STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SHARE EXCHANGE
by and among
CHAMPIONLYTE HOLDINGS, INC.
a Florida Corporation
and
CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS CORP.
a Delaware Corporation
and
MID-COAST MANAGEMENT, INC.
an Illinois Corporation
effective as of May 10, 2005
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SHARE EXCHANGE
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SHARE EXCHANGE, made and entered into
this 10th day of May, 2005 by and among Championlyte Holdings, Inc., a Florida
Corporation with its principal place of business located at 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxx., X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 ("Championlyte" or the "Company"); Cargo
Connection Logistics Corp., a Delaware Corporation with its principal place of
business at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, XX 00000 ("Cargo Connection"); Mid-Coast
Management, Inc., an Illinois Corporation with its principal place of business
at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, XX 00000 ("Mid-Coast"); the shareholders of both
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast ("Shareholders") as set forth on Exhibit A
attached hereto (collectively Cargo Connection, Mid-Coast and the Shareholders
shall be known as the "Acquisition Group").
Premises
A. This Agreement provides for the acquisition of Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast whereby Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast shall become a wholly owned
subsidiary of Championlyte and in connection therewith, the issuance to the
Shareholders of a total of amount of the Company's common stock equal to seventy
(70%) percent of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (currently the
Company has 46,106,110 shares issued and outstanding).
B. The boards of directors of Championlyte, Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast
have determined, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, that the transaction contemplated hereby is desirable and in the best
interests of their stockholders, respectively. This Agreement is being entered
into for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions of the proposed
acquisition.
Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, on the stated premises and for and in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and the mutual benefits to
the parties to be derived here from, it is hereby agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF
CHAMPIONLYTE HOLDINGS INC.
As an inducement to and to obtain the reliance of Mid-Coast and Cargo
Connection, Championlyte represents and warrants as follows:
Section 1.1 Organization. Championlyte is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Florida and has the
corporate power and is duly authorized, qualified, franchised and licensed under
all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and orders of public authorities to
own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business in all
material respects as it is now being conducted, including qualification to do
business as a foreign corporation in the jurisdiction in which the character and
location of the assets owned by it or the nature of the business transacted by
it requires qualification. Included in the Schedules attached hereto
(hereinafter defined) are complete and correct copies of the articles of
incorporation, bylaws and amendments thereto as in effect on the date hereof.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms
hereof, will not violate any provision of Championlyte's articles of
incorporation or bylaws. Championlyte has full power, authority and legal right
and has taken all action required by law, its articles of incorporation, its
bylaws or otherwise to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
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Section 1.2 Capitalization. The authorized capitalization of Championlyte
consists of 200,000,000 Common Shares, $0.001 par value per share, and four (4)
Classes of Preferred Stock Authorized. Schedule 1.2 sets forth a complete
description of all of the classes of authorized and issued shares of Preferred
Stock. As of the Closing Date, Championlyte has 46,106,110 common shares issued
and outstanding.
All issued and outstanding shares are legally issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and are not issued in violation of the preemptive or other rights
of any person. Other than as set forth in Schedule 1.2, Championlyte has no
securities, warrants or options authorized or issued.
Section 1.3 Subsidiaries. Championlyte has no subsidiaries.
Section 1.4 Tax Matters: Books and Records.
(a) The books and records, financial and others, of Championlyte are in
all material respects complete and correct and have been maintained
in accordance with good business accounting practices; and
(b) Championlyte has no liabilities with respect to the payment of any
country, federal, state, county, or local taxes (including any
deficiencies, interest or penalties).
(c) Championlyte shall remain responsible for all debts incurred by
Championlyte prior to the date of closing. Attached as Schedule 1.4
is a copy of the outstanding convertible debenture between
Championlyte and Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx in the amount of $192,492.86.
Section 1.5 Litigation and Proceedings. Except as set forth on Schedule
1.5, there are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or
threatened by or against or affecting Championlyte or its properties, at law or
in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality,
domestic or foreign or before any arbitrator of any kind that would have a
material adverse affect on the business, operations, financial condition or
income of Championlyte. Championlyte is not in default with respect to any
judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule or regulation of any
court, arbitrator or governmental agency or instrumentality or of any
circumstances which, after reasonable investigation, would result in the
discovery of such a default.
Section 1.6 Material Contract Defaults. Championlyte is not in default in
any material respect under the terms of any outstanding contract, agreement,
lease or other commitment which is material to the business, operations,
properties, assets or condition of Championlyte, and there is no event of
default in any material respect under any such contract, agreement, lease or
other commitment in respect of which Championlyte has not taken adequate steps
to prevent such a default from occurring.
Section 1.7 Information. The information concerning Championlyte as set
forth in this Agreement and in the attached Schedules is complete and accurate
in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made in
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Championlyte's filings with the SEC are complete and accurate in all material
respects and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state a material fact required to make the statements made in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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Section 1.8 Title and Related Matters. Championlyte has good and
marketable title to and is the sole and exclusive owner of all of its
properties, inventory, interest in properties and assets, real and personal
(collectively, the "Assets") free and clear of all liens, pledges, charges or
encumbrances. Championlyte owns free and clear of any liens, claims,
encumbrances, royalty interests or other restrictions or limitations of any
nature whatsoever and all procedures, techniques, marketing plans, business
plans, methods of management or other information utilized in connection with
Championlyte's business. No third party has any right to, and Championlyte has
not received any notice of infringement of or conflict with asserted rights of
other with respect to any product, technology, data, trade secrets, know-how,
proprietary techniques, trademarks, service marks, trade names or copyrights
which, singly on in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision
ruling or finding, would have a materially adverse affect on the business,
operations, financial conditions or income of Championlyte or any material
portion of its properties, assets or rights.
Section 1.9 Contracts On the closing date:
(a) There are no material contracts, agreements franchises, license
agreements, or other commitments to which Championlyte is a party or
by which it or any of its properties are bound:
(b) Championlyte is not a party to any contract, agreement, commitment
or instrument or subject to any charter or other corporate
restriction or any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or
award materially and adversely affects, or in the future may (as far
as Championlyte can now foresee) materially and adversely affect,
the business, operations, properties, assets or conditions of
Championlyte; and
(c) Championlyte is not a party to any material oral or written: (I)
contract for the employment of any officer or employee; (ii) profit
sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, stock option, severance pay,
pension benefit or retirement plan, agreement or arrangement covered
by Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as
amended; (iii) agreement, contract or indenture relating to the
borrowing of money; (iv) guaranty of any obligation for the
borrowing of money or otherwise, excluding endorsements made for
collection and other guaranties, of obligations, which, in the
aggregate exceeds $1,000; (v) consulting or other contract with an
unexpired term of more than one year or providing for payments in
excess of $10,000 in the aggregate; (vi) collective bargaining
agreement; (vii) contract, agreement or other commitment involving
payments by it for more than $10,000 in the aggregate.
Section 1.10 Compliance With Laws and Regulations. To the best of
Championlyte's knowledge and belief, Championlyte has complied with all
applicable statutes and regulations of any federal, state or other governmental
entity or agency thereof, except to the extent that noncompliance would not
materially and adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets or
condition of Championlyte or would not result in Championlyte incurring material
liability.
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Section 1.11 Insurance. All of the insurable properties of Championlyte
are insured for Championlyte`s benefit under valid and enforceable policy or
policies containing substantially equivalent coverage and will be outstanding
and in full force at the Closing Date.
Section 1.12 Approval of Agreement. The directors of Championlyte have
authorized the execution and delivery of the Agreement by and have approved the
transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 1.13 Material Transactions or Affiliations. There are no material
contracts or agreements of arrangement between Championlyte and any person, who
was at the time of such contract, agreement or arrangement an officer, director
or person owning of record, or known to beneficially own ten percent (10%) or
more of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of Championlyte and which is to
be performed in whole or in part after the date hereof. Championlyte has no
commitment, whether written or oral, to lend any funds to, borrow any money from
or enter into material transactions with any such affiliated person.
Section 1.14 No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, or
constitute an event of default under, any material indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust or other material contract, agreement or instrument to which Championlyte
is a party or to which any of its properties or operations are subject.
Section 1.15 Governmental Authorizations. Championlyte has all licenses,
franchises, permits or other governmental authorizations legally required to
enable it to conduct its business in all material respects as conducted on the
date hereof. Except for compliance with federal and state securities and
Championlyte laws, as hereinafter provided, no authorization, approval, consent
or order of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any court or other
governmental body is required in connection with the execution and delivery by
Championlyte of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF
CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS CORP.
As an inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of Championlyte, Cargo
Connection represents and warrants as follows:
Section 2.1 Organization. Cargo Connection is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and
has the corporate power and is duly authorized, qualified, franchised and
licensed under all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and orders of public
authorities to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business
in all material respects as it is now being conducted, including qualification
to do business as a foreign entity in the country or states in which the
character and location of the assets owned by it or the nature of the business
transacted by it requires qualification. Included in the Attached Schedules (as
hereinafter defined) are complete and correct copies of the articles of
incorporation, bylaws and amendments thereto as in effect on the date hereof.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms
hereof will not, violate any provision of Cargo Connection's certificate of
incorporation or bylaws. Cargo Connection has full power, authority and legal
right and has taken all action required by law, its articles of incorporation,
bylaws or otherwise to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
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Section 2.2 Capitalization. The authorized capitalization of Cargo
Connection consists of 51,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value and no
preferred shares. As of the date hereof, there are 352 16/17 shares issued and
outstanding.
All issued and outstanding common shares have been legally issued, fully
paid, are nonassessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive rights of
any other person. Cargo Connection has no other securities, warrants or options
authorized or issued.
Section 2.3 Subsidiaries. Cargo Connection has no subsidiaries.
Section 2.4 Tax Matters; Books & Records
(a) The books and records, financial and others, of Cargo Connection are
in all material respects complete and correct and have been
maintained in accordance with good business accounting practices;
and
(b) Cargo Connection has no liabilities with respect to the payment of
any country, federal, state, county, local or other taxes (including
any deficiencies, interest or penalties).
(c) Cargo Connection shall remain responsible for all debts incurred
prior to the closing.
Section 2.5 Information. The information concerning Cargo Connection as
set forth in this Agreement and in the attached Schedules is complete and
accurate in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 2.6 Title and Related Matters. Cargo Connection has good and
marketable title to and is the sole and exclusive owner of all of its
properties, inventory, interests in properties and assets, real and personal
(collectively, the "Assets") free and clear of all liens, pledges, charges or
encumbrances. Except as set forth in the Schedules attached hereto, Cargo
Connection owns free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances, royalty
interests or other restrictions or limitations of any nature whatsoever and all
procedures, techniques, marketing plans, business plans, methods of management
or other information utilized in connection with Cargo Connection' business.
Except as set forth in the attached Schedules, no third party has any right to,
and Cargo Connection has not received any notice of infringement of or conflict
with asserted rights of others with respect to any product, technology, data,
trade secrets, know-how, proprietary techniques, trademarks, service marks,
trade names or copyrights which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of
an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would have a materially adverse
affect on the business, operations, financial conditions or income of Cargo
Connection or any material portion of its properties, assets or rights.
Section 2.7 Litigation and Proceedings. There are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending or threatened by or against or affecting Cargo Connection,
at law or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or
instrumentality, domestic or foreign or before any arbitrator of any kind that
would have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, financial
condition, income or business prospects of Cargo Connection. Cargo Connection
does not have any knowledge of any default on its part with respect to any
judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule or regulation of any
court, arbitrator or governmental agency or instrumentality.
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Section 2.8 Contracts. On the Closing Date:
(a) There are no material contracts, agreements, franchises, license
agreements, or other commitments to which Cargo Connection is a
party or by which it or any of its properties are bound;
(b) Cargo Connection is not a party to any contract, agreement,
commitment or instrument or subject to any charter or other
corporate restriction or any judgment, order, writ, injunction,
decree or award which materially and adversely affects, or in the
future may (as far as Cargo Connection can now foresee) materially
and adversely affect, the business, operations, properties, assets
or conditions of Cargo Connection; and
(c) Cargo Connection is not a party to any material oral or written: (i)
contract for the employment of any officer or employee; (ii) profit
sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, stock option, severance pay,
pension, benefit or retirement plan, agreement or arrangement
covered by Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
as amended; (iii) agreement, contract or indenture relating to the
borrowing of money; (iv) guaranty of any obligation for the
borrowing of money or otherwise, excluding endorsements made for
collection and other guaranties of obligations, which, in the
aggregate exceeds $1,000; (v) consulting or other contract with an
unexpired term of more than one year or providing for payments in
excess of $10,000 in the aggregate; (vi) collective bargaining
agreement; (vii) contract, agreement, or other commitment involving
payments by it for more than $10,000 in the aggregate.
Section 2.9 No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, or
constitute an event of default under, any material indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust or other material contract, agreement or instrument to which Cargo
Connection is a party or to which any of its properties or operations are
subject.
Section 2.10 Material Contract Defaults. To the best of Cargo Connection's
knowledge and belief, it is not in default in any material respect under the
terms of any outstanding contract, agreement, lease or other commitment which is
material to the business, operations, properties, assets or condition of Cargo
Connection, and there is no event of default in any material respect under any
such contract, agreement, lease or other commitment in respect of which Cargo
Connection has not taken adequate steps to prevent such a default from
occurring.
Section 2.11 Governmental Authorizations. To the best of Cargo
Connection's knowledge, Cargo Connection has all licenses, franchises, permits
and other governmental authorizations that are legally required to enable it to
conduct its business operations in all material respects as conducted on the
date hereof. Except for compliance with federal and state securities or
Championlyte laws, no authorization, approval, consent or order of, or
registration, declaration or filing with, any court or other governmental body
is required in connection with the execution and delivery by Cargo Connection of
the transactions contemplated hereby.
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Section 2.12 Compliance With Laws and Regulations. To the best of Cargo
Connection's knowledge and belief, Cargo Connection has complied with all
applicable statutes and regulations of any federal, state or other governmental
entity or agency thereof, except to the extent that noncompliance would not
materially and adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets or
condition of Cargo Connection or would not result in Cargo Connection's
incurring any material liability.
Section 2.13 Insurance. All of the insurable properties of Cargo
Connection are insured for Cargo Connection's benefit under valid and
enforceable policy or policies containing substantially equivalent coverage and
will be outstanding and in full force at the Closing Date.
Section 2.14 Approval of Agreement. The directors of Cargo Connection have
authorized the execution and delivery of the Agreement and have approved the
transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 2.15 Material Transactions or Affiliations. As of the Closing
Date, there will exist no material contract, agreement or arrangement between
Cargo Connection and any person who was at the time of such contract, agreement
or arrangement an officer, director or person owning of record, or known by
Cargo Connection to own beneficially, ten percent (10%) or more of the issued
and outstanding Common Shares of Cargo Connection and which is to be performed
in whole or in part after the date hereof except with regard to an agreement
with the Cargo Connection shareholders providing for the distribution of cash to
provide for payment of federal and state taxes on Subchapter S income. Cargo
Connection has no commitment, whether written or oral, to lend any funds to,
borrow any money from or enter into any other material transactions with, any
such affiliated person.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES OF
MID-COAST MANAGEMENT, INC.
As an inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of Championlyte, Mid-Coast
represents and warrants as follows:
Section 3.1 Organization. Mid-Coast is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Illinois and has the
corporate power and is duly authorized, qualified, franchised and licensed under
all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and orders of public authorities to
own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business in all
material respects as it is now being conducted, including qualification to do
business as a foreign entity in the country or states in which the character and
location of the assets owned by it or the nature of the business transacted by
it requires qualification. Included in the Attached Schedules (as hereinafter
defined) are complete and correct copies of the articles of incorporation,
bylaws and amendments thereto as in effect on the date hereof. The execution and
delivery of this Agreement does not and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof will not,
violate any provision of Mid-Coast's certificate of incorporation or bylaws.
Mid-Coast has full power, authority and legal right and has taken all action
required by law, its articles of incorporation, bylaws or otherwise to authorize
the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
Section 3.2 Capitalization. The authorized capitalization of Mid-Coast
consists of 10,000 shares, $.01 par value and no preferred shares. As of the
date hereof, there are $3,000 shares issued and outstanding.
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All issued and outstanding common shares have been legally issued, fully
paid, are nonassessable and not issued in violation of the preemptive rights of
any other person. Mid-Coast has no other securities, warrants or options
authorized or issued.
Section 3.3 Subsidiaries. Mid-Coast has no subsidiaries.
Section 3.4 Tax Matters; Books & Records
(d) The books and records, financial and others, of Mid-Coast are in all
material respects complete and correct and have been maintained in
accordance with good business accounting practices; and
(e) Mid-Coast has no liabilities with respect to the payment of any
country, federal, state, county, local or other taxes (including any
deficiencies, interest or penalties).
(f) Mid-Coast shall remain responsible for all debts incurred prior to
the closing.
Section 3.5 Information. The information concerning Mid-Coast as set forth
in this Agreement and in the attached Schedules is complete and accurate in all
material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made, in light
of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 3.6 Title and Related Matters. Mid-Coast has good and marketable
title to and is the sole and exclusive owner of all of its properties,
inventory, interests in properties and assets, real and personal (collectively,
the "Assets") free and clear of all liens, pledges, charges or encumbrances.
Except as set forth in the Schedules attached hereto, Mid-Coast owns free and
clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances, royalty interests or other
restrictions or limitations of any nature whatsoever and all procedures,
techniques, marketing plans, business plans, methods of management or other
information utilized in connection with Mid-Coast's business. Except as set
forth in the attached Schedules, no third party has any right to, and Mid-Coast
has not received any notice of infringement of or conflict with asserted rights
of others with respect to any product, technology, data, trade secrets,
know-how, proprietary techniques, trademarks, service marks, trade names or
copyrights which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable
decision, ruling or finding, would have a materially adverse affect on the
business, operations, financial conditions or income of Mid-Coast or any
material portion of its properties, assets or rights.
Section 3.7 Litigation and Proceedings. There are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending or threatened by or against or affecting Mid-Coast, at law
or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality,
domestic or foreign or before any arbitrator of any kind that would have a
material adverse effect on the business, operations, financial condition, income
or business prospects of Mid-Coast. Mid-Coast does not have any knowledge of any
default on its part with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction,
decree, award, rule or regulation of any court, arbitrator or governmental
agency or instrumentality.
Section 3.8 Contracts. On the Closing Date:
(d) There are no material contracts, agreements, franchises, license
agreements, or other commitments to which Mid-Coast is a party or by
which it or any of its properties are bound;
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(e) Mid-Coast is not a party to any contract, agreement, commitment or
instrument or subject to any charter or other corporate restriction
or any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award which
materially and adversely affects, or in the future may (as far as
Mid-Coast can now foresee) materially and adversely affect, the
business, operations, properties, assets or conditions of Mid-Coast;
and
(f) Mid-Coast is not a party to any material oral or written: (i)
contract for the employment of any officer or employee; (ii) profit
sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, stock option, severance pay,
pension, benefit or retirement plan, agreement or arrangement
covered by Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
as amended; (iii) agreement, contract or indenture relating to the
borrowing of money; (iv) guaranty of any obligation for the
borrowing of money or otherwise, excluding endorsements made for
collection and other guaranties of obligations, which, in the
aggregate exceeds $1,000; (v) consulting or other contract with an
unexpired term of more than one year or providing for payments in
excess of $10,000 in the aggregate; (vi) collective bargaining
agreement; (vii) contract, agreement, or other commitment involving
payments by it for more than $10,000 in the aggregate.
Section 3.9 No Conflict With Other Instruments. The execution of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of, or
constitute an event of default under, any material indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust or other material contract, agreement or instrument to which Mid-Coast is
a party or to which any of its properties or operations are subject.
Section 3.10 Material Contract Defaults. To the best of Mid-Coast's
knowledge and belief, it is not in default in any material respect under the
terms of any outstanding contract, agreement, lease or other commitment which is
material to the business, operations, properties, assets or condition of
Mid-Coast, and there is no event of default in any material respect under any
such contract, agreement, lease or other commitment in respect of which
Mid-Coast has not taken adequate steps to prevent such a default from occurring.
Section 3.11 Governmental Authorizations. To the best of Mid-Coast's
knowledge, Mid-Coast has all licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations that are legally required to enable it to conduct
its business operations in all material respects as conducted on the date
hereof. Except for compliance with federal and state securities or Championlyte
laws, no authorization, approval, consent or order of, or registration,
declaration or filing with, any court or other governmental body is required in
connection with the execution and delivery by Mid-Coast of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
Section 3.12 Compliance With Laws and Regulations. To the best of
Mid-Coast's knowledge and belief, Mid-Coast has complied with all applicable
statutes and regulations of any federal, state or other governmental entity or
agency thereof, except to the extent that noncompliance would not materially and
adversely affect the business, operations, properties, assets or condition of
Mid-Coast or would not result in Mid-Coast's incurring any material liability.
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Section 3.13 Insurance. All of the insurable properties of Mid-Coast are
insured for Mid-Coast`s benefit under valid and enforceable policy or policies
containing substantially equivalent coverage and will be outstanding and in full
force at the Closing Date.
Section 3.14 Approval of Agreement. The directors of Mid-Coast have
authorized the execution and delivery of the Agreement and have approved the
transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 3.15 Material Transactions or Affiliations. As of the Closing
Date, there will exist no material contract, agreement or arrangement between
Mid-Coast and any person who was at the time of such contract, agreement or
arrangement an officer, director or person owning of record, or known by
Mid-Coast to own beneficially, ten percent (10%) or more of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares of Mid-Coast and which is to be performed in whole or
in part after the date hereof except with regard to an agreement with the
Mid-Coast shareholders providing for the distribution of cash to provide for
payment of federal and state taxes on Subchapter S income. Mid-Coast has no
commitment, whether written or oral, to lend any funds to, borrow any money from
or enter into any other material transactions with, any such affiliated person.
ARTICLE IV
EXCHANGE PROCEDURE AND OTHER CONSIDERATION
Section 4.1 Share Exchange/Delivery of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast. On
the Closing Date, the holders of all of the Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast
Common Shares shall deliver to Championlyte (i) certificates or other documents
evidencing all of the issued and outstanding Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast
Common Shares, duly endorsed in blank or with executed power attached thereto in
transferable form. On the Closing Date, all previously issued and outstanding
Common Shares of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast shall be transferred to
Championlyte, so that Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast shall become wholly owned
subsidiaries of Championlyte.
Section 4.2 Issuance of Championlyte Common Shares. In exchange for all of
the shares of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast Common Shares tendered pursuant to
Section 4.1, Championlyte shall issue to the Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast
shareholders a total of Championlyte common and preferred shares equal to
seventy (70%) percent of Championlyte's issued, outstanding and diluted
shares(such amount to include both common and preferred shares). Such shares
shall be distributed between the shareholders of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast
as set forth on Schedule 4.2. Such shares are restricted in accordance with Rule
144 of the 1933 Securities Act.
Section 4.3 Additional Consideration. As additional consideration, the
Company shall also issue shares of Championlyte's preferred stock to Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast which are convertible into shares of Championlyte
common stock so that in twelve (12) months from the Closing Date, Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast will own a total of eighty (80%) percent of the
Championlyte outstanding shares of the Company at such time (including both
common and preferred shares outstanding at 12 months from the Closing Date).
Section 4.4 Events Prior to Closing. Upon execution hereof or as soon
thereafter as practical, management of Championlyte, Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast shall execute, acknowledge and deliver (or shall cause to be executed,
acknowledged and delivered) any and all certificates, opinions, financial
statements, schedules, agreements, resolutions rulings or other instruments
required by this Agreement to be so delivered, together with such other items as
may be reasonably requested by the parties hereto and their respective legal
counsel in order to effectuate or evidence the transactions contemplated hereby,
subject only to the conditions to Closing referenced herein below.
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Section 4.5 Closing. The closing ("Closing") of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement shall be on or about May 10, 2005 ("Closing
Date").
Section 4.6 Termination.
(a) This Agreement may be terminated by the board of directors or
majority interest of Shareholders of either Championlyte, Cargo
Connection or Mid-Coast, respectively, at any time prior to the
Closing Date if:
(i) there shall be any action or proceeding before any court or
any governmental body which shall seek to restrain, prohibit
or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
and which, in the judgment of such board of directors, made in
good faith and based on the advice of its legal counsel, makes
it inadvisable to proceed with the exchange contemplated by
this Agreement; or
(ii) any of the transactions contemplated hereby are disapproved by
any regulatory authority whose approval is required to
consummate such transactions.
In the event of termination pursuant to this paragraph (a) of this Section
4.6, no obligation, right, or liability shall arise hereunder and each party
shall bear all of the expenses incurred by it in connection with the
negotiation, drafting and execution of this Agreement and the transactions
herein contemplated.
(b) This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing
Date by action of the board of directors of Championlyte if Cargo
Connection or Mid-Coast shall fail to comply in any material respect
with any of its covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement
or if any of the representations or warranties of Cargo Connection
and Mid-Coast contained herein shall be inaccurate in any material
respect, which noncompliance or inaccuracy is not cured after 20
days written notice thereof is given to Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this
paragraph (b) of this Section 4.6, this Agreement shall be of no
further force or effect and no obligation, right or liability shall
arise hereunder.
(c) This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing
Date by action of the board of directors of Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast if Championlyte shall fail to comply in any material
respect with any of its covenants or agreements contained in this
Agreement or if any of the representations or warranties of
Championlyte contained herein shall be inaccurate in any material
respect, which noncompliance or inaccuracy is not cured after 20
days written notice thereof is given to Championlyte. If this
Agreement is terminated pursuant to this paragraph (d) of this
Section 4.6, this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect
and no obligation, right or liability shall arise hereunder.
In the event of termination pursuant to paragraph (b) and (c) of this
Section 4.6, the breaching party shall bear all of the expenses incurred by the
other party in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of this
Agreement and the transactions herein contemplated.
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Section 4.7 Directors of Championlyte After Acquisition. Upon the Closing
Date, all of the current directors of Championlyte shall resign and Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be appointed to the Board of Directors of
Championlyte and shall hold office until his successor shall have been duly
elected and shall have qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or
removal.
Section 4.8 Officers of Championlyte. Upon the closing, all of the current
officers of Championlyte shall resign and the following persons shall be elected
as officers of Championlyte in accordance with procedures set forth in the
Championlyte bylaws:
NAME OFFICE
---- ------
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx President/Chief Executive Officer
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer/Secretary
Xxxx Xxxxx Vice President
ARTICLE V
SPECIAL COVENANTS
Section 5.1 Access to Properties and Records. Prior to closing,
Championlyte, Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast will each afford to the officers
and authorized representatives of the other full access to the properties, books
and records of each other, in order that each may have full opportunity to make
such reasonable investigation as it shall desire to make of the affairs of the
other and each will furnish the other with such additional financial and
operating data and other information as to the business and properties of each
other, as the other shall from time to time reasonably request.
Section 5.2 Availability of Rule 144. Championlyte, Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast shareholders holding "restricted securities," as that term is defined
in Rule 144 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act will remain as
"restricted securities". Championlyte is under no obligation to register such
shares under the Securities Act, or otherwise. The stockholders of Championlyte,
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast holding restricted securities of Championlyte,
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast as of the date of this Agreement and their
respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, successors and
assigns, are intended third party beneficiaries of the provisions set forth
herein. The covenants set forth in this Section 5.2 shall survive the Closing
and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated.
Section 5.3 Special Covenants and Representations Regarding the
Championlyte Common Shares to be Issued in the Exchange. The consummation of
this Agreement, including the issuance of the Championlyte Common Shares to the
Shareholders of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast as contemplated hereby,
constitutes the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act, and
applicable state statutes. Such transaction shall be consummated in reliance on
exemptions from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of such
statutes which depend, inter alia, upon the circumstances under which the Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast Shareholders acquire such securities.
Section 5.4 Third Party Consents. Championlyte, Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast agree to cooperate with each other in order to obtain any required
third party consents to this Agreement and the transactions herein contemplated.
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Section 5.5 Actions Prior and Subsequent to Closing.
(a) From and after the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, except
as permitted or contemplated by this Agreement, Championlyte, Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast will each use its best efforts to:
(i) maintain and keep its properties in states of good repair and
condition as at present, except for depreciation due to ordinary
wear and tear and damage due to casualty;
(ii) maintain in full force and effect insurance comparable in amount and
in scope of coverage to that now maintained by it;
(iii) perform in all material respects all of its obligations under
material contracts, leases and instruments relating to or affecting
its assets, properties and business;
(b) From and after the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date,
Championlyte will not, without the prior consent of Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast:
(i) except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, make any change
in its articles of incorporation or bylaws;
(ii) declare or pay any dividend on its outstanding Common Shares, except
as may otherwise be required by law, or effect any stock split or
otherwise change its capitalization, except as provided herein;
(iii) enter into or amend any employment, severance or agreements or
arrangements with any directors or officers;
(iv) grant, confer or award any options, warrants, conversion rights or
other rights not existing on the date hereof to acquire any Common
Shares; or
(v) purchase or redeem any Common Shares.
Section 5.6 Indemnification.
(a) Championlyte hereby agrees to indemnify Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast,
each of the officers, agents and directors and current shareholders of
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast as of the Closing Date against any loss,
liability, claim, damage or expense (including, but not limited to, any
and all expense whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing
or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened or any claim
whatsoever), to which it or they may become subject to or rising out of or
based on any inaccuracy appearing in or misrepresentation made in this
Agreement. The indemnification provided for in this paragraph shall
survive the Closing and consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and termination of this Agreement; and
(b) Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast hereby agrees to indemnify Championlyte,
each of the officers, agents, directors and current shareholders of
Championlyte as of the Closing Date against any loss, liability, claim,
damage or expense (including, but not limited to, any and all expense
whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending
against any litigation, commenced or threatened or any claim whatsoever),
to which it or they may become subject arising out of or based on any
inaccuracy appearing in or misrepresentation made in this Agreement. The
indemnification provided for in this paragraph shall survive the Closing
and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and termination
of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF
CARGO CONNECTION AND MID-COAST
The obligations of Championlyte under this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
Section 6.1 Accuracy of Representations. The representations and
warranties made by Championlyte in this Agreement were true when made and shall
be true at the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such
representations and warranties were made at the Closing Date (except for changes
therein permitted by this Agreement), and Championlyte shall have performed or
complied with all covenants and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by Championlyte prior to or at the Closing. Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast shall be furnished with a certificate, signed by a duly
authorized officer of Championlyte and dated the Closing Date, to the foregoing
effect.
Section 6.2 Director Approval. The Board of Directors of Championlyte
shall have approved this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.
Section 6.3 Officer's Certificate. Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast shall
have been furnished with a certificate dated the Closing Date and signed by a
duly authorized officer of Championlyte to the effect that: (a) the
representations and warranties of Championlyte set forth in the Agreement and in
all Exhibits, Schedules and other documents furnished in connection herewith are
in all material respects true and correct as if made on the Effective Date; (b)
Championlyte has performed all covenants, satisfied all conditions, and complied
with all other terms and provisions of this Agreement to be performed, satisfied
or complied with by it as of the Effective Date; (c) since such date and other
than as previously disclosed to Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast, Championlyte has
not entered into any material transaction other than transactions which are
usual and in the ordinary course if its business; and (d) no litigation,
proceeding, investigation or inquiry is pending or, to the best knowledge of
Championlyte, threatened, which might result in an action to enjoin or prevent
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or, to the
extent not disclosed in the Championlyte Schedules, by or against Championlyte
which might result in any material adverse change in any of the assets,
properties, business or operations of Championlyte.
Section 6.4 No Material Adverse Change. Prior to the Closing Date, there
shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the financial condition,
business or operations of nor shall any event have occurred which, with the
lapse of time or the giving of notice, may cause or create any material adverse
change in the financial condition, business or operations of Championlyte.
Section 6.5 Other Items. Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast shall have
received such further documents, certificates or instruments relating to the
transactions contemplated hereby as Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast may
reasonably request.
Section 6.6 Private Placement Contribution. Prior to the Closing, Cargo
Connection shall obtain $1,000,000 in financing pursuant to a Regulation D Rule
506 offering in the form of a convertible debenture. Such financing would be
assigned to Championlyte as the parent company for Cargo Connection and would
net the Company approximately $875,000. Cargo Connection would receive $500,000
to use as working capital and the remaining $375,000 would be used by
Championlyte to pay off existing debt.
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ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF CHAMPIONLYTE
The obligations of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast under this Agreement are
subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing date (unless otherwise
indicated herein), of the following conditions:
Section 7.1 Accuracy of Representations. The representations and
warranties made by Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast in this Agreement were true
when made and shall be true as of the Closing Date (except for changes therein
permitted by this Agreement) with the same force and effect as if such
representations and warranties were made at and as of the Closing Date, Cargo
Connection and Mid-Coast shall have performed and complied with all covenants
and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast prior to or at the Closing. Championlyte shall
have been furnished with a certificate, signed by a duly authorized executive
officers of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast and dated the Closing Date, to the
foregoing effect.
Section 7.2 Director Approval. The Board of Directors of Cargo Connection
and Mid-Coast shall have approved this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein.
Section 7.3 Officer's Certificate. Championlyte shall be furnished with a
certificate dated the Closing date and signed by a duly authorized officers of
Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast to the effect that: (a) the representations and
warranties of Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast set forth in the Agreement and in
all Exhibits, Schedules and other documents furnished in connection herewith are
in all material respects true and correct as if made on the Effective Date; and
(b) Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast had performed all covenants, satisfied all
conditions, and complied with all other terms and provisions of the Agreement to
be performed, satisfied or complied with by it as of the Effective Date.
Section 7.4 No Material Adverse Change. Prior to the Closing Date, there
shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the financial condition,
business or operations of nor shall any event have occurred which, with the
lapse of time or the giving of notice, may cause or create any material adverse
change in the financial condition, business or operations of Cargo Connection
and Mid-Coast.
Section 7.5 Private Placement Contribution. As set forth in Section 6.6,
Championlyte shall obtain $1,000,000 prior to the Closing. Cargo Connection and
Mid-Coast shall contribute a total of one hundred ($100,000) to the private
placement in the form of a convertible debenture.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Brokers and Finders. Each party hereto hereby represents and
warrants that it is under no obligation, express or implied, to pay certain
finders in connection with the bringing of the parties together in the
negotiation, execution, or consummation of this Agreement. The parties each
agree to indemnify the other against any claim by any third person for any
commission, brokerage or finder's fee or other payment with respect to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby based on any alleged agreement
or understanding between the indemnifying party and such third person, whether
express or implied from the actions of the indemnifying party.
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Section 8.2 Law, Forum and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be construed
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United
States of America.
Section 8.3 Notices. Any notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be sufficiently given if personally delivered to it or
sent by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, or by prepaid
telegram addressed as follows:
If to Championlyte : 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx.
X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
If to Cargo Connection and 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx-Xxxxx: Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
or such other addresses as shall be furnished in writing by any party in the
manner for giving notices hereunder, and any such notice or communication shall
be deemed to have been given as of the date so delivered, mailed or telegraphed.
Section 8.4 Attorneys' Fees. In the event that any party institutes any
action or suit to enforce this Agreement or to secure relief from any default
hereunder or breach hereof, the breaching party or parties shall reimburse the
non-breaching party or parties for all costs, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, incurred in connection therewith and in enforcing or collecting any
judgment rendered therein.
Section 8.5 Confidentiality. Each party hereto agrees with the other party
that, unless and until the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been
consummated, they and their representatives will hold in strict confidence all
data and information obtained with respect to another party or any subsidiary
thereof from any representative, officer, director or employee, or from any
books or records or from personal inspection, of such other party, and shall not
use such data or information or disclose the same to others, except: (i) to the
extent such data is a matter of public knowledge or is required by law to be
published; and (ii) to the extent that such data or information must be used or
disclosed in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
Section 8.6 Schedules; Knowledge. Each party is presumed to have full
knowledge of all information set forth in the other party's schedules delivered
pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 8.7 Third Party Beneficiaries. This contract is solely between
Championlyte, Cargo Connection and Mid-Coast and except as specifically
provided, no director, officer, stockholder, employee, agent, independent
contractor or any other person or entity shall be deemed to be a third party
beneficiary of this Agreement.
Section 8.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. This
Agreement alone fully and completely expresses the agreement of the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof. There are no other courses of dealing,
understanding, agreements, representations or warranties, written or oral,
except as set forth herein. This Agreement may not be amended or modified,
except by a written agreement signed by all parties hereto.
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Section 8.9 Survival; Termination. The representations, warranties and
covenants of the respective parties shall survive the Closing Date and the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated for 18 months.
Section 8.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken
together shall be but a single instrument.
Section 8.11 Amendment or Waiver. Every right and remedy provided herein
shall be cumulative with every other right and remedy, whether conferred herein,
at law, or in equity, and may be enforced concurrently herewith, and no waiver
by any party of the performance of any obligation by the other shall be
construed as a waiver of the same or any other default then, theretofore, or
thereafter occurring or existing. At any time prior to the Closing Date, this
Agreement may be amended by a writing signed by all parties hereto, with respect
to any of the terms contained herein, and any term or condition of this
Agreement may be waived or the time for performance hereof may be extended by a
writing signed by the party or parties for whose benefit the provision is
intended.
Section 8.12 Expenses. Each party herein shall bear all of their
respective cost s and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation of
this Agreement and in the consummation of the transactions provided for herein
and the preparation thereof.
Section 8.13 Headings; Context. The headings of the sections and
paragraphs contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and
do not form a part hereof and in no way modify, interpret or construe the
meaning of this Agreement.
Section 8.14 Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure
only to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their permitted assigns
hereunder. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior
written consent of the other party.
Section 8.15 Public Announcements. Except as may be required by law,
neither party shall make any public announcement or filing with respect to the
transactions provided for herein without the prior consent of the other party
hereto.
Section 8.16 Severability. In the event that any particular provision or
provisions of this Agreement or the other agreements contained herein shall for
any reason hereafter be determined to be unenforceable, or in violation of any
law, governmental order or regulation, such unenforceability or violation shall
not affect the remaining provisions of such agreements, which shall continue in
full force and effect and be binding upon the respective parties hereto.
Section 8.17 Failure of Conditions; Termination. In the event of any of
the conditions specified in this Agreement shall not be fulfilled on or before
the Closing Date, either of the parties have the right either to proceed or,
upon prompt written notice to the other, to terminate and rescind this
Agreement. In such event, the party that has failed to fulfill the conditions
specified in this Agreement will be liable for the other party's legal fees. The
election to proceed shall not affect the right of such electing party reasonably
to require the other party to continue to use its efforts to fulfill the unmet
conditions.
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Section 8.18 No Strict Construction. The language of this Agreement shall
be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning and intendment, and not
strictly for or against either party hereto, regardless of who drafted or was
principally responsible for drafting the Agreement or terms or conditions
hereof.
Section 8.19 Execution Knowing and Voluntary. In executing this Agreement,
the parties severally acknowledge and represent that each: (a) has fully and
carefully read and considered this Agreement; (b) has been or has had the
opportunity to be fully informed by its attorneys of the legal effect and
meaning of this document and all terms and conditions hereof; (c) is executing
this Agreement voluntarily, free from any influence, coercion or duress of any
kind.
Section 8.20 Amendment. At any time after the Closing Date, this Agreement
may be amended by a writing signed by both parties, with respect to any of the
terms contained herein, and any term or condition of this Agreement may be
waived or the time for performance hereof may be extended by a writing signed by
the party or parties for whose benefit the provision is intended.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the corporate parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, hereunto duly authorized,
and entered into as of the date first above written.
ATTEST: CHAMPIONLYTE HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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ATTEST: CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS CORP.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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ATTEST: MID-COAST MANAGEMENT, INC.
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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CARGO CONNECTION SHAREHOLDERS
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
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/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
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MID-COAST SHAREHOLDERS
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
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