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CERTIFICATION OF COUNSEL Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire, counsel to fastship, Inc., et al. (the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On March 20, 2012, The Debtors filed the following motions / applications: (i) Authorizing Debtors to incur post-petition secured Indebtedness; (ii) Scheduling a Final hearing.
CERTIFICATION OF COUNSEL Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire, counsel to fastship, Inc., et al. (the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On March 20, 2012, The Debtors filed the following motions / applications: (i) Authorizing Debtors to incur post-petition secured Indebtedness; (ii) Scheduling a Final hearing.
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CERTIFICATION OF COUNSEL Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire, counsel to fastship, Inc., et al. (the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On March 20, 2012, The Debtors filed the following motions / applications: (i) Authorizing Debtors to incur post-petition secured Indebtedness; (ii) Scheduling a Final hearing.
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CERTIFICATION OF COUNSEL Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire, counsel to FastShip, Inc., et al. (the Debtors), hereby certifies as follows: 1. On March 20, 2012, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. 2. Also on March 20, 2012, the Debtors filed the following motions/applications: A. Motion for Entry of Interim Order (I) Authorizing Debtors to Incur Post- Petition Secured Indebtedness Pursuant to Sections 105(a), 362, 364(c) and (d) of the Bankruptcy Code; (II) Scheduling a Final Hearing; and (III) Granting Related Relief [D.I. 4] (the DIP Motion); B. Debtors Motion for an Order Authorizing and Establishing Procedures for Interim Payment of Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses to Professionals Pursuant to Sections 105(a), 327 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code [D.I. 5] (the Interim Compensation Motion); C. Application for Order Pursuant to Section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Employment and Retention of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP as Attorneys for the Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession [D.I. 6] (the BFCA Employment Application); and D. Application for Order Pursuant to Sections 327(a), 328(a) and 1107 of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Employment and Retention of The Brownstein Corporation as Financial Advisor to the Debtor [D.I. 7] (the TBC Application).
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The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtors tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968-BLS), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970-BLS) and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. - 2 - 3. On April 5, 2012, the Debtors filed the Motion of FastShip, Inc. for Authorization to Assume Certain Executory Contracts Under 11 U.S.C. 365 [D.I. 37] (the Executory Contract Motion). 4. On April 6, 2012, the Debtors filed the Motion for Entry of an Order Establishing Bar Date for Filing Proofs of Prepetition Claims and Approving Notice of Bar Date [D.I. 42] (the Bar Date Motion, and together with the DIP Motion, Interim Compensation Motion, BFCA Employment Application, TBC Application and Executory Contract Motion, the Motions). 5. The Office of the United States Trustee (UST) has provided informal comments to the Debtor regarding the proposed orders granting the Motions. 6. In response to the USTs informal comments, the Debtors revised the proposed orders granting the Motions, and on April 23, 2012, filed the following documents: A. Supplemental Verified Statement of Raymond H. Lemisch and Disclosure Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 329 and 504 and Rules 2014(a), 2016(b) and 5002 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure [D.I. 54] (attached hereto as Exhibit A); and B. Supplemental Verified Statement of Howard Brod Brownstein and Disclosure Pursuant to Sections 327(a) and 1107 of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules 2014(a), 2016(b) and 5002 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure [D.I. 55] (attached hereto as Exhibit B). 7. The proposed orders attached hereto as Exhibits C H (the Orders) reflect the agreement reached between the Debtors and the UST with regard to the Orders, which Orders it is respectfully requested that this Court enter at its convenience. - 3 - Dated: April 23, 2012 BENESCH, FRIEDLANDER, COPLAN & ARONOFF LLP
By: /s/ Raymond H. Lemisch Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire (No. 4204) Jennifer E. Smith, Esquire (No. 5278) 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 801 Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 442-7010 (Telephone) (302) 442-7012 (Facsimile) rlemisch@beneschlaw.com jsmith@beneschlaw.com
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Kari Coniglio, Esquire (OH 0081463) 200 Public Square, Suite 2300 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 363-4500 (Telephone) (216) 363-4588 (Facsimile) kconiglio@beneschlaw.com
Proposed Counsel for the Debtors
Doc 7139557 Ver 1 EXHIBIT A In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) F ASTSHIP, INC., et al., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) Debtors. I ) (Joint Administration Pending) ) ) SUPPLEMENTAL VERIFIED STATEMENT OF RAYMOND H. LEMISCH AND DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. 329 AND 504 AND RULES 2014(a), 2016(b) AND 5002 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE STATE OF DELAWARE ) ) COUNTY OF NEW CASTLE ) Raymond H. Lemisch, being first duly cautioned and sworn, deposes and says: 1. I am a partner of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP ("BFC&A" or the "Firm"), a law firm that maintains an office for the practice of law at 222 Delaware A venue, Suite 801, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. I am admitted to practice, inter alia, before the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware, all inferior courts therein as well as the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. I make this supplemental statement: (a) in support of the retention of BFC&A as counsel for FastShip, Inc., et al., debtors and debtors-in-possession in these chapter 11 cases (the "Debtors") and (b) in accordance with sections 327(a) and 329 of Title 11 (the "Bankruptcy Code") ofthe United States Code, and Rules 2014, 2016, and 5002 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the "'Bankruptcy Rules"). 2. BFC&A previously disclosed that it represents entities that are affiliates of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC ("RBS") in other matters wholly unrelated to the Debtors and these cases. The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. OOCKET NO. ,.-.4-. ' F I L E D ~ Specifically, BFC&A has represented Charter One Bank ("Charter One") for approximately eight years. Charter One was acquired by RBS in 2004 and BFC&A has continued to represent Charter One in loan transaction matters, loan documentation, workout and loan restructuring, litigation and collection matters since the acquisition. At no point during the past three (3) years did BFC&A' s representation of Charter One account for more than 1% of BFC&A' s annual revenue. 3. BFC&A also previously disclosed that it represents Richard L. Foster. At no point during the past three (3) years did BFC&A's representation of Mr. Foster account for more than 1% of BFC&A's annual revenue. BFC&A shall not represent Mr. Foster with respect to any matter concerning the Debtors, and, to the extent that any issue arises between Mr. Foster and the Debtors, the Debtors will retain conflicts counsel to represent the Debtors with respect to those issues. 4. BFC&A did not receive a retainer, nor did BFC&A receive any payments from the Debtors during the 90 days prior to the Petition Date, except for funds that were used entirely to pay the Debtors Chapter 11 filing fees. FURTHER AFFIANT SA YETH NAUGHT. 2 Doc 7123646 Vcr I EXHIBITB Inre: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) F ASTSHIP, INC., eta/., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) ) Jointly Administered Debtors .I ) ) SUPPLEMENTAL VERIFIED STATEMENT OF HOWARO BROD .BRO\\EJ".!STEIN AND DISCLOSURE PURSUANT SECTIONS 327(a) AND 1107 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND RULES 2014(a), 2016(b) AND 5002 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE Srttre- ()If .t./J!VJ) COMMONWBA I TH OF PRNNSYL.AmA ) ) C/1/l..eu:J' ) Howard Brod Brownstein, CTP, 2 being first duly cautioned and swom, deposes and says: I. I am the President and CEO of The Brownstein Corporation (''TBC'' or the "Fim1"), a turnaround management and financial consulting firm which maintains an office at 441 East Hector Street, Suite 205, Conshohocken, PA 19428. I am over 18 years of age and have personal knowledge of all matters testified to herein. I make this supplemental statement (the "Supplemental Affidavit''): (a) in support of the retention ofTBC as financial advisor to FastShip, Inc., et al., debtors and debtors-in-possession in these chapter 11 cases (the "'Debtors"), and (b) in accordance with sections 327(a) and 329 ofTitle 11 (the ''Bankruptcy Code") ofthe United States Code, and Rules 2014(a), 2016(b) and 5002 ofthe Federal Rules ofBankruptcy Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules''). The Debtors, along with the last four digits of Debtor':. tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, IJlc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), f'astShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142} (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 2 The suffiX "CTP" indicates that the individual is a Turnaround Professional, a credential that has been awarded in recognition of that individual having accumulated at least five yean oftl.lrllaround consulting passed a rigorous examination covering fmaru::ll, accounting management and law, passed a reference check, undertaken to adhere to a Code of Ethics, and maintained skills through a continuing education requirement.
DOCKET NO ) 'J DATE f=ILED. !J/2 :>;zf:Z 2. My associates are Profisnc, LLC, Capital Structure Consulting, and Graphic Arts Advisors, LLC (the "Associates"). However. I will be the only professional from TBC providing services to the Debtors during the bankruptcy proceedings. If it is necessary for any of my Associates to provide services to the Debtors, we will file supplemental applications and affidavits of disinterestedness from those Associates accordingly. 3. If any of the Associates are approved to provide services to t..'Ie Debtors, compensation will be shared among the Associates based on percentage of billings. 4. TBC waives all amounts due and owing from the Debtors as of the Petition Date. FURTHER AFFIANT SA YETH NAUGHT. Howard Brod Bro\VflStein, CTP SWORN TO BEFORE ME and subscribed in my presence this 1f day of
Notary Public 2- , 2012. Doc7J31171 Ver2 EXHIBITC In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) FASTSHIP, INC., eta!., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) Debtors. 1 ) (Joint Administration Pending) ) ) Re: Docket Nos. 4, 13 FINAL ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING DEBTORS TO INCUR POST- PETITION SUPERPRIORITY AND SECURED INDEBTEDNESS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 105(A), 362, AND 364 (C) AND (D) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE; (II) SCHEDULING A FINAL HEARING; AND (III) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF This matter is before the Court on the motion (the "Motion"),2 ofFastShip, Inc. ("FSI"), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. ("FSA") and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. ("TGC", together with FSI and FSA, the "Debtors" and each individually, a "Debtor"), debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases, (the "Cases"), pursuant to sections 105(a), 362 and 364(d) of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. 101 - 1532 (as amended, the "Bankruptcy Code"), rules 2002,4001 and 9014 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (as amended, the "Bankruptcy Rules") and rule 4001-2 of Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Local Rules") seeking, among other things: 2 (1) authorization for the Debtors (in such capacity, the "Borrowers") to borrow on a senior secured basis (the "Financing") in an amount not to exceed $400,000 on a final basis (the "Commitment"), pursuant to that certain Debtor-In-Possession Credit and Security Agreement (as amended in accordance with the terms thereof, the Interim The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the DIP Loan and Security Agreement Order and this Final Order, the "DIP Credit and Security Agreement" and, together with each of the Loan Documents, the "DIP Documents"), by and among the Debtors and IP Co. LLC, as lender (the "DIP Lender"); (2) authorization for the Debtors to execute and enter into the DIP Documents and to perform such other and further acts as may be required in connection with the DIP Documents; (3) authorization for the Debtors to incur secured and superpriority administrative expense DIP Obligations (as defined below) under sections 364(c) and 364( d) of the Bankruptcy Code, payable from the Debtors' estates, subject only to the Carve-Out (as defined below), to secure any and all of the DIP Obligations; ( 4) the waiver of any applicable stay to provide for the immediate effectiveness of this Final Order. Due and appropriate notice of the Motion having been provided under the circumstances in accordance with section 1 02 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 4001 (c) and (d), and the relief requested therein having been served by the Debtors on, among others, (i) United States Trustee for the District of Delaware (the "U.S. Trustee"); (ii) the Debtors' twenty largest unsecured creditors; (iii) DIP Lender or its counsel; and (iv) all other known holders of secured claims against any ofthe Debtors' assets affected by the reliefrequested in the Motion. Upon the record made and the testimony proffered at the Interim Hearing, the record in the Chapter 11 Cases, the Declaration of Roland K. Bullard, II in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and Requests for First Day Relief, and the record made at the Final Hearing, and after due deliberation and consideration and sufficient cause appearing therefor; - 2- IT IS FOUND, DETERMINED, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that:3 1. Disposition. The Motion hereby is granted on final basis on the terms set forth herein. Any objections to the relief sought in the Motion that have not previously been resolved or withdrawn hereby are overruled on the merits. This Final Order shall be valid, binding on all parties in interest and fully effective immediately upon entry by the Court. 2. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Court has jurisdiction to consider the Motion and the relief requested therein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1334. Consideration of the Motion and the relief requested therein is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b). Venue is proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409. No request has been made for the appointment of a trustee or examiner and no Committee (as defined below) has yet been appointed in the Cases. 3. Commencement of the Cases. On March 20, 2012 (the "Petition Date"), each of the Debtors filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors are continuing to operate their businesses and manage their properties as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 11 07(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. 4. Notice. Under the circumstances, the notice given by the Debtors constitutes due and sufficient notice thereof and complies with section 102 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 4001(c) and (d) and 9014. 5. Findings Regarding the Financing. (a) Good cause has been shown for the entry of this Final Order. (b) The Debtors represent that they have an immediate need to obtain the Financing to ensure that the Debtors have sufficient liquidity to finance the Debtors' operations, 3 Findings of fact shall also constitute conclusions oflaw, and conclusions of law shall also constitute findings of fact. - 3 - pay employees, satisfy other working capital and operational needs and administer and preserve the value of the Debtors' estates during the pendency of the Cases and to permit a reorganization ofthe Debtors' assets. The Debtors represent that the Debtors' incurrence of new indebtedness and other financial accommodations are vital to the preservation, maintenance, and maximization of the value of the Debtors' assets. (c) The Debtors represent that they are unable to obtain the required financing on terms more favorable than those offered by the DIP Lender under the DIP Documents and are unable to obtain adequate unsecured credit allowable under section 503(b )( 1) of the Bankruptcy Code as an administrative expense. The Debtors represent that they also are unable to obtain secured credit under sections 364(c) or 364(d) of the Bankruptcy Code on equal or more favorable terms than those set forth in the DIP Documents. The Debtors represent that a loan facility in the amount and under the terms provided by the DIP Documents is not available without the Debtors granting to the DIP Lender, subject to the Carve-Out as provided for herein, the DIP Liens and the Superpriority Claim (each, as defined below) under the terms and conditions set forth in the DIP Documents. After considering all alternatives the Debtors have concluded, in the exercise of their prudent business judgment, that the DIP Facility represents the best working capital financing available to them at this time. (d) The terms of the Financing are fair and reasonable, reflect the Debtors' exercise of prudent business judgment consistent with their fiduciary duties and constitute reasonably equivalent value and fair consideration. (e) The terms ofthe Financing have been negotiated in good faith and at arm's length among the Debtors and the DIP Lender. All of the Debtors' obligations and indebtedness arising under, in respect of, or in connection with, the Financing and the DIP - 4- Documents, including, but not limited to, (i) all loans made to the Debtors pursuant to the DIP Documents and (ii) all Obligations incurred (collectively, the "DIP Obligations"), have been extended by the DIP Lender in good faith, as that term is used in section 364(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, and in express reliance upon the protections offered by section 364(e) ofthe Bankruptcy Code. The DIP Lender shall be entitled to the full protection of section 364( e) of the Bankruptcy Code in the event that this Final Order or any provision herein is vacated, reversed or modified, on appeal or otherwise. (f) The Debtors have requested entry of this Final Order pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 4001(c) and (d). The Debtors represent that, absent the relief in this Final Order, the Debtors' estates will be immediately and irreparably harmed. Consummation of the Financing, therefore, is in the best interests ofthe Debtors' estates. 6. Authorization of the Financing and the DIP Documents. (a) The Debtors hereby are authorized to enter into the DIP Documents. The Borrowers are hereby authorized to borrow money pursuant to the DIP Documents in the principal amount of Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000) Dollars (plus interest, as provided for in the DIP Documents), on a final basis. In accordance with the terms of this Final Order and the DIP Documents, the borrowings under the DIP Documents shall be used solely for purposes permitted under the DIP Documents. (b) In furtherance of the foregoing and without further approval of the Court, each Debtor is authorized and directed on a final basis to perform all acts, to make, execute and deliver all instruments and documents (including the execution or recordation of security agreements, mortgages and financing statements), that may be required or necessary for the Debtors' performance ofthe DIP Obligations, including: - 5- (i) the execution, delivery and performance of the DIP Documents and any exhibits attached thereto; and (ii) the performance of all other acts required under or in connection with the DIP Documents. (c) Upon the entry ofthis Final Order, the DIP Documents shall constitute valid and binding obligations of the Debtors, enforceable against each Debtor party thereto in accordance with the terms of the DIP Documents. With respect to the amount borrowed pursuant to this Final Order, no DIP Obligation, payment, transfer or grant of security under the DIP Documents or this Final Order shall be stayed, restrained, voidable, or recoverable under the Bankruptcy Code or under any applicable law (including under section 502( d) of the Bankruptcy Code), or subject to any defense, disallowance, recharacterization, reduction, setoff, recoupment or counterclaim. 7. Termination of DIP Loan Documents. The obligation to lend money under the DIP Credit and Security Agreement (but no other provision of the DIP Credit and Security Agreement or the Final Order), shall immediately and automatically terminate (except as the DIP Lender may otherwise agree) upon receipt ofthe Termination Notice by Borrowers (the "Termination Event"). Upon receipt of a Termination Notice, Debtors shall provide an accounting to Lender of all funds received by Debtors, all Allowed Payments (as defined in the DIP Credit and Security Agreement, and all amounts necessary to pay all fees owing to the US Trustee for all quarters not yet paid, including the quarter in which the Termination notice is received after calculating such quarterly US Trustee fee taking into consideration that all funds in the Borrowers' account will be paid out in such quarter and to pay to Lender all unused borrowed funds (the "Unused Funds"), consisting of the borrowed funds less all Allowed - 6 - Payments and the unpaid quarterly fees owing to the US Trustee's office and any fees owing to the Clerk's office. 8. Superpriority Claim. (a) Pursuant to section 364(c)(l) of the Bankruptcy Code, all ofthe DIP Obligations shall constitute an allowed administrative expense claim against the Debtors (the "Superpriority Claim"), with priority over any and all administrative expenses, diminution claims, and all other claims against the Debtors, now existing or hereafter arising, of any kind whatsoever, including all administrative expenses of the kind specified in sections 503(b) and 507(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and over any and all administrative expenses or other claims arising under sections 105,326,328,330,331, 503(b), 506(c), 507, 546(c), 726, 1113 or 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code, whether or not such expenses or claims may become secured by a judgment lien or other non-consensual lien, levy or attachment, subject, in each instance, only to the payment of the Carve-Out. (b) The term "Carve-Out" means, subject to the proviso below, an amount necessary to pay (i) all fees required to be paid to the clerk of the Bankruptcy Court and to the Office of the United States Trustee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1930(a), (ii) all allowed but unpaid fees and expenses incurred by professionals of the Borrowers, in respect of allowances of compensation for services rendered or reimbursement of expenses awarded by the Bankruptcy Court to the Professionals (not including the Claims Agent, who for purposes of the Carve Out shall not be included in the Professional Fee Carve Out, but shall be included in (iii) below), in an aggregate amount not to exceed $195,000, and (iii) all amounts paid or accrued in accordance with an approved budget, until the receipt ofthe Termination Notice. The payment of the fees and expenses described in clauses (ii) of this paragraph shall only be to the extent authorized in, - 7 - and in accordance with the Budget (as same may be modified by agreement of the Borrower and Lender), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and which was delivered by the Debtors to and approved by the DIP Lender, and the payment of the fees and expenses described in clause (ii) of this paragraph shall be subject to, among other things, entry of an order of the Court allowing for the payment of such amounts. (c) In the event of a termination of funding by Lender, any amounts of the Carve-Out that have accrued through the date of receipt of such Termination Notice from Lender shall be charged against the funds borrowed from Lender; provided, however, that all fees required to be paid to the clerk of the Bankruptcy Court and to the Office of the United States Trustee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1930(a) shall be charged first against the funds borrowed from Lender, and second from all other assets of the Estate; provided further, however, that, in no event shall the Carve-Out include any fees or expenses incurred after the receipt of such Termination Notice, except that the Carve-Out shall include all fees required to be paid to the clerk ofthe Bankruptcy Court and to the Office of the United States Trustee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1930(a), whether incurred before or after the receipt of such Termination Notice. Nothing in the previous sentence shall impact the obligation of the borrowers to pay to the Lender the Unused Funds as defined in paragraph 7 hereof. Further, nothing herein shall be construed to impair the ability of any party in interest in the Chapter 11 Cases to object to the reasonableness of any of the professional fees, expenses, reimbursement or compensation described above. 9. DIP Liens. As security for the DIP Obligations, the security interests and liens described in subparagraphs (a) through (c) below hereby are granted to the DIP Lender for its own benefit (all property identified in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) below being collectively - 8 - referred to as the "DIP Collateral") (all such liens and security interests granted to the DIP Lender, for its benefit pursuant to this Final Order and the DIP Documents, the "DIP Liens"). The DIP Liens shall be subject to the Carve-Out. For the avoidance of doubt, the DIP Collateral shall not include any proceeds or property recovered or otherwise the subject of successful causes of action under sections 502(d), 544, 545, 547,548,549 and 550 ofthe Bankruptcy Code, or any other avoidance actions under the Bankruptcy Code or other applicable law (collectively, the "Avoidance Actions"), nor shall the DIP Collateral include the Debtors' cash on hand as of the Petition Date or any accounts receivables owed to the Debtors or any of them as of the Petition Date or collected after the Petition Date. The DIP Liens shall be valid, enforceable, effective and perfected by operation of law on a final basis immediately upon entry of this Final Order by the Court and without the necessity of the execution, recordation or filing by the Debtors or the DIP Lender of mortgages, title certificates, security agreements, pledge agreements, financing statements, control agreements or other agreements. (a) First Lien on Cash Balances and Unencumbered Property. Pursuant to Section 364( c )(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, the DIP Obligations shall be at all times secured by a valid, binding, continuing, enforceable and fully-perfected first priority senior security interest in and Lien on all unencumbered funds (except for funds of the Borrowers on hand as of the Petition Date and any accounts receivables and proceeds of same, owed to Debtors or any of them, as of the Petition Date or collected after the Petition Date), pre- and post-petition tangible and intangible property of the Borrowers' estates in the Chapter 11 Case of any nature whatsoever (both real and personal), whether existing on the Petition Date or thereafter acquired, and the proceeds thereof, wherever located that, on or as of the Petition Date is not subject to valid, perfected and non-avoidable Liens, including, without limitation, all cash and cash - 9 - collateral (except as set forth above) of the Borrowers (whether maintained with the Lender or otherwise) and any investment of such cash and cash collateral, all future accounts receivable, tax refund claims, net insurance/condemnation proceeds or any rights to payment whether arising before or after the Petition Date, inventory, general intangibles, chattel paper, contracts, documents, instruments, interests in leaseholds, real properties, fixtures, machinery and equipment, vehicles, deposit accounts, patents, copyrights, trademarks, tradenames, rights under license agreements and other intellectual property, and the proceeds of the foregoing. (b) Liens Junior to Certain Other Liens with Respect to Certain Property of the Debtors. Pursuant to Section 364(c)(3) ofthe Bankruptcy Code, the DIP Obligations shall be at all times secured by valid, binding, continuing, enforceable and fully-perfected second priority, junior security interests and junior Liens (except for funds of the Borrowers on hand as of the Petition Date and any accounts receivables, and the proceeds of same, owed to Debtors or any of them, as of the Petition Date or collected after the Petition Date), on all pre- and post- petition property of the Debtors (other than the property described in clauses (ii) and (iv) of Section 2.08(b ), as to which the Liens and security interests in favor of the Lender will be as described in such clauses), whether now existing or hereafter acquired, that are subject to valid, perfected and non-avoidable Permitted Liens in existence on the Petition Date or to valid Permitted Liens in existence on the Petition Date that are perfected subsequent to the Petition Date as permitted by Section 546(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. (c) Priming Liens, Liens Securing the Obligations and Other Liens. Notwithstanding anything in 9(b) above, and to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, pursuant to Section 364(d)(l) of the Bankruptcy Code, the DIP Obligations shall be at all times secured by a valid, binding, continuing, enforceable and fully-perfected first priority senior - 10- priming security interest in, and a senior priming Lien on (except for funds ofthe Borrowers on hand as of the Petition Date and any accounts receivables, and the proceeds of same, owed to Debtors or any of them, as of the Petition Date or collected after the Petition Date), all of the tangible and intangible pre- and post-petition property of the Borrowers, including without limitation, (A) such property of the Borrowers described in clause (ii) of Section 2.08(b ), and (B) the proceeds of the foregoing, whether now existing or hereafter acquired that is subject to any existing Liens (whether or not valid or perfected) including, without limitation, the liens securing the obligations existing on the Petition Date. 10. Adequate Protection. Based on the evidence presented by the Debtors at hearing on the Motion for interim relief, it appears that the security interests held by pre-petition secured lenders may have little to no value. Consequently, there is no need for adequate protection as to any diminution in the value of the collateral ofthe pre-petition lenders, especially given the amount that is to be lent by the DIP Lender on a final basis is limited to $400,000. To the extent adequate protection is required on a final basis, based on the evidence presented by the Debtors at the hearing on the Motion, the pre-petition secured lenders are adequately protected by the increased value of their security gained through the reorganization process, which is funded by the DIP loans. 11. Limitation on Charging Expenses Against Collateral. Except to the extent of the Carve-Out, no expenses of administration of the Cases or any future proceeding that may result therefrom, including liquidation in bankruptcy or other proceedings under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, shall be charged against or recovered from the DIP Collateral pursuant to section 506( c) of the Bankruptcy Code or any similar principle of law without the prior written - 11 - consent of the DIP Lender. No such consent shall be implied from any other action, inaction, or acquiescence by the DIP Lender. 12. Limitation on Use of Financing Proceeds. Notwithstanding anything herein or in any other order by the Court to the contrary, no borrowings under the Financing, DIP Collateral or the Carve-Out may be used (i) to object, contest or raise any defense to, the validity, perfection, priority, extent or enforceability of any amount due under the DIP Documents, or the liens or claims granted under this Final Order or the DIP Documents, (ii) to assert any action for preferences, fraudulent conveyances, other avoidance power claims or any other claims, counterclaims or causes of action, objections, contests or defenses against the DIP Lender, or its respective agents, affiliates, representatives, attorneys or advisors, in respect of the DIP Documents, (iii) to prevent, hinder or otherwise delay the DIP Lender's assertion, enforcement or realization on the DIP Collateral in accordance with the DIP Documents or this Final Order, (iv) to seek to modify any of the rights granted to the DIP Lender under this Final Order or under the DIP Documents, or (v) to pay any amount on account of any claims or expenses arising prior to or after the Petition Date unless such payments are approved by this Final Order (to the extent requested in the Motion) or are consistent with the Budget (as same may be modified and approved by Borrower and Lender) was approved (to the extent necessary) by an order of the Court. 13. Binding Effect; Successors and Assigns. The DIP Documents and the provisions of this Final Order, including all findings herein, shall be binding upon all parties in interest in the Cases, including the DIP Lender, all Committees appointed in the Cases and the Debtors and their respective successors and assigns (including any chapter 7 or chapter 11 trustee hereinafter appointed or elected for the estate of any of the Debtors) and shall inure to the benefit - 12- of the DIP Lender and the Debtors and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that the DIP Lender shall have no obligation to extend any financing to any chapter 7 trustee, chapter 11 trustee, examiner or similar responsible person appointed for the estates of the Debtors. The determination to make any loan under the DIP Documents and/or the exercise of any rights or remedies as and when permitted pursuant to this Final Order or the DIP Documents, shall not deem the DIP Lender to be in control of the operations of the Debtors or to be acting as a "responsible person" or "owner or operator" with respect to the operation or management of the Debtors (as such terms, or any similar terms, are used in the United States Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 29 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. as amended, or any similar federal or state statute). 14. Rights Reserved. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the entry of this Final Order is without prejudice to, and does not constitute a waiver of, expressly or implicitly, or otherwise impair (a) any of the rights, claims, privileges, objections or defenses (whether legal, equitable or otherwise) of the DIP Lender under the Bankruptcy Code or under non-bankruptcy law, including, without limitation, the right of such parties to (i) request modification of the automatic stay of section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, (ii) request dismissal ofthe Cases, conversion of the Cases to cases under chapter 7 ofthe Bankruptcy Code, or appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or examiner, or (iii) propose, subject to the provisions of section 1121 of the Bankruptcy Code, a chapter 11 plan or plans or (b) any other rights, claims or privileges of the DIP Lender (whether legal, contractual, equitable or otherwise) against any person or entity in any court. 15. Agreed Budget and Use of Funds. The Debtors represent that the Budget is achievable and will allow the Debtors to operate in the Cases without the accrual of unpaid - 13 - administrative expenses. The DIP Lender is relying upon the Debtors' compliance with the Budget in accordance with this Final Order in determining to continue lending in accordance with the DIP Documents. The Debtors shall use the loans or advances made under, or in connection with, the DIP Documents solely as provided in the DIP Documents (including in accordance with the Budget, as such Budget may be extended, varied, supplemented, or otherwise modified in accordance with the provisions of the DIP Documents). The Debtors shall not, without the prior written consent of the DIP Lender, use any amounts loaned or advanced under the DIP Documents or proceeds ofthe DIP Collateral in an amount in excess of the amounts budgeted other than as set forth in the DIP Documents. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Debtors shall be deemed to be in compliance thereof to the extent the aggregate cumulative expenditures or obligations incurred are not in excess often percent (10%) of the aggregate amount set forth in the Budget for the applicable time period. 16. Amendments. The DIP Documents may be amended, modified, supplemented, or the provisions thereof waived in accordance with their terms, without further order of this Court or notice to any party; provided, however, that if such amendment, modification, supplement, or waiver is material and/or is adverse to the Debtors' estates, such amendment, modification, supplement, or waiver may only take place pursuant to an order of the Court, after notice and a hearing. 17. No Third Party Rights. Except as explicitly provided for herein, this Final Order does not create any rights for the benefit of any third party, creditor, equity holder or any direct, indirect, or incidental beneficiary. 18. Final Order Effective Immediately. This Final Order shall constitute findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall take effect and be fully enforceable immediately upon - 14- entry hereof. Notwithstanding Bankruptcy Rules 4001(a)(3), 6004(h), 6006(d), 7062 or 9024 or any other Bankruptcy Rule, or Rule 62(a) ofthe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, this Final Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry and there shall be no stay of execution or effectiveness of this Final Order. 19. Priority of Terms. To the extent of any conflict between or among (a) the express terms or provisions of any of the DIP Documents, the Motion, any other order of this Court, or any other agreements, on the one hand, and (b) the terms and provisions of this Final Order, on the other hand, unless such term or provision herein is phrased in terms of "as defined in" or "as more fully described in" the DIP Loan Documents, the terms and provisions of this Final Order shall govern. Dated: Wilmington, DE _____ ,2012 HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON United States Bankruptcy Judge - 15 - EXHIBIT A BUDGET Doc 7108388 Ver 4 Budget at Filing Variance Proposed Revised Budget -- 4/9/12 (3/20/12) (filing- April May Remainder revised) Bankruptcy Budget BFC&A (debtors' counsel) 71,500 58,500 45,000 175,000 175,000 The Brownstein Corporation (financial advisor) 10,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 US Trustee 975 4,225 5,200 7,000 1,800 Claims agent 7,500 7,500 15,000 30,000 30,000 Roland Bullard (compensation) 16,400 16,400 24,600 57,400 57,400 Kathryn Chambers (compensation) 8,750 8,750 13,125 30,625 30,625 Employer payroll taxes (on Bullard & Chambers camp) 3,700 1,991 2,886 8,577 (8,577) FastShip, Inc. office expenses 8,348 6,562 11,972 26,882 25,000 (1,882) D&Otail 30,774 30,774 26,378 (4,396} Contingency (7,947) 20,297 15,542 28,597 13,055 150,000 125,000 125,000 400,000 400,000 EXHIBITD In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) F ASTSHIP, INC., et al., 1 ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) Debtors. ) (Joint Administration Pending) ) ) Re: Docket No.5 ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR INTERIM PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO PROFESSIONALS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 105(A) AND 331 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE Upon the motion of FastShip, Inc. ("FSI"), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. ("FSA") and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. ("TGC", together with FSI and FSA, the "Debtors" and each individually, a "Debtor"), debtors and debtors in possession, pursuant to sections 1 05(a) and 331 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") for entry of an order authorizing and establishing procedures for interim payment of compensation and reimbursement of expenses to professionals retained in these cases (the "Motion"); the Court having reviewed the Motion, and having heard the statements of counsel for the Debtors in support thereof and the relief requested therein; and it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334, and it appearing that sections 105(a), 331, 327 ofthe Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule 2016, and Local Rule 2016-1 provide the statutory bases supporting the Motion, and it appearing that this matter is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. 157(b); and it appearing that the Motion is in the best interests of the Debtors, their estates and creditors, and adequate notice of the Motion and opportunity for objection having been given; and it appearing The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. that no other notice need be given; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause therefore, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED as set forth herein; and it is further ORDERED that except as otherwise provided in an order of the Court authorizing the retention of a particular ProfessionaP, that Professionals may submit requests and applications for, and the Debtors may pay the Professionals, interim compensation and reimbursement of expenses tor services rendered and expenses incurred in this case in accordance with and subject to the following Interim Fee Payment Procedures: 2 a. On or before the 25th day of each month following the month for which compensation is sought, beginning with April 2012, each Professional seeking interim compensation under these Interim Fee Payment Procedures shall file with the Court an application (the "Monthly Fee Application"), pursuant to section 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, for interim approval and allowance of compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred during the immediately preceding month (the "Compensation Period") and serve a copy of such Monthly Fee Application on: (a) Debtors, 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103; (b) counsel for the Debtors, Raymond H. Lemisch, Esq., Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP, 222 Delaware A venue, Suite 801, Wilmington, DE 19801; (c) counsel for the Committee (if any); (d) the lender, IP Co. LLC, c/o Donald E. Stout, Esq., Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP, Suite 1800, 1300 North Seventeenth Street, Arlington, VA 22209; and (e) Office of the United States Trustee, 844 King Street, Suite 2207, Wilmington, DE 19801, Attn: Juliet Sarkessian (the "Notice Parties"). All Monthly Fee Applications shall comply with the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, applicable Third Circuit law, and the Local Rules ofthis Court. b. Each Notice Party receiving a Monthly Fee Application will have fifteen (15) days after the date of service thereof to review the Monthly Fee Application and serve an objection, if any, thereto. At the expiration of the Objection Deadline, if no objections have been raised, the Professional or the Debtors shall file a certificate of no objection with the Court, after which the Debtors shall be authorized to pay such Professional eighty percent (80%) ofthe fees and one hundred percent (100%) of the expense All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion. 2 reimbursements requested in the Monthly Fee Application (the "Maximum Interim Payment"). c. In the event that a Notice Party has an objection to the compensation or reimbursement sought in a particular Monthly Fee Application, such objecting party shall, on or before the applicable Objection Deadline, serve upon the Professional whose statement is objected to, and except to the extent duplicative of the foregoing clause, the other persons designated to receive the Monthly Fee Applications in subparagraph (a) above, a written objection thereto, together with a complete description and statement setting forth the precise nature of the objection and the amount at issue. Any such Objection shall identifY with specificity the objectionabie fees and/or expenses, including the amount of such objected to fees and/or expenses, and the basis for such objection. Thereafter, the objecting party and the affected Professional may attempt to resolve the Objection on a consensual basis. If the parties are unable to reach a resolution within 20 days of service of the Objection, the affected Professional may either (i) file a response to the Objection with the Court, together with a request for payment of the difference between the Maximum Interim Payment and the Alternative Minimum Payment (as defined below) made to the affected Professional (the "Incremental Amount"); or (ii) forego payment of the Incremental Amount until the next interim or final fee application hearing, at which time the Court will consider and dispose of the Objection if requested by the parties. d. If a party files an Objection to a Monthly Fee Application of one of the Professionals as set forth above, and the Objection is directed to a portion of a Monthly Fee Application (less than 1 00% of the fees and expenses), the affected Professional or the Debtors may file with the Court a certification of no objection that specifies the amount of fees and the amount of expenses to which no objection has been raised and after that certificate of no objection has been filed, the Debtors are authorized to pay 80 percent of the fees and 100 percent of the expenses not subject to an objection pursuant to paragraph (c) above (the "Alternative Minimum Payment"). e. If a Monthly Fee Application of any Professional exceeds the maximum amount allocated to such Professional under any budget approved by the Court in connection with the DIP Financing (a "Budget"), such maximum amount being calculated after applying any applicable roll-forward credit balances from prior periods under such Professional's allocation in the Budget, the Debtors shall not pay any such excess amount unless and until the Court enters an order authorizing payment of such excess amount pursuant to the affected Professional's Interim Fee Application (defined below). 3 f. The first Monthly Fee Applications shall be due on or before April 25, 2012 and may include fees and expenses from the Petition Date through and including March 31, 2012. g. These Interim Fee Payment Procedures shall not waive any statutory requirements of the Professionals to obtain interim and final orders of the Court approving their compensation, all amounts paid or reimbursed hereunder remaining expressly subject to the Court's authority to disgorge any such amounts pending final allowance by the Court. h. Every three months each ofthe Professionals shall file with the Court and serve on the Notice Parties, an application for interim Court approval and allowance of compensation and reimbursement of expenses sought in the Monthly Fee Applications filed during such three-month period (individually, an "Interim Fee Application," and collectively, "Interim Fee Applications"), in accordance with Bankruptcy Code section 331 and further orders of the Court. Such Interim Fee Applications shall be filed and served no later than the 30th day following the last day of the compensation period for which compensation is sought. The Interim Fee Application must identify the Monthly Fee Applications that are the subject of the Interim Fee Application Request and any other information requested by the Court or required by the local rules. The Interim Fee Application shall be filed with the Court and served on the Notice Parties within 30 days after the end of the interim fee period for which the request seeks allowance of fees and reimbursement of expenses. The first Interim Fee Application should cover the interim fee period from the Petition Date through June 30, 2012. 1. Pursuant to further Orders of the Court, hearings on Interim Fee Applications may be consolidated at periodic omnibus hearings as reasonably necessary to conserve the estate's resources and ensure judicial economy. The Debtors shall request a hearing on the pending Interim Fee Applications at least every six months; however, the Debtors may request that a hearing be held every three months or at such other intervals as the Court deems appropriate. J. All Interim Fee Applications shall comply with the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the guidelines of the Office of the UST and the Local Rules of the Court. k. The payment of any compensation pursuant to a Monthly Fee Application, as set forth herein, shall not prejudice the rights of any parties in interest from objecting to, or responding to any objection to, any Interim Fee Application or final fee application under Bankruptcy Code section 330. m. The pendency of an Objection to payment of compensation or reimbursement of expenses shall not disqualify a Professional from the future payment of 4 compensation or reimbursement of expenses pursuant to the Interim Fee Payment Procedures; and it is further ORDERED that service of the Monthly Fee Application, the Interim Fee Application, final fee applications, and hearing notices is approved as follows: (i) the Notice Parties shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Fee Applications, Interim Fee Applications, final fee applications, and notices of any hearing thereon and (ii) the parties in interest requesting notice pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002 shall be entitled to receive only the Interim Fee Applications and final fee applications and hearing notices and thereon. Notice given in accordance with this paragraph is deemed sufficient and adequate and in full compliance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Local Rules of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that the Debtors shall include all payments made to professionals in their monthly operating report, detailed so as to state the amount paid to the Professionals; and it is further ORDERED that all time periods referenced in this Order shall be calculated m accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a); and it is further ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from this Order. Dated: Wilmington, DE _____ ,2012 HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON, United States Bankruptcy Judge 5 Doc 7135285 Vcr 2 EXHIBITE In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) F ASTSHIP, INC., et al., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) I Debtors. ) (Joint Administration Pending) ) ) Re: Docket No. _...___ ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 327(a) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF BENESCH, FRIEDLANDER, COPLAN & ARONOFF LLP AS ATTORNEYS FOR DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION Upon the application (the "Application") of FastShip, Inc., et al., the debtors and debtors- in-possession in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases (the "Debtors") for entry of an order authorizing the employment and retention ofthe firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP ("BFC&A" or the "Firm") as the Debtors' attorneys pursuant to section 327(a) of Title 11 (the "Bankruptcy Code") ofthe United States Code; and the Court having reviewed the verified statement of Raymond H. Lemisch (the "Lemisch Affidavit"), a member ofthe Firm, as well as Mr. Lemisch's supplemental verified statement (the "Supplemental Affidavit"); and the Court being satisfied based on the representations made in the Application, the Lemisch Affidavit and the Supplemental Affidavit that the attorneys neither hold nor represent any interest adverse to the Debtors' estates, that they are disinterested persons as that term is defined under section 101(14) ofthe Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) ofthe Bankruptcy Code; that notice of the Application was provided to the Office of the United States Trustee for this region and requisite parties in interest and that such notice is sufficient, and that The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. employment of the Firm is necessary and would be in the best interests ofthe estates; and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT: 1. The Application is granted as set forth herein. 2. In accordance with section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors, as debtors-in-possession, shall be and hereby are authorized to employ and retain the firm of BFC&A as attorneys, effective as of the Petition Date. 3. BFC&A shall file applications and be compensated in accordance with sections 330 and 331 ofthe Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and such other procedures as may be fixed by order of this Court. Dated: _______ , 2012 HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON, United States Bankruptcy Judge 2 Doc 7044485 Ver 2 EXHIBITF In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) FASTSHIP, INC., et al., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) ) (Jointly Administered) I Debtors. ) ) Re: Docket No.____,,___ ) ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 327(a) AND 1107 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF THE BROWNSTEIN CORPORATION AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION Upon the application (the "Application") ofFastShip, Inc., et al. (the "Debtors") for entry of an order authorizing the employment and retention of The Brownstein Corporation ("TBC" or the "Firm") as financial advisor to the Debtors pursuant to section 327(a) and 1107 of Title 11 (the "Bankruptcy Code") of the United States Code; and the Court having reviewed the verified statement of Howard Brod Brownstein (the "Brownstein Affidavit") as well as the supplemental verified statement of Howard Brod Brownstein (the "Supplemental Affidavit"), President and CEO of the Firm; and the Court being satisfied based on the representations made in the Application, the Brownstein Affidavit and the Supplemental Affidavit, that the Firm's professionals neither hold nor represent any interest adverse to the Debtors' estates, that they are disinterested persons as that term is defined under section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) ofthe Bankruptcy Code; that notice of the Application was provided to the Office of the United States Trustee for this region and requisite parties in interest The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-l 0968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. and that such notice is sufficient, and that employment of the Firm is necessary and would be in the best interests of the Debtors' estates; and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT: 1. The Application is granted, as set forth herein. 2. In accordance with section 327(a) and 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules 2014 and 20 16 and Local Rule 20 14-1, the Debtors are authorized to employ and retain TBC as the Debtors' financial advisor on the terms generally set forth in the ? Application, effective as of the Petition Date.- 3. Notwithstanding any language in the Advisory Agreement 3 to the contrary, no payments shall be made to TBC without prior court approval. TBC will file with this Court interim compensation motions for the monthly payment of fees, subject to a customary holdback, pursuant to the guidelines established in an interim compensation motion for case professionals filed with the Court in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules of this Court and any other applicable procedures and orders of the Court. 4. Notwithstanding anything in this Order, the Application, the Brownstein Affidavit, the Supplemental Affidavit, or the Advisory Agreement to the contrary, the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware shall retain rights to object to any fees requested by TBC based on the reasonableness standard provided for in Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code. All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning as ascribed to them in the Application. The term "Advisory Agreement" includes the Advisory Agreement, effective as of May 13, 2011, and the First Modification Agreement, effective as of May 13, 20 II, which are attached as exhibits to the Application. 5. The Debtors are authorized to indemnify and hold harmless TBC, its professionals and employees, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Advisory Agreement, subject to the following conditions: (a) TBC shall not be entitled to indemnification, contribution, or reimbursement for services other than the services provided under the Advisory Agreement, unless such services and the indemnification, contribution, or reimbursement therefor are approved by the Court; (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Advisory Agreement, the Debtors shall have no obligation to indemnify any person, or provide contribution or reimbursement to any person, for any claim or expense to the extent that it is either (i) judicially determined (the determination having become final and no longer subject to appeal) to have arisen from that person's gross negligence or willful misconduct; (ii) for a contractual dispute in which the Debtors allege the breach ofTBC's contractual obligations unless the Court determines that indemnification, contribution, or reimbursement would be permissible pursuant to In reUnited Artist Theatre Co., 315 F.3d 217 (3d Cir. 2003); or (iii) settled prior to judicial determination as to the exclusions set forth in clauses (i) and (ii), but determined by this Court, after notice and a hearing, to be a claim or expense for which that person should not receive indemnity, contribution, or reimbursement under the terms of the Advisory Agreement as modified by this Order; (c) During the pendency ofthe Debtors' cases, the limitation ofliability provision in the Advisory Agreement shall have no force or effect. (d) If, before the earlier of (i) the entry of an order confirming a chapter 11 plan in these Chapter 11 Cases (that order having become a final order no longer subject to appeal) and (ii) the entry of an order closing these Chapter 11 Cases, TBC believes that it is entitled to payment of any amounts by the Debtors on account of the Debtors' indemnification, contribution, or reimbursement obligations under the Advisory Agreement as modified by this Order), including without limitation the advancement of defense costs, TBC must file an application before this Court, and the Debtors may not pay any such amounts to TBC before the entry of an order by this Court approving the payment. This subparagraph (d) is intended only to specify the period of time under which this Court shaH have jurisdiction over any request for payment by TBC for indemnification, contribution, or reimbursement, and not a provision limiting the duration of the Debtors' obligation to indemnify TBC. 6. To the extent that this Order in inconsistent with the Advisory Agreement with respect to the terms and conditions ofTBC's retention and employment by the Debtors in these Chapter 11 Cases, the terms of this Order shall govern. 7. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any payment to be made, or authorization contained, hereunder shall be subject to the requirements imposed on the Debtors under any approved debtor-in-possession financing facility. 8. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted pursuant to this Order in accordance with the Application. 9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Application, the Brownstein Affidavit, the Supplemental Affidavit or the Advisory Agreement, during the course of the Debtors' cases, this Court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising or related to the implementation and enforcement ofthis Order, and the execution or interpretation of the Advisory Agreement. 10. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Advisory Agreement, there shall be no automatic renewal of the terms of the Advisory Agreement after any Ending Date. 11. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Advisory Agreement, nothing herein approves the payment of any bonuses to any persons or entities. Dated: , 2012 ------ HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON, United States Bankruptcy Judge Doc 7044471 Ver 3 EXHIBITG In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) F ASTSHIP, INC., et al., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) ) (Jointly Administered) Debtors. 1 ) ) Re: Docket No. --- ) ORDER GRANTING MOTION OF FASTSHIP INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ASSUME CERTAIN EXECUTORY CONTRACTS UNDER 11 U.S.C. 365 AND NOW, this __ day of ________ ,, 2012, upon consideration ofthe Motion ofFastShip Inc. for Authorization to Assume Certain Executory Contracts Under 11 U.S. C. 365 (the "Motion"), and upon further consideration of any opposition thereto, and the Court finding that: (a) it has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); (c) venue of this proceeding and this Motion in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; (d) due and proper notice of and an opportunity to be heard with respect to the Motion having been provided and that no other or further notice need be provided; (e) assumption ofthe Executory Contracts2 identified on Exhibit A to the Motion is beneficial to the bankruptcy estates; and (f) FSI has demonstrated, if and to the extent required, adequate assurance of future performance under the Executory Contracts; and after due deliberation and good cause appearing therefor, both on the record and as otherwise shown, it is hereby: ORDERED, that the Motion is GRANTED as set forth herein; and it is further The Debtors. along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)). FastShip Atlantic. Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thomycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia. PA 19103. 2 Unless otherwise det1ned herein, all capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion. ORDERED, that FSI is AUTHORIZED to assume each of the Executory Contracts, as modified, listed on Exhibit A to the Motion, which Executory Contracts shall be deemed assumed as of the date of this Order; and it is further ORDERED, that FSI is AUTHORIZED to pay Mr. Bullard's reduced compensation in the amount of $16,400 per month3 in cash during the first two months following the Petition Date and $8,200 per month in cash during the third through fifth months following the Petition Date; after the fifth month no further compensation will be payable to Mr. Bullard for services rendered in these chapter 11 cases; and it is further ORDERED, that FSI is AUTHORIZED to pay Ms. Chambers' reduced compensation of $8,750 per month in cash during the first two months following the Petition Date and $4,375 per month in cash during the third through fifth months following the Petition Date;4 after the fifth month no further compensation will be payable to Ms. Chambers for services rendered in these chapter 11 cases; and it is further ORDERED, that FSI is AUTHORIZED to pay the Cure Amounts in Exhibit A to the Motion as administrative claims, payable only from the proceeds ofthe IP Litigation (by way of judgment or settlement) after the payment of any allowed claims properly perfected in the IP Litigation, or as set forth in any confirmed Plan of Reorganization in these proceedings; and it is further ORDERED, that the Executory Contracts shall terminate (without any concomitant administrative claim allowed against the Debtors' estates, except for the Cure Amounts as set forth on Exhibit A to the Motion and any unpaid compensation up to the date of 3 4 For purposes of this Order and the obligations owed to Ms. Chambers and Mr. Bullard during these chapter II proceedings. a "month" shall be a thirty-day period with the first month following the Petition Date to be that period from March 20, 2012 through Aprill8, 2012. The second month shall be the next succeeding thirty day period and so on. To the extent that FSI does not have sufficient funds to pay employer payroll taxes, these amounts will be further reduced to cover employer payroll taxes. -2 termination, as modified in this Order) upon the occurrence of any of the following: the date on which a plan is confirmed and becomes effective in these cases; conversion of these cases to cases under Chapter 7; or dismissal ofthese cases; and it is further ORDERED, that the Debtors are AUTHORIZED to take all other and further actions as it deems necessary and appropriate to effectuate the relief granted pursuant to this Order in accordance with the Motion; and it is further ORDERED, that the Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to this Order and any of the issues raised in the Motion. HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON United States Bankruptcy Judge - 3 - Doc 7137755 Ver 2 EXHIBITH In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter II ) FASTSHIP, INC., et al., ) Case No. I2-I0968 (BLS) ) (Jointly Administered) Debtors. I ) ) Re: Docket No. - - - . J ~ : . . . . . L ) ORDER ESTABLISHING BAR DATE FOR FILING PROOFS OF PREPETITION CLAIMS AND APPROVING NOTICE OF BAR DATE This matter came on for consideration on the Motion2 of FastShip, Inc. ("FSI"), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. ("FSA") and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. ("TGC", together with FSI and FSA, the "Debtors" and each individually, a "Debtor"), debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned chapter II cases, pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3 003 ( c )(3) for entry of an order (I) fixing 5:00p.m. (E.D.T.) on June I, 20I2 as the date and time (the "Bar Date") by which proofs of claim must be filed by all parties in interest that hold or allege to hold a claim (as defined in Bankruptcy Code 101(5)) (a "Claim" or "Claims"), against one or more ofthe Debtors; and (II) pursuant to Bankruptcy Rules 2002(a)(7), 2002(m), and 9007 approving the form of notice of the Bar Date (the "Bar Date Notice") and the form of proof of claim (the "Proof of Claim") to be attached to the Bar Date Notice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, the Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334, and this being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); it further appearing to the Court that (a) notice ofthe Motion was adequate 2 The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 50 I, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Capitalized terms not defined have the meanings given to them in the Motion. and appropriate under the circumstances and that (b) the legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion establish just cause for the relief granted herein; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: I. The Motion is granted, as set forth herein. 2. The form of Bar Date Notice attached hereto as Exhibit A and the manner and procedures for serving the Bar Date Notice as proposed in the Motion, as modified herein, are approved. 3. In accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 3003(c)(3), the Bar Date and time for filing of Proofs of Claim against the Debtors is established as 5:00p.m. (E.D.T.) on June 1, 2012 (the "General Bar Date"), except for proofs of claim of governmental units, for which the applicable Bar Date is established as 5:00p.m. (E.D.T.) on September 17, 2012 (the "Governmental Bar Date"). The Governmental Bar Date shall apply only to governmental units. The General Bar Date applies to all holders of claims that are not governmental units. 4. All persons and entities (collectively, "Creditors"), including, without limitation, individuals, former and present employees, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and governmental units, who have, may have, or may assert any Claims ("Prepetition Claims" and each individually a "Prepetition Claim") against the Debtors arising prior to March 20, 2012 (the "Petition Date"), including, without limitation, any Prepetition Claims arising from the exercise of any statutory or common-law right of reclamation, any Prepetition Claims arising pursuant to the rejection of an executory contract or lease, and each and every other Prepetition Claim asserted by any Creditors, whether of a general unsecured, priority, or secured status, must, on or 2 before the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable, file a Proof of Claim substantially in the form attached to the Motion as Exhibit B. 5. Each Proof of Claim must: (i) be written in English; (ii) be denominated in lawful currency of the United States; (iii) conform substantially to the form provided with the Bar Date Notice; (iv) state the specific Debtor against which it is filed; (v) set forth the basis for the claim; (vi) include supporting documentation or an explanation as to why such documentation is not available; and (vii) be signed by the claimant or, if the claimant is not an individual, by an authorized agent of the claimant. 6. Except as explained below, any holder of a Claim that is required to file a Proof of Claim and fails to do so, including any person or entity (a) whose Claim is not listed in the schedules of liabilities filed by the Debtors on the Petition Date, or any amendment thereto (the "Schedules"), but who nonetheless is served the Bar Date Notice or (b) whose Claim is listed in the Schedules as disputed, contingent, unliquidated or undetermined, and who fails to file a Proof of Claim on or before the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable, may be forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting any Claim that such person or entity possesses or may possess against the Debtors, from receiving distributions on account of any such Claim, and from voting upon any plan proposed in these cases; provided, however, that a holder of a Claim who does not file a Proof of Claim shall be able to vote upon, and receive distributions under, any plan of reorganization or liquidation in this case to the extent, and in such amount, as any undisputed, noncontingent and liquidated claims identified in the Schedules on behalf of such holder of a Claim, unless otherwise ordered by this Court. 7. The following persons or entities may, but need not, file a Proof of Claim: 3 Any claimant (i) whose Prepetition Claim is listed on the Schedules, and not identified as being "disputed," "contingent," "unliquidated" or "undetermined," (ii) who agrees that their Prepetition Claim has been accurately listed in the Schedules as to its classification and amount, and (iii) who agrees that their claim is only against the particular Debtor specified in the Schedules. 8. The following claimants should not file a Proof of Claim: (a) Any claimant whose Prepetition Claim has previously been specifically allowed by order of this Court; and (b) Any claimant who has already properly filed a Proof of Claim with the clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. 9. Creditors whose claims arise from, or as a consequence of, the rejection of an executory contract or an unexpired lease must file their Proofs of Claim on or before the later of (a) (30) days following service on such party of entry of the order approving such rejection and (b) the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable. I 0. Creditors whose Prepetition Claims are not listed in the Schedules, or who are listed in the Schedules in an amount or classification they dispute, or are listed in the Schedules as disputed, contingent, unliquidated or undetermined, or who dispute that their claim is only against the particular Debtor specified in the Schedules, and who desire to participate in these cases or share in any distribution in these cases, must file Proofs of Claim on or before the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable; provided, however, that a holder of a Claim who does not file a Proof of Claim shall be able to vote upon, and receive distributions under, any plan of reorganization or liquidation in this case to the extent, and in such amount, as any undisputed, noncontingent and liquidated claims identified in the Schedules on behalf of 4 such holder of a Claim. Creditors who desire to rely on the Schedules have the responsibility of determining that their Prepetition Claims are accurately listed. 11. All Proofs of Claim must be filed so as to be received by Omni Management Group ("Omni"), the Debtors' Claims Agent, by no later than the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable. Proofs of Claim shall be filed by mail, overnight courier or hand delivery, and shall be addressed to: FastShip, Inc. et al., Claims Processing, c/o Omni IVlanagement Group, 5955 DeSoto Avenue, Suite iOO, Woodland Hilis, CA 91367. Proofs of Claim shall be deemed filed only when actually received by Omni. 12. In the event that Debtors amend their Schedules to (a) designate a Prepetition Claim as disputed, contingent, unliquidated or undetermined, (b) change the amount of a Prepetition Claim, or (c) add a Prepetition Claim not previously listed on the original Schedules, then, and in such event, the Debtors shall notify the affected claimant of such amendment and that Creditor will be granted 30 days from the date of such notification (the date of notification shall be deemed to be the date that such notification is sent-whether by email, fax or regular mail, postage paid) within which to file a Proof of Claim. 13. Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to prejudice the Debtors' right to object to or dispute any Prepetition Claim, whether filed or scheduled, on any grounds or to subsequently designate any Prepetition Claim as disputed, contingent, unliquidated or undetermined. 14. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to limit, or in any way affect, the Debtors' ability to dispute any Proof of Claim on any ground, or to assert offsets against or defenses to any such Proof of Claim as to amount, liability or otherwise. 15. The Debtors shall mail a copy ofthe Bar Date Notice by ordinary first class mail to all known Creditors within five (5) days after entry of this Order. If so mailed, the Bar Date 5 Notice shall constitute good and sufficient service and notice of the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable and the procedures for filing Proofs of Claim. HONORABLE BRENDAN L. SHANNON United States Bankruptcy Judge 6 Doc 7138128 Ver 2 EXHIBIT A In re: IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ) Chapter 11 ) FASTSHIP, INC., eta!., ) Case No. 12-10968 (BLS) ) (Jointly Administered) Debtors. 1 ) ) NOTICE OF (I) REQUIREMENT FOR FILING PROOFS OF PREPETITION CLAIMS, (II) DEADLINE FOR FILING PROOFS OF PREPETITION CLAIMS AND (III) PROCEDURES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO: ALL CREDITORS, PARTIES IN INTEREST, AND ANY OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES ASSERTING OR ADVANCING A CLAIM IN THESE JOINTLY ADMINISTERED CASES. On March 20, 2012 (the "Petition Date"), FastShip, Inc. ("FSI"), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. ("FSA") and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. ("TGC", together with FSI and FSA, the "Debtors" and each individually, a "Debtor"), each filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors' chapter 11 cases have been consolidated for administrative purposes only. YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED. PLEASE CONSULT COUNSEL TO FULLY PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. CLAIMS BAR DATE On April_, 2012, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") entered an order (the "Bar Date Order") setting 5:00p.m. (E.D.T.) on June 1, 2012 (the "General Bar Date"), as the deadline for all persons and entities, including all individuals, former and present employees, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts, except for governmental units, to file proofs of claim ("Proofs of Claim", and each individually a "Proof of Claim") based on Claims (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(5)) against the Debtors arising prior to the Petition Date ("Prepetition Claim"). The Bar Date Order also set the Bar Date for proofs of claim of governmental units as 5:00p.m. (E.D.T.) on September 17, 2012 (the "Governmental Bar Date"). The Governmental Bar Date shall apply only to governmental units. The General Bar Date applies to all holders of claims that are not governmental units. The General Bar Date and Governmental Bar Date, and the procedures set forth below for filing a Proof of Claim apply to all Claims against the Debtors that arose prior to the Petition Date. The Debtors, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's tax identification number, are as follows: FastShip, Inc. (8309) (Case No. 12-10968 (BLS)), FastShip Atlantic, Inc. (0980) (Case No. 12-10970 (BLS)) and Thornycroft, Giles & Co., Inc. (1142) (Case No. 12-10971 (BLS)). The mailing address for the Debtors is 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 501, Philadelphia, PA 19103. PREPETITION CLAIMS A. WHO MUST FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM You must file a Proof of Claim if you hold a Prepetition Claim, unless your Prepetition Claim is of a type described in Section B or C, below. Any person or entity holding a Prepetition Claim or potential Claim against the Debtors, no matter how remote or contingent, must file a Proof of Claim on or before the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable, except as set forth below. Please note, acts or omissions of the Debtors that arose prior to the Petition Date may give rise to Claims against the Debtors that must be filed on or before the General Bar Date or Govern.lllental Bar Date, as applicable, notwithsta.11ding that such Claims may not have matured or become fixed or liquidated or certain prior to the Petition Date. B. WHO MAY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM You may file a Proof of Claim, but are not required to do so, if: (i) your Prepetition Claim is listed on the schedules of liabilities filed by the Debtors on the Petition Date, or any amendment thereto (the "Schedules"), (ii) your Prepetition Claim is not listed in the Schedules as "disputed", "contingent", "unliquidated" or "undetermined," (iii) you agree that your Prepetition Claim has been accurately listed in the Schedules as to its classification and amount, and (iv) you agree that your claim is only against the particular Debtor specified in the Schedules. C. WHO SHOULD NOT FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM You should not file a Proof of Claim if: (i) the Court has already entered an order allowing your Prepetition Claim, (ii) you have a properly filed Proof of Claim on file with the Court, or (iii) you do not have a Prepetition Claim against the Debtors. THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE A PREPETITION CLAIM OR THAT THE DEBTORS OR THE COURT BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE A PREPETITION CLAIM. D. EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND UNEXPIRED LEASES All persons and entities holding Claims arising from, or as a consequence of, the rejection by the Debtors of an executory contract or unexpired lease must be filed on or before the later of (a) thirty (30) days following service on such party of entry of the order approving such rejection and (b) the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable. 2 E. WHEN AND WHERE TO FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM Proofs of Claim must be filed so as to be received on or before the General Bar Date of June 1, 2012, or the Governmental Bar Date of September 17, 2012, as applicable, by Omni Management Group ("Omni"), the Debtors' Claims Agent, at the following address: FastShip, Inc. et al. Claims Processing c/o Omni Management Group 5955 DeSoto Avenue, Suite 100 Woodland Hills, California 91367 Proofs of Claim may be filed by mail, overnight courier or hand delivery, and will be deemed filed only when actually received by Omni. Do not file or send copies of the Proof of Claim to the Debtors or counsel for the Debtors. Copies sent by email or fax will not be accepted. If you wish to receive a file-stamped copy of your Proof of Claim, you must provide an additional copy of the Proof of Claim to Omni along with a self-addressed, postage paid return envelope. F. WHAT TO FILE FOR A CLAIM If you file a proof of your Prepetition Claim, you should use the Proof of Claim form attached as Exhibit A (Official Form B10). All Proofs of Claim must: (i) be written in English; (ii) be denominated in lawful currency of the United States; (iii) conform substantially to the form provided with this Notice; (iv) state the specific Debtor against which it is filed; (v) set forth the basis for the alleged Claim; (vi) include supporting documentation or an explanation as to why such documentation is not available; and (vii) be signed by the claimant or, if the claimant is not an individual, by an authorized agent of the claimant. IF YOU ARE ASSERTING A CLAIM AGAINST MORE THAN ONE DEBTOR, SEPARATE PROOFS OF CLAIM MUST BE FILED AGAINST EACH DEBTOR AND YOU MUST IDENTIFY ON YOUR PROOFS OF CLAIM THE SPECIFIC DEBTOR AGAINST WHICH YOUR CLAIM IS ASSERTED AND THE NUMBER OF THAT DEBTOR'S BANKRUPTCY CASE. FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF CLAIM Except with respect to Prepetition Claims of the type set forth in Sections B and C above and as explained below, any person holding a Prepetition Claim who is required to but fails to file a Proof of Claim on or before the General Bar Date or Governmental Bar Date, as applicable, for any Prepetition Claim against the Debtors, may be forever barred, estopped and enjoined from: i) asserting such Prepetition Claim; ii) subsequently filing a Proof of Claim or other evidence with respect to such Prepetition Claim against the Debtors and their property; iii) voting on any plan of reorganization; iv) participating in any distribution or receive payment in these chapter 11 cases on account of such Prepetition Claims; and v) receiving further notices regarding such Prepetition Claims; provided, however, that a holder of a Claim who does not file a Proof of Claim shall be able to vote upon, and receive distributions under, any plan of reorganization or liquidation in this case to the extent, and in such amount, as any undisputed, 3 noncontingent and liquidated claims identified in the Schedules on behalf of such holder of a Claim, unless otherwise ordered by this Court. ACCESS TO SCHEDULES Copies of the Schedules, as well as the Order Establishing the Bar Date, may be examined and inspected by interested parties during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk ofthe Bankruptcy Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, 824 North Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, or by accessing the Debtors' bankruptcy website at http://omnimgt.com/SBLite/FastShip, or contacting the Debtors' claims agent by telephone at 818-906-8300 or by submitting an inquiry via the claims agent's website. Creditors who wish to rely on the Schedules (or on the accompanying exhibits) shall have the responsibility for determining that their Prepetition Claims arc accurately listed therein. Additional copies ofthe ProofofClaim forms may also be obtained from the website at http://omnimgt.com/SBLite/FastShip or by contacting the Debtors' claims agent at the number above. ANY OTHER INQUIRIES, SUCH AS WHETHER YOU SHOULD FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION WITH RESPECT TO YOUR PREPETITION CLAIM SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO YOUR OWN ATTORNEY. DO NOT CONTACT THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR THE UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL FOR THE DEBTORS. BENESCH, FRIEDLANDER, COPLAN & ARONOFF LLP By: Is/ Raymond H Lemisch Raymond H. Lemisch, Esquire (No. 4204) Jennifer E. Smith, Esquire (No. 5278) 222 Delaware A venue, Suite 801 Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 442-7010 (Telephone) (302) 442-7012 (Facsimile) rlemisch@beneschlaw .com jsmith@beneschlaw.com -and- Kari Coniglio, Esquire (OH 0081463) 200 Public Square, Suite 2300 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 363-4500 (Telephone) (216) 363-4588 (Facsimile) kconiglio@beneschlaw.com Proposed Counsel for FastShip, Inc., FastShip Atlantic, Inc. and Thornycrofl, Giles & Co., Inc., Debtors and Debtors in Possession 4 Doc 7138170 Ver 1