IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT
IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT, dated as of August 7, 2001 (this
"Agreement"), among Advance Holding Corporation, a Virginia corporation
("Holding"), Advance Stores Company, Incorporated, a Virginia corporation and
wholly-owned subsidiary of Holding ("ASCI"), Xxxxxxxx Industries Limited
Partnership (the "Stockholder"), the Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Revocable Trust (the
"Xxxxxxxx Trust") and Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx in his individual capacity ("Xxxxxxxx").
WHEREAS, Holding, ASCI, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("New Holding") and AAP Acquisition Corporation, a Florida corporation ("Merger
Sub") propose to enter into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the
date hereof (the "Merger Agreement"), with Discount Auto Parts, Inc., a Florida
corporation (the "Company"), which provides, among other things, that Merger Sub
will be merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"); and
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Stockholder owns (both beneficially and
of record) 4,021,509 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the
Company ("Company Common Stock"); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of Holding and ASCI to enter
into the Merger Agreement, Holding and ASCI have required that the Stockholder
agrees, and in order to induce Holding and ASCI to enter into the Merger
Agreement the Stockholder has agreed, to appoint ASCI as its attorney and proxy,
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, in respect of 4,021,509 shares
of Company Common Stock owned by the Stockholder (the "Shares"); and
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Xxxxxxxx Trust is the sole general
partner of the Stockholder, and the Xxxxxxxx Trust and Xxxxxxxx own all of the
limited partnership interests in the Stockholder.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants
and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
VOTING AGREEMENT AND PROXY OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
I.1 Voting of the Shares. The Stockholder hereby agrees that during the
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period commencing on the date hereof and continuing until the termination of
this Agreement as specified in Article V hereof (the "Termination Date"), at any
meeting of the holders of Company Common Stock, however called, or in connection
with any written consent of the holders of Company Common Stock, such
Stockholder shall vote (or cause to be voted) the Company
Common Stock held of record or Beneficially Owned by such Stockholder, whether
heretofore owned or hereafter acquired, (i) for the Merger and the adoption and
approval of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement, (ii) against any proposals for any merger, consolidation, sale or
purchase of any assets, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation or winding
up of or by the Company or any other extraordinary corporate transaction which
shall be inconsistent with the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by
the Merger Agreement, (iii) against any action or agreement that would result in
a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or
agreement of the Company under the Merger Agreement, and (iv) against any
proposals for the amendment of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of
the Company or any change in the management or board of directors of the Company
which shall be inconsistent with the Merger or the other transactions
contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The Stockholder further agrees not to
commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Beneficially Own" or "Beneficial
Ownership" with respect to any securities shall mean having "beneficial
ownership" of such securities (as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including pursuant to any
agreement, arrangement or understanding, whether or not in writing.
I.2 Proxy. The Stockholder hereby irrevocably appoints ASCI, until the
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Termination Date, as its attorney and proxy pursuant to the provisions of
Section 607.0722 of the Business Corporation Act of the State of Florida, with
full power of substitution, to vote in such manner as ASCI or its duly
authorized representative shall, in its sole discretion, deem proper and
otherwise act (by written consent or otherwise) with respect to the Shares and
all other securities issued to the Stockholders by the Company in respect of the
Shares, which the Stockholders are entitled to vote at any meeting of
stockholders of the Company (whether annual or special and whether or not an
adjourned or postponed meeting) or consent in lieu of any such meeting or
otherwise (i) for the Merger and the adoption and approval of the Merger
Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, (ii)
against any proposals for any merger, consolidation, sale or purchase of any
assets, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation or winding up of or by the
Company or any other extraordinary corporate transaction which shall be
inconsistent with the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the
Merger Agreement, (iii) against any action or agreement that would result in a
breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or
agreement of the Company under the Merger Agreement, and (iv) against any
proposals for the amendment of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of
the Company or any change in the management or board of directors of the Company
which shall be inconsistent with the Merger or the other transactions
contemplated by the Merger Agreement. This Agreement confers no other authority
to vote on any other matters. This proxy and power of attorney is irrevocable
and coupled with an interest, shall not be terminated by any act of the
Stockholder or by operation of law, by lack of appropriate power or authority,
or by the occurrence of any other event or events and shall be binding upon all
successors, assigns, heirs, beneficiaries and legal representatives of the
Stockholder. The Stockholder hereby revokes all other proxies and powers of
attorney with respect to the Shares (and all other securities issued by the
Company to the Stockholder in respect of the Shares) which it may have
heretofore appointed or granted, and no subsequent proxy or power of attorney
shall be given or written consent executed (and if given or executed, shall not
be effective) by the Stockholder with respect thereto. ASCI shall not be
permitted to make a demand for appraisal rights with respect to the
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Shares pursuant to any dissenting stockholder or appraisal provision of
applicable law. The Stockholder further agrees not to commit or agree to take
any action inconsistent with the foregoing. The proxy granted hereby includes
the power to call, or cause the Stockholder to call, a special meeting of
stockholders of the Company to consider the Merger Agreement and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
The Stockholder hereby represents and warrants to Holding and ASCI as
follows:
II.1 Authority Relative to This Agreement. The Stockholder has all
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necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform
its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Stockholder and the
consummation by the Stockholder of the transactions contemplated hereby have
been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the
Stockholder. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by
the Stockholder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by
Holding and ASCI, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the
Stockholder, enforceable against the Stockholder in accordance with its terms.
II.2 No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the
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Stockholder does not, and the performance of this Agreement by the Stockholder
will not, (i) require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or
filing with or notification to (other than pursuant to the HSR Act (as defined
in the Merger Agreement)), any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or
foreign, (ii) conflict with or violate any law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree applicable to the stockholder or by which any property or
assets of the Stockholder are bound or affected, or (iii) conflict with, result
in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse
of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any right of
termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the
creation of a lien or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever on any property
or asset of the Stockholder pursuant to, any voting agreement, stockholders
agreement, voting trust, trust agreement, pledge agreement, loan or credit
agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license,
permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation to which the Stockholder is
a party (individually or collectively) or by which the Stockholder or any
property or asset of the Stockholder is bound or affected.
II.3 Title to the Shares. As of the date hereof, the Stockholder is the
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record and beneficial owner of that number of shares of Company Common Stock set
forth beside the Stockholder's name on Exhibit A attached hereto, which are all
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the securities of the Company owned, either of record or beneficially, by the
Stockholder. The Stockholder owns all such shares of Company Common Stock free
and clear of all security interests, liens, claims, pledges, options, rights of
first refusal, agreements, limitations on the Stockholder's voting rights,
charges and other encumbrances of any nature whatsoever (except for any
encumbrance arising hereunder or under that separate Stock Option Agreement with
Holding and ASCI of even date herewith), and, except as provided in this
Agreement, the Stockholder has not appointed or granted any
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proxy, which appointment or grant is still effective, with respect to such
shares. The Stockholder has the sole or shared right and power to vote and
dispose of the shares of Company Common Stock. None of such shares of Company
Common Stock are subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or
restriction with respect to the voting or transfer thereof, except as
contemplated by this Agreement.
II.4 Company Stock Options. The Stockholder does not own, as of the date
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hereof, and will not acquire prior to the Effective Date, any Company Stock
Options.
II.5 Brokers. No broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any
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brokerage, finder's or other fee or commission in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of
the Stockholder (other than as expressly disclosed in the Merger Agreement
relative to the fee payable by the Company with respect to the Merger).
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS OF THE STOCKHOLDER
III.1 Pre-Closing Transfer Restrictions. The Stockholder agrees that
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until the earlier of the Effective Date and the termination of this Agreement
and except as contemplated hereby or in the separate Stock Option Agreement with
Holding and ASCI of even date hereof, the Stockholder, directly or indirectly,
will not (i) sell, hypothecate, transfer, tender, pledge, encumber, assign or
otherwise dispose of (including by gift), or create or permit to exist any
security interest, lien, claim, pledge, right of first refusal agreement, charge
or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever (collectively, "Transfer"), or
enter into any contract, option, put, call or other arrangement or understanding
(including any profit sharing arrangement) with respect to the Transfer of any
of the Shares to any Person, (ii) trade or take any position, hedge or
otherwise, with respect to the Shares, (iii) enter into any voting agreement,
arrangement or understanding, directly or indirectly, whether by proxy, voting
agreement or otherwise, with respect to any of the Shares or deposit any Shares
into a voting trust or (iv) take any action that would make any of the
representations or warranties contained herein untrue or incorrect or have the
effect of preventing or impeding the Stockholder from performing any of its
obligations under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall prohibit the
conversion of the Shares by operation of law pursuant to a merger, share
exchange or other comparable transaction approved by the Company's stockholders.
III.2 Non Solicitation. From the date hereof until the Effective Time,
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the Stockholder shall immediately cease and desist and discontinue and cause to
be terminated any and all existing activities, whether directly or indirectly
through any affiliate, attorney, accountant, financial advisor, employee,
independent representative or independent agent of the Stockholder, with respect
to any of the following and shall not, directly or indirectly, through any
affiliate, attorney, accountant, financial advisor, employee, independent
representative or independent agent of such party, solicit, initiate, encourage
or take any action to facilitate (including by way of furnishing information or
engaging in discussions or negotiations) any inquiries, proposals or offers that
constitute, or could reasonably be expected to lead to or relate to, a proposal
or offer to
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acquire all or any substantial part of the business or properties of the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries (as defined in the Merger Agreement) or any
substantial part of the capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries,
whether by merger, share purchase or exchange, reorganization, recapitalization,
liquidation, dissolution, consolidation, business combination, purchase of
substantial assets, tender offer, exchange or similar transaction, whether for
cash, securities or any other consideration or combination thereof, other than
the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement and other than another
transaction or series of related transactions in which Holding, New Holding or a
Subsidiary of Holding or New Holding is the acquiring Person. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, nothing in this Section III.2. or in this Agreement shall operate
to keep Xxxxxxxx from acting in his capacity as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Company and discharging his fiduciary duty as such, consistent
with and subject to the restrictions imposed and actions permitted under Section
7.1 of the Merger Agreement.
III.3 "Market Stand-Off" Agreement.
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(a) The Stockholder agrees that it will not, without the prior
written consent of Holding, during the period commencing on the date of the
closing of the Merger and continuing for one hundred eighty (180) days after
such closing, (i) lend, offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option
or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any
option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of,
directly or indirectly, any shares of New Holding Common Stock or any securities
convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for New Holding Common Stock
(whether such shares or any such securities are then owned by the Stockholder or
are thereafter acquired), or (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that
transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of
ownership of the New Holding Common Stock, whether any such transaction
described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery of New
Holding Common Stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. The
foregoing provisions of this Section III.3(a) shall not apply to the sale of any
shares to an underwriter pursuant to an underwriting agreement.
(b) As long as Xxxxxxxx continues to serve as a director or officer
of New Holding, the Stockholder agrees that it will not, without the prior
written consent of the managing underwriter, during the period commencing on the
date of the final prospectus relating to any public offering of securities of
Holding and ending on the date specified by Holding and the managing underwriter
(such period not to exceed one hundred eighty (l80) days or such shorter lock up
period which is applicable to the shares of Common Stock held, directly or
indirectly, by Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx) (i) lend, offer, pledge, sell, contract to
sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract
to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer
or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of New Holding Common Stock or
any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for New Holding
Common Stock (whether such shares or any such securities are then owned by the
Stockholder or are thereafter acquired), or (ii) enter into any swap or other
arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic
consequences of ownership of the New Holding Common Stock, whether any such
transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery
of New Holding Common Stock or such other securities, in cash or otherwise. The
foregoing provisions of this Section III.3(b) shall not apply to the sale of any
shares to an underwriter pursuant to an underwriting agreement, and shall only
be applicable to
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the Stockholder if all officers and directors and greater than one percent (1%)
stockholders of Holding enter into similar agreements. The underwriters in
connection with the applicable public offering are intended third party
beneficiaries of this Section III.3(b) and shall have the right, power and
authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.
ARTICLE IV
TERMINATION
This Agreement shall terminate on the earliest to occur of (i) the
Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement), (ii) the termination of
this Agreement by the mutual written agreement of the parties, (iii) the
ctermination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(a), 9.1(b) (subject
to clause (vii)), 9.1(c) or 9.1(h), or the termination by the Company of the
Merger Agreement under Section 9.1(f), (iv) the first Business Day following the
120th day after the termination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to Section
9.1(d), but only if there has been an Acquisition Proposal prior to the Driver
Meeting, (v) the first Business Day following the 120th day after the
termination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(e) or 9.1(g), (vi)
the first Business Day following the 60th day after the termination by Holding
of the Merger Agreement under Section 9.1(f), or (vii) the first Business Day
following the 60th day after the termination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to
Section 9.1(b) provided that there has been an Acquisition Proposal prior to
such termination and Holding would be permitted to terminate the Merger
Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(b). As used herein, "Business Day" means any
day on which banking institutions in New York, New York and Lakeland, Florida
are open for business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Stockholder shall
acquire New Holding Common Stock in exchange for its Company Common Stock, the
Market-Stand-Off Provisions contained in Section III.4 of this Agreement shall
survive the Termination Date as provided therein.
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF XXXXXXXX AND XXXXXXXX TRUST
Xxxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxxx Trust agree that until the earlier of the
Effective Date and the termination of this Agreement, Xxxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxxx
Trust, directly or indirectly, will not Transfer (as defined in Article III.2),
or enter into any contract, option, put, call or other arrangement or
understanding with respect to the transfer of any partnership interest (general
or limited) in the Stockholder. As of the date hereof, the Xxxxxxxx Trust is
the record and beneficial owner of all of the general partnership interests of
the Stockholder and the Xxxxxxxx Trust and Xxxxxxxx are the record and
beneficial owners of all of the limited partnership interests of the
Stockholder. The Xxxxxxxx Trust and Xxxxxxxx own such partnership interests
(general and limited) free and clear of all security interests, liens, claims,
pledges, options, rights of first refusal, agreements, limitations on voting
rights, charges and other encumbrances of any nature whatsoever (except for any
encumbrance arising under the limited partnership agreement of the Stockholder).
The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Stock Option Agreement by
the Xxxxxxxx Trust and Xxxxxxxx does not, and the performance of this Agreement
and the Stock Option Agreement will not, conflict with, result in any breach of
or constitute a default (or an
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event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under,
or give to others any right of termination, amendment, acceleration or
cancellation of, or result in the creation of a lien or other encumbrance of any
nature whatsoever on any property of the Xxxxxxxx Trust or Xxxxxxxx pursuant to,
any voting agreement, stockholders agreement, voting trust, trust agreement,
pledge agreement, loan or credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indendure,
contract, agreement, lease, permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation
to which the Xxxxxxxx Trust or Xxxxxxxx is a party (individually or
collectively) or by which the Xxxxxxxx Trust or Xxxxxxxx or any property or
asset of the Xxxxxxxx Trust or Xxxxxxxx is bound or affected.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
VI.1 Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein or in the Merger
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Agreement, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such
expenses.
VI.2 Further Assurances. The Stockholder, the Xxxxxxxx Trust, Xxxxxxxx,
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Holding and ASCI will execute and deliver all such further documents and
instruments and take all such further action as may be necessary in order to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
VI.3 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable
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damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement was not
performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be
entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other
remedy at law or in equity.
VI.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with a Stock Option
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Agreement dated of even date herewith, constitutes the entire agreement among
Holding, ASCI, the Xxxxxxxx Trust, Xxxxxxxx and the Stockholder with respect to
the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings, both written and oral, among Holding, ASCI, the Xxxxxxxx Trust,
Xxxxxxxx and the Stockholder with respect to the subject matter hereof.
VI.5 Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by operation of law
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or otherwise, except that Holding and ASCI may assign all or any of their rights
hereunder (but not their obligations hereunder) to any affiliate of Holding or
ASCI.
VI.6 Obligations of Successors; Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall
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be binding upon, inure solely to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the
parties hereto and their successors, permitted assigns, heirs and beneficiaries.
Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer
upon any other person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever
under or by reason of this Agreement.
VI.7 Amendment; Waiver. This Agreement may not be amended except by an
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instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
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VI.8 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
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invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law, or public
policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless
remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of
this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party.
Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or
incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to
modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the terms of
this Agreement remain as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
VI.9 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
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communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given (and shall be
deemed to have been duly given upon receipt) by delivery in person, by telecopy,
reputable overnight courier or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid,
return receipt requested) to the respective parties at the following addresses
(or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in
accordance with this Section 4.9):
if to Holding or ASCI:
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Chief Executive Officer
Telecopier: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx
000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Telecopier: (000) 000-0000
if to the Stockholder, the Xxxxxxxx Trust or Xxxxxxxx:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telecopier: (000) 000-0000
and
Xxxxxxxx Industries Limited Partnership
0000 X. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xx. #00
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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VI.10 Governing Law. The validity and interpretation of this Agreement
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shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without reference to the
conflicts of law principles thereof.
VI.11 Headings. The descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are
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included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the
meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
VI.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
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counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each
of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same agreement. The signatures of the
parties on this Agreement may be delivered by facsimile and any such facsimile
signature shall be deemed an original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers or
representatives as of the day and year first written above.
HOLDING:
Advance Holding Corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
ASCI:
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
STOCKHOLDER:
Xxxxxxxx Industries Limited Partnership
By: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Revocable Trust,
its general partner
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Trustee
XXXXXXXX TRUST:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Revocable Trust
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Trustee
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/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, in his individual capacity
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