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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

INFOGRAMES ENTERTAINMENT S.A.

AND

GT INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE CORP.

This Distribution Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between Infogrames Multimedia S.A. and Infogrames Entertainment S.A. (collectively, "Infogrames") and GT Interactive Software Corp. ("GTIS") as of (the "Effective Date").

Whereas, GTIS is in the business of publishing and marketing Products and wishes to license Infogrames to distribute, publish and market Products owned or controlled by GTIS; and

Whereas, Infogrames wishes to obtain the right to distribute, publish and market Products owned or controlled by GTIS;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions

(a) "Chargeback" means deductions customers take against an Infogrames invoice for price protection, promotions or markdowns.

(b) "Confidential Information" means trade secrets, discoveries, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, designs, specifications, drawings, diagrams, data, computer programs, business activities and operations.

(c) "Manufacturing Costs" means all reasonable direct costs of manufacturing, including license fees paid to console product manufacturers and in-bound transportation costs, for Products sold and not returned.

(d) "Master" means a gold master CD-ROM, cartridge or other appropriate electronic medium of delivery which is of sufficient quality to allow reproduction of the applicable software product without any material degradation, plus the applicable user manual and any and all documentation reasonably necessary to exercise Infogrames' rights under this Agreement.

(e) "Merchandise" means goods and sundries bearing the names, characters, themes or based on the storylines related to any Product.

(f) "Net Revenues" means gross revenues received by Infogrames from third parties, less any returns, Chargebacks, discounts, rebates, Manufacturing Costs, taxes, duties, commissions, insurance and transportation costs.

(g) "Products" means the Products (in any format, e.g. PC, Macintosh, console, video, online play) to which GTIS has the right to distribute such Products in the Territory, whether licensed or owned by GTIS, and any demonstration versions and derivative works thereof.

(h) "Trademarks" means the trademarks, logos, service marks, trade names and other proprietary markings owned by or licensed to GTIS in connection with any Product.

(i) "Territory" means all countries currently comprising Europe, including without limitation all countries included in the European Union.

(j) All capitalized terms not defined herein are as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement between the parties dated as of November 15, 1999.

2. License

GTIS hereby grants to Infogrames the exclusive right to publish, manufacture, have manufactured, localize, adapt, market, advertise, promote, publicize, distribute, sell, sublicense or otherwise exploit the Products through all channels of distribution in the Territory, subject to rights granted in any license agreement dated prior to November 11, 1999.

3. Trademark License

GTIS hereby grants to Infogrames a royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use GTIS' Trademarks in connection with the exercise of the license granted to Infogrames pursuant to this Agreement.

4. Termination of License Agreements

Immediately after the Closing, GTIS agrees to terminate any and all license agreements between GTIS and any European Company Subsidiary effective as of such date that Infogrames and GTIS mutually agree Infogrames will commence publishing and distributing GTIS' Products, but in no event later than March 31, 2000.

5. Purchase of Prepackaged Products

If GTIS offers prepackaged Products, Infogrames shall be entitled to purchase such prepackaged Products at GTIS' actual direct cost of manufacture, F.O.B. GTIS' warehouse.

6. Return of Prepackaged Products

Infogrames shall be entitled to return prepackaged Products purchased from GTIS to GTIS for a full refund or credit, at Infogrames' option.

7. Delivery of Non-Prepackaged Products

GTIS will deliver as soon as practicable a complete Master of any Product which is licensed to Infogrames under this Agreement for manufacture by or for Infogrames pursuant to this Agreement.

8. Royalties on Products

Infogrames will pay to GTIS a royalty on distribution of Products which are manufactured by or for Infogrames pursuant to the license granted herein calculated as follows:

(a) If a third party is entitled to royalties based on Infogrames' distribution of the specific Product, then the royalty will be the greater of (i) 30% of the Net Revenues Infogrames actually receives from the distribution of such Product or (ii) 130% of the royalty due to such third party.

(b) If the Product is internally developed by GTIS, or any of its subsidiaries, then the royalty will be 30% of the Net Revenues Infogrames actually receives from the distribution of the Product.

(c) No royalties will be due from Infogrames to GTIS for up to 500 units of each Product, to be used for promotional and demonstration purposes.

(d) No royalties will be due from Infogrames to GTIS for any transfer or payment amongst Infogrames Entertainment S.A. and its subsidiaries.

9. Obligation to Release Product

Infogrames shall actively commence marketing and selling the Products within the Territory in reasonable commercial quantities within three (3) months following Infogrames' receipt of Masters.

10. Anti-Export Protection

Infogrames shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to sublicense, distribute or sell any Products to any distributor or customer who intends to resell or export the Products outside of the Territory.

11. Prohibition of Sublicensing; Derivative Works

Infogrames shall not sublicense any of the rights granted to Infogrames hereunder without GTIS' prior written consent, nor exploit derivative works related to the Products without GTIS' prior written consent.

12. Approval Rights

The Products as manufactured, advertised, sold, distributed or otherwise disposed of by Infogrames under this Agreement shall be of customary quality and shall be sold and distributed in packaging acceptable to GTIS and bearing GTIS' Trademarks and trade names.

13. Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights

All artwork, designs and computer software embodying the intellectual property embodied in the Products, or any reproduction thereof, or any packaging or advertising materials, which are designed, developed and/or created by Infogrames hereunder shall be and remain GTIS' sole and exclusive property.

14. Taxes

All amounts due hereunder include any applicable taxes and duties.

15. Payment Procedures

Infogrames will report to GTIS the amount of royalties due within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter, and each such report will be accompanied by payment of such amount.

16. Audit

Infogrames will keep accurate records of the basis for the royalty determination and will make such records available to an independent certified public accountant mutually agreed upon by the parties for inspection during normal business hours.

17. GTIS Warranties and Indemnity

GTIS warrants and represents that GTIS has sufficient rights to the Products to grant Infogrames the licenses under this Agreement and that any Product provided to Infogrames under this Agreement does not and will not infringe any third party proprietary right.

18. Infogrames Warranties and Indemnity

Infogrames warrants and represents that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and will use its reasonable best efforts to protect GTIS' and any applicable third party's intellectual property rights covered by this Agreement in the Territory against infringement.

19. Conditions on Indemnity Obligations

The indemnity obligations set forth in this Agreement are conditioned upon the party claiming indemnification promptly notifying the indemnifying party of the claim, allowing the indemnifying party to control any defense or settlement of such claim and assisting the indemnifying party in the defense or settlement.

20. Term

The term of this Agreement will be the later of seven years or the period of time during which Infogrames and its subsidiaries hold at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the voting stock of GTIS.

21. Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by Infogrames in its sole discretion upon ninety (90) days written notice to GTIS.

22. Effect of Termination

Upon termination of this Agreement, the licenses granted hereunder will terminate, provided however, that in the event such termination is for other than a breach by Infogrames, the licenses will continue to the extent necessary for a period of up to six (6) months.

23. Assignment

Infogrames may assign all or a portion of its rights under this Agreement to its affiliates or, in the event of a change in control, to the successor entity or any of its affiliates.

24. Disposition of European Operations

GTIS agrees that upon execution of this Agreement, it will take all actions necessary to dispose, as soon as practicable, of its existing publishing and distribution operations in the Territory.

25. Confidentiality

Each party agrees that it will hold in strict confidence and not disclose the Confidential Information of the other party to any third party and to use the Confidential Information of the other party for no purpose other than the purposes expressly permitted by this Agreement.

26. Governing Law

The laws of France shall govern this Agreement, without regard to conflicts of laws provisions thereof and without regard to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

27. Relationship of Parties

The parties hereto expressly understand and agree that the parties are independent contractors in the performance of each and every part of this Agreement.

28. Amendment and Waiver

Any provision of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any provision of this Agreement may be waived only with the written consent of the parties.

29. Headings

Headings and captions are for convenience only and are not to be used in the interpretation of this Agreement.

30. Notices

All notices, statements, and reports required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed to have been effectively given and received.

31. Entire Agreement

This Agreement supersedes all proposals, oral or written, all negotiations, conversations, or discussions between or among parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and all past dealing or industry custom.

32. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

33. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Distribution Agreement on the Effective Date.

INFOGRAMES ENTERTAINMENT S.A.

By:

Name:

Title:

GT INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE CORP.

By:

Name:

Title:

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What a Collateral Assignment Agreement Is and when it’s used

A Collateral Assignment Agreement is a legal instrument by which an owner of a contractual right, policy, lease, or income stream assigns those rights to a secured party as collateral for a loan or obligation. The assignor retains ownership but grants the assignee priority to collect or enforce the assigned asset if the underlying obligation is not performed. These agreements are commonly used in financing, lease assignments, life insurance-backed loans, and business sale transactions to secure repayment while preserving the assignor’s continuing use until an event of default.

Why parties use a Collateral Assignment Agreement

A Collateral Assignment Agreement creates clear security for lenders or payees while allowing the assignor to keep use of the asset until default; it documents priority, remedies, and conditions for release, reducing ambiguity in enforcement and UCC or recording processes.

Why parties use a Collateral Assignment Agreement

Who typically prepares and signs these agreements

Collateral assignments are used by lenders, borrowers, insurers, business buyers, and asset managers; each party has distinct responsibilities when preparing and executing the document.

  • Lenders and creditors who need security for repayment or performance.
  • Borrowers or assignors pledging policies, leases, or contractual income.
  • Corporate legal or treasury teams managing secured transactions.

Parties should confirm authority to assign and sign, the need for recording or UCC-1 financing statements, and any industry-specific disclosures before finalizing the agreement.

Core sections to include in a professional Collateral Assignment Agreement

A complete Collateral Assignment Agreement combines identification of the parties and collateral, precise assignment language, conditions triggering enforcement, notice and cure provisions, remedies, and release mechanics. Clauses for governing law, dispute resolution, and recording obligations avoid downstream disputes.

Parties

Full legal names and entity types for assignor and assignee, with business addresses and state of formation.

Collateral Description

Clear, specific description of rights or assets assigned (policy numbers, contract sections, lease identifiers, or account details).

Security Interest

Express grant of security interest and statement of intent to secure performance of identified obligations.

Events of Default

Defined trigger events that permit enforcement, including nonpayment, insolvency, or breach of underlying obligations.

Remedies

Assignee’s rights on default: collect, take assignment, setoff, or enforce collateral; specify collection process and accounting.

Recording & UCC

Obligations to file UCC-1, record in county records if applicable, and timing for perfected priority.

Step-by-step: filling out a Collateral Assignment Agreement

Follow these sequential steps to prepare an enforceable agreement and start the perfection process.

  • 01
    Gather Documents: Collect IDs, proof of ownership, original contract details.
  • 02
    Draft Assignment: Describe collateral, secured obligation, and default remedies.
  • 03
    Review Authority: Confirm signatory authority, board approvals, or corporate resolutions.
  • 04
    File and Notify: File UCC-1 or record as required; notify relevant parties.

How to set up an online completion workflow

Configure roles, fields, and routing so every signer sees only required inputs and the document records an audit trail.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Set sequential or parallel signing per deal terms
Required Fields Mark party names, collateral ID, and signature fields required
Authentication Apply email, SMS code, or higher assurance where needed
Retention Enable automatic archiving and audit-trail capture

Where to send, file, and record the completed agreement

A completed Collateral Assignment Agreement typically needs distribution to the secured party, filing for public notice when required, and retention in corporate records.

  • To the Lender: Deliver executed original or certified copy to assignee
  • UCC Filing: File UCC-1 with the appropriate Secretary of State office
  • Recording Office: Record in county recorder when statute or local practice requires
  • Corporate File: Retain signed copy in entity minute book or records

Digital signing and eSubmission requirements

Use an eSignature workflow that captures intent, attribution, and an audit trail to meet ESIGN/UETA tests for legal validity.

  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or higher assurance methods
  • Audit Trail: Timestamp, IP address, and action log
  • File Formats: PDF/A, DOCX supported for signed export

Retain reproducible records and consider a notarized or RON-signed original where state law or counterparty requires a notarized acknowledgment.

Key timing and deadline considerations

Timelines affect priority, perfection, and enforceability; confirm applicable filing windows and cure periods before execution.

Effective Date:

Establishes priority and perfection timing

UCC Filing Window:

File promptly to perfect priority

Notice Periods:

Follow cure and notice timelines in agreement

Release Obligations:

Specify timing for collateral release after satisfaction

Statute Limitations:

Track state limitation periods for enforcement

Milestones from draft to perfected collateral

A typical timeline shows drafting, execution, filing, and monitoring milestones to ensure perfection and enforceability.

01

Draft Completion

Agreement language finalized and reviewed by counsel

02

Execution

Signatures obtained from assignor and assignee

03

UCC-1 Filing

Financing statement filed to perfect security interest

04

Ongoing Monitoring

Track renewals, releases, and subordinate filings

Common preparation errors to avoid

  • Vague collateral descriptions that fail perfection or enforcement
  • Using initials or unsigned pages instead of full signatures
  • Failing to file UCC-1 or record where required for priority
  • Not confirming signatory authority or corporate approvals

Legal and commercial risks of incorrect or incomplete agreements

Loss of Priority: Competing creditor may gain superior claim
Enforcement Delays: Court proceedings and additional costs
Reputational Risk: Counterparty disputes and credit impacts
Invalid Assignment: Invalid if assignor lacks authority
Filing Errors: Incorrect UCC details can void perfection
Tax Consequences: Potential reporting or withholding requirements

Supporting documents and security controls to include

Proof of Ownership: Title, policy, or contract evidence
Identification: Government ID or entity formation docs
Notarization: Notary acknowledgment if required
Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit
Data at Rest: AES-256 encrypted storage
Auditable Trail: Timestamped signature history

Real-world examples of Collateral Assignment use

These compact cases show typical contexts where collateral assignment language matters in execution and enforcement.

Optica Ventures (Loan Security)

A VC-backed firm assigned revenue streams from a licensing contract

  • lender filed UCC-1 promptly
  • the assignment secured repayment while allowing continued licensing operations and clear release on satisfaction.

Insurance-Backed Credit

A borrower assigned a life insurance policy as collateral

  • insurer confirmation required
  • lender obtained creditor designation and filed necessary notices to ensure collection rights on default.

Practical tips for accurate and efficient completion

Adopting consistent practices reduces errors and speeds perfection.

Use Precise Identifiers
Always enter policy numbers, contract sections, or parcel IDs rather than general descriptions to avoid ambiguity.
Confirm Authority
Obtain and attach corporate resolutions or power-of-attorney evidence for signers where required.
File Promptly
File UCC-1 or record assignments without delay to preserve priority.
Keep a Single Source
Store originals and signed digital copies in one secure repository with audit trails.

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Frequently asked questions about Collateral Assignment Agreements

Answers to common execution, filing, and enforceability questions; consult counsel for complex jurisdictional or transaction-specific issues.


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