UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):February 16, 2017
California Republic Auto Receivables Trust 2017-1
(Exact name of Issuing Entity as specified in its charter)
Central Index Key Number of Issuing Entity: 0001694276
California Republic Funding, LLC
(Exact name of Depositor as specified in its charter)
Central Index Key Number of Depositor: 0001561326
Mechanics Bank
(Exact name of Sponsor as specified in its charter)
Central Index Key Number of Sponsor: 0001603949
State of Delaware | 333-207639-03 | 38-7155373 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1111 Civic Drive, Suite 390 Walnut Creek, California | 94596 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (925)482-8000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14d-2(b)) |
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Section 1 — Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01.Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
In connection with the issuance by California Republic Auto Receivables Trust2017-1 (the “Issuer”) of the asset-backed securities (the “Notes”) described in the Prospectus, dated February 9, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to its Rule 424(b)(2) by California Republic Funding, LLC (the “Depositor”), the Depositor and/or the Issuer have entered into the agreements listed in Item 9.01(d) below (such agreements, the “Transaction Documents”). The Transaction Documents are described more fully in the Prospectus.
This Current Report on Form8-K is being filed to satisfy an undertaking to file copies of certain agreements executed in connection with the issuance of the Notes, the forms of which were filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) | Not applicable. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
(c) | Not applicable. |
(d) | Exhibits: |
4.1 | Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, between the Depositor and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as owner trustee (the “Owner Trustee”). |
4.2 | Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2017, between the Issuer and U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee (the “Indenture Trustee”). |
10.1 | Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among the Issuer, the Depositor, Mechanics Bank, as seller, servicer, administrator and custodian and the Indenture Trustee. |
10.2 | Administration Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among the Issuer, Mechanics Bank, as administrator, the Owner Trustee and the Indenture Trustee. |
10.3 | Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, between Mechanics Bank, as seller, and the Depositor, as purchaser. |
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10.4 | Asset Representations Review Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among the Issuer, Mechanics Bank, as servicer, and Center Street Finance, LP, as asset representations reviewer. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC FUNDING, LLC, as Depositor | ||||||
By: /s/ John DeCero | ||||||
John DeCero | ||||||
Manager |
Date: February 16, 2017
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |||
4.1 | Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, between California Republic Funding, LLC and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as owner trustee. | |||
4.2 | Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2017, between California Republic Auto Receivables Trust2017-1 and U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee. | |||
10.1 | Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among California Republic Auto Receivables Trust2017-1, California Republic Funding, LLC, Mechanics Bank, as seller, servicer, administrator and custodian and U.S. Bank National Association. | |||
10.2 | Administration Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among California Republic Auto Receivables Trust2017-1, Mechanics Bank, as administrator, Wilmington Trust, National Association and U.S. Bank National Association. | |||
10.3 | Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, between Mechanics Bank, as seller, and California Republic Funding, LLC, as purchaser. | |||
10.4 | Asset Representations Review Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2017, among California Republic Auto Receivables Trust2017-1, Mechanics Bank, as servicer, and Center Street Finance, LP, as asset representations reviewer. |
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