EX-10.3 6 filename6.htm ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.3
THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”), Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”), and ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”).
WHEREAS, the Members own a controlling interest in the outstanding equity interests of Seller; and
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ARTICLE 1
1.1 Definitions. The following terms have the following meanings when used herein:
“Accounts Receivable” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b).
“Action” means any claim, action, suit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation that is pending by or before any Governmental Authority.
“Affiliate” shall mean a Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Person specified. For purposes of this definition, the terms “control,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person and, in the case of an entity, shall require (i) in the case of a corporate entity, direct or indirect ownership of at least a majority of the securities having the right to vote for the election of directors, and (ii) in the case of a non-corporate entity, direct or indirect ownership of at least a majority of the equity interests with the power to direct the management and policies of such non-corporate entity.
“Agreement” means this Asset Purchase Agreement, including all Schedules and Exhibits hereto, as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms.
“Assignment and Assumption Agreement” means the Assignment and Assumption Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
“Assumed Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(d).
“Assumed Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
“Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment” means the Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
“Business” means the business of promoting, sponsoring and otherwise commercializing mixed martial arts events including live, televised and pay-per-view events and the commercial exploitation of related products and services at such events.
“Business Day” means any day of the year on which national banking institutions in New York are open to the public for conducting business and are not required or authorized to close.
“Business Employees” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.17.
“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.
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“Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.
“Claim Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.
“Claimed Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.
“Closing” means the closing of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Assets contemplated by this Agreement which shall occur substantially concurrently with the closing of the IPO.
“Closing Date” means the date set forth in Section 4.1.
“Code” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
“Collateral Sources” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5(c).
“Commission” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Common Stock” means the common stock of Buyer $0.001 par value per share.
“Confidential Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.
“Employee Plan” has the meaning set forth In Section 5.16.
“Encumbrance” shall mean any interest, consensual or otherwise, in property, whether real, personal or mixed property or assets, tangible or intangible, securing an obligation owed to, or a claim by a third Person, or otherwise evidencing an interest of a Person other than the owner of the property, whether such interest is based on common law, statute or contract, and including, but not limited to, any security interest, security title or lien arising from a mortgage, recordation of abstract of judgment, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, encumbrance, restriction, charge, covenant, claim, exception, encroachment, easement, right of way, license, permit, pledge, conditional sale, option trust (constructive or otherwise) or trust receipt or a lease, consignment or bailment for security purposes and other title exceptions and encumbrances affecting the property.
“Equipment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c).
“Excluded Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Executive Employment Agreement” means each of the Executive Employment Agreements entered into by and between Buyer and each of Haydak and Xxxxxxxxxxx in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibits C-1 and C-2.
“Fighter Contract” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.21.
“Final Purchase Price Allocation” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
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“Governmental Authority” means any government or governmental or regulatory, judicial or administrative, body thereof, or political subdivision thereof, whether foreign, federal, state, national, supranational or local, or any agency, instrumentality or authority thereof, or any court or arbitrator (public or private).
“Gross Profit” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.
“Indemnified Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3(a).
“Indemnifying Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3(a).
“Intellectual Property Rights” means all intellectual property and other proprietary rights, protected or protectable, under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation (i) copyrights (including but not limited to all copyrights in Seller’s mma event video library and fighter photographs and other copyrighted works); (ii) all computer software, trade secrets and market and other data, inventions, discoveries, devices, processes, designs, techniques, ideas, know-how and other proprietary information, whether or not reduced to practice, and rights to limit the use or disclosure of any of the foregoing by any Person; (iii) all domestic and foreign patents and the registrations, applications, renewals, extensions, divisional applications and continuations (in whole or in part) thereof; and (iv) and all rights and causes of action for infringement, misappropriation, misuse, dilution or unfair trade practices associated with (i) through (iii) above. For purposes of clarification, Intellectual Property Rights shall not include any trade names, trade dress, trademarks, service marks, logos, brand names and other identifiers together with all goodwill associated therewith which are licensed by Seller to Buyer pursuant to the Trademark License Agreement.
“Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement” means the Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
“Inventory” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(h).
“IPO” means an underwritten public offering of shares of Common Stock or other equity interests which generates cash proceeds sufficient to close on the Target Company Transactions pursuant to which the Common Stock or other equity interests will be listed or quoted on a Trading Market.
“IPO Price” means the price to the public reflected in the prospectus of the Buyer relating to the IPO that is first filed by the Buyer with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) promulgated under the Securities Act.
“Law” means any federal, state, local or foreign law, statute, code, ordinance, rule or regulation (including rules of any self-regulatory organization).
“Liability” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
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“Lock-Up Agreement” means that certain Lock-Up Agreement entered into by and among each Member, the Buyer and the underwriters participating in the IPO in substantially the form executed by each Person serving as an officer, director or 1% shareholder of Buyer or being issued shares of Common Stock in connection with the Target Company Transactions restricting the sale, transfer (other than for estate planning purposes), or other disposition of Common Stock held by such Person for a period of 180 days from the Closing Date.
“Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.4.
“Most Recent Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14.
“Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement” means that certain Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit E.
“Order” shall mean any: (a) order, judgment, injunction, edict, decree, ruling, pronouncement, determination, decision, opinion, verdict, sentence, subpoena, writ or award issued, made, entered, rendered or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any court or other Governmental Authority; or (b) agreement with any Governmental Authority entered into in connection with any Proceeding.
“Other Agreements” means, collectively, the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment, the Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement, the Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, the Executive Employment Agreements, and the Trademark License Agreement.
“Permits” means all material permits, licenses, franchises and other authorizations of any Governmental Authority possessed by or granted to Seller in connection with the Business.
“Permitted Encumbrances” means (i) Encumbrances set forth on Schedule 2.1, (ii) the Assumed Liabilities and any Encumbrances securing the same, (iii) any Encumbrance in favor of a Person claiming by or through Buyer, (iv) any Encumbrance which will be released at Closing, and (v) the lien for ad valorem taxes not yet due or payable.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or unincorporated organization, governmental entity, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Proceeding” shall mean any action, suit, litigation, arbitration, proceeding (including any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or appellate proceeding and any informal proceeding), prosecution, contest, hearing, inquiry, inquest, audit, examination or investigation commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any Governmental Authority.
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“Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
“Purchased Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
“Registration Statement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Seller” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.
“Target Companies” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Target Company Transactions” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
“Trademark License Agreement” means that certain Trademark License Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit F.
“Trading Market” means the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the American Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the New York Stock Exchange or the OTC Bulletin Board.
“Taxes” shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, duties, levies or other assessments, including, without limitation, income, gross receipts, net proceeds, ad valorem, turnover, real and personal property (tangible and intangible), sales, use, franchise, excise, value added, goods and services, license, payroll, unemployment, environmental, customs duties, capital stock, disability, stamp, leasing, lease, user, transfer, fuel, excess profits, occupational and interest equalization, windfall profits, severance and employees’ income withholding, social security and similar employment taxes or any other taxes imposed by the United States or any other foreign country or by any state, municipality, subdivision or instrumentality of the Unites States or of any other foreign country or by any other tax authority, including all applicable penalties and interest, and such term shall include any interest, penalties or additions to tax attributable to such taxes.
“Third Party Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3(a).
“Third-Party Claim Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3(a).
“Transferred Intellectual Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(k).
“Unaudited Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14.
“U.S. GAAP” means U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
“1060 Forms” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.
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ARTICLE 2
(a) all cash needed to conduct the Seller’s first scheduled promotion following the Closing;
(b) all accounts receivable, notes and notes receivable and other receivables (whether or not billed) relating to the Business (collectively, the “Accounts Receivable”) to the extent needed to satisfy Seller’s cash outlays for its first scheduled promotion following the Closing;
(c) all lighting, trusses, machinery, tools, spare parts, vehicles, furniture, fixtures, fighter cages and other equipment and other tangible personal property (excluding Inventory) of the Business (collectively, the “Equipment”), including such Equipment identified on Schedule 2.1(c), and all transferrable warranties and guarantees, if any, express or implied, existing for the benefit of Seller in connection with the Equipment;
(d) all contracts and agreements of Seller including, without limitation, leases, licenses, sponsorship agreements, agreements with fighters and managers, employment agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, agreements with event venues, open quotations and bids from or to Seller’s suppliers, customers or potential customers, and other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to or used in the Business, including those identified on Schedule 2.1(d) (collectively, the “Assumed Contracts”);
(e) all rights under the all leases and subleases of real property relating to or used in the Business and listed on Schedule 2.1(e) (“Real Estate Leases”);
(f) all deposits, prepayments and prepaid expenses or other similar current assets used in the Business;
(g) all transferable approvals, authorizations, certifications, consents, variances, permissions, licenses and Permits to or from, or filings, notices or recordings to or with, any Governmental Authority used in the Business;
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(h) all inventory, including all raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, packaging materials, office supplies, maintenance supplies, spare parts and similar items used or intended for use in connection with the Business (“Inventory”);
(i) all leasehold improvements constructed by Seller or provided by landlords for Seller, subject to the rights and obligations under the Real Estate Leases;
(j) all sales and marketing information, including all customer records and sales history with respect to customers (including invoices), sales and marketing records, price lists, documents, correspondence, studies, reports, and all other books, ledgers, files, and records of every kind, tangible data, customer lists (including appropriate contact information), vendor and supplier lists, service provider lists, promotional literature and advertising materials, catalogs, data books and records, of the Seller, relating to the Business;
(k) all Intellectual Property Rights related to the Business, including the goodwill of the business related thereto (collectively, the “Transferred Intellectual Property”);
(l) all records, reports and information files of Seller relating to the Business (including business development and development history files);
(m) all claims, warranties, guarantees, refunds, causes of action, defenses, counterclaims, rights of recovery, rights of set-off and rights of recoupment of every kind and nature (including rights to insurance proceeds) related to the Business, received after the Closing Date with respect to damage, non-conformance of or loss to the Purchased Assets, except for any of the foregoing to the extent they arise under the Excluded Assets;
(n) to the extent transferable, all telephone and facsimile numbers and Internet domain addresses, in each case related to the Purchased Assets, including, without limitation, those described on Schedule 2.1 (n);
(o) all other assets used in connection with the Business and not retained by Seller pursuant to Section 2.2.
(a) all rights of Seller arising under this Agreement, the Other Agreements or from the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby;
(b) all corporate minute books, stock records and Tax returns (including all work papers relating to such Tax returns) of Seller and such other similar corporate books and records of Seller as may exist on the Closing Date;
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(c) all claims and rights to refunds of Taxes paid by or on behalf of Seller;
(d) all assets of any employee benefit plan, arrangement, or program maintained or contributed to by Seller;
(e) all licenses and approvals of any Governmental Authority related to the Business that are personal to Seller and non-transferrable (provided that all MMA promotion licenses needed to conduct the Business will be transferred to or associated with the Buyer to the extent permitted by the relevant Governmental Authority);
(f) all employee, personnel and other records that Seller is required by Law to retain in its possession;
(g) all capital stock held in treasury;
(h) notes receivable from employees or shareholders of Seller; and
(i) the items set forth on Schedule 2.2.
(a) all Liabilities and all obligations arising after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts, other than any Liability arising out of or relating to a breach of any Assigned Contract that occurred prior to the Closing Date; and
(b) all Liabilities or other claims related to the Business, that arise from acts performed by Buyer after the Closing Date or that arise from ownership and operation of the Purchased Assets and Business after the Closing Date.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Liability” means any debt, obligation, duty or liability of any nature (including unknown, undisclosed, unmatured, unaccrued, unasserted, contingent, indirect, conditional, implied, vicarious, derivative, joint, several or secondary liability), regardless of whether such debt, obligation, duty or liability would be required to be disclosed on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regardless of whether such debt, obligation, duty or liability is immediately due and payable.
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ARTICLE 3
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3.3 Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be paid at the Closing by delivery:
(a) To Seller of $235,000 in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by Seller at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date; and
(b) To Seller of number of shares of Common Stock (rounded to the nearest whole number) equal to $2,115,000 divided by the IPO Price.
ARTICLE 4
4.2 Transactions at Closing. At the Closing, subject to the terms and conditions hereof:
(a) Transfer of Purchased Assets and Seller’s Closing Deliveries. Seller shall transfer and convey or cause to be transferred and conveyed to Buyer all of the Purchased Assets and Seller and Buyer shall execute and Seller shall deliver to Buyer each of the Other Agreements and such other good and sufficient instruments of transfer and conveyance as shall be necessary to vest in Buyer title to all of the Purchased Assets or as shall be reasonably requested by the Buyer. The Seller shall also deliver to Buyer the Seller Officer’s Certificate required by Section 8.2(b) and all other documents required to be delivered by Seller at Closing pursuant hereto.
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ARTICLE 5
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND THE MEMBERS
Seller and the Members, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to Buyer as follows:
(a) Seller has full corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the Other Agreements, and the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Other Agreements and the performance of all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder has been duly and validly authorized and approved by all necessary corporate action of the Seller, including approval of this Agreement and the Other Agreements by the board of directors of the Seller.
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(b) Subject to obtaining any consents of Persons listed on Schedule 5.7, the signing, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Other Agreements by Seller is not prohibited or limited by, and will not result in the breach of or a default under, or conflict with any obligation of Seller with respect to the Purchased Assets under (i) any provision of its certificate of incorporation, by-laws or other organizational documentation of Seller, (ii) any material agreement or instrument to which Seller is a party or by which it or its properties are bound, (iii) any authorization, judgment, order, award, writ, injunction or decree of any Governmental Authority which breach, default or conflict would have a material adverse effect on the Business or Purchased Assets or Seller’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or (iv) any applicable law, statute, ordinance, regulation or rule which breach, default or conflict would have a material adverse effect on the Business or Purchased Assets or Seller’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and, will not result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets. This Agreement has been, and on the Closing Date the Other Agreements will have been, duly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes, or, in the case of the Other Agreements, will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited or affected by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization or other laws of general application relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally.
5.3 Equipment and other Purchased Assets. Other than as set forth on Schedule 5.3, the Equipment and other Purchased Assets owned by, in the possession of, or used by Seller, in connection with the Business is in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and is usable in the ordinary course of business.
5.5 Intellectual Property. Identified on Schedule 5.5 is a complete and accurate list of all Intellectual Property Rights used by Seller in the Business. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.5, the Transferred Intellectual Property is owned free and clear of all Encumbrances or has been duly licensed for use by Seller and all pertinent licenses and their respective material terms are set forth on Schedule 5.5. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.5, the Transferred Intellectual Property is not the subject of any pending adverse claim or, to Seller’s knowledge, the subject of any threatened litigation or claim of infringement or misappropriation. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.5, the Seller has not violated the terms of any license pursuant to which any part of the Transferred Intellectual Property has been licensed by the Seller. To Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth on Schedule 5.5, the Transferred Intellectual Property does not infringe on any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party. To the Seller’s knowledge the Transferred Intellectual Property together with the rights granted under the Trademark License Agreement constitutes all of the Intellectual Property Rights necessary to conduct the Business as presently conducted. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.5, the Transferred Intellectual Property will continue to be available for use by Buyer from and after the Closing at no additional cost to Buyer.
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(a) No failure, if any, of the Seller to duly and timely pay all Taxes, including all installments on account of Taxes for the current year, that are due and payable by it will result in an Encumbrance on the Purchased Assets;
(b) There are no proceedings, investigations, audits or claims now pending or threatened against the Seller in respect of any Taxes, and there are no matters under discussion, audit or appeal with any governmental authority relating to Taxes, which will result in an Encumbrance on the Purchased Assets;
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(c) The Seller has duly and timely withheld all Taxes and other amounts required by law to be withheld by it relating to the Purchased Assets (including Taxes and other amounts relating to the Purchased Assets required to be withheld by it in respect of any amount paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited by it to or for the account or benefit of any Person, including any employees, officers or directors and any non-resident Person), and has duly and timely remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority such Taxes and other amounts required by law to be remitted by it; and
(d) The Seller has duly and timely collected all amounts on account of any sales or transfer Taxes, including goods and services, harmonized sales and provincial or territorial sales Taxes with respect to the Purchased Assets, required by law to be collected by it and has duly and timely remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority any such amounts required by law to be remitted by it.
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(a) sold, assigned or transferred any material portion of the Purchased Assets other than (i) in the ordinary course of business or (ii) sales or other dispositions of obsolete or excess equipment or other assets not used in the Business;
(b) cancelled any indebtedness other than in the ordinary course of business, or waived or provided a release of any rights of material value to the Business or the Purchased Assets;
(c) except as required by Law, granted any rights to severance benefits, “stay pay”, termination pay or transaction bonus to any Business Employee or increased benefits payable or potentially payable to any such Business Employee under any previously existing severance benefits, “stay-pay”, termination pay or transaction bonus arrangements (in each case, other than grants or increases for which Buyer will not be obligated following the Closing);
(d) except in the ordinary course of business, made any capital expenditures or commitments therefor with respect to the Business in an amount in excess of $50,000 in the aggregate;
(e) acquired any entity or business (whether by the acquisition of stock, the acquisition of assets, merger or otherwise), other than acquisitions that have not or will not become integrated into the Business;
(f) amended the terms of any existing Employee Plan, except for amendments required by Law;
(g) changed the Tax or accounting principles, methods or practices of the Business, except in each case to conform to changes required by Tax Law, in U.S. GAAP or applicable local generally accepted accounting principles;
(h) amended, cancelled (or received notice of future cancellation of) or terminated any Assumed Contract which amendment, cancellation or termination is not in the ordinary course of business;
(i) materially increased the salary or other compensation payable by Seller to any Business Employee, or declared or paid, or committed to declare or pay, any bonus or other additional payment to and Business Employees, other than (A) payments for which Buyer shall not be liable after Closing, (B) customary compensation increases and (C) bonus awards or payments under existing bonus plans and arrangements awarded to Business Employees which have been awarded or paid in the ordinary course of business;
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(j) failed to make any material payments under any Assumed Contracts or Permits as and when due (except where contested in good faith or cured by Seller) under the terms of such Assumed Contracts or Permits;
(k) suffered any material damage, destruction or loss relating to the Business or the Purchased Assets, not covered by insurance;
(l) incurred any material claims relating to the Business or the Purchased Assets not covered by applicable policies of liability insurance within the maximum insurable limits of such policies;
(m) mortgaged, sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise placed an Encumbrance on any Purchased Asset, except in the ordinary course of business, as otherwise set forth herein or that will be released at Closing;
(n) transferred, granted, licensed, assigned, terminated or otherwise disposed of, modified, changed or cancelled any material rights or obligations with respect to any of the Transferred Intellectual Property, except in the ordinary course of business; or
(o) entered into any agreement or commitment to take any of the actions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (n) of this Section 5.15.
5.17 Business Employees. Attached on Schedule 5.17 is a list of all employees of Seller (collectively, the “Business Employees”), their current salaries or compensation, a listing of commission arrangements, a list of commitments for future salary or compensation increases, and the last salary raise with dates and amounts. Schedule 5.17 lists all individuals with whom Seller has employment, consulting, representative, labor, non-compete or any other restrictive agreements. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.17, Seller has not entered into any severance or similar arrangement with respect of any Business Employee (or any former employee or consultant) that will result in any obligation (absolute or contingent) of Buyer or Seller to make any payment to any Business Employee (or any former employee or consultant) following termination of employment.
5.18 Labor Relations. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.18, Seller has complied in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the employment of labor including those related to wages, hours and the payment of withholding and unemployment Taxes. Seller has withheld all amounts required by law or agreement to be withheld from the wages or salaries of its employees and is not liable for any arrearage of wages or any Taxes or penalties for failure to comply with any of the foregoing.
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5.19 Sponsors, Vendors and Suppliers. Attached on Schedule 5.19 is a complete and accurate list of (i) the five (5) largest sponsors of Seller in terms of revenue during the period from January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, showing the approximate total amount of sponsorship revenue by Seller from each such sponsor during such period; and (ii) the five (5) largest vendors and suppliers (whether of production services, event venues, equipment, fighter managers, etc.) to Seller in terms of purchases or payments made by Seller to such vendor or supplier during the period from January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, showing the approximate total purchases or payments by Seller from each such supplier during such period. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19 and to Seller’s knowledge, as of the date of this Agreement there has been no adverse change in the business relationship of Seller with any sponsor or supplier named on Schedule 5.19 that is material to the Business or the financial condition of Seller.
5.21 Fighters Under Contract. Schedule 5.21 sets forth each agreement to which the Seller or any Member is a party with any professional mixed martial arts fighter and the economic terms of each such agreement (each a “Fighter Contract”). Each Fighter Contract is in full force and effect and, to Seller’s knowledge, there are no outstanding material defaults or violations under any such Fighter Contract on the part of the Seller or, to the knowledge of the Seller, on the part of any other party to such Fighter Contract, except for such defaults as will not have a material adverse effect on the Business or Purchased Assets, taken as a whole. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.21, there are no current or pending negotiations with respect to the renewal, repudiation or amendment of any Fighter Contract, other than in connection with negotiations for renewals and amendments in the ordinary course of business.
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5.28 Sufficiency of Assets. Other than as set forth on Schedule 5.28, the Purchased Assets constitute all of the assets necessary to conduct the Business as it is conducted as of the date of this Agreement. Other than as set forth on Schedule 5.28, all Permits and Assumed Contracts, including those identified on Schedule 2.1(d) will be available for use by the Buyer on materially identical terms (i) as of the Closing and (ii) for one year following the Closing.
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(a) No Member has ever (i) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (ii) filed, or had filed against such Member, any bankruptcy petition or similar filing, (iii) suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of all or a substantial portion of such Member’s assets, (iv) admitted in writing such Member’s inability to pay his or her debts as they become due, or (v) taken or been the subject of any action that may have an adverse effect on his ability to comply with or perform any of his covenants or obligations under any of the Other Agreements or which would require disclosure in the Registration Statement.
(b) No Member is subject to any Order or is bound by any agreement that may have an adverse effect on his ability to comply with or perform any of his or her covenants or obligations under any of the Other Agreements. There is no Proceeding pending, and no Person has threatened to commence any Proceeding, that may have an adverse effect on the ability of any Member to comply with or perform any of his covenants or obligations under any of the Other Agreements. No event has occurred, and no claim, dispute or other condition or circumstance exists, that might directly or indirectly give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Proceeding.
(a) Seller and each Member (i) understand that the shares of Common Stock to be issued to Seller pursuant to this Agreement have not been registered for sale under any federal or state securities Laws and that such shares are being offered and sold to Seller pursuant to an exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, (ii) agree that Seller is acquiring such shares for its own account for investment purposes only and without a view to any distribution thereof other than to the Members as permitted by the Securities Act and subject to the Lock-Up Agreement, (iii) acknowledge that the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 5.30 are given with the intention that the Buyer rely on them for purposes of claiming such exemption from registration, and (iv) understand that they must bear the economic risk of the investment in such shares for an indefinite period of time as such shares cannot be sold unless subsequently registered under applicable federal and state securities Laws or unless an exemption from registration is available therefrom.
(b) Seller and each Member agree (i) that the shares of Common Stock to be issued to Seller pursuant to this Agreement will not be sold or otherwise transferred for value unless (x) a registration statement covering such shares has become effective under applicable state and federal securities laws, including, without limitation, the Securities Act, or (y) there is presented to the Buyer an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Buyer that such registration is not required, (ii) that any transfer agent for the Common Stock may be instructed not to transfer any such shares unless it receives satisfactory evidence of compliance with the foregoing provisions, and (iii) that there will be endorsed upon any certificate evidencing such shares an appropriate legend calling attention to the foregoing restrictions on transferability of such shares.
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(c) Seller and each Member is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act.
(d) Seller and each Member (i) are aware of the business, affairs and financial condition of the Buyer and the other Target Companies, and have acquired sufficient information about the Buyer and the other Target Companies, the IPO and the Target Company Transactions to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the shares of Common Stock to be issued to Seller pursuant to this Agreement, (ii) have discussed the Buyer’s plans, operations and financial condition with the Buyer’s officers, (iii) have received all such information as they have deemed necessary and appropriate to enable them to evaluate the financial risk inherent in making an investment in the shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to this Agreement, (iv) have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in the business of conducting mixed martial arts promotions so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of their investment in Common Stock, and (v) are capable of bearing the economic risks of such investment.
ARTICLE 6
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller and the Members as follows:
6.1 Organization. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own its property and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
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ARTICLE 7
COVENANTS AND CONDUCT OF SELLER
FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE
Seller and the Members, jointly and severally, covenant that from the date of the execution of this Agreement to the Closing Date, Seller shall:
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Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit Seller from paying dividends and other distributions to the Members.
ARTICLE 8
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(c) No Action or Proceeding. No legal or regulatory action or proceeding shall be pending or threatened by any Person to enjoin, restrict or prohibit the purchase and sale of the Purchased Assets contemplated hereby. No order, judgment or decree by any court or regulatory body shall have been entered in any action or proceeding instituted by any party that enjoins, restricts, or prohibits this Agreement or the complete consummation of the transactions as contemplated by this Agreement.
(h) IPO. Buyer shall have completed the IPO.
(i) Available Cash at Closing. The amount of cash acquired at Closing pursuant to Section 2.1(a) shall be at a minimum sufficient to conduct the Seller’s next scheduled event consistent with past practice and utilizing solely the Purchased Assets.
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ARTICLE 9
POST-CLOSING COVENANTS, OTHER AGREEMENTS
(d) Bulk Sales Laws. Seller and Buyer waive compliance with bulk sales laws for Tax purposes.
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ARTICLE 10
(a) Losses resulting in bodily injury, wrongful death, and/or property damages, including without limitation, actual, punitive, direct, indirect, or consequential damages and all attorney’s fees and court costs recoverable by the injured party or parties arising out of litigation that is currently pending against Seller or arising from facts which occurred prior to Closing which, in the case of litigation, the defense of which is not being defended by Seller’s insurance carrier or, if the same results in or has resulted in a verdict or damages to be paid, the same is not being paid by Seller’s insurance company.
(b) Losses resulting from the breach of any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by Seller or any Member in this Agreement or the Other Agreements.
(a) Losses resulting from any breach of any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by Buyer in this Agreement or the Other Agreements.
(b) Buyer’s operation of the Business and ownership of the Purchased Assets after the Closing, including, without limitation, all sales and use Taxes, ad valorem Taxes, and products liability claims with respect to such post-Closing operations.
(c) The Assumed Liabilities, including all claims arising from the obligations assumed under the Assumed Contracts as set forth in Section 2.1(d).
10.3 Indemnification Procedure for Third-Party Claims.
(a) In the event that any party (the “Indemnified Person”) desires to make a claim against any other party (the “Indemnifying Person”) in connection with any Losses for which the Indemnified Person may seek indemnification hereunder in respect of a claim or demand made by any Person not a party to this Agreement against the Indemnified Person (a “Third-Party Claim”), such Indemnified Person must notify the Indemnifying Person in writing, of the Third-Party Claim (a “Third-Party Claim Notice”) as promptly as reasonably possible after receipt, but in no event later than fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt, by such Indemnified Person of notice of the Third-Party Claim; provided, that failure to give a Third-Party Claim Notice on a timely basis shall not affect the indemnification provided hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Person shall have been actually and materially prejudiced as a result of such failure. Upon receipt of the Third-Party Claim Notice from the Indemnified Person, the Indemnifying Person shall be entitled, at the Indemnifying Person’s election, to assume or participate in the defense of any Third-Party Claim at the cost of Indemnifying Person. In any case in which the Indemnifying Person assumes the defense of the Third-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Person shall give the Indemnified Person ten (10) calendar days’ notice prior to executing any settlement agreement and the Indemnified Person shall have the right to approve or reject the settlement and related expenses; provided, however, that upon rejection of any settlement and related expenses, the Indemnified Person shall assume control of the defense of such Third-Party Claim and the liability of the Indemnifying Person with respect to such Third-Party Claim shall be limited to the amount or the monetary equivalent of the rejected settlement and related expenses.
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(b) The Indemnified Person shall retain the right to employ its own counsel and to discuss matters with the Indemnifying Person related to the defense of any Third-Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Person pursuant to Section 10.3(a) of this Agreement, but the Indemnified Person shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such participation; provided, however, that, subject to Section 10.3(a) above, all decisions of the Indemnifying Person shall be final and the Indemnified Person shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Person in all respects in the defense of the Third-Party Claim, including refraining from taking any position adverse to the Indemnifying Person.
(c) If the Indemnifying Person fails to give notice of the assumption of the defense of any Third-Party Claim within a reasonable time period not to exceed forty-five (45) days after receipt of the Third-Party Claim Notice from the Indemnified Person, the Indemnifying Person shall no longer be entitled to assume (but shall continue to be entitled to participate in) such defense. The Indemnified Person may, at its option, continue to defend such Third-Party Claim and, in such event, the Indemnifying Person shall indemnify the Indemnified Person for all reasonable fees and expenses in connection therewith (provided it is a Third-Party Claim for which the Indemnifying Person is otherwise obligated to provide indemnification hereunder). The Indemnifying Person shall be entitled to participate at its own expense and with its own counsel in the defense of any Third-Party Claim the defense of which it does not assume. Prior to effectuating any settlement of such Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Person shall furnish the Indemnifying Person with written notice of any proposed settlement in sufficient time to allow the Indemnifying Person to act thereon. Within fifteen (15) days after the giving of such notice, the Indemnified Person shall be permitted to effect such settlement unless the Indemnifying Person (a) reimburses the Indemnified Person in accordance with the terms of this Article 10 for all reasonable fees and expenses incurred by the Indemnified Person in connection with such Claim; (b) assumes the defense of such Third-Party Claim; and (c) takes such other actions as the Indemnified Person may reasonably request as assurance of the Indemnifying Person’s ability to fulfill its obligations under this Article 10 in connection with such Third-Party Claim.
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(a) For purposes of this Agreement, “Losses” shall mean all actual liabilities, losses, costs, damages, penalties, assessments, demands, claims, causes of action, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’, accountants’ and consultants’ fees and expenses and court costs, including punitive, indirect, consequential or other similar damages. Losses shall include punitive, indirect, consequential or similar damages only for claims brought by third parties.
(b) Any liability for indemnification under this Agreement shall be determined without duplication of recovery due to the facts giving rise to such liability constituting a breach of more than one representation, warranty, covenant or agreement.
(c) The Indemnified Person agrees to use all reasonable efforts to obtain recovery from any and all third parties who are obligated respecting a Loss (e.g. parties to indemnification agreements, insurance companies, etc.) (“Collateral Sources”) respecting any Claim pursuant to which the Indemnified Person is entitled to indemnification hereunder. If the amount to be netted hereunder from any payment from a Collateral Source is determined after payment of any amount otherwise required to be paid to an Indemnified Person under this Article 10, the Indemnified Person shall repay to the Indemnifying Person, promptly after such receipt from Collateral Source, any amount that the Indemnifying Person would not have had to pay pursuant to this Article 10 had such receipt from the Collateral Source occurred at the time of such payment.
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(d) Each Indemnified Person shall (and shall cause its Affiliates to) use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any claim for Losses that an Indemnified Person asserts under this Article 10.
(e) The amount of any and all Losses (and other indemnification payments) under this Agreement shall be decreased by (A) any Tax benefits in excess of Tax detriments actually realized by the applicable Indemnified Person related to the Loss, including deductibility of any such Losses (or other items giving rise to such indemnification payment), and (B) the amount of any insurance proceeds or other amounts recoverable from Collateral Sources (netted against deductibles and other costs associated with making or pursuing any such claims, as applicable), received or to be received by the applicable Indemnified Person with respect to such Losses under any insurance policy maintained by the Indemnified Person or any other Person or from any other Collateral Source. The Indemnified Person will assign to the Indemnifying Person any rights or contribution or subrogation the Indemnified Person may have against or respecting any Collateral Source or other Persons related to such Loss which is indemnified by the Indemnifying Person hereunder.
ARTICLE 11
(a) with the mutual consent of Buyer and Seller;
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(b) by Buyer, if it is not then in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement and if (A) any of Seller’s or the Member’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 8.2(b) would not be satisfied, or (B) any of Seller’s or the Member’s covenants contained in this Agreement shall have been breached such that the condition set forth in Section 8.2(a) would not be satisfied; provided, however, that Buyer shall not terminate this Agreement under this Section on account of any breach or inaccuracy that is curable by Seller unless Seller fails to cure such inaccuracy or breach within ten (10) Business Days after receiving written notice from Buyer of such inaccuracy or breach; or
(c) by Seller, if it is not then in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement and if (A) any of Buyer’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 8.1(b) would not be satisfied, or (B) any of Buyer’s covenants contained in this Agreement shall have been breached such that the condition set forth in Section 8.1(a) would not be satisfied; provided, however, that Seller shall not terminate this Agreement under this Section on account of any breach or inaccuracy that is curable by Buyer unless Buyer fails to cure such inaccuracy or breach within ten (10) Business Days after receiving written notice from Seller of such inaccuracy or breach.
(d) by Buyer or Seller if the Closing has not occurred on or prior to August 31, 2016, as such date may be extended by mutual agreement of Buyer and Seller, upon written notice by Buyer to Seller or Seller to Buyer; provided that the Person providing notice of termination is not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement.
(a) In the event that this Agreement is validly terminated as provided herein, then each of the parties shall be relieved of its duties and obligations arising under this Agreement after the date of such termination and such termination shall be without liability to Buyer or Seller; provided, however, that the obligations of the parties set forth in Article 10, this Section 11.3 and Sections 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.7, 12.9, 12.13, and 12.15 hereof shall survive any such termination and shall be enforceable hereunder.
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(b) Nothing in this Section 11.3 shall relieve Buyer or Seller of any liability for a material breach of this Agreement prior to the date of termination, the damages recoverable by the non-breaching party shall include all attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred by such party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE 12
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(a) As may be required by the Securities Act for inclusion in the Registration Statement; or
(b) As may be required by applicable Law provided that, in any such event, the party required to make the disclosure will (I) provide the other party with prompt written notice of any such requirement so that such other party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy, (II) consult with and exercise in good faith all reasonable efforts to mutually agree with the other party regarding the nature, extent and form of such disclosure, (III) limit disclosure of Confidential Information to what is legally required to be disclosed, and (IV) exercise its best efforts to preserve the confidentiality of any such Confidential Information; or
(c) Buyer may disclose the terms of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby to an actual or prospective underwriter, lender, investor, partner or agent, subject to a non-disclosure agreement pursuant to which such lender, investor, partner or agent agrees to be bound by the terms of this Section 12.3; or
(d) Disclosure to a party’s representatives and advisors in connection with advising such party and preparing its Tax returns.
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12.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
Notices shall be addressed as follows:
If to Buyer, to:
Alliance MMA, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, III, CEO
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
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with copies to:
Xxxxxx Song & Xxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to Seller or the Members, to:
CFFC Promotions, LLC
000 Xxxxx Xxx, Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: (000) 000-0000 Fax: (000) 000-0000
provided, however, at the time of mailing or within three (3) Business Days thereafter there is or occurs a labor dispute or other event that might reasonably be expected to disrupt the delivery of documents by mail, any communication, notice or consent provided for herein shall be given in person or by means of facsimile or by overnight courier, and further provide that if any party shall have designated a different address by notice to the others, then to the last address so designated.
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12.17 Submission to Jurisdiction. Each of Buyer, Seller and each Member (a) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or any other federal or state court in the State of Delaware if it is determined that the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction over such action) in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (b) agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding may be heard and determined only in any such court, and (c) agrees not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court. Each party waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of the other party with respect thereto. Either party may make service on the other party by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the Party to be served at the address and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in Section 12.13. Nothing in this Section 12.17, however, shall affect the right of any Party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law.
[Signature Page to Asset Purchase Agreement Follows]
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[Signature Page to Asset Purchase Agreement]
SELLER:
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
MEMBERS:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx |
BUYER:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
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EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
Exhibits
Exhibit A: | Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement |
Exhibit B: | Form of Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment |
Exhibit C-1: | Executive Employment Agreement - Haydak |
Exhibit C-2: | Executive Employment Agreement - Xxxxxxxxxxx |
Exhibit D: | Form of Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement |
Exhibit E | Form of Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement |
Exhibit F | Form of Trademark License Agreement |
Exhibit G | Form of Buyer Officer’s Certificate |
Exhibit H | Form of Seller Officer’s Certificate |
Schedules
Schedule 2.1 | Permitted Encumbrances |
Schedule 2.1(c) | Equipment |
Schedule 2.1(d) | Assumed Contracts |
Schedule 2.1(e) | Real Estate Leases |
Schedule 2.1(n) | Additional Assets |
Schedule 2.2 | Excluded Assets |
Schedule 3.4 | Allocation of Purchase Price |
Schedule 5.3 | Equipment and other Purchased Assets |
Schedule 5.4 | Title |
Schedule 5.5 | Intellectual Property |
Schedule 5.6 | Litigation |
Schedule 5.7 | Required Consents |
Schedule 5.10 | Contract Exceptions |
Schedule 5.12 | Scope of Rights in Purchased Assets |
Schedule 5.13 | Compliance with Laws |
Schedule 5.14 | Financial Statements |
Schedule 5.15 | Certain Changes |
Schedule 5.16 | Employee Plans |
Schedule 5.17 | Business Employees |
Schedule 5.18 | Labor Relations |
Schedule 5.19 | Customers and Suppliers |
Schedule 5.20 | Conflicts |
Schedule 5.21 | Certain Transactions Related to the Business |
Schedule 6.3 | Buyer Consents |
Schedule 7.1 | Compensation Covenant |
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Exhibit A
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT dated as of ______ __, 2016 is entered into by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”) and ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among Seller, Buyer, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement the parties hereto together with the Members have agreed that at the Closing (which Closing is taking place as of the date hereof), Seller will transfer to Buyer and Buyer will accept and assume, only those liabilities and obligations of Seller arising from and after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts set forth on Schedule 2.1(d) to the Asset Purchase Agreement.
As of the date hereof, Seller hereby transfers and assigns to Buyer, and Buyer hereby accepts and assumes those liabilities and obligations of Seller arising from and after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts set forth on Schedule A attached hereto. With the exception of the liabilities and obligations to be assumed by Buyer pursuant to the preceding sentence, Buyer shall not assume and shall in no event be liable for any other debts, liabilities or obligations of Seller, whether fixed or contingent, known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, or otherwise and regardless of when they arose or arise. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement shall control.
[Signature Page for Assignment and Assumption Agreement to follow]
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[Signature Page for Assignment and Assumption Agreement]
ASSIGNOR:
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
ASSIGNEE:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
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Schedule A
[List of Assumed Contracts]
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Exhibit B
XXXX OF SALE, CONVEYANCE AND ASSIGNMENT
THIS XXXX OF SALE, CONVEYANCE AND ASSIGNMENT (this “Instrument”) dated as of ______ __, 2016 is entered into by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”) and ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among Seller, Buyer, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”).
1. | Seller does hereby sell, convey, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer, all of its right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets. |
2. | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Instrument, the Asset Purchase Agreement or in any other document delivered in connection herewith or therewith, the Purchased Assets subject to this Instrument shall expressly exclude the Excluded Assets. |
3. | From time to time, as and when reasonably requested by Buyer, Seller shall execute and deliver all such documents and instruments and shall take, or cause to be taken, all such further or other actions as Buyer may reasonably deem necessary or desirable to more effectively sell, transfer, convey and assign to Buyer all of Seller’s right, title and interest in the Purchased Assets subject to this Instrument. |
4. | This Instrument shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such State, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles of such State. |
5. | To the extent that any provision of this Instrument is inconsistent or conflicts with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement shall control. Nothing in this Instrument, express or implied, is intended or shall be construed to expand or defeat, impair or limit in any way the rights, obligations, claims or remedies of the parties as set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement. |
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6. | This Instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. |
[Signature Page to Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment to Follow]
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[Signature Page to Xxxx of Sale, Conveyance and Assignment]
SELLER:
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
BUYER:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
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Exhibit C - 1
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), entered into effective ___________ __, 2016, by and between ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (the “Executive”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”), the Company, the Executive, Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings herein contained, the parties, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Employment. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company employs Executive as the Company’s President, and Executive accepts such employment.
2. Position. Executive agrees to serve as President of the Company and to perform such duties as are commensurate with such office, including the oversight and management of the employees and day-to-day operations of the Company and the Business. The Executive will devote substantially all his business time and efforts to the Company and the Company’s business and will not engage in other business activities without the Company’s prior consent, whether or not such business activity is pursued for profit, gain or other pecuniary advantage. Nothing herein will prevent Executive from engaging in investment activities unrelated to the Company’s business for his own account. The Executive shall have all the duties and powers of an officer of the Company and shall report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement will begin on ___________ __, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) and will end on the three-year anniversary of such date (the “Term”). After such initial three-year period, the Term will renew for renewal periods of one year each unless either party gives the other written notice of intent not to renew at least sixty (60) days prior to such date. The parties hereto agree that, upon the expiration of the Term, the Executive’s employment with the Company will terminate and the Executive will not be entitled to any further compensation, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. The Company will be under no obligation whatsoever to renew or continue the employment of the Executive beyond the Term.
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4. Salary; Bonus. Executive will receive a salary during the Term of One Hundred and Seventy Thousand ($170,000) per year (“Base Compensation”), pro-rated for partial years, payable at regular intervals in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices in effect from time to time. Executive’s Base Compensation will be reviewed annually by the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive will be eligible for consideration for merit-based increases to Base Compensation as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion. In addition to eligibility for consideration of merit-based increases in the discretion of the Board of Directors, Executive’s Base Compensation will be increased effective January 1 of each year during the Term (commencing with January 1, 2017) by three percent (3%) to reflect anticipated increases in cost of living.
5. Benefit Programs. (a) During the Term, Executive will be entitled to participate in or receive benefits as follows:
(i) health and dental insurance pursuant to the Company’s current or future plans and policies (premium for only Executive to be paid by Company);
(ii) participation in Company 401(k) plan with Company match of Executive’s contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis for the first 3% of Executive’s Base Compensation; and
(iii) participation in any other Executive benefit plan of the Company provided to all employees of the Company on the same terms as other employees of the Company based on tenure and position.
All benefits will be pursuant to programs or arrangements made available by the Company on the date of this Agreement and from time to time in the future to the Company’s other employees on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration of the foregoing plans, programs or arrangements and with respect to which Executive is otherwise eligible to participate or receive benefits. Executive acknowledges such benefits are subject to change as and when changed by the Company generally.
(b) During the Term, the Company will provide Executive with a Company owned or leased computer and printer and supplies for Company purposes.
(c) During the Term, the Company will provide Executive with a mobile phone and either pay directly or reimburse Executive for the cost of a reasonable plan for Executive’s use on behalf of the Company.
(d) The items provided in connection with paragraphs (b) and (c) will be returned by Executive to the Company upon any termination of this Agreement.
6. General Policies. (a) So long as the Executive is employed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, Executive will receive reimbursement from the Company, as appropriate, for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive in accordance with Company policies and in the course of his employment by the Company, upon submission to the Company of written vouchers and statements for reimbursement.
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(b) During the Term, the Executive will be entitled to three weeks of paid vacation, which will be utilized at such times when his absence will not materially impair the Company’ s normal business functions. In addition to the vacation described above, Executive also will be entitled to all paid holidays customarily given by the Company to its employees.
(c) All other matters relating to the employment of Executive by the Company not specifically addressed in this Agreement will be subject to the general policies regarding employees of the Company in effect from time to time.
7. Termination of Employment. Subject to the respective continuing obligations of the parties, including but not limited to those set forth in Sections 8 and 9 hereof, Executive’s employment by the Company may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement by either the Executive or the Company by delivering a written notice of termination two weeks in advance of such termination (the end of such two week period being the “Date of Termination”).
8. Termination of Employment. (a) In the event of termination of the Executive’s employment pursuant to (i) expiration of the Term, (ii) the death or Disability (as defined below) of Executive, (iii) termination by Executive or (iv) termination by the Company with Cause (as defined below), compensation (including Base Compensation) will continue to be paid, and the Executive will continue to participate in the employee benefit and compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Sections 4 and 5 hereof, until the Date of Termination in a manner consistent with the applicable terms of the governing plan documents.
(b) In the event of termination of Executive’s employment by the Company without Cause, (i) compensation (including Base Compensation) will continue to be paid until the Date of Termination, (ii) the Executive will continue to participate in the employee benefit and compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Sections 4 and 5 hereof, until the Date of Termination, and (iii) after the Date of Termination, Company will pay Executive an amount per month equal to the Base Compensation divided by twelve (12) (pro-rated for partial months) until the end of the Term.
(c) The following Terms will have the following meanings for purposes of this Agreement:
(i) “Cause” means termination of the Executive by the Company for:
(A) the commission of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or the commission of any other act or omission involving dishonesty or fraud with respect to the Company;
(B) conduct which brings the Company into public disgrace or disrepute;
(C) gross negligence or willful gross misconduct with respect to the Company;
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(D) breach of a fiduciary duty to the Company;
(E) a breach of Section 9 of this Agreement;
(F) Executive’s failure to cure a breach of any term of this Agreement (other than Section 9) within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying the act or omission that constitutes such breach.
(ii) “Disability” means the physical or mental incapacity of Executive for a period of more than ninety (90) consecutive days, the determination of which by the Company will be conclusive on the parties hereto.
9. Non-Compeition and Confidentiality Covenants. Executive and Company are party to that certain Non-Comeptition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, dated of even date herewith (the “Non-Competition Agreement”), which is incorporated herein by reference. The Non-Competition Agreement contains, among other things, covenants of Executive respecting non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure. Any breach of the Non-competition Agreement that is not cured as permitted therein shall be deemed a breach of this Section 9. The Non-Competition Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement pursuant to its terms.
10. Notices. For purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for herein will be in writing and will be deemed to have been given when delivered or mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to the Executive: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
410 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx | |
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 | |
(000) 000-0000 | |
If to the Company: | Alliance MMA, Inc. |
590 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx | |
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | |
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, III, CEO | |
Phone: (000) 000-0000 | |
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | |
with copies to: | |
Xxxxxx Song & Xxxxxxx LLP | |
440 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx | |
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 | |
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq. | |
Phone: (000) 000-0000 | |
Fax: (000) 000-0000 |
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or to such other address as either party hereto may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address will be effective only upon receipt.
11. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to the choice of law principles or rules thereof, except to the extent that federal law will be deemed to apply.
12. Modification. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in a writing signed by the Company and the Executive. No waiver by any party hereto at any time of any breach by another party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party will be deemed a wavier of dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or any prior subsequent time. No agreements or representation, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not set forth expressly in this Agreement.
13. Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this Agreement which will remain in full force and effect.
14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement.
15. Assignment. This Agreement is personal in nature and Executive may not, without consent of the Company, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder.
16. Document Review. The Company and the Executive hereby acknowledge and agree that each (i) has read this Agreement in its entirety prior to executing it, (ii) understands the provisions and effects of this Agreement, (iii) has consulted with such attorneys, accountants and financial and other advisors as it or he has deemed appropriate in connection with their respective execution of this Agreement, and (iv) has executed this Agreement voluntarily and knowingly.
17. Entire Agreement This Agreement together with any understanding or modifications thereof as agreed to in writing by the parties, will constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto.
[Signature Page to Executive Employment Agreement Follows]
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[Signature Page to Executive Employment Agreement]
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Director
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Exhibit C - 2
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), entered into effective ___________ __, 2016, by and between ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (the “Executive”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”), the Company, the Executive, and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”, and together with the Executive, the “Members”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and undertakings herein contained, the parties, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Employment. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company employs Executive as the Company’s Regional Vice President, and Executive accepts such employment.
2. Position. Executive agrees to serve as Regional Vice President of the Company and to perform such duties as are commensurate with such office, including the oversight and management of the employees and day-to-day operations of the Business. The Executive will devote substantially all his business time and efforts to the Company and the Company’s business and will not engage in other business activities without the Company’s prior consent, whether or not such business activity is pursued for profit, gain or other pecuniary advantage. Nothing herein will prevent Executive from engaging in investment activities unrelated to the Company’s business for his own account. The Executive shall have all the duties and powers of an officer of the Company and shall report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement will begin on ___________ __, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) and will end on the three-year anniversary of such date (the “Term”). After such initial three-year period, the Term will renew for renewal periods of one year each unless either party gives the other written notice of intent not to renew at least sixty (60) days prior to such date. The parties hereto agree that, upon the expiration of the Term, the Executive’s employment with the Company will terminate and the Executive will not be entitled to any further compensation, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. The Company will be under no obligation whatsoever to renew or continue the employment of the Executive beyond the Term.
4. Salary; Bonus. Executive will receive a salary during the Term of Seventy Five Thousand ($75,000) per year (“Base Compensation”), pro-rated for partial years, payable at regular intervals in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices in effect from time to time. Executive’s Base Compensation will be reviewed annually by the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive will be eligible for consideration for merit-based increases to Base Compensation as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion. In addition to eligibility for consideration of merit-based increases in the discretion of the Board of Directors, Executive’s Base Compensation will be increased effective January 1 of each year during the Term (commencing with January 1, 2017) by three percent (3%) to reflect anticipated increases in cost of living.
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5. Benefit Programs. (a) During the Term, Executive will be entitled to participate in or receive benefits as follows:
(i) health and dental insurance pursuant to the Company’s current or future plans and policies (premium for only Executive to be paid by Company);
(ii) participation in Company 401(k) plan with Company match of Executive’s contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis for the first 3% of Executive’s Base Compensation; and
(iii) participation in any other Executive benefit plan of the Company provided to all employees of the Company on the same terms as other employees of the Company based on tenure and position.
All benefits will be pursuant to programs or arrangements made available by the Company on the date of this Agreement and from time to time in the future to the Company’s other employees on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration of the foregoing plans, programs or arrangements and with respect to which Executive is otherwise eligible to participate or receive benefits. Executive acknowledges such benefits are subject to change as and when changed by the Company generally.
(b) During the Term, the Company will provide Executive with a Company owned or leased computer and printer and supplies for Company purposes.
(c) During the Term, the Company will provide Executive with a mobile phone and either pay directly or reimburse Executive for the cost of a reasonable plan for Executive’s use on behalf of the Company.
(d) The items provided in connection with paragraphs (b) and (c) will be returned by Executive to the Company upon any termination of this Agreement.
6. General Policies. (a) So long as the Executive is employed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, Executive will receive reimbursement from the Company, as appropriate, for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive in accordance with Company policies and in the course of his employment by the Company, upon submission to the Company of written vouchers and statements for reimbursement.
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(b) During the Term, the Executive will be entitled to three weeks of paid vacation, which will be utilized at such times when his absence will not materially impair the Company’ s normal business functions. In addition to the vacation described above, Executive also will be entitled to all paid holidays customarily given by the Company to its employees.
(c) All other matters relating to the employment of Executive by the Company not specifically addressed in this Agreement will be subject to the general policies regarding employees of the Company in effect from time to time.
(b) In the event of termination of Executive’s employment by the Company without Cause, (i) compensation (including Base Compensation) will continue to be paid until the Date of Termination, (ii) the Executive will continue to participate in the employee benefit and compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Sections 4 and 5 hereof, until the Date of Termination, and (iii) after the Date of Termination, Company will pay Executive an amount per month equal to the Base Compensation divided by twelve (12) (pro-rated for partial months) until the end of the Term.
(c) The following Terms will have the following meanings for purposes of this Agreement:
(i) “Cause” means termination of the Executive by the Company for:
(A) the commission of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or the commission of any other act or omission involving dishonesty or fraud with respect to the Company;
(B) conduct which brings the Company into public disgrace or disrepute;
(C) gross negligence or willful gross misconduct with respect to the Company;
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(D) breach of a fiduciary duty to the Company;
(E) a breach of Section 9 of this Agreement;
(F) Executive’s failure to cure a breach of any term of this Agreement (other than Section 9) within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying the act or omission that constitutes such breach.
(ii) “Disability” means the physical or mental incapacity of Executive for a period of more than ninety (90) consecutive days, the determination of which by the Company will be conclusive on the parties hereto.
If to the Executive: | Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx |
58 Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 | |
Phone: (000) 000-0000 | |
If to the Company: | Alliance MMA, Inc. |
590 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx | |
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | |
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, III, CEO | |
Phone: (000) 000-0000 | |
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | |
with copies to: | |
Xxxxxx Song & Xxxxxxx LLP | |
440 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx | |
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 | |
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq. | |
Phone: (000) 000-0000 | |
Fax: (000) 000-0000 |
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or to such other address as either party hereto may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address will be effective only upon receipt.
17. Entire Agreement This Agreement together with any understanding or modifications thereof as agreed to in writing by the parties, will constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto.
[Signature Page to Executive Employment Agreement Follows]
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[Signature Page to Executive Employment Agreement]
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Director
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx |
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Exhibit D
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT dated as of ______ __, 2016 is entered into by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Assignor”) and ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Assignee”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among Assignor, Assignee, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”).
1. Assignor hereby transfers, assigns and otherwise conveys to Assignee, all of Assignor’s rights, title, and interest in, to, and under the following:
A. the patents included in the Intellectual Property, including, without limitation, any continuations, divisions, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, extensions or foreign equivalents thereof, and including, without limitation, the subject matter of all claims that may be obtained therefrom, and all other corresponding rights that are or may be secured under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction, now or hereafter in effect;
B. the copyrights and applications for registration of copyrights included in the Intellectual Property, and all corresponding rights, including, without limitation, moral rights, that are or may be secured under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction, now or hereafter in effect; and
C. all proceeds of the assets transferred pursuant to subsections 1(A) and 1(B) above, including, without limitation, the right to xxx for, and collect on, (i) any claim by Assignor against third parties for past, present, or future infringement of the such transferred assets, and (ii) any income, royalties, or payments due or payable and related exclusively to such transferred assets as of the date of this assignment or thereafter.
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2. Assignor authorizes the pertinent officials of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office and the pertinent official of similar offices or governmental agencies in any applicable jurisdictions outside the United States to record the transfer of the patents, copyrights and related registrations and applications for registration set forth on Schedule A to Assignee as assignee of Assignor’s entire rights, title and interest therein. Assignor agrees to further execute any documents reasonably necessary to effect the assignment specified herein or to confirm Assignee’s ownership of the Intellectual Property.
3. The terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. Except as set forth herein, the rights and obligations of the Assignor and Assignee set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement remain unmodified. Capitalized terms used herein or in the Schedule A hereto but not otherwise defined herein or in the Schedule 1 hereto shall have the respective meanings given to them in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
4. This Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
5. This Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
[Signature Page for Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement to follow]
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[Signature Page for Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement]
ASSIGNOR:
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
ASSIGNEE:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
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SCHEDULE A
PATENTS
[LIST]
COPYRIGHTS
[LIST]
Together with all other copyrights in and to all the copyrightable materials included in the Purchased Assets.
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Exhibit E
NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
THIS NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of ____________ __, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) is entered into by and between ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Company”) and ________________________ an individual and resident of the State of _____________ (the “Executive”).
1. Confidentiality. Executive understands and agrees that in the course of providing services to the Company, Executive may acquire confidential and/or proprietary information concerning the Company’s operations, its future plans and its methods of doing business. Executive understands and agrees it would be extremely damaging to the Company if Executive disclosed such information to a competitor or made such information available to any other person. Executive understands and agrees that such information is divulged to Executive in strict confidence and Executive understands and agrees that Executive shall not use such information other than in connection with the Business and will keep such information secret and confidential unless disclosure is required by court order or otherwise by compulsion of law. In view of the nature of Executive’s employment with the Company and the information that Executive has received during the course of Executive’s employment, Executive also agrees that the Company would be irreparably harmed by any violation, or threatened violation of the agreements in this paragraph and that, therefore, the Company shall be entitled to an injunction prohibiting Executive from any violation or threatened violation of such agreements.
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2. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the nature of the Company’s confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information to which the Executive has, and will continue to have, access to derives value from the fact that it is not generally known and used by others in the highly competitive industry in which the Company competes. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that, even in complete good faith, it would be impossible for the Executive to work in a similar capacity for a competitor of the Company without drawing upon and utilizing information gained during employment with the Company. Accordingly, at all times during the Executive’s employment with the Company and for a period of three (3) years after termination, for any reason, of such employment, the Executive will not, directly or indirectly:
(a) Engage in any business or enterprise (whether as owner, partner, officer, director, employee, consultant, investor, lender or otherwise, except as the holder of not more than one percent (1%) of the outstanding capital stock of a company) that directly or indirectly competes with the Company’s business or the business of any of its subsidiaries anywhere in the United States, including but not limited to any business or enterprise that develops, manufactures, markets, or sells any product or service that competes with any product or service developed, manufactured, marketed or sold, or planned to be developed, manufactured, marketed or sold, by the Company or any of its subsidiaries while the Executive was employed by the Seller or the Company; or
(b) Either alone or in association with others (i) solicit, or facilitate any organization with which the Executive is associated in soliciting, any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to leave the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (ii) solicit for employment, hire or engage as an independent contractor, or facilitate any organization with which the Executive is associated in soliciting for employment, hire or engagement as a independent contractor, any person who was employed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries at any time during the term of the Executive’s employment with the Seller or the Company or any of their respective subsidiaries (provided, that this clause (ii) shall not apply to any individual whose employment with the Seller, the Company or any of its subsidiaries has been terminated for a period of one year or longer); or (iii) solicit business from or perform services for any customer, supplier, licensee or business relation of the Seller or the Company or any of their respective subsidiaries, induce or attempt to induce, any such entity to cease doing business with the Company or any of its subsidiaries; or in any way interfere with the relationship between any such entity and the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
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(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the Executive from managing or training mixed martial arts fighters or conducting single martial arts style (e.g., kick-boxing or boxing) promotional events even if such activities are arguably competitive with the business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
3. Return of Property. Executive understands and agrees that all business information, files, research, records, memoranda, books, lists and other documents and tangible materials, including computer disks, and other hardware and software that he receives during his employment, whether confidential or not, are the property of the Company, and that, upon the termination of his services, for whatever reason, he will promptly deliver to the Company all such materials, including copies thereof, in his possession or under his control. Any analytical templates, books, presentations, reference materials, computer disks and other similar materials already rightfully owned by the Executive prior to the Effective Date shall remain the property of the Executive and any copies thereof obtained by or provided to the Company shall be returned or destroyed in a manner similar acceptable to the Executive.
4. Not Employment Contract. The Executive acknowledges that this Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement does not constitute a contract of employment and, except as set forth in Executive Employment Agreement (to which this Agreement is ancillary), does not guarantee hat the Company or any of its subsidiaries will continue [his/her] employment for any period of time or otherwise change the at-will nature of [his/her] employment.
5. Interpretation. If any restriction set forth in Section 2 is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to render the modified restriction valid, legal and enforceable. The parties intend that the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a series of separate covenants, one for each and every county of each and every state of the United States of America where this provision is intended to be effective.
6. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
7. Waiver of Rights. No delay or omission by the Company in exercising any right under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of that or any other right. A waiver or consent given by the Company on any one occasion is effective only in that instance and will not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right on any other occasion.
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8. Equitable Remedies. The restrictions contained in this Agreement are necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of the Company and its subsidiaries and are considered by the Executive to be reasonable for such purpose. The Executive agrees that any breach of this Agreement is likely to cause the Company substantial and irrevocable damage and therefore, in the event of any such breach, the Executive agrees that the Company, in addition to such other remedies that may be available, shall be entitled to specific performance and other injunctive relief.
9. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. Any action, suit, or other legal proceeding which is commenced to resolve any matter arising under or relating to any provision of this Agreement shall be commenced only in a court of the State of Delaware (or, if appropriate, a federal court located within Delaware), and the Company and the Executive each consents to the jurisdiction of such a court.
10. Term. This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date. This Agreement shall expire on ___________ __, 2019, provided the obligations of the Executive under Sections 2 shall survive for a period of three (3) years after expiration or termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing the obligations of the Executive under Sections 1 and 3 shall survive indefinitely.
THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT [HE/SHE] HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, HAS SOUGHT INDEPENDENT COUNSEL TO ADVISE [HIM/HER] AS TO THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF [HIS/HER] OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER AND UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT.
[Signature Page to Non-Competition And Non-Solicitation Agreement Follows]
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[Signature Page to Non-Competition And Non-Solicitation Agreement]
COMPANY:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
EXECUTIVE:
By: |
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Exhibit F
TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
This TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated as of ______ __, 2016 is entered into by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Licensor”) and ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Licensee”) and is delivered pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), by and among Licensor, Licensee, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
ARTICLE 1
TERM AND TERMINATION
1.1 Term. The term of this Agreement and the rights granted and obligations assumed hereto, shall commence on the Closing Date and shall endure and remain in full force in perpetuity.
1.2 Termination. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 1.1 to the contrary, this Agreement may be terminated at any time as follows:
(a) with the mutual consent of Licensor and Licensee;
(b) by Licensor upon termination by Licensee of any Executive Employment Agreement under circumstances other than for Cause;
(c) by Licensor, if it is not then in material breach of its obligations under the Asset Purchase Agreement and if (A) any of Licensee’s representations and warranties contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement shall be inaccurate such that the condition set forth in Section 8.1(b) of the Asset Purchase Agreement would not be satisfied, or (B) any of Licensee’s covenants contained in this Agreement shall have been breached such that the condition set forth in Section 8.1(a) of the Asset Purchase Agreement would not be satisfied; provided, however, that Licensor shall not terminate this Agreement under this Section on account of any breach or inaccuracy that is curable by Licensee unless Licensee fails to cure such inaccuracy or breach within ten (10) Business Days after receiving written notice from Licensor of such inaccuracy or breach.
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ARTICLE 2
LICENSE GRANT AND RIGHTS
2.1 License.
(a) Licensor hereby grants to Licensee and Licensee hereby accepts from Licensor, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, a non-transferrable, exclusive, perpetual, royalty free, fully paid up, worldwide license to use and commercially exploit the Licensed Marks in connection with the Purchased Assets and the Business.
(b) The license granted in Section 2.1(a) above shall extent to the use of any of the Licensed Marks in connection with the distribution or other commercialization of any photograph, video, television broadcast, online distribution, electronic gamming, or other form of audio visual media format or transmission now known or in the future conceived, bearing the Licensed Marks.
2.2 Bankruptcy; Abandonment. As sole and exclusive owner of the Licensed Marks, Licensor agrees that in the event of bankruptcy, or appointment of a receiver or trustee for conserving or distributing its assets for the benefit of creditors the Licensed Marks shall, without notice, become the sole and exclusive property of Licensee, as of ninety-one (91) days prior to such event, and any and all rights of every kind and nature of Licensor in and to the Licensed Marks shall terminate.
ARTICLE 3
ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS
3.1 Joint Enforcement. Upon discovery of any infringement of the Licensed Marks at the option of either Licensor or Licensee, appropriate legal action in connection therewith shall be undertaken either jointly or separately by Licensor and Licensee. In the event that such action is taken jointly, each party shall contribute equally to the expenses of any such action. If any damages for infringement are awarded by a final decree or judgment to Licensor and Licensee, then after deducting all expenses arising from the litigation and reimbursing each contributing party for its contributions, the remainder shall be divided equally among the contributing parties.
3.2 Independent Enforcement. If one party shall not wish to join or continue in any such action, but the other party shall wish to institute or continue such action, said one party shall render all reasonable assistance to the other party in connection therewith at said other party’s expense and said other party shall be entitled to retain all recoveries with respect to such action.
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ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSOR
Licensor hereby represents and warrants to Licensee as follows:
4.1 Ownership. Licensor is the sole and exclusive owner of the Licensed Marks.
4.2 Authority. Licensor is authorized to grant the rights conferred hereby.
4.3 No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the granting of the rights contained herein and the use of the Licensed Marks in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will not violate any laws or regulations or violate or invalidate any agreement or documents to which Licensor is a party and by which Licensor is bound or to which the Licensed Marks is subject.
4.4 No Other Grants. To knowledge of Licensor, no person or entity is entitled to any claim for compensation from Licensee for the use of the Licensed Marks in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and no Person or entity has been granted any right in or to the Licensed Marks or any part hereof, anywhere in the world.
4.5 Infringement. The Licensed Marks are not the subject of any pending adverse claim or, to the knowledge of Licensor, the subject of any threatened litigation or claim of infringement or misappropriation. To Licensor’s knowledge, the Licensed Marks do not infringe on any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party.
ARTICLE 5
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Incorporation by Reference. Sections 12.1, 12.3, 12.5,12.7 through 12.13, 12.15, 12.17 and 12.18 of the Asset Purchase Agreement are hereby incorporate by reference provided that all references to Seller shall be deemed to refer to Licensor and all references to Buyer shall be deemed to refer to Licensee.
[Signature Page to Trademark License Agreement Follows]
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[Signature Page to Trademark License Agreement]
LICENSOR:
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: CEO
LICENSEE:
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
Title: Director |
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Exhibit G
OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE
OF
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
Reference is made to that certain ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”), ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”), Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in the Agreement.
The undersigned hereby certifies, on behalf of the Buyer on the Closing Date, that:
(a) he is the Chief Executive Officer of Buyer, and
(b) each of the conditions specified in clauses (a) through (f) of Section 8.1 of the Agreement are satisfied in all respects.
(c) the representations and warranties of Buyer contained in Article 6 of Agreement that are qualified as to materiality are true and correct, and all other representations and warranties of Seller contained in Article 5 of the Agreement are true and correct except for breaches of, or inaccuracies in, such representations and warranties that, in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on the expected benefits to Seller or the Members of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement taken as a whole.
Dated as of __________ __, 2016.
ALLIANCE MMA, INC.
By: | |
Name: | |
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit H
OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE
OF
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
Reference is made to that certain ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of February 23, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller”), ALLIANCE MMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”), Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Haydak”), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx, an individual and resident of the State of New Jersey (“Xxxxxxxxxxx”, and together with Haydak, the “Members”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to them in the Agreement.
The undersigned hereby certifies, on behalf of the Seller on the Closing Date, that:
(a) he is the Chief Executive Officer of Seller, and
(b) each of the conditions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Section 8.2 of the Agreement are satisfied in all respects.
(c) the representations and warranties of Seller and the Members contained in Article 5 of Agreement that are qualified as to materiality are true and correct, and all other representations and warranties of Seller and the Members contained in Article 5 of the Agreement are true and correct except for breaches of, or inaccuracies in, such representations and warranties that, in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on the expected benefits to Buyer of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement taken as a whole.
Dated as of __________ __, 2016.
CFFC PROMOTIONS, LLC
By: |
Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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