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1033-00001 · Calderwood & Harkness LLP · Closing
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FieldValue
Transaction$35,000,000 Mezzanine Financing — Senior Subordinated Notes due 2028
Issuer / BorrowerRedstone Gaming Corp., a Nevada corporation (Nasdaq: RDGM)
Borrower Address4250 South Decatur Boulevard, Suite 1100, Las Vegas, NV 89103
PurchaserPinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
Purchaser Address280 Park Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
Purchaser ParentPinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LP
Existing Senior AgentCornerstone National Bank, N.A.
Borrower's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP, 300 South Fourth Street, Suite 2800, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Lender's CounselWainwright Hess & Caldwell LLP, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Placement AgentAshford Peak Advisory Group, LLC, 600 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1410, New York, NY 10022
Independent AuditorHarmon & Grayling CPAs, LLP, 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Proposed Collateral AgentDralvecen Title & Escrow Co., 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 700, Las Vegas, NV 89135
C&H Matter Number1033-00001
Prepared ByMarcus Leung, Lead Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Date CirculatedJanuary 20, 2023
Principal Amount$35,000,000
Instrument13.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2028 (10.50% Cash / 3.00% PIK)
Warrant Coverage3.00% of fully diluted equity — 1,650,000 shares at $9.24/share strike
Governing LawState of Nevada
NoteAll items shown as open/pending. Anticipated closing date TBD.

[sheet: Closing Checklist]

Item No.CategoryDescriptionResponsible PartyStatusTarget Due DateNotes
I.TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS
1.1Transaction DocumentsMezzanine Note Purchase Agreement among Redstone Gaming Corp. as Issuer and Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP as Purchaser — $35,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 13.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2028C&H / WHCOpenTBD — ClosingSecond revised draft circulated Feb. 17, 2023; incorporates WHC comments from Jan. 11, 2023 markup
1.2Transaction DocumentsMezzanine Promissory Note — $35,000,000 (10.50% cash interest p.a., 3.00% PIK interest p.a., payable quarterly in arrears; maturity 5 years from funding)C&HOpenTBD — ClosingTo be executed concurrently with Note Purchase Agreement
1.3Transaction DocumentsWarrant Agreement between Redstone Gaming Corp. and Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP — warrants to purchase 1,650,000 shares of RGC common stock at $9.24/share (3.00% of fully diluted equity; 110% of 30-day VWAP of $8.40)C&HOpenTBD — ClosingFirst draft circulated Jan. 27, 2023; includes anti-dilution adjustments, cashless exercise, and registration rights
1.4Transaction DocumentsPledge and Security Agreement between Redstone Gaming Corp. as Pledgor and Pinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LP as Secured Party — second-priority pledge of equity interests in Redstone Digital Wagering, LLC (EIN 88-0587214) and Redstone Tribal Management, Inc. (EIN 88-0601889), plus IP assets related to RedBet wagering softwareC&HOpenTBD — ClosingDraft dated Feb. 17, 2023; no real property liens (restricted under Nevada gaming regulations without NGCB approval); Dralvecen Title & Escrow Co. (Karen Prescott) as proposed collateral agent
1.5Transaction DocumentsIntercreditor and Subordination Agreement among Cornerstone National Bank, N.A. as Senior Agent, Pinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LP as Mezzanine Lender, and Redstone Gaming Corp. as BorrowerC&H / Cornerstone CounselOpenTBD — ClosingDraft circulated Dec. 19, 2022; Cornerstone (Neil Bradshaw) provided preliminary comments Feb. 10, 2023; required under §7.03(b) of Senior Credit Facility
1.6Transaction DocumentsEscrow Agreement with Dralvecen Title & Escrow Co. as Escrow and Collateral AgentC&HOpenTBD — ClosingKaren Prescott, VP — Commercial Escrow, designated contact
II.CORPORATE AUTHORIZATIONS — BORROWER (REDSTONE GAMING CORP.)
2.1Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerCertified copy of resolutions of the Board of Directors of Redstone Gaming Corp. authorizing the mezzanine financing, issuance of Notes, execution and delivery of all Transaction Documents, and issuance of warrantsRGC (Thomas Kierkegaard, GC)OpenTBD — 5 business days prior to Closing
2.2Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerOfficer's Certificate of Redstone Gaming Corp. certifying (i) accuracy of representations and warranties, (ii) no default or Event of Default, (iii) material adverse change, and (iv) compliance with financial covenantsRGC (Priya Sandoval, CFO)OpenTBD — ClosingTo certify Min. FCCR ≥ 1.20x, Max. Total Net Leverage ≤ 4.50x, Min. Liquidity ≥ $15,000,000
2.3Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerSecretary's Certificate of Redstone Gaming Corp. certifying (i) Articles of Incorporation, (ii) Bylaws, (iii) incumbency of officers executing documents (Gerald Navarro, CEO; Priya Sandoval, CFO; Thomas Kierkegaard, GC; Angela Fong, Treasurer)RGC (Secretary)OpenTBD — 5 business days prior to Closing
2.4Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerCertificate of Good Standing — Redstone Gaming Corp. from the Nevada Secretary of State (dated within 10 business days of Closing)RGC / C&HOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to ClosingEIN: 88-0412376
2.5Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerCertificate of Good Standing — Redstone Digital Wagering, LLC from the Nevada Secretary of StateRGC / C&HOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to ClosingEIN: 88-0587214; pledged subsidiary
2.6Corporate Authorizations — BorrowerCertificate of Good Standing — Redstone Tribal Management, Inc. from the Nevada Secretary of StateRGC / C&HOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to ClosingEIN: 88-0601889; pledged subsidiary
III.CORPORATE AUTHORIZATIONS — PURCHASER (PINNACLE BRIDGE)
3.1Corporate Authorizations — PurchaserCertificate of Limited Partnership and Certificate of Good Standing for Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP from the Delaware Secretary of StateWHCOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to ClosingFund vehicle for this investment
3.2Corporate Authorizations — PurchaserCertificate of Formation and Certificate of Good Standing for Pinnacle Bridge Capital Management, LLC (General Partner of Pinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LP) from the Delaware Secretary of StateWHCOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to Closing
3.3Corporate Authorizations — PurchaserCertified copy of authorizing resolutions of Pinnacle Bridge Capital Management, LLC authorizing Fund IV's investment and execution of Transaction DocumentsWHCOpenTBD — 5 business days prior to ClosingVictor Hargrove, Managing Partner; Danielle Okonkwo, Head of Credit Investments
3.4Corporate Authorizations — PurchaserIncumbency certificate for officers/authorized signatories of Pinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LP and Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LPWHCOpenTBD — 5 business days prior to ClosingEIN (PBCP): 13-4298551
IV.THIRD-PARTY CONSENTS AND REGULATORY APPROVALS
4.1Third-Party ConsentsCornerstone National Bank, N.A. — Written consent of Administrative Agent (and Required Lenders, if applicable) under §7.03(b) of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated March 15, 2021 to permit subordinated indebtedness in excess of $10,000,000C&H / Cornerstone (Neil Bradshaw, Relationship Manager)OpenTBD — Prior to ClosingConsent required because $35M mezzanine exceeds $10M threshold; $50,000 consent processing fee payable to Cornerstone at Closing
4.2Third-Party ConsentsCornerstone National Bank, N.A. — Execution and delivery of Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement (see Item 1.5)C&H / Cornerstone CounselOpenTBD — ClosingCross-reference to Item 1.5
4.3Third-Party ConsentsNevada Gaming Control Board — Confirmation that warrant coverage of 3.00% of fully diluted equity (1,650,000 shares) does not trigger a finding-of-suitability requirement for Pinnacle Bridge or its principals (5% threshold); or, if required, filing and approval of Key Employee & Lender disclosure form by Victor Hargrove and Danielle OkonkwoC&H / RGCOpenTBD — Prior to ClosingRGC Gaming License No. NGC-2019-00847; C&H regulatory memo dated Dec. 12, 2022 notes risk of crossing 5% threshold through PIK accrual over time
4.4Third-Party ConsentsArizona Department of Gaming — Confirmation or notice, if required, regarding mezzanine indebtedness and pledge of Redstone Tribal Management, Inc. equity (tribal gaming management contracts in Arizona)C&H / RGCOpenTBD — Prior to ClosingRGC holds active Arizona gaming license
4.5Third-Party ConsentsNew Mexico Gaming Control Board — Confirmation or notice, if required, regarding mezzanine indebtedness and pledge of Redstone Tribal Management, Inc. equity (tribal gaming management contracts in New Mexico)C&H / RGCOpenTBD — Prior to ClosingRGC holds active New Mexico gaming license
4.6Third-Party ConsentsUCC-1 Financing Statement filings (Nevada Secretary of State) — second-priority lien on equity interests in Redstone Digital Wagering, LLC and Redstone Tribal Management, Inc.C&H / Dralvecen EscrowOpenTBD — Closing
4.7Third-Party ConsentsUSPTO — Recordation of security interest in RedBet proprietary wagering software IP (trademark application filed Aug. 2022, registration pending)C&HOpenTBD — Post-Closing
V.LEGAL OPINIONS
5.1Legal OpinionsBorrower's Counsel Opinion — Calderwood & Harkness LLP opinion letter addressed to Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP, covering (i) due authorization and enforceability, (ii) no conflicts, (iii) valid issuance of warrants, (iv) Nevada law matters, (v) securities law exemption (Section 4(a)(2) / Regulation D)C&H (Claudia Merritt, Responsible Partner)OpenTBD — Closing
5.2Legal OpinionsLender's Counsel Opinion — Wainwright Hess & Caldwell LLP opinion letter addressed to Redstone Gaming Corp., covering (i) due organization and authority of Pinnacle Bridge entities, (ii) enforceability, (iii) New York and Delaware law mattersWHC (Margaret Forsythe, Lead Partner)OpenTBD — Closing
VI.FINANCIAL DELIVERABLES
6.1Financial DeliverablesComfort Letter from Harmon & Grayling CPAs, LLP (Robert Chow, Engagement Partner) — cold comfort letter regarding RGC financial statements included in Purchaser's due diligenceRGC / Harmon & GraylingOpenTBD — 3 business days prior to Closing
6.2Financial DeliverablesBring-Down Comfort Letter from Harmon & Grayling CPAs, LLP (bring-down to Closing date)RGC / Harmon & GraylingOpenTBD — Closing
6.3Financial DeliverablesFinancial Statement Consent from Harmon & Grayling CPAs, LLP — consent to use of audited financial statements (FYE June 30, 2022: LTM Revenue $387.6M, LTM EBITDA $58.1M)RGC / Harmon & GraylingOpenTBD — Closing
6.4Financial DeliverablesPro Forma Compliance Certificate — demonstrating pro forma compliance with proposed financial covenants: (i) Min. FCCR ≥ 1.20x, (ii) Max. Total Net Leverage ≤ 4.50x (pro forma total leverage: ($142M drawn + $35M mezz) ÷ $58.1M EBITDA = 3.05x), (iii) Min. Liquidity ≥ $15.0MRGC (Priya Sandoval, CFO / Angela Fong, Treasurer)OpenTBD — 5 business days prior to ClosingNet leverage as of 9/30/22: 2.44x ($142M ÷ $58.1M)
6.5Financial DeliverablesUse of Proceeds Certificate — confirming application of proceeds: (i) $22,000,000 for Project Catalyst (digital wagering platform upgrade), (ii) $13,000,000 for tribal gaming management expansion (AZ/NM)RGC (Priya Sandoval, CFO)OpenTBD — ClosingTotal: $35,000,000
6.6Financial DeliverablesBring-Down of Representations and Warranties CertificateRGC (Thomas Kierkegaard, GC)OpenTBD — Closing
6.7Financial DeliverablesSolvency CertificateRGC (Priya Sandoval, CFO)OpenTBD — Closing
VII.SECURITIES LAW DELIVERABLES
7.1Securities Law DeliverablesAccredited Investor / Qualified Institutional Buyer Questionnaire completed by Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LPWHC / Pinnacle BridgeOpenTBD — Prior to ClosingC&H Reg D analysis memo dated Jan. 25, 2023 confirms exemption availability
7.2Securities Law DeliverablesInvestor Representation Letter from Pinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LP regarding investment intent, accredited investor status, and transfer restrictionsWHC / Pinnacle BridgeOpenTBD — Closing
7.3Securities Law DeliverablesForm D (SEC) — Notice of Exempt Offering of Securities (to be filed within 15 days after first sale)C&HOpenTBD — Post-Closing (within 15 days)Section 4(a)(2) / Rule 506(b) exemption
7.4Securities Law DeliverablesRestrictive Legend — Warrant certificates and underlying shares to bear customary restrictive legendC&HOpenTBD — Closing
VIII.CLOSING PAYMENTS
8.1Closing PaymentsPlacement Agent Fee — Ashford Peak Advisory Group, LLC (Jonathan Kuo, Managing Director): 1.50% × $35,000,000 = $525,000RGC / Ashford PeakOpenTBD — ClosingPer placement agent engagement dated Oct. 14, 2022; payable at Closing via wire to Ashford Peak, 600 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1410, New York, NY 10022
8.2Closing PaymentsBorrower's Counsel Fees — Calderwood & Harkness LLP: fees and disbursements through Closing (estimated ~$287,400 through dormancy; final amount TBD at Closing)RGCOpenTBD — ClosingC&H Matter No. 1033-00001; blended rate ~$785/hr
8.3Closing PaymentsLender's Counsel Fees — Wainwright Hess & Caldwell LLP: fees and disbursements up to fee cap of $175,000 (estimated incurred ~$94,000 to date), to be borne by RGCRGCOpenTBD — ClosingFee cap per executed term sheet dated Dec. 2, 2022
8.4Closing PaymentsCornerstone National Bank, N.A. — Consent Processing Fee: $50,000 flat fee for intercreditor / subordination consent under §7.03(b)RGCOpenTBD — ClosingWire to Cornerstone, 101 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
8.5Closing PaymentsEscrow / Collateral Agent Fee — Dralvecen Title & Escrow Co.: fees per engagement letter (TBD)RGCOpenTBD — ClosingKaren Prescott, VP — Commercial Escrow
8.6Closing PaymentsWire Transfer Instructions — all parties to deliver wire transfer instructions at least 3 business days prior to ClosingAll PartiesOpenTBD — 3 business days prior to Closing
IX.MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
9.1MiscellaneousNo Material Adverse Effect — no Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since Sept. 30, 2022RGCOpenTBD — Closing
9.2MiscellaneousNo Litigation — no litigation or proceeding pending or threatened that could reasonably be expected to prevent consummation of the transactionsC&H / RGCOpenTBD — Closing
9.3MiscellaneousLien Search Results — UCC, tax lien, judgment, and litigation searches in Nevada (RGC, RDW, RTM) and Delaware (Pinnacle Bridge entities)C&HOpenTBD — 10 business days prior to Closing
9.4MiscellaneousInsurance Certificates — evidence of RGC's existing insurance coverageRGCOpenTBD — 5 business days prior to Closing
9.5MiscellaneousExpiration of Exclusivity — 90-day exclusivity under executed term sheet dated Dec. 2, 2022 (expires Mar. 15, 2023); Closing must occur within exclusivity period or extension obtainedC&H / WHCOpenTBDExclusivity commenced Dec. 2, 2022
9.6MiscellaneousCall Protection Schedule — confirmation of non-call period (24 months) and prepayment premium schedule embedded in final Note: 103% (months 25–36), 102% (months 37–48), 101% (months 49–54), par (months 55–60)C&H / WHCOpenTBD — ClosingPrepayment premium at month 25 = $35M × 3% = $1,050,000

[sheet: Party Contact Directory]

PartyFull Legal NameRoleContact PersonTitleAddressEntity Type / Jurisdiction
Borrower / IssuerRedstone Gaming Corp.Issuer of Notes and WarrantsThomas Kierkegaard / Priya SandovalGeneral Counsel / CFO4250 South Decatur Boulevard, Suite 1100, Las Vegas, NV 89103Nevada corporation (Nasdaq: RDGM)
Pledged SubsidiaryRedstone Digital Wagering, LLCWholly owned subsidiary — digital wagering platformThomas KierkegaardGeneral Counsel (parent)c/o Redstone Gaming Corp.Nevada LLC (EIN: 88-0587214)
Pledged SubsidiaryRedstone Tribal Management, Inc.Wholly owned subsidiary — tribal gaming management contracts (AZ/NM)Thomas KierkegaardGeneral Counsel (parent)c/o Redstone Gaming Corp.Nevada corporation (EIN: 88-0601889)
PurchaserPinnacle Bridge Mezzanine Opportunities Fund IV, LPMezzanine Note PurchaserVictor Hargrove / Danielle OkonkwoManaging Partner / Head of Credit Investments280 Park Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017Delaware LP
GP of Purchaser ParentPinnacle Bridge Capital Management, LLCGeneral Partner of Pinnacle Bridge Capital Partners, LPVictor HargroveManaging Partner280 Park Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017Delaware LLC
Senior Agent / LenderCornerstone National Bank, N.A.Administrative Agent under $200M Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (dated Mar. 15, 2021)Neil BradshawRelationship Manager101 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202National Banking Association
Borrower's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLPCounsel to RGCClaudia Merritt / Marcus LeungResponsible Partner / Lead Associate300 South Fourth Street, Suite 2800, Las Vegas, NV 89101Nevada LLP
Lender's CounselWainwright Hess & Caldwell LLPCounsel to Pinnacle BridgeMargaret Forsythe / Ryan CastellanoLead Partner / Associate1345 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10105New York LLP
Placement AgentAshford Peak Advisory Group, LLCPlacement agent for RGCJonathan KuoManaging Director600 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1410, New York, NY 10022Delaware LLC; registered broker-dealer
Independent AuditorHarmon & Grayling CPAs, LLPIndependent auditor of RGCRobert ChowEngagement Partner3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas, NV 89169Nevada LLP
Collateral / Escrow AgentDralvecen Title & Escrow Co.Proposed escrow and collateral agentKaren PrescottVP, Commercial Escrow1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 700, Las Vegas, NV 89135Nevada corporation

[sheet: Key Transaction Terms]

TermDetail
Principal Amount$35,000,000
InstrumentSenior Subordinated Notes due 2028
Cash Interest Rate10.50% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears
PIK Interest Rate3.00% per annum, compounding quarterly (borrower may elect cash-pay in lieu)
All-In Yield13.50% per annum
Annual Cash Interest$3,675,000 ($918,750/quarter)
Annual PIK Accrual (Year 1)$1,050,000
Maturity5 years from funding
Warrant Coverage3.00% of fully diluted equity
Warrant Shares1,650,000 shares of RGC common stock
Warrant Strike Price$9.24/share (110% of 30-day VWAP of $8.40)
Call ProtectionNon-callable for 24 months; 103% (months 25–36), 102% (37–48), 101% (49–54), par (55–60)
SubordinationSubordinated to all existing and permitted senior indebtedness, including $200M Cornerstone revolving facility
CollateralSecond-priority pledge of equity in RDW and RTM; assignment of RedBet IP (USPTO app. filed Aug. 2022); no real property liens
Financial Covenant — Min. FCCR1.20x
Financial Covenant — Max. Total Net Leverage4.50x
Financial Covenant — Min. Liquidity$15,000,000 (unrestricted cash + available revolver)
Senior Facility Drawn (9/30/22)$142,000,000 of $200,000,000
Senior Facility RateSOFR + 275 bps (+10 bps CSA)
Current Net Leverage (9/30/22)2.44x
Pro Forma Total Leverage (with mezz)3.05x
LTM Revenue (FYE 6/30/22)$387,600,000
LTM EBITDA (FYE 6/30/22)$58,100,000
Shares Outstanding~55,000,000
Stock Price at Engagement (10/31/22)$8.40/share
Market Cap at Engagement~$462,000,000
RGC EIN88-0412376
Pinnacle Bridge EIN13-4298551
Nevada Gaming LicenseNGC-2019-00847
Senior Credit Facility ReferenceSecond Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 15, 2021, among RGC, CNB as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party thereto
Use of Proceeds — Project Catalyst$22,000,000 (digital wagering platform upgrade)
Use of Proceeds — Tribal Gaming Expansion (AZ/NM)$13,000,000
Governing LawState of Nevada
Exclusivity90 days from Dec. 2, 2022 (expires Mar. 15, 2023)
Term Sheet DateExecuted Dec. 2, 2022 (non-binding)