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1020-00001 · Client 1020 · Engagement & Administration
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[sheet: Invoice]

FieldValue
Invoice DateDecember 9, 2022
Invoice NumberINV-44891-FINAL
FromCalderwood & Harkness LLP
From Address150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3600, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Billing PartnerStephanie Okafor
Responsible PartnerIan Blackwood
Bill ToGreenfield Agricultural Partners LLC
Bill To Address4100 Grand Prairie Boulevard, Suite 300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
AttentionPatricia Calloway, CFO
Client Matter No.1020-00001
Billing CodeGAPABF-2022
Matter DescriptionProposed $80,000,000 Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility — Heartland Commerce Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent
Engagement DateAugust 29, 2022
Service PeriodAugust 29, 2022 – December 9, 2022
Matter StatusDormant
Governing LawIllinois
Payment TermsNet 30 days

[sheet: Time Detail by Timekeeper]

TimekeeperTitle / RoleHourly RateHours WorkedFees Incurred
Ian BlackwoodResponsible Partner, Banking & Finance11505259800
Stephanie OkaforBilling Partner, Banking & Finance10752830100
Sophie TremblayLead Associate, Banking & Finance725156113100
Daniel ObiWorking Associate, Banking & Finance5757844850
TOTAL314247850

[sheet: Billing Summary]

DescriptionAmount
Total Professional Fees Incurred (Aug 29 – Dec 9, 2022)247830
Disbursements and Expenses (UCC search fees, filing fees, travel, copying, etc.)0
Total Invoiced247830
Less: Prior Payments Received-198264
Balance Due49566

[sheet: Payment History]

Payment DateInvoice ReferenceAmount ReceivedPayment MethodRunning Balance
2022-09-30INV-1020-00001 (Sept interim)62500Wire Transfer62500
2022-10-31INV-44891-002 (Oct interim)72764Wire Transfer135264
2022-11-30INV-44891-003 (Nov interim)63000Wire Transfer198264
TOTAL COLLECTED198264

[sheet: Fee Estimate Comparison]

ItemEstimated RangeActualNotes
Professional Fees — Full Transaction Through Closing$350,000 – $450,000247830Matter 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 PercentageN/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]

PhaseDate RangeDescription of WorkApproximate HoursApproximate Fees
Engagement & ConflictsAug 29 – Sep 1, 2022Engagement 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)129500
Term Sheet Review & AnalysisSep 2 – Sep 9, 2022Review 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 93526000
Credit Agreement — First MarkupSep 16 – Sep 23, 2022Review 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 mechanics5540000
Negotiation Call #1 & Second MarkupOct 3 – Oct 14, 2022Participation 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 pledge7252000
Negotiation Call #2 & Third MarkupOct 21 – Nov 1, 2022Participation 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)6848000
Ancillary Documents & Collateral DiligenceNov 1 – Nov 10, 2022Drafting 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 form10558000
Client Correspondence & Wind-DownNov 14 – Dec 9, 2022Letter 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)2314330
TOTALAug 29 – Dec 9, 2022370247830