ITEM 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. ("Safeguard"), Safeguard Delaware, Inc. ("SDI") and Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc. ("SSDI") entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of May 27, 2009 (the "Amended SVB Loan Agreement"), by and among Silicon Valley Bank ("Bank"), Safeguard, SDI and SSDI. SDI and SSDI are wholly owned subsidiaries of Safeguard. The principal terms of the Amended SVB Loan Agreement, including the $50 million credit availability, rate of interest and payment terms, remain substantially the same as the terms contained in the original Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 6, 2009, by and among Safeguard, SDI, SSDI and the Bank.
The information set forth above is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

10.1 Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of May 27, 2009, by and among Silicon Valley Bank, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., Safeguard Delaware, Inc. and Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc.