ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 10.7
This Acquisition Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into on June 21st , 2012 with an effective date of August 29, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Galt Petroleum, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Galt”), Xxxx-Xxxx Resources, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Xxxx-Xxxx”), and Xxxxxxx Investments, LLC, Albury Investments, LLC, and Velocity REI, LLC, each an owner of thirty three and one third percent (33 1/3%) of the membership interests of Xxxx-Xxxx (the “Shareholders”). Each party hereto specifically acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall amend, replace, and supersede any prior acquisition agreement, agreement for share exchange, and/or merger agreement, by and among the parties.
RECITALS
WHEREAS Galt was incorporated in the State of Nevada on the Effective Date and shares of Galt have not yet been issued;
Galt desires to acquire certain assets owned by Xxxx-Xxxx, and Xxxx-Xxxx is willing to sell such assets to Galt on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
The Board of Directors of Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx have each approved the proposed transaction, contingent upon satisfaction prior to closing of all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
THE PARTIES desire to make certain representations, warranties, and agreements in connection with completion of the proposed acquisition transaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement, and the covenants, conditions, representations and warranties hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE ACQUISITION
1.1 Transferred Assets. Subject to the provisions of Section 1.2 below, at the Closing (as hereinafter defined) and effective as of the Effective Date, and for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Galt shall acquire, and Xxxx-Xxxx agrees to convey, transfer and deliver to Galt, one hundred percent (100%) of its rights, title, and interest in the assets used in Xxxx Conn’s oil and natural gas business (the “Acquisition”). As partial consideration for such acquisition by Galt, Galt shall assume the liabilities associated with those assets, as well as Xxxx-Xxxx’x liability to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and Xxxxx Capital Management, LLC, pursuant to a Mutual Settlement and Release Agreement executed by Xxxx-Xxxx on May 25, 2011. Furthermore, Galt agrees to issue 3,000,000 of shares of Galt common stock to certain Shareholders (the “Shares”). The specific allocation of the Shares shall be further detailed on Exhibit A attached hereto. The Acquisition shall take place upon the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement and in accordance with applicable law. For Federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the Acquisition shall constitute a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
1.2 Closing and Effective Time. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the parties shall hold a closing (the “Closing”) on (i) the first business day on which the last of the conditions set forth in Article V to be fulfilled prior to the Closing is fulfilled or waived or (ii) at such time and place as the parties hereto may agree.
1
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
2.1 Representations and Warranties of Galt. Galt represents and warrants to Xxxx-Xxxx as follows:
(a) Organization, Standing, and Power. Galt is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada, has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary.
(b) Capital Structure. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the authorized capital stock of Galt consists of 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and zero (0) shares of Preferred Stock, of which no shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock have yet been issued. The Shares to be issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be, when issued pursuant to the terms of the resolution of the Board of Directors of Galt approving such issuance, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to preemptive rights. Galt has no other options, warrants, calls, agreements or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire from Galt at any time, or upon the happening of any stated event, any shares of the capital stock of Galt whether or not presently issued or outstanding.
(c) Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Minute Books. The copies of the Articles of Incorporation and of the Bylaws of Galt which have been delivered to Xxxx-Xxxx are true, correct and complete copies thereof. The minute book of Galt, which has been made available for inspection, contains accurate minutes of all meetings and accurate consents in lieu of meetings of the Board of Directors (and any committee thereof) and of the Shareholders of Galt since the date of incorporation and accurately reflects all transactions referred to in such minutes and consents in lieu of meetings.
(d) Authority. Galt has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of Galt. No other corporate or Shareholders proceedings on the part of Galt are necessary to authorize the Acquisition, or the other transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Conflict with Other Agreements; Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any violation of, or default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or the loss of a material benefit under, or the creation of a lien, pledge, security interest or other encumbrance on assets (any such conflict, violation, default, right of termination, cancellation or acceleration, loss or creation, a “violation”) pursuant to any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or any organizational document of Galt or, result in any violation of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to Galt which violation would have a material adverse effect on Galt taken as a whole. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any court, administrative agency or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign (a “Governmental Entity”) is required by or with respect to Galt in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Galt or the consummation by Galt of the transactions contemplated hereby.
2
(f) Books and Records. Galt has made and will make available for inspection by Xxxx-Xxxx upon reasonable request all the books of Galt relating to the business of Galt. Such books of Galt have been maintained in the ordinary course of business. All documents furnished or caused to be furnished to Xxxx-Xxxx by Galt are true and correct copies, and there are no amendments or modifications thereto except as set forth in such documents.
(g) Compliance with Laws. Galt is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all laws, regulations, rules, orders, judgments, decrees and other requirements and policies imposed by any Governmental Entity applicable to it, its properties or the operation of its businesses.
(h) Dilutive Securities. Galt has no dilutive securities of any kind, including but not limited to warrants, options, or employee stock options outstanding.
(i) Litigation. There is no suit, action or proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of Galt, threatened against or affecting Galt which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Galt, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against Galt having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future could have, any such effect.
(j) Tax Returns. Galt has duly filed or will file prior to Closing any tax reports and returns required to be filed by it and has fully paid all taxes and other charges claimed to be due from it by any federal, state, or local taxing authorities. There are not now any pending questions relating to or claims asserted for, taxes or assessments asserted upon Galt.
2.2 Representations and Warranties of Xxxx-Xxxx. Xxxx-Xxxx and the Shareholders hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to Galt as follows:
(a) Organization, Standing, and Power. Xxxx-Xxxx is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Utah. The company has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary except for any such failure, which when taken together with all other failures, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the business of the relevant Acquirer taken as a whole. For purpose of this Section 2.2, “material adverse effect” shall mean, with respect to each Acquirer, the result of one or more events, charges or effects which, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect or impact on the business, assets, results of operations, intellectual property rights, prospects or financial condition of such party, taken as a whole, or is reasonably likely to delay or prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Capital Structure. The Xxxx-Xxxx Shares constitute all of the issued and outstanding shares of Xxxx-Xxxx and such shares are held only by the Shareholders on the books and records of the Company. There are no options, warrants, calls, agreements, or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire from Xxxx-Xxxx at any time, or upon the happening of any stated event, any share of the capital stock of Xxxx-Xxxx.
(c) Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Minute Books. Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation and of the other corporate documents of Xxxx-Xxxx which will be delivered to Galt are true, correct and complete copies thereof. The minute books of Xxxx-Xxxx which will be made available for inspection contain accurate minutes of all meetings and accurate consents in lieu of meetings of the Board of Directors (and any committee thereof) and of the Shareholders of Xxxx-Xxxx since the date of incorporation and accurately reflect all transactions referred to in such minutes and consents in lieu of meetings.
3
(d) Authority. Xxxx-Xxxx has all requisite power to enter into this Agreement and, subject to approval of the proposed transaction by its Shareholders, has the requisite power and authority to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. Except as specified herein, no other corporate or Shareholders proceedings on the part of Xxxx-Xxxx are necessary to authorize the Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Conflict with Agreements; Approvals. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of Xxxx-Xxxx or of any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease, benefit plan or other agreement, obligation, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to Xxxx-Xxxx or its properties or assets except for any such conflict or violation, which when taken together with all other conflict or violation, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the business of the relevant Acquirer taken as a whole. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Xxxx-Xxxx in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Xxxx-Xxxx, or the consummation by Xxxx-Xxxx of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(f) Books and Records. Xxxx-Xxxx has made and will make available for inspection by Galt upon reasonable request all the books of account, relating to the business of Xxxx-Xxxx. Such books of account have been maintained in the ordinary course of business. All documents furnished or caused to be furnished to Galt by Xxxx-Xxxx are true and correct copies, and there are no amendments or modifications thereto except as set forth in such documents.
(g) Compliance with Laws. Xxxx-Xxxx is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all laws, regulations, rules, orders, judgments, decrees and other requirements and policies imposed by any Governmental Entity applicable to it, its properties or the operation of its businesses.
(h) Liabilities and Obligations. Xxxx-Xxxx has no material liabilities or obligations (absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) except (i) liabilities that are reflected and reserved against on the Xxxx-Xxxx financial statements delivered to Galt that have not been paid or discharged since the date thereof and (ii) liabilities incurred since the date of such financial statements in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and in accordance with this Agreement and disclosed to Galt in writing prior to the Closing.
(i) Litigation. There is no suit, action or proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of Xxxx-Xxxx threatened against or affecting Xxxx-Xxxx, which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Xxxx-Xxxx, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against Xxxx-Xxxx having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future could have, any such effect that have not been disclosed to Galt prior to the Closing of the transaction contemplated in this Agreement.
(j) Taxes. Xxxx-Xxxx has filed or will file within the time prescribed by law (including extension of time approved by the appropriate taxing authority) all tax returns and reports required to be filed with all other jurisdictions where such filing is required by law; and Xxxx-Xxxx has paid, or made adequate provision for the payment of all taxes, interest, penalties, assessments or deficiencies due and payable on, and with respect to such periods. Xxxx-Xxxx knows of (i) no other tax returns or reports which are required to be filed which have not been so filed and (ii) no unpaid assessment for additional taxes for any fiscal period or any basis therefore.
4
(k) Licenses, Permits; Intellectual Property. Xxxx-Xxxx owns or possesses in the operation of its business all material authorizations which are necessary for it to conduct its business as now conducted. Neither the execution nor delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will require any notice or consent under or have any material adverse effect upon any such authorizations.
2.3 Representations and Warranties of the Shareholders. By execution of this Agreement, Shareholders jointly and severally represents and warrants to Galt as follows:
(a) Shares Free and Clear. The membership interests of Xxxx-Xxxx which the Shareholders own are free and clear of any liens, claims, options, charges or encumbrances of any nature.
(b) Unqualified Right to Transfer Shares. The Shareholders have the unqualified right to sell, assign, and deliver the Xxxx-Xxxx Shares and, upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Galt will acquire good and valid title to such shares, free and clear of all liens, claims, options, charges, and encumbrances of whatsoever nature.
(c) Agreement and Transaction Duly Authorized. Shareholders are authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the Acquisition transaction described herein. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will constitute a violation or default under any term or provision of any contract, commitment, indenture, other agreement or restriction of any kind or character to which such Shareholders is a party or by which such Shareholders is bound.
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
RESERVED
ARTICLE IV
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
4.1 Restricted Galt Shares. The Shares will not be registered under the Securities Act, but will be issued pursuant to applicable exemptions from such registration requirements for transactions not involving a public offering and/or for transactions which constitute “offshore transactions” as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Accordingly, the Shares will constitute “restricted securities” for purposes of the Securities Act and the holders of Shares will not be able to transfer such shares except upon compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act or in reliance upon an available exemption therefrom. The certificates evidencing the Shares shall contain a legend to the foregoing effect and the holders of such shares shall deliver at Closing an Investment Letter acknowledging the fact that the Shares are restricted securities and agreeing to the foregoing transfer restrictions.
5
4.2 Access to Information. Upon reasonable notice, Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx shall each afford to the officers, employees, accountants, counsel and other representatives of the other company, and with respect to Xxxx-Xxxx, access to all their respective properties, books, contracts, commitments and records and, during such period, each of Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx shall furnish promptly to the other (a) a copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and other document filed or received by it during such period pursuant to the requirements of Federal or state securities laws and (b) all other information concerning its business, properties and personnel as such other party may reasonably request. Unless otherwise required by law, the parties will hold any such information which is nonpublic in confidence until such time as such information otherwise becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of either party, and in the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason each party shall promptly return all nonpublic documents obtained from any other party, and any copies made of such documents, to such other party.
4.3 Legal Conditions to Acquisition. Each of Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx shall take all reasonable actions necessary to comply promptly with all legal requirements which may be imposed on itself with respect to the Acquisition and will promptly cooperate with and furnish information to each other in connection with any such requirements imposed upon any of them or upon any of their related entities or subsidiaries in connection with the Acquisition. Each party shall take all reasonable actions necessary to obtain (and will cooperate with each other in obtaining) any consent, authorization, order or approval of, or any exemption by, any Governmental Entity or other public or private third party, required to be obtained or made by Galt or Xxxx-Xxxx or any of their related entities or subsidiaries in connection with the Acquisition or the taking of any action contemplated thereby or by this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
5.1 Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Acquisition. The respective obligations of each party to effect the Acquisition shall be conditional upon the filing, occurring, or obtainment of all authorizations, consents, orders or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or expirations of waiting periods imposed by any governmental entity or by any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.2 Conditions to Obligations of Galt. The obligation of Galt to effect the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions on or before the Closing Date unless waived by Galt:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Xxxx-Xxxx set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations and warranties speak as of an earlier date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, and Xxxx-Xxxx shall complete all government and legal process to transfer 100% of the ownership of the Xxxx-Xxxx Shares from the Shareholders to Galt.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Xxxx-Xxxx. Xxxx-Xxxx shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing, and Galt shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Galt by the President to such effect.
(c) Closing Documents. Galt shall have received all closing documents as counsel for Galt shall reasonably request.
6
(d) Consents. Xxxx-Xxxx shall have obtained the consent or approval of each person whose consent or approval shall be required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby under any loan or credit agreement, note, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement or instrument, except those for which failure to obtain such consents and approvals would not, in the reasonable opinion of Galt, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Xxxx-Xxxx and of its subsidiaries and related entities taken as a whole upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Xxxx-Xxxx shall also have received the approval of its Shareholders in accordance with applicable law.
(e) Due Diligence Review. Galt shall have completed to its reasonable satisfaction a review of the business, operations, finances, assets and liabilities of Xxxx-Xxxx and shall not have determined that any of the representations or warranties of Xxxx-Xxxx or its Shareholders contained herein are, as of the date hereof or the Closing, inaccurate in any material respect or that Xxxx-Xxxx or its Shareholders is otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(f) Pending Litigation. There shall not be any litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened to restrain or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, other than those previously disclosed by Xxxx-Xxxx, which, in the sole reasonable judgment of Galt, made in good faith, would make the consummation of the Acquisition imprudent. In addition, there shall not be any other litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened against Xxxx-Xxxx, the consequences of which, in the judgment of Galt, could be materially adverse to Xxxx-Xxxx.
(g) Liabilities. There shall not be any liabilities of Xxxx-Xxxx that were not on the financial statements provided to Galt prior to the date of this Agreement or approved by Galt in writing.
5.3 Conditions to Obligations of Xxxx-Xxxx. The obligations of Xxxx-Xxxx to effect the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived by Xxxx-Xxxx:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Galt set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and (except to the extent such representations speak as of an earlier date) as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, Xxxx-Xxxx shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Galt by the President to such effect.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Galt. Galt shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date, and Galt shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Galt by the President to such effect.
(c) Closing Documents. Galt shall have received all closing documents as counsel for Galt shall reasonably request.
(d) Consents. Galt shall have obtained the consent or approval of each person whose consent or approval shall be required in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Due Diligence Review. Xxxx-Xxxx shall have completed to its reasonable satisfaction a review of the business, operations, finances, assets and liabilities of Galt and shall not have determined that any of the representations or warranties of Galt contained herein are, as of the date hereof or the Closing Date, inaccurate in any material respect or that Galt is otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(f) Pending Litigation. There shall not be any litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened to restrain or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which, in the sole reasonable judgment of Xxxx-Xxxx, made in good faith, would make the consummation of the Acquisition imprudent. In addition, there shall not be any other litigation or other proceeding pending or threatened against Galt the consequences of which, in the judgment of Xxxx-Xxxx, could be materially adverse to Galt.
7
ARTICLE VI
TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT
6.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time:
(a) by mutual consent of Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx;
(b) by either Galt or Xxxx-Xxxx if there has been a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Galt or Xxxx-Xxxx, as the case may be set forth in this Agreement which breach has not been cured within five (5) business days following receipt by the breaching party of notice of such breach, or if any permanent injunction or other order of a court or other competent authority preventing the consummation of the Acquisition shall have become final and non-appealable.
6.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either Galt or Xxxx-Xxxx as provided in Section 6.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no liability or obligation on the part of any party hereto. In such event, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenses.
6.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of Galt and Xxxx-Xxxx. Any such amendment must be by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.
6.4 Extension; Waiver. At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto, by action taken or authorized by their respective Board of Directors, may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party.
ARTICLE VII
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Survival. The representations and warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith shall survive the Closing until one (1) year after the Closing Date. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any covenant, agreement, representation or warranty in respect of which indemnity may be sought under Section 7.2 shall survive the time at which it would otherwise terminate pursuant to the preceding sentence, if notice of the inaccuracy or breach thereof giving rise to such right to indemnity shall have been given to the party against whom such indemnity may be sought prior to such time. All covenants made by any party shall survive the Closing Date pursuant to their terms.
8
7.2 Indemnification.
(a) The Shareholders hereby indemnifies Galt, Xxxx-Xxxx and its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (a “Galt Party”) against, and agree to hold each of them harmless from, any and all damages, claims, debts, actions, assessments, judgments, losses, liabilities, fines, fees, penalties and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with any action, suit or proceeding) (collectively, “Losses”) incurred or suffered by a Galt Party, whether in an action between a Galt Party and the Shareholders or a Galt Party and a third party, in connection with, resulting from or arising out of any intentional misrepresentation, inaccuracy or willful and wanton breach of representation and warranty made by the Shareholders or Xxxx-Xxxx under this Agreement;
(b) Any indemnification payments required to be made under this Section 7.2 shall be made by the Shareholders by wire transfer of immediately available funds to Galt’s account promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after the Shareholders’ receipt of written notice from Galt stating the amount of the Losses subject to the Shareholders’ indemnification obligations pursuant to this Article VII.
7.3 Indemnification Claim Procedure. If an Galt Party learns of any matter that it believes will entitle the Galt Party to indemnification from the Shareholders under this Article VII, the Galt Party shall provide to the Shareholders notice describing the matter in reasonable detail, including the nature of the claim, the basis for the indemnification obligation, to the extent reasonably estimable, the estimated Losses resulting therefrom, and reasonable supporting documentation (a “Notice of Claim”). The Shareholders shall have twenty (20) Business Days after its receipt of the Notice of Claim to respond to the claim(s) described therein. Such response shall set forth, in reasonable detail, the Shareholders’ objection(s) to the claim(s), its bases for such objection(s) and reasonable documentation supporting its objection(s). If the Shareholders fail to provide such a response with such time period, the Shareholders will be deemed to have conceded the claim(s) set forth in the Notice of Claim. If the Shareholders provide such a response within such time period, the Galt Party and the Shareholders shall negotiate in good faith resolution of the disputed claim(s) for a period of not less than twenty (20) Business Days after the response is provided. If the Shareholders and the Galt Party are unable to resolve any such claim(s) within such time period, the Galt Party shall be entitled to pursue any legal remedies available to the Galt Party against the Shareholders with respect to the unresolved claim(s), subject to the other provisions of this Article VII, to the extent applicable.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Agreements. All of the representations, warranties, and agreements in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Effective Time for as long as the applicable status of limitation shall remain open.
8.2 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, telecopied (which is confirmed) or mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):
(a) If to Galt:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
(b) If to Xxxx-Xxxx:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
9
8.3 Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The phrase “made available” in this Agreement shall mean that the information referred to has been made available if requested by the party to whom such information is to be made available.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when two or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries; Rights of Ownership. This Agreement (including the documents and the instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and is not intended to confer upon any person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
8.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any Nevada state court or any federal court in the State of Nevada in respect of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and irrevocably accept for themselves and in respect of their property, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts.
8.7 No Remedy in Certain Circumstances. Each party agrees that, should any court or other competent authority hold any provision of this Agreement or part hereof or thereof to be null, void or unenforceable, or order any party to take any action inconsistent herewith or not to take any action required herein, the other party shall not be entitled to specific performance of such provision or part hereof or thereof or to any other remedy, including but not limited to money damages, for breach hereof or thereof or of any other provision of this Agreement or part hereof or thereof as a result of such holding or order.
8.8 Publicity. Except as otherwise required by law or the rules of the SEC, so long as this Agreement is in effect, no party shall issue or cause the publication of any press release or other public announcement with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.9 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
{Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page to Follow}
10
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agreement has been signed by the parties set forth below as of the date first above written.
Galt Petroleum, Inc. | ||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
|
||
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: President
|
||
Xxxx-Xxxx Resources, LLC
|
||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
|
||
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Managing Director
|
||
Shareholders of Xxxx-Xxxx Resources, LLC
Xxxxxxx Investments, LLC
|
||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Manager
|
||
Albury Investments, LLC
|
||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx | ||
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Member
|
||
Velocity REI, LLC
|
||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxx | ||
Name: Xxxx Xxxx
Title: Member
|
11
EXHIBIT A
Allocation of Shares
1,700,000 shares of Galt shall be issued to Xxxxxxx Engineering Consultants, LLC, the nominee of Xxxxxxx Investments, LLC.
1,300,000 shares of Galt shall be issued to Xxxx Investments, LLC, the nominee of Velocity REI, LLC.
12