FENWICK ENTERPRISES INC. JACK SHUSTER MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. as Shareholders and GORDON FENWICK PAUL FENWICK JOEL FENWICK as Principals and FAPL HOLDINGS INC. as Corporation FENWICK AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LIMITED INTROCAN INC. ESCAL HOLDINGS...
Exhibit 10.2
FENWICK ENTERPRISES INC.
XXXX XXXXXXX
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
as Shareholders
and
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
XXXX XXXXXXX
XXXX XXXXXXX
as Principals
and
FAPL HOLDINGS INC.
as Corporation
FENWICK AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LIMITED
INTROCAN INC.
ESCAL HOLDINGS INC.
FENCITY HOLDINGS INC.
JOFEN HOLDINGS INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM TO UNANIMOUS SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
DECEMBER 15, 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 INTERPRETATION |
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Section 1.1 Defined Terms |
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Section 1.2 Gender and Number |
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Section 1.3
Headings etc. |
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Section 1.4 Currency |
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Section 1.5 Certain Phrases, etc. |
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Section 1.6 Accounting Terms |
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Section 1.7 Statutory References |
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Section 1.8 Reference to and Effect on the Shareholders Agreement |
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Section 1.9 Schedules |
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Section 1.10 Fully Diluted Basis |
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ARTICLE 2 IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT AND TERM |
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Section 2.1 Actions in Accordance with Addendum |
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Section 2.2 Conflicts |
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Section 2.3 Corporation Consent |
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Section 2.4 Share Certificates |
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Section 2.5 Term of Addendum |
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Section 2.6 Agreement to be Bound |
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Section 2.7 Deemed Consent under Articles |
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ARTICLE 3 DIRECTOR OR OBSERVER |
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Section 3.1 General |
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Section 3.2 Indemnification |
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Section 3.3 Insurance |
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ARTICLE 4 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION |
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Section 4.1 Business of the Corporation |
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Section 4.2 Management of the Corporation |
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Section 4.3 Approvals |
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Section 4.4 Annual Business Plan |
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Section 4.5 Financial Information |
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Section 4.6 Adjusted Net Income |
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Section 4.7 Books and Records |
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ARTICLE 5 COVENANTS |
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Section 5.1 Transfer by Shareholders |
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Section 5.2 Encumbering of Shares |
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ARTICLE 6 OPTION |
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Section 6.1 Option |
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Section 6.2 Purchase Price |
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Section 6.3 Closing |
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Section 6.4 Assignment of Rights |
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ARTICLE 7 PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF SHARES |
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Section 7.1 Closing Procedures |
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Section 7.2 Non-Completion by the Corporation or Shareholders |
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Section 7.3 Irrevocable Power of Attorney |
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ARTICLE 8 CALL OPTION |
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Section 8.1 Call of MPA |
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Section 8.2 Calculation of Purchase Price |
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Section 8.3 Closing |
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Section 8.4 Hold Period |
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Section 8.5 Certificates for the MPA Shares |
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ARTICLE 9 SHAREHOLDERS PUT OPTION |
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Section 9.1 Put by Shareholders |
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Section 9.2 Closing |
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Section 9.3 Hold Period |
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ARTICLE 10 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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Section 10.1 Representations and Warranties of the Shareholders and Principals |
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Section 10.2 Representations and Warranties of the Corporation |
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Section 10.3 Representations and Warranties of MPA |
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Section 10.4 Survival |
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ARTICLE 11 MISCELLANEOUS |
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Section 11.1 Notices |
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Section 11.2 Time of the Essence |
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Section 11.3 Announcements |
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Section 11.4 Third Party Beneficiaries |
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Section 11.5 Joint and Several Liability |
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Section 11.6 No Agency or Partnership |
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Section 11.7 Expenses |
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Section 11.8 Amendments |
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Section 11.9 Waiver |
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Section 11.10 Entire Agreement |
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Section 11.11 Successors and Assigns |
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Section 11.12 Severability |
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Section 11.13 Governing Law |
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Section 11.14 Counterparts |
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Section 11.15 Corporate Opportunities |
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Section 11.16 Non-Competition |
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Section 11.17 Non-Solicitation of Customers |
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Section 11.18 Non-Solicitation of Employees |
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Section 11.19 English Language |
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SCHEDULES | ||||
SCHEDULE 6.1
Subscription Notice SCHEDULE 7.1(2) Life Insurance Policies SCHEDULE 8.1 Form of Call Notice SCHEDULE 10.1(f) Share Ownership SCHEDULE 10.1(g) Principals SCHEDULE “A” Post Option Shareholders Agreement |
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM TO UNANIMOUS SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Addendum to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement dated December 15,
2010, between Fenwick Enterprises Inc. (“FEI”), Escal Holdings Inc. (“Escal”), Fencity Holdings
Inc. (“Fencity”), Jofen Holdings Inc. (“Jofen”), Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (“MPA”), Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx (“GF”), Xxxx Xxxxxxx (“PF”), Xxxx Xxxxxxx (“JF”), Xxxx Xxxxxxx (“JS”), and FAPL Holdings
Inc. (the “Corporation”).
RECITALS:
(a) | FEI and JS are the registered and beneficial owners of the Shares of the Corporation as set out in Schedule 10.1(f); |
(b) | Escal, Fencity and Jofen are the registered and beneficial owners of the shares of FEI; |
(c) | GF, PF and JF are Principals of FEI; |
(d) | FEI, JS, Escal, Fencity, Jofen, GF, PF, JF and the Corporation are, inter alia, parties to an Unanimous Shareholders Agreement made as of the 2nd day of July, 2010 (the “Shareholders Agreement”); |
(e) | The Parties, inter alia, entered into an Addendum to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement on August 24, 2010 (the “Original Addendum”); and |
(f) | The Parties have entered into this Addendum to amend and restate the Original Addendum and to establish, among other things, rights in favour of MPA. |
In consideration of the above recitals and the mutual agreements contained in this Addendum
(the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged), the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
INTERPRETATION
INTERPRETATION
Section 1.1 Defined Terms.
As used in this Addendum, the following terms have the following meanings:
“Act” means the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).
“Addendum” means this amended and restated addendum to the Shareholders Agreement and all
schedules attached to it as it may be amended, modified, restated, replaced or supplemented
from time to time in accordance with this Addendum.
“Adjusted Net Income” has the meaning specified in Section 4.6.
“Affiliate” has the meaning given to it in the Act on the date.
“Annual Business Plan” means, in respect of a Financial Year, the annual business plan
approved under Section 4.4.
“Arm’s Length” has the meaning given to it in the Income Tax Act (Canada).
“Articles” means the certificate and articles of incorporation of the Corporation dated
March 23, 2004, as amended to the date of this Addendum, and as may be amended, replaced or
superseded from time to time in accordance with this Addendum.
“Auditor” means BDO Dunwoody LLP, or such other firm of chartered accountants appointed as
the auditors of the Corporation.
“Authorization” means, with respect to a Person, any order, permit, approval, consent,
waiver, licence or similar Authorization of any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction
over the Person.
“Board Nominee” means the person proposed by MPA, in its sole discretion, to be nominated
as a Director of the Corporation and any replacement therefor.
“Books and Records” means all information in any form relating to the operations of the
Corporation and its Subsidiaries, including books of account, financial and accounting
information and records, personnel records, tax records, sales and purchase records,
customer and supplier lists, lists of potential customers, referral sources, research and
development reports and records, production reports and records, equipment logs, operating
guides and manuals, business reports, plans and projections, marketing and advertising
materials and all other documents, files, correspondence and other information (whether in
written, printed, electronic or computer printout form, or stored on computer discs or
other data and software storage or media devices).
“Business” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1.
“Business Day” means any day of the year, other than a Saturday, Sunday or day on which
major banks are closed for business in Toronto, Ontario or Torrance, California.
“By-laws” means the by-laws of the Corporation, as amended to the date of this Addendum,
and as may be amended, replaced or superseded from time to time in accordance with this
Addendum.
“Call Option” has the meaning specified in Section 8.1.
“Call Purchase Price” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1.
“Closing Date” has the meaning specified in, Section 6.3.
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“Contract” means any agreement, contract, licence, undertaking, engagement or commitment of
any nature, written or oral.
“Corporation” means FAPL Holdings Inc. and any successor corporation resulting from any
amalgamation, merger, arrangement or other corporate reorganization.
“Debenture” means the amended and restated debenture in the aggregate amount of
US$4,863,155.23 issued by Fenwick Automotive Products Limited, a Subsidiary of the
Corporation, in favour of MPA, as the same may be further amended or amended and restated
from time to time.
“Directors” means the Persons who are elected or appointed as directors of the Corporation
in accordance with this Addendum.
“Financial Year” means the twelve month period commencing on April 1 of each year and
ending March 31 of the immediately following year, or such other twelve month period
approved by the Directors in accordance with the By-laws.
“Forbearance Agreement” means the forbearance agreement dated as of July 6, 2010 among
Royal Bank of Canada, the Corporation and the Subsidiaries;
“GAAP” means accounting principles generally accepted in Canada as recommended in the
Handbook of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, at the relevant time applied
on a consistent basis.
“Governmental Entity” means (i) any international, multinational, national, federal,
provincial, state, municipal, local or other governmental or public department, central
bank, court, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign,
(ii) any subdivision or authority of any of the above, (iii) any stock exchange and (iv)
any quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing
authority under or for the account of any of the above.
“Indebtedness” has the meaning specified in the Forbearance Agreement.
“Introcan” means Introcan Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Laws” means applicable (i) laws, constitutions, treaties, statutes, codes, ordinances,
principles of common and civil law and equity, orders, decrees, rules, regulations and
municipal by-laws, whether domestic, foreign or international, (ii) judicial, arbitral,
administrative, ministerial, departmental and regulatory judgments, orders, writs,
injunctions, decisions, rulings, decrees and awards of any Governmental Entity, and (iii)
policies, practices and guidelines of, or Contracts with, any Governmental Entity, which,
although not actually having the force of law, are considered by such Governmental Entity
as requiring compliance as if having the force of law, in each case binding on or affecting
the Person, or the assets of the Person, referred to in the context in which such word is
used.
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“Lien” means (i) any mortgage, charge, pledge, hypothecation, security interest, assignment
by way of security, encumbrance, lien (statutory or otherwise), hire purchase agreement,
conditional sale agreement, deposit arrangement, title retention agreement or arrangement;
(ii) any trust arrangement, (iii) any arrangement which creates a right of set-off out of
the ordinary course of business, (iv) any option, warrant, right or privilege capable of
becoming a Transfer or (v) any agreement to grant any such rights or interests.
“Material Agreement” means any agreement to which the Corporation or any Subsidiary thereof
is a party with a value of greater than $175,000.00;
“MPA Common Stock” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of MPA.
“MPA Shares” means the shares of MPA Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 8.2(1).
“Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 11.1.
“Observer” has the meaning specified in Section 3.1(2).
“Opco” means Fenwick Automotive Products Limited.
“Option Exercise Period” means the period expiring at 11:59 p.m. on August 23, 2012.
“Optioned Shares” has the meaning specified in Section 6.1.
“Option Transaction” has the meaning specified in Section 6.3.
“Parties” means the Corporation, MPA, the Principals and the Shareholders.
“Permitted Transferee” means, in respect of any Person, any one or more of:
(a) | his or her Spouse or Co-Vivant; |
(b) | his or her natural born and legally adopted children and all natural born or legally adopted descendants of such children; |
(c) | a trust, the sole beneficiaries of which are Persons specified in any one or more subsections of this definition, provided that the terms of the trust include a valid condition precedent that any Shares or securities of a Shareholder will vest in the beneficiaries of such trust only if such beneficiaries have complied with the provisions of Section 2.6; |
(d) | another Person, all of the voting securities or other ownership interests of which are owned by him, her or it or Persons specified in any one or more subsections of this definition, and in respect of Escal, Fencity, Jofen, GF, PF, JF and GF, any of them; and |
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(e) | in the case of a Transfer of shares of FEI, any Person who, as of the date hereof, already owned shares in the capital stock of FEI. |
“Person” means a natural person, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability
partnership, corporation, limited liability company, unlimited liability company, joint
stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity or
Governmental Entity, and pronouns have a similarly extended meaning.
“Post Option Shareholders Agreement” means the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement
substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule “A”.
“Principal” means, in respect of a Shareholder, a Person listed on Schedule 10.1(g) as a
principal of the Shareholder.
“Purchase Price” has the meaning specified in Section 8.2.
“Put Closing Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.2.
“Put Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1.
“Put Option” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1.
“Put Shares” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1.
“Put Transaction” has the meaning specified in Section 9.2.
“Shares” means the common shares of the Corporation, and where the context permits,
includes (i) any securities into which such shares may be converted, reclassified,
redesignated, subdivided, consolidated or otherwise changed, (ii) any securities of the
Corporation or of any other Person received by the holders of such shares as a result of
any merger, amalgamation, reorganization, arrangement or other similar transaction
involving the Corporation, (iii) any securities of the Corporation which are received by
any one or more Persons as a stock dividend or distribution on or in respect of such
shares, and (iv) any security, other instrument or right that is exercisable, exchangeable
or convertible into, or evidences the right to acquire, any shares of the Corporation or
any of the other above securities.
“Shareholders” means FEI and JS and any Person who acquires Shares in accordance with the
Shareholders Agreement and “Shareholder” means any one of them.
“Shareholders Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to it in the recitals.
“Subscription Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 6.1.
“Subsidiary” has the meaning given to it in the Securities Act (Ontario).
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“Time of Closing” means 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) or such other time on the Closing Date as
the parties to the Option Transaction agree.
“Transfer” means (i) any transfer, sale, assignment, exchange, gift, donation or other
disposition of securities where possession, legal title, beneficial ownership or the
economic risk or return associated with such securities passes directly or indirectly from
one Person to another or to the same Person in a different legal capacity, whether or not
for value, whether or not voluntary and however occurring, and for greater certainty
includes the granting of a security interest, and (ii) any agreement, undertaking or
commitment to effect any of the foregoing.
Section 1.2 Gender and Number.
Any reference in this Addendum to gender includes all genders. Words importing the singular
number only include the plural and vice versa.
Section 1.3 Headings etc.
The provision of a Table of Contents, the division of this Addendum into Articles and Sections
and the insertion of headings are for convenient reference only and do not affect its
interpretation.
Section 1.4 Currency.
All references in this Addendum to dollars or to “$” are expressed in Canadian currency unless
otherwise specifically indicated.
Section 1.5 Certain Phrases, etc.
In this Addendum, (i) the words “including”, “includes” and “include” mean “including (or
includes or include) without limitation”, and (ii) the words “the aggregate of”, “the total of”,
“the sum of”, or a phrase of similar meaning means “the aggregate (or total or sum), without
duplication, of”. The expressions “Article”, “Section” and other subdivision followed by a number
mean and refer to the specified Article, Section or other subdivision of the Addendum. In the
computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, unless otherwise
expressly stated, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each
mean “to but excluding”.
Section 1.6 Accounting Terms.
All accounting terms not specifically defined in this Addendum are to be interpreted in
accordance with GAAP.
Section 1.7 Statutory References.
Except as otherwise provided in this Addendum, any reference in this Addendum to a statute
refers to such statute and all rules and regulations made under it as they may have been or may
from time to time be amended, re enacted or superseded.
Section 1.8 Reference to and Effect on the Shareholders Agreement.
(1) | Upon the effectiveness of this Addendum, each reference in the Shareholders Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof”, “herein” or words of like |
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import shall mean and be a reference to the Shareholders Agreement as supplemented and amended hereby, and each reference to the Shareholders Agreement in any other document, instrument or agreement executed and/or delivered in connection with the Shareholders Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Shareholders Agreement as supplemented and amended hereby. |
(2) | The Shareholders Agreement, as supplemented and amended by this Addendum shall remain in full force and effect and the provisions thereof are hereby ratified and confirmed. |
Section 1.9 Schedules.
The schedules attached to this Addendum form an integral part of it for all purposes of it.
Section 1.10 Fully Diluted Basis.
Whenever ownership or holding of a number of Shares is determined under this Addendum, unless
otherwise provided, such determination will be made on a fully diluted basis taking into account
the issued and outstanding Shares and assuming conversion to or exercise for Shares of all
preferred shares, debentures, options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights exercisable
or convertible for Shares.
ARTICLE 2
IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT AND TERM
IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT AND TERM
Section 2.1 Actions in Accordance with Addendum.
Each Shareholder will vote its Shares to give effect to this Addendum whether at a meeting of
the Shareholders or by written resolution of the Shareholders. Each Principal will vote and
otherwise deal with its securities in the Shareholder of which it is a Principal to (i) give effect
to this Addendum, (ii) cause the Shareholder to perform its obligations under this Addendum and
(iii) cause the Shareholder to otherwise act in accordance with this Addendum.
Section 2.2 Conflicts.
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Addendum and the provisions of the
Shareholders Agreement, Articles or By-laws, the provisions of this Addendum shall prevail to the
extent permitted by Law. Each of the Shareholders will take such steps and proceedings as may be
required to amend the Shareholders Agreement, Articles and By-laws to resolve any conflicts in
favour of this Addendum.
Section 2.3 Corporation Consent.
The Corporation consents to this Addendum and is governed by its terms.
Section 2.4 Share Certificates.
In addition to any legends required by applicable securities Laws, all certificates
representing Shares must bear the following legend:
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“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “1933 ACT”). |
The shares represented by this certificate are subject to a [unanimous shareholders agreement dated l between the Corporation and its shareholders,] as amended and supplemented by an addendum dated l, as may be amended from time to time, and such shares may not be pledged, sold or otherwise transferred except in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Any transfer made in contravention of such restrictions is null and void. A copy of the agreement and the addendum are on file at the registered office of the Corporation and available for inspection on request and without charge.” |
Section 2.5 Term of Addendum.
(1) | Subject to Section 2.5(2), this Addendum terminates on the earliest of: |
(a) | The date on which one Person acquires all of the issued and outstanding Shares; |
(b) | The date on which this Addendum is terminated by written agreement of the Parties; and |
(c) | The date that the Post Option Shareholders Agreement comes into effect. |
(2) | Even if this Addendum is terminated, each Party is responsible for paying all amounts owing by it under this Addendum prior to the date of termination, including any amounts owing for Shares purchased under this Addendum. |
Section 2.6 Agreement to be Bound.
Each Person who becomes a Shareholder or Principal must concurrently with becoming a
Shareholder or Principal execute and deliver to the Corporation a counterpart copy of this Addendum
or a written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Parties, agreeing to be bound by
this Addendum.
Section 2.7 Deemed Consent under Articles.
Each of the Parties (i) consents to the issuance of Shares by the Corporation made in
accordance with this Addendum, and (ii) agrees that this consent satisfies any restriction on the
transfer or issuance of the Shares contained in the Articles or By-laws and that no further consent
is required under the Articles or By-laws for any such issuance.
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ARTICLE 3
DIRECTOR OR OBSERVER
DIRECTOR OR OBSERVER
Section 3.1 General.
(1) | During the Option Exercise Period, the Corporation and the Shareholders shall: |
(a) | maintain capacity on the board of Directors for the Board Nominees and the Shareholder nominees referred to below; |
(b) | cause the board of Directors to consist of no greater than five (5) Directors, subject to increase with the prior written consent of MPA; |
(c) | upon the written request of: |
(i) | MPA, propose up to two (2) Board Nominees; |
(ii) | FEI, propose two (2) nominees; and |
(iii) | JS, propose one (1) nominee, |
for nomination for election to the board of Directors and to each committee thereof at the earliest of: (i) any meeting of shareholders electing directors; and (ii) the next scheduled board of Directors Meeting; provided that if no such meeting is scheduled to occur within five (5) days of such request, the board of Directors will meet and appoint such Board Nominees and Shareholder nominees to the board of Directors prior to the expiration of such five (5) days; |
(d) | within five (5) days of a Director leaving the board of Directors, proceed to fill the vacancy thus created with the appointment of the replacement Board Nominee designated by MPA or Shareholder nominee designated by FEI or JS pursuant to their respective rights in accordance with Section 3.1(1) to the board of Directors and each committee thereof in accordance with Section 3.1(1); and |
(e) | pay the Directors all consideration that is normally paid to a member of the board of Directors or any committee thereof, for the period that such Director is a director or member of any such committee. |
(2) | If MPA elects not to have a Board Nominee elected to the board of Directors under Section 3.1(1), until the expiry of the Option Exercise Period, MPA shall be entitled to appoint, from time to time, an observer (the “Observer”) who shall be entitled to attend and participate in the discussions at all meetings of the board of Directors or any committees thereof. Such observer shall be entitled to all materials provided in connection with meetings of the board of Directors or any committees thereof and shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses as if the observer were a Director. |
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Section 3.2 Indemnification.
The Corporation will indemnify the Board Nominee and Observer to the fullest extent permitted
by the Act. Nothing in this Addendum limits the right of any Board Nominee and Observer to claim
indemnity apart from the provisions of this Addendum, if the Board Nominee and Observer is entitled
to such indemnity.
Section 3.3 Insurance.
The Corporation will purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of the Directors and
officers of the Corporation against such liabilities, in such amounts and on such terms as the
Directors determine and as are permitted by Law, which insurance shall cover the Board Nominee and
Observer.
ARTICLE 4
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION
Section 4.1 Business of the Corporation.
The business of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries is the manufacturing and remanufacturing
and distribution of aftermarket auto parts (the “Business”).
Section 4.2 Management of the Corporation.
The Directors will manage, or supervise the management of, the business and affairs of the
Corporation in accordance with this Addendum, the Shareholders Agreement, the Act and the By-laws.
Section 4.3 Approvals.
(1) | Until the expiry of the Option Exercise Period, but other than in respect of decisions and actions required to be undertaken by the Corporation to fulfill its obligations arising under the survivorship provisions set forth in the Shareholders Agreement in consequence of a death which gives rise to the application of those survivorship provisions, the Corporation may not make a decision about, take action on or implement any of the following (for itself and any of its Subsidiaries) without the prior written consent of MPA, in addition to any other approval required by Law: |
(a) | the acquisition or commencement of any business other than the Business or any material change in the Business or the taking of any action which may reasonably lead to or result in such material change; |
(b) | any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposal of all or a substantial part of the assets and undertaking of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries; |
(c) | any amendment or other variation to the Articles or By-laws; any dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or other distribution of the assets of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries for the purpose of winding-up its affairs, whether voluntary or involuntary; |
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(d) | issuing any Shares, security or selling, transferring or otherwise disposing of any securities or other ownership, equity or proprietary interest in any other Person, including securities held by the Corporation in any of its Subsidiaries, except as contemplated by an Annual Business Plan; |
(e) | purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring any property or assets, which individually or in the aggregate exceed $100,000, or making any commitment to do so, except as contemplated by an Annual Business Plan; |
(f) | purchasing or otherwise acquiring any securities or other ownership, equity or proprietary interests in any other Person, or incorporating or creating any Subsidiary, except as contemplated by an Annual Business Plan; |
(g) | making any loan or advance to any person in excess of $25,000, except as contemplated by an Annual Business Plan; |
(h) | amalgamating, merging or entering into an arrangement or other corporate reorganization involving the Corporation or the continuance of the Corporation into any other jurisdiction; |
(i) | any transaction between the Corporation and any Person not dealing at Arm’s Length with the Corporation, or any transactions by the Corporation for the benefit of any Person not dealing at Arm’s Length with the Corporation; provided, however, that the Corporation may enter into management and/or services agreements with its managers and/or service providers in the ordinary course of business; |
(j) | any change in the Auditors of the Corporation; |
(k) | any change in the number of Directors on the board; |
(l) | declaring or paying any dividend or other distribution on or in respect of any Shares or other securities of the Corporation; |
(m) | purchasing, redeeming or acquiring any Shares or other securities of the Corporation, except as expressly permitted; |
(n) | paying or distributing amounts out of any stated capital account, reducing any stated capital account, distributing any surplus or earnings, or returning any capital; |
(o) | any Lien by the Corporation of any of the assets of the Corporation, except for purchase money security interests incurred in the ordinary course of business or otherwise provided for in an approved Annual Business Plan; |
(p) | save for the replacement of the Royal Bank of Canada as lead banker to Corporation, any borrowing of funds, any incurring of indebtedness, obligation or liability by the Corporation in excess of or any expenditure by |
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the Corporation of any amount in excess of an amount stipulated in an approved Annual Business Plan; |
(q) | any transfer, purchase, redemption, split, conversion or exchange of Shares, other securities or the granting of any option or right (including convertible securities, warrants, or convertible obligations of any nature) for the purchase or issuance of any Shares or other securities of the Corporation or any agreement in the foregoing regards; |
(r) | any guarantee howsoever by the Corporation of the indebtedness or obligations of any Person; |
(s) | the payment of any management or administration fees in excess of an amount stipulated in an approved Annual Business Plan; |
(t) | the establishment of any executive committee or any other delegation of any power, right or duty of the Directors; |
(u) | the incorporation or acquisition of any Person; |
(v) | making or filing any material tax election; |
(w) | entering into any Material Agreement; and |
(x) | replacing the current CFO or any successor thereto. |
Section 4.4 Annual Business Plan.
The Corporation will prepare and present to MPA a draft annual business plan at least sixty
(60) days before the start of each Financial Year. The draft annual business plan must contain a
detailed monthly financial budget prepared in accordance with GAAP. The budget must (i) have a pro
forma balance sheet, income statement and statement of changes in financial position of the
Corporation for such Financial Year, (ii) include comparison statements from the previous Financial
Year, (iii) be accompanied by a statement of the nature and amount of all capital expenditures to
be incurred during such Financial Year, and (iv) be supported by the explanations, notes and
information upon which the projections underlying the annual business plan have been based. Upon
approval by MPA, the draft annual business plan shall become the “Annual Business Plan” for the
applicable Financial Year.
Section 4.5 Financial Information.
The Corporation shall maintain proper, complete and accurate books and accounts in accordance
with GAAP. The Corporation shall provide on a timely basis the following to MPA:
(a) | one copy of its audited consolidated financial statements within 65 days following the end of each Financial Year. The annual financial statements will be audited by the Auditors and will include the balance sheet and |
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statements of income, retained earnings and changes in financial position, together with all supporting schedules, and the Auditors’ report; |
(b) | a monthly financial report within 30 days after the end of each month. The report will consist of the monthly and year-to-date financial statements on a consolidated basis in a form consistent with the Annual Business Plan and as normally prepared by management for its own use. The report will also contain a comparison of budget to actual and to the prior year for the same period; |
(c) | such other information and documents respecting the Corporation’s business and affairs MPA may reasonably request including a copy of any minutes of board meetings or other materials provided to directors at the same time as are circulated to the directors; and |
(d) | copies of all written reports and information provided to the Corporation’s lenders. |
Section 4.6 Adjusted Net Income
For the purposed of this agreement, “Adjusted Net Income” means the net income of the
Corporation on a consolidated basis, calculated in accordance with Canadian GAAP and derived from
the Corporation’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, adjusted
to exclude: foreign exchange gains and losses, any impact of fluctuations in the Canadian
Dollar/United States Dollar exchange rate above or below par, any extraordinary gains, any gains or
losses from the disposition of assets outside of the ordinary course of business, and bona fide
expenses incurred in connection with the Corporation’s restructuring process, including expenses
relating to the refinancing of the indebtedness to RBC, the obtaining of new or replacement bank
financing, the transactions contemplated hereby and the prior proposed transactions (to a maximum
of $275,000) relating to the Corporation’s restructuring.
The Corporation shall prepare a draft calculation of and adjustments to net income described
above (“Draft ANI”) within two business days of the finalization of the audited financial
statements in respect of the Corporation’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 and deliver the Draft
ANI to MPA. If the Corporation and MPA agree on the calculation of the Draft ANI, then it shall be
the Adjusted Net Income for the purposes of this Agreement. If the Corporation and MPA do not agree
on the calculation of the Draft ANI within 10 days of its delivery to MPA, the parties shall
mutually appoint a third party to calculate Adjusted Net Income (on the basis set forth above). If
the parties cannot agree on a third party to so calculate Adjusted Net Income, then
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP shall be appointed to calculate Adjusted Net Income, at the expense of
the Corporation. The determination of Adjusted Net Income by the third party, if appointed, or
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as the case may be, shall be final.
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Section 4.7 Books and Records.
The Corporation will maintain accurate and complete Books and Records. MPA or its nominee or
other authorized agent or representative is entitled to examine such Books and Records during
normal business hours on reasonable notice and at its own expense.
ARTICLE 5
COVENANTS
COVENANTS
Section 5.1 Transfer by Shareholders.
In addition to any restrictions imposed by the Shareholders Agreement, and except as otherwise
contemplated hereby, no Shareholder or Principal may Transfer any Shares until the transferee
complies with Section 2.6.
Section 5.2 Encumbering of Shares.
No Shareholder may xxxxx x Xxxx on any of its Shares without the prior written consent of MPA,
which consent may be unreasonably or arbitrarily withheld.
ARTICLE 6
OPTION
OPTION
Section 6.1 Option.
At any time during the Option Exercise Period, MPA has the right to purchase (the “MPA
Option”) at its option, either (i) from the Corporation that number of Shares necessary for MPA to
hold, in the aggregate, 80% of the Shares in the Corporation on a fully diluted basis, after taking
into account the conversion referred to in Section 7.1(2), or (ii) from Opco and Introcan that
number of shares necessary for MPA to hold, in the aggregate, 80% (subject to adjustment, as set
forth in Section 6.2 below) of the shares of each of Opco and Introcan (in each case, the “Optioned
Shares”). The option may be exercised by delivering a notice to the Corporation in the form
attached as Schedule 6.1 (the “Subscription Notice”) at any time during the Option Exercise Period.
The Corporation or Opco and Introcan, as the case may be, will issue to MPA and MPA will purchase
from the Corporation or Opco and Introcan, as the case may be, the Optioned Shares on and subject
to the terms of this Article 6 and Article 7.
Section 6.2 Purchase Price.
The aggregate purchase price for the Optioned Shares (the “Option Purchase Price”) shall be
CDN TEN MILLION DOLLARS (CDN$10,000,000). At the option of MPA, the Option Purchase Price (or a
portion thereof) may be satisfied by MPA assigning to the Corporation the Debenture (or a portion
thereof), in which case MPA will be credited for all amounts due under the portion of the Debenture
being allocated to satisfy the Option Purchase Price, which amounts will be set off against the
Option Purchase Price. The balance of the Option Purchase Price shall be paid in cash in the manner
contemplated in Section 7.1(3)(b).
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Section 6.3 Closing.
The completion of the transaction of purchase and sale contemplated by this Article 6 (the
“Option Transaction”) will take place on the Closing Date in accordance with and subject to Article
7. “Closing Date” means (i) 10 days after the delivery of the Subscription Notice or, (ii) unless
all filings, notices and Authorizations necessary to complete the Option Transaction have not been
made, given or obtained by that date in which case the closing date will be extended for up to 45
days in order to make, give or obtain the filings, notices
and Authorizations, or (iii) such earlier or later date as the parties to the Option
Transaction agree in writing.
Section 6.4 Assignment of Rights.
MPA is entitled to assign its rights under Section 6.1 to any of its Affiliates, subject to
such Affiliate complying with Section 2.6.
(a) | such Affiliate complying with Section 2.6; and |
(b) | MPA remaining a party to this Agreement and becoming a guarantor of its Assignee’s obligations under the Post Option Shareholders Agreement. |
ARTICLE 7
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF SHARES
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF SHARES
Section 7.1 Closing Procedures.
(1) | The completion of the Option Transaction will take place at the offices of Stikeman Elliott LLP, Suite 0000, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, at the Time of Closing on the Closing Date or at such other place, on such other date and at such other time as the parties to the Option Transaction may agree to in writing. |
(2) | Prior to the closing of the Option Transaction, any indebtedness owing by the Corporation and its Affiliates to any of the Shareholders, the Principals or their respective Affiliates, prior to July 6, 2010, shall be capitalized and converted to Shares. On or prior to such conversion each of GF, PF and JF (the “Insured Principals”) shall have the right to obtain from Holdings an assignment to him of the whole life policy of insurance on his life owned by the Corporation, particulars of which are set forth on Schedule 7.1(2) of this Agreement. Such assignment shall be made upon a written request therefore and in consideration of the reduction of the indebtedness owing at that time by the Corporation to the Insured Principal making such request or any corporation in respect of which he is a Principal by way of the set-off of the Cash Surrender Value of such policy as at the date of such assignment against such indebtedness, provided that in the event that such Cash Surrender Value is then more than the amount of such indebtedness, the amount of the shortfall shall be paid in full. Until the said policies are assigned to GF, PF and JF, respectively, the premiums shall be paid by the Corporation. |
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(3) | Subject to satisfaction or waiver by MPA of any conditions of closing, at the closing of the Option Transaction: |
(a) | The Corporation (or Opco and Introcan, as the case may be) will issue and deliver to MPA (i) actual possession of the share certificates representing the Optioned Shares and (ii) a certified copy of the resolution of the directors of the Corporation (or Opco and Introcan, as the case may be) approving the issuance of the Optioned Shares to MPA; and |
(b) | Subject to Section 6.2, MPA will pay or satisfy the Option Purchase Price by delivering to the Corporation (or Opco and Introcan, as the case may be) a certified cheque, bank draft or wire transfer of immediately available funds and, if applicable, the original executed version of the Debenture; and |
(c) | The Corporation, the Shareholders and MPA will deliver an executed copy of the Post Option Shareholders Agreement and evidence of any indebtedness in favour of MPA (including the Debenture, or a portion thereof, as applicable) that will survive the closing of the Option Transaction. |
Section 7.2 Non-Completion by the Corporation or Shareholders.
(1) | In addition to and without limiting any remedy that may be available at Law to MPA, if at the Time of Closing, the Corporation fails to complete the Option Transaction, MPA has the right, if not in default under this Addendum, to make payment of the Purchase Price for the Optioned Shares to the Corporation by depositing such amount to the credit of the Corporation in the main branch of the Corporation’s bankers in the City of Toronto. Such deposit constitutes valid and effective payment of the Purchase Price of the Optioned Shares to the Corporation. If the Purchase Price of the Optioned Shares has been so paid, then from the date of deposit, the Option Transaction is deemed to have been completed and all right, title, benefit and interest, both at law and in equity in and to the Optioned Shares is deemed to have been issued to and become vested in MPA. |
(2) | The Corporation is entitled to receive the amount deposited with the Corporation’s bankers under Section 7.2(1) on delivery to MPA of the documents referred to in Section 7.1(3) and in compliance with all other provisions of this Addendum. |
Section 7.3 Irrevocable Power of Attorney.
(1) | The Corporation and each Shareholder irrevocably constitutes and appoints MPA as the true and lawful attorney of the Corporation and Shareholder. As the attorney of the Corporation and Shareholder, MPA has the power to act for and in the name of the Corporation and Shareholder, with full power of substitution, to execute and deliver such documents, instruments or agreements, (including all transfers, share certificates, resignations and releases) and do all acts and things necessary to: |
(a) | complete any Option Transaction; and |
(b) | execute and deliver the Post Option Shareholders Agreement. |
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(2) | This power of attorney is irrevocable, is coupled with an interest, has been given for valuable consideration (the receipt and adequacy of which is acknowledged) and survives, and does not terminate upon, the legal or mental incapacity, death, bankruptcy, dissolution, winding-up or insolvency of the Corporation and Shareholder. This power of attorney extends to and is binding upon the Corporation and Shareholder’s successors and permitted assigns. This power of attorney supersedes any prior delegation of authority that conflicts with it. |
ARTICLE 8
CALL OPTION
CALL OPTION
Section 8.1 Call of MPA
At any time following the exercise of the MPA Option but prior to August 24, 2013, MPA has the
right (the “Call Option”) to require all other Shareholders and any Permitted Transferee thereof
holding Shares (collectively, the “Call Seller”) to sell all but not less than all of the Shares
owned by the Call Seller (the “Called Shares”). The call right may be exercised by delivering a
notice to the Corporation in the form attached as Schedule 8.1 (the “Call Notice”) at any time. The
Call Seller will sell to MPA and MPA will purchase from the Call Seller the Called Shares on and
subject to the terms of this Article 8.
Section 8.2 Calculation of Purchase Price.
(1) | The purchase price for the Called Shares (the “Call Purchase Price”) shall be, in aggregate, 360,000 shares of MPA Common Stock (the “Base Purchase Price”) plus an additional 40,000 shares of MPA Common Stock (the “Contingent Purchase Price”), which Contingent Purchase Price will only be payable to the Call Sellers if Adjusted Net Income is CDN$4 million or greater. |
(2) | The number of MPA Shares issuable hereunder shall be adjusted to take into account any share reclassification, share reorganization, share consolidation, stock split, exchange or other similar transaction (each a “Transaction”) to give effect to such Transaction such that the Call Seller shall be entitled to receive and shall accept, in lieu of the number of MPA Shares to which the Call Seller was theretofore entitled on the Closing Date, the kind and number or amount of shares or other securities which the Call Seller would have been entitled to receive as a result of such Transaction, if on the effective date thereof, the Call Seller had been the holder of the number of MPA Shares to which the Call Seller was theretofore entitled on the Closing Date. |
Section 8.3 Closing.
The completion of any transaction of purchase and sale contemplated by this Article 8 (a “Sale
Transaction”) will take place on the Closing Date. “Closing Date” means (i) 45 days after the
delivery of the Call Notice, however, in the event the Adjusted Net Income has not been finally
determined at such time, the Closing Date in respect of the Contingent Purchase Price shall be 45
days after the Adjusted Net Income is finally determined, (ii) unless all filings, notices and
Authorizations necessary to complete the Sale
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Transaction have not been made, given or obtained by
that date in which case the closing date will be extended for up to but not later than 45 days in
order to make, give or obtain the filings, notices and Authorizations, or (iii) such earlier or
later date as the parties to the Sale Transaction agree in writing.
Section 8.4 Hold Period.
On the Closing Date(s), the Call Seller shall: (i) agree not to directly or indirectly offer,
sell, contract to sell, make any short sale, pledge or otherwise dispose of, or enter into any
hedging transaction that is likely to result in a transfer of, any of the MPA Shares, options to
acquire MPA Shares or securities exchangeable for or convertible into MPA
Shares which she, he or it may beneficially own (as defined in Rule 13d-3-3(d)(1) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), grant or sell any option to
purchase or enter into any agreement to dispose of any of the MPA Shares or publicly disclose the
intention to take any such action for a period of 12 months following the date of issuance thereof
and (ii) enter into such agreement or agreements as MPA shall require to ensure that the offer and
issuance of the MPA Shares will comply with all applicable Securities Laws (as defined below) and
be exempt from the requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any
other comparable requirements of any other applicable Securities Laws. “Securities Laws” means:
(i) all federal securities laws of the United States of America, all rules and regulations
promulgated in connection with such laws and all governmental orders and decrees issued by any
regulatory authority granted to authority to issue orders or decrees pursuant to such laws
(collectively, “US Federal Securities Laws”); (ii) the rules and regulations of any self-regulatory
organization authorized pursuant to the US Federal Securities Laws; (iii) the listing requirements
of any exchange on which the MPA Shares are listed, including, without limitation, NASDAQ; (iv) all
securities laws of any state of the United States of America, all rules and regulations promulgated
in connection with such laws and all governmental orders and decrees issued by any regulatory
authority granted the authority to issue orders or decrees pursuant to such laws; (v) all federal
securities laws of Canada, all rules and regulations promulgated in connection with such laws and
all governmental orders and decrees issued by any regulatory authority granted the authority to
issue orders or decrees pursuant to such laws; and (vi) all securities laws of any province of
Canada, all rules and regulations promulgated in connection with such laws and all governmental
orders and decrees issued by any regulatory authority granted the authority to issue orders or
decrees pursuant to such laws.
Section 8.5 Certificates for the MPA Shares.
In addition to any legends required by applicable securities Laws, all certificates
representing the MPA Shares must bear the following legend:
“The shares represented by this certificate have not been registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or the securities commission of any state and have been issued in reliance upon an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and applicable state securities laws and, accordingly, may not be offered, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration |
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statement under the Securities Act or pursuant to an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in accordance with applicable state securities laws as evidenced by a legal opinion of counsel to such effect, the substance of which shall be reasonably acceptable to the Corporation. |
The shares represented by this certificate are subject to certain restrictions contained in that certain Amended and Restated Addendum to a [Unanimous Shareholders Agreement dated l between FAPL Holdings Inc. and its shareholders,] as amended and supplemented by an addendum dated l, as may be amended from time to time, and such shares may not be pledged, sold or otherwise transferred except in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Any transfer made in contravention of such restrictions is null and void. A copy of the agreement and the addendum are on file at the registered office of the Corporation and available for inspection on request and without charge.” |
ARTICLE 9
SHAREHOLDERS PUT OPTION
SHAREHOLDERS PUT OPTION
Section 9.1 Put by Shareholders.
Provided that the MPA Option has been exercised and the Call Option has expired unexercised,
at any time within 30 days following August 24, 2013 (the “Put Exercise Period”), the Shareholders,
collectively, have the right (the “Put Option”) to require MPA to acquire all but not less than all
of the Shares owned by the Shareholders (the “Put Shares”). The put right may be exercised by
delivering a notice to MPA (the “Put Notice”) at any time during the Put Exercise Period. The
purchase price for the Put Shares (the “Put Purchase Price”) shall be equal to and be calculated on
the same basis as the Call Purchase Price. The Shareholders (other than MPA) will sell to MPA and
MPA will purchase from the Shareholders (other than MPA) the Put Shares on and subject to the terms
of this Article 9.
Section 9.2 Closing.
The completion of any transaction of purchase and sale contemplated by this Article 9 (a “Put
Transaction”) will take place on the Put Closing Date. The Put Closing Date means (i) 90 days after
the delivery of the Put Notice, (ii) unless all filings, notices and Authorizations necessary to
complete the Put Transaction have not been made, given or obtained by that date in which case the
closing date will be extended for up to 45 days in order to make, give or obtain the filings,
notices and Authorizations, or (iii) such earlier or later date as the parties to the Put
Transaction agree in writing.
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Section 9.3 Hold Period.
On the Closing Date(s), the Shareholder shall: (i) agree not to directly or indirectly offer,
sell, contract to sell, make any short sale, pledge or otherwise dispose of, or enter into any
hedging transaction that is likely to result in a transfer of, any of the MPA Shares, options to
acquire MPA Shares or securities exchangeable for or convertible into MPA Shares which she, he or
it may beneficially own under the Exchange Act, grant or sell any option to purchase or enter into
any agreement to dispose of any of the MPA Shares or publicly disclose the intention to take any
such action for a period of 12 months following the date of issuance thereof and (ii) enter into
such agreement or agreements as MPA shall require to ensure that the offer and issuance of the MPA
Shares will comply with all applicable Securities Laws (as defined in Section 8.4) and be exempt
from the requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any other
comparable requirements of any other applicable Securities Laws.
ARTICLE 10
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 10.1 Representations and Warranties of the Shareholders and Principals.
Each Shareholder and its Principals, if any, represent and warrant as follows and acknowledge
and confirm that MPA is relying on such representations and warranties in entering into this
Addendum:
(a) | Qualification. If the Shareholder or Principal is an individual, he or she is of legal age and is legally competent to enter into and perform his or her obligations under this Addendum. If the Shareholder or Principal is a corporation, it is a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has the corporate power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Addendum. |
(b) | Authorization. If the Shareholder or Principal is not an individual, the execution and delivery of and performance by it of this Addendum and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on the part of the Shareholder or Principal. |
(c) | Validity of Addendum. The execution and delivery of and performance by the Shareholder and Principal of this Addendum: |
(i) | if it is not an individual, will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise any rights under, any of the terms or provisions of its constating documents or by-laws; |
(ii) | will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or |
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violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise any rights under any Contracts or instruments to which the Shareholder or Principal is a party or pursuant to which any of the Shareholder’s or Principal’s assets may be affected; |
(iii) | will not result in a breach of, or cause the termination or revocation of, any Authorization held by the Shareholder or Principal or necessary to the ownership of Shares by the Shareholder; and |
(iv) | will not result in the violation of any Law. |
(d) | Authorizations and Consents. There is no requirement on the part of the Shareholder or Principal to make any filing with or give any notice to any Governmental Entity, or obtain any Authorization, in connection with the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum, except for filings and notifications required by applicable securities Laws. There is no requirement on the part of the Shareholder or Principal to obtain any consent, approval or waiver of any Person under any Contracts or instruments to which the Shareholder or Principal is a party or pursuant to which any of the Shareholder’s or Principal’s assets may be affected in connection with the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum. |
(e) | Execution and Binding Obligation. This Addendum has been duly executed and delivered by the Shareholder and Principal and constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of each of the Shareholder and Principal enforceable against it in accordance with its terms subject only to any limitation under applicable Laws relating to (i) bankruptcy, winding-up, insolvency, arrangement and other Laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights, and (ii) the discretion that a court may exercise in the granting of equitable remedies such as specific performance and injunction. |
(f) | Title to Shares. The Shares set out opposite the Shareholder’s name in Schedule 10.1(f) are owned by the Shareholder as the registered and beneficial owner with good title, free and clear of all Liens (except in the case of MPA), other than those restrictions on transfer, if any, contained in the articles of the Corporation. |
(g) | Authorized Capital. If the Shareholder is a corporation, (i) the Principals of the Shareholder are the Persons identified as such in Schedule 10.1(g); (ii) its authorized capital is described in Schedule 10.1(g) of which at this date, the securities identified in Schedule 10.1(g) (and no more) have been duly issued and are outstanding as fully paid and non assessable, (iii) all of the issued and outstanding securities of the Shareholder are owned beneficially and of record by those Persons identified in Schedule 10.1(g), (iv) the only asset of the Shareholder are the Shares set out opposite its name in Schedule 10.1(f), and (v) no Person has any written or oral agreement, option or |
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warrant or any right or privilege (whether by Law, pre-emptive or contractual) capable of becoming such for (A) the purchase or acquisition from the Principal of any of the issued and outstanding securities of the Shareholder, or (B) the purchase, subscription, allotment or issuance of any of the unissued securities of the Shareholder. |
Section 10.2 Representations and Warranties of the Corporation.
The Corporation represents and warrants as follows and acknowledges and confirms that MPA is
relying on such representations and warranties in entering into this Addendum:
(a) | Qualification. It is a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has the corporate power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Addendum. |
(b) | Authorization. The execution and delivery of and performance by it of this Addendum and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on the part of the Corporation. |
(c) | Validity of Addendum. The execution and delivery of and performance by the Corporation of this Addendum: |
(i) | will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise any rights under, any of the terms or provisions of its constating documents or by-laws; |
(ii) | will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise any rights under any Contracts or instruments to which the Corporation is a party or pursuant to which any of the Corporation’s assets may be affected; |
(iii) | will not result in a breach of, or cause the termination or revocation of, any Authorization held by the Corporation; and |
(iv) | will not result in the violation of any Law. |
(d) | Authorizations and Consents. There is no requirement on the part of the Corporation to make any filing with or give any notice to any Governmental Entity, or obtain any Authorization, in connection with the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum, except for filings and notifications required by applicable securities Laws. There is no requirement on the part of the Corporation to obtain any consent, approval or waiver of any Person under any Contracts or instruments to which the Corporation is a |
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party or pursuant to which any of the Corporation’s assets may be affected in connection with the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum. |
(e) | Execution and Binding Obligation. This Addendum has been duly executed and delivered by the Corporation and constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Corporation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms subject only to any limitation under applicable Laws relating to (i) bankruptcy, winding-up, insolvency, arrangement and other Laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights, and (ii) the discretion that a court may exercise in the granting of equitable remedies such as specific performance and injunction. |
(f) | Authorized Capital. The Corporation’s authorized capital is described in Schedule 10.1(f) of which at this date, the securities identified in Schedule 10.1(f) (and no more) have been duly issued and are outstanding as fully paid and non assessable, and (ii) no Person has any written or oral agreement, option or warrant or any right or privilege (whether by Law, pre-emptive or contractual) capable of becoming such for (A) the purchase, subscription, allotment or issuance of any of the unissued securities of the Corporation. |
(g) | Optioned Shares. Upon completion of the Option Transaction, MPA will have good and valid title to the Optioned Shares, free and clear of all Liens other than (i) those restrictions on transfer, if any, contained in the articles of the Corporation and the Post Option Shareholders Agreement, and (ii) Liens granted by MPA. |
Section 10.3 Representations and Warranties of MPA.
MPA represents and warrants as follows and acknowledges and confirms that the Shareholders,
Principals and the Corporation are relying on such representations and warranties in entering into
this Addendum:
(a) | Qualification. It is a corporation, it is a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has the corporate power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Addendum. |
(b) | Authorization. The execution and delivery of and performance by it of this Addendum and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Addendum have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on the part of MPA. |
(c) | Validity of Addendum. The execution and delivery of and performance by MPA of this Addendum: |
(i) | will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise |
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any rights under, any of the terms or provisions of its constating documents or by-laws; |
(ii) | will not (or would not with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition) result in a breach or violation of or a conflict with, or allow any other Person to exercise any rights under any Contracts or instruments to which MPA is a party or pursuant to which any of MPA’s assets may be affected; and |
(iii) | will not result in the violation of any Law. |
(d) | MPA Common Stock. The MPA Common Stock is the class of securities of MPA listed on the NASDAQ Global Market as of the date of this Addendum. |
(e) | Execution and Binding Obligation. This Addendum has been duly executed and delivered by MPA and constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of MPA enforceable against it in accordance with its terms subject only to any limitation under applicable Laws relating to (i) bankruptcy, winding-up, insolvency, arrangement and other Laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights, and (ii) the discretion that a court may exercise in the granting of equitable remedies such as specific performance and injunction. |
Section 10.4 Survival.
The representations, warranties and covenants of the Parties contained in this Article survive
the execution and delivery of this Addendum and continue in full force and effect with respect to
each Party until it ceases to be bound by the provisions of this Addendum.
ARTICLE 11
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.1 Notices.
Any notice, direction or other communication given pursuant to this Addendum (each a “Notice”)
must be in writing, sent by personal delivery, courier or facsimile (but not by email) and
addressed:
(a) | to Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. at: |
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx XX 00000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx of America
Xxxxxxxx XX 00000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx of America
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
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with a copy (that does not constitute notice) to:
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Barristers & Solicitors
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx,
000 Xxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxx
Barristers & Solicitors
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx,
000 Xxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxx
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
(b) | to FEI at: |
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
(c) | to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx or Escal Holdings Inc. at: |
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
(d) | to Xxxx Xxxxxxx or Fencity Holdings Inc. at: |
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
(e) | to Xxxx Xxxxxxx or Jofen Holdings Inc. at: |
00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
(f) | to the Corporation or Opco or Introcan at: |
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxx, President
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
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with a copy (that does not constitute notice) to:
Wisebrod/Zeliger Associates
Barristers & Solicitors, Notaries
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Barristers & Solicitors, Notaries
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Attention: Avi Wisebrod
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 x 000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 x 000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
(g) | to Xxxx Xxxxxxx at: |
00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, XX
X0X 0X0
A Notice is deemed to be given and received (i) if sent by personal delivery or same day courier,
on the date of delivery if it is a Business Day and the delivery was made prior to 4:00 p.m. (local
time in place of receipt) and otherwise on the next Business Day, (ii) if sent by overnight
courier, on the next Business Day, or (iii) if sent by facsimile, on the Business Day following the
date of confirmation of transmission by the originating facsimile. A Party may change its address
for service from time to time by providing a Notice in accordance with the foregoing. Any
subsequent Notice must be sent to the Party at its changed address. Any element of a Party’s
address that is not specifically changed in a Notice will be assumed not to be changed.
Section 11.2 Time of the Essence.
Time is of the essence in this Addendum.
Section 11.3 Announcements.
No press release, public statement or announcement or other public disclosure with respect to
this Addendum or the transactions contemplated in this Addendum may be made except with the prior
written consent and joint approval of the Parties, or if required by Law or a Governmental Entity.
Section 11.4 Third Party Beneficiaries.
The Parties intend that this Addendum will not benefit or create any right or cause of action
in favour of any Person, other than the Parties. No Person, other than the Parties, is entitled to
rely on the provisions of this Addendum in any action, suit, proceeding, hearing or other forum.
The Parties reserve their right to vary or rescind the rights at any time and in any way
whatsoever, if any, granted by or under this Addendum to any Person who is not a Party, without
notice to or consent of that Person.
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Section 11.5 Joint and Several Liability.
Each Principal, other than each Non-Active Principal, is jointly and severally liable with the
Shareholder of which it is the Principal as a principal and not as a surety, with respect to all of
the representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and agreements of such Shareholder under
this Addendum.
Section 11.6 No Agency or Partnership.
Nothing contained in this Addendum makes or constitutes any Party, or any of its directors,
officers or employees, the trustee, fiduciary, representative, agent, principal, partner, joint
venturer, employer, employee of any other Party. It is understood that no Party has the capacity to
make commitments of any kind or incur obligations or liabilities binding upon any other Party.
Section 11.7 Expenses.
Other than MPA, each Party will pay for its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with
the Debenture, this Addendum and the transactions contemplated by it. The Corporation shall be
responsible for the payment of MPA’s reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
Debenture, this Addendum and the transactions contemplated by them. The fees and expenses
referred to in this Section are those which are incurred in connection with the negotiation,
preparation, execution and performance of this Addendum and the Debenture, and the transactions
contemplated by this Addendum and the Debenture, including the fees and expenses of legal counsel,
investment advisers and accountants.
Any expense reimbursement obligations shall be paid by the Corporation to or to the order of
MPA forthwith, and in any event within two business days following receipt of written notice from
MPA setting out the amount due as well as supporting documentation in form satisfactory to the
Corporation, acting reasonably.
Section 11.8 Amendments.
This Addendum may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified by written agreement signed
by (i) Shareholders then holding 90% or more of the Shares; and (ii) MPA.
Section 11.9 Waiver.
No waiver of any of the provisions of this Addendum will constitute a waiver of any other
provision (whether or not similar). No waiver will be binding unless executed in writing by the
Party to be bound by the waiver. A Party’s failure or delay in exercising any right under this
Addendum will not operate as a waiver of that right. A single or partial exercise of any right will
not preclude a Party from any other or further exercise of that right or the exercise of any other
right.
Section 11.10 Entire Agreement.
This Addendum and the Shareholders Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties with respect to the matters contemplated therein and supersede all prior agreements,
understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the Parties related to
such matters.
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Section 11.11 Successors and Assigns.
(1) | This Addendum becomes effective only when executed by all of the Parties. After that time, it is binding on and endures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, legal personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. |
(2) | Except as otherwise provided in this Addendum, neither this Addendum nor any of the rights or obligations under this Addendum are assignable or transferable by any Party without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which may be unreasonably withheld. |
Section 11.12 Severability.
If any provision of this Addendum is determined to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, by an
arbitrator or any court of competent jurisdiction from which no appeal exists or is taken, that
provision will be severed from this Addendum and the remaining provisions will remain in full force
and effect.
Section 11.13 Governing Law.
This Addendum is governed by, and is to be interpreted and enforced in accordance with, the
laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Section 11.14 Counterparts.
This Addendum may be executed in any number of counterparts (including counterparts by
facsimile) and all such counterparts taken together will be deemed to constitute one and the same
instrument. The Party sending the facsimile transmission will also deliver the original signed
counterpart to the other Party, however, failure to deliver the original signed counterpart shall
not invalidate this Addendum.
Section 11.15 Corporate Opportunities
The Corporation and the Shareholders acknowledge that MPA will likely have, from time to time,
information acquired independently from its relationship with the Corporation and the Shareholders
and that may be of interest to the Corporation (the “Information”) regarding a wide variety of
matters including, by way of example, (a) MPA’s investments, plans and services, and plans and
strategies relating thereto, (b) current and future investments MPA has made, may make, may
consider or may become aware of with respect to other companies and other investments, products and
services, including, without limitation, products and services that may be competitive with the
Corporation’s and (c) developments with respect to the auto parts industry, products and services,
and plans and strategies relating thereto, of other companies, including, without limitation,
companies that may be competitive with the Corporation. The Corporation and the Shareholders
recognize that a portion of such Information may be of interest to the Corporation. Such
Information may or may not be known by MPA. The Corporation and the Shareholders, as a material
part of the consideration for this Agreement, agree that MPA shall have no duty to disclose any
Information to the Corporation or permit the Corporation to participate in any projects or
investments based on any Information, or to otherwise take advantage of any opportunity that may be
of interest to the Corporation if it were aware of such Information,
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and hereby waives, to the
extent permitted by law, any claim based on the corporate opportunity doctrine or otherwise that
could limit MPA’s ability to pursue opportunities based on such Information or that would require
any such party to disclose any such Information to the Corporation or offer any opportunity
relating thereto to the Corporation.
Section 11.16 Non-Competition.
During the term of this agreement and for a period of two years following, the later of the
date upon which the employment of a Shareholder or Principal by the Corporation is terminated for
any reason or such Shareholder or Principal ceases to be a director of the Corporation, such
Shareholder or Principal shall not, on his own behalf or on behalf of or in connection with any
Person, directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever, carry on, be
engaged in, have any financial or other interest in or be otherwise commercially involved in
any endeavour, activity or business in all or any part of the Territory which is substantially the
same as or is in competition, in whole or in part, with the Business.
Section 11.17 Non-Solicitation of Customers.
During the term of this agreement and for a period of two years following the later of the
date upon which the employment of a Shareholder or Principal by the Corporation is terminated for
any reason or such Shareholder or Principal ceases to be a director of the Corporation, such
Shareholder or Principal shall not, on his own behalf or on behalf of or in connection with any
other Person, directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever:
(i) | canvass or solicit the business of (or procure or assist the canvassing or soliciting of the business of) any customer or prospective customer of the Corporation or its Affiliates; |
(ii) | accept (or procure or assist the acceptance of) any business from any customer or prospective customer of the Corporation or its Affiliates; or |
(iii) | supply (or procure or assist the supply of) any goods or services to any customer or prospective customer of the Corporation or its Affiliates; |
provided that the “canvassing”, “soliciting”, “accepting business” and “supplying” prohibited above
is limited in each case to undertaking such activity in relation to services or products which are
substantially the same as or in competition, in whole or in part, services or products
manufactured, remanufactured or distributed in connection with the Business in the relevant period.
Section 11.18 Non-Solicitation of Employees.
During the term of this agreement and for a period of two years following the later of the
date upon which the employment of a Shareholder or Principal by the Corporation is terminated for
any reason or such Shareholder or Principal ceases to be a director of the Corporation, such
Principal shall not, on their own behalf or on behalf of or in connection with any other Person,
directly or indirectly, in any capacity whatsoever:
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(i) | employ, offer employment to or solicit the employment or engagement of or otherwise entice away from the employment of the Corporation or its Affiliates any individual who is employed by the Corporation or its Affiliates, whether or not such individual would commit any breach of his contract or terms of employment by leaving the employ of the Corporation or its Affiliates; or |
(ii) | procure or assist any Person to employ, offer employment or solicit the employment or engagement of or otherwise entice away from the employment of the Corporation or its Affiliates any such individual who is employed by the Corporation or its Affiliates, whether or not such individual would commit any breach of his contract or terms of employment by leaving the employ of the Corporation or its Affiliates. |
Section 11.19 English Language.
The Parties have agreed that this Addendum as well as any document or instrument relating to
it be drawn up in English only but without prejudice to any such document or instrument which may
from time to time be drawn up in French only or in both French and English. Les parties aux
présentes ont convenu que la présente Convention ainsi que tous autres actes ou documents s’y
rattachant soient rédigés en anglais seulement mais sans préjudice à tous tels actes ou documents
qui pourraient à l’occasion être rédigés en français seulement ou à la fois en anglais et en
français.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Addendum.
FENWICK ENTERPRISES INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President | |||
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | ||||
Title: |
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Witness
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Witness
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Witness
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Witness
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
FAPL HOLDINGS INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | ||||
FENWICK AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LIMITED |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President | |||
INTROCAN INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President |
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ESCAL HOLDINGS INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President | |||
FENCITY HOLDINGS INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President | |||
JOFEN HOLDINGS INC. |
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By: | ||||
Name: | Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | President | |||
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