STOCK PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.1
STOCK PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 10th day of September, 2009 by and between Catalyst Financial Group, Inc. located at 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 (the “Buyer”) and The Xxxxxx Family Spendthrift Trust located at 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 (the “Seller”) and Pop Starz Ventures 3, Inc., located at 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx. Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 (“the Company”)
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Seller is the legal or beneficial owner of 945,000 shares (the “Securities”) of common stock of the Company, which represents approximately 90.4 % of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company; and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and transfer to Buyer and Buyer desires to purchase in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein, a total of 945,000 shares of common stock out of the total 1,045,000 issued and outstanding shares of common stock in the Company; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Company and its continued operations to enter into this transaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties intending to be legally bound agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Article 1: -
“Best Efforts”—the efforts that a prudent Person desirous of achieving a result would use in similar circumstances to ensure that such result is achieved as expeditiously as possible, provided, however, that an obligation to use Best Efforts under this Agreement does not require the Person subject to that obligation to take actions that would result in a materially adverse change in the benefits to such Person of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.
“Breach”—a “Breach” of a representation, warranty, covenant, obligation, or other provision of this Agreement or any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement will be deemed to have occurred if there is or has been (a) any inaccuracy in or breach of, or any failure to perform or comply with, such representation, warranty, covenant, obligation, or other provision, or (b) any claim (by any Person) or other occurrence or circumstance that is or was inconsistent with such representation, warranty, covenant, obligation, or other provision, and the term “Breach” means any such inaccuracy, breach, failure, claim, occurrence, or circumstance.
“Default”- the failure to pay any portion of the Purchase Price within the time frame set forth in this Agreement or the failure to deliver the common stock as required in the agreement.
“Proceeding”—any action, arbitration, audit, hearing, investigation, litigation, or suit (whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or informal) commenced, brought, conducted, or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any Governmental Body or arbitrator.
“Threatened”—a claim, Proceeding, dispute, action, or other matter will be deemed to have been “Threatened” if any demand or statement has been made (orally or in writing) or any notice has been given (orally or in writing), or if any other event has occurred or any other circumstances exist, that would lead a prudent Person to conclude that such a claim, Proceeding, dispute, action, or other matter is likely to be asserted, commenced, taken, or otherwise pursued in the future.
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ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES AND SECURITY
Section 2.1 |
SALE OF SECURITIES: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Seller shall transfer and convey the Securities to Buyer, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and encumbrances, except for any restrictive legends appearing on any of the stock certificates. |
Section 2.2 |
CONSIDERATION: As payment for the transfer of the Securities by Seller to Buyer, Buyer shall wire the Purchase Price of Nineteen Thousand Dollars $ 19,000 (the “Purchase Price”) as set forth in the Wiring Instructions attached hereto as Exhibit A to Seller whereas upon receipt Seller shall deliver the Securities to the Buyer with medallion signature guaranteed stock powers for transfer of said securities to Buyer upon Closing. |
ARTICLE III
PRECONDITIONS TO CLOSING/DUE DILIGENCE
Section 3.1 |
CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTION: The respective obligations of the parties with respect to this Transaction shall be subject to satisfaction of conditions customary to transactions of this type, including without limitation: |
(a) execution of this Stock Purchase Agreement by both parties;
(b) absence of pending or threatened litigation, investigations or other matters affecting the Seller, the Buyer or the Transaction; and
(c) satisfactory completion by the Buyer and the Seller of due diligence investigations of the other party.
Section 3.2 |
DUE DILIGENCE: Buyer shall have the opportunity to conduct due diligence to its satisfaction and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive satisfactory responses from Seller and have the opportunity to review such documents and records as Buyer deems necessary to consummate this transaction. |
Section 3.3 |
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE: Buyers obligation to purchase the Securities and to take the other actions required to be taken by Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions (any of which may be waived by Buyer, in whole or in part): |
(a) All representations and warranties of Seller contained herein being true at the time of Closing;
(b) Since the date of this Agreement, there must not have been commenced or threatened against Buyer, or against any person affiliated with Buyer, any Proceeding involving any challenge to, or seeking damages or other relief in connection with the contemplated Transaction, or (ii) that may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal, or otherwise interfering with the contemplated transactions.
Section 3.4 |
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SELLERS OBLIGATION TO CLOSE: Seller’s obligation to sell the Securities and to take the other actions required to be taken by the Seller at Closing are subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions (any of which may be waived by Seller, in whole or in part): |
(a) All representations and warranties of Buyer contained herein being true at the time of Closing;
(b) Buyer shall have tendered the consideration as specified for Closing
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS
Sellers represent and warrant that at the time of the execution of this Agreement:
Section 4.1 |
MARKETABLE TITLE: The Seller shall convey to Buyer good and marketable title in and to the Securities, free and clear of any and all liens, claims and encumbrances, including, but not limited to, any and all pledges and security interests, and all other defects of title of any type whatsoever except for any restrictive legends which may appear on certain certificates |
Section 4.2 |
AUTHORITY: The Seller has the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform its respective obligations under this Agreement and no approvals or consents of any persons or entities are necessary in connection with it; |
Section 4.3 |
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, SUITS OR ACTIONS: Seller is not aware of any outstanding claims, suits or actions or potential claims, suits or actions in connection with the contemplated sale of the common stock. |
Section 4.4 |
CONTRACTS: The Seller is not party to any agreement, contract, or understanding, oral or written, express or implied, which would prevent Seller from lawfully entering into this Agreement or which would create an obligation as a result of this transaction. Seller has no contract with a business broker and is not obligated to pay a business broker a commission as a result of this Transaction. |
Section 4.5 |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: The Company has delivered all requested financial information and such financial information when taken together as a whole is true, complete, correct, and accurate, and there has been no material change in the financial condition of the Company since the most recent financial information provided. |
Section 4.6 |
NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS. Except as set forth herein, the Seller has made no other representations or warranties to the Buyer with respect to the Securities or the transaction. |
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER
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The Buyer represents and warrants that: |
Section 5.1 |
The Buyer is a sophisticated investor. The Buyer has the financial ability to pay the consideration required at Closing and to bear the economic risk of this investment in the Company, has adequate means for providing for the current needs and contingencies of the Buyer and has no need for immediate liquidity with respect to the investment in the Company. |
Section 5.2 |
The Buyer: |
(a) has evaluated the risks of a purchase of the Securities and has relied solely upon his own investigation of the Company and the information and representations made by the Seller and the Company contained herein this Agreement and any written information and documents provided to Buyer by the Seller and/or the Company;
(b) has been given the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Company and Seller concerning the terms and conditions of the Securities and other matters pertaining to this investment, and has been given the opportunity to obtain such additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained in any documents provided in order for the Buyer to evaluate the merits and risks of the purchase of the Securities to the extent the Company or Seller possesses such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense, and have not been furnished with any other offering literature upon which the Buyer have relied;
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(c) has not been furnished by Seller with any oral or written representation or oral or written information upon which the Buyer has relied in connection with the offering of the Securities that is not contained, or referred to, in this Agreement;
(d) has investigated the acquisition of the Securities to the extent the Buyer has deemed necessary or desirable and the Company or Seller has provided the Buyer with any assistance the Buyer has requested in connection herewith;
(e) has agreed that such shares are restricted pursuant to Rule 144 and therefore subject to Rule 144 resale requirements;
(f) has determined that the Securities are a suitable investment for the Buyer and that at this time the Buyer can bear a complete loss of an investment in the Securities purchased hereby; and
(g) is experienced in transactions involving the purchase of securities and obtaining control of companies such as the Company.
Section 5.3 |
The Buyer is not relying on the Seller, or the Company, or any of its affiliates, or this Agreement, with respect to the Buyer’ tax consequences with respect to the Buyer’ purchase of the Securities. |
Section 5.4 |
The Buyer is aware that no federal or state agency has passed upon the Securities or made any finding or determination as to the fairness of this investment. |
Section 5.5 |
The Buyer is an individual over the age of 18 years and is empowered, authorized and qualified to purchase the Securities, in the manner contemplated in this Agreement. |
Section 5.6 |
The Buyer has the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform his obligations under this Agreement and no approvals or consents of any persons or entities are necessary in connection with such actions. |
Section 5.7 |
FINDERS FEE: 156,750 of the 945,000 shares of common stock purchased by the Buyer to Xxxxxxx Worldwide LLC. |
ARTICLE VI
SPECIFIC CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS/CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 6.1 |
CERTAIN CONTRACTS CANCELLED: As of the date of Closing certain contracts and agreements, whether oral or written, by and between the Seller and the Buyer shall be deemed cancelled and terminated and neither Seller nor Buyer shall have any further rights or obligations there under. In particular: |
(a) Any employment agreements, stock purchase agreements, stock option agreements, convertible instruments and outstanding warrants of any kind whatsoever, by and between, or among, the Seller and the Company; and
(b) Any loan agreements, expense reimbursement agreements, payment agreements, or monetary agreements of any kind whatsoever, by and between the Seller and the Company.
Section 6.2 |
RESIGNATION FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICER POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT: Immediately following Closing, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx shall resign her position on the Board of Directors and Buyer shall have the right to appoint a Director to replace Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx as Director. |
Section 6.3 |
EXPENSES. Each party shall be responsible for its own expenses relating to this stock purchase and sale agreement. |
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Section 6.4 |
CONFIDENTIALITY Each of the parties hereto agrees that it shall not use, or permit the use of, any and all of the information relating to the Seller or the Buyer, respectively, furnished to each other in connection with this Transaction (“Confidential Information”), except publicly available or freely usable material as otherwise obtained from another source, in a manner or for a purpose detrimental to the Seller or the Buyer, as the case may be, or otherwise than in connection with this Transaction. None of the Parties hereto shall, and each party shall cause its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives not to, disclose, divulge, provide, or make accessible, or available, any and all of the Confidential Information, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, other than their respective and responsible officers, employees, advisors, or attorneys, or otherwise as required by law or regulation. The parties acknowledge that until public announcement, the terms and existence of this Agreement may be deemed material non-public information under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall govern their activities accordingly. Prior to Closing, neither party shall disclose the terms of this Agreement to any other person or entity other than its advisors who are under a legal or contractual obligation of confidentiality. Prior to Closing, neither party shall disclose the existence of this Agreement except to such advisors or as necessary in connection with due diligence under this Agreement. |
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION AND POST CLOSING OBLIGATIONS
Section 7.1 |
INDEMNIFICATION BY BUYER: Buyer (and, after Closing, the Company jointly and severally with the Buyer) shall indemnify, save, defend and hold harmless Seller from and against any and all damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses, of any kind whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising directly out of (a) any and all activities and/or operations of the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries conducted after the Closing; (b) any and all breaches of this Agreement by Buyer; (c) any and all claims by a third party relating to Buyer’s and/or the Company’s actions or gross negligence, not also involving the actions or gross negligence of Seller, occurring after the Closing. |
ARTICLE VIII
THE CLOSING
Section 8.1 |
THE CLOSING. The Closing shall occur on or before close of business on Wednesday September 9th 2009 using reasonable diligence and efforts. Closing may occur in counterparts as necessary. Buyer shall deposit Nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) with Seller by bank wire. Upon receipt of said bank wire by Seller, Seller shall deliver 945,000 shares of Company common stock with medallion signature guaranteed stock powers for transfer of such shares to Buyer with Corporate Books, SEC filing Codes, and Corporate Seal |
ARTICLE IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 9.1 |
ASSIGNMENT: Seller shall not assign or transfer their interest and/or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Buyer. The Buyer may assign this Agreement to one or more persons or entities of which the Buyer controls with the consent of the Seller. |
Section 9.2 |
BINDING EFFECT: This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their personal representatives, executors, heirs, beneficiaries, distributees, successors, and permitted assigns, if any. |
Section 9.3 |
NOTICES: Unless otherwise changed by written notice, any notice or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed given if sent facsimile, hand delivery or courier addressed to the respective party at the address set forth in the initial paragraph of this Agreement or by other means if receipt of such notice is acknowledged. |
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Section 9.4: |
GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and applicable U.S. federal law, if any, and in each case without regard to their choice of laws principles. By entering into this Agreement the parties agree to the jurisdiction of the Florida courts with venue in Palm Beach County, Florida. In the event of any litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs including attorney’s fees. |
Section 9.5: |
SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS: All agreements, representations, covenants, and warranties, on the part of the parties contained herein, shall survive the Closing of this Agreement, and any investigation made at the time with respect thereto, shall not merge into any of the documents and instruments executed and delivered pursuant hereto, and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law and/or equity. |
Section 9.6: |
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior, and contemporaneous, negotiations, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement, nor any provision herein, may not be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated, except by an express written instrument signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. |
2 Section 9.7 POST-CLOSING COVENANTS: The Parties and Company agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing.
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(a) |
The stockholders of the Company who own 100,000 of the 1,045,000 issued shares of common stock who do not sell their shares pursuant to this Agreement shall be granted anti-dilution rights with the effect that their aggregate, collective interest in the Company shall not be less than 9.569 % of the total issued and reserved shares of the Company’s capital stock after the acquisition of and/or merger with Audio Visions, Inc. and related entities located at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 with any such shares being issued to The Xxxxxx Family Spendthrift Trust as escrow agent for the benefit of all recipients and Buyers and the Company shall have no further obligation with respect to such issuances or any responsibility to the final recipients. |
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The following have executed this agreement as of the 10th day of September 2009.
/s/Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
__________________________________
SELLER: |
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx – Co-Trustee |
Xxxxxx Family Spendthrift Trust
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
/s/Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
__________________________________
SELLER: |
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx – Co-Trustee |
Xxxxxx Family Spendthrift Trust
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
/s/Xxx Xxxxx
__________________________________
BUYER: |
Catalyst Financial Group, Inc. |
Xxx Xxxxxx, President
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
__________________________________
COMPANY: |
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, President
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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