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Revolving Credit Agreement Overview This section introduces the Revolving Credit Agreement, outlining its key parties and purpose Agreement Parties and Purpose This Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 22, 2025, is established between World Acceptance Corporation as the Borrower, a group of financial institutions as Lenders, and Bank of Montreal serving as the Administrative and Collateral Agent. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions for a revolving credit facility requested by the Borrower and extended by the Lenders - The agreement is a Revolving Credit Agreement dated July 22, 20258 Key Parties to the Agreement | Role | Entity | | :--- | :--- | | Borrower | World Acceptance Corporation | | Administrative & Collateral Agent | Bank of Montreal (BMO) | | Lenders | Various financial institutions party to the agreement | | Joint Lead Arrangers | Bank of Montreal, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Axos Bank | | Syndication Agent | First Horizon Bank | - The purpose of the agreement is for the Lenders to extend credit facilities to the Borrower based on the specified terms and conditions10 SECTION 1. THE CREDIT This section details the revolving credit facility, including its maximum availability and lender obligations The Credit Facility The Lenders agree to provide a revolving credit facility to the Borrower. The maximum amount available at any time is the lesser of the total Commitments or the calculated Available Borrowing Base. The facility can be used for Loans and Letters of Credit, and the obligations of the Lenders are several, not joint. The Administrative Agent has the discretion to set reserves against the Available Borrowing Base - The credit facility is a revolving credit line, allowing the Borrower to borrow, repay, and re-borrow funds up to the Termination Date10 - The maximum outstanding amount is limited to the lesser of the total Commitments from Lenders or the Available Borrowing Base10 - The obligations of the Lenders are several, meaning each is responsible only for its own commitment percentage and not for the commitments of other lenders10 SECTION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LOANS This section covers general provisions for loans, including interest rates, borrowing procedures, and prepayment terms Applicable Interest Rates The interest rate on outstanding loans is calculated as the Adjusted Term SOFR plus the Applicable Margin. Interest is payable monthly in arrears on the first day of each month. A late charge of $500 applies to interest and fee payments not received within ten days of the due date - The interest rate is variable, based on the Adjusted Term SOFR plus the Applicable Margin12 - Interest payments are due monthly on the first day of the month. Unpaid interest and fees may be automatically added to the principal balance as a new borrowing13 - A late fee of $500 is charged for payments of interest and fees that are more than ten days overdue14 Minimum Borrowing Amounts Each borrowing of loans must be for a minimum amount of $50,000 or a larger integral multiple of $50,000 - The minimum amount for each loan borrowing is $50,00014 Borrowing Procedures The Borrower must notify the Administrative Agent in writing by 12:00 Noon (Central time) on the day of a requested borrowing. The Administrative Agent then notifies the Lenders, who are required to make their share of the funds available. The section also details procedures for handling fund transfers, settlements between lenders, and situations where a lender defaults on its funding obligation - Borrowing requests must be submitted in writing to the Administrative Agent by 12:00 Noon (Central time) on the date of the requested borrowing15 - The Administrative Agent may, at its discretion, advance the full borrowing amount on behalf of the Lenders and settle the amounts with individual Lenders on a weekly or more frequent basis18 - If a Lender fails to provide its portion of a loan (a "Defaulting Lender"), the Administrative Agent can recover the amount from that lender, or if not, from the Borrower, along with interest and costs1920 Maturity of Loans All loans, including principal and any unpaid interest, are due and payable in full on the Termination Date - The entire outstanding balance of all loans matures and must be repaid on the Termination Date22 Prepayments The Borrower can make voluntary prepayments in increments of at least $50,000. A prepayment fee of 0.50% of the total Commitments applies if the loans are repaid in full before the Termination Date. Mandatory prepayments are required if the outstanding loan balance exceeds the Commitments or the Available Borrowing Base - Voluntary prepayments are permitted in minimum amounts of $50,00023 - A prepayment fee of 0.50% of the aggregate Commitments is due if the loan is repaid in full or accelerated before the Maturity Date23 - Mandatory prepayments are required if the total outstanding loans and L/C Obligations exceed either the total Commitments or the Available Borrowing Base2425 Default Rate Upon an Event of Default or after the Termination Date, the interest rate on all outstanding obligations increases by 2.0% per annum above the otherwise applicable rate - In case of default or after maturity, a default interest rate of 2.0% per annum is added to the standard interest rate for all obligations28 Commitment Terminations The Borrower has the right to terminate the Commitments, in whole or in part, with five business days' notice. Partial terminations must be in minimums of $2,000,000. A fee of 0.50% of the reduced commitment amount is payable upon any partial termination. Terminated commitments cannot be reinstated - The Borrower may terminate commitments with five business days' notice, in minimum increments of $2,000,00034 - A fee of 0.50% of the aggregate commitment reduction amount is required for any partial termination34 - Commitments are automatically reduced by the amount of proceeds from the sale of Collateral that are applied to the Obligations35 Benchmark Replacement Setting This section outlines the procedures for replacing the current interest rate benchmark (initially Term SOFR) if a "Benchmark Transition Event" occurs. It grants the Administrative Agent the authority to select a replacement benchmark, such as Daily Simple SOFR, and make necessary conforming changes to the agreement without requiring an amendment, subject to the Required Lenders not objecting - If the current benchmark rate (Term SOFR) becomes unavailable or non-representative, a predetermined process is triggered to replace it38 - The replacement benchmark will be determined by the Administrative Agent, with the first alternative being Daily Simple SOFR48 - The Administrative Agent has the right to make technical and administrative changes ("Conforming Changes") to implement the new benchmark without further consent from other parties3957 Substitution of Lenders The Borrower has the right to require an "Affected Lender" to assign its entire interest to another eligible institution. This can be triggered if a lender requests special compensation, claims illegality, becomes a Defaulting Lender, or fails to consent to an amendment approved by the Required Lenders - The Borrower can force the assignment of a Lender's commitment under specific circumstances, such as if the Lender defaults or dissents from a required amendment64 Defaulting Lenders This section details the treatment of a Lender that fails to meet its funding obligations. A Defaulting Lender loses its voting rights on most matters, is not entitled to commitment fees, and may have its letter of credit fees redirected. The Borrower may be required to provide cash collateral to cover the Defaulting Lender's share of letter of credit obligations - A Defaulting Lender is excluded from voting for purposes of determining "Required Lenders"66 - Defaulting Lenders are not eligible to receive commitment fees and their letter of credit fees are paid to the Issuing Bank66 Letters of Credit As part of the overall commitment, the Issuing Bank can issue standby letters of credit (L/Cs) for the Borrower up to an aggregate amount of the L/C Sublimit. Each Lender is obligated to participate pro-rata in each L/C. The section covers the application process, reimbursement obligations (which are absolute and unconditional), and the indemnification of the Issuing Bank by other Lenders - The facility includes a sublimit for issuing standby letters of credit, with each Lender participating based on its Commitment Percentage67 - The Borrower's obligation to reimburse the Issuing Bank for any drawings under an L/C is absolute, unconditional, and irrevocable72 - If the Borrower fails to reimburse a drawing, each other Lender must purchase its participating interest in the drawn amount from the Issuing Bank74 Accordion Facility The Borrower has the right to request an increase in the total Commitments (an "Accordion Increase"), provided the total amount does not exceed $790,000,000. This increase is subject to several conditions, including the absence of any default, pro forma compliance with financial covenants, and the Administrative Agent's ability to syndicate the increase. Existing lenders have the first option to participate - The Borrower may request to increase the total credit facility commitments79 Accordion Facility Limits | Metric | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Current Aggregate Commitment | $640,000,000 | | Maximum Aggregate Commitment after Accordion | $790,000,000 | - The increase is conditional upon no existing defaults, continued compliance with financial covenants, and successful syndication by the Administrative Agent80 SECTION 3. FEES, EXTENSIONS AND APPLICATIONS This section outlines various fees, payment application rules, and the Administrative Agent's debit authorization Fees This section specifies the various fees payable by the Borrower. This includes a commitment fee on the unused portion of the credit line, a one-time closing fee, and fees related to letters of credit, including a participation fee and a fronting fee Fee Structure | Fee Type | Rate/Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Commitment Fee | 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the Commitments | | Closing Fee | Non-refundable amount as set forth in Schedule 1.2 | | Letter of Credit Participation Fee | 2.50% per annum on the daily average face amount of outstanding L/Cs | | Letter of Credit Fronting Fee | 0.125% of the face amount of each L/C, paid to the Issuing Bank | Place and Application of Payments All payments are to be made to the Administrative Agent's office in Chicago by 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time). The section also details the payment application waterfall in the event of a default and subsequent acceleration of the obligations, prioritizing agent expenses, then interest and fees, then principal, and finally other secured obligations - All payments must be made in U.S. dollars to the Administrative Agent in Chicago by 2:00 p.m. Chicago time88 - After an Event of Default, all payments and collections are distributed in a specific order (waterfall): first to Agent/Collateral Agent expenses, second to interest and fees, third to principal and L/C collateral, fourth to other secured obligations (like Bank Products), and finally any surplus to the Borrower90 Account Debit / Loan Account The Borrower authorizes the Administrative Agent to directly debit its deposit accounts for any due obligations. The Agent is also authorized to charge interest, fees, and other expenses directly to the Borrower's loan account, which then become part of the outstanding loan principal - The Administrative Agent is authorized to automatically debit the Borrower's deposit accounts to pay for due obligations and to charge accrued interest and fees to the loan account, thereby increasing the principal balance92 SECTION 4. THE COLLATERAL AND GUARANTIES This section describes the collateral securing the obligations and the subsidiary guaranties The Collateral The credit obligations are secured by a valid and perfected first priority lien on the property of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries (excluding the Insurance Subsidiary and SPV Subsidiaries). The rights and remedies related to collateral in Master Collection Accounts are governed by the Permitted Facility Intercreditor Agreement - The obligations are secured by a first priority lien on the assets of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as detailed in the Security Agreements95 - The Permitted Facility Intercreditor Agreement will control in case of any conflict with this agreement regarding shared collateral like Master Collection Accounts97 Subsidiary Guaranties Payment of all obligations under the credit agreement must be guaranteed by each of the Borrower's Restricted Subsidiaries, with the exception of the Insurance Subsidiary - All Restricted Subsidiaries (except the Insurance Subsidiary) are required to guarantee the payment of the Obligations98 Further Assurances The Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries are obligated to execute any additional documents and take necessary actions as requested by the Administrative or Collateral Agent to perfect and protect the liens on the Collateral. Any newly formed or acquired subsidiaries (other than SPV Subsidiaries) must join the guaranty and provide necessary security documents - The Borrower must provide any additional documentation needed to ensure the security interest in the Collateral is perfected and protected99 Release of Collateral This section outlines the process for releasing the security interest in specific receivables. The Administrative Agent will release its lien upon request, provided there is no default, a written sale contract exists, and if Excess Availability is not greater than zero, the Borrower either pledges additional collateral or pays down the loan by an amount equal to the sale price. Liens on receivables sold in a Permitted Charged Off Contracts Sale are released automatically - Collateral can be released for sale under specific conditions, including no existing default and, if necessary, a corresponding paydown of the loan or pledge of new collateral101 - For sales of charged-off contracts, the lien is released automatically upon the Borrower's receipt of the purchase price101 SECTION 5. Definitions; Interpretation This section provides comprehensive definitions for key terms and concepts used throughout the agreement Definitions This section provides definitions for capitalized terms used throughout the agreement, establishing precise meanings for critical concepts such as Borrowing Base, Eligible Finance Receivables, financial covenants, and various types of subsidiaries and debt Advance Rate Table | Collateral Performance Indicator | Advance Rate | | :--- | :--- | | Less than or equal to 18% | 80% | | > 18% but <= 19% | 79% | | > 19% but <= 20% | 78% | | > 20% but <= 21% | 77% | | > 21% but <= 22% | 76% | | > 22% but <= 23% | 75% | | > 23% but <= 24% | 74% | | > 24% but <= 25% | 72% | | Greater than 25% | 70% | - Borrowing Base: Defined as the Advance Rate multiplied by the outstanding amount of Eligible Finance Receivables (net of unearned charges and premiums)125 - Eligible Finance Receivables: Specifies numerous criteria for a receivable to be included in the borrowing base, such as being a US-originated loan, not being past due by 60+ days, having a principal balance under $12,000, and not being secured by real estate162163166 - Maturity Date: Defined as the earlier of July 22, 2028, or 90 days prior to the maturity of the 2021 Unsecured Bond Debt207 SECTION 6. Representations and Warranties This section details the Borrower's factual statements regarding its legal, financial, and operational status Representations and Warranties Overview The Borrower provides a series of representations and warranties to the Lenders, which are statements of fact about its legal, financial, and operational status. These include its proper organization, authority to enter the agreement, accuracy of financial reports, absence of material adverse changes, compliance with laws (including anti-corruption and sanctions laws), and the validity of its electronic contracts - The Borrower confirms its legal organization, corporate authority, and the validity of its obligations under the loan documents284287 - The proceeds of the loans will be used for general working capital purposes and will not be used in violation of Margin Stock regulations, Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering Laws, or Anti-Corruption Laws290291292 - The Borrower warrants that its financial statements as of March 31, 2025, are accurate and that no material adverse change has occurred since that date294295 - The Borrower affirms compliance with all applicable laws, including environmental regulations, consumer credit laws, and OFAC sanctions programs304306308 SECTION 7. Conditions Precedent This section specifies the conditions that must be met before initial and subsequent loan borrowings Conditions for Initial Borrowing Before the first loan can be made, the Borrower must satisfy several one-time conditions. These include delivering legal opinions, corporate resolutions, executed loan documents, lien search results, and an initial borrowing base certificate. The Agent must also receive payoff letters for prior debt and all necessary 'know your customer' documentation - Key deliverables for the initial borrowing include legal opinions, corporate authorizing resolutions, executed loan and collateral documents, and satisfactory lien searches314315 - An initial borrowing base certificate as of June 30, 2025, must be delivered to the Administrative Agent316 Conditions for All Loans For every borrowing (including the first), certain conditions must be met. The Borrower must submit a proper borrowing request, all representations and warranties must be true and correct, there must be no existing Default or Event of Default, and the new borrowing must not cause the total outstanding loans to exceed the available limits - Each borrowing request is treated as a representation by the Borrower that all conditions are met318 - Ongoing conditions for borrowing include the truthfulness of representations, absence of any default, and remaining within the Available Borrowing Base and total Commitments317 SECTION 8. Covenants This section outlines the affirmative and negative obligations the Borrower must adhere to, including financial covenants Affirmative Covenants (Sections 8.1-8.6, 8.20, 8.22, 8.24, 8.26-8.27) The Borrower agrees to a set of affirmative covenants, which are actions it must take. These include maintaining its legal existence, carrying adequate insurance, paying taxes, complying with all laws (including OFAC), maintaining its properties, and providing regular financial reports. The Borrower must also adhere to its general underwriting guidelines and provide notice of any changes to its beneficial ownership - The Borrower must maintain its legal existence, licenses, and permits320 - The Borrower must provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with compliance certificates and a borrowing base certificate357358359 - The Borrower must notify the Agent of any regulatory investigations, including those from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)326 - Cash proceeds from Collateral must be deposited into a controlled account within three business days of receipt371 Negative Covenants (Sections 8.7-8.19, 8.21, 8.25) The Borrower agrees to negative covenants, which are actions it must not take without Lender consent. These include restrictions on incurring additional debt, creating liens, making certain investments, engaging in mergers or asset sales, and making restricted payments like dividends or share buybacks except under specific conditions. The agreement also establishes key financial covenants that must be maintained Financial Covenants (Section 8.7) | Covenant | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | Consolidated Net Worth | Must not be less than $325,000,000 | | Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio | Net Income Available for Fixed Charges to Fixed Charges must be at least 2.25 to 1.0 (tested quarterly) | | Leverage Ratio | Total Debt must not exceed 225% of Consolidated Adjusted Net Worth | | Asset Quality Indicator (Consolidated) | Must be less than or equal to 26% (tested monthly) | - Indebtedness: The Borrower is limited to specific types of debt, including the Obligations under this agreement, certain subordinated debt, the 2021 Unsecured Bond Debt, and debt from Permitted Facilities334335336 - Restricted Payments (Dividends/Share Repurchases): Share repurchases up to $100M are permitted during the Share Repurchase Period, and other restricted payments are allowed, provided no default exists, Excess Availability is >= 15%, and the pro forma leverage ratio does not exceed 200%365 - Mergers and Asset Sales: Mergers, consolidations, and sales of a substantial part of assets are generally prohibited, with specific exceptions for transactions between the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries or in connection with a Permitted Facility343 SECTION 9. Events of Default and Remedies This section defines events that constitute a default and the remedies available to the Lenders Events of Default This section lists the specific events that constitute a default under the agreement. These include failure to pay principal or interest, breach of covenants, incorrect representations, cross-defaults on other indebtedness (exceeding $2.5 million), bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, the occurrence of a material Level Two Regulatory Event, or a change of control - Payment defaults on interest have a 5-day grace period; principal payments have no grace period374375 - A breach of financial covenants (Section 8.7) is an immediate Event of Default375 - A cross-default is triggered if the Borrower defaults on other debt exceeding $2.5 million, including the 2021 Unsecured Bond Debt375 - Bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, or the appointment of a receiver, constitute an Event of Default376377 Remedies for Default Upon an Event of Default, the Lenders, directed by the Required Lenders, have several remedies. For non-bankruptcy defaults, they can terminate the commitments and/or declare all outstanding loans and obligations immediately due and payable (acceleration). For bankruptcy-related defaults, this acceleration is automatic. They can also demand cash collateral for outstanding letters of credit - For most defaults, the Required Lenders can direct the Administrative Agent to terminate commitments and accelerate the debt379 - In the event of bankruptcy, all obligations automatically become due and payable without any notice or action required382 - Upon acceleration, the Borrower must provide cash collateral equal to 105% of the outstanding amount of all Letters of Credit380382 SECTION 10. Change in Circumstances This section addresses the impact of changes in law on Lender obligations and borrower repayments Change of Law If a change in law makes it illegal for a Lender to maintain its loans, that Lender's obligation to lend terminates. The Borrower must then prepay the outstanding principal and interest owed to that specific Lender on demand - If a change in law makes a Lender's participation unlawful, its commitment is terminated, and the Borrower must repay that Lender immediately387 SECTION 11. The Administrative Agent This section defines the Administrative Agent's role, authority, and protections within the agreement Agent's Role and Authority This section defines the role, powers, and protections for the Administrative Agent (Bank of Montreal). The Agent acts on behalf of the Lenders but is not a fiduciary. Its duties are primarily administrative and are expressly set forth in the loan documents. The Agent is authorized to take actions as directed by the Required Lenders, is protected from liability except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, and is indemnified by the Lenders for costs incurred on their behalf - Each Lender irrevocably appoints Bank of Montreal as its Administrative Agent to act on its behalf392 - The Agent is not liable for actions taken or omitted, except in cases of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct, and is entitled to rely on instructions from the Required Lenders396 - The Agent may resign, and a successor can be appointed by the Required Lenders. If no successor is appointed within 30 days, the retiring Agent can appoint one400 SECTION 12. Miscellaneous This section contains standard legal clauses covering governing law, assignments, amendments, and confidentiality Miscellaneous Provisions This section contains standard legal clauses governing the agreement. Key provisions include terms for withholding taxes, assignments and participations, amendments, governing law, jurisdiction, waiver of jury trial, and confidentiality. Amendments generally require the consent of the Borrower and the Required Lenders, but certain fundamental changes require unanimous Lender consent - Governing Law: The agreement is governed by the internal laws of the State of New York444 - Jurisdiction and Jury Trial Waiver: The Borrower submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of courts in New York City and all parties irrevocably waive their right to a jury trial451 - Assignments: Lenders may assign their rights and obligations to an Eligible Assignee, subject to minimum amounts ($5,000,000) and necessary consents (from the Borrower and Administrative Agent, unless an Event of Default has occurred)428 - Amendments: Amendments generally require the consent of the Required Lenders (66 2/3%). However, unanimous Lender consent is required for certain material changes, such as extending the Termination Date, releasing substantially all collateral, or changing the definition of Required Lenders434435 - Confidentiality: The Agent and Lenders agree to keep information confidential, with standard exceptions for regulatory requests, legal proceedings, and disclosure to advisors or potential assignees under confidentiality agreements454 SECTION 13. Permitted Facilities and Transfers This section details the conditions under which the Borrower may engage in asset securitizations or similar financings Permitted Facilities and Transfers This section allows the Borrower to engage in asset securitizations or similar structured financings ("Permitted Facilities") under strict conditions. These conditions include obtaining prior consent from the Administrative Agent, ensuring the facility is non-recourse to the Borrower (other than for standard securitization undertakings), and maintaining at least 10% Excess Availability on a pro forma basis after the transfer of receivables. The net cash proceeds from such a facility must be remitted to the Administrative Agent to pay down the Obligations - The Borrower may engage in asset securitizations (Permitted Facilities) subject to Administrative Agent consent and other conditions458 - Key conditions for a Permitted Facility include: no existing default, maintaining pro forma Excess Availability of at least 10%, and ensuring no adverse selection of receivables for the facility458459 - Net cash proceeds from any Permitted Facility must be used to pay down the outstanding Obligations under this credit agreement459 - The Administrative Agent agrees to release its lien on collateral transferred to a Permitted Facility upon receipt of a valid Release Request464 Exhibits and Schedules This section provides an overview of the detailed information and standardized forms contained in the agreement's exhibits and schedules Schedules The schedules provide specific, detailed information referenced in the main agreement. They include the commitment amounts and closing fees for each lender, a comprehensive list of all subsidiaries and their ownership structures, and a detailed list of the company's deposit accounts. Several schedules indicate there was no existing litigation, tax disputes, indebtedness, or liens to report as of the agreement date Schedule 1.1 - Lender Commitments | Lender | Commitment | | :--- | :--- | | BMO Bank N.A. | $135,000,000.00 | | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | $135,000,000.00 | | Axos Bank | $130,000,000.00 | | First Horizon Bank | $100,000,000.00 | | SouthState Bank, N.A. | $50,000,000.00 | | Forbright Bank | $50,000,000.00 | | Texas Capital Bank | $40,000,000.00 | | Total | $640,000,000.00 | Schedule 1.2 - Closing Fees | Lender | Closing Fee | | :--- | :--- | | BMO Bank N.A. | $202,500.00 | | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | $202,500.00 | | Axos Bank | $195,000.00 | | First Horizon Bank | $150,000.00 | | SouthState Bank, N.A. | $75,000.00 | | Forbright Bank | $75,000.00 | | Texas Capital Bank | $60,000.00 | | Total | $960,000.00 | - Schedule 6.2 provides a detailed list of all subsidiaries of World Acceptance Corporation, their jurisdiction, and ownership percentage533 - Schedules 6.8, 6.9, 6.11, and 8.11 all state "-None-", indicating no pending litigation, tax disputes, existing indebtedness for borrowed money, or existing liens at the time of the agreement534535536537 Exhibits The exhibits provide the standardized forms to be used for various actions and reports required under the agreement. These include the Borrowing Base Certificate (Exhibit A), the Officer's Certificate of Compliance (Exhibit B), the Assignment and Acceptance form for transferring a lender's interest (Exhibit C), and the Release Request form for releasing collateral (Exhibit D) - Exhibit A (Borrowing Base Certificate): A form used to calculate the available borrowing amount based on eligible finance receivables475 - Exhibit B (Compliance Certificate): A form to be signed by a corporate officer certifying compliance with the agreement's covenants480 - Exhibit C (Assignment and Acceptance): The legal form used when a Lender sells or assigns its commitment to another financial institution484 - Exhibit D (Release Request): The form used by the Borrower to request the release of liens on specific collateral, typically for a sale or transfer to a Permitted Facility500