JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
Exhibit
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This Joint Filing Agreement (this
“Agreement”) is made as of December 17, 2009, by and among SRB Management, L.P.,
a Texas limited partnership (“SRB Management”); BD Media Investors LP, a Texas
limited partnership; SRB Greenway Opportunity Fund, (QP), L.P. a Texas limited
partnership; SRB Greenway Opportunity Fund, L.P., a Texas limited partnership;
BC Advisors, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx; Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx; Xxxxxxxxxx Capital Partners, Inc., a Texas corporation;
(“Kleinheinz”); Xxxxxxxxxx Capital Partners LDC, a Cayman Islands limited
duration company; Global Undervalued Securities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership; Global Undervalued Securities Fund (QP), L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership; Global Undervalued Securities Fund, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted
company; Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, L.P., a Cayman Islands
exempted limited partnership; and Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx.
WHEREAS, the undersigned are or may be
deemed to be beneficial owners of shares of common stock (the “Common Stock”) of
Alloy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”); and
WHEREAS, the undersigned wish to form a
group (the “Group”) for the purpose of coordinating their actions with respect
to acquiring or disposing of shares of Common Stock and engaging the Company in
discussions involving certain matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby
agree as follows:
1.
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In
accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the Group agrees to the joint filing on behalf of each of them
of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect
to the Common Stock and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to
such joint filing. Each of the undersigned acknowledges that
each shall be responsible for the timely filing of any statement
(including amendments) on Schedule 13D, and for the completeness and
accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained herein, but
shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the
information concerning the other persons making such filings, except to
the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such
information is inaccurate.
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2.
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So
long as this Agreement is in effect, each member of the Group shall
provide written notice to Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx & Flexner LLP (“BSF”) of (i)
any of its purchases or sales of securities of the Company or (ii) any
securities of the Company over which they acquire or dispose of beneficial
ownership. Notice shall be given no later than 24 hours after
each such transaction.
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3.
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Each
of the undersigned agrees to form the Group for the purpose of (i)
coordinating their actions with respect to the purchase or sale of shares
of Common Stock and (ii) coordinating their actions with respect to any
discussions with the Company regarding the Company’s assets, business,
capitalization, financial condition or operations. For the term
of this agreement, each member of the Group agrees to treat any
confidential and proprietary information provided by any other member of
the Group as confidential, subject to applicable laws and
regulations.
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4.
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To
the extent that expenses are incurred by a member of the Group in
connection with investments in the Company, each member of the Group will
pay a portion of the expenses incurred by such group, pro rata based on their
respective holdings; provided that SRB Management and Kleinheinz will have
the right to pre-approve all such
expenses.
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5.
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Each
of the undersigned agrees that any SEC filing, press release or
shareholder communication proposed to be made or issued by the Group or
any member of the Group in connection with the Group’s activities set
forth in Paragraph 3 shall be first approved by SRB Management and
Kleinheinz, or their respective representatives, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld.
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6.
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The
relationship of the parties hereto shall be limited to carrying on the
business of the Group in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Such relationship shall be construed and deemed to
be for the sole and limited purpose of carrying on such business as
described herein. Nothing herein shall be construed to
authorize any party to act as an agent for any other party, or to create a
joint venture or partnership, or to constitute an
indemnification. Nothing herein shall restrict any party’s
right to purchase or sell securities of the Company, as it deems
appropriate, in its sole discretion, provided that all such sales are made
in compliance with all applicable securities laws. Each party
hereto retains sole discretion over acquisitions and dispositions of and
voting authority over, the shares of Common Stock that each party holds or
beneficially owns.
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7.
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Any
party hereto may terminate its obligations under this Agreement on 24
hours’ written notice to all other parties, with a copy by fax to BSF,
Attention Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, facsimile 212-446-2350. This
Agreement will automatically terminate on the date that is 30 days after
the date that none of the members of the Group own any securities of the
Company.
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8.
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This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and
the same instrument, which may be sufficiently evidenced by one
counterpart.
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9.
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This
Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws
of the State of New York. If any provision hereof would be invalid under
applicable law, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent
necessary to render it valid while most nearly preserving its original
intent. No provision hereof shall be affected as a result of another
provision being held invalid. In the event of any dispute
arising out of the provisions of this Agreement, the parties hereto
consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state
courts in the State of New York.
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10.
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This
Agreement shall be binding upon any affiliated person of any of the
undersigned who becomes or may be deemed to have become the beneficial
owner of any Common Stock, unless otherwise terminated by such affiliated
person. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns, and nothing
herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other
person or entity, any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any
nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement. No party hereto
may assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any
person without the prior written consent of the other parties
hereto.
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[Signature page
follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto
have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written
above.
BD
MEDIA INVESTORS LP
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By:
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SRB
Management, L.P., its general partner
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By:
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BC
Advisors, LLC, its general partner
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By:
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
Co-managing Member
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SRB
GREENWAY OPPORTUNITY FUND, (QP), L.P.
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By:
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SRB
Management, L.P., its general partner
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By:
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BC
Advisors, LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
Co-managing Member
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SRB
GREENWAY OPPORTUNITY FUND, L.P.
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By:
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SRB
Management, L.P., its general partner
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By:
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BC
Advisors, LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
Co-managing Member
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By:
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BC
Advisors, LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
Co-managing Member
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BC
ADVISORS, LLC
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By:
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title:
Co-managing Member
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XXXXXX
X. XXXXXX
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/s/
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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XXXXXXX
X. XXXXXXX
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/s/
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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XXXXXXXXXX
CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
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By:
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Name:
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
President
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XXXXXXXXXX
CAPITAL PARTNERS LDC
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By:
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Name:
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
Managing Director
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GLOBAL
UNDERVALUED SECURITIES FUND, L.P.
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By:
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Xxxxxxxxxx
Capital Partners, Inc., its investment manager
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By:
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Name:
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
President
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GLOBAL
UNDERVALUED SECURITIES FUND (QP), L.P.
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By:
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Xxxxxxxxxx
Capital Partners, Inc., its investment manager
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By:
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Name:
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
President
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GLOBAL
UNDERVALUED SECURITIES MASTER FUND, L.P.
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By:
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Global
Undervalued Securities, L.P., its general partner:
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By:
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Xxxxxxxxxx
Capital Partners, Inc., its investment manager
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By:
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Name: Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title: President
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GLOBAL
UNDERVALUED SECURITIES FUND LTD.
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By:
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/s/Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx | ||||||
Name:
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
Director
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X. XXXXXXXXXX
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