Document:

Exhibit 10.1

 

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of January 1, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), between
P&F INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and JOSEPH A. MOLINO, JR. (the
“Executive”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H

 

WHEREAS, the
Executive and the Company were parties to that certain Severance Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2012 (the “Prior Agreement”),
that expired by its terms on December 31, 2014; and

 

WHEREAS, the
Company and the Executive desire to set forth the terms and conditions of the Executive’s continued employment with the Company
as its Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer commencing as of the Effective
Date.

 

NOW THEREFORE,
in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

1.             POSITION/DUTIES.

 

(a)               
During the Employment Term (as hereinafter defined), the Executive shall serve as the Vice President, Chief Operating
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company; provided, that prior to a Change in Control (as defined in Section 8(b)), the
Company may in its sole discretion remove any or all of the Executive’s titles (and the related responsibilities) other than
Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, the Executive shall have such duties, authorities and responsibilities commensurate
with the duties, authorities and responsibilities of persons in similar capacities in similarly sized companies, and such other
duties, authorities and responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”) shall designate
that are consistent with the Executive’s positions. The Executive shall report to the CEO.

 

(b)              
During the Employment Term, the Executive shall devote all of his business time, energy and skill and his best efforts
to the performance of his duties with the Company; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prevent the Executive from (i)
serving on the board of directors of non-profit organizations and, with the prior written approval of the Board of Directors of
the Company (the “Board”), other companies, (ii) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional,
community or industry affairs or (iii) managing his and his family’s passive personal investments so long as such activities
in the aggregate do not materially interfere or conflict with the performance of his duties hereunder or create a potential business
conflict.

 

2.             EMPLOYMENT TERM. The Executive’s term of employment under this Agreement (the “Employment Term”)
shall be for a term commencing on the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier as provided in Section 6, ending on December
31, 2017 (the “Expiration Date”).

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

3.             BASE SALARY. The Company agrees to pay the Executive a base salary at an annual rate of not less than $375,000,
payable in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company. The Executive’s base salary shall be subject to
annual review by the Board (or a committee thereof) and may be increased, but not decreased, from time to time by the Board (or
such committee). The base salary as determined herein from time to time shall constitute “Base Salary” for purposes
of this Agreement.

 

4.             BONUS. During the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible for an annual incentive payment (each an
“Annual Bonus”) under the Company’s Executive 162(m) Bonus Plan, as amended or as may be amended from
time to time, or any successor annual bonus plan (the “Bonus Plan”). Subject to the next sentence, the Executive’s
target bonus under the Bonus Plan shall be thirty five percent (35%) of the Executive’s Base Salary for the applicable fiscal
year (the “Target Bonus”) and his maximum bonus, based on exceeding performance targets as established by the
Compensation Committee, shall be fifty eight (58%) of the Executive’s Base Salary for the applicable fiscal year. Any Annual
Bonus shall be paid in accordance the terms and conditions of the Bonus Plan. The Compensation Committee shall set the performance
goals at each level of the Bonuses (and any other levels) in its sole discretion. The Bonus levels may be subject to an individual
performance factor element and/or a discretionary portion as a condition of receiving or as a reduction of achievement of the specified
performance goals at a bonus level. In addition, the Executive agrees that any Bonus amounts received based on levels of achievement
of performance goals shall be subject to repayment at the discretion of the Compensation Committee in the event, and to the extent,
that the financial statements on which they are based are restated and the bonus amount would have been less if the restated numbers
had been applied.

 

5.             EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

 

(a)           Benefit Plans. The Executive shall be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plan that the Company
has adopted or may adopt, maintain or contribute to for the benefit generally of its senior executives at a level commensurate
with his position, subject to satisfying the applicable eligibility requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may
modify or terminate any employee benefit plan at any time.

 

(b)           Vacations. The Executive shall be entitled to an annual paid vacation of five (5) weeks per calendar year
(as prorated for partial years) in accordance with the Company’s policy on accrual and use applicable to senior executives.

 

(c)           Business and Entertainment Expenses. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Executive shall be
reimbursed in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy for all reasonable and necessary business and entertainment
expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder.

 

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(d)           Automobile. During the Employment Term, the Company will provide the Executive, at the Company’s expense,
with a current model automobile similar to the automobile currently furnished to the Executive. In addition, upon submission of
appropriate documentation, the Company shall pay or reimburse the Executive for the cost of insurance, maintenance and gas incurred
for business purposes and other business related operating expenses incurred for such automobile during the Employment Term. The
Executive shall be entitled to request a new automobile at the end of the three (3) year period commencing on the date he was provided
with his current automobile. In addition, within seventy-five (75) days following the Effective Date, upon presentation of appropriate
documentation within forty-five (45) days after the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the reasonable (as determined by the
Compensation Committee with sole discretion) and documented attorneys fees and related costs incurred by the Executive in connection
with the drafting, negotiation and execution of this Agreement in an amount up to $5,000.

 

(e)           Equity Awards. The Executive shall be eligible for, and receive, equity awards as determined by the Compensation
Committee in its sole discretion. All such awards (and existing outstanding awards) shall be subject to the terms of the equity
plans under which they are granted and the applicable award agreements, including provisions as to vesting, impact of termination
of employment, exercise periods and adjustment and treatment of such awards in the event of corporate restructuring or transactional
events.

 

6.             TERMINATION. The Executive’s employment with the Company and the Employment Term shall terminate prior
to the Expiration Date on the first of the following to occur prior to the Expiration Date:

 

(a)           Disability. Upon 30 days’ prior written notice by the Company to the Executive of termination due to
Disability if the Executive does not return to full-time continuous employment with the Company within such 30 days. For purposes
of this Agreement, “Disability” shall be defined as the Executive’s becoming physically or mentally disabled,
whether totally or partially, so that he has been unable to perform his material duties hereunder for a period of 180 days (including
weekends and holidays) during any 365-day period.

 

(b)           Death. Automatically on the date of death of the Executive.

 

(c)           Cause. Upon the Company’s termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause which
shall be effective immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Executive of a termination for Cause. “Cause”
shall mean the Executive’s:

 

(i)refusal
or willful failure to attempt in good faith to perform his duties for the Company (other than as a result of physical or mental
incapacity);

(ii)gross
negligence or willful misconduct with regard to the Company, its assets or employees of a material nature or any fraud, theft or
material dishonesty with regard to the Company or in the performance of his duties for the Company;

 

(iii)willful
misconduct which in the good faith judgment of the CEO or the Board has or may materially damage the Company economically or reputation
wise;

 

(iv)commission
of any felony or any other crime involving fraud, dishonesty, securities law violations or moral turpitude, provided that any conviction
for, or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, any such felony or other crime shall conclusively be deemed acknowledgement by the
Executive of commission thereof;

 

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(v)failure
to attempt in good faith to follow the direction of the CEO or the Board, which is not cured within five (5) days of written notice
thereof; or

 

(vi)material
breach of a material term of this Agreement or any other material agreement with the Company that is not cured within 15 days of
the giving of written notice thereof.

 

(d)           Without Cause. Upon written notice by the Company to the Executive of an involuntary termination without Cause,
other than for death or Disability.

 

(e)           Good Reason. Upon written notice by the Executive to the Company of a termination for Good Reason upon or
within two years following a Change in Control, provided that such notice is given within 60 days of the Good Reason event. “Good
Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events, without the express written consent of the Executive,
unless such events are cured by the Company within 30 days following written notification by the Executive to the Company that
he intends to terminate his employment hereunder for one of the reasons set forth below:

 

(i)any
reduction or diminution in the Executive’s title as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control;

 

(ii)any
material reduction or diminution in the Executive’s then authorities, duties, or responsibilities with the Company;

 

(iii)a
material reduction in the Executive’s Base Salary or benefits, in either case as in effect immediately prior to the Change
in Control (but not including any reduction related to a broader compensation reduction by the Company that is not limited to any
particular employee or executive);

 

(iv)a
relocation of the Executive’s principal business location to an area outside of a 35 mile radius of both the Executive’s
principal business location and the Executive’s principal residence at the time of such relocation; or

 

(v)a
material breach of this Agreement by the Company.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Executive agrees that, during any period of incapacity, the Company may appoint or temporarily assign his duties to another
or others without such action resulting in Good Reason.

 

(f)            Without Good Reason. Upon 60 days’ prior written notice by the Executive to the Company of the Executive’s
voluntary termination of employment without Good Reason (which the Company may, in its sole discretion, make effective earlier
than any notice date).

 

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7.             CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION.

 

(a)           Disability. In the event the Executive’s employment is terminated due to Disability upon or prior to
the Expiration Date, the Company shall pay or provide the Executive (i) any unpaid Base Salary through the date of termination
paid in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll policies as if the Executive were an employee, (ii) any Annual Bonus
earned but unpaid with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination, paid when such Annual Bonus would
have ordinarily been paid in accordance with the Bonus Plan (the “Prior Year Bonus”), (iii) reimbursement for any unreimbursed
expenses through the date of termination incurred and paid in accordance with the Company’s normal reimbursement procedures,
(iv) any other amounts and benefits the Executive is entitled to receive under any employee benefit plan in accordance with the
terms of the applicable plan (collectively items (i) through (iv) shall be hereafter referred to as the “Accrued Amounts”),
(v) a pro-rata portion of the Executive’s Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which the Executive’s termination occurs
based on actual results for the fiscal year (determined by multiplying the amount of such bonus which would be due for the full
fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that the Executive
is employed by the Company and the denominator of which is 365), paid when such Annual Bonus would have ordinarily been paid in
accordance with the Bonus Plan (the “Pro Rata Bonus”); and (vi) subject to Section 25(b) hereof and solely to
the extent the Executive does not otherwise receive such coverage under any other medical benefits available to the Executive as
a result of his Disability, if the Executive timely elects continuation coverage (“COBRA Coverage”) under the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”) for continuation of coverage under
the Company’s group health insurance plans in which the Executive participated immediately prior to the date of termination
(the “Health Plans”), the Company shall pay to the Executive monthly an amount equal to the difference of the
Executive’s premium costs for such COBRA Coverage for the Executive and the Executive’s dependents minus the active
employee rate under the Health Plans (excluding, for purposes of calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums
with pre-tax dollars) until the earliest of (x) one (1) year after the date of termination, (y) the Executive’s ceasing to
have a physical or mental disability that would have prevented him from performing his material duties hereunder and (z) the Executive
and the Executive’s dependents otherwise ceasing to be eligible for COBRA Coverage (the “Disability COBRA Payments”);
provided, that unless subject to further delay as set forth in Section 23(b), the first payment of the Disability COBRA Payments
will made on the sixtieth (60th) day after the date of termination and will include payment of any amounts that would otherwise
be due prior thereto. Following a termination due to Disability all equity awards granted to the Executive prior to the Effective
Date shall be governed in accordance with the terms of the applicable grant agreements.

 

(b)           Death. In the event the Executive’s employment is terminated due to the Executive’s death upon
or prior to the Expiration Date, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive’s estate (i) the Accrued Amounts, (ii)
the Pro Rata Bonus; and (iii) subject to the Executive’s dependents timely election of COBRA Coverage under the Health Plans,
the Company shall pay to the Executive’s dependents monthly an amount equal to difference of the premium costs for such COBRA
Coverage for the Executive’s dependents minus the active employee rate under the Health Plans (excluding, for purposes of
calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars) until the earlier of (i) one (1) year after
the date of the Executive’s death and (ii) the Executive’s dependents ceasing to be eligible for COBRA Coverage. Following
a termination due to the Executive’s death all equity awards granted to the Executive prior to the Effective Date shall be
governed in accordance with the terms of the applicable grant agreements.

 

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(c)           Termination For Cause Or Voluntary Termination. In the event the Executive’s employment is terminated
upon or prior to the Expiration Date (i) by the Company for Cause, or (ii) subject to Section 4(a), by the Executive for any reason,
the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive the Accrued Amounts other than the Prior Year Bonus. Following any such termination
all equity awards granted to the Executive shall be governed in accordance with the terms of the applicable grant agreements.

 

(d)           Termination Without Cause. In the event the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company other
than for Cause upon or prior to the Expiration Date, and Section 8(a) does not apply, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive
(i) the Accrued Amounts; and (ii) subject to Section 9:

 

(A)      
subject to Section 25(b), continued payments of Base Salary for 12 months following the date of termination (the “Severance
Payment”) paid in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll policies as if the Executive were an employee (but
off employee payroll); provided, that unless subject to further delay as set forth in Section 25(b), the first payment of the Severance
Payment will made on the sixtieth (60th) day after the date of termination and will include payment of any amounts that
would otherwise be due prior thereto; and

 

(B)       
the Pro Rata Bonus.

 

(C)        subject to Section 25(b) hereof, if the Executive timely elects COBRA Coverage under the Health Plans, the Company shall
pay to the Executive monthly an amount equal to the difference of the Executive’s premium costs for such COBRA Coverage for
the Executive and the Executive’s dependents minus the active employee rate under the Health Plans (excluding, for purposes
of calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars) being paid by the Executive at the time
of termination of employment, if any, until the earliest of (I) eighteen (18) months from the date of termination, (II) the Executive
becoming eligible for medical benefits from a subsequent employer, or (III) the Executive and the Executive’s dependents
otherwise ceasing to be eligible for COBRA Coverage (the “Termination COBRA Payments”); provided, that unless subject
to further delay as set forth in Section 25(b), the first payment of the Termination COBRA Payments will made on the sixtieth (60th)
day after the date of termination and will include payment of any amounts that would otherwise be due prior thereto.

 

Following any such termination
all equity awards granted to the Executive shall be governed in accordance with the terms of the applicable grant agreements. Payments
and benefits provided in this Section 7(d) shall be in lieu of any termination or severance payments or benefits for which the
Executive may be eligible under any of the plans, policies or programs of the Company.

 

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8.             CHANGE IN CONTROL.

 

(a)           Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, subject to Section 8(c), in the event a Change in Control occurs
prior to the Expiration Date and the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or the Executive resigns
for Good Reason within two (2) years following such Change in Control, then in lieu of the amounts and benefits under Section 7(d)
in the event of a termination by the Company without Cause, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (i) the Accrued Amounts;
and (ii) subject to Section 9:

 

(A)subject
to Section 25(b), payment in an amount equal to 12 months Base Salary, such
payment to be made as follows: (x) if the Change in Control is not as a result of an event that constitutes a “change in
control event” (a “409A Change in Control”) within the meaning of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively
“Code Section 409A”), then such payment shall
be paid to the Executive in equal installments for 12 months following the date of termination in accordance with the
Company’s normal payroll policies as if the Executive were an employee (but off employee payroll);
provided, that unless subject to further delay as set forth in Section 25(b), the first payment of such payment will
made on the sixtieth (60th) day after the date of termination and will include payment of any amounts that would otherwise
be due prior thereto, and (y) if the Change in Control does
result from an event that constitutes a 409A Change in Control, then the full amount of such payment shall be paid to the Executive
in a lump sum on the 60th day after the date of termination;

 

(B)the
Pro Rata Bonus;

 

(C)subject
to Section 22(b), a lump sum amount equal to the Executive’s target annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the Executive’s
termination occurs, such payment to be made as follows: (x) if the Change in Control is not a 409A Change in Control, then such
payment shall be paid to the Executive on the later of the date such annual bonus would have ordinarily been paid in accordance
with its terms and the sixtieth (60th) day after the date of termination, and (y) if the Change in Control does result
from an event that constitutes a 409A Change in Control, then on the 60th day after the date of termination; and

 

(D)subject
to Section 25(b), if the Executive timely elects COBRA Coverage for continuation of coverage under the Health Plans, the Company
shall pay to the Executive monthly an amount equal to the difference of the Executive’s premium costs for such COBRA Coverage
for the Executive and the Executive’s dependents minus the active employee rate under the Health Plans (excluding, for purposes
of calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars) at the time of termination of employment
until the earliest of (I) 12 months from the date of termination, (II) the Executive becoming eligible for medical benefits from
a subsequent employer, or (III) the Executive and the Executive’s dependents otherwise ceasing to be eligible for COBRA Coverage
(the “COBRA Payments”); provided, that unless subject to further delay as set forth in Section 25(b), the first
payment of the COBRA Payments will made on the sixtieth (60th) day after the date of termination and will include payment of any
amounts that would otherwise be due prior thereto.

 

Following any such termination all equity
awards granted to the Executive shall be governed in accordance with the terms of the applicable grant agreements.

 

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(b)           For purposes of this Agreement, “Change in Control” will mean the occurrence of one of the following
events:

 

(i)any
“person” (as such term is defined in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”) and as used in Sections 13(d)(3) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes, after the Effective Date, a “beneficial
owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing
50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities eligible to vote for the election of
the Board (the “Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that an event described in this subsection (i)
shall not be deemed to be a Change in Control if any of following becomes such a beneficial owner:

 

(A)the Company
or any majority-owned subsidiary (provided, that this exclusion applies solely to the ownership levels of the Company or the majority-owned
subsidiary),

 

(B)any tax-qualified,
broad-based employee benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the Company or any majority-owned subsidiary,

 

(C)any underwriter
temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, or

 

(D)any person
pursuant to a Non-Qualifying Transaction (as defined below);

 

(ii)individuals
who, on the Effective Date, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason to constitute
at least a majority of the Board, provided that any person becoming a director subsequent to the Effective Date whose election
or nomination for election was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Incumbent Directors then on the Board (either by
a specific vote or by approval of the proxy statement of the Company in which such person is named as a nominee for director, without
objection to such nomination) shall be an Incumbent Director.

 

(iii)the
consummation of a merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or similar form of corporate transaction involving the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries that requires the approval of the Company’s stockholders, whether for such transaction or the
issuance of securities in the transaction (a “Business Combination”), unless immediately following such Business
Combination:

 

(A)50% or
more of the total voting power of:

 

(x)the
corporation resulting from such Business Combination (the “Surviving Corporation”), or

 

(y)if applicable,
the ultimate parent corporation that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of 100% of the voting securities eligible
to elect directors of the Surviving Corporation (the “Parent Corporation”),

 

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is represented
by Company Voting Securities that were outstanding immediately prior to such Business Combination (or, if applicable, is represented
by shares into which such Company Voting Securities were converted pursuant to such Business Combination), and such voting power
among the holders thereof is in substantially the same proportion as the voting power of such Company Voting Securities among the
holders thereof immediately prior to the Business Combination;

 

(B)no person
(other than any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Surviving Corporation or the Parent Corporation),
is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 50% or more of the total voting power of the outstanding voting
securities eligible to elect directors of the Parent Corporation (or, if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving Corporation);
and

 

(C)at least
a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Parent Corporation (or if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving
Corporation) following the consummation of the Business Combination were Incumbent Directors at the time of the Board’s approval
of the execution of the initial agreement providing for such Business Combination

 

(any Business Combination which
satisfies all of the criteria specified in (A), (B) and (C) above shall be deemed to be a “Non-Qualifying Transaction”);
or

 

(iv)consummation
of the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or stockholder approval of a liquidation or dissolution of
the Company, unless the voting common equity interests of the acquirer of such assets or an ongoing entity (other than a liquidating
trust), as the case may be, based on total voting power, are at least more than 50% beneficially owned, directly or indirectly,
by the Company’s shareholders in substantially the same proportions as such shareholders owned the Company’s outstanding
voting common equity interests immediately prior to such sale or liquidation and, if a plan of liquidation or dissolution, such
ongoing entity assumes all existing obligations of the Company under this plan.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing,
a Change in Control of the Company shall not be deemed to occur solely because any person acquires beneficial ownership of more
than 50% of the Company Voting Securities, based on total voting power, as a result of the acquisition of Company Voting Securities
by the Company which reduces the number of Company Voting Securities outstanding; provided, that, if after such acquisition by
the Company such person becomes the beneficial owner of Company Voting Securities that increases the percentage of outstanding
Company Voting Securities beneficially owned by such person, a Change in Control of the Company shall then occur.

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(c)           Notwithstanding anything else herein, if any payment or benefit, within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the
Code, to the Executive or for Executive’s benefit paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement or otherwise in connection with, or arising out of, Executive’s employment with the Company or a change in
ownership or effective control of the Company or of a substantial portion of its assets, would be subject to the excise tax imposed
by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties are incurred by the Executive with respect to such excise tax (such excise
tax, together with any such interest and penalties, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”),
the amounts and benefits provided under this Agreement or otherwise that are subject to Section 280G of the Code as a result of
the transaction will be automatically reduced to an amount that equals the product of 2.99 multiplied by the Executive’s
“base amount” (as determined in accordance with Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code by the Company’s certified
public accountants unless the Company and the Executive mutually agree to the appointment of an independent certified public accounting
firm), such that the Executive will not be subject to the Excise Tax. Unless otherwise elected by the Executive, to the extent
permitted under Code Section 409A, such reduction shall first be applied to any severance payments payable to the Executive under
this Agreement in reverse order of receipt, then to the vesting on any equity, with underwater stock options first net withholding,
and thereafter any in-the-money stock options starting from the stock options with smallest spread between fair market value and
exercise price, and thereafter any restricted stock or restricted stock units.

 

9.             RELEASE. Any and all amounts payable and benefits or additional rights provided pursuant to Sections 7(d)(ii)
or 8(a)(ii) shall only be payable or provided if the Executive executes and delivers to the Company a general release of all claims
against the Company substantially and materially in the form attached to the Agreement as Appendix A (the “Release”)
(with such changes as the Company may request to support the legality and effectiveness of the Release). The Company shall provide
the Executive with a copy of the Release within seven (7) days following the Executive’s date of termination and the Executive
will be required to provide the Company with an executed copy of the Release
that has become effective within sixty (60) days following the Executive’s date of termination.

 

10.           RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.

 

(a)           Confidentiality. The Executive agrees that he shall not, directly or indirectly, use, make available, sell,
disclose or otherwise communicate to any person, other than in the reasonable good faith performance of his duties and for the
benefit of the Company, either during the period of the Executive’s employment or at any time thereafter, any nonpublic,
proprietary or confidential information, knowledge or data relating to the Company, any of its subsidiaries, affiliated companies
or businesses, which shall have been obtained by the Executive during the Executive’s employment by the Company. The foregoing
shall not apply to information that (i) was known to the public prior to its disclosure to the Executive; (ii) becomes generally
known to the public subsequent to disclosure to the Executive through no wrongful act of the Executive or any representative of
the Executive; or (iii) the Executive is required to disclose by applicable law, regulation or legal process (provided that the
Executive provides the Company with prior notice of the contemplated disclosure and reasonably cooperates with the Company at its
expense in seeking a protective order or other appropriate protection of such information).

 

(b)           Nonsolicitation. During the Executive’s employment with the Company and for the 12 month period thereafter,
the Executive agrees that he will not, except in the furtherance of his duties hereunder, directly or indirectly, individually
or on behalf of any other person, firm, corporation or other entity, (i) solicit or hire any employees, representatives or agents
of the Company (or any of its affiliates) or (ii) solicit any of the Company’s customers.

 

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(c)           Noncompetition. The Executive acknowledges that he performs services of a unique nature for the Company that
are irreplaceable, and that his performance of such services to a competing business will result in irreparable harm to the Company.
Accordingly, during the Executive’s employment hereunder and for the 12 month period thereafter, the Executive agrees that
the Executive will not, (i) enter the employ of (whether as an employee, consultant, independent contractor or otherwise, and whether
or not for compensation), or render any services to, any person, firm, corporation or other entity, in whatever form, engaged or
actively planning to be engaged in any Competitive Business, (ii) directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control or otherwise
engage in such a Competitive Business for his own account, or (iii) directly or indirectly, become interested in a Competitive
Business as an individual, partner, shareholder, director, officer, principal, agent, trustee or in any other relationship or capacity.
“Competitive Business” will mean, as of any date, any business competitive with any business then being conducted
by the Company and operating in some or all of the same geographic areas; provided that, upon the termination of the Executive’s
employment such determinations shall thereafter be determined as of the date of the termination. The foregoing shall not be violated
by the Executive’s providing services to a noncompetitive portion of a group of related businesses which noncompetitive portion
consists of less than 20% of the overall revenues of such group of related businesses measured based on the fiscal year prior to
the fiscal year in which the Executive had his initial relationship with such noncompetitive portion, nor by ownership of less
than 2% of public company stock or debt or a passive interest of less than 2% in a pooled account, such as a hedge fund, private
equity fund or mutual fund.

 

(d)           Nondisparagment. During the Employment Term and thereafter, the Executive agrees not to disparage or encourage
or induce others to disparage the Company or any of its affiliates or any of its and their past and present officers, directors,
employees, products or services. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “disparage” includes, without limitation,
comments or statements to the press, to the Company or any of its affiliates or any of its or their officers, directors, or employees
or to any individual or entity with whom the Company or any of its affiliates has a business relationship (including, without limitation,
any vendor, supplier, customer or distributor of the Company or any of its affiliates) that would adversely affect in any manner:
(i) the conduct of any business of the Company or any of its affiliates (including, without limitation, any business plans or prospects)
or (ii) the business reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates or any of its and their officers, directors, employees,
products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 10(d) shall not apply to truthful statements made in the course
of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings (including in response to valid legal process) or normal
competitive statements.

 

(e)           Reformation. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in
this Section 10 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention
of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted
by the law of that state.

 

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(f)            Survival of Provisions. The obligations contained in this Section 6 shall survive the termination or expiration
of the Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter.

 

11.           COOPERATION. Upon the receipt of reasonable notice from the Company (including outside counsel), the Executive
agrees that while employed by the Company and thereafter, the Executive will respond and provide information with regard to matters
in which he has knowledge as a result of his employment with the Company, and will provide reasonable assistance to the Company,
its affiliates and their respective representatives in defense of any claims that may be made against the Company or its affiliates,
and will assist the Company and its affiliates in the prosecution of any claims that may be made by the Company or its affiliates,
to the extent that such claims may relate to the period of the Executive’s employment with the Company. The Executive agrees
to promptly inform the Company if he becomes aware of any lawsuits involving such claims that may be filed or threatened against
the Company or its affiliates. The Executive also agrees to promptly inform the Company (to the extent he is legally permitted
to do so) if he is asked to assist in any investigation of the Company or its affiliates (or their actions), regardless of whether
a lawsuit or other proceeding has then been filed against the Company or its affiliates with respect to such investigation, and
shall not do so unless legally required. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company shall pay or reimburse the
Executive for all reasonable out-of-pocket travel, duplicating or telephonic expenses incurred by the Executive in complying with
this Section 11.

 

12.           EQUITABLE RELIEF AND OTHER REMEDIES.

 

(a)           The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach
of any of the provisions of Section 10 or Section 11 would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, the Executive agrees
that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any
bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, a temporary
or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available.

 

(b)           In the event of a violation of Section 10 or Section 11 of this Agreement, any severance being paid to the Executive
by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (or any successor agreement) or otherwise shall immediately cease.

 

13.           NO ASSIGNMENTS.

 

(a)           This Agreement is personal to each of the parties hereto. Except as provided in Section 13(b) below, no party may
assign or delegate any rights or obligations hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other party hereto.

 

(b)           The Company may assign this Agreement to any successor to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets
of the Company provided the Company shall require such successor to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement and, if
applicable, any Change in Control Agreement (but without creating any rights on a second change in control), in the same manner
and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place.

 

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14.           NOTICE. For the purpose of this Agreement, notices and all
other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) on the
date of delivery if delivered by hand, (ii) on the date of transmission, if delivered by confirmed facsimile, (iii) on the first
business day following the date of deposit with the overnight delivery service if delivered by guaranteed overnight delivery service,
or (iv) on the fourth business day following the date mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

 

If to the Executive:

 

At the last address (or to the facsimile number) shown on the
records of the Company;

 

If to the Company:

 

P&F Industries, Inc.

445 Broadhollow Road

Suite 100

Melville, New York 11747

Facsimile: (631) 773-4230

Attn: General Counsel

 

With a copy to:

 

SilvermanAcampora LLP

100 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 300

Jericho, New York 11753

Facsimile: (516) 479-6301

Attn: Steven J. Kuperschmid, Esq.

 

and

 

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, New York 10036-8299

Facsimile: (212) 969-2900

Attn: Michael S. Sirkin, Esq.

or to such other address as either party
may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective
only upon receipt.

 

15.           SECTION HEADINGS; INCONSISTENCY.
The section headings used in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and shall not affect, or be used in connection
with, the interpretation of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and any form,
award, plan or policy of the Company, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

 

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16.           SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed
severable and the invalidity of unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other
provisions hereof.

 

17.           COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instruments.

 

18.           ARBITRATION. Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement or the Executive’s
employment with the Company, other than injunctive relief under Section 12 hereof, shall be settled exclusively by arbitration,
conducted before a single arbitrator in New York, New York (applying New York law) in accordance with the National Rules for the
Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator will be
final and binding upon the parties hereto. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction.
The parties acknowledge and agree that in connection with any such arbitration and regardless of outcome (a) each party shall pay
all its own costs and expenses, including without limitation its own legal fees and expenses, and (b) joint expenses shall be borne
equally among the parties; provided, however, in the event that the arbitrator determines that the Executive is the prevailing
party, then the Company shall pay or reimburse all reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by the Executive.

 

19.           INDEMNIFICATION. The Company hereby agrees to indemnify the Executive and hold him harmless to the extent
provided under the by-laws of the Company against and in respect to any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, judgments,
costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), losses, and damages resulting from the Executive’s good faith
performance of his duties and obligations with the Company. This obligation shall survive the termination of the Executive’s
employment with the Company.

 

20.           LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Company shall cover the Executive under directors and officers liability insurance
both during and, while potential liability exists, after the term of this Agreement in the same amount and to the same extent as
the Company covers its other officers and directors.

 

21.           MISCELLANEOUS. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification
or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive and such officer or director as may be designated by the Board.
No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision
of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions
at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing,
between the parties hereto (including without limitation the Prior Agreement) with respect to the employment of the Executive by
the Company and, together with all exhibits hereto sets forth the entire agreement of the parties hereto in respect of the subject
matter contained herein. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter
hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this Agreement. The validity, interpretation, construction
and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law
principles.

 

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22.           NO MITIGATION; TERMINATION CLAIM LIMIT. In no event shall the Executive be obliged to seek other employment
or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive under any of the provisions of this Agreement,
nor shall the amount of any payment hereunder be reduced by any compensation earned by the Executive as a result of employment
by another employer, except as provided in Section 8(b) hereof. Any claim by the Executive for damages as a result of a termination
based on Section 2(c)(iv) shall not be brought prior to resolution of the criminal case and the Executives damages shall be limited
to (a) the monetary amounts the Executive would have received in the event of a termination without Cause and (b) the intrinsic
value on the termination date of any equity vested at, or upon, such termination that the Executive forfeited or did not receive
because of the classification of the termination for Cause (and the Executive shall have no right to the equity, which shall be
cancelled upon the termination for Cause).

 

23.           REPRESENTATIONS. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that he has the legal right to enter
into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations on his part to be performed hereunder in accordance with its terms and
that he is not a party to any agreement or understanding, written or oral, which could prevent him from entering into this Agreement
or performing all of his obligations hereunder.

 

24.           WITHHOLDING. The Company may withhold from any and all
amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state and local taxes as may be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable
law or regulation.

 

25.           SECTION 409A COMPLIANCE.

 

(a)             The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with, or be exempt from, Code
Section 409A and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement shall be limited, construed and interpreted in accordance
with such intent. If the Executive notifies the Company (with specificity as to the reason therefore) that the Executive believes
that any provision of this Agreement (or of any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause the
Executive to incur any additional tax or interest under Code Section 409A and the Company concurs with such belief or the Company
(without any obligation whatsoever to do so) independently makes such determination, and modifying such provision would avoid such
additional tax or interest, the Company shall, after consulting with the Executive, reform such provision to try to comply with
Code Section 409A through good faith modifications to the minimum extent reasonably appropriate to conform with Code Section 409A.
To the extent that any provision hereof is modified in order to comply with Code Section 409A, such modification shall be made
in good faith and shall, to the maximum extent reasonably possible, maintain the original intent and economic benefit to the Executive
and the Company of the applicable provision without violating the provisions of Code Section 409A.

 

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(b)             A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following
a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Code
Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Plan, references to a “termination,” “termination
of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary
in this Agreement, if the Executive is deemed on the date of his termination to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology set forth
in Code Section 409A, then with regard to any payment or the providing of any benefit that constitutes “non-qualified deferred
compensation” pursuant to Code Section 409A that is payable due to the Executive’s Separation from Service, to the
extent required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B), such payment or benefit shall not be made
or provided to the Executive (subject to the last
sentence of this Section 23(b)) prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six (6)-month period measured from the date of
the Executive’s Separation from Service, and (ii) the date of the Executive’s death (the “Delay Period”). For avoidance of doubt, the Severance Payment shall
not be treated as non-qualified deferred compensation that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)
to the extent that it meets the exemption set forth in Department of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (for separation
pay due to involuntary separation from service) and only that portion, if any, of the Severance Payment that exceeds the exempt
amount shall be subject the delay, if any, required pursuant to the preceding sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date
of the Executive’s death, all payments delayed pursuant to this Section 23(b) (whether they would have otherwise
been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a
lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due to the Executive under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them
herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the provision of any welfare benefits provided to the Executive following his Separation from Service will be treated as non-qualified deferred compensation that is
required to be delayed (after taking into account the exemption in Department of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(v))
but would not be required to be delayed if the premiums therefor were paid by the Executive, the Executive shall pay the full cost of the premiums for such welfare benefits during the
Delay Period and the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to the amount of such premiums paid by the Executive during
the Delay Period promptly after its conclusion.

 

(c)             In no event whatsoever shall the Company be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed
on the Executive by Code Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Code Section 409A.

 

(d)             To the extent any reimbursement of costs and expenses provided for under this Agreement constitutes taxable income
to the Executive for Federal income tax purposes, such reimbursements shall be made no later than December 31 of the calendar year
next following the calendar year in which the expenses to be reimbursed are incurred.

 

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(e)             With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted
by Code Section 409A, (i) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another
benefit, (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits, provided during any taxable year shall not
affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year, provided
that the foregoing clause (ii) shall not be violated with regard to expenses reimbursed under any arrangement covered by Section
105(b) of the Code solely because such expenses are subject to a limit related to the period the arrangement is in effect.

 

(f)              If under this Agreement, an amount is to be paid in two or more installments, for purposes of Code Section 409A,
each installment shall be treated as a separate payment.

 

(g)             Whenever a payment under the Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days, the actual
date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Company.

 

(h)             To the extent that this Agreement provides for your indemnification by the Company and/or the payment or advancement
of costs and expenses associated with indemnification, any such amounts shall be paid or advanced to the Executive only in a manner
and to the extent that such amounts are exempt from the application of Code Section 409A in accordance with the provisions of Treasury
Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(10) or that are provided in accordance with Code Section 409A.

 

26.           CLAWBACKS. The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that
he is subject to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and that pursuant thereto he may under certain circumstances be
obligated to pay back to the Company certain amounts previously received by him. In addition, the Executive hereby acknowledges
and agrees that he shall be subject to any clawback policy adopted or implemented by the Company.

 

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above this 2nd date of April 2015.

 

	 	
        P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

         

         

         

        By: /s/ Richard Horowitz

        Richard Horowitz

        Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer 

	 	 
	 	
        

        

        

        /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.

        JOSEPH A. MOLINO, JR. 

        

 

 

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APPENDIX A

 

FORM OF RELEASE

 

AGREEMENT AND
GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER, dated as of January 1, 2015 (the “Agreement”), by and between JOSEPH A. MOLINO,
JR. (the “Employee”) and P&F INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

 

The Employee and the
Company mutually want to enter into this Agreement concerning the Employee’s separation from the Company. Where appropriate
in the context of this Agreement, the term “Company” includes, the Company’s past, present and future subsidiaries,
affiliates, divisions, parents, and any of its or their respective predecessors, successors, assigns, assets, employee benefit
plans or funds and its or their past, present and future directors, officers, fiduciaries, trustees, administrators, representatives,
shareholders, agents, employees, and independent contractors, whether acting on behalf of the Company or in their individual capacities.

 

1.              The Employee acknowledges and agrees that (a) his last date of employment with the Company was __________ (the “Termination
Date”), (b) the Termination Date was the termination date of his employment with the Company for purposes of participation
in and coverage under all benefit plans and programs sponsored by or through the Company, (c) the Company shall have no obligation
to rehire the Employee, or to consider him for employment, after the Termination Date, and (d) he will not seek employment with
the Company at any time in the future.

 

2.              The Employee acknowledges that he has carefully read this Agreement in its entirety, the terms and implications of this
Agreement have been fully explained to the Employee, the Employee has had answered to his satisfaction any questions he has asked
with regard to the meaning and significance of any provision of this Agreement, and that he fully understands the significance
of all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

3.              The Employee acknowledges that he has been given the opportunity to consider this Agreement for twenty-one (21) days and
decide for himself whether or not he wants to sign it.

 

4.              The Employee acknowledges that he has been advised to consult with an attorney of his choice concerning this Agreement and
the implications to the Employee of signing or not signing it.

 

5.              The Employee acknowledges that he has carefully considered other alternatives to executing this Agreement, and has decided
that he wants to sign it.

 

6.              The Employee may accept this Agreement by signing it and returning it to _____________, P&F Industries, Inc., 445 Broadhollow
Road, Suite 100, Melville, New York, 11747, within twenty-one (21) days of his receipt of this Agreement. The Employee is entitled
to change his mind and revoke this Agreement by indicating his desire to do so in writing delivered to __________ at the address
above (or by fax at (     )    -     ) by no later than 5:00 p.m.
EST on the seventh (7th) day after the date he signs this Agreement (the “Revocation Period”). This Agreement will
not become effective and the Employee will not receive any of the benefits set out below until the eighth (8th) day after the Employee
signs it (the “Effective Date”). If the last day of the Revocation Period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the
last day of the Revocation Period will be deemed to be the next business day.

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

7.              In consideration for the Employee’s signing and not revoking this Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay the Employee
the consideration set forth in Section [IF TERMINATION IS NOT IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL - 7(d)(ii)] [IF TERMINATION
IS IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL – 8(a)(ii)] of that certain Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of January
1, 2015, by and between the Company and the Employee (the “Employment Agreement”). The Company and the Employee expressly
agree that the Company is not otherwise obligated to pay such consideration; that the Employee is not otherwise entitled to receive
any of such consideration; and that, if the Employee does not sign this Agreement or revokes this Agreement during the Revocation
Period, the Company will have no further obligations to the Employee under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the obligation
to make the payments set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement.

 

8.              By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not admit, and specifically deny, any liability or wrongdoing, or violation
of any law, statute, order, regulation or policy. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement is being entered into
solely for the purpose of avoiding the costs of litigation and amicably resolving all matters in controversy, disputes, causes
of action, claims, contentions and differences of any kind whatsoever which have been or could have been alleged by the respective
parties against each other.

 

9.              The Employee acknowledges that he knows that there are various state and federal laws which prohibit employment discrimination
on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status and that
these laws are enforced through the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights
and various city, county and local human rights agencies.  In addition, the Employee acknowledges that he knows that there
are other federal, state, and local laws of other types or description regarding employment, including, but not limited to, claims
arising from or derivative of the Employee’s employment with the Company.

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

10.            The consideration set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement is in full and complete satisfaction of all claims whatsoever
the Employee may have against the Company arising from the Employee’s employment and/or separation from employment with the
Company, or from any other matter whatsoever up to and including the date of this Agreement, whether known or unknown. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Employee hereby releases, waives, and forever discharges any and all claims of any
kind against the Company arising from the Employee’s employment and/or separation from employment with the Company, or from
any other matter whatsoever up to and including the date of this Agreement, whether known or unknown, that he may have or had,
including, but not limited to, fraud, claims arising under Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C.
§621 et. seq., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000 et. seq.,
the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 42 U.S.C. §1981, 42 U.S.C. §1983, The Equal Pay Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §206(d)(1),
the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §201 et. seq., the Family and Medical Leave Act
of 1993, 29 U.S.C. §2601 et. seq., the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, 29 U.S.C.
§1001 et. seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §12101 et. seq., the Civil
Rights Act of 1991, 105 Stat. 1071, Executive Order 11246, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (a federal whistleblower law), the New
York State Human Rights Law, New York City Human Rights Law, New York Equal Pay Law and N.Y. Lab. Law, Section’s 201-c (adoptive
parent leave) and 740 (whistle blower statute (private employees)), all as amended, and any other federal, state and local fair
employment practice law, workers’ compensation law, unemployment insurance law, and any other employee relations duties and
obligations, whether imposed by express or implied contract, tort (including, but not limited to, all intentional torts, negligence,
negligent hiring, training, supervision or retention), common law, equity, public policy statute, executive order or law, any claims
for physical or emotional distress or injuries, or any other duty obligation of any kind or description, as well as any rights
or claims the Employee or his attorney or other representative have or may have for costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees or otherwise.
The foregoing shall not apply to the Employee’s right to receive the payments and benefits provided under Sections [IF TERMINATION
IS NOT IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL - 7(d)(i) and (ii)] [IF TERMINATION IS IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL –
8(a)(i) and (ii)] of the Employment Agreement, nor to the Employee’s rights, if any, to indemnification as an officer of
the Company or a fiduciary of any Company benefit plan. In addition, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent the
Employee from filing a charge with, or participating in an investigation conducted by, any governmental agency, including, without
limitation, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or applicable state/city fair employment practices agency, to the extent
required or permitted by law, or to prevent any challenge by the Employee to the waiver and release of any claims as set forth
herein; provided, that the Employee hereby agrees not to accept any award or settlement from any source or proceeding (including,
but not limited to, any proceeding brought by any other person or by any government agency) with respect to any claim or right
waived in this Agreement.

 

11.            The Employee agrees to keep this Agreement confidential and not to reveal its contents to anyone except his attorney, his
immediate family or his financial consultant, or as required by law. The Employee will be responsible for any disclosure by them.
The Company agrees to keep this Agreement confidential and not to reveal the contents to anyone except its attorneys, accountants,
officers, directors and human resources director. The foregoing will not prohibit disclosure of this Agreement as required by law
or regulation, including, but not limited to, those of the U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission and the rules of any exchange,
quotation system and/or self regulatory organization on which or with which the Company’s securities are quoted, listed and/or
traded, as the case may be; provided that if the Employee is required to make a disclosure pursuant to the foregoing he agrees
to give the Company prompt written notice thereof and cooperate with the Company’s efforts to seek a protective order.

 

12.            The Employee represents and warrants that he has returned all property belonging to the Company and has deleted from his
home or personal computer, personal e-mail accounts and electronic filings all Company information.

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

13.            The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that Sections [IF TERMINATION IS NOT IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL - 7(d)]
[IF TERMINATION IS IN CONNECTION WITH A CHANGE IN CONTROL – 8(a)], 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23 and 24 of the Employment
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall remain fully enforceable following the Effective Date.

 

14.            The payments set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement are subject to taxes and all applicable withholding requirements.

 

15.            Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the Employee
and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and may only be modified, altered or changed in writing, signed by both
the Company and the Employee.

 

16.            This Agreement has been executed freely, knowingly and voluntarily by the Employee without duress, coercion, or undue influence,
with a full understanding of its terms. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that, prior to executing this Agreement, he has been
provided with sufficient time in which to consider this Agreement and that, in deciding to execute this Agreement, he has relied
on his own judgment and further acknowledges that he is fully aware of its contents and of its legal effects. The parties to this
Agreement agree that no fact, evidence or transaction currently unknown to them but which may hereafter become known to them shall
affect in any way or manner the final or unconditional nature of this Agreement.

 

17.            This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, excluding
choice of law principles thereof.

 

18.            This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors,
assigns and legal representatives.

 

19.            The waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver
of any subsequent breach. If any provision of this Agreement, or part thereof, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, such
invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision and not in any way affect or render invalid or unenforceable
any other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be carried out as if such invalid or unenforceable provision,
or part thereof, had been reformed, and any court of competent jurisdiction is authorized to so reform such invalid or unenforceable
provision, so that it would be valid, legal and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

 

20.            BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT: HE HAS READ IT; HE UNDERSTANDS IT AND KNOWS THAT HE IS GIVING UP
IMPORTANT RIGHTS; HE AGREES WITH EVERYTHING IN IT; HE WAS TOLD, IN WRITING, TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING IT; HE HAS HAD
[21] [45] DAYS TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENT AND THINK ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT HE WANTED TO SIGN IT; AND HE HAS SIGNED IT KNOWINGLY AND
VOLUNTARILY.

 

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WHEREFORE, the
Employee and the Company now voluntarily and knowingly execute this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.

 

	 	P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.
	 	 
	 	 
	 	By:________________________________
	 	Name: __________________________
	 	(Please print)
	 	Title:___________________________
	 	 
	 	 
	 	_______________________________
	 	JOSEPH A. MOLINO, JR.

 

 

Sworn to by JOSEPH A. Molino, Jr. before
me this ____ day of ______________, 201__.

 

 

___________________________

Notary PublicExhibit 10.1

 

First Franchise Capital Corporation

 

MASTER SECURITY AGREEMENT                  #24675

 

MASTER SECURITY AGREEMENT, made this 9th day of May, 2013 by and between HEARTHSTONE PARTNERS, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company having an office at 85 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 (the "Borrower"), and First Franchise Capital Corporation, an Indiana corporation, having an office at One Maynard Drive, Suite 2104, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 (the "Lender").

 

WITNESSETH:

 

WHEREAS, Lender intends to make one or more loans (individually "Loan" and collectively "Loans") to Borrower in such sums as may be evidenced by a promissory note or notes (individually the "Note" and collectively the "Notes"); and

 

WHEREAS, in order to induce Lender to make the Loan and any such future loans or financial accommodations to Borrower, Borrower has agreed to execute and deliver this Master Security Agreement (the "Agreement").

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and of any extension of credit heretofore, now or hereafter made by Lender to Borrower, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

1.  Security Interest. To secure the due payment and performance by Borrower of all indebtedness and other liabilities and obligations, whether now existing or hereafter arising, of Borrower to Lender under, arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, the Note(s) and all agreements, guaranties, instruments and other documents executed and delivered in connection herewith or therewith, or otherwise, and to secure any other indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower to Lender, whether now existing or hereafter arising  (all hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Obligations"), Borrower hereby assigns, grants, mortgages, pledges, hypothecates, transfers and sets over to Lender, a first priority lien on and security interest in (i) the property of Borrower set forth in the Schedule to the Note(s) (the ''Equipment"), together with all accessories, attachments and accessions now or hereafter affixed thereto and all substitutions and replacements of, and proceeds of the foregoing, plus any and all chattel paper, accounts, contract rights and general intangibles arising from the sale, lease or other disposition thereof, including but not limited to insurance proceeds and general intangibles, (ii) any cash or cash equivalents held by Lender on Borrower's behalf, including, without limitation, any refunds, security deposits or undisbursed advances or proceeds arising in connection with any loan or equipment lease (whether given hereunder or otherwise), (iii) all property, tangible or intangible, in which Lender has or may acquire hereafter a security interest, and (iv) all of Borrower's present and future accounts, documents, general intangibles, and other personal property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired and wherever located (all the foregoing hereinafter referred to as the "Collateral"). Lender shall not be obligated to release its security interest in any of the Collateral until all Obligations of Borrower to Lender are paid and performed in full. Any security deposit made by Borrower to Lender, and not subject to a separate Security Deposit Agreement, shall be held by Lender to secure the payment and performance of the Obligations and may not be used by Borrower for any payments due under the Note(s) or this Agreement or any other loan documents. Lender may, but is not obligated to, apply the security deposit to cure any monetary default, and Borrower agrees to immediately restore the security deposit to its full amount.  Except as may otherwise be required by applicable law, the security deposit may be commingled with Lender's other funds and any unapplied portion of the security deposit will be refunded to Borrower without interest only upon full payment and performance of the Obligations.

 

2.   Term and Repayment: The term of each Note shall commence on the date specified in such Note and shall continue for the number of months, and the proration thereof, specified in the Note. Payments shall be in the amounts and shall be due and payable as set forth in the applicable Note(s). No Note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Lender. Borrower agrees that any monies received by Lender for application to the payments due under the Note(s), may be applied by Lender in such amounts and to such Notes as Lender, in its sole discretion, determines. If Lender receives excess monies to be applied to a particular Note, such monies will be applied to the payments due under such Note in the reverse order of maturities. Borrower agrees that any original Note and a copy of this Agreement constitute a separately enforceable and assignable contract which incorporates all of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. If any payment due under this Agreement or under any Note is not paid when due, Borrower agrees to pay, in addition to any other permitted charges, a late fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount past due, but in no event shall any late fee exceed the maximum amount allowed by applicable law. Lender shall have no obligation to accept any payments hereunder not accompanied by all outstanding late payment fees. This provision is not intended to create any grace period by Lender with respect to the punctual payment by Borrower. Borrower acknowledges that the late payment fee is not imposed as a charge for the use of money, but to permit Lender to offset its administrative expenses and other costs in dealing with loans not paid on time. The late payment fee shall in no way be deemed an interest charge.

 

3.   Financing Statements. At Lender's request, Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender, at any time or times hereafter, all Uniform Commercial Code financing statements and amendments and all other agreements, documents and instruments requested by Lender to perfect and maintain Lender's first priority lien on and security interest in the Collateral. Borrower agrees that a carbon, photographic, photostatic or other reproduction of this Agreement or of a financing statement is sufficient as a financing statement. To the extent permitted by law, Borrower hereby appoints Lender (and any officer of Lender) as Borrower's agent to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this paragraph, including, but not limited to, signing Borrower's name to, and filing, any financing statements, amendments and other documents to preserve, protect and perfect the priority of Lender's lien and security interest in any and all of the Collateral. This appointment as agent shall be irrevocable for the term of this Agreement.

 

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4.   Location Of Collateral.  Borrower warrants that it owns and has possession of the Collateral and keeps and will keep the Equipment and other individual items of Collateral at the locations specified in the applicable Note and if no location is specified, then at the Borrower's principal office (the "Location(s)"), and Borrower shall not remove any items of Collateral from such Location(s) without Lender's prior written consent.

 

5.   Lender's Payment Of Claims Asserted Against The Collateral. Lender may, but shall have no obligation to, pay, acquire, discharge and/or accept an assignment of any security interest, lien, claim or encumbrance asserted by any person against the Collateral, provided that Lender shall first give Borrower written notice of Lender's intent to do the same, and Borrower does not, within ten (10) days of such notice, pay such claim or tax and/or obtain to Lender's reasonable satisfaction the release of the security interests, liens, claims or encumbrances to which such notice relates. All sums paid by Lender in respect thereof and all costs, fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, expenses and other charges relating thereto, which are incurred by Lender on account thereof, shall be payable, on demand, by Borrower to Lender and shall be additional Obligations hereunder secured by the Collateral.

 

6.   Representations And Warranties. Borrower represents and warrants as of each Closing Date (but only with respect to the Loan being made as of such date) that:

 

(a)    If an entity, Borrower is duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of its organization or formation (as the case may be), and is duly authorized to do business and in good standing wherever the ownership of its property or the conduct of its business requires such authorization. Borrower represents and warrants that the Loans are not consumer loans, and that proceeds of any Loan shall be used only for business or commercial purposes.

 

(b)    Borrower has the right and power and is duly authorized and empowered to enter into, execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and any other agreement or instrument referred to herein, and this Agreement and all such other agreements and instruments are valid and binding upon and enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms. Borrower has taken all action required to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements or documents required hereunder and the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(c)    The execution, delivery and/or performance by Borrower of this Agreement and any other agreement or instrument referred to herein shall not, by the lapse of time, the giving of notice or otherwise, constitute a violation of, or result in the breach of or accelerate or permit the acceleration of,  the performance required by the terms of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental body, or any provision contained in Borrower's certificate of incorporation or organization and by-laws, partnership agreement or operating agreement (as appropriate) or contained in any agreement, instrument or document to which Borrower is now a party or by which it or its assets are bound, or result in the creation of any claim, lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of Borrower (except those granted to Lender pursuant hereto). No consent, approval, authorization or declaration

 

(d)    Borrower has good, indefeasible and merchantable title to and ownership of the Collateral, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests and encumbrances except those of Lender.

 

(e)    Borrower is not in violation of any applicable law, statute, regulation or ordinance of any governmental entity or authority, including, without limitation, the United States of America, any state, city, town, municipality, county or of any other Jurisdiction, or of any agency thereof, which could in any respect adversely affect the Collateral or Borrower's business, property, assets, operations or condition, financial or otherwise.

 

(f)     Borrower is not in default, and there is no event which, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute a default under any indenture, loan agreement, mortgage, lease, deed or other similar agreement relating to the borrowing of monies to which Borrower is a party, or by which Borrower or Borrower's assets may be bound. Borrower is not in default and there is no event which, with the lapse of time, the giving of notice or both, would constitute a default under the terms of any of the franchise agreement(s) for the Locations ("License").

 

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(g)   Borrower  has delivered to Lender Borrower's financial  statements as part of Lender's credit review (the "Financial Statements"). Such Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied and fully and fairly present the assets, liabilities and financial condition of Borrower as of the respective dates thereof and for the periods covered thereby; there are no omissions of other facts or circumstances which are or may be material in Lender's sole discretion,  and there has been no adverse change in .the financial   condition of Borrower  or any guarantor of the Obligations ("Guarantor") or other owners since the date of such Financial Statements.

 

(h)   There are no actions or proceedings which are pending or threatened in any court or before any governmental agency or instrumentality against Borrower, its assets, or the Collateral or any Guarantor which may adversely affect Borrower or the Collateral or the Guarantor.

 

(i)    Borrower has filed or has obtained extensions for the filing of all federal, state and local tax returns and other reports it is required by law to file and has paid all taxes, assessments and charges reflected thereon that are due and payable and has reserved funds or made adequate provision for the payment of such taxes, assessments and charges accruing but not yet payable.

 

(j)    The security interest  granted by Borrower to Lender in the Collateral constitutes a valid first perfected lien and security interest in the Collateral. There are no other liens or security interests covering the Collateral.

 

(k)    Borrower has not, within the six (6) year period immediately preceding the date of this Agreement, (i) changed its name, been the surviving entity of a merger or consolidation, or acquired all or substantially all of the assets of any person or entity, or (ii) been known as or used any other corporate or fictitious name, trade name, division name or other name.

 

(l)     No representation or warranty by Borrower contained herein or in any certificate or other document furnished by Borrower pursuant hereto, in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, contains any untrue or misleading statement of fact, or omits to state a fact necessary to make it not misleading, or necessary to provide Lender  with proper information as to Borrower and Borrower's affairs.

(m)   All representations and warranties of Borrower are true at the time of Borrower's execution of this Agreement, and shall survive the execution, delivery and acceptance hereof, and shall continue until all Obligations of Borrower to Lender are paid and performed in full.

 

7.   Covenants Of Borrower. Borrower covenants that:

 

(a)    Preservation of Existence.  If Borrower is a partnership, a corporation or limited liability company, it will preserve and maintain its partnership, corporate or limited liability company existence and status and good standing in each State where it conducts business.

 

(b)    Personal  Property;  Liens. The Collateral is and shall remain personal  property at all times regardless of how attached or installed at or to the Location(s). Borrower will not create nor permit to exist any mortgage, pledge, title retention lien, or other lien, encumbrance or security interest with respect to the Collateral or permit any financing statement to be filed with respect thereto, other than liens to which Lender shall have given its prior written consent, and encumbrances in favor of Lender.   Borrower will defend Borrower's title to the Collateral  and Lender's first priority  security  interest  therein against  the claims  and demand  of all Persons.

 

(c)    Franchise. If Borrower is a franchisee, Borrower will maintain its Licenses and will give Lender notice of any threat or action to terminate or withdraw or fail to renew any License.

 

(d)    Insurance. From and after the date hereof, Borrower shall bear the entire risk of loss of, damage to, or destruction of the Collateral. Borrower will, at its own expense, keep all of the Collateral insured to the full replacement value thereof against all risks of loss and damage by policies of insurance issued by companies approved by Lender. The policies evidencing such insurance shall be duly endorsed in favor of Lender with such loss payable rider as Lender may designate and such policies shall be delivered to Lender and shall provide for at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender of the exercise of any right of cancellation or reduction of coverage and right to cure monetary defaults. Borrower shall also maintain at its cost such liability insurance with such insurance companies as Lender shall request and Lender shall be named as additional insured with respect thereto. Should Borrower fail to furnish Lender with such insurance, Lender shall have the right to effect same and charge the cost thereof to Borrower, together with interest thereon at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum (but not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law). Such cost, including interest, shall be additional Obligations hereunder and secured by the Collateral. Lender's sole obligation hereunder shall be to credit Borrower's account with the net proceeds of any insurance payments received on account of any loss and Lender shall have no liability with respect to any loss. Borrower hereby appoints Lender as Borrower's agent to file, adjust or settle all insurance claims and endorse in Borrower's name all checks and drafts in settlement thereof and to execute release and to cancel any insurance coverage. This appointment as agent shall be irrevocable for the entire term of this agreement.

 

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(e)    Books and Records; Inspection.  Borrower shall keep accurate and complete books of accounts and records and books covering Borrower's business operations and covering the Collateral. Lender and its employees and agents shall have the right to review such books and records and to copy them and to make extracts therefrom, all at such reasonable times upon reasonable notice and as often as Lender may reasonably require.  Borrower will permit Lender, its officers, employees and/or agents, at all times, during normal business hours to enter into and upon any premises where the Collateral is located for the purpose of inspecting the Collateral, observing the Collateral's use or otherwise protecting the interests of Lender therein.

 

(f)     Financial Statements. Borrower agrees that during the term of this Agreement, Borrower shall provide Lender, within 120 days of Borrower's fiscal year-ended December 31, 2012 with annual financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, consistently applied, in the form of Audited statements prepared by an independent public accountant. plus such interim period financial statements as Lender may request, which be internally prepared by the Borrower but must be certified by the Borrower's Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer as being true and complete copies of such interim period financial statements,  and any such other data and information (financial and otherwise). All statements, reports, information, financial or otherwise, to be provided hereunder shall be (as of the date so furnished) true, complete and correct. During the term of this Master Security Agreement, Borrower shall maintain a FCCR, on a consolidated corporate level, in accordance with FCCR Minimum Multiples and FCCR Testing dates detailed in the following table, excepting, however that those Cosi's franchised restaurants that have been open for less than eighteen (18) months as at the period end-date for such financial statements that are subject to the FCCR test, will be excluded from such FCCR analysis.

 

	 	
FCCR Minimum Multiples

	
Covenant Testing Year -end Financial Statement Dates

	
Pre-distributions

	
Post-Distributions

	
December 31,2013 through and including December 31,2014

	
1.25x

	
1.05x

	
Thereafter through Loan Maturity

	
1.35x

	
1.15x

 

For purposes hereof, FCCR shall mean, with respect to Borrower for the last twelve month period, the sum of Borrower's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, rents and leases ("EBITDARL") divided by the sum of Borrower's "Fixed Charges" (as defined below) which includes rents, leases and debt service (inclusive of the interest portion), EBITDARL may be adjusted to [i] exclude any non-recurring income that is classified as one time source(s) of income not typically incurred in the normal course of business, and [ii] include any non-recurring costs and expenses that are classified as one time charges not typically incurred in the normal course of business. Any adjustments to compute the EBITDARL will be at the sole judgment of the Lender. The term "Fixed Charges" shall include Borrower's annual rents, operating and capitalized leases and debt service (inclusive of principal and interest) on all obligations."

(g)   Litigation.  Borrower will notify Lender in writing, promptly upon learning thereof, of the institution of any suit or administrative proceeding against Borrower with respect to the Collateral, or directly against the Collateral, whether or not the claim is considered by Borrower to be covered by insurance, and of the institution of any suit or administrative proceeding which may adversely affect the operations, financial condition or business of Borrower or Lender's security interest in the Collateral.

 

(h)   Payment of Taxes and Claims. Borrower will duly pay and discharge when due and payable, all taxes, assessments and governmental and other charges, levies or claims levied or imposed, which are, or which if unpaid might become, a lien or charge upon the Collateral, or the properties, assets, franchises, earnings or business of Borrower, provided, however, that nothing contained in this paragraph shall require Borrower to pay and discharge, or cause to be paid and discharged, any such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim so long as Borrower in good faith shall contest the validity thereof and shall set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto.

 

(i)     Maintenance And Use of Collateral. Borrower will maintain the Collateral in good condition and repair (normal wear and tear excepted) and pay and discharge, or cause to be paid and discharged, when due, the cost of repairs or maintenance, and pay or cause to be paid all rent due on the Locations where any Collateral is or may be held. If the vendor or manufacturer of the Collateral has provided Borrower with a standard maintenance schedule, such schedule will constitute minimum maintenance compliance, and Borrower, upon request, will supply Lender with evidence of such compliance. Borrower shall use the Collateral solely for business or commercial purposes, in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and the conditions of all insurance policies required to be maintained by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement. Any alteration, modification, additions or improvements to any items of the Collateral shall forthwith upon the making thereof become subject to the security interest of Lender granted herein. Borrower agrees that the Collateral shall be used and operated only by trained and competent operators in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, any insurance requirement and any governmental rules and/or regulations.

 

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(j)     Principal Place of Business. Borrower shall maintain and keep its principal place of business and its chief executive office at the address set forth above, and at no other location without giving Lender at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any move. Borrower shall maintain and keep its records concerning the Collateral at that address and at no other location without giving Lender

at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any move.

 

(k)    Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities. Borrower shall not at any time directly or indirectly assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise agree, become or remain directly or contingently liable upon or with respect to any obligations or liability of any other person or entity.

 

(1)    Dispositions of Assets.  Borrower shall not sell, convey, assign, lease, abandon or otherwise transfer or dispose of, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Collateral or all or a substantial portion of its assets.

 

8.   Events Of Default, Rights And Remedies On Default.

 

(a)    Event of Default. The occurrence of any  one or more of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default": 

 

(i)          Borrower fails to pay any of the Note(s) or any of the installment(s) thereunder on the due date thereof; or Borrower fails to make any other payment due to Lender however arising on the due date thereof and such default continues for five (5) days; or

 

(ii)      Borrower fails or neglects to perform or observe any other term, covenant, warranty or representation contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, which is required to be performed or observed by Borrower (other than for the payment of money) and the same is not cured to Lender's reasonable satisfaction within ten (10) days after the giving of notice by Lender to Borrower of such failure; or

 

(iii)     The Collateral or a significant part of Borrower's other assets are attached, seized, levied upon or subjected to a writ or distress warrant, or come within the possession of any receiver, trustee, custodian or assignee for the benefit of creditors and the same is not cured within ten (10) days thereafter; or

 

(iv)    Any guarantor of the Obligations defaults under or otherwise breaches any of the terms of his/her/its guaranty of the Obligations or any guarantor of the Obligations fails or neglects to perform or observe any other term, covenant, warranty or representation contained in any Loan Document executed by a guarantor, which is required to be performed or observed by a guarantor (other than a guaranty) and the same is not cured to Lender's reasonable satisfaction within ten (10) days after the giving of notice by Lender to such guarantor of such failure; or

 

(v)     Borrower breaches or defaults under the terms of any other agreement, instrument or document with or for the benefit of Lender, including, without limitation, promissory notes, guaranties, equipment leases and security documents (including security agreements and deeds of trust); or

 

(vi)       Any guarantor of the Obligations breaches or defaults under the terms of any other agreement, instrument or

 

(vii)   An application is made by Borrower or by any person other than Borrower for the appointment of a receiver, trustee or custodian for the Collateral or any other of Borrower's assets and in the case of an application made by a third party, the same is not dismissed within sixty (60) days after the application therefor; or

 

(viii)  A petition under any section or chapter of the Bankruptcy Code or any similar law or regulation shall be filed by or against Borrower, and in the case of any petition filed by any third party, such petition is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of such filing, or Borrower makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or any case or proceeding is filed by or against Borrower for its dissolution, liquidation, or termination; or

 

(ix)     The indictment or threatened indictment of Borrower or any guarantor of Borrower's Obligations under any criminal statute, or commencement or threatened commencement of criminal or civil proceedings against Borrower or any guarantor of Borrower's Obligations pursuant to which the proceedings, penalties or remedies sought or available include forfeiture of any of the property of Borrower or of any guarantor; or

 

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(x)     Borrower sells, leases, assigns, conveys, abandons or otherwise transfers or disposes of all or substantially all of its assets or a majority of voting stock in Borrower is transferred; or

 

(xi)    Borrower ceases to conduct its business or is enjoined, restrained or  in any way prevented by court order from conducting all or any material part of its business affairs, and/or Borrower dies or is declared incompetent if Borrower is an individual; or

 

(xii)      Lender in good faith believes that either (i) the prospect of payment or performance of the Obligations is impaired, or (ii)  the Collateral is not sufficient to secure fully any of the Obligations; or

 

(xiii)    There is an adverse change in the Collateral or in the business of Borrower; or

 

(xiv)    If any representations or warranties made or given either heretofore or hereafter by Borrower in connection with this Agreement or the extension of credit by Lender hereunder is false or misleading.

 

(b)   Remedies. Upon and after an Event of Default, Lender shall have the following rights and remedies:

 

(i)      All of the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law, all of which rights and remedies shall be cumulative, and nonexclusive, in addition to any other rights and remedies contained in this Agreement or in any Loan Document or available to Lender in law or in equity.

 

(ii)     All of the Obligations may, at the option of Lender and without presentment, demand, notice, protest or legal process of any kind, be declared, and immediately shall become, due and payable.

 

(iii)    Recover from Borrower, for loss of a bargain and not as a penalty, all accrued but unpaid payments, interest and other monies due under the Note(s), this Agreement and under any loan documents to the date Lender declares Borrower in default under this Agreement with respect to each Note, plus the present value of all future payments to be paid by Borrower under the Note(s) discounted at the rate of three and one-half percent (3.5%) plus all other monies owing hereunder, under each of the Notes or under any other loan documents, whether then due or not.

 

(iv)    The right to enter upon the Location(s) and any other premises of Borrower, or any other place or places where the Collateral is located and kept, without any obligation to pay rent to Borrower, through self-help and without judicial or other legal process, without first obtaining a final judgment or giving Borrower notice and opportunity for a hearing on the validity of Lender's claim, and remove the Collateral therefrom to the premises of Lender or any agent of Lender, for such time as Lender may desire in order to effectively collect or liquidate the Collateral. At Lender's request Borrower shall assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender, in its sole discretion.

 

(v)     The right to sell or otherwise dispose of all or any Collateral, in its then condition or after any further manufacturing or processing thereof, at public or private sale or sales, with such notice as may be required by law, in lots or in bulk, for cash or on credit, all as Lender, in its sole discretion, may deem advisable; such sales may be adjourned from time to time with or without notice. Lender shall have the right to conduct such sales on Borrower's premises or elsewhere and shall have the right to use Borrower's premises without charge for such sales for such time or times as Lender may see fit. Lender is hereby granted license or other right to use, without charge, Borrower's labels, patents, copyrights, rights of use of any matter, or any property of a similar nature, as it pertains to the Collateral, in advertising for sale and selling any Collateral, and Borrower's rights under all licenses and all franchise agreements shall inure to Lender's benefit. Lender may purchase all or any part of the Collateral at public or, if permitted by law, private, sale and, in lieu of actual payment of such purchase price, may set off the amount of such price against the Obligations. The proceeds realized from the sale of any Collateral shall be applied first to the reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by Lender for collection and for acquisition, completion, protection, removal, storage, sale and delivery of the Collateral, second to interest due upon any of the Obligations, and third to the principal of the Obligations. If any deficiency shall arise, Borrower shall remain liable to Lender therefor. If any excess shall arise, it shall be paid over to Borrower.

 

(c)     Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice required hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been validly served if delivered by overnight courier, such as Federal Express, with delivery charges prepaid, or by hand or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the intended party at its respective address set forth herein, or at such other address as said party may provide in writing from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed received, if sent by overnight courier, the next day, if sent by hand, upon delivery and if sent by certified mail, three (3) days after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service.

 

(d)     No Duty. Lender shall have no duty to collect or protect the Collateral or any part thereof beyond exercising reasonable care in the custody of any Collateral actually in the possession of Lender.

 

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9.    Miscellaneous

 

(a)   Payments. All payments under this Agreement and the Note(s) shall be made by Borrower to Lender without defense, setoff or counterclaim and without deduction for any present or future income, stamp or other taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges or withholdings whatsoever imposed, assessed, levied or collected by or for the benefit of  any jurisdiction or taxing authority.  In addition, Borrower shall pay any and all taxes (stamp or  otherwise) payable or determined to be payable in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note(s) and the other loan documents to be delivered hereunder, and on all payments to be made by Borrower hereunder and under the Note(s) (other than Lender's income taxes) and all taxes payable in connection with or related to the Collateral. Borrower shall pay Lender a transaction initiation fee equal to one-half of one percent (.5%) of the Loan but not less than $100.00 nor more than $750.00.  Borrower shall also pay Lender a fee equal to the greater of (i) $25.00 or (ii) the actual bank charges to Lender for each check of Borrower that is returned unpaid for any reason. All payments due under this Agreement, any Note(s) or any other loan documents shall be paid to Lender without notice or demand at its address set forth herein or such other place as Lender directs in writing.

 

(b)   Further  Assurances.  Borrower shall at any time and from time to time upon the written request of Lender, execute and deliver such further agreements, instruments and documents and do such further acts and things as Lender may reasonably request in order to effect the purposes of this Agreement.

 

(c)   Costs and Expenses.   Borrower shall pay (or at Lender's option, reimburse Lender for) all of Lender's fees, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs) incurred in connection with the drafting, negotiation, closing and enforcement of this Agreement, the Note(s) and the other loan documents.   Borrower shall also pay (or at Lender's option, reimburse Lender for) all recording and filing fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions  contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(d)   Modification of Agreement: Sale of Interest. This Agreement, the Note(s) and the other loan documents are the complete agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. This Agreement may not be modified, altered or amended, except by an agreement in writing signed by Borrower and Lender. Borrower may not sell, assign or transfer this Agreement, or any portion hereof, including, without limitation, Borrower's rights, title, interests, remedies, powers, and/or duties hereunder. ALL ORAL NEGOTIATIONS ARE MERGED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO ORAL COVENANTS OR AGREEMENTS MADE BY EITHER PARTY HERETO EXCEPT AS REDUCED TO WRITING HERETO. Borrower hereby consents to Lender's sale, assignment, mortgaging, transfer or other disposition, without notice at any time or times hereafter, of this Agreement, the Note(s) and/or other loan documents or any portion hereof or thereof, including, without limitation, Lender's rights, title, interests, remedies, powers, and/or duties hereunder or thereunder. Borrower agrees that any assignee shall have all of the rights, but none of the obligations, of Lender under the transferred documents.

 

(e)   Waiver  by  Lender.   Lender's failure, at  any time or times hereafter, to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision of this Agreement shall not waive, affect or diminish any  right of Lender thereafter to demand strict compliance and performance therewith.  Any suspension or waiver by Lender of any Event of Default by Borrower under this Agreement shall not suspend, waive or affect any other  Event of Default by Borrower under this Agreement, whether the same is prior or subsequent thereto and whether of the same or of a different type.  None of the undertakings,  agreements, warranties, covenants and representations of Borrower contained in this Agreement and no Event of Default by Borrower under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been suspended or waived  by  Lender, unless such suspension or waiver is by an  instrument in writing specifying such suspension or waiver and signed by an officer or other authorized person of Lender and directed to Borrower.

 

(f)    Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or be invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement.

 

(g)   Parties.  This Agreement shall be binding upon Borrower and the heirs, administrator, personal representative, successor and assigns of Borrower, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.

 

(h)   Governing Law: Personal Jurisdiction: Service of Process.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN DELIVERED AT AND SHALL BE INTERPRETED, AND THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES HERETO DETERMINED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS. BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN ANY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR ANY FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY CLAIM BORROWER MAY HAVE THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE(S), ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT OR ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, WHICH IS BROUGHT AGAINST BORROWER, AND HEREBY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD OR DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH COURT. BORROWER FURTHER CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO BORROWER AT ITS ADDRESS SET FORTH ABOVE, SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE THREE (3) DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING.

 

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(i)    Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE(S) OR ANY  AGREEMENT, INSTRUMENT OR DOCUMENT EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH  OR THEREWITH.

 

(j)    Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice required hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been validly served if delivered by overnight courier, such as Federal Express, with proper postage prepaid, or by hand or certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the party to be notified at the address of such party set forth in this Agreement or to such other address as each party may designate for itself by like notice. Such notice shall be deemed received, if sent by overnight courier, the next day, if sent by hand, upon delivery and if sent by certified mail, three (3) days after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service.

 

(k)   Section Titles, Definitions. The Section titles contained in this Agreement are and shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a part of the agreement between the parties hereto. "Closing Date" shall mean the date on which the Loan proceeds are disbursed to or on behalf of Borrower by Lender.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed as of the day and year specified at the beginning hereof.

 

	
LENDER:   

	
First Franchise Capital Corporation

	

 

	
By:

	
/s/ Andrea Miranda

	
 

	 	
Andrea Miranda

	 
	Title:  	
Vice President

	
 

 

	
BORROWER:  

	
HEARTHSTONE PARTNERS, LLC

	
	 	Hearthstone Associates, LLC - its Member	

 

	
By:

	
/s/ Robert J. Dourney

	
 

	Name:  	
Robert J. Dourney

	 
	Title:	
Manager

 

 

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