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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  September 26, 2023 (September 22, 2023)
 
BOSTON OMAHA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware
001-38113
27-0788438
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
 
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3300
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 (857) 256-0079
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
 
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
 
Title of Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Class A common stock,
$0.001 par value per share
BOC
The New York Stock Exchange
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of Registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
           Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
           Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
           Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act   (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
           Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Emerging growth company  
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
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ITEM 1.01
ENTRY INTO A DEFINITIVE MATERIAL AGREEMENT
 
On  September 22, 2023, Link Media Holdings, Inc. (“Link”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corporation (“BOC”), which owns and operates BOC’s billboard businesses, entered into a Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”) with First National Bank of Omaha (the “Lender”). On August 12, 2019, Link entered into a Credit Agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”) with the Lender under which Link could borrow up to $30,000,000 in the aggregate under two term loans and $5,000,000 under a revolving line of credit, each guaranteed by Link’s subsidiaries.   The Seventh Amendment modifies the Credit Agreement to provide additional flexibility for Link by increasing the revolving line of credit from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.  The fee to maintain the revolving  line of credit is 20 basis points per year.   All other terms regarding the Revolving Line of credit are unchanged.
 
BOC does not provide any guaranty under the Credit Agreement.   Each of Link's subsidiaries have guaranteed all obligations of Link under the Credit Agreement.
 
The foregoing summary of the Seventh Amendment and the transactions contemplated thereby contained in this Item 1.01 does not purport to be a complete description and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms and conditions of the Seventh Amendment, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference and the Amended and Restated Revolving Note, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.2 and incorporated herein by reference.  Capitalized terms used in this Item 1.01 have the meaning given to such terms in the Seventh Amendment and Credit Agreement, as applicable.
 
 
ITEM 2.03
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
 
The description contained in Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated by reference herein.   
 
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
(d)
Exhibits. The Exhibit Index set forth below is incorporated herein by reference.
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Title
10.1   Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement
10.2   Amended and Restated Revolving Note
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
               
                       
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
BOSTON OMAHA CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Joshua P. Weisenburger
Joshua P. Weisenburger,
Chief Financial Officer
                                                                     
Date: September 26, 2023
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.1

 

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of September 22, 2023, by and between LINK MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, a national banking association (“Lender”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H :

 

WHEREAS, Borrower and Lender previously entered into that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2019, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2019, as further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2020, as further amended by that certain Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2021, but effective as of August 12, 2021, as further amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2021, as further amended by that certain Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2022, as further amended by that certain Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023, pursuant to which Lender agreed to make loans and otherwise extend credit to Borrower (as amended and further amended, restated or modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”); and

 

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Credit Agreement as set forth in this Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.    Definitions. All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

2.    Amendments to Credit Agreement.

 

(a)    Section 3.01(a) of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to “15 basis points (00.15%)” and replacing it with “20 basis points (0.20%)”.

 

(b)    The definition of “Revolving Loan Commitment” in Section 11 of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

“Revolving Loan Commitment” shall mean $10,000,000.

 

(c)    The definition of “Revolving Loan Maturity Date” in Section 11 of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

 

“Revolving Loan Maturity Date” shall mean August 12, 2025.

 

3.    No Further Amendments. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing contained herein is intended to reduce, restrict or otherwise affect any warranties, representations, covenants or other agreements made by Borrower. Except as expressly provided herein, this Amendment is not intended to supersede or amend the Credit Agreement or any documents executed in connection therewith. All of the covenants and obligations of Borrower under the Credit Documents are hereby acknowledged, ratified and affirmed by Borrower, and Borrower specifically acknowledges and agrees that all Collateral pledged to Lender secures the Obligations.

 

4.    Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Lender as follows:

 

(a)    The representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents are true and correct on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of this date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date;

 

(b)    There exists no Event of Default or Default;

 

(c)    The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Amendment and all other agreements and documents required hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action and do not and will not: (i) result in any breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which Borrower or Parent is a party or by which it or its properties may be bound or affected; or (ii) result in, or require, for the benefit of any person or entity other than Lender, the creation or imposition of any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance of any nature upon or with respect to any of the properties now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or Parent; and

 

(d)    No authorization, approval or other action by and notice to or filing with any governmental authority or regulatory body or any person or entity is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Amendment.

 

5.    Conditions Precedent. As conditions precedent to the enforceability of this Amendment, Lender shall have received from Borrower all of the following, each dated (unless otherwise indicated) such day, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender:

 

(a)    This Amendment executed by Borrower.

 

(b)    The Amended and Restated Revolving Note executed by Borrower.

 

(c)    Without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Lender in connection with this Amendment and the Credit Documents and all related documentation, recording or filing fees.

 

6.    Limited Effect. Except as expressly provided herein or contemplated by this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. This Amendment shall not be deemed (a) to be a waiver of, or consent to, or a modification or amendment of, any other term or condition of the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document or a waiver of any Default or Event of Default, (b) to prejudice any right or rights which Lender may now have or may have in the future under or in connection with the Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents or any of the instruments or agreements referred to therein, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time, or (c) to be a commitment or any other undertaking or expression of any willingness to engage in any further discussion with Borrower, any Guarantor or any other Person with respect to any waiver, amendment, modification or any other change to the Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents or any rights or remedies arising in favor of Lender under or with respect to any such documents.

 

7.    GOVERNING LAW; SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; VENUE; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

 

(a)    THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER AND ANY CLAIMS, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE) BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT SHALL, EXCEPT AS TO ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH THEREIN, BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND BE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA OR OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA, IN EACH CASE WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER SUCH PARTY, AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM, IN ANY LEGAL ACTION PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS BROUGHT IN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS, THAT SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. EACH PARTY HERETO FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO SUCH PARTY AT ITS ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 12.03 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT, SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING COMMENCED HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS WAS IN ANY WAY INVALID OR INEFFECTIVE. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY HERETO TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW.

 

(b)    EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT BROUGHT IN THE COURTS REFERRED TO IN CLAUSE (A) ABOVE AND HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

 

(c)    EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AMENDMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AMENDMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

 

8.    Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. An electronic transmission or facsimile of this Amendment shall be deemed an original and shall be admissible as evidence of the document and the signer’s execution.

 

9.    Entire Agreement. This Amendment is the entire agreement, and supersedes any prior agreements and contemporaneous oral agreements, of the parties concerning its subject matter.

 

10.    Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, beneficiaries, successors and permitted assigns.

 

[The Remainder of this Page Intentionally Left Blank, Signature Page to Follow]

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:

 

LINK MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC

 

 

By: /s/ Scott LaFoy         

Name: Scott LaFoy

Title: President

 

LENDER:

 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA

 

 

By: /s/ David S. Erker         

Name: David S. Erker

Title: Vice President

REAFFIRMATION OF GUARANTY

 

Each of the undersigned (each, a “Guarantor”) hereby: (a) acknowledges that each Guarantor has reviewed and consents to this Amendment on the terms and conditions set forth herein; (b) acknowledges and agrees that all references to the “Credit Agreement” and “Credit Documents” contained in the Subsidiaries Guaranty shall constitute references to the Credit Agreement and Credit Documents as the same have been amended and may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time hereafter; (c) acknowledges and agrees that the Subsidiaries Guaranty has not been discharged to any extent and that Lender has not waived any of its rights or remedies whatsoever against Borrower or the undersigned by entering into the Amendment or by any previous action taken by Lender; (d) ratifies and reaffirms in all respects the Subsidiaries Guaranty, agrees to be bound thereby, and agrees that the Subsidiaries Guaranty constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the undersigned enforceable against each Guarantor in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law; and (e) acknowledges that no future obligation to obtain the undersigned’s consent or acknowledgment to Lender’s extending future loans or amending agreements with Borrower shall be imposed or otherwise implied as a result of the undersigned having giving this Reaffirmation of Guaranty.

 

GUARANTORS:

 

LINK MEDIA ALABAMA, LLC

LINK MEDIA FLORIDA, LLC

LINK MEDIA GEORGIA, LLC

LINK MEDIA MIDWEST, LLC

LINK MEDIA OMAHA, LLC

LINK MEDIA SERVICES, LLC

LINK MEDIA SOUTHEAST, LLC

LINK MEDIA WISCONSIN, LLC

LINK MEDIA PROPERTIES, LLC

LINK BILLBOARDS OKLAHOMA, LLC

 

 

By: /s/ Scott LaFoy         

Name: Scott LaFoy

Title: President

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.2

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING NOTE

 

$10,000,000.00                  

September 22, 2023

Omaha, Nebraska

 

Link Media Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), for value received hereby promises to pay to the order of First National Bank of Omaha (“Lender”), at Omaha, Nebraska or via wire transfer, as applicable, in lawful money of the United States of America (A) the principal amount of TEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) or, if less, the aggregate unpaid amount of all Revolving Loans made to Borrower by Lender pursuant to the Credit Agreement referred to below, such amount to be payable in the amounts and on the dates set forth in the Credit Agreement, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and (B) interest from the date hereof on the principal amount from time to time outstanding on each such Revolving Loan at the rate or rates per annum and payable on such dates as provided in the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

This Note is the Revolving Note under which Revolving Loans (including refundings and conversions), repayments and readvances of the Revolving Loan(s) may be made from time to time, but only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement. This Note is subject to optional prepayment as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note shall be interpreted and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be determined under the laws of, and enforceable in, the State of Nebraska.

 

This Note evidences indebtedness incurred under, and is subject to the terms and provisions of, the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), by and between Borrower and Lender, which Credit Agreement reference is hereby made for a statement of the terms and provisions under which this Note may or must be paid prior to its due date or its due date accelerated. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein are used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement.

 

At Lender’s election, all borrowings evidenced by this Note and all payments and prepayments of the principal hereof and interest hereon and the respective dates thereof shall be endorsed by the holder hereof on the schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof or on a continuation thereof which shall be attached hereto and made a part hereof, or otherwise recorded by such holder in its internal records; provided, however, that the failure of the holder hereof to make such a notation or any error in such notation shall not affect the obligations of Borrower under this Note.

 

Borrower hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation hereunder shall be discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, release, or forbearance granted by any holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter liable hereon.

 

This Note amends and restates in its entirety that certain Revolving Note in the original principal amount of up to $5,000,000 dated as of August 12, 2019, executed by Borrower and made payable to Lender (the “Prior Note”), but no novation of the indebtedness evidenced by the Prior Note is intended nor shall be deemed to have occurred by virtue of this amendment and restatement of the Prior Note. The full principal amount under the Prior Note and accrued interest outstanding thereon are merged herein.

 

              Borrower is executing this Amended and Restated Revolving Note as of the date first above written.

 

LINK MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC

 

 

By: /s/ Scott LaFoy         

Name: Scott LaFoy

Title: President

 

 
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