STOCK PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 4
STOCK PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) entered into on, August 15, 2003 between Minorplanet Systems PLC, a United Kingdom public limited company (“MPUK” or “Seller”).), and The Xxxx Xxxxx Investment Corporation, a Canadian corporation (“Xxxx Xxxxx”).
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, MPUK owns certain shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) of Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as @Track Communications, Inc. (“MPUSA”);
B. WHEREAS, in connection with, and as a condition to the closing of certain transactions contemplated by, that certain binding letter agreement]by and between MPUSA, MPUK and certain of their subsidiaries dated August 13, 2003 (the “Letter Agreement”), MPUK desires to sell and Xxxx Xxxxx desires to purchase 20,378,517 shares of Common Stock (the “Shares” or “Securities”);
C. WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the closing under the Letter Agreement (the “Closing”), MPUK has agreed to sell to Xxxx Xxxxx, and Xxxx Xxxxx has agreed to purchase from MPUK the Shares for an aggregate purchase price of U.S.$1.00 (the “Purchase Price”).
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. At the Closing, MPUK shall sell to Xxxx Xxxxx, and Xxxx Xxxxx shall purchase from MPUK the Shares.
2. The consideration for the purchase and sale of the Shares shall be the Purchase Price. At the Closing the parties will evidence the payment of the Purchase Price by Xxxx Xxxxx and the receipt of the Purchase Price by MPUK by a cross receipt.
3. MPUK hereby represents and warrants to Xxxx Xxxxx as follows:
(a) MPUK has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement, when executed and delivered by MPUK will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of MPUK, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
(b) MPUK owns the Shares free and clear of any liens, claims, or encumbrances other than those imposed by applicable securities laws.
(c) MPUK is the sole holder of record and beneficial owner of all 20,378,517 Shares. There are no outstanding warrants, options, rights of refusal or otherwise, agreements, calls or other commitments or similar agreements (in each case, to which MPUK is a party) relating to, providing for or prohibiting the sale, conveyance, transfer, gift, pledge, mortgage or other disposition or encumbrance or the granting or permitting any person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust or other entity to acquire the Shares, or any part thereof, except as provided by this Agreement.
(d) MPUK has not granted any proxy with respect to the Shares, or entered into any voting agreement or other arrangement with respect to the Shares which restricts in any way MPUK’s voting of the Shares.
4. Xxxx Xxxxx hereby represents and warrants to MPUK as follows:
(a) Xxxx Xxxxx has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement, when executed and delivered by Xxxx Xxxxx, will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of Xxxx Xxxxx, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
(b) Xxxx Xxxxx understands that the transfer of Securities has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Federal Act” or “Securities Act”) or any state’s securities laws by reason of the availability of the so-called Section 4(1 1/2) hybrid exemption which depends in part upon the representations made by Xxxx Xxxxx in this Agreement. Xxxx Xxxxx understands that MPUK is relying upon Xxxx Xxxxx’ representations and agreements contained in this Agreement (and any supplemental information furnished by Xxxx Xxxxx, if any) for the purpose of determining whether this transaction meets the requirements for such exemption.
(c) Xxxx Xxxxx has such knowledge, skill and experience in business, financial and investment matters so that Xxxx Xxxxx is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Securities. To the extent that Xxxx Xxxxx has deemed it appropriate to do so, Xxxx Xxxxx has retained, and relied upon, appropriate professional advice regarding the tax, legal and financial merits and consequences of the investment in the Securities.
(d) Xxxx Xxxxx has made, either alone or together with advisors (if any), such independent investigation of MPUSA, its management, and related matters as Xxxx Xxxxx deems to be, or such advisors (if any) have advised to be, necessary or advisable in connection with an investment in the Securities; and Xxxx Xxxxx and Xxxx Xxxxx’ advisors (if any) have received all information and data which Xxxx Xxxxx and such advisors (if any) believe to be necessary in order to reach an informed decision as to the advisability of an investment in the Securities.
(e) Xxxx Xxxxx is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Federal Act.
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(f) Xxxx Xxxxx represents that (i) it has adequate means of providing for Xxxx Xxxxx’ financial needs and possible contingencies and has assets or sources of income which, taken together, are more than sufficient so that Xxxx Xxxxx could bear the risk of loss of Xxxx Xxxxx’ entire investment in the Securities, (ii) it has no present or contemplated future need to dispose of all or any portion of the Securities to satisfy any existing or contemplated undertaking, need or indebtedness, and (iii) it is capable of bearing the economic risk of an investment in the Securities for the indefinite future. Xxxx Xxxxx agrees to furnish any additional information requested by MPUK to assure compliance of this transaction with applicable United Kingdom, Federal and state securities laws in connection with the purchase and sale of the Securities.
(g) Xxxx Xxxxx understands that the Securities are “restricted securities” under applicable Federal securities laws and that the Federal Act and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission provide in substance that Xxxx Xxxxx may dispose of the Securities only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Federal Act or an exemption from such registration, if available. Xxxx Xxxxx further understands that MPUK has no obligation or intention to cause to be registered on anyone’s behalf or to take action so as to permit sales pursuant to the Federal Act of the Securities. Accordingly, Xxxx Xxxxx, absent some other arrangement with MPUSA, may dispose of the Securities only in certain transactions which are exempt from registration under the Federal Act, including “private placements,” in which event the transferee will acquire a “restricted security” subject to the same limitations as in the hands of Xxxx Xxxxx. As a consequence, Xxxx Xxxxx understands that Xxxx Xxxxx must bear the economic risks of the investment in the Securities for an indefinite period of time.
(h) Xxxx Xxxxx hereby confirms that Xxxx Xxxxx is acquiring the Securities for investment only and not with a view to or in connection with any resale or distribution of the Securities. Xxxx Xxxxx hereby affirms that Xxxx Xxxxx has no present intention of making any sale, assignment, pledge, gift, transfer or other disposition of the Securities or any interest therein, except for sales or transfers to MPUSA as contemplated by the certain Stock Repurchase Option Agreement between Xxxx Xxxxx and MPUSA, dated the date hereof.
(i) Xxxx Xxxxx hereby confirms that its principal domicile is in Barbados.
(j) Xxxx Xxxxx has read and fully reviewed the information regarding MPUSA set forth in MPUSA’s public disclosures and its filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(k) Xxxx Xxxxx acknowledges and agrees that the certificate(s) evidencing the Securities bear a Securities Act restrictive legend.
5. Xxxx Xxxxx, to the best of its knowledge, represents that neither MPUSA, MPUK nor any person acting on their behalf has offered or sold the Securities to Xxxx Xxxxx by any form of general solicitation, general or public media advertising or mass mailing. The only condition to Xxxx Xxxxx’ performance of its obligation hereunder shall be
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that each of the representations and warranties of MPUK made herein shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof (except for those which are qualified as to materiality which shall be true in all respects) and shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which are qualified as to materiality which shall be true in all respects) on and as of the date of Closing as though made on and as of the date of Closing;
6. The only condition to MPUK’s performance of its obligation hereunder shall be that each of the representations and warranties of Xxxx Xxxxx made herein shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof (except for those which are qualified as to materiality which shall be true in all respects) and shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which are qualified as to materiality which shall be true in all respects) on and as of the date of Closing as though made on and as of the date of Closing;
7. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer of each of MPUSA and Xxxx Xxxxx. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid and effective only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed on behalf of such party against whom enforcement of any waiver or consent is sought by such first party or a duly authorized officer thereof, if applicable. Any such waiver shall not be deemed a continuing waiver.
8. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same instrument, and this Agreement shall become effective when such counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other parties. The parties hereto agree that signatures of the parties and their duly authorized officers may be exchanged by facsimile transmission, and that such signatures shall be binding to the same extent, and have the same force and effect, as the exchange of original written signatures. The originals of such signatures shall be sent to the other parties hereto by overnight courier.
9. Each of the parties hereto agrees that, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, it shall, upon written request from the other party hereto, and without further consideration, perform such other and further acts, and execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, such further instruments, documents and assurances as such other party reasonably may request for the purpose of carrying out this Agreement.
10. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matters hereof and thereof and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, agreements, arrangements and understandings between the parties, written or oral, relating to the matters provided for herein or therein.
11. This Agreement shall be null and void if the Closing does not occur for any reason whatsoever or upon the termination of the Letter Agreement (including but
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not limited to if the closing under the Letter Agreement has not occurred by February 15, 2004) in accordance with its terms. After Closing, the representations and warranties contained herein shall survive for a period of one (1) year from the date of Closing.
12. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware (without regard to its conflicts of law rules).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as a document under seal by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
| MINORPLANET SYSTEMS PLC | ||||||
| Date: August 15, 2003 |
By: |
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx | ||||
| Xxxxxx Xxxxx | ||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
| THE XXXX XXXXX INVESTMENT CORPORATION | ||||||
| Date: August 15, 2003 |
By: |
/s/ illegible signature | ||||
| Name: | ||||||
| Title: | ||||||
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