EX-10.1 2 xelb-20200930ex101a9f230.htm EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

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AMENDMENT NO. 5

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

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THIS AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND

SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Ame ndment”) is entered into as of September 24, 2020, by and among XCEL BRANDS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Initial Borrow er”), each other signatory hereto that is a Credit Party under the Loan Agreement (as hereinafter defined), BANK HAPOALIM B.M., as a Lender (“BHI”), and BHI as collateral and administrative agent for Lenders (in such capacity “Agent”).

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BACKGROUND

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Initial Borrower, IM Brands, LLC (“IM Brands”), JR Licensing, LLC, H Licensing, LLC, C Wonder Licensing, LLC, Xcel Design Group, LLC, Judith Ripka Fine Jewelry, LLC, H Heritage Licensing, LLC and Xcel-CT MFG, LLC (other than Initial Borrower, collectively, “Guarantors”), Lenders and Agent are parties to a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 11, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreeme nt”) pursuant to which Lenders made term loans to Initial Borrower secured by a Lien on substantially all of the assets of Initial Borrower. Guarantors have guaranteed the payment and performance of Initial Borrower’s obligations to Lenders and Agent under the Loan Agreement which guarantee obligations are secured by a Lien on substantially all of the assets of Guarantors.

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Initial Borrower has requested that Lenders amend the Loan Agreement and Lenders and Agent have agreed to amend the Loan Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the financial accommodations provided to Initial Borrower by Lenders, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

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1.Definitions. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Loan Agreement.

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2.Amendments to Loan Agreeme nt. Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 4 below, the Loan Agreement is amended as follows:

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(a)Section 1.1 is amended by amending the defined terms “EBITDA” and “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” to provide as follows:

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“EBITDA” means, for the applicable period, for a Person, an amount equal to (a) Net Income for Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for such period, minus, (b) to the extent included in calculating Net Income for Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, the sum of, without duplication, (i) interest income (whether cash or non- cash) for such period, (ii) income tax credits for such period, (iii) gain from extraordinary or non-recurring items for such period (including, without limitation,

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non-cash items related to purchase accounting) and (iv) deferred compensation payments (regardless of when accrued), plus (c) the following to the extent deducted in calculating such Net Income, (i) interest charges for such period, (ii) the provision for all federal, state, local and foreign taxes payable for such period and the amount of payments permitted pursuant to Section 9(h)(ii), (iii) the amount of depreciation and amortization expense for such period, (iv) the transaction fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with (A) the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any amendments thereto and

(B) Permitted Acquisitions, (v) all other extraordinary or non-recurring non-cash charges (including, without limitation, non-cash items related to purchase accounting), (vi) deferred management salaries (accrued but not paid), (vii) all non- cash compensation (including without limitation, stock or equity compensation) in such period and (viii) the amount of the non-cash bad debt reserve taken during the Fiscal Years ending December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 relating to the bankruptcy of Lord & Taylor.

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“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means for any period, as respects any Person, the ratio of (a) EBITDA of such Person for such period plus a decrease in cash in the amount of up to $925,000 expended in connection with the Longaberger Acquisition to (b) the Fixed Charges for such period.

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| (b) | Section 3.6 is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

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“3.6 Voluntary Prepaymen ts. Borrowing Representative shall have the right, at any time upon thirty (30) day’s prior written notice to Agent to

(a)terminate voluntarily Borrowers’ right to receive or benefit from, and Revolving Lenders’ obligation to make and to incur, Revolving Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations, (b) repay all outstanding Revolving Loans, Letter of Credit Obligations and accrued and unpaid interest thereon or (c) cause Borrowers to prepay all or a portion of the Term Loans or Incremental Term Loans, provided that any prepayment of less than all of the outstanding balance of the Term Loans or Incremental Term Loans shall be applied to the remaining installments of the Term Loans or Incremental Term Loan pro rata in the inverse order of their maturity. If any Term Loan or any Incremental Term Loan is prepaid on or prior to the third anniversary of the Effective Date (including as a result of the occurrence of an Event of Default), Borrowers shall pay to such Lenders the applicable Early Termination Fee. Each Borrower acknowledges and agrees that (i) it would be difficult or impractical to calculate Lenders’ actual damages from early repayment of any Term Loan or Incremental Term Loan, (ii) the Early Termination Fee is intended to be fair and reasonable approximations of such damages, and (iii) the Early Termination Fee is not intended to be a penalty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Borrowers make the $750,000 Prepayment, such prepayment shall be applied to installment of the Term Loan due and payable on March 31, 2022 and no Early Termination Fee shall be due and payable in connection therewith.”

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(c)Section 3.7(a) is amended in its entirety to provide as follows:

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“(a) If for any Fiscal Quarter, commencing with Fiscal Quarter ending on March 31, 2021, there shall be Excess Cash Flow for such Fiscal Quarter, then Borrowers shall pay to Agent for the benefit of Lenders holding a portion of the Term Loans an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of such Excess Cash Flow until the aggregate amount paid for all such Fiscal Quarters equals $4,450,000 (the “Deferred Amo unt”). If for any Fiscal Year commencing with the Fiscal Year in which Borrowers paid to Agent the entire Deferred Amount, there shall be Excess Cash Flow for such Fiscal Year, then Borrowers shall pay to Agent for the benefit of such Lenders an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of Excess Cash Flow at the end of each Fiscal Year (collectively with the Deferred Amount, the “Cash Flow Recapture Requiremen t”). The Cash Flow Recapture Requirement for any such Fiscal Quarter or Fiscal Year, as applicable, shall be received by Agent no later than the date that is seven (7) days after the delivery of the Financial Statements for such Fiscal Quarter or Fiscal Year, as applicable, required pursuant to Section 8.1 and, in the event that the Cash Flow Recapture Requirement paid to Agent for all Fiscal Quarters commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending on March 31, 2021 and ending with the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2022 is less than the Deferred Amount, then Borrower shall pay to Agent the shortfall no later than the date that is seven (7) days after the delivery of the Financial Statements for the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2022 required pursuant to Section 8.1. The Cash Flow Recapture requirement shall be applied to the principal amount of the Term Loan B first in the reverse order of maturity, then to the principal amount of Term Loan A in the reverse order of maturity and after the Term Loans have been paid in full, to the outstanding principal balance of the Incremental Term Loans pro rata with any balance going to pay the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Loan. Borrowers shall not be required to pay an Early Termination Fee on any amount repaid due to the Cash Flow Recapture Requirement. To the extent applicable, amounts prepaid shall be applied first to any Base Rate Loans then outstanding and then to outstanding LIBOR Rate Loans with the shortest Interest Periods remaining. Together with each prepayment of a LIBOR Rate Loan or a Fixed Rate Loan, Borrowers shall pay any amounts due and payable pursuant to Section 3.12.”

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Amendment.

| (d) | Exhibit B-1 (Form of Term Loan Note A) is replaced with Exhibit A to this

(e)Exhibit B-2 (Form of Term Loan Note B) is replaced with Exhibit B-2 to this Amendment.

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(f)Schedule II (Financial Covenants) is replaced with Schedule II attached to this Amendment.

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| 3. | Conditions of Effe ctiveness.This Amendment shall become effective upon

(a)Agent’s receipt of this Amendment duly executed by each Credit Party and each Lender and
(b)Agent’s receipt of Amended and Restated Term Loan Note A and Amended and Restated Term Loan Note B in the form attached to this Amendment duly executed by Initial Borrower.

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4.Representations and War ranties. Each Credit Party hereby represents and warrants as follows:

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(a)This Amendment constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Credit Party and is enforceable against such Credit Party in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or limiting the right of specific performance.

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(b)Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, all representations and warranties of such Credit Party contained in the Loan Documents to which it is a party continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof, as if repeated as of the date hereof, except for such representations and warranties which, by their terms, are expressly made only as of a previous date.

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(c)No Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would exist after giving effect to this Amendment.

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(d)No Credit Party has any defense, counterclaim or offset with respect to any of the Loan Documents.

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| 5. | Effect on the Loan Docume nts.

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(a)Except as specifically set forth herein, the Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect, and are hereby ratified and confirmed by each Credit Party a party thereto.

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(b)Except as specifically set forth herein, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of Agent or any Lender nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any Loan Document.

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6.Governing Law. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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7.Headings. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

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8.Counterparts; Electronic Transmi ssion. This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed as of the day and year first written above.

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XCEL BRANDS, INC.

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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IM BRANDS, LLC

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By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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JR LICENSING, LLC

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By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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H LICENSING, LLC

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By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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C WONDER LICENSING, LLC

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By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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XCEL DESIGN GROUP, LLC By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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JUDITH RIPKA FINE JEWELRY, LLC By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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H HERITAGE LICENSING, LLC By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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XCEL-CT MFG, LLC

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By:XCEL BRANDS, INC.,

Its Manager

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By: /s/ James Haran

Chief Financial Officer

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BANK HAPOALIM B.M., a Lender and as Agent

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Name: Title:

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/s/ Lisa Matalon

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Lisa Matalon

First Vice President

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/s/ Marline Alexander

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Marline Alexander Senior Vice President

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EXHIBIT B-1

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[See Attached]

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AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN NOTE A

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$7,250,000 September 24, 2020

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This Amended and Restated Term Loan Note A (this “Note”) is executed and delivered under and pursuant to the terms of that certain Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 11, 2019 (as amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, the “Loan Agreeme nt”) by and among BANK HAPOALIM B.M. (“Lend er”), XCEL BRANDS, INC. (“Initial B orrower” and together with each Person who hereafter becomes a Borrower, collectively “Borrowers”), and any other Credit Party executing or becoming a party to the Loan Agreement, the financial institutions party thereto as Lenders and BANK HAPOALIM B.M., as agent for Lenders (in such capacity, “Agent”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Loan Agreement.

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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender at the offices of Agent located at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036 or at such other place as the holder hereof may from time to time designate to Borrower in writing:

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(i)the principal sum of Seven Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($7,250,000), payable, subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement, or earlier termination of the Loan Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof, in quarterly installments commencing on June 30, 2019 and on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 thereafter in the amounts set forth below for the corresponding period, with the entire unpaid balance due and payable on the Term Loan Maturity Date:

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Period | Amount
June 30, 2019 – December 31, 2019 | $1,000,000
June 30, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | $750,000
March 31, 2021 | $700,000
June 30, 2021 | $700,000
September 30, 2021 | $600,000

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(ii)interest on the principal amount of this Note from time to time outstanding, payable at the applicable interest rate set forth in the Loan Agreement commencing on March 31, 2019 and on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 thereafter and upon payment in full of the principal amount of this Note. Upon and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, and during the continuation thereof, interest shall be payable at the applicable Default Rate. In no event, however, shall interest hereunder exceed the maximum interest rate permitted by law.

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This Note is the Term Loan Note A referred to in the Loan Agreement and is secured, inter alia, by the liens granted pursuant to the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, is entitled to the benefits of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and is subject to all of the agreements, terms and conditions therein contained.

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Payments received by Lender shall be applied against principal and interest as provided for in the Loan Agreement. This Note may be voluntarily prepaid, in whole or in part, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement.

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If an Event of Default under Section 12.1(f) of the Loan Agreement shall occur, then this Note shall immediately become due and payable, without notice, together with attorneys’ fees if the collection hereof is placed in the hands of an attorney to obtain or enforce payment hereof. If any other Event of Default shall occur under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents which is not cured within any applicable grace period, then this Note may, as provided in the Loan Agreement, be declared to be immediately due and payable, without notice, together with attorneys’ fees, if the collection hereof is placed in the hands of an attorney to obtain or enforce payment hereof.

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This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower waives: (a) presentment, demand and protest, and notice of presentment, dishonor, intent to accelerate, acceleration, protest, default, nonpayment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any or all of the Obligations, the Loan Agreement, this Note or any other Loan Documents; (b) all rights to notice and a hearing prior to Agent’s taking possession or control of, or to Agent’s replevy, attachment or levy upon, the Collateral or any bond or security that might be required by any court prior to allowing Agent to exercise any of its remedies; and (c) the benefit of all valuation, appraisal and exemption laws.

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Borrower acknowledges that this Note is executed as part of a commercial transaction and that the proceeds of this Note will not be used for any personal or consumer purpose.

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This Note amends and restates and is given in partial substitution for but not in satisfaction of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Note A dated April 13, 2020 executed by Borrower in favor of Lender, in the original principal amount of $7,250,000.

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Borrower agrees to pay to Agent all fees and expenses described in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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XCEL BRANDS, INC.

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19415930 SIGNATURE PAGE TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN NOTE A

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EXHIBIT B-2

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[See Attached]

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AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN NOTE B

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$14,750,000 September 24, 2020

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This Amended and Restated Term Loan Note B (this “Note”) is executed and delivered under and pursuant to the terms of that certain Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 11, 2019 (as amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time, the “Loan Agreeme nt”) by and among BANK HAPOALIM B.M. (“Lend er”), XCEL BRANDS, INC. (“Initial B orrower” and together with each Person who hereafter becomes a Borrower, collectively “Borrowers”), and any other Credit Party executing or becoming a party to the Loan Agreement, the financial institutions party thereto as Lenders and BANK HAPOALIM B.M., as agent for Lenders (in such capacity, “Agent”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Loan Agreement.

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FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender at the offices of Agent located at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036 or at such other place as the holder hereof may from time to time designate to Borrower in writing:

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(i)the principal sum of Fourteen Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($14,750,000), payable, subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement, or earlier termination of the Loan Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof, in quarterly installments commencing on June 30, 2021 and on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 thereafter in the amounts set forth below for the corresponding period, with the entire unpaid balance due and payable on the Term Loan Maturity Date:

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Period | Amount
September 30, 2021 | $100,000
December 31, 2021 | $700,000
March 31, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | $1,125,000
March 31, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | $1,250,000

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(ii)interest on the principal amount of this Note from time to time outstanding, payable at the applicable interest rate set forth in the Loan Agreement commencing on March 31, 2019 and on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 thereafter and upon payment in full of the principal amount of this Note. Upon and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, and during the continuation thereof, interest shall be payable at the applicable Default Rate. In no event, however, shall interest hereunder exceed the maximum interest rate permitted by law.

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This Note is the Term Loan Note B referred to in the Loan Agreement and is secured, inter alia, by the liens granted pursuant to the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, is entitled to the benefits of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and is subject to all of the agreements, terms and conditions therein contained.

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Payments received by Lender shall be applied against principal and interest as provided for in the Loan Agreement. This Note may be voluntarily prepaid, in whole or in part, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement.

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If an Event of Default under Section 12.1(f) of the Loan Agreement shall occur, then this Note shall immediately become due and payable, without notice, together with attorneys’ fees if the collection hereof is placed in the hands of an attorney to obtain or enforce payment hereof. If any other Event of Default shall occur under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents which is not cured within any applicable grace period, then this Note may, as provided in the Loan Agreement, be declared to be immediately due and payable, without notice, together with attorneys’ fees, if the collection hereof is placed in the hands of an attorney to obtain or enforce payment hereof.

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This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower waives: (a) presentment, demand and protest, and notice of presentment, dishonor, intent to accelerate, acceleration, protest, default, nonpayment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any or all of the Obligations, the Loan Agreement, this Note or any other Loan Documents; (b) all rights to notice and a hearing prior to Agent’s taking possession or control of, or to Agent’s replevy, attachment or levy upon, the Collateral or any bond or security that might be required by any court prior to allowing Agent to exercise any of its remedies; and (c) the benefit of all valuation, appraisal and exemption laws.

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Borrower acknowledges that this Note is executed as part of a commercial transaction and that the proceeds of this Note will not be used for any personal or consumer purpose.

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This Note amends and restates and is given in partial substitution for but not in satisfaction of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Note B dated April 13, 2020 executed by Borrower in favor of Lender, in the original principal amount of $14,750,000.

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Borrower agrees to pay to Agent all fees and expenses described in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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XCEL BRANDS, INC.

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AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN NOTE B

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SCHEDULE II

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FINANCIAL COVENANTS

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1.Minimum Net Wor th. Net Worth of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall not be less than $90,000,000 at the end of each Fiscal Quarter.

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2.Minimum Liquid Assets. Liquid Assets of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall not be less than the amount set forth below at all times during the applicable Fiscal Quarter:

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Fiscal Quarter End September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020 | Minimum Liquid Assets ​ $3,000,000
March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 | ​ $2,500,000
December 31, 2021 | $3,000,000
Each Fiscal Quarter after December 31, 2021 | ​ $5,000,000

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3.Fixed Charge Coverage Ra tio. The Fixed Charge Ratio of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for the twelve Fiscal Month period ending at the end of each Fiscal Quarter set forth below shall not be less than the ratio set forth below for such Fiscal Quarter below:

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Fiscal Quarter Fixed Charge

Coverage Ratio

December 31, 2020 and each Fiscal

Quarter end thereafter1.25 to 1.00

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4.Capital Expenditur es. Capital Expenditures of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in any Fiscal Year shall not exceed the amount set forth below for such Fiscal Year:

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Fiscal Year End Capital Expenditures

December 31, 2020$1,600,000

All other times$700,000

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5.Maximum Leverage Ra tio. The Leverage Ratio of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for the twelve Fiscal Month period ending at the end of each Fiscal Quarter shall not exceed the ratio below for such Fiscal Quarter:

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Fiscal Quarter Maximum Leverage Ratio

September 30, 20204.00 to 1.00

December 31, 20203.50 to 1.00

March 31, 20213.15 to 1.00

June 30, 20213.00 to 1.00

September 30, 20212.75 to 1.00

December 31, 20212.50 to 1.00 March 31, 2022 and each Fiscal Quarter

end thereafter 1.50 to 1.00

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6.Minimum EBITDA. The EBITDA of Initial Borrower and the Included Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for the twelve Fiscal Month period ending at the end of each Fiscal Quarter shall be at least the amount set forth below for such Fiscal Quarter:

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Fiscal Quarter End Minimum EBITDA

September 30, 2020$5,000,000