STOCK-FOR-STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AMONG CANEUM, INC. CANEUM ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD, CONTINUUM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, AND IAIN ALLISON DECEMBER 29, 2006
Exhibit 2.1
AMONG
CANEUM, INC.
CANEUM ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD,
CONTINUUM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED,
AND
XXXX XXXXXXX
DECEMBER 29, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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§1. Definitions. |
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§2. Purchase and Sale of Target Shares. |
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(a) Basic Transaction |
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(b) Purchase Price. |
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(c) Closing |
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(d) Deliveries for Closing |
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(f) Marketing Agreement |
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(g) Change of Target Management |
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(h) Option Grants to Target Employees |
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(i) Costs |
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§3. Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction. |
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(a) Seller’s Representations and Warranties |
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(b) Buyer’s Representations and Warranties |
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§4. Representations and Warranties Concerning Target |
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(a) Organization, Qualification, and Corporate Power |
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(b) Capitalization |
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(c) Non-contravention |
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(d) Brokers’ Fees |
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(e) Title to Assets |
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(f) [RESERVED] |
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(g) Financial Statements |
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(h) Events Subsequent to Most Recent Quarter End |
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(i) Undisclosed Liabilities |
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(j) Legal Compliance |
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(k) Tax Matters |
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(l) Real Property |
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(m) Intellectual Property |
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(n) Tangible Assets |
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(o) [RESERVED] |
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(p) Contracts |
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(q) Notes and Accounts Receivable |
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(r) Powers of Attorney |
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(s) Insurance |
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(t) Litigation |
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(u) Product Warranty |
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(v) Product Liability |
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(w) Employees |
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(x) Employee Benefits |
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(y) Guaranties |
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(z) Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters |
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(aa) Business Continuity |
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(bb) Certain Business Relationships With Target |
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(cc) Customers and Suppliers |
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§5. Pre-Closing Covenants |
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(a) General |
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(b) Notices and Consents |
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(c) Operation of Business |
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(d) Preservation of Business |
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(e) Full Access |
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(f) Notice of Developments |
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(g) Target Financial Statements |
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(h) Maintenance of Real Property |
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(i) Leases |
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(j) Retained Employees |
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§6. Post-Closing Covenants |
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(a) General |
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(b) Litigation Support |
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(c) Filing of Report on Form 8-K |
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(a) Conditions to Buyer’s Obligation |
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(b) Conditions to Seller’s Obligation |
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§8. Remedies for Breaches of This Agreement. |
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(a) Survival of Representations and Warranties |
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(b) Indemnification Provisions for Buyer’s Benefit |
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(c) Indemnification Provisions for Seller’s Benefit |
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(d) Matters Involving Third Parties |
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(e) Written Demand for Indemnification |
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(f) Response to Demand |
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(g) Rights of Respective Parties |
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(h) Exclusive Remedy |
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§9. Exclusive Dealing. |
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(a) Alternative Transaction |
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(b) Notice |
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(c) Breach |
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§10. Termination. |
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(a) Termination of Agreement |
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(b) Effect of Termination |
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§11. Miscellaneous. |
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(a) No Covenant as to Tax or Accounting Consequences |
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(b) Press Releases and Public Announcements |
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(c) No Third-Party Beneficiaries |
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(d) Entire Agreement |
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(e) Succession and Assignment |
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(f) Counterparts |
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(g) Headings |
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(h) Notices |
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(i) Arbitration |
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(j) Amendments and Waivers |
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(k) Severability |
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(l) Expenses |
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(m) Construction |
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(n) Incorporation of Exhibits, Annexes, and Schedules |
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(o) Currency Designations |
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Exhibit A—Form of Opinion of Target’s Counsel
Exhibit B—Form of Opinion of Buyer’s Counsel
Exhibit C—Investor Representation Form
Exhibit D—Marketing Agreement
Annex I—Exceptions to Seller’s Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction
Annex II—Exceptions to Buyer’s Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction
Disclosure Schedule—Exceptions to Representations and Warranties Concerning Target
Exhibit B—Form of Opinion of Buyer’s Counsel
Exhibit C—Investor Representation Form
Exhibit D—Marketing Agreement
Annex I—Exceptions to Seller’s Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction
Annex II—Exceptions to Buyer’s Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction
Disclosure Schedule—Exceptions to Representations and Warranties Concerning Target
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This Stock-for-Stock Exchange Agreement (this “Agreement”), entered into this 29th day of
December 2006, is by, between, and among CANEUM, INC., a Nevada corporation (“Buyer”), CANEUM ASIA
PACIFIC PTE LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of Buyer formed under the laws of Singapore,
(“Acquisition Sub”), CONTINUUM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, a company formed under the laws of India
(“Target”), and XXXX XXXXXXX, a shareholder of the Target (“Seller”). Buyer, Acquisition Sub,
Target, and Seller are referred to collectively herein as the “Parties.”
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of Buyer and Target have determined that it would be in the
best interests of the shareholders of each entity for the Buyer to acquire Seller’s shares in
Target.
WHEREAS, Buyer has offered to engage Seller as an independent contactor and he has agreed to
provide services to Target as provided herein.
WHEREAS, Target and Buyer have agreed to change the management structure of Target as provided
herein.
WHEREAS, this Agreement contemplates a transaction in which Acquisition Sub will purchase from
Seller, and Seller will sell to Acquisition Sub, approximately 45% of the outstanding capital stock
of Target in return for stock at Closing as provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises herein made, and in
consideration of the representations, warranties, and covenants herein contained, the Parties agree
as follows.
§1. Definitions.
“Accredited Investor” has the meaning set forth in Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act.
“Adverse Consequences” means all actions, suits, proceedings, hearings, investigations,
charges, complaints, claims, demands, injunctions, judgments, orders, decrees, rulings, damages,
dues, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities, obligations, taxes, liens, losses, expenses, and fees,
including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.
“Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in Rule 12b-2 of the regulations promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Alternative Transaction” has the meaning set forth in §9(a) below.
“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
“Closing” has the meaning set forth in §2(c) below.
“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in §2(c) below.
“Common Stock” means the common stock of Buyer, par value $0.001 per share.
“Confidential Information” means any information concerning the business and affairs of Target
that is not already generally available to the public.
“Disclosure Schedule” has the meaning set forth in §4 below.
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“Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements” means all federal, state, local, and foreign
statutes, regulations, ordinances, and similar provisions having the force or effect of law, all
judicial and administrative orders and determinations, and all common law concerning public health
and safety, worker health and safety, pollution, or protection of the environment, including all
those relating to the presence, use, production, generation, handling, transportation, treatment,
storage, disposal, distribution, labeling, testing, processing, discharge, release, threatened
release, control, or cleanup of any hazardous materials, substances, or wastes, chemical
substances, or mixtures, pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, toxic chemicals, petroleum products
or byproducts, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, noise, or radiation.
“Finder” has the meaning set forth in §4(d) below.
“Finder’s Agreement” has the meaning set forth in §4(d) below.
“Income Tax” means any federal, state, local, or foreign income tax, including any interest,
penalty, or addition thereto, whether disputed or not.
“Income Tax Return” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information
return or statement relating to Income Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and
including any amendment thereof.
“Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in §8(d) below.
“Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in §8(d) below.
“Intellectual Property” means all of the following in any jurisdiction throughout the world:
(a) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), all
improvements thereto, and all patents, patent applications, and patent disclosures, together with
all reissuances, continuations, continuations-in-part, revisions, extensions, and reexaminations
thereof, (b) all trademarks, service marks, trade dress, logos, slogans, trade names, corporate
names, Internet domain names, and rights in telephone numbers, together with all translations,
adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith,
and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (c) all copyrightable
works, all copyrights, and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith,
(d) all mask works and all applications, registrations, and renewals in connection therewith, (e)
all trade secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and development,
know-how, formulas, compositions, manufacturing and production processes and techniques, technical
data, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information,
and business and marketing plans and proposals), (f) all computer software (including source code,
executable code, data, databases, and related documentation), (g) all material advertising and
promotional materials, (h) all other proprietary rights, and (i) all copies and tangible
embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).
“Knowledge” means actual knowledge after reasonable investigation.
“Leased Real Property” means all leasehold or subleasehold estates to use or occupy any land,
buildings, structures, improvements, fixtures, or other interest in real property held by Target.
“Leases” means all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions and other agreements (written or
oral), including all amendments, extensions, renewals, guaranties, and other agreements with
respect thereto, pursuant to which Target holds any Leased Real Property.
“Letter of Intent” means the letter dated November 10, 2006, and signed by Target and, among
others, the Seller on November 17, 2006, containing both binding and non-binding provisions.
“Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance, charge, or other security interest,
other than (a) liens for taxes not yet due and payable; (b) purchase money liens and liens securing
rental payments under
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capital lease arrangements; (c) encumbrances that do not materially impair the ownership or
use of the assets to which they relate; (d) liens securing debt that is reflected on the most
recent unaudited balance sheet included in Target’s Interim Financial Statements; (e) statutory or
common law liens to secure obligations to landlords, lessors or renters under leases or rental
agreements; (f) deposits or pledges made in connection with, or to secure payment of, workers’
compensation, unemployment insurance or similar programs mandated by applicable law or governmental
regulations; (g) statutory or common law liens in favor of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics and
materialmen, to secure claims for labor, materials or supplies, and other like liens; (h) any
right, title or interest of a licensor under a license; (i) easements, reservations, rights-of-way,
restrictions, minor defects or irregularities in title and other similar liens affecting real
property not interfering in any material respect with the ordinary conduct of the business of
Target; (j) liens arising solely by virtue of any statutory or common law provision relating to
banker’s liens, rights of setoff or similar rights and remedies as to deposit accounts or other
funds maintained with a creditor depository institution; (k) liens in favor of other financial
institutions arising in connection with Target’s deposit accounts or securities accounts held at
such institutions to secure customary fees, charges, and the like; and (l) other liens arising in
the Ordinary Course of Business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money.
“Marketing Agreement” has the meaning set forth in §2(d)(i)(3) below.
“Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change” means any effect or change that could
reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the business, assets, condition (financial or
otherwise), operating results, operations, or business prospects of Target, taken as a whole, or to
the ability of any Party to consummate timely the transactions contemplated hereby.
“Most Recent Quarter End” has the meaning set forth in §4(h) below.
“Ordinary Course of Business” means the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice (including with respect to quantity and frequency).
“Party” has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
“Person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an
association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, any
other business entity, or a governmental entity (or any department, agency, or political
subdivision thereof).
“Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in §2(b) below.
“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Securities Laws” shall mean the local, state, provincial, federal, or any jurisdiction
otherwise applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
“Seller” has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
“Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, limited liability company,
partnership, association, or other business entity of which (i) if a corporation, a majority of the
total voting power of shares of stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any
contingency) to vote in the election of directors thereof is at the time owned or controlled,
directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a
combination thereof or (ii) if a limited liability company, partnership, association, or other
business entity (other than a corporation), a majority of the partnership or other similar
ownership interests thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that
Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof and for this purpose, a
Person or Persons own a majority ownership interest in such a business entity (other than a
corporation) if such Person or Persons shall
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be allocated a majority of such business entity’s
gains or losses or shall be or control any managing director or general partner of such business entity (other than a corporation). The
term “Subsidiary” shall include all Subsidiaries of such Subsidiary.
“Systems” has the meaning set forth in §4(aa) below.
“Target” has the meaning set forth in the preface above.
“Target Share” means any equity share, par value Rs 10/- per share, of Target.
“Target’s Interim Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
“Target’s Year End Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in §4(g) below.
“Tax” or “Taxes” means any federal, state, local, or foreign income, gross receipts, license,
payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits,
environmental, customs duties, capital stock, franchise, profits, withholding, social security (or
similar), unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer,
registration, value added, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, or other tax of any kind
whatsoever, including any interest, penalty, or addition thereto, whether disputed or not.
“Tax Return” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or
statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any
amendment thereof.
“Third-Party Claim” has the meaning set forth in §8(d) below.
§2. Purchase and Sale of Target Shares.
(a) Basic Transaction. On and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Buyer, through Acquisition Sub, agrees to purchase from Seller, and Seller agrees to sell to
Acquisition Sub, all of his 42,688 Target Shares for the consideration specified below in this §2.
(b) Purchase Price. The purchase price for all of the Target Shares to be purchased pursuant
to §2(a) above shall be 446,691 shares of Common Stock, of which 22,334 are hereby authorized and
directed by Seller to be issued and delivered to the Finder to satisfy Seller’s obligation as
provided in the Finder’s Agreement.
(c) Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”)
shall take place at the offices of Buyer in Newport Beach, California, on December 31, 2006, or
immediately upon satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the obligations of the parties
contemplated hereby, provided that the effective date of the Closing shall remain December 31,
2006, (the “Closing Date”).
(d) Deliveries for Closing. Prior to the Closing Date, except as later required or permitted
as provided below, Target and Seller and Buyer shall deliver the following items:
(i) | Deliveries by Target and Seller. |
1. Prior to Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer’s designated counsel stock
certificates representing the outstanding Target Shares as designated in §2(a)
above, accompanied by duly executed Share Transfer Forms for the purpose of
transferring such shares to Acquisition Sub, with instructions to deliver the
transferred shares to Acquisition Sub immediately upon completion of the transfer;
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2. An opinion from counsel to Target in form and substance as set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto, addressed to Buyer, and dated as of the Closing Date;
3. Duly executed marketing agreement by Buyer and Seller as set forth in
Exhibit C attached hereto (the “Marketing Agreement”) and the respective option
grant forms for the options granted pursuant to such employment agreement;
4. Copies of the resignations of all members of the board of directors of
Target except Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and board resolutions appointing Suki Mudan and Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx as directors of Target;
5. A copy of the board resolution and proof of filing, to evidence the
application for reservation of name of Target as “Caneum India Private Limited” or
such other name as the jurisdictional Registrar of Companies (ROC) may approve;
6. A certified copy of Target’s certificate of incorporation pursuant to
7(a)(xi) below and a copy of the certificate of good standing of Target issued on or
soon before the Closing Date by a duly authorized government official or counsel for
Target of the jurisdiction of Target’s organization, and of each jurisdiction in
which Target is qualified to do business;
7. Evidence of payment of all pre-Closing Target expenses related to this
transaction required pursuant to §11(l), including, but not limited to, legal and
accounting fees incurred by Target through and including Closing;
8. Copies of Target’s Year End and Interim Financial Statements prepared in
compliance with §5(g) below; and
9. Duly completed representation form set forth in Exhibit D by Seller.
(ii) | Deliveries by Buyer. |
1. Prior to Closing Buyer shall execute and deliver valid Share Transfer Forms
and such other documentation pertaining to Seller’s Target Shares being acquired
hereby to permit transfer of these Target Shares to Acquisition Sub;
2. Immediately following the Closing Buyer shall instruct its transfer agent to
issue the certificates representing the shares of Common Stock set forth in §2(b)
above ;
3. An opinion from counsel to Buyer in form and substance as set forth in
Exhibit B attached hereto addressed to the Seller and dated as of the Closing Date;
4. Duly executed option grant forms by Buyer for Seller;
5. A copy of the certificate of good standing of Buyer issued on or soon before
the Closing Date by the Secretary of State (or comparable officer) of the
jurisdiction of Buyer’s organization, and of each jurisdiction in which Buyer is
qualified to do business; and
6. Acceptance forms executed by the designees of Buyer to serve as directors of
Target.
(f) Marketing Agreement. At Closing Target shall enter into the Marketing Agreement .
(g) Change of Target Management. At Closing all members of the board of directors of Target,
except Xx. Xxxxxxxx, shall resign and Target shall appoint Suki Mudan and Xxxx Xxxxxxxx as
directors of Target
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effective immediately following Closing, which persons shall represent a
majority of the board of directors of Target.
(h) Option Grants to Target Employees. Following Closing Buyer and Target shall determine in
good faith the employees of Target to whom Buyer shall grant subsequent to Closing ten-year Common
Stock purchase options pursuant to Buyer’s 2002 Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan, with vesting at
the rate of 1/4 of the granted options after one year and 1/48th of the granted options
per month thereafter.
(i) Costs. Each of the Parties shall pay his or its own costs and expenses (including any
broker’s or finder’s fees) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transaction
contemplated hereby, including expenses of his or its attorneys, accountants, advisors, or other
representatives and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Target shall be responsible for the costs of preparing Target’s Year-End Financial
Statements and Target’s Interim Financial Statements; Buyer and Target shall share equally the
post-Closing costs of preparing the pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01(b) of
Form 8-K promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Buyer shall bear the costs
of Edgarizing and filing the Form 8-K required following Closing.
§3. Representations and Warranties Concerning Transaction.
(a) Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as
follows:
(i) Authorization of Transaction. Seller has full power and authority to
execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his obligations hereunder. This Agreement
constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance
with its terms and conditions. Seller, apart from to the Indian Registrar of Companies
“ROC”, need not give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization,
consent, or approval of any Person in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other
agreements contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by Seller.
(ii) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will result in the imposition
or creation of a Lien upon or with respect to Target Shares.
(ii) Brokers’ Fees. Except for the Finder’s Agreement , Seller has no
liability or obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with
respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(iv) Target Shares. Seller holds of record and owns beneficially the number of
Target Shares set forth next to his name in §4(b) of the Disclosure Schedule, free and clear
of any restrictions on transfer (other than any restrictions under the Reserve Bank of India
“RBI”, FEMA and ROC), taxes, Liens, options, warrants, purchase rights, contracts,
commitments, equities, claims, and demands. Seller is not a party to any option, warrant,
purchase right, or other contract or commitment (other than this Agreement) that could
require Seller to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any capital stock of Target.
Seller is not a party to any voting trust, proxy, or other agreement or understanding with
respect to the voting of any capital stock of Target.
(v) Accredited Investor. Seller is an Accredited Investor.
(b) Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. Buyer and Acquisition Sub, jointly and severally,
represent and warrant to Seller as follows:
(i) Organization of Buyer. Each of Buyer and Acquisition Sub is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of
its incorporation. Each of Buyer and Acquisition Sub is duly authorized to conduct business
and is in good standing
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under the laws of each jurisdiction where such qualification is
required, except where the lack of such qualification could not reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect. Each of Buyer and Acquisition Sub has full corporate power and authority to carry on
the business in which it is engaged and to own and use the properties owned and used by it.
(ii) Authorization of Transaction. Each of Buyer and Acquisition Sub has full
power and authority (including full corporate power and authority) to execute and deliver
this Agreement and the other agreements contemplated hereby to which each is a party and to
perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement and the other agreements
contemplated hereby to which Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party constitute the valid and
legally binding obligation of such party, enforceable in accordance with their terms and
conditions. Neither Buyer nor Acquisition Sub need give any notice to, make any filing
with, or obtain any authorization, consent, or approval of any government or governmental
agency in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements contemplated
hereby to which Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party have been duly authorized by Buyer or
Acquisition Sub, as applicable.
(iii) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement
or the other agreements contemplated hereby to which Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party,
nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will (A) violate
any constitution, statute, regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling,
charge, or other restriction of any government, governmental agency, or court to which Buyer
or Acquisition Sub is subject or any provision of its charter, bylaws, or other governing
documents or (B) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, result in
the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify, or
cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument, or
other arrangement to which Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party or by which either is bound
or to which any of its assets are subject (or result in the imposition of any Lien upon any
of its assets). Neither Buyer nor Acquisition Sub is required to give any notice to, make
any filing with (except for filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or state
securities agencies as a result of this transaction), or obtain any authorization, consent,
or approval of any government or governmental agency in order for the Parties to consummate
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except where the failure to give notice, to
file, or to obtain any authorization, consent, or approval could not reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(iv) Brokers’ Fees. Neither Buyer nor Acquisition Sub has any liability or
obligation to pay any fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other agreements contemplated hereby
to which either Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party.
(v) Investment. Neither Buyer nor Acquisition Sub is acquiring the Target
Shares with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof within the
meaning of the Securities Act.
(vi) Litigation. No action, suit, or proceeding is pending or, to the
Knowledge of the directors and officers of Buyer or Acquisition Sub, threatened before any
court or quasi-judicial or administrative agency of any federal, state, local, or foreign
jurisdiction or before any arbitrator wherein an unfavorable injunction, judgment, order,
decree, ruling, or charge would (A) prevent consummation of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or any of the other agreements contemplated hereby to which
Buyer or Acquisition Sub is a party or (B) cause any of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or any of the other agreements contemplated hereby to which Buyer or
Acquisition Sub is a party to be rescinded following consummation.
§4. Representations and Warranties Concerning Target. Target and Seller, severally and not
jointly, represent and warrant to Buyer and Acquisition Sub as follows and except as set forth in
the disclosure schedule delivered by Target and Seller to Buyer and Acquisition Sub on the date
hereof and initialed by
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Target and Seller and by Buyer and Acquisition Sub (the “Disclosure
Schedule”). The Disclosure Schedule will be arranged in paragraphs corresponding to the lettered and numbered paragraphs
contained in this §4 and be otherwise qualified as described therein.
(a) Organization, Qualification, and Corporate Power. Target is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation.
Target is duly authorized to conduct business and is in good standing under the laws of each
jurisdiction where such qualification is required, except where the lack of such qualification
could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Target has full corporate
power and authority to carry on the business in which it is engaged and to own and use the
properties owned and used by it. §4(a) of the Disclosure Schedule lists the directors and officers
of Target. Target has no, and since its inception has had no, Subsidiaries.
(b) Capitalization. The entire authorized capital stock of Target consists of 100,000 Target
Shares, of which 94,864 Target Shares are issued and outstanding. No Target Shares are held in
treasury. All of the issued and outstanding Target Shares have been duly authorized, are validly
issued, fully paid, and non-assessable, and are held of record by the respective shareholders as
set forth in §4(b) of the Disclosure Schedule. There are no outstanding or authorized options,
warrants, purchase rights, subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights, or other
contracts or commitments that could require Target to issue, sell, or otherwise cause to become
outstanding any of its capital stock. Other than the Target Shares, there are no outstanding or
authorized stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation, or similar rights with respect
to Target. To the Knowledge of the directors and officers of Target, there are no voting trusts,
proxies, or other agreements or understandings with respect to the voting of the capital stock of
Target.
(c) Non-contravention. Neither the execution and the delivery of this Agreement, nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will (i) violate any constitution, statute,
regulation, rule, injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge, or other restriction of any
government, governmental agency, or court to which Target is subject or any provision of the
charter or bylaws of Target or (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default
under, result in the acceleration of, create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate,
modify, or cancel, or require any notice under any agreement, contract, lease, license, instrument,
or other arrangement to which Target is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its
assets is subject (or result in the imposition of any Lien upon any of its assets), except where
the violation, conflict, breach, default, acceleration, termination, modification, cancellation,
failure to give notice, or Lien could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
Target is not required to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization,
consent, or approval of any government or governmental agency in order for the Parties to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except where the failure to give
notice, to file, or to obtain any authorization, consent, or approval could not reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Brokers’ Fees. Except for the letter agreement dated January 16, 2006, (the “Finder’s
Agreement”) by and between Target and Saffron Capital Merchant Partners LLC (“Finder”), a true and
correct copy of which has been furnished to Buyer, Target has no liability or obligation to pay any
fees or commissions to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. Pursuant to the Finder’s Agreement, the sole services provided by the Finder in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement were in a Finder Role, as defined
in the Finder’s Agreement, and therefore, the sole compensation due Finder pursuant to such
agreement is as set forth in §3(a) of the Finder’s Agreement, namely 2.25 % of the aggregate
consideration to be paid to the Seller as set forth in §2(b) above.
(e) Title to Assets. Target has good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest
in, the properties and assets owned by it as of the date of this Agreement, including all assets
reflected on its unaudited balance sheet as of its Most Recent Quarter End, free and clear of all
Liens, except for properties and assets disposed of in the Ordinary Course of Business since the
Most Recent Quarter End.
(f) [RESERVED]
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(g) Financial Statements. Target has delivered to Buyer copies of Target’s financial
statements for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, (“Target’s Year End Financial Statements”),
and for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (“Target’s Interim Financial Statements”).
Target’s Year End Financial Statements have been duly audited by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Co., Chartered
Accountants. Both Target’s Year End Financial Statements and Target’s Interim Financial Statements
are true and correct in all material respects and present fairly the financial condition of Target
as of such dates and the results of operations of Target for such periods.
(h) Events Subsequent to Most Recent Quarter End. Since September 30, 2006, (the “Most Recent
Quarter End”), there has not been any Material Adverse Change. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, since that date:
(i) Target has not sold, leased, transferred, or assigned any material assets, tangible
or intangible, outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(ii) Target has not entered into any material agreement, contract, lease, or license
outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(iii) no party (including Target) has accelerated, terminated, made material
modifications to, or canceled any material agreement, contract, lease, or license to which
Target is a party or by which any of them is bound;
(iv) Target has not imposed any Lien upon any of its assets, tangible or intangible
outside of the Ordinary Course of Business;
(v) Target has not made any material capital expenditures outside the Ordinary Course
of Business;
(vi) Target has not made any material capital investment in, or any material loan to,
any other Person outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(vii) Target has not created, incurred, assumed, or guaranteed more than $5,000 in
aggregate indebtedness for borrowed money and capitalized lease obligations;
(viii) Target has not transferred, assigned, or granted any license or sublicense of
any material rights under or with respect to any Intellectual Property;
(ix) there has been no change made or authorized in the charter or bylaws of Target;
(x) Target has not issued, sold, or otherwise disposed of any of its capital stock, or
granted any options, warrants, or other rights to purchase or obtain (including upon
conversion, exchange, or exercise) any of its capital stock;
(xi) except for a dividend issued in October 2006, Target has not declared, set aside,
or paid any dividend or made any distribution with respect to its capital stock (whether in
cash or in kind) or redeemed, purchased, or otherwise acquired any of its capital stock;
(xii) Target has not experienced any material damage, destruction, or loss (whether or
not covered by insurance) to its property;
(xiii) Target has not made any loan to, or entered into any other transaction with, any
of its directors, officers, and employees outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
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(xiv) Target has not entered into any employment contract or collective bargaining
agreement, written or oral, or modified the terms of any existing such contract or
agreement;
(xv) Target has not granted any increase in the base compensation of any of its
directors, officers, and employees outside the Ordinary Course of Business and has not
granted any unusual or extraordinary bonus, benefits, or other forms of direct or indirect
compensation to any employee, officer, director, or consultant, except in amounts in keeping
with the past practices of Target;
(xvi) Target has not adopted, amended, modified, or terminated any bonus, profit
sharing, incentive, severance, or other plan, contract, or commitment for the benefit of any
of its directors, officers, and employees (or taken any such action with respect to any
other employee benefit plan);
(xvii) Target has not made any other material change in employment terms for any of its
directors, officers, and employees outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(xviii) Target has not made any loans or advances of money which have not been repaid
in full as of the date of this Agreement; and
(ix) Target has not committed to any of the foregoing.
(i) Undisclosed Liabilities. Target has no material liability (whether known or unknown,
whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued,
whether liquidated or unliquidated, and whether due or to become due, including any liability for
taxes), except for (i) liabilities set forth on the face of the most recent balance sheet included
with Target’s Interim Financial Statements (rather than in any notes thereto) and (ii) liabilities
that have arisen after the Most Recent Quarter End in the Ordinary Course of Business.
(j) Legal Compliance. Target has complied with all applicable laws (including rules,
regulations, codes, plans, injunctions, judgments, orders, decrees, rulings, and charges thereunder
of federal, state, local, and foreign governments (and all agencies thereof), and no action, suit,
proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice has been filed or
commenced against any of them alleging any failure so to comply, except where the failure to comply
would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(k) Tax Matters.
(i) Target has filed all federal Income Tax Returns and all other material Tax Returns
that it was required to file. All such Tax Returns were correct and complete in all
material respects. All Taxes reflected on such Tax Returns to be due and owing by Target
have been paid by Target or will be paid by Target in full, except taxes, if any, that are
being contested in good faith through appropriate proceedings. Target currently is not the
beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return. There are no
Liens for Taxes (other than Taxes not yet due and payable) upon any of the assets of Target.
(ii) There is no material dispute or claim concerning any Tax liability of Target
either (A) claimed or raised by any authority in writing or (B) as to which Target has
Knowledge based upon personal contact with any agent of such authority.
(iii) §4(k) of the Disclosure Schedule lists all federal, state, local, and foreign Tax
Returns filed with respect to Target for taxable periods since its inception, indicates
those Tax Returns in those periods that have been audited, and indicates those Tax Returns
that currently are the subject of audit. Target has delivered to Buyer correct and complete
copies of all federal Income Tax Returns, examination reports, and statements of
deficiencies assessed against, or agreed to by Target since its inception. Target has not
waived any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or agreed to any extension of time
with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.
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(l) Real Property.
(i) Target owns no real property.
(ii) §4(l)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each parcel of
Leased Real Property, and a true and complete list of all Leases for each such Leased Real
Property (including the date and name of the parties to such Lease document). Target has
delivered to Buyer a true and complete copy of each such Lease document, and in the case of
any oral Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Lease. Except as set forth
in §4(l)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule, with respect to each of the Leases:
(A) such Lease is legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and
effect;
(B) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement do not require the consent
of any other party to such Lease, will not result in a breach of or default under
such Lease, and will not otherwise cause such Lease to cease to be legal, valid,
binding, enforceable and in full force and effect on identical terms following the
Closing;
(C) none of Target’s possession and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Real Property
under such Lease has been disturbed and, to the Knowledge of the directors and
officers of Target, there are no disputes with respect to such Lease;
(D) to the Knowledge of the directors and officers of Target, neither Target
nor any other party to the Lease is in material breach of or material default under
such Lease, and, to the Knowledge of the directors and officers of Target, no event
has occurred or circumstance exists that, with the delivery of notice, the passage
of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default, or permit the
termination, modification or acceleration of rent under such Lease;
(E) no security deposit or portion thereof deposited with respect to such Lease
has been applied in respect of a breach of or default under such Lease that has not
been redeposited in full;
(F) Target does not owe any brokerage commissions or finder’s fees with respect
to such Lease;
(G) the other party to such Lease, if any, is not an Affiliate of, and
otherwise does not have any economic interest in, Target;
(H) Target has not subleased, licensed or otherwise granted any Person the
right to use or occupy the Leased Real Property or any portion thereof; and
(I) Target has not collaterally assigned or granted any other Lien in such
Lease or any interest therein.
(iii) The Leased Real Property identified in §4(l)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule
comprises all of the real property used in the business of Target, and Target is not a party
to any agreement or option to purchase any real property or interest therein.
(m) Intellectual Property.
(i) To the Knowledge of any of the directors and officers of Target, Target has not
interfered with, infringed upon, misappropriated, or violated any material Intellectual
Property rights of third parties in any material respect, and none of the directors and
officers of Target has ever received any
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charge, complaint, claim, demand, or notice
alleging any such interference, infringement, misappropriation, or violation (including any
claim that Target must license or refrain from using any Intellectual Property rights of any
third party). To the Knowledge of any of the directors and officers of Target, no third
party has interfered with, infringed upon, misappropriated, or violated any material
Intellectual Property rights of Target in any material respect.
(ii) §4(m)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule identifies each patent or registration which
has been issued to Target with respect to any of its Intellectual Property, identifies each
pending patent application or application for registration that Target has made with respect
to any of its Intellectual Property, and identifies each material license, sublicense,
agreement, or other permission that Target has granted to any third party with respect to
any of its Intellectual Property (together with any exceptions). Target has delivered to
Buyer correct and complete copies of all such patents, registrations, applications,
licenses, sublicenses, agreements, and permissions (as amended to date). §4(m)(ii) of the
Disclosure Schedule also identifies each material trade name, unregistered trademark,
service xxxx, corporate name, Internet domain name or copyright and material computer
software item used by Target in connection with its business. With respect to each item of
Intellectual Property required to be identified in §4(m)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule:
(A) Target possesses all right, title, and interest in and to the item, free
and clear of any Lien, license, or other restriction;
(B) the item is not subject to any outstanding injunction, judgment, order,
decree, ruling, or charge;
(C) no action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint,
claim, or demand is pending or, to the Knowledge of the directors and officers of
Target, is threatened that challenges the legality, validity, enforceability, use,
or ownership of the item; and
(D) Target has not agreed to indemnify any Person for or against any
interference, infringement, misappropriation, or other conflict with respect to the
item.
(iii) §4(m)(iii) of the Disclosure Schedule identifies each material item of
Intellectual Property that any third party owns and that Target uses pursuant to license,
sublicense, agreement, or permission. Target has delivered to Buyer correct and complete
copies of all such licenses, sublicenses, agreements, and permissions (as amended to date).
With respect to each item of Intellectual Property required to be identified in §4(m)(iii)
of the Disclosure Schedule:
(A) the license, sublicense, agreement, or permission covering the item is
legal, valid, binding, enforceable, and in full force and effect in all material
respects;
(B) no party to the license, sublicense, agreement, or permission is in
material breach or default, and no event has occurred that with notice or lapse of
time would constitute a material breach or default or permit termination,
modification, or acceleration thereunder;
(C) no party to the license, sublicense, agreement, or permission has
repudiated any material provision thereof;
(D) Target has not granted any sublicense or similar right with respect to the
license, sublicense, agreement, or permission; and
(E) no loss or expiration of the item is, to the Knowledge of the directors and
officers of Target, threatened, pending, or reasonably foreseeable, except for
patents expiring at the end of their statutory terms (and not as a result of any act
or omission by Target, including without limitation, a failure by Target to pay any
required maintenance fees).
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(n) Tangible Assets. The machinery, equipment, and other tangible assets that Target owns and
leases are free from material defects (patent and latent), have been maintained in accordance with
normal industry practice, and are in good operating condition and repair (subject to normal wear
and tear).
(o) [RESERVED]
(p) Contracts. §4(p) of the Disclosure Schedule lists the following contracts and other
agreements to which Target is a party:
(i) any agreement (or group of related agreements) for the lease of personal property
to or from any Person providing for lease payments in excess of $5,000 per annum;
(ii) any agreement (or group of related agreements) for the purchase or sale of raw
materials, commodities, supplies, products, or other personal property, or for the
furnishing or receipt of services, the performance of which will extend over a period of
more than 1 year or involve consideration in excess of $5,000;
(iii) any agreement concerning a partnership or joint venture;
(iv) any agreement (or group of related agreements) under which it has created,
incurred, assumed, or guaranteed any indebtedness for borrowed money, or any capitalized
lease obligation, in excess of $5,000 or under which it has imposed a Lien on any of its
assets, tangible or intangible;
(v) any material agreement concerning confidentiality or non-competition;
(vi) any material agreement with the Seller and his Affiliates (other than Target);
(vii) any profit sharing, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation, deferred
compensation, severance, or other material plan or arrangement for the benefit of its
current or former directors, officers, and employees;
(viii) any collective bargaining agreement;
(ix) any agreement for the employment of any individual on a full-time, part-time,
consulting, or other basis providing annual compensation in excess of $25,000 or providing
material severance benefits;
(x) any agreement under which it has advanced or loaned any amount to any of its
directors, officers, and employees outside the Ordinary Course of Business;
(xi) any agreement under which the consequences of a default or termination could
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(xii) any agreement under which it has granted any Person any registration rights
(including, without limitation, demand and piggyback registration rights);
(xiii) any settlement, conciliation or similar agreement, the performance of which will
involve payment after the Closing Date of consideration in excess of $5,000;
(xiv) any agreement under which Target has advanced or loaned any other Person amounts
in the aggregate exceeding $5,000; or
(xv) any other agreement (or group of related agreements) the performance of which
involves consideration in excess of $5,000.
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Target has delivered to Buyer a correct and complete copy of each written agreement listed in §4(p)
of the Disclosure Schedule (as amended to date) and a written summary setting forth the material
terms and conditions of each oral agreement referred to in §4(p) of the Disclosure Schedule. With
respect to each such agreement: (A) the agreement is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, and in
full force and effect in all material respects; (B) no party is in material breach or default, and
no event has occurred that with notice or lapse of time would constitute a material breach or default, or permit termination, modification, or
acceleration, under the agreement; and (C) no party has repudiated any material provision of the
agreement.
(q) Notes and Accounts Receivable. All notes and accounts receivable of Target are reflected
properly in all material respects on its books and records, are valid receivables subject to no
setoffs or counterclaims, are current and collectible, and will be collected in accordance with
their terms at their recorded amounts, subject only to the reserve for bad debts set forth on the
face of the balance sheet as of the Most Recent Quarter End included in the Target’s Interim
Financial Statements (rather than in any notes thereto) as adjusted for operations and transactions
through the Closing Date in accordance with the past practice of Target.
(r) Powers of Attorney. To the Knowledge of the directors and officers of Target, there are
no material outstanding powers of attorney executed on behalf of Target.
(s) Insurance. §4(s) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth each material insurance policy
(including policies providing property, casualty, liability, and workers’ compensation coverage and
bond and surety arrangements) with respect to which Target is a party, a named insured, or
otherwise the beneficiary of coverage. With respect to each such insurance policy: (A) the policy
is legal, valid, binding, enforceable, and in full force and effect in all material respects; (B)
neither Target nor any other party to the policy is in material breach or default (including with
respect to the payment of premiums or the giving of notices), and no event has occurred that, with
notice or the lapse of time, would constitute such a material breach or default, or permit
termination, modification, or acceleration, under the policy; and (C) no party to the policy has
repudiated any material provision thereof. §4(s) of the Disclosure Schedule describes any material
self-insurance arrangements affecting Target.
(t) Litigation. §4(t) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth each instance in which Target (i)
is subject to any outstanding injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, or charge or (ii) is a
party or, to the Knowledge of directors and officers of Target, is threatened to be made a party to
any action, suit, proceeding, hearing, or investigation of, in, or before any court or
quasi-judicial or administrative agency of any federal, state, local, or foreign jurisdiction or
before any arbitrator. No action, suit, or proceeding in which Target is a party is pending before
any court or quasi-judicial or administrative agency of any federal, state, local, or foreign
jurisdiction or before any arbitrator wherein an unfavorable injunction, judgment, order, decree,
ruling, or charge could reasonably be expected to (A) prevent consummation of any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B) cause any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement to be rescinded following consummation, (C) adversely affect the right of Buyer to own
Target Shares and to control Target, or (D) materially and adversely affect the right of Target to
own its assets and to operate its business.
(u) Product Warranty. Substantially all of the products developed, sold, leased, and
delivered by Target have conformed in all material respects with all applicable contractual
commitments and all express and implied warranties, and Target has no material liability (whether
known or unknown, whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued
or unaccrued, whether liquidated or unliquidated, and whether due or to become due) for replacement
or repair thereof or other damages in connection therewith, subject only to the reserve for product
warranty claims set forth on the face of the most recent balance sheet included with Target’s
Interim Financial Statements (rather than in any notes thereto) as adjusted for operations and
transactions through the Closing Date in accordance with the past practice of Target. Substantially
all of the products sold, leased, and delivered by Target are subject to standard terms and
conditions of sale or lease. §4(u) of the Disclosure Schedule includes copies of the standard
terms and conditions of sale or lease for Target (containing applicable guaranty, warranty, and
indemnity provisions).
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(v) Product Liability. Target has no material liability (whether known or unknown, whether
asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued, whether
liquidated or unliquidated, and whether due or to become due) arising out of any injury to
individuals or property as a result of the ownership, possession, or use of any product developed,
sold, leased, or delivered by Target.
(w) Employees. Target is not a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement, nor
has it experienced any strike or material grievance, claim of unfair labor practices, or other
collective bargaining dispute since its inception. Target has not committed any material unfair
labor practice. None of the directors and officers of Target has any Knowledge of any
organizational effort presently being made or threatened by or on behalf of any labor union with
respect to employees of Target. With respect to this transaction, no notice to employees is
required under any law or any collective bargaining agreement.
(x) Employee Benefits. Target does not have any employee benefit plans. Target does not
contribute to, have any obligation to contribute to, or have any material liability under or with
respect to any employee pension benefit plan.
(y) Guaranties. Target is not a guarantor or otherwise responsible for any liability or
obligation (including indebtedness) of any other Person.
(z) Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters. Target and its Affiliates have complied and
are in compliance, in each case in all material respects, with all Environmental, Health, and
Safety Requirements.
(aa) Business Continuity. None of the computer software, computer hardware (whether general
or special purpose), telecommunications capabilities (including all voice, data and video networks)
and other similar or related items of automated, computerized, and/or software systems and any
other networks or systems and related services that are used by or relied on by Target in the
conduct of its business (collectively, the “Systems”) have experienced bugs, failures, breakdowns,
or continued substandard performance in the past twelve (12) months that has caused any substantial
disruption or interruption in or to the use of any such Systems by Target. Target is covered by
business interruption insurance in scope and amount customary and reasonable to ensure the ongoing
business operations of Target’s business.
(bb) Certain Business Relationships With Target. None of Seller and his Affiliates, and
Target’s directors, officers, and employees, has been involved in any material business arrangement
or relationship with Target within the past twelve (12) months, and none of Seller and his
Affiliates, and Target’s directors, officers, and employees owns any material asset, tangible or
intangible, that is used in the business of Target.
(cc) Customers and Suppliers.
(i) §4(cc) of the Disclosure Schedule lists the ten largest customers of Target for
each of the two most recent fiscal years and sets forth opposite the name of each such
customer the percentage of consolidated net revenue attributable to such customer. §4(cc)
of the Disclosure Schedule also lists any additional current customers that Target
anticipates in good faith are likely to be among the ten largest customers for the current
fiscal year.
(ii) Since the date of the Most Recent Quarter End, no material supplier of Target has
indicated that it shall stop, or materially decrease the rate of, supplying materials,
products or services to Target, and no customer listed on §4(cc) of the Disclosure Schedule
has indicated that it shall stop, or materially decrease the rate of, buying materials,
products or services from Target.
§5. Pre-Closing Covenants. The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period
between the execution of this Agreement and the Closing:
(a) General. Each of the Parties will use his or its reasonable best efforts to take all
action and to do all things necessary, proper, or advisable in order to consummate and make
effective the transactions
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contemplated by this Agreement (including satisfaction, but not waiver,
of the Closing conditions set forth in §7 below).
(b) Notices and Consents. Target shall give any notices to third parties, and will use its
reasonable best efforts to obtain any third-party consents required hereunder. Each of the Parties
will give any notices to, make any filings with, and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain any
authorizations, consents, and approvals of governments and governmental agencies in connection with the matters referred to in
§3(a)(i) and §3(b)(ii) above.
(c) Operation of Business. Target shall not engage in any practice, take any action, or enter
into any transaction outside the Ordinary Course of Business. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, Target shall not (i) declare, set aside, or pay any dividend or make any
distribution with respect to its capital stock or redeem, purchase, or otherwise acquire any of its
capital stock, or (ii) otherwise engage in any practice, take any action, or enter into any
transaction of the sort described in §4(h) above.
(d) Preservation of Business. Target shall keep its business and properties substantially
intact, including its present operations, physical facilities, working conditions, insurance
policies, and relationships with lessors, licensors, suppliers, customers, and employees.
(e) Full Access. Seller and Target shall permit representatives of Buyer (including legal
counsel and accountants) to have full access at all reasonable times, and in a manner so as not to
interfere with the normal business operations of Target, to all premises, properties, personnel,
books, records (including tax records), contracts, and documents of or pertaining to Target. Buyer
will treat and hold as such any Confidential Information it receives from Seller and Target in the
course of the reviews contemplated by this §5(e), will not use any of the Confidential Information
except in connection with this Agreement, and, if this Agreement is terminated for any reason
whatsoever, will return to Seller and Target all tangible embodiments (and all copies) of the
Confidential Information which are in its possession.
(f) Notice of Developments. Seller will give prompt written notice to Buyer of any material
adverse development which he becomes aware of causing a breach of any of the representations and
warranties in §4 above. Each Party will give prompt written notice to the others of any material
adverse development which he becomes aware of causing a breach of any of his or its own
representations and warranties in §3 above. No disclosure by any Party pursuant to this §5(f),
however, shall be deemed to amend or supplement Annex I, Annex II, or the Disclosure Schedule or to
prevent or cure any misrepresentation or, breach of warranty, save and except if (i) such
development occurred after the representation and warranty is made or (2) such development occurred
before the concerned representation and warranty was made and was not within the knowledge of the
Seller at that time.
(g) Target Financial Statements. Prior to Closing, Target shall deliver to Buyer true and
correct copies of Target’s Year End Financial Statements and Target’s Interim Financial Statements
in form satisfactory in all material respects to meet the requirements of Item 310 of
Regulation S-B promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and suitable for filing
with the SEC; provided, however, that Buyer may waive this requirement in order to hold the
Closing by December 31, 2006, upon the reasonable assurance by Target and Seller that such
financial statements can be delivered within 75 days following the Closing Date; and further
provided, that if such financial statements cannot be prepared and are not delivered within such
period, Buyer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and rescind the transactions set
forth herein.
(h) Maintenance of Real Property. Target shall maintain the Real Property, including all of
the Improvements in substantially the same condition as existed on the date of this Agreement,
ordinary wear and tear excepted, and shall not demolish or remove any of the existing Improvements,
or erect new improvements on the Real Property or any portion thereof, without the prior written
consent of Buyer.
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(i) Leases. Target will not cause or permit any Lease to be amended, modified, extended,
renewed or terminated, nor shall Target enter into any new lease, sublease, license or other
agreement for the use or occupancy of any Real Property requiring rental and other payments in
excess of $12,000 annually as averaged over the term thereof, without the prior written consent of
Buyer.
(j) Retained Employees. Target and Buyer shall mutually determine the key employees of Target
to be retained post Closing.
§6. Post-Closing Covenants. The Parties agree as follows with respect to the period following
the Closing:
(a) General. In case at any time after the Closing any further actions are necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Agreement, each of the Parties will take such further actions (including
the execution and delivery of such further instruments and documents) as any other Party may
reasonably request, all at the sole cost and expense of the requesting Party (unless the requesting
Party is entitled to indemnification therefor under §8 below). Target acknowledges and agrees that
from and after the Closing, Buyer will be entitled to possession of all documents, books, records
(including tax records), agreements, and financial data of any sort relating to Target.
(b) Litigation Support. In the event and for so long as any Party actively is contesting or
defending against any action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim,
or demand in connection with (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any
fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event,
incident, action, failure to act, or transaction on or prior to the Closing Date involving Target,
each of the other Parties will cooperate with him or it and his or its counsel in the contest or
defense, make available his or its personnel, and provide such testimony and access to his or its
books and records as shall be necessary in connection with the contest or defense, all at the sole
cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party (unless the contesting or defending Party is
entitled to indemnification therefor under §8 below).
(c) Filing of Report on Form 8-K. Each of the Parties shall cooperate as reasonably necessary
to prepare and file in a timely manner with the SEC a report on Form 8-K to disclose this Agreement
the completion of the transactions contemplated herein and to prepare the pro forma financial
information required pursuant to such form.
§7. Conditions to Obligation to Close.
(a) Conditions to Buyer’s Obligation. The obligation of Buyer to consummate the transactions
to be performed by it in connection with the Closing is subject to satisfaction of the following
conditions:
(i) the representations and warranties set forth in §3(a) and §4 above shall be true
and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, except to the extent
that such representations and warranties are qualified by the term “material,” or contain
terms such as “Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change,” in which case such
representations and warranties (as so written, including the term “material” or “Material”)
shall be true and correct in all respects at and as of the Closing Date;
(ii) Seller shall have performed and complied with all of his covenants hereunder in
all material respects through the Closing, except to the extent that such covenants are
qualified by the term “material,” or contain terms such as “Material Adverse Effect” or
“Material Adverse Change,” in which case Seller shall have performed and complied with all
of such covenants (as so written, including the term “material” or “Material”) in all
respects through the Closing;
(iii) except as permitted post-Closing, Target shall have procured all of the
third-party consents specified in §5(b) above;
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(iv) no action, suit, or proceeding shall be pending or threatened before any court or
quasi-judicial or administrative agency of any federal, state, local, or foreign
jurisdiction or before any arbitrator wherein an unfavorable injunction, judgment, order,
decree, ruling, or charge would (A) prevent consummation of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (B) cause any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement to be rescinded following consummation, (C) adversely affect the right of Buyer to
own Target Shares and to control Target, or (D) materially and
adversely affect the right of Target to own its assets and to operate its business (and
no such injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, or charge shall be in effect);
(v) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer a certificate to the effect that each of the
conditions specified above in §7(a)(i)-(iv) is satisfied in all respects;
(vi) Target shall have received all other material authorizations, consents, and
approvals of governments and governmental agencies referred to in §3(a)(i) and §4(c) above;
(vii) Caneum and Seller shall have entered into the Marketing Agreements and Buyer
shall have received the investor representation form from Seller in form and substance as
set forth in Exhibit D hereto;
(viii) Buyer shall have received from counsel to Target an opinion in form and
substance as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, addressed to Buyer and dated as of the
Closing Date;
(ix) Buyer shall have received the resignations of all members of the board of
directors of Target, except Xx. Xxxxxxxx, and shall receive the consents or minutes,
effective as of the Closing, appointing Suki Mudan and Xxxx Xxxxxxxx as directors of Target,
and a board resolution of Target approving the shares transfer of the Target Shares to
Acquisition Sub;
(x) all actions to be taken by Seller in connection with consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and all certificates, opinions, instruments, and other
documents required to effect the transactions contemplated hereby will be reasonably
satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer;
(xi) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer copies of the certificate of incorporation of
Target certified on or soon before the Closing Date by jurisdictional Registrar of Companies
(ROC) or by a director of the Target prior to Closing;
(xii) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer copies of the certificate of good standing
of Target issued on or soon before the Closing Date by the counsel for the Target for each
jurisdiction in which Target is qualified to do business;
(xiii) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer a certificate of the secretary or an
assistant secretary of Target, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, as
to: (A) no amendments to the certificate of incorporation of Target since the date
specified in clause (xi) above; (B) the bylaws of Target; (C) the resolutions of the board
of directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Target authorizing the execution,
delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(D) incumbency and signatures of the officers of Target executing this Agreement or any
other agreement contemplated by this Agreement;
(xiv) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer proof of filing necessary to change the name
of Target to “Caneum India” effective as of Closing;
(xv) Target shall have satisfied the obligations in §5(l) above or shall have made
arrangements satisfactory to Buyer to satisfy such obligations.
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(xvi) Target shall have retained all of the key employees mutually determined by Target
and Buyer pursuant to §5(j) above;
(xvii) Buyer shall have entered into one or more agreements through which it can
acquire a majority of the outstanding stock of Target on or before the Closing Date; and
(xviii) Counsel for Buyer shall have made a reasonable determination that the issuance
of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to 2(b) above shall qualify for an exemption from the
registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act and shall not violate
Securities Laws.
Buyer may waive any condition specified in this §7(a) if it executes a writing so stating at or
prior to the Closing.
(b) Conditions to Seller’s Obligation. The obligation of Seller and Target to consummate the
transactions to be performed by them in connection with the Closing is subject to satisfaction of
the following conditions:
(i) the representations and warranties set forth in §3(b) above shall be true and
correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, except to the extent that
such representations and warranties are qualified by the terms “material,” or contain terms
such as “Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change,” in which case such
representations and warranties (as so written, including the term “material,” or contain
terms such as “Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change,” shall be true and
correct in all respects at and as of the Closing Date;
(ii) Buyer shall have performed and complied with all of its covenants hereunder in all
material respects through the Closing, except to the extent that such covenants are
qualified by the term “material,” or contain terms such as “Material Adverse Effect” or
“Material Adverse Change,” in which case Buyer shall have performed and complied with all of
such covenants (as so written, including the term “material” or “Material”) in all respects
through the Closing;
(iii) there shall not be any injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, or charge in
effect preventing consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(iv) Buyer shall have delivered to Seller a certificate to the effect that each of the
conditions specified above in §7(b)(i)-(iii) is satisfied in all respects;
(v) the Parties and Target shall have received all material authorizations, consents,
and approvals of governments and governmental agencies referred to in §3(a)(i) and §3(b)(ii)
above;
(vi) Target shall have entered into the Marketing Agreement;
(vii) Seller shall have received from counsel to Buyer an opinion in form and substance
as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto, addressed to Seller, and dated as of the Closing
Date;
(viii) Seller shall have received from Buyer acceptance forms signed by each of the
designees of Buyer to serve as directors of Target acknowledging the willingness of each
designee to so serve; and
(viii) all actions to be taken by Buyer in connection with consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and all certificates, opinions, instruments, and other
documents required to effect the transactions contemplated hereby will be reasonably
satisfactory in form and substance to Seller.
Seller and Target may waive any condition specified in this §7(b) on behalf of Seller or Target,
respectively if they execute a writing so stating at or prior to the Closing.
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§8. Remedies for Breaches of This Agreement.
(a) Survival of Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and
warranties of the Parties contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder (even if
a Party knew or had reason to know of any misrepresentation or breach of warranty at the time of
Closing) and continue in full force and effect for a period of two (2) years thereafter, at which
time such representations and warranties shall terminate and expire.
(b) Indemnification Provisions for Buyer’s Benefit. In the event Seller or Target breaches
any of his or its representations or warranties, or Seller breaks either of the covenants set forth
in §6(a) and §6(b), and provided that Buyer makes a written demand for indemnification against any
Seller pursuant to §8(e) below within two years from the Closing Date and otherwise follows the
procedures for making indemnification claims set forth in this §8, then, subject to the limitations
set forth in this §8, Buyer shall be entitled to be indemnified from and against the entirety of
any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer (including any Adverse Consequences Buyer may suffer
after the end of any applicable survival period) resulting from, arising out of, relating to, or
caused by the breach; provided, however, that there will be a $150,000 aggregate ceiling on the
obligation of Seller to indemnify Buyer from and against Adverse Consequences resulting from,
arising out of, relating to, or caused by breaches of the representations and warranties of Seller
contained herein.
(c) Indemnification Provisions for Seller’s Benefit. In the event Buyer breaches any of its
representations, warranties, and covenants contained herein, or in the event Target after Closing
breaches any of its covenants contained herein, and provided that Seller makes a written claim for
indemnification against Buyer pursuant to §8(e) below within the survival period (if there is an
applicable survival period pursuant to §8(a) above), then Buyer agrees to indemnify Seller from and
against the entirety of any Adverse Consequences suffered (including any Adverse Consequences
suffered after the end of any applicable survival period) resulting from, arising out of, relating
to, or caused by the breach; provided, however, that there will be a $150,000 aggregate ceiling on
the obligation of Buyer to indemnify Seller from and against Adverse Consequences resulting from,
arising out of, relating to, or caused by breaches of the representations and warranties of Buyer
contained herein.
(d) Matters Involving Third Parties.
(i) If any third party notifies any Party (the “Indemnified Party”) with respect to any
matter (a “Third-Party Claim”) that may give rise to a claim for indemnification against any
other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) under this §8, then the Indemnified Party shall
promptly notify each Indemnifying Party thereof in writing; provided, however, that no delay
on the part of the Indemnified Party in notifying any Indemnifying Party shall relieve the
Indemnifying Party from any obligation hereunder unless (and then solely to the extent) the
Indemnifying Party is thereby prejudiced. If the contents and delivery of the notice from
the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Parties satisfy the content and delivery
requirements of an Indemnification Demand (as defined in §8(e)) pursuant to §8(e), then such
notice shall also be deemed to be an Indemnification Demand.
(ii) Any Indemnifying Party will have the right to assume the defense of the
Third-Party Claim with counsel of his or its choice reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party at any time within fifteen (15) days after the Indemnified Party has given
notice of the Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party must conduct
the defense of the Third-Party Claim actively and diligently thereafter in order to preserve
his or its rights in this regard; and provided further that the Indemnified Party may retain
separate co-counsel at its sole cost and expense and participate in the defense of the
Third-Party Claim.
(iii) So long as the Indemnifying Party has assumed and is conducting the defense of
the Third-Party Claim in accordance with §8(d)(ii) above, (A) the Indemnifying Party will
not consent to the entry of any judgment on or enter into any settlement with respect to the
Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (not to be
unreasonably withheld) unless the
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judgment or proposed settlement involves only the payment of money damages by one or more of the
Indemnifying Parties and does not impose an injunction or other equitable relief upon
the Indemnified Party and (B) the Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any
judgment on or enter into any settlement with respect to the Third-Party Claim without the
prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (not to be unreasonably withheld).
(iv) In the event none of the Indemnifying Parties assumes and conducts the defense of
the Third-Party Claim in accordance with §8(d)(ii) above, however, (A) the Indemnified Party
may defend against, and consent to the entry of any judgment on or enter into any settlement
with respect to, the Third-Party Claim in any manner he or it may reasonably deem
appropriate (and the Indemnified Party need not consult with, or obtain any consent from,
any Indemnifying Party in connection therewith) and (B) the Indemnifying Parties will remain
responsible for any Adverse Consequences the Indemnified Party may suffer resulting from,
arising out of, relating to, or caused by the Third-Party Claim to the extent provided in,
and subject to the limitations of, this §8. In the event Buyer elects to assert a demand
for an adjustment to the Preliminary Purchase Price in connection with a claim for
indemnification with respect to third party claims for which the procedures set forth in
this §8(d) have been followed, Buyer shall comply with the procedures set forth in §8(e),
§8(f) and §8(g) hereof. Any such procedures shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the
indemnification procedures set forth in this §8(d).
(e) Written Demand for Indemnification. In order to seek indemnification under this §8, a
Person entitled to indemnification under §8(b) or §8(c) (an “Indemnified Party”) shall deliver, in
good faith, a written demand (an “Indemnification Demand”) to the Seller (in the case of
Indemnification Demands from Buyer) or Buyer (in the case of Indemnification Demands from the
Seller) which contains (i) a description and the amount (the “Asserted Adverse Consequences
Amount”) of any Adverse Consequences incurred or reasonably expected to be incurred by the
Indemnified Party, (ii) a statement that the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under
this §8 for such Adverse Consequences and a reasonable explanation of the basis therefor, and (iii)
a demand for payment in the amount of such Adverse Consequences.
(f) Response to Demand. Within twenty days after delivery of an Indemnification Demand to the
Seller or Buyer (as the case may be), such party shall deliver to the other of such Parties a
written response (the “Response”) in which the party providing the Response shall: (i) agree that
the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all of the Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount (in
which case, to the extent the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification pursuant to §8(b) or
§8(c), the Response shall be accompanied by an adjustment to the Preliminary Purchase Price in
accordance with §2(e)(iii) or §2(e)(iv), as applicable (if the Party providing the
Response is the Seller), or a payment (if the Party providing the Response is the Buyer) to the
Indemnified Party of the full Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount, by check or by wire transfer;
(ii) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive part, but not all, of the Asserted
Adverse Consequences Amount (such portion, the “Agreed Portion”) (in which case, to the extent the
Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification pursuant to §8(b) or §8(c), the Response shall be
accompanied by an adjustment to the Preliminary Purchase Price in accordance with §2(e)(iii) or
§2(e)(iv), as applicable (if the Party providing the Response is the Seller), or a
payment (if the Party providing the Response is the Buyer) to the Indemnified Party of the Agreed
Portion, by check or by wire transfer; or (iii) dispute that the Indemnified Party is entitled to
receive any of the Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount.
(g) Rights of Respective Parties. In the event that the Party providing a Response pursuant
to §8(f) shall (i) dispute that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive any of the Asserted
Adverse Consequences Amount, or (ii) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled to only the
Agreed Portion of the Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount, the Seller and Buyer shall attempt in
good faith to agree upon the rights of the respective parties with respect to each of the
indemnification claims that comprise the Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount (or the portion of
the Asserted Adverse Consequences Amount not comprising the Agreed Portion). If the Seller and
Buyer should so agree, a memorandum setting forth such agreement shall be prepared and signed by
both such Parties. If no such agreement can be reached after good faith negotiation
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within thirty days after delivery of a Response, either Buyer or any Seller may demand arbitration of any matter
set forth in the applicable Indemnification Demand as set forth in §11(i).
(h) Exclusive Remedy. Except for fraud claims solely against the Persons who committed such
fraud, Buyer’s liability to the Seller for Adverse Consequences shall not exceed $50,000. Subject
to the previous sentence, no current or former shareholder, director, officer, employee, affiliate
or advisor of Target or any affiliate of Target shall have any liability of any nature to Buyer,
Target or any affiliate of Buyer or Target with respect to the breach by the Seller or Target of
any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement or any other matter
relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that (i)
except as expressly provided in §3(a), no current or former shareholder, director, officer,
employee, affiliate or advisor of Target has made or is making any representations or warranties
whatsoever regarding Target or the subject matter of this Agreement, express or implied, and (ii)
except as expressly provided in §4, Target has not made and is not making, and Buyer is not relying
upon, any representations or warranties whatsoever regarding Target or the subject matter of this
Agreement, express or implied.
§9. Exclusive Dealing.
(a) Alternative Transaction. During the term of this Agreement, neither Target nor Seller
shall, directly or indirectly, through any representative or otherwise, solicit, negotiate with or
in any manner encourage, discuss or accept any proposal of any other person relating to the
acquisition of Target, shares of its capital stock purchased from Target or from Seller, or its
assets or business, in whole or in part, whether through direct purchase, merger, reverse merger,
consolidation or other business combination, restructuring, compromise or arrangement (other than
sales of inventory in the ordinary course of Target’s business) and whether through disposing,
licensing, or transferring the rights to any of Target’s assets to a third party (collectively, an
“Alternative Transaction”); provided, however, that upon receipt of an unsolicited proposal to
effect an Alternative Transaction, Target may disclose (i) the existence of this Agreement, and
(ii) the terms of the break-up provisions set forth in Section 9(c), below.
(b) Notice. Target will immediately notify Buyer regarding any contact between Target or its
representatives and any other person regarding any proposed Alternative Transaction or any related
inquiry.
(c) Breach . In the event that Target or Seller breaches §9(a) above and, within six
months after such breach, Target Company closes an Alternative Transaction, then, immediately upon
such closing, Target shall pay to Buyer 10% of the total consideration (including the assumption of
any liabilities of Target), cash and non-cash (as, when, and in such proportion as such
consideration is received by Seller) paid to Target or its shareholders in the Alternative
Transaction.
§10. Termination.
(a) Termination of Agreement. Certain of the Parties may terminate this Agreement as
provided below:
(i) Buyer, on the one hand, and Target and Seller collectively on the other hand, may
terminate this Agreement by mutual written consent at any time prior to the Closing;
(ii) Buyer may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Seller on or before
the Closing Date if Buyer is not reasonably satisfied with the results of its continuing
business, legal, and accounting due diligence regarding Target;
(iii) Buyer may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Seller at any time
prior to the Closing (A) in the event any Seller has breached any material representation,
warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement in any material respect, Buyer has
notified Seller of the breach, and the breach has continued without cure for a period of 5
days after the notice of breach; (B) if Target is unable to furnish and fails to deliver the
financial statements required pursuant to §5(g) above; or (C)
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if the Closing shall not have
occurred on or before January 15, 2007, by reason of the failure of any condition precedent
under §7(a) hereof (unless the failure results primarily from Buyer itself breaching any
representation, warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement); and
(iv) Seller may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Buyer at any time
prior to the Closing (A) in the event Buyer has breached any material representation,
warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement in any material respect, any Seller has
notified Buyer of the breach, and the breach has continued without cure for a period of 5
days after the notice of breach or (B) if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before
January 15, 2007, by reason of the failure of any condition precedent under §7(b) hereof
(unless the failure results primarily from any Seller breaching any representation,
warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement).
(b) Effect of Termination. If any Party terminates this Agreement pursuant to §10(a) above,
all rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall terminate without any liability of any
Party to any other Party (except for any liability of any Party then in breach); provided, however,
that the confidentiality provisions contained in §5(e) and the costs provision in 2(j) above shall
survive termination. In addition, if this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to §10(a)(iii)
above, Target shall reimburse Buyer for its reasonable out of pocket legal and accounting expenses
related to the preparation of the original Letter of Intent and this Agreement.
§11. Miscellaneous.
(a) No Covenant as to Tax or Accounting Consequences. It is expressly understood and
agreed that neither the Buyer nor its officers, agents, accountants, or legal counsel has made any
warranty or agreement, expressed or implied, as to the tax or accounting consequences of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the tax or accounting consequences of any action
pursuant to or growing out of this Agreement.
(b) Press Releases and Public Announcements. No Party shall issue any press release or make
any public announcement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written
approval of Buyer and Target; provided, however, that any Party may make any public disclosure it
believes in good faith is required by applicable law (in which case the disclosing Party will use
its reasonable best efforts to advise the other Parties prior to making the disclosure).
(c) No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon
any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and the
Target Indemnified Parties.
(d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes
the entire agreement among the Parties and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or
representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to
the subject matter hereof including, but not limited to the Letter of Intent.
(e) Succession and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may
assign either this Agreement or any of his or its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder
without the prior written approval of Buyer and Seller; provided, however, that Buyer may (i)
assign any or all of its rights and interests hereunder to one or more of its Affiliates and (ii)
designate one or more of its Affiliates to perform its obligations hereunder (in any or all of
which cases Buyer nonetheless shall remain responsible for the performance of all of its
obligations hereunder).
(f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by
means of facsimile), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
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(g) Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience
only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
(h) Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be
deemed duly given (i) when delivered personally to the recipient, (ii) one business day after being
sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), (iii) one business
day after being sent to the recipient by facsimile
transmission or electronic mail, or (iv) four business days after being mailed to the
recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and
addressed to the intended recipient as set forth below:
If to Seller: | 0 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx | Copy to: | Xxxxxx Xxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxx on Thames | Lattey and Xxxx | |||||||
Xxxx XX0 0XX, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | 00, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx XX0 | |||||||
0XX, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||||||||
FAX (J-Fax): (000) 000-0000 | FAX: x00-0000-0000 | |||||||
If to Buyer: | 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx | Copy to: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |||||
Suite 210 | Attorney at Law | |||||||
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 | 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx | |||||||
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Chairman | Suite 250 | |||||||
FAX: (000) 000-0000 | Xxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000 | |||||||
FAX: (000) 000-0000 | ||||||||
If to Target: | 0xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxx | Copy to: | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |||||
000-X Xxxx Xxxxx | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Associates | |||||||
New Delhi — 110065 | 1018, Maker Chamber V | |||||||
FAX: | Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx 000 000 | |||||||
FAX: 000 0000 0000 |
Any Party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands, claims, and other
communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other Parties notice in the manner
herein set forth.
(i) Arbitration. Any controversy, dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this
Agreement or breach thereof shall first be settled through good faith negotiation. If the dispute
cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree to attempt in good faith to settle the
dispute by mediation administered by JAMS. If the parties are unsuccessful at resolving the dispute
through mediation, the parties agree to binding arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to its
Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures. Any such arbitration shall be held in Orange County,
California. The arbitrator shall determine how all expenses relating to the arbitration shall be
paid, including the respective expenses of each party, the fees of the arbitrator and the
administrative fee of JAMS. The arbitrator shall set a limited time period and establish
procedures designed to reduce the cost and time for discovery while allowing Buyer and the Seller
an opportunity, adequate in the sole judgment of the arbitrator to discover relevant information
from the opposing Parties about the subject matter of the dispute. The arbitrator shall rule upon
motions to compel or limit discovery and shall have the authority to impose sanctions, including
attorneys’ fees and costs, to the same extent as a competent court of law or equity, should the
arbitrator determine that discovery was sought without substantial justification or that discovery
was refused or objected to without substantial justification. The decision of the arbitrator as to
the validity and amount of any indemnification claim in any Indemnification Demand or as to any
other matter under this Agreement shall be subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement
and final, binding and conclusive upon the Parties. All such decisions shall be written and shall
be supported by written findings of fact and conclusions which shall set forth the award, judgment,
decree or order awarded by the arbitrator. All payments required by the arbitrator shall be made
within thirty days after the decision of the arbitrator is rendered. Judgment upon any award
rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
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(j) Amendments and Waivers. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Buyer and Seller. No waiver by any Party of any
provision of this Agreement or any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant
hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and
signed by the Party making such waiver nor shall such waiver be deemed to extend to any prior or
subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any
way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.
(k) Severability. Any term or provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in
any situation in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining
terms and provisions hereof or the validity or enforceability of the offending term or provision in
any other situation or in any other jurisdiction.
(l) Expenses. Each of Buyer, Seller, and Target will bear his or its own costs and expenses
(including legal fees and expenses) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby.
(m) Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of
this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this
Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption or burden of
proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the
provisions of this Agreement. Any reference to any federal, state, local, or foreign statute or
law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the
context requires otherwise. The word “including” shall mean including without limitation.
(n) Incorporation of Exhibits, Annexes, and Schedules. The Exhibits, Annexes, and Schedules
identified in this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
(o) Currency Designations. All denominations of monetary funds in this Agreement shall be
deemed to be denominated in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
CANEUM, INC.
By
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/s/ Suki Mudan | |||
CANEUM ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
By |
/s/ Suki Mudan | |||
Its: |
Board Member | |||
CONTINUUM SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
By |
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |||
SELLER:
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
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DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE
Stock-for-Stock Exchange Agreement
Dated December 29, 2006
Dated December 29, 2006
Exceptions to Representations and Warranties Concerning Target
The following information is provided as full disclosure on potential contingent liabilities of
Target which are also set forth in the financial statements of Target:
Impact | ||||||||
Item | Impact (Rs.) | (USD) | ||||||
Potential Tax Liability assoc. with Account of
non-receipt of export proceeds of Rs53,93,235 |
Rs1,815,362 | $ | 40,703 | |||||
Income Tax Assessment for 2004-2005 |
Rs14,125 | $ | 317 | |||||
Potential Vendor Payable: Five 9, Inc. |
Rs724,794 | $ | 16,251 | |||||
Potential Vendor Payable for Computer purchases |
Rs682,409 | $ | 15,301 | |||||
Potential Tax Liability assoc. with disallowance
of Deprec expense of Rs6,82,409 computer assets
w/o bills |
$ | 0 | ||||||
Potential Vendor Payable for Other Asset purchases |
Rs335,441 | $ | 7,521 | |||||
Potential Tax Liability assoc. with disallowance
of Deprec expense of Rs3,35,441 assets w/o bills |
$ | 0 | ||||||
Potential Duty Payable |
Rs286,407 | $ | 6,422 | |||||
Fees for delayed filings |
Rs50,000 | $ | 1,121 | |||||
Fringe Benefit Tax Deposit 2005-2006 |
Rs235,261 | $ | 5,275 | |||||
Fringe Benefit Tax Deposit Q1 2006-2007 |
Rs28,050 | $ | 629 | |||||
Total (without deduction for deprec.
Disallowance) |
Rs4,171,849 | $ | 93,539 |
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