Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among CAPITAL GROWTH SYSTEMS, INC. GLOBAL CAPACITY MERGER SUB, INC. GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP, INC. JOHN ABRAHAM and DAVID P. WALSH Dated as of October 6, 2006
Exhibit 99.1 Merger
Agreement
Agreement
and Plan of Merger
by
and among
CAPITAL
GROWTH SYSTEMS, INC.
GLOBAL
CAPACITY MERGER SUB, INC.
GLOBAL
CAPACITY GROUP, INC.
XXXX
XXXXXXX
and
XXXXX
X. XXXXX
Dated
as of October 6, 2006
ARTICLE
I
DEFINITIONS
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1
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ARTICLE
II
THE MERGER
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10
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2.1
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The
Merger
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10
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2.2
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Effective
Time
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10
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2.3
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Effect
of the Merger
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11
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2.4
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Governing
Documents
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11
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2.5
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Directors
and Officers
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11
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2.6
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Conversion
of Stock, Etc
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11
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2.7
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Cancellation
of Shares
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12
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2.8
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Stock
Options; Warrants
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12
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2.9
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Adjustments
to the Merger Consideration
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12
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2.10
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Stock
Adjustments
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13
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2.11
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Taking
of Necessary Action; Further Action
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14
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ARTICLE
III
CONSIDERATION; CLOSING
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14
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3.1
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Consideration
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14
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3.2
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Closing
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14
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ARTICLE
IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SHAREHOLDERS AND GLOBAL
CAPACITY
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14
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4.1
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Organization
and Qualification
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15
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4.2
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Subsidiaries
and Affiliates
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15
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4.3
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Charter,
By-Laws and Corporate Records
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15
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4.4
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Authorization;
Enforceability
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15
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4.5
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No
Violation or Conflict
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15
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4.6
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Governmental
Consents and Approvals
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16
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4.7
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Capital
Structure
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16
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4.8
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Financial
Statements
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16
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4.9
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Conduct
in the Ordinary Course; Absence of Changes
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17
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4.10
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Real
Property
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17
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4.11
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Personal
Property
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18
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4.12
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Board
Approval
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19
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4.13
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Insurance
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19
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4.14
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Permits
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19
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4.15
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Taxes
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20
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4.16
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Labor
Matters
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20
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4.17
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Employee
Benefit Plans
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22
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4.18
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Environmental
Matters
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23
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4.19
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Certain
Interests
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23
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4.20
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Litigation
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23
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4.21
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Intellectual
Property and Web Sites
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24
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4.22
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Inventories
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24
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4.23
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Receivables
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24
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4.24
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Residency;
Investment Sophistication; Backgrounds
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24
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4.25
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Brokers
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24
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4.26
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Contracts;
Status of Contracts
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24
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4.27
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No
Undisclosed Liabilities
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25
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ARTICLE
V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CAPITAL GROWTH AND GLOBAL CAPACITY
MERGECO
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25
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5.1
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Organization
and Qualification
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25
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5.2
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Capital
Structure
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26
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5.3
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Authorization;
Enforceability
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26
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5.4
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No
Violation or Conflict
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26
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5.5
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Governmental
Consents and Approvals
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27
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5.6
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Litigation
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27
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5.7
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Interim
Operations
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27
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5.8
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Brokers
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27
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5.9
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Board
Approval
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27
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5.10
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Working
Capital
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27
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ARTICLE
VI
COVENANTS
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28
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6.1
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Performance
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28
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6.2
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Regulatory
and Other Authorizations; Notices and Consents
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28
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6.3
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Notification
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28
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6.4
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Conduct
of Business Pending Closing
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29
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ARTICLE
VII
EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SURVIVING CORPORATION
POST-CLOSING
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29
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7.1
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Employment
Matters
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29
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7.2
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Management
of Surviving Corporation
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30
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ARTICLE
VIII
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
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30
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8.1
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Sale
and Assignment of Intellectual Property
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30
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8.2
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Sale
and Assignment of All Internet Interests
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30
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ARTICLE
IX
CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION
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30
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9.1
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Contingent
Consideration
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30
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9.2
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Restrictions
on Disposition of Operating Assets
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33
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9.3
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Continued
Employment
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33
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ARTICLE
X
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
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34
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10.1
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Transactions
Shares
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34
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ARTICLE
XI
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
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34
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11.1
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Conditions
Precedent to the Obligations of the Parties
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34
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ARTICLE
XII
INDEMNIFICATION
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36
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12.1
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Survival
of Representations, Warranties and Covenants
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36
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12.2
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Indemnification
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36
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12.3
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Third
Party Claim
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38
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ARTICLE
XIII
TERMINATION
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38
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13.1
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Termination
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38
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ARTICLE
XIV
GUARANTY
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38
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ARTICLE
XV
TAX MATTERS
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38
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15.1
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Tax
Returns
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38
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15.2
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Contest
Provisions
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39
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15.3
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Assistance
and Cooperation
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40
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15.4
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S
Corporation
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40
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ARTICLE
XVI
MISCELLANEOUS
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41
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16.1
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Notices
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41
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16.2
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Entire
Agreement
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42
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16.3
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Binding
Effect
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42
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16.4
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Assignment
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42
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16.5
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Modifications
and Amendments
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42
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16.6
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Waivers
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42
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16.7
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No
Third Party Beneficiary
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42
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16.8
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Severability
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42
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16.9
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Publicity
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43
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16.10
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Governing
Law
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43
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16.11
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Counterparts;
Facsimile Signatures
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43
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16.12
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Headings
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43
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16.13
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Expenses
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43
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16.14
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Further
Assurances
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43
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16.15
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Waiver
of Jury Trial
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43
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16.16
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Incorporation
by Reference
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44
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16.17
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Attorney’s
Fees and Expenses
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44
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16.18
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Venue
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44
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16.19
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Review
of Schedules
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44
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit
2.2
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Certificate
of Merger
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Exhibit
2.4(a)
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Certificate
of Formation
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Exhibit
2.4(b)
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Bylaws
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Exhibit
2.5(a)
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Directors
of Surviving Corporation
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Exhibit
11.1(k)
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Opinion
of Counsel to Global Capacity
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Exhibit
11.1(l)
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Opinion
of Counsel to Capital Growth
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SCHEDULES
Schedule
4.1
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Organization
and Qualification
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Schedule
4.2
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Equity
or Ownership Interest in Other Persons
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Schedule
4.3
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Global
Capacity Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
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Schedule
4.5
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Violations
or Conflicts
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Schedule
4.6
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Consents
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Schedule
4.8
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Financial
Statements
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Schedule
4.10(b)
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Leased
Real Property
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Schedule
4.11
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Personal
Property
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Schedule
4.13
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Insurance
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Schedule
4.14
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Permits
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Schedule
4.15
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Taxes
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Schedule
4.16
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Labor
Matters
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Schedule
4.17
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Employee
Benefit Plans
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Schedule
4.20
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Global
Capacity Litigation
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Schedule
4.27
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Undisclosed
Liabilities
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Schedule
4.30
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Contracts
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Schedule
5.6
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Capital
Growth Litigation
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Schedule
8.2
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Domain
Names
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AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER
This
Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”)
is
made and entered into as of October 6, 2006, by and among CAPITAL GROWTH
SYSTEMS, INC., a Florida corporation (“Capital
Growth”),
GLOBAL CAPACITY MERGER SUB, INC., a Texas corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Capital Growth (“Global
Capacity Mergeco”),
GLOBAL CAPACITY GROUP, INC., a Texas corporation (“Global
Capacity”),
XXXX
XXXXXXX (“Xxxxxxx”)
and
XXXXX X. XXXXX (“Xxxxx”),
(Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Shareholders”).
Capital Growth, Global Capacity Mergeco, Global Capacity, and the Shareholders
are sometimes referred to herein each, individually, as a “Party”
and,
collectively, as the “Parties,
under
the following circumstances:”
RECITALS
A. Upon
the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, Capital Growth desires
to
acquire all of the capital stock of Global Capacity in exchange for certain
cash
and stock consideration as set forth herein.
B. Capital
Growth and Global Capacity have agreed to accomplish this transaction through
a
reverse triangular merger whereby Global Capacity Mergeco will merge with and
into Global Capacity, and Global Capacity will be the surviving corporation
(the
“Merger”).
C. Each
of
the boards of directors of Capital Growth, Global Capacity Mergeco and Global
Capacity have approved this Agreement, and prior to the Closing Date, the
stockholders of Global Capacity and Global Capacity Mergeco will have approved
this Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants,
representations and warranties herein contained, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby mutually
acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE
I
DEFINITIONS
In
addition to terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following terms,
when
used in this Agreement, shall have the respective meanings set forth
below:
“Action”
means
any claim, demand, action, cause of action, chose in action, right of recovery,
right of set-off, suit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation by
or
before any Governmental Authority.
“Affiliate”
means,
with respect to a specified Person, any other Person that, directly or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or
is
under common control with such Person, and without limiting the generality
of
the foregoing, includes, with respect to the specified Person: (a) any other
Person that beneficially owns or holds 10% or more of the outstanding voting
securities or other securities convertible into voting securities of such
Person, (b) any other Person of which the specified Person beneficially owns
or
holds 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities or other securities
convertible into voting securities, or (c) any director, officer or employee
of
such Person.
1
“Annualized
Cost of Circuits”
means,
with respect to a particular Measurement Month, (i) the Direct Costs for
Circuits in place as of the applicable Measurement Month, less any Direct Costs
of Excluded Circuits (see paragraph 9.2), multiplied by (ii) twelve
(12).
“Annualized
Gross Revenues”
means
an amount determined by multiplying (i) the Monthly Gross Revenues on all
contracts for Circuits or Services in effect as of the last day of the
applicable Measurement Month, less any revenues from Excluded Circuits for
such
Measurement Month by (ii) twelve (12).
“Annualized
Gross Margin”
shall
mean, as of the applicable Measurement Month, Annualized Gross Revenues, less
Annualized Cost of Circuits.
“Bankruptcy
Event”
means
with respect to any Person: an assignment by such Person for the benefit of
creditors or an admission in writing by such Person of an inability to pay
its
debts generally as they become due; the entry of an order, judgment or decree
adjudicating such Person bankrupt or insolvent; the petition or application
by
such Person to any tribunal for the appointment of a custodian, trustee,
receiver or liquidator of such Person or of any substantial part of its assets;
the commencement of any proceeding (or the entry of any order for relief) with
respect to such Person or its debts under any bankruptcy, reorganization,
arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law
of
any jurisdiction; or the filing of any such petition or application or the
commencement of any such proceeding against such Person and either (i) such
Person by any act indicates its approval thereof, consent thereto or
acquiescence therein or (ii) such petition, application or proceeding is not
dismissed within sixty (60) days.
“Borrowed
Money”
means
money borrowed and outstanding from a commercial financial institution or other
lender, but does not include lease obligations, Ordinary Course Accounts Payable
or loans on automobiles used by the Shareholders.
“Business”
means
the business currently conducted by Global Capacity.
“Business
Day”
means
any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are required
or authorized to be closed in the city of Chicago, Illinois.
“Business
Interests”
means
the ownership of up to (but not more than) one percent (1%) of any class of
securities of an enterprise (but without otherwise participating, directly
or
indirectly, in the management or operations of such enterprise) if such
securities are listed on any national or regional exchange or have been
registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
“Capital
Growth”
means
Capital Growth Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation.
“Capital
Growth Common Stock”
means
the common stock, $.0001 par value per share, of Capital Growth.
“Cash
Consideration”
means
the portion of the Merger Consideration to be paid to the Shareholders at
Closing. The Cash Consideration shall be $5,000,000, subject to adjustments
as
set forth herein.
2
“CERCLA”
means
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980, as amended through the date hereof and any regulations promulgated
thereunder.
“Circuit”
means
a
contractual commitment for providing network connectivity services, whether
wireless, dark fiber, private line, shared use, point to point or through an
I.P. protocol such as MPLS or similar packet services.
“Closing”
shall
mean the closing of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
“Closing
Date”
shall
mean the day on which the Closing takes place.
“Closing
Date Indebtedness”
means
the outstanding balance of all indebtedness for Borrowed Monies of Global
Capacity as of the Closing Date, plus any accounts payable of Global Capacity
as
of the Closing Date that do not constitute Ordinary Course Accounts
Payable.
“COBRA”
means
the provisions of Code section 4980B and Part 6 of Subtitle B of title I of
ERISA.
“Code”
shall
mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commonly
Controlled Entity”
means
any entity which is under common control with Global Capacity within the meaning
of Section 414(b), (c), (m), (o) or (t) of the Code.
“Contract”
means
any contract, plan, undertaking, understanding, agreement, license, lease,
note,
mortgage or other binding commitment, whether written or oral, to which Global
Capacity is a party and includes all contracts for the provision of Circuits
or
Services by Global Capacity.
“Copyrights”
mean
all copyrights (registered or otherwise) and registrations and applications
for
registration thereof, and all rights therein provided by multinational treaties
or conventions.
“Court”
means
any court or arbitration tribunal of the United States, any domestic state,
or
any foreign country, and any political subdivision thereof.
“Customer”
means
any Person that now or hereafter contracts for or otherwise purchases Circuits,
Services or other products from Global Capacity.
“Database”
means
all data and other information recorded, stored, transmitted and retrieved
in
electronic form.
“Direct
Costs”
means
the actual costs associated with a Circuit, but does not include any fees or
expenses charged to Global Capacity by Capital Growth, whether related to
administrative services, management or otherwise.
“Documents”
means
this Agreement together with the Articles of Merger, the Schedules and Exhibits
hereto, and the other agreements, documents and instruments required or
contemplated to be executed in connection herewith.
3
“EBITDA”
means
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, in each case,
computed in accordance with GAAP.
“Excluded
Circuits”
means
any of the following Circuits in place during the applicable Measurement Month:
(i) any Circuit which, as of the date the contract for such Circuit was
initiated, had a Termination Date of less than twelve (12) months; (ii) any
Non-Recurring Installation Fees; (iii) any Circuit with a Customer that is
the
subject of a Bankruptcy Event as of the end of the applicable Measurement Month
(or would then be the subject of such a Bankruptcy Event but for the passage
of
time, such as the 60-day period referenced in the definition of Bankruptcy
Event); and (iv) any Circuit with a Customer that has any xxxxxxxx outstanding
for 90 days or more as of the last day of the Measurement Month.
“Employee
Plans”
means
all employee benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) and all bonus,
stock or other security option, stock or other security purchase, stock or
other
security appreciation rights, incentive, deferred compensation, retirement
or
supplemental retirement, severance, golden parachute, vacation, cafeteria,
dependent care, medical care, employee assistance program, education or tuition
assistance programs, insurance and other similar fringe or employee benefit
plans, programs or arrangements, and any current or former employment or
executive compensation or severance agreements, written or otherwise, which
have
ever been sponsored or maintained or entered into for the benefit of, or
relating to, any present or former employee or director of Global Capacity,
or
any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) which is a member of a
controlled group or which is under common control with Global Capacity, within
the meaning of Section 414 of the Code (an “ERISA
Affiliate”),
whether or not such plan is terminated.
“Environmental
Law”
means
any Law or Regulation pertaining to: (a) the protection of health, safety and
the indoor or outdoor environment; (b) the conservation, management or use
of
natural resources and wildlife; (c) the protection or use of surface water
and
ground water; (d) the management, manufacture, possession, presence, use,
generation, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, emission, discharge,
release, threatened release, abatement, removal, remediation or handling of,
or
exposure to, any Hazardous Substance; or (e) pollution (including any emission,
discharge or release to air, land, surface water and ground water of any
material); and includes, without limitation, CERCLA and the Solid Waste Disposal
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et
seq.
“Environmental
Permits”
means
all Permits required under any Environmental Law.
“ERISA”
means
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
“First
Period Contingent Consideration”
shall
have the meaning specified in Section
9.1(a)
of this
Agreement.
“First
Measurement Month”
means
the last full calendar month immediately preceding the second anniversary of
the
Closing Date.
“GAAP”
means
United States generally accepted accounting principles and practices in effect
from time to time, consistently applied.
“Global
Capacity”
means
Global Capacity Group, Inc. a Texas corporation.
“Global
Capacity Common Stock”
means
the common stock, without par value, of Global Capacity.
“Global
Capacity Mergeco”
means
Global Capacity Merger Sub, Inc., a Texas corporation.
4
“Governing
Documents”
shall
mean the Certificate of Formation and Bylaws of the applicable
entity.
“Governmental
Authority”
means
any governmental or legislative agency or authority (other than a Court) of
the
United States, any domestic state, or any foreign country, and any political
subdivision or agency thereof, and includes any authority having governmental
or
quasi-governmental powers, including any administrative agency or
commission.
“Hardware”
means
all mainframes, midrange computers, personal computers, notebooks, servers,
switches, printers, modems, drives, peripherals and any component of any of
the
foregoing.
“Hazardous
Substance”
means
any Hazardous Substance, as defined in CERCLA, and any other chemical, compound,
product, solid, gas, liquid, pollutant, contaminant or material which is
regulated under any Environmental Law, and includes without limitation, asbestos
or any substance containing asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls and petroleum
(including crude oil or any fraction thereof).
“HIPAA”
means
the provisions of the Code and ERISA enacted by the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996.
“Indebtedness”
means,
with respect to any Person, (a) all indebtedness of such Person, whether or
not
contingent, for Borrowed Money, (b) all obligations of such Person for the
deferred purchase price of property or services, (c) all obligations of such
Person evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or other similar instruments,
(d)
all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or other title
retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (even
though the rights and remedies of the holder of such indebtedness in the event
of default are limited to repossession or sale of such property), (e) all
obligations of such Person as lessee under leases that have been or should
be,
in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capital leases, (f) all obligations,
contingent or otherwise, of such Person under acceptance, letter of credit
or
similar facilities, (g) all obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem,
retire, defease or otherwise acquire for value any capital stock of such Person
or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such capital stock, valued, in
the
case of redeemable preferred stock, at the greater of its voluntary or
involuntary liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends, (h) all
Indebtedness of others referred to in clauses (a) through (f) above guaranteed
directly or indirectly in any manner by such Person, or in effect guaranteed
directly or indirectly by such Person through an agreement (1) to pay or
purchase such Indebtedness or to advance or supply funds for the payment or
purchase of such Indebtedness, (2) to purchase, sell or lease (as lessee or
lessor) property, or to purchase or sell services, primarily for the purpose
of
enabling the debtor to make payment of such Indebtedness or to assure the holder
of such Indebtedness against loss, (3) to supply funds to or in any other manner
invest in the debtor (including any agreement to pay for property or services
irrespective of whether such property is received or such services are rendered)
or (4) otherwise to assure a creditor against loss from any and all Indebtedness
referred to in clauses (a) through (f) above secured by (or for which the holder
of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be
secured by) any Lien on property (including, without limitation, accounts and
contract rights) owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed
or become liable for the payment of such Indebtedness.
5
“Information
System”
means
any combination of Hardware, Software and/or Database(s) employed primarily
for
the creation, manipulation, storage, retrieval, display and use of information
in electronic form or media.
“Intellectual
Property”
means
(a) inventions, whether or not patentable, whether or not reduced to practice
or
whether or not yet made the subject of a pending Patent application or
applications, (b) ideas and conceptions of potentially patentable subject
matter, including, without limitation, any patent disclosures, whether or not
reduced to practice and whether or not yet made the subject of a pending Patent
application or applications, (c) Patents, (d) Trademarks, (e) Copyrights, (f)
Software, (g) trade secrets and confidential, technical or business information
(including ideas, formulas, compositions, inventions, and conceptions of
inventions whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to
practice), (h) whether or not confidential, technology (including know-how
and
show-how), manufacturing and production processes and techniques, research
and
development information, drawings, specifications, designs, plans, proposals,
technical data, copyrightable works, financial, marketing and business data,
Databases, Information Systems, pricing and cost information, business and
marketing plans and customer and supplier lists and information, (i) copies
and
tangible embodiments of all the foregoing, in whatever form or medium, (j)
all
rights to obtain and rights to apply for Patents, and to register Trademarks
and
Copyrights, (k) all rights under the License Agreements and any licenses,
registered user agreements, technology or materials, transfer agreements, and
other agreements or instruments with respect to items in (a) to (j) above;
and
(l) all rights to xxx and recover and retain damages and costs and attorneys’
fees for present and past infringement of any of the Intellectual Property
rights hereinabove set out.
“Inventories”
means
all inventories, including, without limitation, merchandise, raw materials,
work-in-process, finished goods, replacement parts, packaging, office supplies,
maintenance supplies, computer parts and supplies and Hardware related to the
Business maintained, held or stored by or for Global Capacity at any location
whatsoever and any prepaid deposits for any of the same.
“IRS”
shall
mean the United States Internal Revenue Service.
“Knowledge”
means
(a) in the case an individual, knowledge of a particular fact or other matter
if
such individual is actually aware of such fact or other matter, and (b) in
the
case of a Person (other than an individual) such Person will be deemed to have
Knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if either of the Shareholders
has, or at any time had, Knowledge of such fact or other matter.
“Law”
means
all laws, statutes, ordinances and Regulations of any Governmental Authority
including all decisions of Courts having the effect of law in each such
jurisdiction.
“Leased
Real Property”
means
the real property leased by Global Capacity as tenant, together with, to the
extent leased by Global Capacity all buildings and other structures, facilities
or improvements currently or hereafter located thereon, all fixtures, systems,
equipment and items of personal property of Global Capacity attached or
appurtenant thereto, and all easements, licenses, rights and appurtenances
relating to the foregoing.
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“Liabilities”
means
any and all debts, liabilities and obligations, whether accrued or fixed,
absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured or determined or determinable,
including, without limitation, those arising under any Law (including, without
limitation, any Environmental Law), Action or Order, Liabilities for Taxes
and
those Liabilities arising under any Contract.
“Liens”
means
any mortgage, pledge, security interest, attachment, encumbrance, lien
(statutory or otherwise), option, conditional sale agreement, right of first
refusal, first offer, termination, participation or purchase, or charge of
any
kind (including any agreement to give any of the foregoing), provided, however,
that the term “Lien” shall not include: (a) Liens for Taxes, assessments and
charges of any Governmental Authority due and being contested in good faith
and
diligently by appropriate proceedings (and for the payment of which adequate
provision has been made); (b) servitudes, easements, restrictions, rights-of-way
and other similar rights in real property or any interest therein, provided
the
same are not of such nature as to materially adversely affect the use of the
property subject thereto; (c) Liens for Taxes either not due and payable or
due
but for which notice of assessments has not been given; (d) undetermined or
inchoate Liens, charges and privileges incidental to current construction or
current operations and statutory Liens, charges, adverse claims, security
interests or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever claimed or held by any
Governmental Authority which have not at the time been filed or registered
against the title to the asset or served upon Global Capacity pursuant to Law
or
which relate to obligations not due or delinquent; (e) assignments of insurance
provided to landlords (or their mortgagees) pursuant to the terms of any lease,
and Liens or rights reserved in any lease for rent or for compliance with the
terms of such lease; (f) security given in the ordinary course of the Business,
as applicable, to any public utility, municipality or Government Authority
in
connection with the operations of the Business, as applicable, other than
security for borrowed money; (g) deposits or pledges made in connection with,
or
to secure payment of, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, old age
pension or other social security programs mandated under applicable Laws; and
(h) restrictions on transfer of securities imposed by applicable state and
federal securities Laws.
“Litigation”
means
any suit, action, arbitration, cause of action, claim, complaint, criminal
prosecution, investigation, inquiry, demand letter, governmental or other
administrative proceeding, whether at law or at equity, before or by any Court,
Governmental Authority, arbitrator or other tribunal.
“Material
Adverse Effect”
means
any circumstance, change in, or effect on, a Person or the business of such
Person that, individually or in the aggregate with any other circumstances,
changes in, or effects on, such Person or the business of such Person: (a)
is,
or could be, materially adverse to the business, operations, assets or
Liabilities (including, without limitation, contingent Liabilities), employee
relationships, customer or supplier relationships, results of operations or
the
condition (financial or otherwise) of such Person’s business; or (b) with
respect to Global Capacity or the Business, could materially adversely affect
the ability of the Surviving Corporation to operate or conduct the Business
in
the manner in which it is currently operated or conducted, or contemplated
to be
conducted.
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“Measurement
Month”
means
either the First Measurement Month or the Second Measurement Month, as the
case
may be.
“Merger
Consideration”
means
the Cash Consideration, the First Contingent Consideration and the Second
Contingent Consideration.
“Monthly
Gross Revenues”
means
all revenues with respect to contracts for Circuits or Services earned by the
Surviving Corporation in the applicable calendar month.
“Non-Recurring
Installation Fees”
means
one time fees paid with respect to the installation of a Circuit.
“Option
Agreement”
means
the letter agreement dated July 14, 2006 by and between Capital Growth and
Global Capacity, as amended by letter agreement dated August [24],
2006.
“Option
Deposit”
means
the $200,000 option fees paid by Capital Growth to Global Capacity in connection
with the execution of the Option Agreement, including the initial $100,000
paid
upon execution of the July 14, 2006 letter agreement and the additional $100,000
paid upon execution of the amendment thereto. The Option Deposit is fully earned
and non-refundable, but shall be applied toward the Cash Consideration due
at
Closing.
“Order”
shall
mean any judgment, order, writ, injunction, ruling, stipulation, determination,
award or decree of or by, or any settlement under the jurisdiction of, any
Court
or Governmental Authority.
“Ordinary
Course Accounts Payable”
means
accounts payable of Global Capacity having a balance, as of the Closing Date,
no
greater than that historically maintained in the ordinary course of its business
and, in any event, do not include any accounts payable that remain unpaid beyond
sixty (60) days after the invoice date for such payable; provided, however,
to
the extent the aggregate amount of accounts payable that are over thirty (30)
days exceeds $25,000, such excess amount shall not constitute Ordinary Course
Accounts Payable.
“Owned
Real Property”
means
the real property owned by Global Capacity, together with all buildings and
other structures, facilities or improvements currently or hereafter located
thereon, all fixtures, systems, equipment and items of personal property of
Global Capacity attached or appurtenant thereto and all easements, licenses,
rights and appurtenances relating to the foregoing.
“Patents”
mean
all national (including the United States) and multinational statutory invention
registrations, patents, patent registrations and patent applications, including
all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, extensions and
reexaminations, and all rights therein provided by multinational treaties or
conventions and all improvements to the inventions disclosed in each such
registration, patent or application.
“Permits”
means
any licenses, permits, pending applications, consents, certificates,
registrations, approvals and authorizations, including, without limitation,
all
registrations as an interexchange carrier.
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“Person”
means
any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, unincorporated
organization, partnership, association, joint stock company, joint venture,
trust or any other entity.
“Real
Property”
means
the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.
“Receivables”
means
any and all accounts receivable, notes, book debts and other amounts due or
accruing due to Global Capacity in connection with the Business whether or
not
in the ordinary course, together with any unpaid financing charges accrued
thereon and the benefit of all security for such accounts, notes and
debts.
“Regulation”
means
any rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority.
“Second
Measurement Month”
means
the last full calendar month immediately preceding the third anniversary of
the
Closing Date.
“Second
Period Contingent Consideration”
shall
have the meaning specified in Section
9.1(b)
of this
Agreement.
“Securities
Act”
means
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Services”
means
the services provided by Global Capacity to or for the benefit of its Customers,
including but not limited to, voice services and managed network
services.
“Shareholders”
means
Xxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, the sole shareholders of Global
Capacity.
“Software”
means
any and all (a) computer programs, including any and all software
implementations of algorithms, models and methodologies, whether in source
code
or object code, (b) databases and compilations, including any and all data
and
collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise, (c) descriptions,
flow-charts and other work product used to design, plan, organize and develop
any of the foregoing, (d) the technology supporting any Internet site(s)
operated by or on behalf of Global Capacity and (e) all documentation, including
user manuals and training materials, relating to any of the
foregoing.
“Subsidiary”
or “Subsidiaries”
means
any other Person in which Global Capacity owns, directly or indirectly, more
than 50% of the outstanding voting securities or other securities convertible
into voting securities, or which may effectively be controlled, directly or
indirectly, by Global Capacity.
“Tax”
or
“Taxes”
means
any and all federal, state, local, or foreign taxes, fees, levies, duties,
tariffs, imposts, and other charges of any kind (together with any and all
interest, penalties, additions to tax and additional amounts imposed with
respect thereto) imposed by any Governmental Authority or other taxing
authority, including, without limitation: taxes or other charges on or with
respect to income, franchises, windfall or other profits, gross receipts,
property, sales, use, capital stock, payroll, employment, disability, social
security, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, or net worth; taxes
or other charges in the nature of excise, withholding, ad valorem, stamp,
transfer, value added, or gains taxes; license, registration and documentation
fees; and customs’ duties, tariffs, and similar charges, whether computed on a
separate or consolidated, unitary or combined basis or in any other manner,
whether disputed or not and including any obligation to indemnify or otherwise
assume or succeed to the Tax liability of any other Person, together with any
interest or penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any
governmental authority.
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“Tax
Returns”
means
returns, reports and information statements, including any schedule or
attachment thereto, with respect to Taxes required to be filed with the IRS
or
any other Governmental Authority or other taxing authority or agency, domestic
or foreign, including consolidated, combined and unitary tax
returns.
“Termination
Date”
means
the date upon which a Customer’s contractual obligation to obtain Circuits or
Services from Global Capacity shall terminate.
“Trademarks”
mean
all trademarks, service marks, trade dress, logos, trade names and corporate
names, whether or not registered, including all common law rights, and
registrations and applications for registration thereof, including, but not
limited to, all marks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark
Office, the Trademark Offices of the States and Territories of the United States
of America, and the Trademark Offices of other nations throughout the world,
and
all rights therein provided by multinational treaties or
conventions.
“Transaction
Shares”
means
the shares of Capital Growth Common Stock, if any, issued to the Shareholders
as
Second Period Contingent Consideration pursuant to Section
9.1(b),
below.
“Web
Sites”
means
all websites, domain names, and associated internet properties, rights, titles
and interests in any way directly or indirectly used in or associated with
the
Business, including but not limited to those certain web sites and domain names
set forth on Schedule 8.2,
attached hereto.
ARTICLE
II
THE
MERGER
2.1 The
Merger.
At the
Effective Time (as hereinafter defined), in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas and the terms and conditions of the Documents, Global Capacity
Mergeco shall be merged with and into Global Capacity. Pursuant to the Merger,
Global Capacity shall continue to exist as the surviving corporation and the
separate corporate existence of Global Capacity Mergeco shall cease. From and
after the Effective Time, the separate corporate existence of Global Capacity
Mergeco shall cease and Global Capacity, as the surviving corporation in the
Merger, shall continue its existence under the laws of the State of Texas as
a
wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Growth. Global Capacity, as the surviving
corporation after the Merger, is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the
“Surviving
Corporation.”
2.2 Effective
Time.
Subject
to the provisions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date (as hereinafter
defined) or as soon thereafter as is practicable, the Parties shall cause the
Merger to become effective by executing and filing with the office of the Texas
Secretary of State, in accordance with the Texas Business Organization Code,
the
Certificate of Merger, in the forms required pursuant to Section 10.152 of
the
Texas Business Organization
Code (the “Texas
Code”),
which
forms shall be prepared by counsel to Global Capacity and Capital Growth, and
attached hereto as Exhibit
2.2
and made
a part hereof (the “Certificate
of Merger”),
the
date and time of such filings, or such later date and time as may be agreed
upon
by the Parties and specified therein, being hereinafter referred to as the
“Effective Time.” The parties hereto shall use their best efforts to pre-clear
the Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas in order that
on
the Closing Date, the Certificate of Merger may be filed with the Secretary
of
State of the State of Texas and become effective upon filing.
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2.3 Effect
of the Merger.
At the
Effective Time, the Merger shall have the effect set forth in the Documents
and
in the applicable provisions of Law. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Effective Time all of the assets,
properties, rights, privileges, immunities, powers and franchises of Global
Capacity and Global Capacity Mergeco shall vest in the Surviving Corporation,
all of the debts, Liabilities and duties of Global Capacity and Global Capacity
Mergeco shall become the debts, Liabilities and duties of the Surviving
Corporation, and Capital Growth shall be bound to its obligations provided
in
Section
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of this
Agreement.
2.4 Governing
Documents.
From
and after the Effective Time and without further action on the part of the
Parties, the Certificate of Formation and other Governing Documents in the
form
attached hereto as Exhibit
2.4(a)
and
Exhibit
2.4(b),
respectively shall be the Certificate of Formation and other Governing Documents
of the Surviving Corporation until amended in accordance with the respective
terms thereof.
2.5 Directors
and Officers.
The
directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be those persons set forth on
Exhibit
2.5,
each to
hold office in accordance with the Governing Documents of the Surviving
Corporation, in each case, until their respective successors are duly elected
or
appointed and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal
in
accordance with the Surviving Corporation’s Governing Documents.
2.6 Conversion
of Stock, Etc.
(a) At
the
Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part
of
the Parties or the holders of the following securities: All of the shares of
Global Capacity Common Stock, without par value (“Global
Capacity Common Stock”)
issued
and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and all legal or
beneficial rights to participate in any fashion in the economic benefits of
ownership of Global Capacity - other than any shares of Global Capacity Common
Stock that are to be canceled and retired pursuant to Section
2.7,
and
other than any options, warrants and other contractual or other rights to
purchase or otherwise acquire or convert into Global Capacity Common Stock
that
are to be canceled and retired pursuant to Section
2.8
-
(“Global
Capacity Shares”)
shall
be transferred in consideration for the right to receive, in the aggregate:
(i)
the Cash Consideration, (ii) the First Period Contingent Consideration, if
any,
and (iii) the Second Period Contingent Consideration, if any (the “Merger
Consideration”).
The
Cash Consideration payable at Closing shall be reduced by the Option Deposit
and
the Closing Date Indebtedness. As of the Effective Time, all shares of Global
Capacity Common Stock shall automatically be redeemed and canceled, and from
and
after the Effective Time, shall cease to exist, and each holder of a certificate
that previously represented any such share of Global Capacity Common Stock
(collectively, the “Global
Capacity Certificates”)
shall
cease to have any rights with respect thereto other than the right to receive,
if any, their portion of the Merger Consideration. The foregoing Merger
Consideration shall be deemed to have been paid in full satisfaction of all
rights pertaining to the Global Capacity Shares, and after the Effective Time,
there shall be no further registration or transfers of Global Capacity Shares.
If after the Effective Time, any Global Capacity Certificates are presented
to
the Surviving Corporation for any reason, they shall be cancelled and exchanged
as provided in this Section
2.6.
If any
Global Capacity Certificates representing Global Capacity Shares shall have
been
lost, stolen or destroyed, Capital Growth shall pay the applicable Merger
Consideration in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed certificates,
upon
the making of an affidavit of such loss by the holder thereof. In addition
to
the affidavit, Capital Growth may in its discretion and as a condition precedent
to the payment of the applicable Merger Consideration, require the owner of
such
lost, stolen or destroyed certificates to deliver a bond in such sum as it
may
reasonably direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against
Capital Growth or the Surviving Corporation with respect to the certificates
alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed. Notwithstanding anything to
the
contrary contained herein, the parties hereto agree that no portion of the
First
Period Contingent Consideration or the Second Period Contingent Consideration
shall be paid at the Closing.
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(b) At
the
Effective Time, each share of Global Capacity Mergeco shall be converted into
and exchanged for one (1) share of the Common Stock of the Surviving
Corporation.
2.7 Cancellation
of Shares.
Immediately prior to the Effective Time, each share of Global Capacity Common
Stock either held in Global Capacity’s’ treasury or owned by any direct or
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Capacity immediately prior to the
Effective Time, shall be canceled and extinguished without any conversion
thereof or payment therefor.
2.8 Stock
Options; Warrants.
Prior
to the Effective Time, all options, warrants and other contractual or other
rights to purchase or otherwise acquire or convert into Global Capacity Common
Stock, shall be cancelled, extinguished and terminated.
2.9 Adjustments
to the Merger
Consideration.
Without
limiting any other provision of this Agreement:
(a) Not
later
than two (2) business days prior to the Closing, Capital Growth and Global
Capacity shall jointly prepare a good faith estimate of the Closing Date
Indebtedness, together with payoff letters from any relevant lenders with
respect thereto. The Cash Consideration payable at Closing shall be reduced,
on
a dollar-for-dollar basis, by the amount of this good faith estimate of the
Closing Date Indebtedness. Within sixty (60) days following the Closing Date,
Capital Growth shall deliver to the Shareholders a certificate (the
“Closing
Certificate”),
executed by the Chief Financial Officer of Capital Growth setting forth Capital
Growth’s determination of the actual Closing Date Indebtedness, together with
Capital Growth’s supporting documentation with respect thereto.
(b) Within
fifteen (15) days after delivery of the Closing Certificate and the supporting
documentation described in Section
2.9(a)
above,
the Shareholders shall notify Capital Growth, in writing, if the Shareholders
disagree with the determination of the Closing Date Indebtedness, and the
failure to deliver such written notification within the required period of
time
shall constitute the Shareholders’ agreement to such determination.
(c) If
the
Shareholders timely object to Capital Growth’s determination of the Closing Date
Indebtedness and if the representatives of Capital Growth and of the
Shareholders are unable to agree upon a final determination of the Closing
Date
Indebtedness within twenty (20) days after the date on which Capital Growth
receives a Shareholder notification of disagreement, any Party may cause the
determination of the Closing Date Indebtedness to be referred to Xxxx &
Frankfort (the “Auditor”)
by
giving written notice to the other party and to the Auditor. The fees and
disbursements of the Auditor will be borne fifty percent (50%) by Capital Growth
and fifty percent (50%) by the Shareholder or Shareholders making the objection.
The Auditor shall, within thirty (30) days following the date the matter is
referred to it, make a determination as to the Closing Date Indebtedness and
shall be instructed that such determination shall be (i) set forth in writing
and signed by the Auditor, (ii) delivered to the Shareholders and Capital Growth
as soon as practical after the disputes have been submitted to the Auditor,
but
not later than the thirtieth (30th)
day
after the Auditor is instructed to resolve the disputes, and (iii) made in
accordance with this Agreement.
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(d) Any
determination made by the Auditor pursuant to this Section
2.9
shall be
final, binding and conclusive on the parties as of the date of delivery and
may
be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction and shall not be subject
to
any dispute resolution provision if any, provided for in this
Agreement.
(e) If
the
firm described in Section
2.9(e)
shall
decline to act as the Auditor, the Parties shall retain Xxxxxxxxx and Spira
to
act as Auditor and if such firm shall also decline to act as auditor, the
parties shall seek to mutually agree upon a replacement Auditor. Failing such
an
agreement, the declining Auditor shall randomly select an Auditor by placing
four names of the big four nationally recognized, independent public accounting
firms (Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers) or a lesser
number of names if any of the big four accounting firms is associated in any
way
with the declining Auditor or has had a material business relationship with
Capital Growth or the Shareholders within a five (5) year period prior to the
time of the selection hereunder, in a hat and randomly draw one of the names
from the hat. The parties agree to execute, if requested by the Auditor, a
reasonable engagement letter. Any replacement Auditor appointed pursuant to
this
paragraph shall be deemed the “Auditor” for all purposes.
(f) If
the
actual amount of the Closing Date Indebtedness, as finally determined pursuant
to this Section
2.9,
is less
than the estimated amount of the Closing Date Indebtedness, then Capital Growth
shall pay the difference to the Shareholders, as additional Cash Consideration
to be distributed in accordance with their respective percentage ownership
interests in Global Capacity immediately prior to the Closing (a “Shareholder’s
Percentage Interest”).
If
the amount of the estimated Closing Date Indebtedness is less than the actual
Closing Date Indebtedness as determined pursuant this Section
2.9,
the
difference shall be paid by the Shareholders to Capital Growth in accordance
with their respective Percentage Interests.
(g) Payment
of any sums required hereunder shall be made to the Party entitled to the same
on the fifth (5th)
business day following the date on which the period for objections has expired
or, if any objections are asserted, on the fifth (5th)
business day following the date upon which the procedures for resolutions of
the
objections, and any disputes arising therefrom, as set forth in this Section,
have been completed.
2.10 Stock
Adjustments.
In the
event any Stock Consideration is issued as part of the Second Period Contingent
Consideration, the Stock Consideration shall be adjusted, at any time and from
time to time prior to the date of issuance, to fully reflect the effect of
any
stock split, reverse split, stock dividend (including, without limitation,
any
dividend or distribution of securities convertible into Capital Growth Common
Stock), reorganization, recapitalization or other like change with respect
to
Capital Growth Common Stock effective between the date of this Agreement and
the
issuance date for any Stock Consideration.
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2.11 Taking
of Necessary Action; Further Action.
If, at
any time and from time to time after the Effective Time, any further action
is
necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest
in the Surviving Corporation full right, title and possession of all properties,
assets, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Global Capacity, and Global
Capacity Mergeco, the officers and directors of Global Capacity and the
Surviving Corporation shall be and are fully authorized and directed, in the
name of and on behalf of their respective corporations, to take, or cause to
be
taken, all such lawful and necessary action as is not inconsistent with this
Agreement. Capital Growth shall cause Global Capacity Mergeco to perform all
of
its obligations relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby.
ARTICLE
III
CONSIDERATION;
CLOSING
3.1 Consideration.
(a) As
consideration for the Merger, the Shareholders shall be entitled to receive
the
Merger Consideration as set forth in Section
2.6
hereof,
as adjusted pursuant to Section
2.9
and
Section
2.10
hereof
and subject to the provisions of Article
IX
below
for the First Period Contingent Consideration and the Second Period Contingent
Consideration.
(b) All
certificates representing Capital Growth Common Stock issued pursuant to this
Agreement, if any, shall bear a legend stating that such Capital Growth Common
Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act, and may not be
transferred or sold without such registration or an exemption
therefrom.
3.2 Closing.
Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the closing of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”)
shall
take place at the offices of Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx Ltd., 000 X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx,
Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, 00000 at 9:30 A.M. CST on October 16, 2006,
or at
such other place or time or on such other date as the Parties may agree upon
in
writing (the day on which the Closing takes place being the “Closing
Date”).
ARTICLE
IV
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF
THE
SHAREHOLDERS AND GLOBAL CAPACITY
The
Schedules attached hereto identify by Section and Subsection any exception
to a
representation or warranty in this Article
IV.
In
order to induce Capital Growth to enter into this Agreement and to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby, the Shareholders and Global Capacity
each
hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to Capital Growth as
follows:
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4.1 Organization
and Qualification.
Global
Capacity is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of State of Texas, and is duly licensed or qualified to transact
business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each of the
jurisdictions listed on Schedule
4.1,
such
jurisdictions being the only jurisdictions in which the failure to be so
licensed or qualified would be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse
Effect on Global Capacity. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Global
Capacity Common Stock were issued in compliance in all material respects with
all applicable federal and state securities laws and are owned solely by the
Shareholders.
4.2 Subsidiaries
and Affiliates.
Global
Capacity does not have any Subsidiaries, and, except as described on
Schedule
4.2,
Global
Capacity does not own, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership
interests of any Person. Except as contemplated by this Agreement, Global
Capacity has no obligation to purchase any interest, or make any investment,
in
any Person.
4.3 Charter,
By-Laws and Corporate Records.
True,
correct and complete copies of each of (i) the Articles of Incorporation of
Global Capacity as amended and in effect on the date hereof, and (ii) the
By-Laws of Global Capacity as amended and in effect on the date hereof are
attached hereto as Schedule
4.3.
True,
correct and complete copies of the minute books of Global Capacity, have been
previously made available to Capital Growth. Such minute books contain complete
and accurate records of all meetings and other corporate actions of the board
of
directors, committees of the board of directors, incorporators and stockholders
of Global Capacity from the date of its incorporation to the date
hereof.
4.4 Authorization;
Enforceability.
Global
Capacity has the corporate power and authority to own, hold, lease and operate
its respective properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently
conducted. Global Capacity has the corporate power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Documents to which it is a
party. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other
Documents to which Global Capacity, or any of the Shareholders is a party and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein have been
duly authorized and approved by Global Capacity, and by each of the
Shareholders, and no other action on the part of Global Capacity, or any of
the
Shareholders is necessary in order to give effect thereto. This Agreement and
each of the other Documents to be executed and delivered by Global Capacity,
and
by each of the Shareholders, have been duly executed and delivered by, and
constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of, Global Capacity and
each
of the Shareholders, respectively, enforceable against Global Capacity and
each
of the Shareholders in accordance with their terms, except as such enforcement
may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except that the availability of
equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court before which any
proceeding therefor may be brought.
4.5 No
Violation or Conflict.
Except
as provided in Schedule
4.5,
none of
(a) the execution and delivery by Global Capacity, or any of the Shareholders
of
this Agreement and the other Documents to be executed and delivered by Global
Capacity or any of the Shareholders, (b) the consummation by Global Capacity
or
any of the Shareholders of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
and
the other Documents, or (c) the performance of this Agreement and the other
Documents required by this Agreement to be executed and delivered by Global
Capacity or any of the Shareholders at the Closing, will (1) conflict with
or
violate the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Global Capacity, (2)
conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Permit applicable to Global Capacity
or the Shareholders, or by which any Global Capacity properties are bound or
affected, or (3) result in any breach or violation of or constitute a default
(or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default)
under, or impair Global Capacity’s rights or alter the rights or obligations of
any third party under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment,
acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the creation of any Lien on any
of
the properties or assets of Global Capacity pursuant to, any Contract, Permit
or
other instrument or obligation to which Global Capacity or any Global Capacity
Subsidiary is a party or by which Global Capacity or its respective properties
are bound or affected except, in the case of clause (2) or (3) above, for any
such conflict, breach, violation, default or other occurrence that would not
individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on Global
Capacity.
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4.6 Governmental
Consents and Approvals.
Except
for consents set forth on Schedule
4.6,
the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Documents
by
Global Capacity and the Shareholders do not and will not require any consent,
approval, authorization, Permit or other order of, action by, filing with or
notification to, any Governmental Authority.
4.7 Capital
Structure.
The
authorized capital stock of Global Capacity consists of 100,000 shares of Global
Capacity Common Stock. As of the date hereof, 1,000 shares of Global Capacity
Common Stock are issued and outstanding, all of which are owned solely by the
Shareholders free and clear of all Liens, and no shares of Global Capacity
Common Stock are held in treasury. Except as described above, there will be
no
shares of voting or non-voting capital stock, equity interests or other
securities of Global Capacity authorized, issued, reserved for issuance or
otherwise outstanding at the Closing. All of the outstanding shares of Global
Capacity Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable, and not subject to, or issued in violation of, any kind of
preemptive, subscription or any kind of similar rights. There are no bonds,
debentures, notes or other Indebtedness of Global Capacity having the right
to
vote (or convertible into securities having the right to vote) on any matters
on
which stockholders of Global Capacity may vote. There are no outstanding
securities, options, warrants, calls, rights, commitments, agreements,
arrangements or undertakings of any kind (contingent or otherwise) to which
Global Capacity is a party or bound obligating Global Capacity to issue, deliver
or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional shares of capital
stock or other voting securities of Global Capacity or obligating Global
Capacity to issue, grant, extend or enter into any agreement to issue, grant
or
extend any security, option, warrant, call, right, commitment, agreement,
arrangement or undertaking that will survive the Closing. There are no
outstanding contractual obligations of Global Capacity to repurchase, redeem
or
otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock (or options to acquire any such
shares) or other security or equity interest of Global Capacity which will
survive the Closing.
4.8 Financial
Statements.
(a) Attached
hereto as Schedule
4.8
are
copies of the unaudited balance sheet of Global Capacity as of December 31,
2004
and December 31, 2005 (the “Balance
Sheet”),
together with, in each case, the related statements of operations and the
statements of changes in stockholders equity and the statements of cash flow,
for the year ended on such dates (collectively, the “Annual
Financial Statements”).
The
Annual Financial Statements are to the Knowledge of the Shareholders correct
and
complete and in accordance with the books and records of Global Capacity and
fairly present, in accordance with GAAP (except that commissions paid to
individuals or entities with respect to contracts of Global Capacity are
reported on a cash basis and depreciation is recorded on a tax basis at the
end
of a tax year), in all material respects the financial condition of Global
Capacity as of the dates indicated therein and accurately reflect in the
aggregate all material aspects of the Business.
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(b) Also
attached hereto as Schedule
4.8
is a
copy of the unaudited balance sheet of Global Capacity for the seven month
period ended as of July 31, 2006 (the “Interim
Balance Sheet”),
together with, in each case, the related statement of operations (unaudited),
the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (unaudited) and the statement
of cash flows (unaudited) for the period ended July 31, 2006 (collectively,
the
“Interim
Financial Statements”
and,
together with the Annual Financial Statements, the “Financial
Statements”).
The
Interim Financial Statements are to the Knowledge of the Shareholders correct
and complete and in accordance with the books and records of Global Capacity
and
fairly present, in accordance with GAAP (except that commissions paid to
individuals or entities with respect to contracts of Global Capacity are
reported on a cash basis and depreciation is recorded on a tax basis at the
end
of a tax year), in all material respects the financial condition of Global
Capacity as of the dates indicated therein, are complete and correct in all
material respects and accurately reflect any and all material aspects of the
Business. The amount of such non-accrued commissions through the Closing Date
is
less than $25,000.
4.9 Conduct
in the Ordinary Course; Absence of Changes.
Since
July 31, 2006, except as permitted by Section
6.4(a)
and
Article
VIII
and
except as disclosed in the schedules, the Business has been conducted in the
ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and there has been
no change in the Business which has had, or could reasonably be anticipated
to
have, a Material Adverse Effect on Global Capacity or its Business.
4.10 Real
Property.
(a) Global
Capacity owns no real estate.
(b) Schedule
4.10(b)
lists
(1) the street address of each parcel of Leased Real Property, (2) the identity
of the lessor, lessee and current occupant (if different from lessee) of each
such parcel of Leased Real Property, and (3) the term and rental payment terms
of the leases (and any subleases) pertaining to each such parcel of Leased
Real
Property.
(c) Global
Capacity has made available to Capital Growth, to the extent available, for
each
parcel of Leased Real Property, all title insurance policies, title reports,
surveys, certificates of occupancy, environmental reports and audits,
appraisals, other title documents and other documents relating to or otherwise
affecting the Leased Real Property, or the operation of the Business thereon
or
any other uses thereof.
(d) Global
Capacity has delivered or made available to Capital Growth correct and complete
copies of all leases and subleases listed in Schedule
4.10(b)
and any
and all ancillary documents pertaining thereto (including, but not limited
to,
all amendments, consents for alterations and documents recording variations
and
evidence of commencement dates and expiration dates) (the “Leases”).
With
respect to each such Lease:
(1) such
Lease is legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect, except
as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar
laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except that
the availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the
court
before which any proceeding therefor may be brought, and represents the entire
agreement between the respective landlord and tenant with respect to such
property;
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(2) such
Lease, together with the consent and/or estoppel certificate contemplated by
Section
6.2,
will
not cease to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect,
except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except
that the availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of
the
court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought, on terms identical
to
those currently in effect as a result of the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, nor will the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement constitute a breach or default under such Lease
or otherwise give the landlord or lessee a right to terminate such
Lease;
(3) neither
Global Capacity nor, to the Knowledge of Global Capacity, any other party to
such Lease, is in breach or default in any material respect, and, to the
Knowledge of Global Capacity, no event has occurred that, with notice or lapse
of time would constitute such a breach or default or permit termination,
modification or acceleration under such Lease; and
(4) the
rental set forth in each Lease is the actual rental being paid, and there are
no
separate agreements or understandings with respect to the same.
4.11 Personal
Property.
(a) Schedule
4.11
lists
each item or distinct group of machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, furniture,
fixtures, vehicles, rolling stock and other tangible personal property used
in
the Business and owned or leased by Global Capacity (the “Tangible
Personal Property”).
(b) Global
Capacity has delivered or made available to Capital Growth correct and complete
copies of all leases for Tangible Personal Property (if any) and any and all
material ancillary documents pertaining thereto. With respect to each of such
leases:
(1) such
lease, together with all ancillary documents delivered pursuant to the first
sentence of this Section
4.11(b),
is
legal, valid, binding, enforceable, except as such enforcement may be limited
by
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of
creditors’ rights generally and except that the availability of equitable
remedies is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding
therefor may be brought, and in full force and effect and represents the entire
agreement between the respective lessor and lessee with respect to such
property; and
(2) neither
Global Capacity nor, to the Knowledge of Global Capacity, any other party to
such lease, is in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has
occurred that, with notice or lapse of time would constitute such a breach
or
default or permit termination, modification or acceleration under, such lease;
and
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(3) such
lease will not cease to be legal, valid, binding, enforceable, except as such
enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except that the
availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court
before which any proceeding therefor may be brought, and in full force and
effect on terms identical to those currently in effect as a result of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor will the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement constitute
a
breach or default under such lease or otherwise give the lessor a right to
terminate such lease.
(c) All
Tangible Personal Property is adequate and usable for the use and purposes
for
which it is currently used, is in good operating condition, normal wear and
tear
excepted, subject to periodic maintenance and repair in accordance with good
business practice. The Tangible Personal Property owned or used by Global
Capacity constitutes all of the personal property used in, necessary to or
required for, the conduct of the Business as conducted on June 30, 2006 and
on
the Closing Date.
(d) Schedule
4.11
lists
all personal property owned by the Shareholders in their individual capacity
which is not owned by Global Capacity and which shall not become the property
of
the Surviving Corporation.
4.12 Board
Approval.
The
Board of Directors of Global Capacity has, at a meeting duly called and held
at
which all members were present or by a unanimous written consent: (a) approved
and declared advisable this Agreement; (b) determined that the Merger and other
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable, fair to and in the
best interest of Global Capacity and its stockholders; (c) resolved to recommend
to the stockholders of Global Capacity (1) the approval of the Merger and the
other transactions contemplated hereby and (2) the approval and adoption of
this
Agreement; and (d) directed that this Agreement be submitted to the stockholders
of Global Capacity for their approval and adoption.
4.13 Insurance.
Global
Capacity has furnished or made available to Capital Growth true and complete
copies of all insurance policies and fidelity bonds covering the assets,
business, equipment, properties and operations of Global Capacity relating
to
the Business, a list of which (by type, carrier, policy number, limits, premium
and expiration date) is set forth in Schedule
4.13.
All
such insurance policies are in full force and effect and will remain in full
force and effect with respect to all events occurring prior to the Effective
Time.
4.14 Permits.
Schedule
4.14
lists
all Permits used in or otherwise required for the conduct of the Business.
Each
of the Permits is valid and in full force and effect.
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4.15 Taxes.
Except
as set forth in Schedule
4.15
hereto
and to the Knowledge of the Shareholders based on advice and counsel of tax
professionals: (a) All Tax Returns and reports in respect of Taxes required
to
be filed with respect to Global Capacity or the Business have been timely filed;
(b) all Taxes required to be shown on such returns and reports or otherwise
due
have been timely paid; (c) all such returns and reports are true, correct and
complete in all material respects; (d) no adjustment relating to such returns
has been proposed formally or, to the Knowledge of Global Capacity, informally
by any Governmental Authority and, to the Knowledge of Global Capacity, no
basis
exists for any such adjustment; (e) there are no pending or, to the Knowledge
of
Global Capacity, threatened actions or proceedings for the assessment or
collection of Taxes against Global Capacity or (insofar as either relates to
the
activities or income of Global Capacity or could result in Liability of Global
Capacity on the basis of joint and/or several liability) any corporation that
was includible in the filing of a return with Global Capacity on a consolidated
or combined basis; (f) no consent under Section 341(f) of the Code has been
filed with respect to Global Capacity; (g) there are no Tax Liens on any assets
of Global Capacity or the Business; (h) Global Capacity has withheld and paid
all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts
paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder,
or
other third party, and all Forms W-2 and 1099 required with respect thereto
have
been properly completed and timely filed; (i) Global Capacity has not consented
to extend the time in which any Taxes may be assessed or collected by any taxing
authority; (j) Global Capacity has not requested or been granted an extension
of
the time for filing any Tax Return to a date later than the Closing Date; (k)
there are no Liens for Taxes (other than for current Taxes not yet due and
payable) upon Global Capacity’s assets; (l) Global Capacity will not be required
(1) as a result of a change in method of accounting for a taxable period ending
on or prior to the Closing Date, to include any adjustment under Section 481(c)
of the Code (or any corresponding provision of state, local or foreign law)
in
taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) beginning after
the
Closing Date or (2) as a result of any “closing agreement,” as described in
Section 7121 of the Code (or any corresponding provision of state, local or
foreign law), to include any item of income or exclude any item of deduction
from any taxable period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Closing Date;
(m) Global Capacity is not a party to or bound by any tax allocation or tax
sharing agreement or has any current or potential contractual obligation to
indemnify any other Person with respect to Taxes; (n) to the Knowledge of Global
Capacity there is no basis for any assessment, deficiency notice, 30-day letter
or similar notice with respect to any Tax to be issued to Global Capacity with
respect to any period on or before the Closing Date; (o) Global Capacity has
not
made any payments, and neither will become obligated (under any contract entered
into on or before the Closing Date) to make any payments, that will be
nondeductible under Section 280G of the Code (or any corresponding provision
of
state, local or foreign law); (p) Global Capacity has not been a United States
real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of
the
Code (or any corresponding provision of state, local or foreign law) during
the
applicable period specified in Section 897(c)(1)(a)(ii) of the Code (or any
corresponding provision of state, local or foreign law); (q) no claim has ever
been made in writing by a taxing authority in a jurisdiction where Global
Capacity does not file Tax Returns that Global Capacity or a Global Capacity
Subsidiary is or may be subject to Taxes assessed by such jurisdiction; (r)
Global Capacity has no physical presence in any foreign country, as defined
in
the relevant tax treaty between the United States of America and such foreign
country; (s) true, correct and complete copies of all income and sales Tax
Returns filed by or with respect to Global Capacity for the past two (2) years
have been furnished or made available to Capital Growth; and (t) Global Capacity
will not be subject to any Taxes pursuant to Section 1374 or Section 1375 of
the
Code (or any corresponding provision of state, local or foreign law) with
respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.16 Labor
Matters.
(a) Schedule
4.16
lists
the name, place of employment, the current annual salary rates, bonuses,
deferred or contingent compensation, pension, accrued vacation, “golden
parachute” and other like benefits paid or payable (in cash or otherwise) in
2004 and 2005, the date of employment and a description of position and job
function of each current salaried employee, officer, director, manager, member,
consultant or agent of Global Capacity.
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(b) Except
as
set forth in Schedule
4.16,
no
employment, consulting, severance pay, continuation pay, termination or
indemnification agreements or other similar agreements of any nature (whether
in
writing or not) exist between Global Capacity, on the one hand, and any of
its
current or former stockholders, officers, directors, members, managers,
employees or consultants, on the other hand.
(c) (1)
Global
Capacity is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor
union contract applicable to persons employed by Global Capacity;
(2) There
are
no controversies, strikes, slowdowns or work stoppages pending or, to the
Knowledge of Global Capacity, threatened between Global Capacity and any of
its
employees;
(3) There
are
no unfair labor practice complaints pending against Global Capacity before
the
National Labor Relations Board or any other Governmental Authority or any
current union representation questions involving employees of Global
Capacity;
(4) To
the
Knowledge of the Shareholders, Global Capacity is currently in material
compliance with all applicable Laws relating to the employment of labor,
including those related to wages, hours, collective bargaining and the payment
and withholding of taxes and other sums as required by the appropriate
Governmental Authority and has withheld and paid to the appropriate Governmental
Authority or is holding for payment not yet due to such Governmental Authority
all amounts required to be withheld from employees of Global Capacity and is
not
liable for any arrears of wages, taxes, penalties or other sums for failure
to
comply with any of the foregoing;
(5) Global
Capacity has paid in full to all its employees or adequately accrued for in
accordance with GAAP, consistently applied, all wages, salaries, commissions,
bonuses, benefits and other compensation due to or on behalf of such
employees;
(6) There
is
no claim with respect to payment of wages, salary or overtime pay that is now
pending or to the Knowledge of Global Capacity has been asserted or threatened
before any Governmental Authority with respect to any Persons currently or
formerly employed by Global Capacity;
(7) There
is
no charge or proceedings with respect to a violation of any occupational safety
or health standards that is now pending or to the Knowledge of Global Capacity
has been asserted or threatened with respect to Global Capacity;
and
(8) There
is
no charge of discrimination in employment or employment practices, for any
reason, including, without limitation, age, gender, race, religion or other
legally protected category which now pending or to the Knowledge of Global
Capacity has been asserted and not settled or threatened before the United
States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or any other Governmental
Authority in any jurisdiction in which Global Capacity has employed or currently
employs any Person.
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4.17 Employee
Benefit Plans.
Schedule
4.17
lists
all Employee Plans of Global Capacity (the “Global
Capacity Employee Plans”).
Global Capacity has provided or made available to Capital Growth correct and
complete copies of (where applicable) (a) all plan documents, summary plan
descriptions, summaries of material modifications, amendments, and resolutions
related to such plans, (b) the most recent determination letters received from
the IRS, (c) the three most recent Form 5500 Annual Reports and summary annual
reports, (d) the most recent audited financial statement and actuarial
valuation, and (e) all related agreements, insurance contracts and other
agreements which implement each such Global Capacity Employee Plan, if any.
Except to the extent provided in employment agreements disclosed in Schedule
4.17,
there
are no restrictions on the ability of the sponsor of each Global Capacity
Employee Plan to amend or terminate any Global Capacity Employee Plan and each
Global Capacity Employee Plan may be transferred by Global Capacity or its
respective ERISA Affiliate to the Surviving Corporation. Except as disclosed
in
Schedule
4.15
and
Schedule
4.17:
(1)
with
respect to each Global Capacity Employee Plan, no event has occurred, and there
exists no condition or set of circumstances in connection with which Global
Capacity would reasonably be expected to, directly, or indirectly, subject
Capital Growth to any liability under ERISA, the Code or any other applicable
law, except liability for benefits claims and funding obligations payable in
the
ordinary course; (2) each Global Capacity Employee Plan conforms to, and its
administration is in compliance with, all applicable Laws; (3) no prohibited
transaction within the meaning of ERISA section 406 or Code section 4975, or
breach of fiduciary duty under Title I of ERISA has occurred with respect to
any
Global Capacity Employee Plan; (4) Global
Capacity and each Commonly Controlled Entity has made all payments due from
it
to date with respect to each Benefit Plan; (5) with
respect to each Global Capacity Employee Plan, there are no benefits obligations
for which contributions have not been made or properly accrued and there are
no
unfunded benefits obligations that have not been accounted for by reserves,
or
otherwise properly footnoted in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, on the Financial Statements; (6) no Global Capacity Employee Plan
is
a multiemployer plan; (7) there are no actions, liens, suits or claims pending
or to the Knowledge of Global Capacity threatened (other than routine claims
for
benefits) with respect to any Global Capacity Employee Plan or against the
assets of any Global Capacity Employee Plan; (8) each Global Capacity Employee
Plan which is intended to qualify under Code section 401(a) or 403(a) so
qualifies and its related trust is exempt from taxation under Code section
501(a); (9) each Global Capacity Employee Plan that is not qualified under
Code
section 401(a) or 403(a) is exempt from Part 2, 3 and 4 of Title I of ERISA
as
an unfunded plan that is maintained primarily for the purpose of providing
deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated
employees, pursuant to ERISA sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1); (10)
no
assets of Global Capacity are allocated to or held in a “rabbi trust” or similar
funding vehicle; (11) each Global Capacity Employee Plan that is a “group health
plan” (as defined in ERISA section 607(1) or Code section 5001(b)(1) has been
operated at all times in compliance with the provisions of COBRA, HIPAA and
any
applicable, similar state law.
Except
as
disclosed in Schedule
4.17,
the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not: (i)
entitle any current or former employee of Global Capacity to severance pay,
unemployment compensation or any similar payment; (ii) accelerate the time
of
payment or vesting, or increase the amount of any compensation due to, or in
respect of, any current or former employee of Global Capacity; (iii) result
in
or satisfy a condition to the payment of compensation that would, in combination
with any other payment, result in an “excess parachute payment” within the
meaning of Code section 280G(b); or (iv) constitute or involve a prohibited
transaction (as defined in ERISA section 406 or Code section 4975), constitute
or involve a breach of fiduciary responsibility within the meaning of ERISA
section 502(l) or otherwise violate Part 4 of Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA.
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4.18 Environmental
Matters.
To its
Knowledge: (a) Global Capacity has all Environmental Permits which are required
under Environmental Laws, (b) Global Capacity is in material compliance with
all
terms and conditions of such Environmental Permits, (c) Global Capacity is
in
material compliance with all Environmental Laws and any other limitations,
restrictions, conditions, standards, prohibitions, requirements, obligations,
schedules and timetables contained in such Environmental Laws or contained
in
any regulation, code, plan, governmental Order, notice or demand letter issued,
entered, promulgated or approved thereunder, (d) there has not been any event,
condition, circumstance, activity, practice, incident, action or plan which
will
interfere with or prevent continued compliance with the terms of such
Environmental Permits or which would give rise to any liability under any
Environmental Law or give rise to any common law or statutory liability, based
on or resulting from Global Capacity’s or its agents’ manufacture, processing,
distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling, or
the
emission, discharge, or release into the environment, of any Hazardous
Substance, and (e) Global Capacity has taken all actions reasonably necessary
under applicable requirements of Environmental Law to register any products
or
materials required to be registered by Global Capacity (or any of its agents)
thereunder.
4.19 Certain
Interests.
(a) No
officer, director or stockholder of Global Capacity, and no spouse and to the
Knowledge of Global Capacity, no relative (or relative of such spouse) who
resides with, or is a dependent of, any such officer or director:
(1) has
any
direct or indirect financial interest in any competitor, supplier or customer
of
Global Capacity (except as described on Schedule
4.2),
provided, however, that the ownership of securities representing no more than
three percent (3%) of the outstanding voting power of any competitor, supplier
or customer, and which are also listed on any national securities exchange
or
traded actively in the national over-the-counter market, shall not be deemed
to
be a “financial interest” so long as the Person owning such securities has no
other connection or relationship with such competitor, supplier or
customer;
(2) owns,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, or has any other interest in any
tangible or intangible property which Global Capacity uses or has used in the
conduct of the Business or otherwise; or
(3) has
outstanding any Indebtedness to Global Capacity.
(b) Global
Capacity has no Indebtedness, liabilities, nor any other obligation of any
nature whatsoever to, any officer, director or stockholder of Global Capacity
or
any spouse or to the Knowledge of Global Capacity to any relative (or relative
of such spouse) who resides with, or is a dependent of, any such officer,
director or stockholder.
4.20 Litigation.
Except
as set forth in Schedule
4.20,
there
are no Actions pending, or to Global Capacity’s Knowledge, threatened, against,
relating to or affecting Global Capacity or the Business before any Court,
Governmental Agency or any arbitrator or mediator. Neither Global Capacity,
nor
any Shareholder is subject to any Order which prohibits or restricts the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or restricts in any way
the
ownership or operations of Global Capacity or the Business.
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4.21 Intellectual
Property and Web Sites.
Except
as set forth in Schedule
4.27
and
except for software, content, or other similar services/property purchased
by
Global Capacity on a non-exclusive basis through contracts with vendors, all
of
which contracts are in full force and effect and none of which contracts are
currently subject to any contractual disputes nor have been threatened with
cancellation or non-renewal by such vendors, Global Capacity has the exclusive
rights, titles and interests in and to any and all Intellectual Property and
all
of the Web Sites used by, being developed by, or otherwise associated with
the
present or future operations of the Business, as reasonably anticipated by
Global Capacity.
4.22 Inventories.
The
Inventories reflected in the Financial Statements, if any, are of merchantable
quality, which can be sold in the ordinary course of the Business.
4.23 Receivables.
The
Receivables reflected in the Financial Statements consist solely of bona fide
accounts receivable generated by the Business in the ordinary course, subject
to
reserves for bad debt maintained consistently with the bad debt reserve
reflected in the Annual Financial Statements.
4.24 Residency;
Investment Sophistication; Backgrounds.
Each of
the Shareholders: (a) is a resident of Texas; (b) either alone or with his
purchaser representative has such knowledge and experience in financial and
business matters that he is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of making
an investment in Capital Growth Common Stock (to the extent any such Common
Stock is issued as Merger Consideration); (c) has received, read and understands
the public filings of Capital Growth with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”),
including but not limited to Capital Growth’s: (i) annual report on Form 10-KSB
for the year ended December 31, 2005, (ii) quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB
for
the quarters ended March 31, and June 30, 2006, (iii) current reports on Form
8-K from June 30, 2006 through the date hereof; and (d) has been afforded a
full
opportunity to conduct such additional “due diligence” investigation of Capital
Growth and its subsidiaries (the “Capital
Growth Entities”),
including their respective businesses, management, balance sheets, financial
results, prospects and Risk Factors as the Shareholders have deemed appropriate
and the opportunity to ask questions of management of Capital Growth regarding
the business and financial results of the Capital Growth Entities; and (e) have
retained and been advised by their own competent lawyers and accountants in
regard to the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and
the
transactions contemplated herein.
4.25 Brokers.
Neither
Global Capacity nor any Shareholder has employed any financial advisor, broker
or finder, and neither Global Capacity nor the Shareholders has incurred nor
will incur any broker’s, finder’s, investment banking or similar fees,
commissions or expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this
Agreement.
4.26 Contracts;
Status of Contracts.
(a) Set
forth
on Schedule
4.26
is a
list of all of the Contracts of Global Capacity that have a term of more than
one (1) year or involve consideration in excess of $5,000. Complete and correct
copies of each of the Contracts of Global Capacity (including all schedules,
exhibits, annexes, amendments, and modifications relating thereto) have
heretofore been delivered to Capital Growth by Global Capacity . The Contracts
constitute all of the agreements (whether written or oral) used by or necessary
to the conduct of the Business and Global Capacity is not a party to any other
agreement (whether written or oral) not included in the Contracts which is
necessary to operate the Business (as historically operated by Global
Capacity).
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(b) Except
as
set forth on Schedule
4.26,
and
except for the requirement of obtaining consents to the transfer thereof (all
of
which are set forth on Schedule
4.26),
each
Contract constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the parties thereto,
is
in full force and effect and will continue in full force and effect after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, in each case without
(i)
breaching the terms thereof, (ii) resulting in the forfeiture or impairment
of
any rights thereunder, (iii) resulting in the payment of any fees or other
charges, (iv) giving any other party the right to terminate, and (v) requiring
the consent, approval or act of, or the making of any filing with, any other
party. Except as set forth on Schedule
4.26,
Global
Capacity is not in, or alleged to be in, breach or default under, nor is there
or is there alleged to be any basis for termination of (except under non-default
termination provisions of the Contracts), any of the Contracts, and no other
party to any of the Contracts has breached or defaulted thereunder, and no
event
has occurred and no condition or state of facts exists which, with the passage
of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute such a default or
breach by Global Capacity or by any such other party.
(c) To
the
extent there is a security deposit relating to a Contract, the underlying
landlord [or vendor, as applicable,] has not made a claim in respect of the
respective security deposit and no facts or circumstances exist which could
reasonably give rise to any such claim.
4.27 No
Undisclosed Liabilities.
Except
as set forth on Schedule
4.27,
Global
Capacity is not subject to any liability (including, without limitation,
unasserted claims), whether absolute, contingent, accrued or otherwise, which
is
not shown or which is in excess of amounts shown or reserved for in the Interim
Balance Sheet, other than liabilities of the same nature as those set forth
in
the Interim Balance Sheet and reasonably incurred in the ordinary course of
the
Business after the Interim Balance Sheet Date.
ARTICLE
V
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF
CAPITAL
GROWTH AND GLOBAL CAPACITY MERGECO
In
order
to induce Global Capacity and the Shareholders to enter into this Agreement
and
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Capital Growth represents
and warrants to Global Capacity, and the Shareholders as follows:
5.1 Organization
and Qualification.
Each of
Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its respective state
of
incorporation. Each of Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco is duly
qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation to conduct business, and is
in
good standing, under the laws of each jurisdiction where the character of the
properties owned, leased or operated by it, or the nature of its activities,
makes such qualification or licensing necessary, except where the failure to
be
so qualified, licensed or in good standing, individually or in the aggregate,
has not had and would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Capital Growth
and
Global Capacity Mergeco. Neither Capital Growth, nor Global Capacity Mergeco
is
in default under or in violation of any provision of its Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws. All of the issued and outstanding shares of capital
stock of, or other equity interests in, the Global Capacity Mergeco are: (a)
duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable; (b) owned, directly
or indirectly by Capital Growth free and clear of all Liens; and (c) free of
any
restriction, including, without limitation, any restriction which prevents
the
payment of dividends to Capital Growth, or otherwise restricts the right to
vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such capital stock or other ownership
interest other than restrictions under the Securities Act and state securities
laws.
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5.2 Capital
Structure.
The
authorized capital stock of Capital Growth consists of (a) 25,000,000 shares
of
Capital Growth Common Stock $.0001 par value per share and (b) 2,000,000 shares
of “blank check” Preferred Stock (“Capital
Growth Preferred Stock”).
100,000 shares of the Capital Growth Preferred Stock have been designated as
Series A Preferred Stock and 100,000 shares have been designated as Series
B
Preferred Stock. As of the date of this Agreement: (1) 21,015,069 shares of
Capital Growth Common Stock were issued and outstanding; and (2) 2,651.53 shares
of Series B Preferred Stock were issued or outstanding. Except as described
above and with respect to the outstanding convertible debentures and stock
options of Capital Growth, there were no shares of voting or non-voting capital
stock, equity interests or other securities of Capital Growth authorized,
issued, reserved for issuance or otherwise outstanding. All outstanding shares
of Capital Growth Common Stock are, and all shares of Capital Growth Common
Stock to be issued in connection with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will be, when issued in accordance with the
terms
hereof, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and
not
subject to, or issued in violation of, any kind of preemptive, subscription
or
any kind of similar rights. Except as provided hereunder, neither Capital
Growth, nor Global Capacity Mergeco is subject to any obligation or requirement
to provide funds for, or to make any investment (in the form of a loan or
capital contribution) to or in any Person. All of the issued and outstanding
shares of Capital Growth Common Stock were issued in compliance in all material
respects with all applicable federal and state securities laws. The authorized
capital stock of each Global Capacity Mergeco consists of 1,000 shares of common
stock, 100 of which are duly authorized, validly issued and fully paid and
non-assessable, and all of which are, and at the Closing Date will be, owned
by
Capital Growth free and clear of any Liens.
5.3 Authorization;
Enforceability.
Each of
Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco has the corporate power and authority
to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Documents to which
it is a party. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the
other Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein and therein have been duly authorized and approved by each
of Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco, and no other action on the part
of any of them is necessary in order to give effect thereto. This Agreement
and
each of the other Documents to be executed and delivered by each of Capital
Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco have been duly executed and delivered by,
and
constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of, each of them,
enforceable against each of them, in accordance with their terms, except as
such
enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except that the
availability of equitable remedies is subject to the discretion of the court
before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.
5.4 No
Violation or Conflict.
None of
(a) the execution and delivery by Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco
of
this Agreement and the other Documents to be executed and delivered by each
of
Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco, (b) consummation by each of Capital
Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the other Documents, or (c) the performance of this Agreement
and
the other Documents required by this Agreement to be executed and delivered
by
each of Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco at the Closing, will (1)
conflict with or violate the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of any of
them, (2) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Permit applicable to any
of
them, or (3) conflict with or violate any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease or other instrument or
obligation to which any of them is a party or by which any of their respective
properties may be bound or affected.
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5.5 Governmental
Consents and Approvals.
Except
for filings required by applicable Securities Laws or exchanges, the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Documents by each
of
Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco do not and will not require any
consent, approval, authorization, Permit or other order of, action by, filing
with or notification to, any Governmental Authority.
5.6 Litigation.
Except
as set forth on Schedule
5.6,
there
is no suit, action, arbitration, claim, governmental or other proceeding before
any Governmental Authority pending or, to the Knowledge of Capital Growth,
threatened, against Capital Growth, or Global Capacity Mergeco.
5.7 Interim
Operations.
Global
Capacity Mergeco was formed solely for the purpose of engaging in the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and has engaged in no other
business activities and has conducted its operations only as contemplated in
this Agreement.
5.8 Brokers.
Capital
Growth has not employed any financial advisor, broker or finder, and Capital
Growth has not incurred and will not incur any broker’s, finder’s, investment
banking or similar fees, commissions or expenses in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.9 Board
Approval.
The
Boards of Directors of Capital Growth and of Global Capacity Mergeco has, each
at a meeting duly called and held at which all members of such Board were
present or by a unanimous written consent: (a) approved this Agreement; (b)
determined that the Merger and other transactions contemplated by this Agreement
are advisable, fair to and in the best interest of such entity and each of
their
respective stockholders; (c) resolved to recommend to the stockholders of Global
Capacity Mergeco (1) the approval of the Merger and the other transactions
contemplated hereby and (2) the approval and adoption of this Agreement; and
(d)
directed that this Agreement be submitted to the stockholders of Global Capacity
Mergeco for its approval and adoption.
5.10 Working
Capital.
At
Closing, Capital Growth shall fund the Surviving Corporation with an interim
working capital line of credit (the “Internal
Credit Line”)
of not
less than sixty percent (60%) of the prior month’s Gross Revenues of Global
Capacity (or the Surviving Corporation), less cash on hand of Global Capacity
(or the Surviving Corporation), but not less than $350,000. The Internal Credit
Line shall be used to fund the Surviving Corporation’s working capital needs
pending further integration of the Surviving Corporation’s operations with
Capital Growth. At Closing, the Internal Credit Line shall be funded by a
deposit of an amount equal to the face amount of such line (determined as
provided above) into a bank account established for the Surviving Corporation.
The signature of the CEO or CFO of Capital Growth shall be required for draws
from this account. Capital Growth agrees that, to the extent of availability
on
the Internal Line of Credit, draws shall be made on such Line of Credit on
a
timely basis to pay the Surviving Corporation’s payables within payment terms.
The amount, terms and procedures of the Internal Credit Line shall be reviewed
by Capital Growth every six (6) months until alternate credit sources are
established. The parties expect that this Internal Credit Line shall be an
interim arrangement only and shall be replaced by other provisions to be
established to meet the working capital needs of the Surviving Corporation
after
such integration is completed. The existing lines of credit of Global Capacity
shall be paid in full by the Surviving Corporation before or at the
Closing.
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ARTICLE
VI
COVENANTS
6.1 Performance.
Subject
to the terms and conditions provided in this Agreement, each of the Parties
shall use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to
be
taken as promptly as practicable all reasonable actions that are within its
power to cause to be performed and fulfilled those of the conditions precedent
to its obligations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
that are dependent upon its actions, including obtaining all necessary
approvals, to the end that the transactions contemplated hereby will be fully
and timely consummated.
6.2 Regulatory
and Other Authorizations; Notices and Consents.
(a) Each
of
the Parties will use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all
authorizations, consents, orders and approvals of all Governmental Authorities
and officials that may be or become necessary for its execution and delivery
of,
and the performance of its obligations pursuant to, this Agreement and the
other
Documents and will cooperate fully with each of the Parties in promptly seeking
to obtain all such authorizations, consents, orders and approvals.
(b) Each
of
the Parties shall give promptly such notices to third parties and use its
commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such third party consents and estoppel
certificates as the Parties may deem necessary or desirable in connection with
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
other Documents. The Parties shall cooperate with each other and use all
reasonable efforts to assist in giving such notices and obtaining such consents
and estoppel certificates.
6.3 Notification.
From
the date this Agreement is signed by the Parties until the Closing, each Party
to this Agreement shall promptly notify the other Parties in writing of the
occurrence, or pending or threatened occurrence, of (a) any event that would
constitute a breach or violation of this Agreement by any Party or that could
reasonably be anticipated to cause any representation or warranty made by the
notifying Party in this Agreement to be false or misleading in any respect
(including without limitation, any event or circumstance which would have been
required to be disclosed on the applicable schedules if such event or
circumstance occurred or existed on or prior to the date of this Agreement),
and
(b) all other material developments affecting the assets, liabilities, business,
financial condition, operations, results of operations, customer or supplier
relations, employee relations, projections or prospects of such Party. Any
such
notification shall not limit or alter any of the representations, warranties
or
covenants of the parties set forth in this Agreement or any rights or remedies
a
Party may have with respect to a breach of any representation, warranty or
covenant.
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6.4 Conduct
of Business Pending Closing.
(a) At
all
times prior to the Closing Date, Global Capacity covenants and agrees that
it
shall conduct the Business only in the ordinary course of its Business
consistent with past practices, and Global Capacity shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts consistent with past practices to preserve intact the
Business and to keep available satisfactory relationships with suppliers,
customers and others having business relationships with it.
(b) From
the
date of this Agreement until the Closing Date there shall not be any material
increases or decreases in compensation, capital expenditures, asset sales or
affiliate transactions involving Global Capacity or any Shareholders, nor shall
there be any unusual cash withdrawals, unusual payments, unusual contracts
or
contract provisions, or other unusual transactions or business practices
involving Global Capacity or any Shareholders.
(c) At
all
times prior to the Closing Date, except as otherwise set forth in this
Agreement, Global Capacity Mergeco covenants and agrees that it will not,
directly or indirectly, conduct any business or incur any Liabilities
(contingent or otherwise).
(d) Global
Capacity and the Shareholders agree that during the period from the date of
signing of this Agreement until the Closing Date, they shall each refrain from
entering into, participating in, or responding to, any other negotiations,
discussions, contracts, letters of intent, or other arrangements of any nature
with any third parties (other than Capital Growth) regarding a disposition
of
Global Capacity’s Business or assets, the sale of the stock or equity interests
of Global Capacity, or any other actions which might have the effect of
impeding, delaying or making more costly the Merger, provided,
however,
that
this agreement shall no longer be legally binding upon Global Capacity, or
the
Shareholders if the Closing has not occurred by October 16, 2006.
ARTICLE
VII
EMPLOYMENT
MATTERS
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SURVIVING
CORPORATION
POST-CLOSING
7.1 Employment
Matters.
On the
Closing Date, there will be no changes in the employment status, or in the
terms
and conditions of employment, of the employees of Global Capacity prior to
the
Merger. On or before the Closing Date, Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx (the “Executives”)
shall
be employed by the Surviving Corporation pursuant to written employment
agreements containing customary terms and conditions, including without
limitation, restrictions regarding disclosure of confidential information,
covenants prohibiting non-solicitation of employees and customers and covenants
concerning non-competition with the Surviving Corporation. These covenants
shall
continue during the term of employment and for a term of two years thereafter.
The employment agreements shall provide for salary at a base compensation level
of $110,000 per annum and shall provide that the Executives are entitled to
participate in such discretionary bonus plans as may be offered, from time
to
time, by the Surviving Corporation.
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7.2 Management
of Surviving Corporation.
Xxxxxxx
and Xxxxx shall use good faith efforts to perform such tasks reasonably assigned
to them by the Surviving Corporation for so long as they are employed by such
corporation. The efforts of Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx shall be equivalent to their
efforts on behalf of Global Capacity before the merger transaction. There will
not be any significant increases in the duties required of either of Xxxxxxx
or
Xxxxx or change of title to a lesser title than either of them had before the
merger transaction. Neither Xxxxxxx nor Xxxxx shall be required to relocate
their personal residence or to be out of Houston, Texas for excessive amounts
of
time in any one year.
ARTICLE
VIII
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS
8.1 Sale
and Assignment of Intellectual Property.
The
Shareholders shall, at Closing quit claim, convey, give, grant, assign and
transfer to Global Capacity, without warranty of any kind, any and all rights,
titles and interests of any nature whatsoever that either of them may have
in or
to the ownership or use of any and all Intellectual Property and Web Sites
used
in or associated with Global Capacity or the Business.
8.2 Sale
and Assignment of All Internet Interests.
The
Shareholders shall, at Closing, sell, convey, give, grant, assign and transfer
to Global Capacity any and all rights, titles and interests of any nature
whatsoever, legal or beneficial, active or passive, that such Shareholders
may
have in or to any other Person, business or web site relating to the Business,
it being expressly acknowledged and agreed by such Shareholders that it is
the
intent of the Parties and of this Agreement that following the Merger the
Shareholders’ only business interests in regard to the Business will be their
interests in Capital Growth, if any. The interests to the assignment to Global
Capacity hereunder shall include the domain names attached hereto on
Schedule
8.2
(the
“Domain
Names”).
ARTICLE
IX
CONTINGENT
CONSIDERATION
9.1 Contingent
Consideration.
Following the Closing Date, the Shareholders shall be eligible to receive
Contingent Consideration as set forth below:
(a) The
Shareholders are collectively eligible to receive up to a $3,000,000 cash
payment (the “First
Period Contingent Consideration”),
to be
allocated between them in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests,
contingent upon the Surviving Corporation generating certain levels of
Annualized Gross Revenues and Annualized Gross Margins, as of the First
Measurement Month. The aggregate amount of the First Period Contingent
Consideration to be paid to the Shareholders, as a group, is as set forth
below:
(i) if
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, are at least
$9,000,000, but less than $10,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First Measurement Month, is at least
$2,700,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration shall be $1,500,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, exceed
$10,000,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration of $1,500,000 shall
nonetheless still be paid if the Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First
Measurement Month, exceeds $2,700,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement
Month.;
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(ii) if
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, are at least
$10,000,000, but less than $11,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First Measurement Month, is at least
$3,000,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration shall be $2,000,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, exceed
$11,000,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration of $2,000,000 shall
nonetheless still be paid if the Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First
Measurement Month, exceeds $3,000,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27.27% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement
Month;
(iii) if
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, are at least
$11,000,000, but less than $12,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First Measurement Month, is at least
$3,300,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration shall be $2,500,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, exceed
$12,000,000, then the First Period Contingent Consideration of $2,500,000 shall
nonetheless still be paid if Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First
Measurement Month, exceeds $3,300,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27.5% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement
Month;
(iv) if
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First Measurement Month, are $12,000,000
or more and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the First Measurement Month, is at least
30%
of Annualized Gross Revenues, then the First Period Contingent Consideration
shall be $3,000,000. If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the First
Measurement Month, exceed $12,000,000, but the Annualized Gross Margin, based
on
the First Measurement Month, is less than 30% of Annualized Gross Revenues,
then
the First Period Contingent Consideration of $3,000,000 shall nonetheless still
be paid if: (A) for Annualized Gross Revenues between $12,000,000 and
$13,400,000 such Annualized Gross Margin is at least 27.5% of Annualized Gross
Revenues for such First Measurement Month and (B) for Annualized Gross
Revenues in excess of $13,400,000 the Annualized Gross Margin is at least
$3,600,000 and
not less
than 27.5% of Annualized Gross Revenues for the First Measurement Month;
and
(v) Payment
of First Period Contingent Consideration, if any, shall be payable in full
to
the Shareholders on or before sixty (60) days after the First Measurement
Month.
Clauses
9.1(a)(i) through (iv) above are mutually exclusive. The First Period Contingent
Consideration shall be payable only with respect to the single clause whose
thresholds are satisfied and which results in the highest First Period
Contingent Consideration.
(b) The
Shareholders are collectively eligible to receive up to a $3,000,000 payment,
either in cash or in Capital Growth Common Stock, or a combination thereof
(determined by Capital Growth in its sole and absolute discretion) (the
“Second
Period Contingent Consideration”)
to be
allocated between them in accordance with their Percentage Interests, contingent
upon the Surviving Corporation generating certain levels of Annualized Gross
Revenues and Annualized Gross Margins as of the Second Measurement Month. The
aggregate amount of the Second Period Contingent Consideration to be paid to
the
Shareholders, is as set forth below:
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(i) If
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, are at least
$9,000,000, but less than $10,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second Measurement Month, is at least
$2,700,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration shall be $1,500,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, exceed
$10,000,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration of $1,500,000
shall
nonetheless still be paid if the Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second
Measurement Month, exceeds $2,700,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement
Month;
(ii) If
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, are at least
$10,000,000 but less than $11,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second Measurement Month, is at least
$3,000,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration shall be $2,000,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, exceed
$11,000,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration of $2,000,000
shall
nonetheless still be paid if the Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second
Measurement Month, exceeds $3,000,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27.27% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement
Month;
(iii) If
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, are at least
$11,000,000, but less than $12,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second Measurement Month, is at least
$3,300,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration shall be $2,500,000.
If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, exceed
$12,000,000, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration of $2,500,000
shall
nonetheless still be paid if the Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second
Measurement Month, exceeds $3,300,000 and if such Annualized Gross Margin is
at
least 27.5% of Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement
Month;
(iv) If
Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second Measurement Month, are at least
$12,000,000 and
if the
Annualized Gross Margin, based on the Second Measurement Month, is at least
30%
of Annualized Gross Revenues, then the Second Period Contingent Consideration
shall be $3,000,000. If Annualized Gross Revenues, based on the Second
Measurement Month, exceed $12,000,000 but the Annualized Gross Margin, based
on
the Second Measurement Month, is less than 30% of Annualized Gross Revenues,
then the Second Period Contingent Consideration of $3,000,000 shall nonetheless
still be paid if: (A) for Annualized Gross Revenues between $12,000,000 and
$13,400,000, such Annualized Gross Margin is at least 27.5% of Annualized Gross
Revenues for such Second Measurement Month and (B) for Annualized Gross
Revenues in excess of $13,400,000, the Annualized Gross Margin is at least
$3,600,000 and
not less
than 27.5% of Annualized Gross Revenues for the Second Measurement Month;
and
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(v) Payment
of Second Period Contingent Consideration, if any, shall be payable in full
to
the Shareholders on or before sixty (60) days after the Second Measurement
Month.
Clauses
9.1(b)(i) through (iv) above are mutually exclusive. The Second Period
Contingent Consideration shall be payable only with respect to the single clause
whose thresholds are satisfied and which results in the highest Second Period
Contingent Consideration.
(c) If
the
Shareholders are eligible for the Second Period Contingent Consideration and
if
Capital Growth, in its sole and absolute discretion, elects to issue Capital
Growth Common Stock to the Shareholders instead of paying cash (or as part
of
the payment), then the number of shares of Capital Growth Common Stock to be
issued (the “Transaction
Shares”)
shall
be determined based upon the average fair market value per share for the Capital
Growth Common Stock as of the end of the last full calendar month preceding
the
third anniversary of the Closing Date. The average fair market value per share
shall be the average closing price for the Capital Growth Common Stock for
such
month if it is a publicly traded security. If not publicly traded, then the
Second Period Contingent Consideration must be paid in cash.
9.2 Restrictions
on Disposition of Operating Assets.
Capital
Growth covenants that prior to the third anniversary of the Closing Date, it
will not dispose of any material portion of the operating assets of Global
Capacity or materially alter or change the character and nature of the business
of Global Capacity in a manner that would adversely affect Annualized Gross
Revenues or Annualized Gross Margins, including but not limited: (i) adding
or
deleting categories of General and Administrative Expense; or (ii) changing
the
day-to-day operations of the business. The foregoing prohibition shall not
prohibit disposition of obsolete assets or the transfer, replacement or sale
of
assets in the ordinary course of the Business.
9.3 Continued
Employment .
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, a Shareholder shall
not be eligible to receive his proportionate share of any Contingent
Consideration if such Shareholder is no longer employed by the Surviving
Corporation at the end of the applicable Measurement Month pertaining to such
Contingent Consideration, unless the termination of employment is due to the
death, disability or termination of such Shareholder’s employment without cause
or termination by such Shareholder of his employment with “Good
Reason”,
as
each term is defined in the respective Shareholder’s employment agreement. In
addition, upon reasonable written notice to the Surviving Corporation, each
Shareholders may take a one-time leave of absence form the Company for up to
six
months, without pay, at any time during the Shareholder’s employment term. This
leave of absence shall not impair the Shareholder’s eligibility for the
Contingent Consideration. In the event a Shareholder is not eligible to receive
Contingent Consideration, the Company shall not be required to make such payment
and any eligible Shareholder shall only be entitled to receive his proportionate
share of the Contingent Consideration.
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ARTICLE
X
REGISTRATION
RIGHTS
10.1 Transactions
Share.
The
Transaction Shares will be unregistered, restricted stock, and shall be subject
to piggyback registration rights on a pari passu basis to the registration
rights granted to the investors in the private offering and/or financing to
be
effected by Capital Growth prior to the Closing Date, which will be used to
fund
the acquisition contemplated hereby. In addition if no registration rights
are
granted with respect to that private offering, then Capital Growth will grant
to
the holders of the Transaction Shares demand registration rights with respect
to
one offering. Subject to underwriter cutbacks and other similar restrictions,
the Transaction Shares shall be entitled to share pari passu with all shares
of
a like class, in any and all consideration from any monetizing event including
but not limited to: (i) transfers or commitments to transfer any equity position
in a private offering or convertible debt; (ii) any public offering; and (iii)
any merger, sale, transfer, reorganization or sale of substantially all of
the
operating assets.
ARTICLE
XI
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
11.1 Conditions
Precedent to the Obligations of the Parties
.
The
obligation of each of the Parties to consummate the transactions described
in
this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment on or before the Closing
of
the following conditions precedent, each of which may be waived by a Party
in
its sole discretion:
(a) Representations,
Warranties and Covenants of Shareholders and Global Capacity.
The
representations and warranties of the Shareholders and Global Capacity contained
in this Agreement shall have been true and correct when made and shall be true
and correct in all material respects as of the Closing, with the same force
and
effect as if made as of the Closing Date, other than such representations and
warranties that are expressly made as of another date, and the covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement to be complied with by the Shareholders
and Global Capacity on or before the Closing shall have been complied with,
and
Capital Growth shall have received a certificate from the Shareholders and
Global Capacity to such effect signed by the Shareholders and by a duly
authorized officer of Global Capacity.
(b) Representations,
Warranties and Covenants of Capital Growth and Global Capacity
Mergeco.
The
representations and warranties of each of Capital Growth and Global Capacity
Mergeco contained in this Agreement shall have been true and correct when made
and shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing, with
the same force and effect as if made as of the Closing Date, other than such
representations and warranties that are expressly made as of another date,
and
the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement to be complied with
by
Capital Growth and Global Capacity Mergeco on or before the Closing shall have
been complied with, and Global Capacity shall have received a certificate to
such effect signed by a duly authorized officer of Capital Growth and the Global
Capacity Mergeco.
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(c) No
Adverse Change of Global Capacity.
No
events or conditions shall have occurred which individually or in the aggregate,
have had, or may reasonably be anticipated to give rise to any Material Adverse
Effect on Global Capacity.
(d) No
Adverse Change of Capital Growth or Global Capacity Mergeco.
No
events or conditions shall have occurred which individually or in the aggregate,
have had, or may reasonably be anticipated to give rise to any Material Adverse
Effect on Capital Growth or Global Capacity Mergeco.
(e) Governmental
Approvals.
Any and
all approvals from Governmental Authorities required for the lawful consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Documents
shall
have been obtained. The Articles of Merger shall have been filed with the
Secretary of State of the State of Texas.
(f) Consents.
Any and
all needed consents and approvals from third parties for the consummation of
the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Documents, and the
transfer of all of the Business, assets and agreements of Global Capacity to
Surviving Corporation (including all Permits and Contracts) shall have been
obtained.
(g) No
Actions, Suits or Proceedings.
No
Order of any Court or Governmental Authority shall have been issued restraining,
prohibiting, restricting or delaying, the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the other Documents. No Litigation shall
be
pending or, to the Knowledge of the Parties to this Agreement, threatened,
before any Court or Governmental Authority to restrain, prohibit, restrict
or
delay, or to obtain damages or a discovery order in respect of this Agreement
or
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No insolvency
proceeding of any character including without limitation, bankruptcy,
receivership, reorganization, dissolution or arrangement with creditors,
voluntary or involuntary, affecting Global Capacity shall be pending, and Global
Capacity shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would
constitute the basis for, the institution of any such proceedings.
(h) Global
Capacity Shares.
The
Shareholders shall have delivered Certificates evidencing all of the Global
Capacity shares to Capital Growth.
(i) Closing
Documents.
Each
Party shall have delivered to the other Parties, as applicable, the resolutions,
certificates, documents and instruments set forth below:
(1) a
copy of
the resolutions duly, validly and unanimously adopted by the respective Boards
of Directors and stockholders of each of Global Capacity, Capital Growth and
Global Capacity Mergeco, certified by the corporate secretary of the applicable
entity, authorizing and approving the execution and delivery and performance
of
this Agreement and the other Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby
and thereby;
(2) the
corporate minute books and stock record books of Global Capacity shall have
been
delivered to Global Capacity Mergeco, as applicable;
(3) the
parties shall have executed and delivered the employment agreement for Xxxxxxx
and Xxxxx, to the extent required by Capital Growth; and
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(4) such
other Documents and instruments as a Party or its counsel may reasonably
request.
(j) Estoppel
Certificate.
Global
Capacity shall have delivered to Capital Growth an estoppel certificate executed
by each landlord of any Leased Real Property, in form and substance satisfactory
to Capital Growth.
(k) Legal
Opinions of Counsel for Global Capacity.
Legal
counsel for Global Capacity shall have delivered to Capital Growth a written
opinion of counsel in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit
11.1(k).
(l) Legal
Opinions of Counsel for Capital Growth.
Legal
counsel for Capital Growth shall have delivered to Global Capacity a written
opinion of counsel in the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit
11.1(l).
(m) Capital
Growth Funding.
Capital
Growth shall have received net proceeds from a private offering in an amount
sufficient to fund the Cash Consideration due at Closing and the working capital
line described in Section
5.10.
(n) Investor
Questionnaire.
Each of
the Shareholders shall have delivered investor questionnaires to Capital Growth,
in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Capital Growth.
(o) If
for
any reason whatsoever (other than default by the Shareholders or Global
Capacity), the Closing and funding of the Cash Consideration does not occur
on
or before October 16, 2006, the Option Deposit shall be forfeited to
Shareholders and fully earned by the Shareholders.
ARTICLE
XII
INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 Survival
of Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
The
representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall survive as
follows until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, except
for the representations under Sections
4.8, 4.9, 4.13, 4.14, 4.16, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.26, 4.27 and
4.28,
which
shall survive for three (3) years after the Closing Date. All covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement (and in the corresponding covenants
and
agreements set forth in any of the Documents) shall survive the Closing and
continue in full force until fully performed in accordance with their
terms.
12.2 Indemnification.
(a) The
Shareholders agree to indemnify and hold harmless Capital Growth and the
Surviving Corporation, and each of their respective successors and assigns,
together with all of their officers and directors, from and against any and
all
losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, costs or expenses which are caused
by
or arise out of: (1) any breach or default in the performance by the
Shareholders or Global Capacity of any covenant or agreement of the Shareholders
or Global Capacity contained in this Agreement; (2) any material breach of
warranty or inaccurate or erroneous representation made by the Shareholders
or
Global Capacity herein, in this Agreement or in any Schedule delivered to
Capital Growth or the Global Capacity Mergeco pursuant hereto or in any
certificate or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the Shareholders
or
Global Capacity pursuant hereto; (3) any event, condition or other circumstance
described under Section
4.15,
or
Section
4.16(c)(4),
above,
which does not constitute a breach of Section
4.15
or
Section
4.16(c)(4),
above,
as the case may be, solely because the representation under such Section is
limited to Knowledge of the Shareholders; (4) any non-compliance with ERISA,
the
Code or other applicable law disclosed by Schedule
4.15
or
Schedule
4.17,
hereto;
(5) the matters disclosed as items 3, 4 and 5 of Schedule
4.27,
hereto;
(6) any claims or rights of Persons other than Shareholders in or to any equity,
option or other ownership position in Global Capacity; and (7) any and all
actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, judgments, costs and expenses
(including reasonable legal fees) arising out of the foregoing (any one such
item being herein called a “Loss”
and
all
such items being herein collectively called “Losses”),
if
and to the extent that such aggregate Losses exceed an aggregate of Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000); provided, however, that no Shareholder shall be
liable for a proportionate share of any Loss in excess of his proportionate
share of the Merger Consideration. If Global Capacity has aggregate Losses
which
exceed $25,000, then Capital Growth shall be permitted to apply and offset,
dollar-for-dollar, the amount of such aggregate Losses against the First Period
Contingent Consideration and the Second Period Contingent Consideration, in
addition to any other rights or remedies under applicable law. For purposes
of
clarity, “Losses”
shall
not include the portion of any damages, costs or expenses incurred by Capital
Growth or the Surviving Corporation and attributable to operations of the
Surviving Corporation after the Closing Date, even if such damages, costs or
expenses are incurred as a result of a continuation of practices followed by
Global Capacity prior to the Closing Date.
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(b) Capital
Growth and the Global Capacity Mergeco jointly and severally agree to indemnify
and hold harmless the Shareholders and their respective successors and assigns,
from and against any and all Losses which are caused by or arise out of: (1)
any
material breach or default in the performance by Capital Growth or the Global
Capacity Mergeco of any covenant or agreement of Capital Growth or the Global
Capacity Mergeco contained in this Agreement; (2) any material breach of
warranty or inaccurate or erroneous representation made by Capital Growth or
the
Global Capacity Mergeco herein, in this Agreement or in any Schedule delivered
to the Shareholders or Global Capacity pursuant hereto or in any certificate
or
other instrument delivered by or on behalf of Capital Growth or the Global
Capacity Mergeco pursuant hereto; (3) subject to the provisions of Section
12.2(e),
below,
any and all actions. costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees)
arising out of or relating to their actions in their capacity as shareholders,
officers, directors or employees of Global Capacity; (4) any guaranty signed
by
the Shareholders in their individual capacity guarantying any obligation of
Global Capacity disclosed by Global Capacity and outstanding prior to the
Closing Date; and (5) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out
of
the foregoing, if and to the extent that such aggregate Losses exceed an
aggregate of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000).
(c) Upon
receipt by a party herein indemnified of notice of the existence of a claim
that
may be entitled to indemnification hereunder, the party claiming indemnification
shall, within fifteen (15) business days (counting the day of receipt of the
claim), in the event of a lawsuit or other legal action, or thirty (30) days
(not counting the day of receipt of the claim) in the event of receipt of any
other claim, notify the indemnifying party of the existence of such claim.
The
failure to timely notify the indemnifying party shall not affect the indemnified
party’s right to indemnification hereunder unless the indemnifying party is
prejudiced thereby. The notice to the indemnifying party shall be in writing
and
shall set forth the basis for indemnification, the nature of the claim and
the
estimated amount for which indemnification is sought. Thereafter, the party
from
which indemnification is sought shall have fifteen (15) days to (i) pay the
claim in full and/or (ii) assume the defense of the claim, at its sole cost
and
expense with legal counsel who shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of the
indemnified party, until such claim is completely resolved. Notice of such
election shall be given to the indemnified party, in writing, by the
indemnifying party within the fifteen (15) day period. Upon assuming the defense
thereof, the indemnifying party will not be liable to the indemnified party
for
any expenses subsequently incurred by the indemnified party in connection with
the defense of the claim. If the party from which indemnification is sought
fails or refuses to assume the defense of the claim within the fifteen (15)
day
period, the party seeking indemnification may thereafter elect to pay the claim
in full and/or assume the defense of the claim at its expense, with legal
counsel it selects and seek reimbursement, by any lawful means, from the
indemnifying party for the amounts expended in the defense of the claim. Neither
the indemnified party nor the indemnifying party may settle or compromise a
claim without the prior written consent of the other party, which will not
be
unreasonably withheld unless the indemnifying party has failed or refused to
assume the defense of the claim within the fifteen (15) days period. The
indemnified party shall fully cooperate with the indemnifying party who has
assumed the defense of a claim.
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(d) No
party
hereunder shall be obligated under this Section
12.2
to pay
any amounts for indemnification hereunder relating to a claim to the extent
of
(A) any tax benefit to the indemnified party therefrom, or (B) any insurance
proceeds and any indemnity, contribution or similar payment paid to the
indemnified party or any affiliated entity from any third party with respect
thereto.
(e) The
obligations of Capital Growth and of Global Capacity Mergeco to indemnify and
hold the Shareholders harmless with respect to matters described in Section
12.2(b)(3)
shall
not arise to the extent that: (i) the Shareholder does not ultimately prevail
in
such action, suit, proceeding or claim; or (ii) the acts or omissions of such
Shareholder involve one or more of the matters described in Section 7.001(c)
of
the Texas Business Organization Code (or any successor code). Capital Growth
and
Global Capacity Mergeco shall be responsible for defense of matters described
in
Section
12.2(b)(3),
unless
the Shareholder’s actions or omissions come within the purview of Section
7.001(c) the Texas Business Organization Code (or any successor code). If
defense costs have been advanced by Capital Growth or by Global Capacity Mergeco
for a matter described in Section
12.2(b)(3),
the
Shareholder shall reimburse Capital Growth or Global Capacity Mergeco, as the
case may be, for the defense costs advanced if the Shareholder does not
ultimately prevail in the action, suit, proceeding or claim.
12.3 Third
Party Claim.
If any
third person asserts a claim against an indemnified party hereunder that, if
successful, might result in a claim for indemnification against any indemnifying
party hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be given prompt written notice
thereof and shall have the right (a) to participate in the defense thereof
and
be represented, at his or its own expense, by advisory counsel selected by
it,
and (b) to approve any settlement if the indemnifying party is, or will be,
required to pay any amounts in connection therewith. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if within ten (10) Business Days after delivery of the indemnified
party’s notice described above, the indemnifying party indicates in writing to
the indemnified party that, as between such parties, such claims shall be fully
indemnified for by the indemnifying party as provided herein, then the
indemnifying party shall have the right to control the defense of such claim,
provided that the indemnified party shall have the right (1) to participate
in
the defense thereof and be represented, at his or its own expense, by advisory
counsel selected by it, and (2) to approve any settlement if the indemnified
party’s interests are, or would be, affected thereby, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
ARTICLE
XIII
TERMINATION
13.1 Termination.
(a) A
Party
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in the event that one of the
conditions precedent to the obligation of such Party to close the transaction
hereunder set forth in Section
11.1
have not
been met by the scheduled Closing Date, as extended by mutual agreement of
the
Parties.
(b) This
Agreement shall terminate if the Closing does not occur by October 16, 2006,
unless such date is extended by mutual agreement of the Parties.
ARTICLE
XIV
GUARANTY
Capital
Growth hereby Guarantees the full and timely payments and performance of all
obligations, promises and covenants of the Surviving Corporation under this
Agreement. This Guaranty is an independent obligation of Capital Growth and
the
Shareholders shall not be required to proceed against the Surviving Corporation
before seeking to recover from Capital Growth. This Guaranty shall survive
any
and all insolvency actions of the Surviving Corporation even if the unperformed
obligation, promises and/or covenants of the Surviving Corporation are
determined to be avoided by the Surviving Corporation.
ARTICLE
XV
TAX
MATTERS
15.1 Tax
Returns.
(a) Subject
to Section
15.1(c),
The
Shareholders shall prepare and file or cause to be filed when due (taking into
account all extensions properly obtained) all Tax Returns that are required
to
be filed by or with respect to Global Capacity for taxable years or periods
ending on or before the Closing Date, and shall remit or cause to be remitted
any Taxes due in respect of such Tax Returns, and Capital Growth shall prepare
and file or cause to be filed when due (taking into account all extensions
properly obtained) all Tax Returns that are required to be filed by or with
respect to the Surviving Corporation for taxable years or periods ending after
the Closing Date and Capital Growth shall remit or cause to be remitted any
Taxes due in respect of such Tax Returns. If there are any other requirements
for amendment of any Tax Returns of Predecessor Entity, Global Capacity relating
to periods of time prior to the Closing Date, the Shareholders shall be
responsible for filing such returns and the Shareholders shall indemnify and
hold harmless Capital Growth and the Surviving Corporation and any of the Global
Capacity from any taxes due in respect of such amended Tax Returns.
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(b) From
and
after the Closing, the Shareholders shall indemnify Capital Growth, pursuant
to,
and subject to the limitations set forth in, Article
XII,
for all
(1) Taxes imposed on the Surviving Corporation for any taxable year or period,
or portion thereof, that ends on or before the Closing Date and (2) Taxes of
any
Person (other than Global Capacity) imposed on Global Capacity as a transferee
or successor, by contract or pursuant to any requirement of laws, which Taxes
relate to an event or transaction occurring before the Closing Date. In the
case
of any taxable period that includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date
(a
“Straddle
Period”),
the
Taxes of the Global Capacity (or Taxes for which Global Capacity is liable)
for
the portion of the period ending on the Closing Date (for which a Shareholder
is
liable) shall be determined based on an interim closing of the books as of
the
close of business on the Closing Date (and for such purpose, the taxable period
of any partnership or other pass-through entity in which Global Capacity holds
a
beneficial interest shall be deemed to terminate at such time), except that
the
amount of any such Taxes that are imposed on a periodic basis and are not based
on or measured by income or receipts shall be determined by reference to the
percentage that the number of days in the portion of such period ending on
the
Closing Date bears to the total number of days in such period beginning after
the Closing Date.
(c) Capital
Growth shall promptly cause the Surviving Corporation to prepare and provide
to
the Shareholders a package of Tax information materials, including, without
limitation, schedules and work papers (the “Tax
Package”)
required by the Shareholders to enable the Shareholders to prepare and file
all
Tax Returns required to be prepared and filed by the Shareholders pursuant
to
Section
15.1(a).
The Tax
Package shall be completed in accordance with past practice, including past
practice as to providing such information and as to the method of computation
of
separate taxable income or other relevant measure of income of Global Capacity.
Capital Growth and the Surviving Corporation shall cause the Tax Package to
be
delivered to the Shareholders within 60 days after the Closing
Date.
15.2 Contest
Provisions.
(a) Capital
Growth shall promptly notify the Shareholders in writing upon receipt by Capital
Growth, the Surviving Corporation or any of their respective Affiliates of
notice of any pending or threatened federal, state, local or foreign Tax audits,
examinations or assessments which might affect the Tax liabilities for which
the
Shareholders may be liable pursuant to Section
15.1
and
Article
XII.
(b) The
Shareholders shall have the right to represent Global Capacity’s interests in
any Tax audit or administrative or court proceeding relating to taxable periods
ending on or before the Closing Date, and to employ counsel of their choice
at
their expense; provided,
however,
that
the Shareholders shall have no right to represent Global Capacity’s interests in
any Tax audit or administrative or court proceeding unless the Shareholders
shall have first notified Capital Growth in writing of their intention to do
so
and shall have agreed with Capital Growth in writing that, as between Capital
Growth and the Shareholders, the Shareholders shall be liable for any Taxes
that
result from such audit or proceeding. The Surviving Corporation and its
representatives shall have the right to fully participate at their expense
in
any such audit or proceeding and to consent to any settlement which affects
a
Tax period or Straddle Period ending after the Closing Date. Notwithstanding
the
foregoing, the Shareholders shall not be entitled to settle, either
administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any claim for Taxes
which adversely affects the liability for Taxes of Capital Growth, Global
Capacity or any Affiliate thereof for any period after the Closing Date to
any
extent (including, but not limited to, the imposition of income Tax
deficiencies, the reduction of asset basis or cost adjustments, the lengthening
of any amortization or depreciation periods, the denial of amortization or
depreciation deductions, or the reduction of loss or credit carryforwards)
without the prior written consent of Capital Growth, which consent may be
withheld in the sole discretion of Capital Growth.
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15.3 Assistance
and Cooperation.
After
the Closing Date, each of the Shareholders and Capital Growth shall (and cause
their respective Affiliates to):
(a) assist
the other party in preparing any Tax Returns which such other party is
responsible for preparing and filing in accordance with Section
15.1;
(b) cooperate
fully in preparing for any audits of, or disputes with taxing authorities
regarding, any Tax Returns of Global Capacity;
(c) make
available to the other and to any taxing authority as reasonably requested
all
information, records, and documents relating to Taxes of Global
Capacity;
(d) provide
timely notice to the other in writing of any pending or threatened Tax audits
or
assessments of Global Capacity for taxable periods for which the other may
have
a liability under this Article
XV;
(e) furnish
the other with copies of all correspondence received from any taxing authority
in connection with any Tax audit or information request with respect to any
such
taxable period;
(f) timely
sign and deliver such certificates or forms as may be necessary or appropriate
to establish an exemption from (or otherwise reduce), or file Tax Returns or
other reports with respect to, Taxes relating to sales, transfer and similar
Taxes;
(g) timely
provide to the other powers of attorney or similar authorizations necessary
to
carry out the purposes of this Article
XV;
(h) retain
all books and records with respect to Tax matters pertinent to Global Capacity
relating to any taxable period beginning before the Closing Date until the
expiration of the statute of limitations (and, to the extent notified by the
other party, any extensions thereof) of the respective taxable periods, and
to
abide by all record retention agreements entered into with any taxing authority;
and
(i) give
the
other party reasonable written notice prior to transferring, destroying or
discarding any such books and records and, if the other party so requests,
allow
the other party to take possession of such books and records or obtain copies
of
same.
15.4 S
Corporation.
Global
Capacity shall revoke its election to be taxed as an S Corporation within the
meaning of Code Sections 1361 and 1362.
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ARTICLE
XVI
MISCELLANEOUS
16.1 Notices.
All
notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder shall be in
writing, shall be addressed to the receiving Party’s address set forth below or
to such other address as a Party may designate by notice hereunder, and shall
be
either (a) delivered by hand, (b) made by facsimile transmission, (c) sent
by
recognized overnight courier, or (d) sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid.
If
to Capital Growth or the Global Capacity Mergeco
to:
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Capital
Growth Systems, Inc.
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00
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx X
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Xxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000
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Attn:
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Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxxx
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Chief
Executive Officer
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With
a copy to:
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Xxxxxxx
& Xxxxxxxx Ltd.
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000
X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
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Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000
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Attn:
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Xxxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Fax:
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(000)
000-0000
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Email:
|
xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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If
to Shareholders or Global Capacity:
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Global
Capacity Group, Inc.
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxx
X. Xxxxx
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000
X. Xxxx Xxx Xxxx
Xxxxx
000
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Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000
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With
a copy to:
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Richie
& Xxxxxxxxx, P.C.
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000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
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Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000
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Attn:
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Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxx
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Fax:
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(000)
000-0000
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Email:
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xxxxxxx@xx-xxxxxx.xxx
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All
notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder shall be deemed
to have been delivered (1) if by hand, at the time of the delivery thereof
to
the receiving party at the address of such party set forth above, (2) if sent
by
facsimile transmission, at the time receipt has been acknowledged by electronic
confirmation or otherwise, (3) if sent by overnight courier, on the next
Business Day following the day such notice is delivered to the courier service,
or (4) if sent by certified mail, on the fifth (5th) Business Day following
the
day such mailing is made.
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16.2 Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the other Documents embody the entire agreement and understanding
between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede
all
prior oral or written agreements and understandings relating to the subject
matter hereof. No statement, representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
of
any kind not expressly set forth in the Documents shall affect, or be used
to
interpret, change or restrict, the express terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
16.3 Binding
Effect.
This
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors, heirs, personal representatives, legal
representatives, and permitted assigns.
16.4 Assignment.
Neither
this Agreement, nor any right hereunder, may be assigned by any of the Parties
without the prior written consent of the other Parties.
16.5 Modifications
and Amendments.
The
terms and provisions of this Agreement may be modified or amended only by
written agreement executed by all Parties hereto.
16.6 Waivers.
The
terms and provisions of this Agreement may be waived, or consent for the
departure therefrom granted, only by written document executed by the Party
entitled to the benefits of such terms or provisions. No such waiver or consent
shall be deemed to be or shall constitute a waiver or consent with respect
to
any other terms or provisions of this Agreement, whether or not similar. Each
such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and
for
the purpose for which it was given, and shall not constitute a continuing waiver
or consent. No failure or delay by a Party in exercising any right, power or
remedy under this Agreement, and no course of dealing between the Parties
hereto, shall operate as a waiver of any such right, power or remedy of the
Party. No single or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy under this
Agreement by a Party, nor any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce
any such right, power or remedy, shall preclude such Party from any other or
further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy
hereunder. The election of any remedy by a Party shall not constitute a waiver
of the right of such Party to pursue other available remedies. No notice to
or
demand on a Party not expressly required under this Agreement shall entitle
the
party receiving such notice or demand to any other or further notice or demand
in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the rights of the
Party giving such notice or demand to any other or further action in any
circumstances without such notice or demand.
16.7 No
Third Party Beneficiary.
Except
as otherwise provided herein, nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement
is
intended, or shall be construed, to confer upon or give any Person other than
the Parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, legal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under
or by reason of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnified
entities and persons referred to in Article
XII
are
expressly acknowledged to be third party beneficiaries of this
Agreement.
16.8 Severability.
If any
term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable
of
being enforced by any rule of law, or public policy, all other conditions and
provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect
so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated
hereby is not affected in any manner adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable
of being enforced, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this
Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as
possible in an acceptable manner to the end that transactions contemplated
hereby are fulfilled to the extent possible.
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16.9 Publicity.
Neither
Global Capacity, nor any Shareholders shall make, or cause to be made, any
press
release or public announcement in respect of this Agreement or the transactions
contemplated hereby or otherwise communicate with any news media without the
prior written consent of Capital Growth, except as may be required by Law.
Neither Capital Growth nor the Surviving Corporation shall make, or cause to
be
made, any press release or public announcement in respect of this Agreement
or
the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise communicate with any news
media without the prior written consent of Global Capacity or the Shareholders,
except pursuant to the advice of Capital Growth’s securities law counsel.
Capital Growth and Global Capacity shall cooperate in regard to the timing
and
contents of any press release or public announcement which Capital Growth and
Global Capacity shall decide to make.
16.10 Governing
Law.
This
Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be
construed in accordance with and governed by the Law of the State of
Delaware without
giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.
16.11 Counterparts;
Facsimile Signatures.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, either manually or
via
facsimile transmission of signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original
but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
16.12 Headings.
The
descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation
of
this Agreement.
16.13 Expenses.
Except
as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all costs and expenses, including,
without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and
accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby shall be paid by the Party incurring such costs and
expenses, whether or not the Closing shall have occurred. All costs and expenses
of the Shareholders in connection with the Transactions for periods from and
after August 31, 2006 shall be borne by the Shareholders and not Global
Capacity and if paid by Global Capacity, shall be a reduction to the Merger
Consideration. The costs and expenses of the Shareholders that relate to periods
prior to August 31, 2006 (including unpaid attorney fees of approximately
$7,500) may be paid by the Company without adjustment to the Merger
Consideration.
16.14 Further
Assurances.
At any
time and from time to time after the Closing Date each Party shall execute
and
deliver such other instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment and
confirmation as may be reasonably requested in order to more effectively carry
forth the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Documents.
16.15 Waiver
of Jury Trial.
All
parties hereby agree, consent and waive any and all right to a trial by jury
in
any action to construe or enforce this Agreement or any of the rights, duties
and obligations hereunder.
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16.16 Incorporation
by Reference.
Each
Exhibit and Schedule to this Agreement is hereby incorporated into this
Agreement by reference thereto, with the same legally binding force and effect
as if such Exhibit or Schedule were fully set forth herein. any disclosure
made
in this Agreement or in any Schedule or any document attached to any Schedule
shall be deemed to be a disclosure for all Schedules. If the Schedules and
Exhibits have not been completed prior to the Closing Date, the parties shall
complete such schedules within five (5) business days after the date hereof.
The
Schedules shall not reveal any materially adverse conditions not otherwise
disclosed in the Financial Statements.
16.17 Attorney’s
Fees and Expenses.
In the
event that any party seeks to enforce rights, duties or obligations hereunder
or
to construe any term of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded
its reasonable attorney’s fees and all costs and expenses incurred in the
prosecution or defense in addition to all other rights to which they are
entitled, at law or in equity.
16.18 Venue.
The
parties agree that any action to enforce or construe this Agreement shall be
brought in Delaware and that Delaware is the most convenient forum for such
action.
16.19 Review
of Schedules.
This
Agreement has been executed by the Parties prior to the completion of their
review of the schedules provided by each other. Each Party retains the right,
through October 13, 2006, to review and comment upon the schedules and to
request, in good faith, reasonable accommodations for matters raised by this
schedule review. If no schedule related issues are raised by the Parties prior
to 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2006, this right shall lapse. If the Parties are
unable to agree to Schedule matters, the Option Deposit shall nonetheless remain
fully earned and non-refundable.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each executed and delivered this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CAPITAL
GROWTH SYSTEMS, INC.
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By:
/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Name:
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Title:
Executive VP; Director
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GLOBAL
CAPACITY MERGER SUB, INC.
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By:
/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Name:
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Title:
Vice President
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GLOBAL
CAPACITY GROUP, INC.
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By:
/s/ Xxxxx X.
Xxxxx
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Name:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Title:
President
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
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JOINDER
The
undersigned, being the spouses of the Shareholders, hereby join in the execution
of this Agreement for purposes of consenting to the transactions hereunder
to
the extent such consent is required by any community property laws.
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
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