1020-00001
· Client 1020 · Engagement & Administration
final-invoice-billing-summary.xlsx
DOCUMENT
M&A / Corporate
[sheet: Invoice]
| Field | Value |
| Invoice Date | December 9, 2022 |
| Invoice Number | INV-44891-FINAL |
| From | Calderwood & Harkness LLP |
| From Address | 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3600, Chicago, Illinois 60601 |
| Billing Partner | Stephanie Okafor |
| Responsible Partner | Ian Blackwood |
| Bill To | Greenfield Agricultural Partners LLC |
| Bill To Address | 4100 Grand Prairie Boulevard, Suite 300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 |
| Attention | Patricia Calloway, CFO |
| Client Matter No. | 1020-00001 |
| Billing Code | GAPABF-2022 |
| Matter Description | Proposed $80,000,000 Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — Heartland Commerce Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent |
| Engagement Date | August 29, 2022 |
| Service Period | August 29, 2022 – December 9, 2022 |
| Matter Status | Dormant |
| Governing Law | Illinois |
| Payment Terms | Net 30 days |
[sheet: Time Detail by Timekeeper]
| Timekeeper | Title / Role | Hourly Rate | Hours Worked | Fees Incurred |
| Ian Blackwood | Responsible Partner, Banking & Finance | 1150 | 52 | 59800 |
| Stephanie Okafor | Billing Partner, Banking & Finance | 1075 | 28 | 30100 |
| Sophie Tremblay | Lead Associate, Banking & Finance | 725 | 156 | 113100 |
| Daniel Obi | Working Associate, Banking & Finance | 575 | 78 | 44850 |
| TOTAL | 314 | 247850 |
[sheet: Billing Summary]
| Description | Amount |
| Total Professional Fees Incurred (Aug 29 – Dec 9, 2022) | 247830 |
| Disbursements and Expenses (UCC search fees, filing fees, travel, copying, etc.) | 0 |
| Total Invoiced | 247830 |
| Less: Prior Payments Received | -198264 |
| Balance Due | 49566 |
[sheet: Payment History]
| Payment Date | Invoice Reference | Amount Received | Payment Method | Running Balance |
| 2022-09-30 | INV-1020-00001 (Sept interim) | 62500 | Wire Transfer | 62500 |
| 2022-10-31 | INV-44891-002 (Oct interim) | 72764 | Wire Transfer | 135264 |
| 2022-11-30 | INV-44891-003 (Nov interim) | 63000 | Wire Transfer | 198264 |
| TOTAL COLLECTED | 198264 |
[sheet: Fee Estimate Comparison]
| Item | Estimated Range | Actual | Notes |
| Professional Fees — Full Transaction Through Closing | $350,000 – $450,000 | 247830 | Matter paused November 22, 2022; Greenfield elected to renew with Prairie National Bank, N.A. ($65,000,000 facility on improved terms). Facility with Heartland Commerce Bank, N.A. abandoned December 5, 2022. Approximately 370 hours incurred through dormancy date. |
| Estimated Completion Percentage | N/A | ~55%–71% | Fees incurred represent approximately 55%–71% of original estimate range ($247,830 / $450,000 = 55%; $247,830 / $350,000 = 71%) |
[sheet: Work Summary by Phase]
| Phase | Date Range | Description of Work | Approximate Hours | Approximate Fees |
| Engagement & Conflicts | Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2022 | Engagement letter negotiation and execution; conflicts clearance for GAP, Greenfield Holdings Corp., Greenfield Grain Storage LLC, Greenfield Crop Inputs Inc., HCB, MACC, Tallgrass Capital Fund II LP, and PNB; new matter opening (Matter No. 1020-00001, billing code GAPABF-2022) | 12 | 9500 |
| Term Sheet Review & Analysis | Sep 2 – Sep 9, 2022 | Review and comment on HCB indicative term sheet (Aug 22, 2022); analysis of borrowing base mechanics, advance rates (85% AR, 65% crop inventory NOLV, 70% crop-input inventory, 80% warehouse receipts), availability reserves ($5M proposed, negotiated to $3.5M), SOFR + margin pricing grid, springing FCCR; comparative analysis vs. existing PNB facility ($55M, SOFR + 2.75%, 0.50% unused fee); revised term sheet agreed Sep 9 | 35 | 26000 |
| Credit Agreement — First Markup | Sep 16 – Sep 23, 2022 | Review of KBW initial draft Credit Agreement (Sep 16); preparation of C&H first markup (Sep 23) and accompanying comment letter/issues list; focus on borrowing base eligibility criteria, advance rate definitions, inventory valuation (NOLV vs. cost), Agent discretionary reserve authority, reporting frequency, representation bring-down mechanics | 55 | 40000 |
| Negotiation Call #1 & Second Markup | Oct 3 – Oct 14, 2022 | Participation in Oct 3 negotiation call (Blackwood, Tremblay, Calloway, Vasquez, Whitfield, Chisholm, Thorn, Kuo); topics included borrowing base methodology, advance rates, availability reserves, field exam frequency, Pryor & Associates engagement timing; review of KBW second draft (Oct 7); preparation of C&H second markup (Oct 14) and comment letter; focus on reserves ($3.5M), warehouse receipt valuation (CBOT settlement less basis), field exam fee caps ($50,000/exam, max 2/yr outside Trigger Period), commodity hedging negative pledge | 72 | 52000 |
| Negotiation Call #2 & Third Markup | Oct 21 – Nov 1, 2022 | Participation in Oct 21 negotiation call; topics included springing FCCR (1.10:1.00 during Trigger Period), distribution baskets (FCCR 1.15:1.00 and excess availability ≥ 20% of BB), change of control (Lindstrom Family Trust 51% of Holdings), CapEx limits ($8M/yr, 50% carryforward, max $12M), investment/acquisition basket ($5M/yr), commodity hedging cap (80%); review of KBW third draft (Oct 28); C&H third markup (Nov 1) and comment letter; remaining open items: MAC definition, cure rights, minimum excess availability ($5M) | 68 | 48000 |
| Ancillary Documents & Collateral Diligence | Nov 1 – Nov 10, 2022 | Drafting of Security Agreement, Guaranty Agreement (Holdings, GGS, GCI as guarantors), Pledge Agreement (100% membership interests in GGS, 100% stock of GCI), Mortgage forms (Iowa — 14 elevators + HQ; Illinois — GCI Bloomington distribution center, McLean County), DACA form, Assignment of Insurance form; UCC search summary and lien analysis (existing PNB filings: Iowa SOS Nos. 2018-0041729 and 2018-0041730, filed Apr 2, 2018); collateral description and perfection memo; real property collateral schedule (aggregate appraised value $64.8M); insurance compliance checklist (Northstar Mutual, Redwood Insurance Group broker); entity authorization and good standing memo; participation in Nov 10 negotiation call #3 (DACA timing, insurance endorsements, Pryor field exam findings); preliminary closing checklist; draft legal opinion outline; draft officer's certificate form | 105 | 58000 |
| Client Correspondence & Wind-Down | Nov 14 – Dec 9, 2022 | Letter to Calloway re remaining open items and closing timeline (Nov 14); receipt of PNB renewal proposal ($65M facility, improved terms); correspondence confirming engagement pause (Nov 22); status memo on all draft documents; formal confirmation from Greenfield of PNB renewal (Dec 5); preparation of matter pause/dormancy memorandum; final invoice and billing summary; matter status changed to dormant (Dec 9) | 23 | 14330 |
| TOTAL | Aug 29 – Dec 9, 2022 | 370 | 247830 |