EXHIBIT 10.8
[CB XXXXXXX XXXXX LOGO]
SUBLEASE
1. PARTIES.
This sublease, dated SEPTEMBER 24, 2002, is made between WESTERN
TECHNOLOGY ("Sublessor"), and CATAPULT COMMUNICATIONS ("Sublessee").
2. MASTER LEASE.
Sublessor is the lessee under a written lease dated MARCH 25, 1995 wherein
XXXX XXXXXX LATHING CO. ("Lessor") leased to Sublessor the real property
located in the City of Mountain View, County of SANTA XXXXX, State of
CALIFORNIA, described as 000 X. XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX G. ("Master
Premises"). Said lease has been amended by the following amendments FIRST
AMENDMENT DATED APRIL 24, 2000 AND SECOND AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 22, 2000:
said lease and amendments are herein collectively referred to as the
"Master Lease" and are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
3. PREMISES.
Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Sublease the following portion of the Master Premises
("Premises"): THAT APPROXIMATELY 9,860 SQUARE FOOT FREESTANDING INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING LOCATED AT 000 X. XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX X, XXXXXXXX XXXX, XX
00000.
4. WARRANTY BY SUBLESSOR.
Sublessor warrants and represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease has
not been amended or modified except as expressly set forth herein, that
Sublessor is not now, and as of the commencement of the Term hereof will
not be, in default or breach of any of the provisions of the Master Lease,
and that Sublessor has no knowledge of any claim by Lessor that Sublessor
is in default or breach of any of the provisions of the Master Lease.
5. TERM.
The Term of this Sublease shall commence on DECEMBER 1, 2002
("Commencement Date"), or when Lessor consents to this Sublease (if such
consent is required under the Master Lease), whichever shall last occur,
and end on FEBRUARY 28, 2005 ("Termination Date"), unless otherwise sooner
terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Sublease. In the
event the Term commences on a date other than the Commencement Date,
Sublessor and Sublessee shall execute a memorandum setting forth the
actual date of commencement of the Term. Possession of the Premises
("Possession") shall be delivered to Sublessee UPON COMPLETE EXECUTION OF
THE SUBLEASE. If for any reason Sublessor does not deliver Possession to
Sublessee on the commencement of the Term, Sublessor shall not be subject
to any liability for such failure, the Termination Date shall not be
extended by the delay, and the validity of this Sublease shall not be
impaired, but rent shall xxxxx until delivery of Possession.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Sublessor has not delivered Possession
to Sublessee within thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date, then at
any time thereafter and before delivery of Possession, Sublessee may give
written notice to Sublessor of Sublessee's intention to cancel this
Sublease. Said notice shall set forth an effective date for such
cancellation which shall be at least ten (10) days after delivery of said
notice to Sublessor. If Sublessor delivers Possession to Sublessee on or
before such effective date, this Sublease shall remain in full force and
effect. If Sublessor fails to deliver Possession to Sublessee on or before
such effective date, this Sublease shall be cancelled, in which case all
consideration previously paid by Sublessee to Sublessor on account on this
Sublease shall be returned to Sublessee, this Sublease shall thereafter be
of no further force or effect, and Sublessor shall have no further
liability to Sublessee on account of such delay or cancellation. If
Sublessor permits Sublessee to take Possession prior to the commencement
of the Term, such early Possession shall not advance the Termination Date
and shall be subject to the provisions of this Sublease.
6. RENT.
6.1 Minimum Rent. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as minimum rent,
without deduction, setoff, notice, or demand, at WESTERN TECHNOLOGY,
000 XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XX 00000 or at such other place as
Sublessor shall designate from time to time by notice to Sublessee,
the sum of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 20/100 Dollars
($5,127.20) per month, in advance on the first day of each month of
the Term. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor upon execution of this
Sublease the sum of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 20/100
Dollars ($5,127.20) as rent for DECEMBER 2002. If the Term begins or
ends on a day other than the first or last day of a month, the rent
for the partial months shall be prorated on a per diem basis.
Additional provisions: N/A
6.2 Operating Costs. If the Master Lease requires Sublessor to pay to
Lessor all or a portion of the expenses of operating the building
and/or project of which the Premises are a part ("Operating Costs"),
including but not limited to taxes, utilities, or insurance, then
Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as additional rent ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT (100%) of the amounts payable by Sublessor for Operating Costs
incurred during the Term. Such additional rent shall be payable as and
when Operating Costs are payable by Sublessor to Lessor. It the Master
Lease provides for the payment by Sublessor of Operating Costs on the
basis of an estimate thereof, then as and when adjustments between
estimated and actual Operating Costs are made under the Master Lease,
the obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee hereunder shall be adjusted
in a like manner; and if any such adjustment shall occur after the
expiration or earlier termination of the Term, then the obligations of
Sublessor and Sublessee under this Subsection 6.2 shall survive such
expiration or
termination. Sublessor shall, furnish Sublessee with copies of all
statements submitted by Lessor of actual or estimated Operating Costs
during the Term.
7. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
Sublessee shall deposit with Sublessor upon execution of this Sublease the
sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) as security for
Sublessee's faithful performance of Sublessee's obligations hereunder
("Security Deposit"). If Sublessee fails to pay rent or other charges when
due under this Sublease, or fails to perform any of its other obligations
hereunder, Sublessor may use or apply all or any portion of the Security
Deposit for the payment of any rent or other amount then due hereunder and
unpaid, for the payment of any other sum for which Sublessor may become
obligated by reason of Sublessee's default or breach, or for any loss or
damage sustained by Sublessor as a result of Sublessee's default or breach.
If Sublessor so uses any portion of the Security Deposit, Sublessee shall,
within ten (10) days after written demand by Sublessor, restore the
Security Deposit to the full amount originally deposited, and Sublessee's
failure to do so shall constitute a default under this Sublease. Sublessor
shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its
general accounts, and shall have no obligation or liability for payment of
interest on the Security Deposit. In the event Sublessor assigns its
interest in this Sublease, Sublessor shall deliver to its assignee so much
of the Security Deposit as is then held by Sublessor. Within ten (10) days
after the Term has expired, or Sublessee has vacated the Premises, or any
final adjustment pursuant to Subsection 6.2 hereof has been made, whichever
shall last occur, and provided Sublessee is not then in default of any of
its obligations hereunder, the Security Deposit, or so much thereof as had
not theretofore been applied by Sublessor, shall be returned to Sublessee
or to the last assignee, if any, of Sublessee's interest hereunder.
8. USE OF PREMISES.
The Premises shall be used and occupied only for SERVICE CENTER, LIGHT
MANUFACTURING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, STORAGE AND OTHER RELATED LEGAL
USES, and for no other use or purpose.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
Sublessee shall not assign this Sublease or further sublet all or any part
of the Premises without the prior written consent of Sublessor (and the
consent of Lessor, if such is required under the terms of the Master
Lease).
10. OTHER PROVISIONS OF SUBLEASE.
All applicable terms and conditions of the Master Lease are incorporated
into and made a part of this Sublease as if Sublessor the lessor
thereunder, Sublessee the lessee thereunder, and the Premises the Master
Premises, except for the following: N/A. Sublessee assumes and agrees to
perform the lessee's obligations under the Master Lease during the Term to
the extent that such obligations are applicable to the Premises, except
that the obligation to pay rent to Lessor under the Master Lease shall be
considered performed by Sublessee to the extent and in the amount rent is
paid to Sublessor in accordance with Section 6 of this Sublease. Sublessee
shall not commit or suffer any act or omission that will violate any of the
provisions of the Master Lease, Sublessor shall exercise due diligence in
attempting to cause Lessor to perform its obligations under the Master
Lease for the benefit of Sublessee. If the Master Lease terminates, this
Sublease shall terminate and the parties shall be relieved of any further
liability or obligation under this Sublease, provided however, that if the
Master Lease terminates as a result of a default or breach by Sublessor or
Sublessee under this Sublease and/or the Master Lease, then the defaulting
party shall be liable to the nondefaulting party for the damage suffered as
a result of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master
Lease gives Sublessor any right to terminate the Master Lease in the event
of the partial or total damage, destruction, or condemnation of the Master
Premises or the building or project of which the Master Premises are a
part, the exercise of such right by Sublessor shall not constitute a
default or breach hereunder.
11. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
If Sublessor, Sublessee, or Broker shall commence an action against the
other arising out of or in connection with this Sublease, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit and reasonable
attorney's fees.
12. AGENCY DISCLOSURE:
Sublessor and Sublessee each warrant that they have dealt with no other
real estate broker in connection with this transaction except: CB XXXXXXX
XXXXX, INC., who represents CATAPULT COMMUNICATIONS and CB XXXXXXX XXXXX,
INC. who represents WESTERN TECHNOLOGY. In the event CB XXXXXXX XXXXX,
INC., represents both Sublessor and Sublessee, Sublessor and hereby confirm
that they were timely advised of the dual representation and that they
consent to the same, and that they do not expect said broker to disclose to
either of them the confidential information of the other party.
13. COMMISSION:
Upon execution of this Sublease, and consent thereto by Lessor (if such
consent is required under the terms of the Master Lease), Sublessor shall
pay Broker a real estate brokerage commission in accordance with
Sublessor's contract with Broker for the subleasing of the Premises, if
any, and otherwise in the amount of
FOUR THOUSAND AND NO/100 Dollars ($4,000.00), for services rendered in
effecting this Sublease. Broker is hereby made a third party beneficiary of
this Sublease for the purpose of enforcing its right to said commission.
14. NOTICES:
All notices and demands which may or are to be required or permitted to be
given by either party on the other hereunder shall be in writing. All
notices and demands by the Sublessor to Sublessee shall be sent by United
States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Sublessee at the Premises,
and to the address herein below, or to such other place as Sublessee may
from time to time designate in a notice to the Sublessor. All notices and
demands by the Sublessee to Sublessor shall be sent by United States Mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the Sublessor at the address set forth
herein, and to such other person or place as the Sublessor may from time to
time designate in a notice to the Sublessee.
To Sublessor: WESTERN TECHNOLOGY, ATTN: XXXX XXXXXXXX, 000 XXXXXXX XXXXX,
XXXXXX XXXX, XX 00000
To Sublessee: CATAPULT COMMUNICATIONS, 000 X. XXXXXXX XXXXX,
XXXXXXXX XXXX, XX 00000
15. CONSENT BY LESSOR.
THIS SUBLEASE SHALL BE OF NO FORCE OR EFFECT UNLESS CONSENTED TO BY LESSOR
WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER EXECUTION HEREOF, IF SUCH CONSENT IS REQUIRED UNDER THE
TERMS OF THE MASTER LEASE.
16. COMPLIANCE.
The parties hereto agree to comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and administrative orders having
jurisdiction over the parties, property or the subject matter of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and all
amendments thereto, the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, the
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, and The
Americans With Disabilities Act.
Sublessor: WESTERN TECHNOLOGY Sublessee: CATAPULT COMMUNICATIONS
By: /s/ XXXX XXXXXXXX By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXXXX
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XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
Title: PRESIDENT Title: PRESIDENT & COO
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By: By: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Title: Title: President & COO
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Date: 9/30/02 Date: 9/30/02
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LESSOR'S CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
The undersigned ("Lessor"), lessor under the Master Lease, hereby consents to
the foregoing Sublease without waiver of any restriction in the Master Lease
concerning further assignment or subletting. Lessor certifies that, as of the
date of Lessor's execution hereof, Sublessor is not in default or breach of any
of the provisions of the Master Lease, and that the Master Lease has not been
amended or modified except as expressly set forth in the foregoing Sublease.
Lessor: XXXX XXXXXX LATHING CO.
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By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXX
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Title: Member
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CONSULT YOUR ADVISORS - This document has been prepared for approval by your
attorney. No representation or recommendation is made by Broker as to the legal
sufficiency or tax consequences of this document or the transaction to which it
relates. These are questions for your attorney.
In any real estate transaction, it is recommended that you consult with a
professional, such as a civil engineer, industrial hygienist or other person,
with experience in evaluating the condition of the property, including the
possible presence of asbestos, hazardous materials and underground storage
tanks.
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ATTACHMENT A
ADDENDUM TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
BETWEEN WESTERN TECHNOLOGY (SUBLESSOR) AND CATAPULT
COMMUNICATIONS (SUBLESSEE)
In the event of express conflict between the terms and conditions of this
Attachment and the terms and conditions of the Sublease, the terms and
conditions of this Attachment shall prevail.
17) Early Occupancy: Upon execution of the Sublease and consent by
Landlord, Sublessee shall have the access to the
Premises for the purpose of completing Tenant
Improvements, set up phone lines, other equipment
and to conduct normal business operations free of
any and all rents.
18) Furniture & Equipment: The Sublessor shall remove all existing furniture
and phone equipment. However, all existing wiring
shall remain in place.
19) Signage: Sublessee, at Sublessee's sole cost and expense,
will be allowed to install signage in accordance
with conditions of the Master Lease and subject to
the City of Mountain View approval.
20) Tenant Improvements: Sublessee shall be allowed to complete Tenant
Improvements in accordance with the Master Lease.
21) Condition of Premises: Sublessor shall deliver the Premises in good,
clean, working condition, Sublessee shall sublease
the space in "AS-IS" condition.
22) Sublease: Sublessee shall have the right to transfer or
assign the sublease and sub-sublease all or part
of the premises, with consent of the Landlord,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Master
Lease. Should Sublessee derive a profit from any
sub-sublease, Sublessee shall split the profits
50/50 with Sublessor after first deducting
Sublessee's reasonable costs, including but not
limited to brokerage fees, attorney's fees and
marketing costs.
Sublessor: Western Technology Sublessee: Catapult
Communications
By: /s/ XXXX XXXXXXXX By: /s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
Title: President Title: President & COO
By: By:
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Title: Title:
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Date: 9/30/02 Date: 9/30/02
