Date:	April
    24, 2038 if the loan is disbursed in full.


 




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	Repayment:	On
    demand. Until demand, this Facility is repayable as follows: 
	 	 
	 	203
    regular monthly payments of CDN $25,000.00 each, plus accrued interest payable monthly.
	 	 
	 	The
    first / next regular instalment payment is due on June 24, 2021 and the last regular instalment payment plus any outstanding principal
    and interest and any other amount due but unpaid with respect to this Facility are due on the Last Regular Scheduled Payment Date.
	 	 
	 	You
    may only prepay this Facility in accordance with Schedule A.
	 	 
	C
    - Instalment Loan Facility
	 	 
	Loan
    Amount:

    (rounded
    to the nearest dollar)
	CDN$
    458,333.
	 	 
	Purpose:	This
    Facility is to be used for: Loan # [redacted] required originally for the amount of $500,000 to finance equipment. 
	 	 
	Description	A
    non-revolving Demand Instalment Loan. Principal that is repaid is not available to be re-borrowed.
	 	 
	Rate:	Prime
    Rate plus 0.50 % per annum.
	 	 
	Last
    Regular Scheduled Payment Date:	December
    2, 2025
	 	 
	Repayment:	On
    demand. Until demand, this Facility is repayable as follows: 
	 	 
	 	55
    regular monthly payments of CDN $8,333.33 each, plus accrued interest payable monthly. 
	 	 
	 	The
    first / next regular instalment payment is due on June 2, 2021 and the last regular instalment payment plus any outstanding principal
    and interest and any other amount due but unpaid with respect to this Facility are due on the Last Regular Scheduled Payment Date.
	 	 
	 	You
    may only prepay this Facility in accordance with Schedule A.
	 	 
	D
    - Business Credit Card Facility
	 	 
	Credit
    Limit:	CDN$
    75,000
	 	 
	Purpose:	Purchase
    and payment of goods and services.
	 	 
	Repayment:	On
    demand in accordance with the CIBC Business Credit Card Agreement (Business Liability)
	 	 
	Documentation:	CIBC
    Business Credit Card Agreement (Business Liability)


 




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	Security
	 
	The
    following security is required:	 
	 	 
	Movable
    Hypothec-Enterprise:	First
    ranking movable hypothec for a principal amount of CDN$ 6,000,000:
	 	 
	 	 	●	On
    all your present and future movable property, including all claims, inventory, equipment, incorporeal rights (including intellectual
    property) and securities.
	 	 	 	 
	Immovable
    Hypothec — Commercial :	First
    ranking immovable hypothec in the principal amount of CDN $6,000,000 over the immovable property situated at 1440 rue Raoul-Charette,
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada with supporting resolution, plus appropriate confirmation of hypothec of fire and other perils insurance,
    with loss payable to CIBC as first payee.
	 	 
	Other
    Security:	●	An
    acknowledged hypothec and assignment of adequate fire and other perils insurance on equipment and inventory of the Borrower that
    are subject to CIBC’s security, with loss payable to CIBC as first payee.


 


	Financial
    Covenants
	 	 
	You
    will maintain and respect the following ratios and other covenants:	 
	 	 
	Total
    Liabilities to Effective Equity Ratio:	2.50
    to 1.0 or less at all time. This will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
	 	 
	Current
    Ratio:	1.30
    to 1.0 or more at all time. This will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
	 	 
	Minimum
    Effective Equity:	CDN
    $4,000,000 or more at all time. This will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
	 	 
	Conditions:	The
    covenants above are to be calculated as follows:
	 	 
	 	●	On
    an unconsolidated basis
	 	 
	Other
    Covenants:	It
    is understood that any investment in private or public companies, such as Itasca Capital Ltd./Greenfirst Forest Products Inc and
    Firefly System Inc, will be deducted in the calculation of the Minimum Effective Equity unless otherwise approved by the bank.


 


	Reporting
    Requirements
	 
	The
    following reporting is required to be provided to us.
	 	 	 
	 	(a)	Review
    Engagement annual financial statements signed by your officer, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, on an unconsolidated
    basis.


 




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	 	(b)	Audited
    annual financial statements signed by your officer for Ballantyne Strong Inc., within 120 days after the end of each fiscal
    year, on a consolidated basis.
	 	 	 
	 	(c)	Monthly
    certificate signed by your officer, including an aged Accounts Receivable Listing, an Inventory Declaration, an aged Payable Listing
    along with a list of any advances or priority payables within 20 day(s) of the end of each month. Accounts Receivables from US entities
    or subsidiaries related to Ballantyne Strong Inc. shall be identified as such on the Accounts Receivables list.
	 	 	 
	 	 	It
    is understood that the listing will have aging categories up to 150 days.
	 	 	 
	 	(d)	An
    annual budget for your next fiscal year, including quarterly projected income statement within 120 days after the end of each
    fiscal year end, on an unconsolidated basis.
	 	 	 
	 	(e)	Internally
    Generated quarterly interim financial statements signed by your officer, within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter-end
    for Strong/MDI Screens Systems Inc, on an unconsolidated basis.
	 	 	 
	 	(f)	Confirmation
    of insurance in a form satisfactory to us, as required under your Facilities, from the insurance broker of Les Systèmes d’Écran
    Strong/MDI Inc. prior to any advance under a Facility if required, and thereafter, within 120 days after the renewal of each insurance
    policy.


 


	Fees
	 	 
	These
    fees are in addition to fees, costs or expenses described in Schedule A Standard Credit Terms.
	 	 
	Loan
    Administration Fee:	CDN
    $125 per month payable in arrears. This fee will be charged for each month the Facility is available, even if you do not use, or
    maintain a balance in, the Facility.
	 	 
	Annual
    Fee:	CDN
    $7,500.
	 	 
	Amendment
    Fee: 	CDN
    $500 payable on the date you sign such amendment.
	 	 
	 

    Other
    Provisions

	 	 
	Currency
    and Interest Rate Risk Management:	You
    may, from time to time, enter into derivative transactions with CIBC to manage currency or interest rate risk associated with Credits
    under this letter agreement. Derivative transactions shall be governed by separate documentation entered into with CIBC which may
    include, without limitation, an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) master agreement. Notwithstanding
    the agreed-upon terms of the derivative transactions, you agree and acknowledge that the terms of the Credits are independent of
    the terms of the derivative transactions. CIBC reserves the right to review and amend the terms and conditions of the related loan
    or Facility, including without limitation amending interest spreads on Prime Rate or US Base Rate at any time and from time to time
    in accordance with the terms of this Letter. You further agree and acknowledge that security provided under the terms of this Letter
    that secures all of your present and future indebtedness and liabilities shall secure your indebtedness owing to each of CIBC and
    CIBC’s affiliates under any Facility-related derivative transactions, in addition to any security required under ISDA or other
    documentation.


 




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	Schedule
    A:	The
    attached Schedule A, which contains certain additional provisions applicable to the Facilities other than the Business Credit Card
    Facility and certain definitions, forms part of this Letter.
	 	 
	Schedule
    B :	The
    attached Schedule B, which contains certain additional provisions applicable to the Business Credit Card Facility and certain definitions,
    forms part of this Letter.
	 	 
	Repayment:	All
    amounts under any Facility are repayable immediately on demand by us unless otherwise indicated. We may terminate any Facility in
    whole or in part at any time.
	 	 
	Replacements:	This
    Letter supersedes and replaces all prior discussions, letters and agreements (if any) describing the terms and conditions of Facilities
    contained in this Letter. This Letter does not however operate as a novation of any Facility previously granted. CIBC retains all
    of its rights in respect of any Security that has been granted to secure your obligations with respect to the Facilities.
	 	 
	English
    Language:	The
    parties confirm their express wish that this Letter and all documents related thereto be drawn up in English. Les parties confirment
    leur volonté expresse de voir le présent contrat et tous les documents s’y rattachant être rédigés
    en anglais.


 


Please
indicate that you have read and accept the foregoing terms and conditions (including the terms and conditions in any Schedule attached
to this Letter) by signing the enclosed duplicate copy of this Letter.


 


If
we have not received a duly executed copy of this Letter and you have not fulfilled all the conditions required for us to advance funds
under the Facilities indicated in this Letter by June 25, 2021, we may in our sole discretion and without notice to you, cancel all of
the Facilities listed in this Letter and we will be under no further obligation to advance any funds to you under this Letter.


 


We
would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing CIBC. We look forward to assisting you and your business with any future
financial needs you may have.


 




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	 	Yours
    truly,
	 	 
	 	CANADIAN
    IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
	 	 
	 	 	/s/Jean-Claude
    Dupuis
	 	 	Signature
	 	Name:	Jean-Claude
    Dupuis
	 	Title:	Manager,
    Commercial Banking
	 	 	 
	 	 	/s/
    Denis Lemire
	 	 	Signature
	 	Name:	Denis
    Lemire
	 	Title:	Senior
    Manager & Team Leader, Commercial Banking
	 	 	 
	Accepted
    this 7th day of June 2021.	 


 


	 	Les
    Systèmes d’Écran Strong/MDI Inc.
	 	Strong/MDI
    Screen Systems Inc.
	 	 
	 	 	/s/
    François Barrette
	 	 	Signature
	 	Name:	François
    Barrette
	 	Title:	General
    Manager
	 	 	 
	 	 	/s/
    Vicky Thérien
	 	 	Signature
	 	Name:	Vicky
    Thérien
	 	Title:	Controller


 




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	Acknowledged
    this 7th day of June 2021.	 
	 	 	                                                                    
	 	Ballantyne
    Strong Inc.
	 	
	 	 	/s/
    Mark Roberson
	 	 	Signature
	 	Name:	Mark
    Roberson
	 	Title:	Chief
    Executive Officer


 




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