ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this 6th day of June, 1997, by and between IntegraMed
America, Inc., a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 ("Buyer") and Xxxxxx Xxxx,
M.D., an individual ,with his principal place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxx, Xxxxx 000, Xx Xxxxx, XX 00000 ( "Seller").
RECITALS
Buyer is engaged in the business of owning certain assets and providing
management and administrative services to medical practices specializing in the
provision of gynecological services, including treatment of human infertility,
encompassing the provision of in vitro fertilization and other assisted
reproductive services ("Infertility Services");
Seller is engaged in the practice of providing Infertility Services through
a medical practice doing business as Reproductive Sciences Medical Center (the
"Practice");
Seller wishes to sell and Buyer wishes to purchase certain assets utilized
in connection with the Practice, and Buyer desires to acquire the exclusive
right to provide management and related administrative services to Seller in
connection with the continued operation of the Practice, pursuant to the terms
of a Management Agreement dated June 6, 1997 (the "Management Agreement').
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURCHASE OF ASSETS
1.01 Assets of Practice
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement
and based upon the representations, warranties and covenants made herein, at the
Closing (as herein defined), Seller shall sell, assign, convey and transfer to
Buyer and Buyer shall acquire from Seller the assets and property of the
Practice, together with all liens and encumbrances, as set forth in Exhibit
1.01(a) ("Practice Assets").
(b) Practice Assets to be acquired by Buyer shall include the name
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES MEDICAL CENTER (the "Name"), and Seller agrees to change
its name within 30 days of the Closing Date, if requested to do so by Buyer.
1.02 Excluded Assets
The term Practice Assets does not include, and Seller reserves and
does not sell or transfer to Buyer any right, title or interest in, the assets
listed in Exhibit 1.02 (collectively, "Excluded Assets").
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE PRICE
2.01 Purchase Price and Manner of Payment.
Upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in
consideration for the sale of the Practice Assets, Buyer shall pay Seller the
following:
(i) an amount to be determined by Buyer and Seller within 30 days from
the date hereof for the Practice Assets ("Practice Asset Price");
(ii) $100,000 for the Name ("Name Price") payable $50,000 on the
Closing Date and $50,000 when the milestone established by Section 7.1.2 of the
Management Agreement is met, subject to the offset provided for in Section
7.1.2. (The Practice Assets Price and Name Price are collectively referred to
herein as "Purchase Price".)
2.02 Allocation of Purchase Price
The Purchase Price shall be allocated among the assets of seller as
set forth on Exhibit 2.02 hereto, and the parties agree to respect such
allocation for tax purposes and to cause all tax returns, including IRS Form
8594, to be filed consistent therewith.
2.03 Closing Statement.
Seller shall deliver to Buyer unaudited statements dated as of June 6,
1997 ( the "Closing Statement"), which shall set forth the dollar value as of
the date of the Closing Statement of the Practice Assets provided for in
paragraph 2 of Exhibit 1.01(a).
2.04 Assumption of Liabilities
Subject to the conditions herein set forth, from and after the Closing
Date, Buyer shall assume and shall pay, perform and discharge only those
liabilities set forth in Exhibit 2.04 (such liabilities are collectively
referred to as "Assumed Liabilities"). Buyer shall not assume, acquire or
otherwise become responsible or liable for any liabilities other than those
specifically set forth herein and enumerated in Exhibit 2.04.
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ARTICLE III
CLOSING
The closing ( the "Closing") of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement shall be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 6, 1997 (the "Closing Date") at
the offices Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, M.D., 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxx, Xxxxx 000, Xx Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 or such other date or at such other time or location as to
which Seller and Buyer may agree to in writing. The effective time of the
Closing shall be 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller, for the purpose of inducing Buyer to enter into and consummate this
Agreement, hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that:
4.01 Organization and Power
(a) Seller is a physician is duly licensed to practice medicine in the
State of California.
(b) Seller has full right, power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions herein contemplated.
(c) This Agreement constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
Seller fully enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms.
4.02 Authority; No Conflicting Instruments
(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions herein contemplated will not, and with notice or the lapse
of time or both would not, except for contracts, liens or encumbrances disclosed
in Exhibits 1.01 (a) and 2.04 (i) result in the breach of any of the terms or
conditions of, or constitute any default under, the Articles of Incorporation or
By-Laws of Seller or under any mortgage, bond, indenture, agreement, lease or
other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which it or any
of its properties or assets may be bound, except for any such breach which does
not materially adversely affect Seller or its business; (ii) violate any law or
regulation relating to Seller; and (iii) violate any judgment, award, order,
writ, injunction or decree relating to Seller.
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(b) No consent, approval or authorization of, or declaration or filing
with any federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory authority,
or any other third party, is required in connection with the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Seller or the performance by Seller of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for (i) consents of lessors
under Seller's lease(s), real property or equipment; and (ii) any state
licensing board approvals relating to Seller's business and (iii) any consents
of third parties to contracts that are not material to Seller's business.
4.03 Practice Assets
Seller has good and marketable title to the Practice Assets which are
owned exclusively by Seller, free and clear of all liens, mortgages and
encumbrances of any kind or nature, except as set forth on Exhibit 1.01(a).
4.04 Financial Statements Attached hereto as Exhibit 4.04 are the unaudited
financial statements of Seller consisting of Statements of Assets, Liabilities
and Equities-Income Tax Basis, and Statement of Profit and Loss-Tax Basis for
the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 , together with a Statement of
Assets, Liabilities and Equities-Income Tax Basis, and Statement of Profit and
Loss-Tax Basis for the 3-month period ended March 31, 1997 (collectively, the
"Financial Statements").
(a) Seller does not have any liabilities, debts or obligations, whether
accrued, absolute or contingent, and whether due or to become due, which are not
reflected or reserved against in the Financial Statements or are not listed on
Exhibit 2.04 if such liabilities are to be assumed by Buyer. As of the date
hereof, Seller has no unfunded liability under any Employee Benefit Plan (as
hereinafter defined) and there are no circumstances, conditions events or
arrangements which may hereafter give rise to any such liabilities or
obligations which may be asserted against Buyer under any such plan.
(b) Seller has filed with appropriate federal, state and local authorities
(or has obtained appropriate extensions of the time to file) all tax returns
required by law, regulation or otherwise to be filed by Seller for all taxable
periods ending on or prior to the date hereof for which tax returns have become
due. Seller has paid or made adequate provisions for the payment of all taxes,
penalties and interest which have or may become due for or during all taxable
periods of Seller ending on or prior to the date hereof.
4.05 Financial Position
Since March 31, 1997:
(a) There has not been (i) any change in the financial condition,
assets, properties, liabilities, business or results of operations of Seller
other than changes in the ordinary and usual course of business, none of which,
individually or in the aggregate, has been adverse to the business
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or operations of Seller; (ii) any strike, labor trouble, employee dispute,
property dispute, lease or contract dispute, loss or destruction or property,
actual or threatened, claim or other event, adversely effecting, or which would
adversely effect, the financial position or business of Seller.
(b) Seller has not granted any wage or salary increase or bonus or any
fringe benefits, or created or amended any Employee Benefit Plan or other fringe
benefit plan (as hereinafter defined) or entered into any employment or labor
contract with any director, officer, employee or group of employees, except for
normal increases in a manner consistent with Seller's policies and practices.
4.06 Licenses
(a) Seller holds all such licenses, orders, approvals and permits
("Licenses") of every kind or nature which are material to the operation of
Seller's business and operations and such Licenses are in full force and effect
and no action., proceeding or, investigation has been instituted or threatened
with reference to or affecting the existence of said Licenses. A list of all
Licenses is set forth on Exhibit 4.06. Seller is in compliance in all respects
with the terms and conditions of such Licenses and with all requirements,
standards and procedures of the federal, state and local governmental or
regulatory bodies which issued said Licenses.
(b) To the best of Seller's knowledge, Seller is in compliance in all
material respects with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes,
regulations, orders, requirements, standards and procedures which are applicable
to the Practice.
4.07 Litigation
(a) To the best of Seller's knowledge, there are no actions, suits,
claims or legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings or investigations
pending or, threatened against, involving or affecting Seller or Seller's
properties or assets, except as set forth on Exhibit 4.07(a). Seller has no
notice or knowledge of any outstanding orders, writs, injunctions or decrees of
any court, governmental agency or arbitration tribunal against, involving or
affecting Seller or Seller's properties or assets except as set forth on Exhibit
4.07(a). Buyer shall have no liability or obligation with respect to any matter
which arose out of Seller's operations prior to the Closing Date whether set
forth on Exhibit 4.07(a).
(b) Seller has received no notice of any violation of applicable law,
order, regulation or requirement related to either Seller, the Practice, or the
Assets, and is not aware of any condition or state of facts that could result in
any such notice.
4.08 Third-Party Xxxxxxxx
(a) All xxxxxxxx by Seller to third-party payors are true and correct
in all respects and are in compliance in all respects with all applicable laws
and regulations and the policies of such
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third-party payors.
(b) Neither Seller nor any of its officers, directors, employees or
agents, on behalf of or for the benefit of Seller, directly or indirectly, has
(i) offered or paid any amount to, or made any financial arrangement with, any
of Seller's past or present customers or potential customers in order to obtain
business from such customers, other than standard pricing or discount
arrangements consistent with proper business practices (ii) given, or agreed to
give, or is aware that there has been given, or that there is an agreement to
make any gift or gratuitous payment of any kind, nature or description (whether
in money, property or services) to any past or present customer, supplier,
source of financing, landlord, subtenant, licensee or anyone else at any time of
the year (iii) made, or has agreed to make, or is aware that there is any
agreement to make any political contribution or any contributions, payment or
gifts of their respective funds or property to or for the private use of any
governmental official, employee or agent where either the payment or the purpose
of such contribution, payment or gift relates to the business of Seller and is
illegal under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or any other
jurisdiction (foreign or domestic), or (iv) made, or has agreed to make, or is
aware that there have been, or that there is any agreement to make, any payments
to any person with the intention or understanding that any part of such payment
was to be used directly or indirectly for the benefit of any past or present
customer, employee, supplier or landlord of Seller, or for any purpose other
than that reflected in the documents supporting the payments.
4.09 Contracts and Agreements
(a) Exhibit 4.09(a) is a list as of the date hereof of all the
material contracts or agreements related to the business of Seller to which
Seller is a party, all of which are valid and existing, in full force and
effect, and binding upon the parties thereto in accordance with their terms.
Seller has paid in full or accrued all amounts due thereunder which are
currently due and as separately identified on Exhibit 2.04. Except as otherwise
disclosed, no approval or consent of any person or entity is needed in order
that the contracts and other agreements as listed continue in full force and
effect with respect to Buyer from and after the Closing Date.
(b) Seller and Physicians are in compliance with all terms and
provisions of all contracts material to the operation of the Practice or by
which the Practice or the Seller is bound or affected; and all such contracts
are legally valid and binding in accordance with their terms and in full force
and effect except as may be limited by bankruptcy, moratorium, reorganization,
insolvency and other similar laws of general application relating to or
affecting the rights of creditors, and by general principles of equity.
(c) All documents, Exhibits and other materials delivered or made
available, by or on behalf of Seller to Buyer in connection with this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby, are true and complete. The information
furnished by or on behalf of Seller to Buyer in connection with this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby does not, in light of the circumstances
under which the statements contained in the information so furnished are made,
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contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not false or misleading.
There is no fact which Seller has not disclosed to Buyer which adversely
affects, or insofar as Seller can foresee, will adversely affect the Practice
Assets or the ability of Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement
or any other agreement entered into in connection with this transaction.
4.10 Insurance Seller has maintained at all times since January 1, 1987,
with responsible and financially solvent insurance companies, adequate insurance
covering risks of such types and in such amounts as are customary for other
professional corporations of similar size engaged in Seller's business. Exhibit
4.10 contains a true and complete list of all policies of insurance relating to
comprehensive liability coverage, the amount of coverage, the period of
coverage, the type of coverage and all pending claims under such policies.
4.11 Personnel
(a) Exhibit 4.11(a) lists each current employee, both full-time and
part-time, of Seller and all current consultants of Seller and discloses their
duties, the date of hire or contract, the annual compensation, bonuses and
incentive arrangements with each.
(b) Exhibit 4.11(b) describes all of Seller's fringe benefit plans
generally available to Seller's employees ("Employee Benefit Plans"). Seller has
complied with the terms and conditions of such Employee Benefit Plans. Seller
has no obligations to establish or create any employee pension benefit plan or
defined benefit plan for the benefit of any of its employees to become effective
after the date hereof. Buyer shall have no obligations relating to the Employee
Benefit Plans or the employees covered thereunder and Buyer shall have no
obligations for employees of Seller arising out of federal or state law or case
decisions as to employment matters arising prior to Closing Date except in each
case for those obligations Buyer assumes hereunder relating to accrued salaries
and wages ( including accrued vacation and sick leave) or permanent and
temporary employees, any accrued bonuses of managerial employees and any accrued
bonus hours of temporary employees of Seller.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer, for the purpose of inducing Seller to enter into and consummate this
Agreement, hereby represents and warrants to Seller that:
5.01 Organization, Power and Authority
(a) Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and
authority, corporate and otherwise,
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to carry on its business as now conducted and to own or lease and to operate its
properties and assets now owned or leased and operated by it, to conduct the
business of Seller and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Buyer
has been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action, and no further
action or approval is required in order to constitute this Agreement as a valid,
binding and enforceable obligation of Buyer, and this Agreement constitutes the
valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance
with its terms.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions as herein contemplated will not violate any provisions of
any applicable law or of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of Buyer,
or any order, judgment or decree of any court or other agency of government
binding on Buyer, or conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with
due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any contractual obligation
of Buyer, result in or require the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of Buyer's properties or assets ,
require any approval of or any consent of any person under any contractual
obligation of Buyer or conflict with or result in any breach or default under
any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust or other instrument to which Buyer is a party or by which it or its
properties may be bound or affected.
5.02 LITIGATION
(a) To the best of Buyer's knowledge, there are no actions, suits,
claims or legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings or investigations
pending or, threatened against, involving or affecting Buyer or Buyer's
properties or assets, except as set forth on Exhibit 5.02(a). Buyer has no
notice or knowledge of any outstanding orders, writs, injunctions or decrees of
any court, governmental agency or arbitration tribunal against, involving or
affecting Buyer or Buyer's properties or assets except as set forth on Exhibit
5.02(a).
(b) Buyer has received no notice of any violation of applicable law,
order, regulation or requirement related to Buyer's business and is not aware of
any condition or state of facts that could result in any such notice.
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
6.01 Survival of Representations and Warranties
The representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and in
any instrument or certificate delivered pursuant to, or provided for in this
Agreement ("Representations and
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Warranties"), shall survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement for a period of two (2) years after the Closing Date ( three
years with respect to those in sections 4.01 and 4.02) provided, however, that
the expiration of the applicable period would not preclude either party from
indemnification by the other relating to any third-party Claim ( as defined
herein). Each party to this Agreement shall be deemed to have relied upon each
and every representation and warranty of the other party, regardless of any
investigation made at any time by the party relying on such representation and
warranty.
6.02 Indemnification
(a) After the Closing Date, Seller shall indemnify Buyer against, and
defend and hold Buyer harmless from, all demands, claims, actions or causes of
action, assessments, losses, damages, deficiencies, liabilities, costs and
expenses ( including interest, penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements) (excluding indirect, punitive and consequential damages)
(hereinafter collectively called "Claim") arising out of or in connection with
(i) any breach of the Representations and Warranties, covenants or agreements of
Seller contained in this Agreement or any agreement or instrument delivered by
Seller pursuant to this Agreement; and (ii) the operations of Seller (including,
but not limited to provision of services, actions of officers and directors, use
of trademarks, service marks, logos or other proprietary symbols) on or prior to
the Closing Date except as expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant hereto. Upon the
assertion of any Claim against Buyer that may give rise to a liability of a
Seller hereunder, Buyer shall notify said Seller of the existence of such Claim
(which notice shall include a description thereof) and Buyer shall give said
Seller reasonable opportunity to defend and/or settle such Claim at said
Seller's own expense and with counsel of its own selection, which counsel shall
be reasonably satisfactory to Buyer; provided, however, that in the case of any
Claim, Buyer shall have the right to participate in any administrative or
judicial proceedings with respect to such Claim, at its expense and with counsel
of its choice. If a Seller shall, after ten (10)-days notice thereof by Buyer,
fail, in Buyer's judgment to take adequate action to defend any Claim, Buyer
shall have the right to undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such
Claim on behalf of, for the account of, and at the risk of a Seller. If the
Claim is one that cannot by its nature be solely defended by a Seller, then
Buyer shall, at its expense, make available all information and assistance as
may reasonably be requested by a Seller.
(b) Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify Seller against, and to defend and
hold Seller harmless from Claims arising out of in connection with (i) any
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Buyer contained
in this Agreement or any agreement or instrument delivered by Buyer pursuant to
this Agreement; and (ii) the management by Buyer of Seller, after the Closing
Date. Upon the assertion of any Claim that may give rise to a liability of Buyer
hereunder, Seller shall notify Buyer of the existence of such Claim (which
notice shall include a description thereof). Seller shall give Buyer reasonable
opportunity to defend and/or settle such Claim at its own expense and with
counsel of its own selection, which counsel shall be satisfactory to Seller;
provided, however, that in the case of any Claim, a Seller shall have the right
to participate in any administrative or judicial proceedings with respect to
such Claim, at its expense and with counsel of its choice. If Buyer shall, after
ten (10) days-notice thereof by a Seller, fail to defend any
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Claim, said Seller shall have the right to undertake the defense, compromise or
settlement of such Claim on behalf of, for the account of, and at the risk of
Buyer. If the Claim is one that can not by its nature be solely defended by
Buyer, then said Seller shall, at its sole expense, make available all
information and assistance as may be requested by Buyer.
(c) The respective rights of the parties to be indemnified by the
other shall not in any way be limited by the existence or non-existence of
insurance coverage.
ARTICLE VII
CERTAIN COVENANTS
7.01 Conduct Prior to Closing Date
During the period from the date of this Agreement through the Closing
Date, Seller agrees to conduct its business in the ordinary and normal course of
business. In connection therewith:
(a) Seller shall use its best efforts to (i) maintain all patient
lists, records, billing and collection data, goodwill associated with the
Practice, and all material files and records and intangible assets related to
the continued operation of the Practice, (ii) preserve, protect and maintain the
Practice Assets (iii) use its efforts to preserve the good standing of Seller
and to keep available the services of present employees and agents and to
preserve the goodwill of suppliers, patients and others having business
relationships with Seller and the Practice; (iv) not sell, lease, or otherwise
dispose of any of the Practice Assets, or other properties, rights or claims,
except in the ordinary course of business, without Buyer's written consent.
(c) Seller shall not , without Buyer's prior written consent, do any
of the following: waive or commit to waive any right of substantial value; sell,
transfer, dispose of or encumber or commit to sell, transfer, dispose of or
encumber the Practice Assets; incur any indebtedness for borrowed money; make
capital expenditures in excess of $5,000 in the aggregate; terminate any key
employee or take any action that impairs the existing relationships between
Seller and its employees and other persons and entities having business
relations with Seller; or take any action in the conduct of its business which
would be contrary to, or in breach of, any term or Representation or Warranty
contained in this Agreement.
7.02 Conduct After Closing Date
Seller assumes any and all liabilities for taxes and deficiencies with
respect to the operation of the Practice prior to the Closing Date.
ARTICLE VIII
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CONDITION TO OBLIGATIONS
8.01 Conditions to Seller's Obligations The obligations of Seller under
this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction on or before the Closing Date of
the following conditions, any of which may be waived by Seller by proceeding
with the Closing:
(a) The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this
Agreement shall be true on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as
though made on such date. Buyer shall have performed all obligations and
complied with all covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or
complied with by Buyer prior to or on the Closing Date and Buyer shall have
delivered to Seller a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, to all such
effects;
(b) No suit, action or other proceeding shall be pending before any
court or other government agency in which it is sought to restrain or prohibit
performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein or in connection herewith to subject Seller to liability on
the ground that it has breached any law or duty or otherwise acted improperly,
nor shall any such suit, action, or proceeding be threatened;
(c) Buyer shall have delivered in form satisfactory to Seller and
which is consistent with this Agreement the documents identified below:
1. The consideration required pursuant to Section 2.01 hereof.
2. The opinion of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq. legal counsel to Buyer, dated
the Closing Date, in the form of Exhibit 8.01(c)2 attached hereto.
3. An agreement of Buyer assuming the liabilities, including without
limitation office and equipment leases, of Seller set forth on Exhibit 2.04 and
taking assets subject to liens and encumbrances set forth on Exhibit 1.01(a).
8.02 Conditions to Buyer's Obligation The obligations of Buyer under this
Agreement are subject to the satisfaction on or before the Closing Date of the
following conditions, any of which may be waived by Buyer by proceeding with the
Closing:
(a) The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this
Agreement shall be true on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as
though made on such date. Seller shall have performed all obligations and
complied with by Seller prior to or on the Closing Date and Seller shall have
delivered to Buyer, a certificate, dated as the Closing Date, to all such
effects.
(b) No suit, action or other proceeding shall be pending before any
court or other government agency in which it is sought to restrain or prohibit
performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein or in connection herewith to subject Buyer to liability on
the ground that it has breached any law or duty or otherwise acted improperly,
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nor shall any such suit, action or proceeding be threatened except as disclosed
on Exhibit 4.07(a);
(c) Seller shall have delivered in form reasonably satisfactory to
Buyer and consistent with this Agreement the documents identified below:
1. An assignment to Buyer transferring to Buyer all of the right,
title and interest of Seller in and to all telephone numbers utilized by Seller
in the operation of its business.
2. An assignment of all office and equipment leases listed on Exhibits
4.09 (a), including security deposits.
3. Such bills of sale and instruments of title as requested by Buyer
as shall convey to Buyer all of the Practice Assets , free and clear of all
liens.
4. An assignment to Buyer of all executory agreements of Seller set
forth on or referred to in Exhibit 4.09(a) including separate assignments of
each agreement listed in Paragraph 5 of Exhibit 1.01 (a).
5. The opinion of Xxxxx Gamma, Esq., legal counsel to Seller and
Physician, dated the Closing Date, in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 8.01(c)
6.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
9.01 Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that Seller has not dealt with
or retained any broker or finder or agreed to pay any commission or fee to any
broker or finder for or on account of this Agreement or the transactions
contemplated hereby. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that it has not
dealt with or retained any broker or finder for or on account of this Agreement
or the transactions contemplated hereby. Each party agrees to indemnify the
other against any loss, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees, as a result
of any claim for a fee or commission asserted by any broker or finder with
respect to this Agreement or the consummation thereof whose claim arises through
dealings with such broker or finder by the indemnifying party.
9.02 If at any time after the Closing Date any further assignment,
transfers or assurances in law are reasonably necessary or desirable to carry
out the provisions of this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement shall
execute and deliver any and all assignments, transfers, and assurances in law,
and do all things, reasonably necessary or proper to such end and otherwise to
carry out the provisions and intent of this Agreement.
9.03 Any notice or other communication required, by, or which may be given
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pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and either personally delivered
or mailed, certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, or overnight courier, prepaid, and shall be deemed given when
received. Any such notice or communication shall be sent to the address set
forth below:
If to Buyer, at:
IntegraMed America, Inc.
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, President
With a copy to:
IntegraMed America, Inc.
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, General Counsel
And if to Seller, at:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, M.D.
Reproductive Sciences Medical Center, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxx, Xxxxx 000
Xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, M.D., Ph.D
With a copy to:
Xxxxx Gamma, Esq.
Xxxxxxx Xxxx & Associates
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000
Any party may change the persons and addressees to which notices or other
communications are to be sent to it by giving written notice of any such change
to the other party hereto.
9.04 The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience
of reference only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
9.05 All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are deemed annexed hereto
and made a part of this Agreement.
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9.06 This Agreement, together with the Exhibits:
(a) Constitutes the entire agreement among the parties to it with
respect to the purchase and sale of the Practice Assets and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings;
(b) May not be modified or discharged, nor may any of its terms be
waived, except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party or parties to be
charged; and
(c) Shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing expressed or mentioned in
this Agreement is intended, or will be construed, to give any person, firm
corporation or other entity, other than the parties to this Agreement and their
respective successors and assigns, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim
under or in respect of this Agreement, or any of its provisions.
9.07 This Agreement may not be assigned by any party hereto without the
prior written consent of the other party. No assignment or delegation of any
rights or obligations hereunder shall release the assignor from any of its
liabilities hereunder.
9.08 The failure of any party at any time or times to require performance
of any provision hereof shall in no manner affect the right of such party at a
later time to enforce the same. No waiver of any nature, whether by conduct or
otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a
further or continuing waiver of any such condition or of any breach of any other
term, covenant, representation or warranty of this Agreement.
9.09 This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
9.10 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California, irrespective of the principal place of
business of the parties hereto. Any and all claims, disputes, or controversies
arising under, out of, or in connection with this Agreement or any breach
thereof, except for equitable relief sought pursuant to Article IX, shall be
determined by binding arbitration in the State of California (hereinafter
"Arbitration"). The party seeking determination shall subject any such dispute,
claim or controversy to either (i) JAMS/Endispute or (ii) the American
Arbitration Association, and the rules of commercial arbitration of the selected
entity shall govern. The Arbitration shall be conducted and decided by three (3)
arbitrators, unless the parties mutually agree, in writing at the time of the
Arbitration, to fewer arbitrators. In reaching a decision, the arbitrators shall
have no authority to change or modify any provision of this Agreement. Each
party shall bear its own expenses and one-half the expenses and costs of the
arbitrators. Any application to compel Arbitration, confirm or vacate an
arbitral award or otherwise enforce this Paragraph shall be brought in the
Courts of the State of California or the United States District Court for the
Southern District of California, to whose jurisdiction for
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such purposes Seller and Buyer hereby irrevocably consent and submit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the date first
above written by their respective duly authorized officers.
INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, Vice President
XXXXXX X. XXXX, M.D.
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, M.D.
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, M.D., Ph.D., President
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