EXHIBIT 10.1
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") made this 31st day of
October, 2001 by and between PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT CORP., a Delaware
corporation, with an address of: 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx
00000, Attention: Xxxxx X. XxXxxxx, Chief Financial Officer; Fax: 000-000-0000
(the "SELLER"), and LAKES GAMING, INC., a Minnesota corporation, with an address
of: 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000; Fax: 000-000-0000 (the
"BUYER"). This Agreement sometimes refers to Seller and Buyer individually as a
"PARTY" and collectively as the "PARTIES."
PRELIMINARY RECITALS:
A. Seller has as of the date hereof purchased the Property, as defined in
Paragraph 1 below, from Xxxxxxx Real Estate Company, A Minnesota
Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership ("XXXXXXX").
B. Seller purchased the Property from Xxxxxxx solely to accommodate Buyer
and in reliance of the fact that Buyer has agreed to purchase the
Property from Seller under the terms set forth in that certain letter
agreement dated January 30, 2001 between Grand Casinos, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation, and wholly owned subsidiary of Seller, and Lakes
Gaming, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "LETTER AGREEMENT").
C. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, a portion of the purchase price paid
by Seller to Xxxxxxx for the purchase of the Property consisted of the
sum of Three Million Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars and
Fifteen Cents ($3,006,697.15) which was advanced by Buyer to Seller for
such purpose (the "DOWN PAYMENT") which Down Payment will be credited
to Buyer as part of Buyer's purchase of the Property.
D. The Seller and Buyer desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth
the terms of the purchase of the Property by Buyer.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Buyer and Seller agree that the above Preliminary Recitals
are incorporated fully into the terms of this Agreement and further agree as
follows:
1. PROPERTY. The real property that is the subject of this Agreement
consists of approximately 9.9328 acres, is located at 000 Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, in the City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota, includes
all buildings and improvements located thereon, and is legally
described on the attached Exhibit "A" (the "PROPERTY").
2. PURCHASE AND SALE. Seller agrees to sell the Property to Buyer pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement, and Buyer agrees to purchase the
Property from Seller pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
3. PURCHASE PRICE. The total purchase price to be paid by Buyer for the
purchase of the Property shall be an amount equal to the sum of (a) the
Down Payment which has been received by Seller and used to pay a
portion of the cost of its acquisition of the Property as of the date
hereof, (b) all closing and incidental costs, fees and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Seller or its
subsidiaries in connection with (i) Seller's acquisition of the
Property and (ii) Seller's assumption of the TIAA Mortgage Loan, (c)
the remaining outstanding indebtedness owing to Teachers Insurance and
Annuity Association of America under the existing mortgage loan
evidenced by that certain Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents,
Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement dated December 13,
1996 ("TIAA MORTGAGE LOAN"), including the "Prepayment Premium" due to
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America under the terms
of the TIAA Mortgage Loan, and (d) all closing and incidental costs,
fees and expenses, including taxes and reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred by Seller or its subsidiaries in connection with Seller's
ownership of the Property and Seller's conveyance of the Property to
Buyer (collectively, the "PURCHASE PRICE"). Buyer shall pay the balance
of the Purchase Price in cash, by certified check or wire transfer on
or before the Date of Closing.
4. CONVEYANCE TERMS. At Closing, Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer
(a) a Limited Warranty Deed (the "DEED") and (b) a Quit Claim Xxxx of
Sale (the "XXXX OF SALE"), which together shall convey title to the
Property to the Buyer.
5. POSSESSION; PRORATION. Seller shall deliver possession of the Property
to Buyer at Closing. Prior to the Closing Date, Buyer, in its capacity
as subtenant of the Property, shall pay all outstanding fees, costs and
expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of the Property of
whatever nature. It is the intent of Seller and Buyer that Seller shall
incur no costs, expenses or liability of any nature during or after the
period that it shall own the Property. Seller shall not be responsible
for any fees, costs or expenses relating to the conveyance of the
Property to Buyer.
6. CLOSING. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement
(the "CLOSING") shall occur at the offices of Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx &
Xxxxxxxx LLP, 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx 00000, or at such other place agreed upon by the Parties, at
10:00 a.m., C.S.T., on January 2, 2002 (the "CLOSING DATE") subject to
the right to extend the Closing Date for the reasons and for the
maximum period of time provided for in the Letter Agreement. At
Closing:
a. Seller shall: (i) execute and deliver to Buyer the Deed; (ii)
execute and deliver to Buyer the Xxxx of Sale; (iii) execute
and deliver a Termination of Lease with respect to the
existing lease on the Property in favor of Grand Casinos, Inc.
(the "GRAND CASINOS LEASE TERMINATION") at which point neither
Grand Casinos, Inc. or Seller, as lease guarantor, shall have
any further liability thereunder; (iv) execute and deliver a
Termination of Lease with respect to the existing sublease on
the Property in favor of Lakes Gaming, Inc. (the "LAKES LEASE
Termination") at which point neither Grand Casinos, Inc. or
Lakes Gaming, Inc. shall have any further liability
thereunder; (v) execute and deliver to Buyer and Chicago Title
Insurance Company ("TITLE") an affidavit in form required by
Title;
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(v) execute and deliver to Buyer a non-foreign affidavit; and
(vi) execute and deliver to Title, with a copy to Buyer, a
completed Minnesota Well Disclosure Certificate or include on
the Deed the statement "The Seller certifies that the Seller
does not know of any xxxxx on the described real property."
b. Buyer shall: (i) execute and deliver to Seller the Lakes Lease
Termination; (ii) tender the remaining Purchase Price to
Seller pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 above; (iii)
pay or provide evidence of payment of the following: the cost
of obtaining the Title Commitment as defined in Section 7, if
any; the state deed tax due upon the recording of the Deed;
the fees due upon the recording of any other documents; all
real estate taxes and all deferred taxes including "Green
Acres" taxes if applicable, as required pursuant to the
provisions of Section 8; levied, pending or deferred special
assessments as required pursuant to the provisions of Section
8; all costs associated with Buyer's assumption of the TIAA
Mortgage Loan, if any, including mortgagee's title insurance
policy and premiums, if any; the premium for Buyer's owner's
policy of title insurance, if any; the fees due upon recording
the Deed; and all of Title's fee to conduct the closing of
this transaction; (iv) execute and deliver to Title such
conveyance form affidavit as Title may reasonably require; and
(v) submit evidence satisfactory to Seller that the TIAA
Mortgage Loan has been satisfied in full and that the loan
documents evidencing and securing the TIAA Mortgage Loan have
all been satisfied of record.
7. EVIDENCE OF TITLE. Buyer may, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, obtain
a commitment by Title to issue an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance to
insure Buyer's title to the Property (the "TITLE COMMITMENT"). All
items set forth in Schedule B of the pro forma copy of Seller's Owner's
Policy of Title Insurance, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B" are hereby approved by Buyer as permitted encumbrances.
8. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Real estate taxes and
special assessments shall be paid as follows:
a. Buyer shall pay all real estate taxes, and any penalties and
interest thereon due and payable with respect to the Property,
including all deferred taxes (including "Green Acres" taxes)
for the years prior to and including the year of Closing;
b. Buyer shall assume all special assessments levied, pending or
deferred against the Property, including special assessments
certified for payment with the current year's real estate
taxes and all deferred assessments, including all those which
become due and payable as a result of the sale of the Property
to Buyer; and
c. Buyer shall assume all real estate taxes and special
assessments due and payable in the years following the year of
Closing.
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9. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" CONDITION.
Seller makes the following representations and warranties to Buyer
that, as of the date hereof:
a. The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of Seller
have the requisite authority to execute this Agreement and
such other documents as are contemplated or to be delivered by
Seller herein, and to bind Seller thereto; and Seller has the
full and complete authority to sell the Property;
b. To Seller's current actual knowledge without the duty of
inquiry, there are no xxxxx on the Property; and
c. To Seller's current actual knowledge without the duty of
inquiry, there is no individual sewage treatment system on or
serving the Property.
EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY STATED, BUYER IS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY
BASED UPON ITS OWN INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRY AND IS NOT RELYING ON ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF SELLER OR ANY OTHER PERSON AND IS
AGREEING TO ACCEPT AND PURCHASE THE PROPERTY IN ITS "AS-IS, WHERE-IS"
CONDITION, SUBJECT TO ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS, SHORTAGES AND DEFICIENCIES.
BUYER ALSO WAIVES ANY RIGHTS IT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE AGAINST SELLER TO
CONTRIBUTION, INDEMNITY OR REIMBURSEMENT OR DAMAGES UNDER ANY FEDERAL
OR STATE LAWS DEALING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT OR HEALTH OR SAFETY EXCEPT
FOR SUCH DAMAGES CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OF THE SELLER. BUYER AGREES THAT SELLER HAS MADE NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THE PROPERTY AND HAS NOT RELIED ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
OF SELLER.
10. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Buyer hereby represents and
warrants to Seller, which representation and warranty shall survive the
Closing, that the individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of
Buyer have the legal authority and the legal capacity to execute this
Agreement on behalf of Buyer and to bind Buyer and that Buyer has the
full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement and to
purchase the Property.
11. INDEMNIFICATION. Buyer shall indemnify and defend Seller and hold
Seller harmless from any and all claims, causes of action,
administrative orders, costs, expenses, fees and liabilities of every
kind and nature howsoever originating and existing, arising out of: (i)
Buyer's operation of the Property prior to the Closing and Buyer's
operation and ownership of the Property subsequent to the Closing,
including, but not limited to, any and all claims of whatever nature
against Seller with respect to environmental contamination of the
Property and including Seller's attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
defending claims to establish or enforce such liabilities, (ii) Buyer's
investigation of the Property prior to Closing, (iii) breach of Buyer's
representations and warranties set forth in Section 10 hereof, (iv)
Seller's purchase and ownership of the Property, including but not
limited to claims for any fees, costs or expenses incurred by Seller as
a result of
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Seller's acquisition of the Property, Seller's assumption of the TIAA
Mortgage Loan and Seller's conveyance of the Property to Buyer, and (v)
any representations, warranties or indemnities required of and provided
by Seller to any third party in order to effect Seller's acquisition of
the Property, Seller's assumption of the TIAA Mortgage Loan and
Seller's conveyance of the Property to Buyer; excluding, however, any
and all claims or causes of action arising out of Seller's gross
negligence or intentional misconduct.
12. CONDEMNATION.
a. Condemnation. If a public or private entity with the power of
eminent domain commences condemnation proceedings against all
of any part of the Property, Seller shall immediately notify
Buyer. Notwithstanding any such condemnation proceedings, the
Parties shall fully perform their obligations under this
Agreement, with no reduction in the Purchase Price, and Seller
shall assign to Buyer, at the Closing, all of Seller's right,
title and interest in any award made or to be made in the
condemnation proceedings. Seller shall not designate counsel,
appear or otherwise act with respect to any such condemnation
proceedings without Buyer's prior written consent unless Buyer
fails to respond within five (5) business days to a request
for such written consent or such shorter notice as may be
reasonable under the circumstances.
b. Risk of Loss. In the event that the improvements on the
Property are damaged by fire or other casualty, Buyer shall be
required to proceed with Closing. Buyer shall have a right to
receive all insurance proceeds payable as a result of such
damage, if any. Seller agrees to maintain all risk property
insurance on the Property for the full insurable value thereof
until Closing.
13. DEFAULT.
a. If Buyer defaults in the performance of Buyer's obligations
under this Agreement, and such default continues for a period
of ten (10) days after written notice to Buyer, Seller shall
have the right (i) to immediately terminate this Agreement in
which event Buyer shall forfeit to Seller all amounts paid to
Seller in Section 3(a) and (b) or (ii) seek specific
performance of this Agreement by Buyer and/or xxx Buyer for
all damages incurred by Seller as a result of such default. In
all cases, Buyer shall continue to be liable to Seller for its
obligations under any indemnities in favor of Seller under the
provisions of Section 11 above.
b. If Seller defaults in the performance of Seller's obligations
under this Agreement, and such default continues for a period
of ten (10) days after written notice to Seller, Buyer shall
have the right (i) to immediately terminate this Agreement in
which event Seller shall return to Buyer all amounts paid to
Seller in Section 3(a) and (b) or (ii) seek specific
performance of this Agreement by Seller and/or xxx Seller for
all damages incurred by Buyer as a result of such default.
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c. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 13 to the contrary,
any suit by a Party hereto which is described in Subsections
(a) or (b) above and which is based upon the other Party's
default hereunder, must be commenced no later than one year
after the date of the occurrence of such default. The one-year
limitation set forth in the preceding sentence shall not apply
to claims for indemnification specifically provided for in
this Agreement.
14. TIME. Time is of the essence for all provisions of this Agreement.
15. SURVIVAL OF TERMS. The Parties' obligations under this Agreement and
the representations and warranties which the Parties have recited in
this Agreement shall survive Seller's delivery of a deed to Buyer and
the closing of this transaction, subject only to the specific
limitations set forth in this Agreement.
16. NOTICES. All notices provided for in this Agreement shall be in
writing. The notice shall be effective two (2) business days after the
date the Party sending such notice deposits the notice with the United
States Postal Service with all necessary postage paid, for delivery to
the other Party via first class mail, at the address set forth in
Paragraph 1 above, or on the date of faxing provided a copy of the same
is deposited in the mail on the date of faxing as required hereby. If a
Party delivers a notice provided for in this Agreement in a different
manner than described in the preceding sentence, notice shall be
effective as of the date the other Party actually receives the notice.
The Party sending the notice shall also fax or mail a copy of the
notice to the Parties' respective attorneys via first class United
States mail at the following addresses: (a) Attorney for Buyer: Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Esq., Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx & Brand, LLP, 3300 Xxxxx Fargo
Center, 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000-0000;
Phone: 000-000-0000, FAX: 000-000-0000; (b) Attorney for Seller:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Xx., Esq., Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxxxx LLP, 00
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000-0000;
Phone: 000-000-0000; FAX: 000-000-0000.
17. FULL AGREEMENT. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement and the
Letter Agreement, represent the full and complete agreement of the
Parties relating to the purchase and sale of the Property and all
matters related to the purchase and sale of the Property. This
Agreement and the Letter Agreement supersede and replace any prior
agreements, either oral or written, and any amendments or modifications
to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both Parties to be
effective. In the event that the terms of this Agreement conflict with
the terms of the Letter Agreement, this Agreement shall have priority
over the Letter Agreement.
18. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement has been made under the laws of the State
of Minnesota and such laws shall control its interpretation.
19. BROKERS. The Parties represent to each other that they have retained no
brokers or agents in connection with this transaction and shall
indemnify each other for any claims, demands, causes of action and
costs and reasonable attorneys' fees arising from any broker or agent
claiming a commission or fee with respect to this transaction.
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20. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may assign its interest under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other Party.
21. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement and any amendments to this Agreement may
be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be fully effective and
all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
22. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. There are no third party beneficiaries of this
Agreement, intended or otherwise.
23. NO JOINT VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP. Seller and Buyer, by entering into this
Agreement and consummating the transactions contemplated hereby, shall
not be considered joint venturers or partners. Buyer shall indemnify
and defend Seller from any and all loss, liability, claim or damage
resulting from Seller being deemed a joint venturer or partner of
Buyer.
24. SEVERABILITY. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
SELLER:
PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.,
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxx XxXxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx XxXxxxx
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Its:
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BUYER:
LAKES GAMING, INC.,
a Minnesota corporation
By: Xxxxxxx Xxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxx
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Its: CFO
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