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1007-00001 · Vantage Mobility Systems Corp · Closing
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Item No.CategoryDocument / DeliverableDescription / DetailResponsible PartyStatusTarget Delivery DateActual Delivery DateNotes
HEADER ROWCLOSING CHECKLISTVantage Mobility Systems Corp. — $45,000,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (Tooling Capex)
Borrower:Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.
Administrative Agent / Collateral Agent:Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.
Lenders:Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.; Great Lakes Commercial Lending Corp.; Ironbridge Capital Finance, LLC
Borrower's Counsel:Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Agent's / Lenders' Counsel:Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLP
Targeted Closing Date:June 30, 2025
Prepared by:Marcus Leung / Sophie Tremblay — Calderwood & Harkness LLP
1.CREDIT AGREEMENT AND LOAN DOCUMENTS
1.1Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsCredit AgreementCredit Agreement among Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. as Borrower, the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto, Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Issuing Lender and Swing Line Lender, and the Lenders. Aggregate Commitments: $45,000,000 (Pinnacle — $22,500,000 (50.0%); Great Lakes Commercial Lending Corp. — $13,500,000 (30.0%); Ironbridge Capital Finance, LLC — $9,000,000 (20.0%)). Maturity Date: June 30, 2029. Governed by New York law.C&H / HSCFinal2025-06-30Initial draft circulated May 27, 2025; HSC comments received; final form to be executed at Closing
1.2Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsLender Commitment ScheduleSchedule of Commitments attached to Credit Agreement: Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. — $22,500,000; Great Lakes Commercial Lending Corp. — $13,500,000; Ironbridge Capital Finance, LLC — $9,000,000. Total: $45,000,000.C&HFinal2025-06-30Included as Schedule to Credit Agreement
1.3Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsPromissory Notes (if requested)Revolving Credit Notes in favor of each Lender requesting same, in the amount of each Lender's CommitmentC&HPending2025-06-30To be issued upon request by any Lender
1.4Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsForm of Borrowing Request (Exhibit A)Form of Borrowing Request for revolving loan draws; minimum $1,000,000 (SOFR) / $500,000 (ABR); includes Interest Period selection (1, 3, or 6 months for Term SOFR); certification of no Default and compliance with 25% non-Tooling Capex sublimit ($11,250,000)C&HFinal2025-06-30Exhibit to Credit Agreement
1.5Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsForm of Compliance Certificate (Exhibit B)Form of Compliance Certificate for quarterly financial covenant testing; due within 45 days after each fiscal quarter end and 90 days after fiscal year end. First certificate due August 14, 2025 (Q2 2025).C&HFinal2025-06-30Exhibit to Credit Agreement
1.6Credit Agreement and Loan DocumentsForm of Assignment and Assumption (Exhibit C)Form for Lender assignments under the Credit AgreementC&HFinal2025-06-30Exhibit to Credit Agreement
2.CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
2.1Corporate and Organizational DocumentsSecretary's Certificate — VMSSecretary's / Assistant Secretary's Certificate of Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. attaching: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (DE); (b) Bylaws; (c) Board Resolutions authorizing execution and delivery of Credit Agreement and Loan Documents, borrowings under the Facility, and granting of security interests; (d) Incumbency Certificate for authorized officers (Gerald R. Kowalski, CEO; Linda S. Nakamura, CFO; Derek Wainwright, General Counsel; Priya Chandrasekaran, Treasurer)VMS / C&HDraft2025-06-30To be executed by Secretary or Assistant Secretary of VMS
2.2Corporate and Organizational DocumentsSecretary's Certificate — VMS Tooling Solutions, LLCCertificate attaching Certificate of Organization (MI), Operating Agreement, Manager/Member Resolutions, and Incumbency. EIN: 38-5618294.VMS / C&HDraft2025-06-30Michigan LLC; 100% owned by VMS
2.3Corporate and Organizational DocumentsSecretary's Certificate — VMS Precision Machining, Inc.Certificate attaching Certificate of Incorporation (DE), Bylaws, Board Resolutions, and Incumbency. EIN: 20-8734561.VMS / C&HDraft2025-06-30Delaware corporation; 100% owned by VMS
2.4Corporate and Organizational DocumentsSecretary's Certificate — VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLCCertificate attaching Certificate of Organization (MI), Operating Agreement, Manager/Member Resolutions, and Incumbency. EIN: 38-6091473.VMS / C&HDraft2025-06-30Michigan LLC; 100% owned by VMS
2.5Corporate and Organizational DocumentsGood Standing Certificate — VMS (Delaware)Certificate of Good Standing for Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. from the Delaware Secretary of State (state of incorporation)VMSPending2025-06-27Dated within 30 days of Closing; VMS incorporated in DE
2.6Corporate and Organizational DocumentsGood Standing Certificate — VMS (Michigan)Certificate of Good Standing / Certificate of Existence for Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) (state of qualification / principal place of business)VMSPending2025-06-27Dated within 30 days of Closing; HQ at 4100 Industrial Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
2.7Corporate and Organizational DocumentsGood Standing Certificate — VMS Tooling Solutions, LLC (Michigan)Certificate of Good Standing from Michigan LARAVMSPending2025-06-27Michigan LLC
2.8Corporate and Organizational DocumentsGood Standing Certificate — VMS Precision Machining, Inc. (Delaware)Certificate of Good Standing from DE Secretary of StateVMSPending2025-06-27Delaware corporation
2.9Corporate and Organizational DocumentsGood Standing Certificate — VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLC (Michigan)Certificate of Good Standing from Michigan LARAVMSPending2025-06-27Michigan LLC
3.SECURITY DOCUMENTS
3.1Security DocumentsGuarantee and Collateral AgreementGuarantee and Collateral Agreement among VMS, VMS Tooling Solutions, LLC, VMS Precision Machining, Inc., and VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLC (Subsidiary Guarantors) in favor of Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Collateral Agent. First-priority security interest in substantially all assets: tooling, dies, molds, fixtures, machinery, equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, intellectual property, deposit accounts, securities accounts, 100% equity in domestic subsidiaries, 65% voting equity in VMS de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.C&H / HSCFinal2025-06-30Governed by New York law; pari passu with existing first-lien term loan
3.2Security DocumentsUCC-1 Financing Statement — DE Secretary of State (VMS)UCC-1 filing against Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. (Debtor) in favor of Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Collateral Agent (Secured Party); filed with DE Secretary of State. Covers all personal property collateral.C&HPending2025-06-30VMS organized in DE; DE Registered Agent: Capitol Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
3.3Security DocumentsUCC-1 Financing Statement — MI Department of State (VMS)UCC-1 filing against Vantage Mobility Systems Corp. (Debtor) in favor of Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Collateral Agent (Secured Party); filed with Michigan Department of State.C&HPending2025-06-30Filed in MI as VMS HQ / principal place of business is in Michigan
3.4Security DocumentsUCC-1 Financing Statement — MI (VMS Tooling Solutions, LLC)UCC-1 filing against VMS Tooling Solutions, LLC; filed with Michigan Department of StateC&HPending2025-06-30Michigan LLC; EIN 38-5618294
3.5Security DocumentsUCC-1 Financing Statement — DE (VMS Precision Machining, Inc.)UCC-1 filing against VMS Precision Machining, Inc.; filed with DE Secretary of StateC&HPending2025-06-30Delaware corporation; EIN 20-8734561
3.6Security DocumentsUCC-1 Financing Statement — MI (VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLC)UCC-1 filing against VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLC; filed with Michigan Department of StateC&HPending2025-06-30Michigan LLC; EIN 38-6091473
3.7Security DocumentsIP Security Agreement — PatentsPatent Security Agreement filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering all patents and patent applications of VMS and Subsidiary GuarantorsC&HPending2025-06-30To be filed with USPTO at or promptly after Closing
3.8Security DocumentsIP Security Agreement — TrademarksTrademark Security Agreement filed with the USPTO covering all trademarks and trademark applications of VMS and Subsidiary GuarantorsC&HPending2025-06-30To be filed with USPTO at or promptly after Closing
3.9Security DocumentsDeposit Account Control Agreement — Lakeshore Trust CompanyDeposit Account Control Agreement among VMS, Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (as Collateral Agent), and Lakeshore Trust Company (VMS's primary depository bank). Covers VMS operating account (account ending in 7841).C&H / VMS / LakeshoreDraft2025-06-30Lakeshore Trust Company, 777 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226
3.10Security DocumentsSecurities Account Control AgreementsControl agreements for any securities accounts maintained by VMS or Subsidiary GuarantorsC&H / VMSPending2025-06-30If applicable; confirm with VMS Treasurer (Priya Chandrasekaran)
3.11Security DocumentsPledged Equity — Domestic Subsidiaries (100%)Original stock certificates / membership interest certificates and undated stock powers / transfer instruments for 100% of equity interests in: VMS Tooling Solutions, LLC; VMS Precision Machining, Inc.; VMS Die Cast Technologies, LLCVMSPending2025-06-30To be delivered to Collateral Agent at Closing
3.12Security DocumentsPledged Equity — VMS de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (65% voting)Pledge of 65% of the voting equity interests in VMS de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (RFC: VME150312AB9); transfer instruments executed in blankVMSPending2025-06-30Mexican subsidiary; 100% owned by VMS; 65% voting equity pledged per Credit Agreement
4.INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT
4.1Intercreditor AgreementIntercreditor Agreement (Equal Priority)Equal-priority intercreditor agreement between Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (as Administrative Agent under the $45,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility) and Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (as Administrative Agent under the Existing Credit Agreement dated March 15, 2022; existing first-lien term loan — $112,500,000 outstanding as of March 31, 2025). Acknowledged by VMS and each Subsidiary Guarantor. Governs lien priority (pari passu / pro rata sharing), exercise of remedies, standstill provisions, and enforcement rights. Governed by New York law.C&H / HSCDraft2025-06-30Existing TL original principal: $130,000,000; $17,500,000 amortized; maturity March 15, 2028; SOFR + 375 bps
5.SPONSOR LIMITED GUARANTEE
5.1Sponsor Limited GuaranteeLimited Guarantee — Ridgecrest Automotive Holdings, LLCLimited guarantee executed by Ridgecrest Automotive Holdings, LLC (RAH; EIN 84-3965012) in favor of Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent. Guarantee capped at $5,000,000. Limited to breaches of Closing Date representations and warranties and certain fraud/bad-acts carve-outs. RAH is the direct parent holding company for VMS equity (87.2% ownership through RAH; management rollover 12.8%). Governed by New York law.C&H / RidgecrestDraft2025-06-30RAH address: c/o Capitol Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Ridgecrest Capital Partners, LP (sponsor), 600 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022
6.LEGAL OPINIONS
6.1Legal OpinionsBorrower's Counsel Legal Opinion — Calderwood & Harkness LLPOpinion letter of Calderwood & Harkness LLP addressed to Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent) and each Lender. Covers: (i) due organization and good standing of VMS under DE law and qualification in MI; (ii) corporate power and authority; (iii) due authorization, execution and delivery; (iv) enforceability of Credit Agreement, Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, and Intercreditor Agreement under NY law; (v) no conflicts with organizational documents or applicable law; (vi) creation and perfection of security interests under UCC (DE and MI filings); (vii) no governmental approvals required other than UCC filings and USPTO filings. Signed by Claudia Merritt, Partner.C&H (Claudia Merritt)Draft2025-06-30Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 425 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10022
6.2Legal OpinionsAgent's / Lenders' Counsel Legal Opinion — Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLPOpinion letter of Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLP addressed to Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. and each Lender. Coverage to be confirmed.HSC (Richard Ellsworth)Pending2025-06-30Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLP, One Liberty Plaza, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10006
7.OFFICER'S CERTIFICATES
7.1Officer's CertificatesOfficer's Closing Certificate — VMSClosing certificate executed by Linda S. Nakamura, CFO of VMS, certifying: (i) accuracy of representations and warranties; (ii) no Default or Event of Default; (iii) satisfaction of all conditions precedent; (iv) no Material Adverse Effect since December 31, 2024; (v) pro forma compliance with financial covenants — Maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio of 4.07x (pro forma, full draw) vs. 4.75x covenant level; Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio; Minimum Liquidity ≥ $12,500,000; (vi) solvency certificate. Attaches compliance calculations.VMS (Linda S. Nakamura) / C&HDraft2025-06-30Pro forma: ($112,500,000 existing TL + $45,000,000 revolver) ÷ $38,700,000 EBITDA = 4.07x vs. 4.75x covenant
7.2Officer's CertificatesSolvency CertificateSolvency certificate of VMS (may be included within Officer's Closing Certificate or as separate attachment)VMS (Linda S. Nakamura)Draft2025-06-30To be executed by CFO
8.INSURANCE
8.1InsuranceEvidence of Insurance / Insurance CertificateCertificate of insurance from Northland Mutual Insurance Co.; Policy No. NMI-2025-041876; minimum coverage: $50,000,000 per occurrence. Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. (as Collateral Agent) named as additional insured and loss payee as its interests may appear.VMS / Insurance BrokerPending2025-06-30Carrier: Northland Mutual Insurance Co.
9.FEES AND EXPENSES
9.1Fees and ExpensesUpfront Fee PaymentUpfront fee of $450,000 (1.00% × $45,000,000), allocated pro rata among Lenders: Pinnacle — $225,000 (50.0%); Great Lakes Commercial Lending Corp. — $135,000 (30.0%); Ironbridge Capital Finance, LLC — $90,000 (20.0%).VMSPending2025-06-30Payable at Closing per Funds Flow Memorandum
9.2Fees and ExpensesArrangement Fee PaymentArrangement fee of $125,000 payable to Pinnacle National Bank, N.A. as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole BookrunnerVMSPending2025-06-30Separate from upfront fee
9.3Fees and ExpensesAdministrative Agent Fee PaymentAnnual administrative agent fee of $75,000 payable to Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.VMSPending2025-06-30First year payable at Closing; annual thereafter
9.4Fees and ExpensesCalderwood & Harkness LLP Legal Fees and DisbursementsPayment of C&H legal fees (subject to fee cap of $185,000, exclusive of disbursements) and out-of-pocket disbursements. Partner rate: $1,350/hr; Associate rate: $850/hr.VMSPending2025-06-30Per Engagement Letter dated May 19, 2025; Billing Partner: Ian Blackwood
9.5Fees and ExpensesHargrove, Stein & Calloway LLP Legal Fees and DisbursementsPayment of HSC legal fees and disbursements as Agent's / Lenders' counselVMSPending2025-06-30Payable by Borrower per Credit Agreement
9.6Fees and ExpensesUCC Search Fees and Filing FeesPayment of UCC search and filing fees (DE Secretary of State, MI Department of State, USPTO)VMS / C&HPending2025-06-30Included in C&H disbursements
9.7Fees and ExpensesFunds Flow MemorandumClosing-day funds flow memorandum detailing all payments, initial borrowing (if any), wire instructions for VMS operating account at Lakeshore Trust Company (acct ending 7841), Pinnacle, GLCL, Ironbridge, and counsel accounts. Net amounts and source/use reconciliation.C&HDraft2025-06-30See separate Funds Flow Memorandum (funds-flow-memorandum.xlsx)
10.POST-CLOSING ITEMS
10.1Post-Closing ItemsUCC-1 Filing ConfirmationsConfirmation of filing of UCC-1 financing statements with DE Secretary of State and MI Department of State for VMS and each Subsidiary Guarantor; file-stamped copiesC&HPending2025-07-15Due within 15 days after Closing
10.2Post-Closing ItemsUSPTO Filing ConfirmationsConfirmation of recordation of IP security agreements (patents and trademarks) with the USPTO; file-stamped copiesC&HPending2025-07-30Due within 30 days after Closing
10.3Post-Closing ItemsDeposit Account Control Agreement — Additional AccountsExecution and delivery of deposit account control agreements for any additional deposit accounts or securities accounts identified post-ClosingVMS / C&HPending2025-07-30Due within 30 days after Closing, if applicable
10.4Post-Closing ItemsOriginal Executed Documents — Closing BinderAssembly and distribution of closing binders containing original executed counterparts of all Loan Documents to each partyC&H (Sophie Tremblay)Pending2025-07-30Distribution to VMS, Pinnacle, GLCL, Ironbridge, HSC, C&H
10.5Post-Closing ItemsFinancial Advisor Fees — Meridian Advisory Group, LLCConfirmation of payment of advisory fees to Meridian Advisory Group, LLC (financial advisor to VMS)VMSPending2025-07-15Meridian Advisory Group, LLC, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606; Managing Director: Elaine Cortez

[sheet: Party Contact Info]

PartyRoleContact PersonTitleAddressPhoneEmail
Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.BorrowerGerald R. KowalskiChief Executive Officer4100 Industrial Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326(248) 555-0100g.kowalski@vantagemobility.com
Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.BorrowerLinda S. NakamuraChief Financial Officer4100 Industrial Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326(248) 555-0102l.nakamura@vantagemobility.com
Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.BorrowerDerek WainwrightGeneral Counsel4100 Industrial Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326(248) 555-0105d.wainwright@vantagemobility.com
Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.BorrowerPriya ChandrasekaranTreasurer4100 Industrial Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326(248) 555-0108p.chandrasekaran@vantagemobility.com
Ridgecrest Capital Partners, LPSponsor / Equity OwnerThomas HadleyManaging Partner; Board Chair of VMS600 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0300t.hadley@ridgecrestcapital.com
Ridgecrest Capital Partners, LPSponsor / Board ObserverNatasha OkonkwoPartner; VMS Board Observer600 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0305n.okonkwo@ridgecrestcapital.com
Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.Administrative Agent / Collateral Agent / Issuing Lender / Swing Line Lender / LenderCatherine D. ForsytheManaging Director, Leveraged Finance311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60606(312) 555-0400c.forsythe@pinnaclenational.com
Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.Administrative Agent (Credit)Alan RutherfordSenior Vice President, Credit311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60606(312) 555-0410a.rutherford@pinnaclenational.com
Great Lakes Commercial Lending Corp.LenderRobert ShinVice President, Middle Market Lending200 Renaissance Center, Suite 1800, Detroit, MI 48243(313) 555-0500r.shin@greatlakeslending.com
Ironbridge Capital Finance, LLCLenderVanessa KwokDirector, Sponsor Finance1251 Avenue of the Americas, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10020(212) 555-0600v.kwok@ironbridgecapital.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPBorrower's CounselClaudia MerrittResponsible Partner, Banking & Finance425 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0700c.merritt@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPBorrower's CounselIan BlackwoodBilling Partner, Banking & Finance425 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0702i.blackwood@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPBorrower's CounselMarcus LeungLead Associate, Banking & Finance425 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0710m.leung@calderwoodharkness.com
Calderwood & Harkness LLPBorrower's CounselSophie TremblayWorking Associate, Banking & Finance425 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10022(212) 555-0712s.tremblay@calderwoodharkness.com
Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLPAgent's / Lenders' CounselRichard EllsworthLead PartnerOne Liberty Plaza, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10006(212) 555-0800r.ellsworth@hargrovesteinlaw.com
Hargrove, Stein & Calloway LLPAgent's / Lenders' CounselDiana MarchettiLead AssociateOne Liberty Plaza, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10006(212) 555-0805d.marchetti@hargrovesteinlaw.com
Whitfield & Associates, CPAs, LLPAuditorJames T. WhitfieldEngagement Partner, CPA2300 Town Center Drive, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48075(248) 555-0900j.whitfield@whitfieldcpa.com
Meridian Advisory Group, LLCFinancial Advisor to BorrowerElaine CortezManaging Director150 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606(312) 555-1000e.cortez@meridianagroup.com
Lakeshore Trust CompanyPrimary Depository Bank777 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48226(313) 555-1100
Northland Mutual Insurance Co.Insurance CarrierPolicy No. NMI-2025-041876
Capitol Registered Agents, Inc.DE Registered Agent (VMS and RAH)1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801(302) 555-1200

[sheet: Key Dates]

DateEventNotes
2022-03-15Existing First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement executedOriginal principal: $130,000,000; Admin Agent: Pinnacle National Bank, N.A.; SOFR + 375 bps; Outstanding balance as of 3/31/2025: $112,500,000
2024-12-31VMS Fiscal Year End (FYE 2024)Reference date for Material Adverse Effect baseline; audited financials: Revenue $218.4M, EBITDA $38.7M, Total Assets $289.3M
2025-03-31Most recent interim financial statementsExisting term loan balance: $112,500,000; Capital leases: $4,800,000
2025-05-05Initial term sheet received from Pinnacle
2025-05-16Commitment letter executed by LendersPinnacle, GLCL, Ironbridge
2025-05-19Engagement opened; engagement letter signedC&H retained by VMS; engagement letter between Calderwood & Harkness LLP and Vantage Mobility Systems Corp.
2025-05-27First draft Credit Agreement circulatedC&H to HSC
2025-06-30Targeted Closing DateAll conditions precedent to be satisfied
2025-07-01First Interest Period begins
2025-08-14First Compliance Certificate due (Q2 2025)Within 45 days of fiscal quarter end (June 30, 2025)
2028-03-15Existing Term Loan maturityExisting first-lien term loan matures
2029-06-30Facility Maturity Date4-year tenor from Closing Date