Document:

Exhibit 4.3

 

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO

RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, dated as of as of April 26, 2007 (this “Amendment”), is between CDF Funding, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as seller (the “Seller”), and GE Dealer Floorplan Master Note Trust, a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, as buyer (the “Buyer”).

BACKGROUND

The parties hereto are parties to a receivables purchase and contribution agreement, dated as of August 12, 2004 (as amended, modified or supplemented, the “Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement”) between the Seller and the Buyer; and

the parties hereto desire to amend the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement as set forth herein. 

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

SECTION 1. Definitions. Capitalized terms defined in the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement and used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement.

SECTION 2. Section 2.7. Section 2.7 of the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement is hereby amended by the addition of the following at the end thereof:

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without the necessity of satisfying any of the conditions set forth above, Buyer shall, by notice to Seller, designate as a Removed Account any Account (each, an “Inactive Account”) that has had a zero balance and under which no funding has occurred, in each case for at least the preceding 12 months. On or prior to the Removal Date for any Inactive Accounts, Buyer shall have delivered to Seller an Account Schedule listing the Inactive Accounts that are to become Removed Accounts.” 

SECTION 3. Representations and Warranties. In order to induce the parties hereto to enter into this Amendment, each of the parties hereto represents and warrants unto the other parties hereto as set forth in this Section 3:

(a) Due Authorization, Non Contravention, etc. The execution, delivery and performance by such party of the Amendment are within its powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not (i) contravene its organizational documents; or (ii) contravene any contractual restriction, law or governmental regulation or court decree or order binding on or affecting it; and 

(b) Validity, etc. This Amendment constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable 

 

 

	
                         
 	
                         
 	
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bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and general equitable principles. 

SECTION 4. Binding Effect; Ratification.

(a) This Amendment shall become effective, as of the date first set forth above, when counterparts hereof shall have been executed and delivered by the parties hereto, and thereafter shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

(b) The Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement, as amended hereby, remains in full force and effect. Any reference to the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement from and after the date hereof shall be deemed to refer to the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement as amended hereby, unless otherwise expressly stated.

(c) Except as expressly amended hereby, the Receivables Purchase and Contribution Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed by the parties hereto. 

SECTION 5. Miscellaneous.

(a) THIS AMENDMENT AND THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW, BUT WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY OTHER CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS THEREOF) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY CONSENTS AND AGREES THAT THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ANY CLAIM OR DISPUTES BETWEEN THEM PERTAINING TO THIS AMENDMENT OR TO ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AMENDMENT; PROVIDED, THAT EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY APPEAL FROM THOSE COURTS MAY HAVE TO BE HEARD BY A COURT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY. EACH PARTY HERETO SUBMITS AND CONSENTS IN ADVANCE TO SUCH JURISDICTION IN ANY ACTION OR SUIT COMMENCED IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND EACH PARTY HERETO WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE BASED UPON LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION, IMPROPER VENUE OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS AND HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AS IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY SUCH COURT. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS, COMPLAINT AND OTHER PROCESS ISSUED IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR SUIT AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF SUCH SUMMONS, COMPLAINT AND OTHER PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL ADDRESSED TO SUCH PARTY AT ITS ADDRESS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.1 OF 

 

	
                         
 	
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THE RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AND THAT SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED COMPLETED UPON THE EARLIER OF SUCH PARTY’S ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF OR THREE DAYS AFTER DEPOSIT IN THE UNITED STATES MAIL, PROPER POSTAGE PREPAID. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY HERETO TO SERVE LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW.

(c) BECAUSE DISPUTES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH COMPLEX FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS ARE MOST QUICKLY AND ECONOMICALLY RESOLVED BY AN EXPERIENCED AND EXPERT PERSON AND THE PARTIES WISH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS TO APPLY (RATHER THAN ARBITRATION RULES), THE PARTIES DESIRE THAT THEIR DISPUTES BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE APPLYING SUCH APPLICABLE LAWS. THEREFORE, TO ACHIEVE THE BEST COMBINATION OF THE BENEFITS OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND OF ARBITRATION, THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, RELATED TO, OR INCIDENTAL TO THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED AMONG THEM IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AMENDMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

(d) Headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the meaning of this Amendment or any provision hereof.

(e) This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by the parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(f) Executed counterparts of this Amendment may be delivered electronically. 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

  	
         

      	
         

      	
        CDF
          FUNDING, INC., as the Seller

      
	
        
        

      	
         

      	
        By: 

      	
        

          /s/ JOHN
          E. PEAK

      
	
         

      	
         

      	
        Name:
          John E. Peak

          Title: Vice President

        

 

 

	
                         
 	
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        GE
          DEALER FLOORPLAN MASTER NOTE TRUST, as the Buyer

      
	
         

      	
         

      	
         

      
	
         

      	
         

      	
        By:
          The Bank of New York (Delaware), not in its individual capacity, but
          solely as the Trustee on behalf of the Buyer

      
	
        
        

      	
         

      	
        By: 

      	
        

          /s/ KRISTINE
          K. GULLO

      
	
         

      	
         

      	
        Name:
          Kristine K. Gullo

          Title: Vice President

        

 

 

	
                         
 	
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Exhibit 10.1

SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

     This Share Repurchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of April 25, 2007, by
and between Steelcase Inc., a Michigan corporation (the “Company”) and William P. Crawford,
Trustee of the William P. Crawford Trust U/A/D December 27, 1995, as amended (the
“Seller”).

RECITALS 

     WHEREAS, the Seller desires to sell to the Company, and the Company desires to purchase from
the Seller, 364,583 shares (the “Shares”) of Class B Common Stock of the Company (the
“Class B Common Stock”);

     WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has previously authorized
a share repurchase program which permits the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of shares of
Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Class A Common Stock”) and/or Class B Common
Stock (together with Class A Common Stock, “Common Stock”) and at least $33 million of
shares of Common Stock remain available for repurchase under such program; and

     WHEREAS, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to
purchase the Shares from the Seller upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants of the parties
hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

SALE OF SHARES

     1.1 Sale of Shares to Company. In reliance upon the respective representations and
warranties of the parties set forth herein, the Seller shall sell, convey, assign, transfer and
deliver to the Company, free and clear of any Liens (as defined below), and the Company shall
purchase from the Seller, the Shares for an aggregate amount equal to $6,999,993.60 (the
“Purchase Price”).

     1.2 Delivery. On April 30, 2007 (the “Closing Date”), pursuant to this
Agreement, the Seller shall arrange for the surrender of any stock certificate or stock
certificates evidencing the Shares, together with any letters of instruction, stock powers or any
other documents reasonably necessary to effect the purchase of the Shares by the Company.

     1.3 Settlement. On the Closing Date, the Company will deliver the Purchase Price by
wire transfer to an account specified in writing by the Seller. The Seller acknowledges that,
following delivery of the Purchase Price, the Seller shall have no further rights whatsoever with
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ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER 

     The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:

     2.1 Authority and Enforceability. The Seller has full power, right and authority to
enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed
and delivered by the Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller,
enforceable against the Seller in accordance with its terms. Except for filings required pursuant
to Sections 13d or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), and the rules promulgated thereunder, no permit, approval or consent of, or notification
to any governmental or regulatory entity or any other person is necessary in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of this Agreement and the consummation by the
Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby.

     2.2 Title to Shares. The Seller is the sole beneficial owner of the Shares, free and
clear of any liens, claims, charges, restrictions, options, preemptive rights, mortgages,
agreements, hypothecations, assessments, pledges, encumbrances or security interests of any kind or
nature whatsoever, except for restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws and regulations
(collectively, “Liens”). The record owner of the Shares is Trent & Co. The Seller has good
and marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of all Liens whatsoever, subject only to
transfer and other restrictions applicable to all shares of Class B Common Stock as specified in
the Company’s articles of incorporation. The Seller has the full power and authority to transfer
full legal ownership of the Shares. Upon consummation of the transactions provided for in this
Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, the Company will acquire good and marketable title
to all of the Shares, free and clear of any Liens whatsoever.

     2.3 No Violation. None of the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions provided for herein or contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment by
the Seller of the terms hereof will (with or without notice or passage of time or both) (i)
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of the organizational documents of the Seller,
(ii) result in the breach of any mortgage, note, contract or other agreement or obligation of any
kind or nature by which the Seller or the Seller’s properties are bound, (iii) violate or conflict
with any provisions of any applicable law, rule or regulation by which the Seller or the Seller’s
properties are bound or (iv) violate any order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any court,
arbitrator or governmental or regulatory entity to which the Seller or the Seller’s properties are
bound.

     2.4 Acknowledgment. Except as expressly set forth herein, the Seller acknowledges that
the Company has not made, and is not making, any representation or warranty as to the business,
assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), risks, results of operations, prospects or
any other aspect of the operations of the Company or its subsidiaries. The Seller has such
knowledge and experience in business and financial matters as to be capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of the transaction contemplated to be made hereunder. The Seller has adequate
information and has made its own independent investigation concerning the business, properties,
condition (financial or otherwise), risks, results of operations and prospects of the

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Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole to make an informed decision regarding the sale
of Shares. In entering into this Agreement, the Seller has relied solely upon its own
investigation and analysis, and the Seller acknowledges that, except for the representations and
warranties of the Company expressly set forth in Article III of this Agreement, neither the Company
nor its representatives makes any representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of any of the information provided or made available to the Seller. The
Seller acknowledges that the Shares may be worth more or less than the Purchase Price, that the
Company may enter into one or more transactions or related series of transactions, or otherwise
operate its business in a fashion, that may increase the value of the Shares in excess of the
Purchase Price and the Seller hereby waives forever any claims or rights that he may have now or at
any time in the future with respect to any such increase in value of the Shares.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

     The Company represents and warrants to the Seller as follows:

     3.1 Organization and Standing. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Michigan.

     3.2 Authorization; Power. The Company has all requisite corporate power to enter into
this Agreement, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement. All
action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and
performance by the Company of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby, has been taken. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. The execution and delivery
of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions provided for herein or contemplated
hereby, including all terms of the repurchase, have been approved by the Board at a meeting held on
April 25, 2007. Mr. William P. Crawford did not attend such meeting and Ms. Kate Pew Wolters and
Messrs. P. Craig Welch, Jr. and Robert C. Pew III participated in, but did not vote at, such
meeting.

     3.3 No Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
consummation of the transactions provided for herein or contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment by
the Company of the terms hereof will (with or without notice or passage of time or both) (i)
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of the organizational documents of the
Company, (ii) violate or conflict with any provisions of any applicable law, rule or regulation by
which the Company or the Company’s properties are bound or (iii) violate any order, judgment,
injunction, award or decree of any court, arbitrator or governmental or regulatory entity to which
the Company or the Company’s properties are bound.

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ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS

     4.1 Internal Compliance. The Company acknowledges and agrees that Mr. William P.
Crawford has satisfied his obligations and complied with the Company’s internal regulations and
processes in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions provided for herein or contemplated hereby.

     4.2 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties
contained herein or made in writing by any party in connection herewith will survive the execution
and delivery of this Agreement.

     4.3 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all
covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf of any of the parties hereto
will bind and inure to the benefit of the respective personal representatives, heirs, successors
and assigns of the parties hereto, whether so expressed or not.

     4.4 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be sent hereunder shall be delivered
personally or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or delivered by overnight courier
service to the following addresses, or such other address as any party hereto designates by written
notice to the other party, and shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if delivered
personally, three days after mailing, if mailed, or one business day after delivery to the courier,
if delivered by overnight courier service:

If to the Seller, to:

William P. Crawford, Trustee

William P. Crawford Trust

7091 Conservation Road, N.E.

Ada, MI 49301

Fax: (616) 682-0546

with a copy to:

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

111 Lyon Street, N.W., Suite 900

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487

Attention: Jerome M. Smith & Mark E. Spitzley

Fax: (616) 222-2105

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If to the Company, to:

Steelcase Inc.

901 44th Street SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508

Attention: Liesl A. Maloney

Fax: (616) 246-4068

with a copy to:

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Brian W. Duwe

Fax: (312) 407-8505

     4.5 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT IN A STATE COURT OF MICHIGAN OR A COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LOCATED IN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE PARTIES HEREBY CONSENT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN ANY SUCH
ACTION, CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS BY MAIL AND WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO VENUE IN ANY SUCH COURT OR
TO ANY CLAIM THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

     4.6 Further Assurances. From time to time hereafter and without further consideration,
each of the parties hereto shall execute and deliver such additional or further instruments of
conveyance, assignment and transfer or other agreements and take such actions as the other party
hereto may request in order to more effectively consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or as shall be reasonably necessary or appropriate in connection with the carrying out of
the parties’ respective obligations hereunder.

     4.7 Amendment and Waiver. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended or waived
only upon the prior written consent of the parties hereto.

     4.8 Final Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and final agreement of
the parties concerning the matters referred to herein, and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings with respect thereto.

     4.9 Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such
costs and expenses.

     4.10 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement
is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void, unenforceable
or against its regulatory policy, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and
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this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired
or invalidated.

     4.11 No Inducement. The undersigned parties hereby represent and warrant that they
have not been induced to agree to and execute this Agreement by any statement, act, or
representation of any kind or character by anyone, except as contained herein. The parties further
represent that each of them has fully reviewed this Agreement and has full knowledge of its terms,
and each executes this Agreement of its own choice and free will, after having received the advice
of their respective attorneys.

     4.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered (including by
facsimile transmission or electronic mail) in any number of counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts together shall constitute
one instrument.

     4.13 Securities Compliance. As is customary, the Company shall assist Mr. William P.
Crawford in the timely completion of all Exchange Act Form 4 filing obligations arising out of or
in connection with execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions provided for herein or contemplated hereby.

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     The parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first set forth above.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	SELLER

 	 
	 	/s/ William P. Crawford
 	 
	 	William P. Crawford, Trustee of the 	 
	 	William P. Crawford Trust U/A/D

December 27, 1995, as amended 	 
	 
	 	STEELCASE INC.

 	 
	 	/s/ Gary P. Malburg
 	 
	 	Name:  	Gary P. Malburg 	 
	 	Title:  	Vice President, Finance & Treasurer

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