STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 23rd day of February, 2015, by and among Xxxx XxXxxxxxx (“XxXxxxxxx”), Kennen Palm (“Palm”) and Pilgrim Consulting Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pilgrim”) (XxXxxxxxx, Palm and Pilgrim shall be hereinafter sometimes individually referred to as a “Seller” and shall be hereinafter collectively, jointly and severally referred to as the “Sellers”); and Eat At Joes, Ltd., a Nevada corporation (the “Purchaser”).
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
A. The Sellers constitute all of the stockholders and all of the directors of Franklin Networks Inc. (“Company”), a Tennessee corporation.
B. The Sellers own of record and beneficially and in the aggregate 100 shares of the common stock (the “Common Stock”) of Company (such shares of Common Stock shall be hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Sellers’ Shares”). The Sellers’ Shares constitute all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Company.
X. XxXxxxxxx and Palm constitute all of the stockholders and all of the directors of Pilgrim.
D. The Sellers desire to sell, assign, transfer and deliver to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser desires to purchase, all, but not less than all, of the Sellers’ Shares on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter contained.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Explanatory Statement that shall be deemed to be a substantive part of this Agreement, the mutual covenants, promises, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby covenant, promise, agree, represent and warrant as follows:
1. Purchase and Sale of the Sellers Shares.
1.1. Purchase and Sale. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing on the Closing Date, the Sellers shall each sell, assign, transfer and deliver to the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall purchase from each of the Sellers, that number of the Sellers’ Shares as is set forth opposite the name of each of the Sellers as follows:
SELLER | NUMBER OF SHARES THAT SHALL BE SOLD TO PURCHASER |
XxXxxxxxx | 40 |
Palm | 40 |
Pilgrim | 20 |
Total | 100 |
1.2. Purchase Price; Transfer of Securities; Allocation to Covenants against Competition.
1.2.1. The full, entire and aggregate purchase price that shall be paid at the Closing on the Closing Date by the Purchaser to the Sellers for the Sellers’ Shares shall be One Million Six Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and NO/100 Dollars ($1,643,750.00) (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price shall be paid to and allocated among the Sellers as follows:
1.2.1.1. Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred and NO/100 Dollars ($657,500.00) shall be paid and allocated to XxXxxxxxx by issuance to XxXxxxxxx of One Million (1,000,000) restricted shares of Purchaser’s common stock.
1.2.1.2. Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred and NO/100 Dollars ($657,500.00) shall be paid and allocated to Palm by issuance to Palm of One Million (1,000,000) restricted shares of Purchaser’s common stock.
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1.2.1.3. Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and NO/100 Dollars ($328,750.00) shall be paid and allocated to Pilgrim by issuance to Pilgrim of Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) restricted shares of Purchaser’s common stock.
1.2.2. The Sellers shall deliver to the Purchaser at the Closing on the Closing Date, concurrently with the payment of the Purchase Price, stock certificate numbers 1, 2 and 3 of Company, representing the Sellers’ Shares owned of record and beneficially by each of the Sellers, duly endorsed in blank, or accompanied by assignments separate from certificate duly endorsed in blank, with each of the Seller’s signatures guaranteed by a national bank or by a member broker of the New York Stock Exchange.
1.2.3. The parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that an amount equal to Forty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) of the Purchase Price each as to XxXxxxxxx and Palm and Twenty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) as to Pilgrim shall be allocated to the covenant against competition given to the Purchaser by Sellers pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement. This allocation is agreed upon for the purpose of the Parties’ agreement that the Purchase Price provides specific consideration for the covenants against competition provided under this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that the allocation is not a determination of the amount of damages that could or may be incurred by Purchaser for violation of any covenants against competition contained herein and is not intended to and does not limit any damages Purchaser may seek in connection with the violation of such covenants by any or all of the Sellers.
1.2.4 All common stock issued to Sellers pursuant to this Agreement shall be restricted pursuant to Rule 144 with a gating provision limiting the sale thereof to no more than 5,000 shares per day for every 250,000 shares of daily trading volume.
2. Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Sellers’ Shares provided for by this Agreement (referred to throughout this Agreement as the "Closing") shall take place electronically on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on February 23, 2015. The time and date of the Closing are referred to throughout this Agreement as the "Closing Date."
3. Representations and Warranties.
3.1. Representations and Warranties of Sellers. The Sellers represent and warrant to the Purchaser that:
3.1.1. Ownership of Sellers Shares. Each Seller is the sole and exclusive record and beneficial owner of that number of the Sellers’ Shares as is set forth opposite his or its name in Section 1.1 of this Agreement. The Sellers possess good and merchantable title to the Sellers’ Shares, and own the Sellers’ Shares free and clear of any and all security interests, agreements, restrictions, claims, liens, pledges and encumbrances of any nature or kind. The Sellers have the absolute and unconditional right to sell, assign, transfer and deliver the Sellers’ Shares to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3.1.2. Due Organization; Good Standing; Authority of Company. Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing as a stock corporation, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Tennessee. Company has full right, power, and authority to own its properties and assets, and to carry on its business as a Tennessee corporation. Company is duly licensed, qualified and authorized to do business as a foreign corporation, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction in which the properties and assets owned by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such licensing, qualification and authorization legally necessary. A complete and correct copy of each of Company's Articles of Incorporation, as amended to the date of this Agreement (the "Charter"), certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Tennessee (the "Department") and Bylaws, as amended to the date of this Agreement (the "Bylaws"), is attached to this Agreement as Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, and is incorporated by reference herein. The Charter and the Bylaws are in full force and effect, and Company is not in breach or violation of any of the provisions thereof. The minute books of Company containing the
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minutes of the meetings of the stockholders of Company and the board of directors of Company, which were heretofore made available to the Purchaser for examination, are complete and correct and accurately reflect all proceedings of the stockholders of Company and the board of directors of Company.
3.1.3. Validity of Agreement. The Sellers have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement. This Agreement is a valid and legally binding obligation of the Sellers and is fully enforceable against the Sellers in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity, bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally.
3.1.4. Capitalization; the Company Stock; Related Matters. Company's authorized capital stock consists of 100 shares of common stock of which 100 shares, namely, the Sellers’ Shares, are issued and outstanding and owned of record and beneficially by each Seller as is set forth opposite the name of each Seller in Section 1.1 of this Agreement. None of the Company’s authorized capital stock has been registered in an effective registration statement by the SEC pursuant to the 1933 Securities and Exchange Act, or has been qualified under any State Securities Blue Sky Laws. As such, the Purchaser cannot resell the Sellers Shares without their being the subject of compliance with State Securities Laws or an effective SEC registration, or the existence of a legal exemption from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the 1933 Securities and Exchange Act. When the Sellers tender their common stock certificates to the Purchaser, they will bear a printed legend indicating that the shares so conveyed are “Restricted Securities,” as that term is defined by Rule 144(a)(3) of the 1933 Xxx [00 XXX 230.144]. The legend will provide statements substantially similar to the following:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION, AND ARE RESTRICTED SHARES PURSUANT TO RULE 144(a)(3). THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144, AND THE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP HOLDING REQUIREMENTS RULE 144(d), WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO “TACK” THE SELLERS’ PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP PERIODS UNDER RULE 144(d)(3). THESE RESTRICTED SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO A “STOP TRANSFER ORDER” PROHIBITING THE PURCHASER FROM TRANSFERRING OR RESELLING ANY OF THESE SECURITIES EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT, APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM, THE EXISTENCE OF WHICH SHALL BE EVIDENCED BEFOREHAND BY AN INDEPENDENT LEGAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW. PURCHASERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.
In completing this transaction, the Sellers are relying upon an exemption from the above noted registration requirements contained in Section 4.1 of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Section 4 ½ hybrid exemption made applicable by SEC vs. Xxxxxxx Purina Co., 000 X.X. 000, [1953]. The Purchaser represents that it:
1. | Is aware that it is purchasing Restricted Securities as that term is defined by Rule 144(a)(3); |
2. | Is aware that the Restricted Securities cannot be transferred or resold unless they are subject to an effective registration statement by the SEC; or qualify for a legal exemption from registration the existence of which shall be determined by independent legal review; |
3. | Is aware that absent registration or the existence of a legal exemption therefrom, there is an effective “STOP TRANSFER ORDER” on the Restricted Securities; and, |
4. | Is aware that it cannot “tack” the beneficial ownership periods of the Sellers pursuant to Rule 144(d)(3) in order to satisfy its beneficial holding period requirements under Rule 144(d); |
5. | Is purchasing the Restricted Securities for its own account and for long term investment and not with an intent to publicly distribute them unless in full compliance with all applicable U.S. Securities Laws. |
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The Purchaser also represents that it:
a. | Qualifies as a corporate “accredited investor” and has assets exceeding $5 million dollars; |
b. | Is not acquiring the Restricted Securities as the result of any general solicitation or advertising by the Sellers; |
c. | Has received and reviewed such information and documents as it deemed necessary in making its decision to purchase the Restricted Securities from the Sellers and Franklin Networks, Inc.; |
d. | Communicated with the Sellers and Franklin Networks, Inc., who answered all questions posed by the Purchaser related to its decision to purchase the Restricted Shares; and, |
e. | Reviewed financial statements and other corporate documentation of Franklin Networks, Inc. |
The Sellers’ Shares have been duly, legally and validly issued, and are fully-paid and non-assessable. Delivery of the Sellers’ Shares by the Sellers to the Purchaser at the Closing on the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement will transfer to the Purchaser full and entire legal and equitable title to 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Company.
3.1.5. Options, Warrants and Other Rights and Agreements Affecting Company Capital Stock. Company has no authorized or outstanding options, warrants, calls, subscriptions, rights, convertible securities or other securities [as defined in the federal Securities Act of 1933 (hereinafter "Securities")] or any commitments, agreements, arrangements or understandings of any kind or nature obligating Company, in any such case, to issue shares of Company capital stock or other Securities or securities convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase shares of Company capital stock or other Securities. Neither the Sellers nor Company is a party to any agreement, understanding, arrangement or commitment, or bound by any Articles of Incorporation or bylaw provision which creates any rights in any Person with respect to the authorization, issuance, voting, sale or transfer of any shares of Company's capital stock or other Securities.
3.1.6. No Subsidiaries. Company does not have any subsidiaries and does not, directly or indirectly, own any interest in or control any corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other business entity.
3.1.7. Agreement Not in Conflict with Other Instruments; Required Approvals Obtained. The execution, acknowledgement, sealing, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Sellers and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not: (a) violate or require any registration, qualification, consent, approval, or filing under (i) any law, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Laws") of any federal, state or local government (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Governments") or any agency, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any Governments (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Governmental Agencies") or (ii) any judgment, injunction, order, writ or decree of any court, arbitrator, Government or Governmental Agency by which Company or any of its assets or Properties is bound; (b) conflict with, require any consent, approval, or filing under, result in the breach or termination of any provision of, constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of the performance of Company's obligations under, or result in the creation of any claim, security interest, lien, charge, or encumbrance upon any of Company's properties, assets, or businesses pursuant to (i) Company's Charter or Bylaws, (ii) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, license, permit, approval, consent, franchise, lease, contract, or other instrument or agreement to which Company is a party or by which Company or any of Company's assets or properties is bound or (iii) any judgment, injunction, order, writ or decree of any court, arbitrator, Government or Governmental Agency by which Company or any of its assets or properties is bound.
3.1.8. Conduct of Business in Compliance with Regulatory and Contractual Requirements. To the Company’s knowledge, Company has conducted and is conducting Company's business in compliance with all applicable Laws of all Governments and Governmental Agencies. To the Company’s knowledge, neither the real or personal properties owned, leased, operated or occupied by Company, nor the use, operation or maintenance thereof: (i) violates any Laws of any Government or Governmental Agency; or (ii) violates any restrictive or similar covenant, agreement, commitment, understanding or arrangement.
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3.1.9. Licenses; Permits; Related Approvals. Company possesses all licenses, permits, consents, approvals, authorizations, qualifications, and orders (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Permits") of all Governments and Governmental Agencies lawfully required to enable Company to conduct Company's business as a corporation in all jurisdictions in which is conducts business. All of the Permits are in full force and effect, and no suspension, modification or cancellation of any of the Permits is pending or threatened. A list of the Permits is attached hereto as Exhibit 3 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.1.10. Legal Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding, claim, arbitration, or investigation by any Government, Governmental Agency or other Person: (i) pending to which Company is a party; (ii) threatened against or relating to Company or any of Company's assets or businesses; (iii) challenging Company's right to execute, acknowledge, seal, deliver, perform under or consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (iv) asserting any right with respect to any of the Sellers Shares, and there is no basis for any such action, suit, proceeding, claim, arbitration or investigation.
3.1.11. Financial Statements; Undisclosed Liabilities. Attached hereto as Exhibit 4 and incorporated by reference herein are copies of the Company's unaudited balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and the Company's unaudited statements of profits and losses for the year ended December 31, 2014 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Financial Statements"). Attached hereto as Exhibit 5 and incorporated by reference herein are copies of Company's unaudited balance sheet as of January 31, 2015 and the Company's unaudited statement of profits and losses for the period ended as of January 31, 2015, (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Interim Statements"). The Financial Statements and the Interim Statements are in accordance with the books and records of Company, are true, correct and complete and accurately present Company's financial position as of the dates set forth therein and the results of Company's operations and changes in Company's financial position for the periods then ended, all in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during each period and on a basis consistent with that of prior periods. Except: (i) as disclosed in the Financial Statements and the Interim Statements; and (ii) as disclosed in this Agreement, Company has no knowledge of any liabilities or obligations of any nature or kind, whether accrued, absolute, contingent, or otherwise. To the Company’s knowledge, there is no basis for assertion against Company of any claim, liability or obligation not fully disclosed in the Financial Statements and the Interim Statements. All prepaid items set forth in Company's Financial Statements and Interim Statements have been properly accrued.
3.1.12. Tax Matters. Company has duly and timely filed with all appropriate Governmental Agencies, all tax returns, information returns, and reports required to be filed by Company. Except for accruals for payroll taxes payable, income taxes payable, and deferred taxes as set forth in Company's Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2015 (collectively, the "Accrued Taxes"), Company has paid in full all taxes (including taxes withheld from employees' salaries and other withholding taxes and obligations), interest, penalties, assessments and deficiencies owed by Company to all taxing authorities. Complete and correct copies of: (a) the income tax returns of Company since its formation, as filed by Company with the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and all state taxing authorities (collectively, the "Returns"); (b) all audit reports received by Company during the last five years and issued by the IRS or any state taxing authorities; and (c) all consents and agreements entered into by Company during the last five years with the IRS or any state taxing authorities (collectively, the "Tax Agreements") are collectively attached hereto as Exhibit 6 and incorporated by reference herein. Should Company incur any tax liability for the year 2014, Sellers shall be responsible for any such tax liability and shall indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser with respect to any action taken against Purchaser to collect any taxes for the year 2014. Company has not adopted a plan of complete liquidation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"), or filed a consent pursuant to Section 341(f) of the Code. Company is not a party to, and is not aware of, any pending or threatened action, suit, proceeding, or assessment against it for the collection of taxes by any Governmental Agency.
3.1.13. Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable. Company's accounts receivable reflected on Company's Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2015 (the "Balance Sheet") and all accounts receivable arising after the date of the Balance Sheet (collectively, the "Accounts Receivable") are bona
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fide accounts receivable, the full amount of which is actually owing to Company. To the Company’s knowledge, the Accounts Receivable will be fully collectible by the Purchaser within 90 days of the Closing Date, without offset, recoupment, counterclaim, claim or diminution. Company's accounts payable reflected on the Balance Sheet and all accounts payable arising after the date of the Balance Sheet arose from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of Company's business.
3.1.14. No Real Property. Except as set forth on Exhibit 7 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, Company does not own or have any interest in any real estate.
3.1.15. Condition of Personal Property. Attached hereto as Exhibit 8 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list of all personal property, owned by Company or used by Company in the conduct of its business, including, but not limited to, all equipment, machinery and fixtures, (collectively, the "Personal Property"), indicating whether it is owned or the manner in which the Personal Property is otherwise utilized by Company. Company has sole and exclusive, good and merchantable title to all of the Personal Property owned by it, free and clear of all pledges, claims, liens, restrictions, security interests, charges and other encumbrances. All of the Personal Property is in good repair and good operating condition, fit for its intended purposes, and is adequate for the continuation of Company's business.
3.1.16. Certain Contracts. Attached hereto as Exhibit 9 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list and copy of all contracts under which Company is providing services (collectively, the "Service Contracts").
3.1.17. Provider Agreements. Attached hereto as Exhibit 10 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list and copy of all contracts (collectively, the "Provider Agreements") under which certain service providers (collectively, the "Providers") have contracted with Company to provide services, including but not limited to any and all Ad Network agreements between Company and any third party. Each of the Provider Agreements is in full force and effect, is valid and binding upon each of the parties thereto and is fully enforceable by Company against the other party thereto in accordance with its terms. Neither Sellers nor Company has notice of, or any reason to believe that there is or has been any actual, threatened or contemplated termination or modification of any of the Provider Agreements. To the Company’s knowledge, no party to any of the Provider Agreements is in breach of or in default thereunder, nor has any event occurred which, with the lapse of time, notice or election, may become a breach or default by Company or any other party to or under any of the Provider Agreements. The execution, acknowledgement, sealing, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Sellers and the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement: (i) will not result in the breach or termination of or constitute a default under any Provider Agreement; (ii) does not require the consent of any of the Providers; and (iii) will not give any of the Providers the right to terminate any of the Provider Agreements. All payments required to be made by Company pursuant to the Provider Agreements have been paid in full through January 31, 2015. To the Company’s knowledge, the Provider Agreements are in compliance with all applicable Laws of all Governments and Governmental Agencies.
3.1.18. Contracts, Licenses, and Other Agreements. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein are the following:
3.1.18.1. Exhibit 11, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all leases of Company relating to real property.
3.1.18.2. Exhibit 12, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all leases of Company relating to personal property.
3.1.18.3. Exhibit 13, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all licenses, franchises, assignments or other agreements of Company relating to trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights and service marks (or applications therefor), unpatented designs or styles, know-how and technical assistance.
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3.1.18.4. Exhibit 14, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all Permits, other than those listed in Exhibit 13, relating to the operation of the business of Company.
3.1.18.5. Exhibit 15, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all employment, compensation and consulting agreements, contracts, understandings or arrangements of Company with any officer, director, employee, broker, agent, consultant, salesman or other Person, including the names, starting dates of employment, term of employment, functions and aggregate compensation (including salary, bonuses, commissions and other forms of compensation).
3.1.18.6. Exhibit 16, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all agreements of Company for the purchase, sale or lease of goods, materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, capital assets and services having a cost in excess of $5,000 in any one instance or in excess of $ 10,000 in the aggregate.
3.1.18.7. Exhibit 17, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all agreements and arrangements, other than those listed in Exhibit 16, which Company has with any supplier, distributor, franchisor, dealer, sales agent, broker, or representative.
3.1.18.8. Exhibit 18, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all agreements and arrangements of Company for the borrowing or lending of money, on a secured or unsecured basis, or guaranteeing, indemnifying or otherwise becoming liable for the obligations or liabilities of any other Person;
3.1.18.9. Exhibit 19, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all agreements and arrangements of Company for the construction, modification or improvement of any building or structure having a cost in excess of $5,000, or the incurrence of any other capital expenditure involving payments in excess of $10,000.
3.1.18.10. Exhibit 20, a true, correct and complete list and copy (or where they are oral, true, correct and complete written summaries) of all agreements and understandings of Company other than those listed in Exhibits 11 through 19 which are material in nature, involve the payment or receipt, in any 12 month period, of more than $5,000, or have a term of more than 6 months.
To the Company’s knowledge, each of the agreements, arrangements and understandings listed in Exhibits 11 through 20 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Commitments") is in full force and effect, is valid and binding upon each of the parties thereto and is fully enforceable by Company against the other party thereto in accordance with its terms. Neither Sellers nor Company has any notice of, or any reason to believe that there is or has been any actual, threatened or contemplated termination or modification of any of the Commitments. To the Company’s knowledge, no party to any of the Commitments is in breach of or in default thereunder, nor has any event occurred which, with the lapse of time, notice or election, may become a breach or default by Company or any other party to or under any of the Commitments. Company has the right to quiet enjoyment of all real properties leased to it for the full term of the lease thereof. The execution, acknowledgement, sealing, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Sellers and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement: (i) will not result in the breach or termination of or constitute a default under any Commitment; (ii) does not require the consent of any party to any of the Commitments; and (iii) will not give any such party the right to terminate any of the Commitments. All payments required to be made by Sellers, Company or any other party to any of the Commitments pursuant to any of the Commitments have been paid in full through January 31, 2015 . To the Company’s knowledge, the Commitments are in compliance with all applicable Laws of all Governments and Governmental Agencies and there are no Laws of any Government or Governmental Agencies, actions, suits, proceedings, arbitrations, orders, writs, or decrees in any such case existing or proposed, which adversely affect or might adversely affect Company's rights under any of the Commitments.
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3.1.19. Insurance. Attached hereto as Exhibit 21 and incorporated by reference herein is a list of all insurance policies of Company, setting forth with respect to each policy the name of the insurer, a description of the policy, the dollar amount of coverages, the amount of the premium, the date through which all premiums have been paid, and the expiration date. Each insurance policy relating to the insurance referred to in Exhibit 21 is in full force and effect, is valid and enforceable, and Company is not in breach of or in default under any such policy. Neither Sellers nor Company has any notice of or any reason to believe that there is or has been any actual, threatened, or contemplated termination or cancellation of any insurance policy relating to the insurance referred to in Exhibit 21. Attached hereto as Exhibit 22 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list and summary of all claims which have been made under each insurance policy relating to the insurance referred to in Exhibit 21. Company has not failed to give any notice or to present any claim under any insurance policy in a due and timely fashion.
3.1.20. Intentionally omitted, including Exhibit 23.
3.1.21. Intentionally omitted, including Exhibits 24-26.
3.1.22. Employee Relations and Employment Agreements.
3.1.22.1. None of Company's employees is represented by a labor organization. No petition for representation has ever been filed with the National Labor Relations Board (the "NLRB") with respect to Company's employees. Sellers are not aware of any union organizational activity with respect to Company and have no reason to believe that any such activity is being contemplated.
3.1.22.2. To the Company’s knowledge, the Company is not in violation of applicable equal employment opportunity laws, wage and hour laws, occupational safety and health laws, federal labor laws, or any other Laws of any Government or Governmental Agency relating to employment. Sellers have disclosed to the Purchaser the status of all investigations, claims, charges, and employment-related suits or controversies which have occurred with respect to Company within the last 10 years or which are presently pending or threatened with respect to Company under any employment-related Law of any Government or Governmental Agency (including common law). Company has satisfied and performed fully all judgments, decrees, conciliation agreements, or settlement agreements by which it is bound or to which it is subject concerning employment-related matters and each such judgment, decree, or agreement is disclosed on Exhibit 26.
3.1.22.3. Company has not entered into any employment agreement other than those included in Exhibit 15 and all employees can be terminated at will. Company has no contractual obligation or special termination or severance arrangement in respect of any employee.
3.1.22.4. Company has paid all wages due (including all required taxes, insurance, and withholding thereon) through the Closing Date. Exhibit 27 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein sets forth all accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, and accrued bonuses (including pro rata accruals for a period of a year) due to employees of Company as of the Closing Date.
3.1.22.5. Exhibit 28 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein sets forth each Company employee's date of hire, position, present salary, amount of bonus paid in the past year, and announced termination date (if any). The Sellers have provided to the Purchaser access to the personnel files and employment records of all Company employees.
3.1.23. Patents; Trademarks; Related Contracts. Attached hereto as Exhibit 29 and incorporated by reference herein, is a true, correct and complete list of all of Company's patents, trademarks, trade names, or trademark or trade name registrations, service marks, copyrights or copyright registrations, and URLs/domain names (those currently in use and currently under consideration for use or acquisition) (the "Proprietary Rights"). To the Company’s knowledge, all of Company's Proprietary Rights are valid, enforceable, in full force and effect and free and clear of any and all security interests, liens, pledges and encumbrances of any nature or kind. Company has not licensed, leased or otherwise assigned, transferred or granted any right to use any of its Proprietary Rights to any other Person, and, to
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the Company’s knowledge, no Person is infringing upon Company's Proprietary Rights. To the Company’s knowledge, the Company has not infringed and is not infringing upon any patent, trademark, trade name, or trademark or trade name registration, service xxxx, copyright, or copyright registration of any other Person.
3.1.24. Books and Records; Fiscal Year; Method of Accounting. Company has made available to the Purchaser all of its tax, accounting, corporate and financial books and records. The books and records pertaining to Company's business made available to the Purchaser are true, correct and complete, have been maintained on a current basis, and fairly reflect the basis for Company's financial condition and results of operations as set forth in the Financial Statements and the Interim Statements. Company has consistently used the fiscal year ended December 31 as its taxable year, and has consistently used the cash method as its method of accounting for tax purposes.
3.1.25. Bank Accounts and Safe Deposit Arrangements. Attached hereto as Exhibit 30 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list of each checking account, savings account and other bank account and safe deposit box maintained by Company, and the names of all persons authorized to withdraw funds or other property from, or otherwise deal with, such accounts and safe deposit boxes.
3.1.26. Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since January 31, 2015, except as set forth in Exhibit 31 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, Company has not:
3.1.26.1. Incurred any indebtedness, obligation or liability (contingent or otherwise), except normal trade or business obligations incurred in the ordinary course of its business, and none of which exceeds $5,000 in amount.
3.1.26.2. Discharged or satisfied any security interest, lien or encumbrance or paid any indebtedness, obligation or liability (contingent or otherwise), except: (A) current liabilities; and (B) scheduled payments pursuant to obligations under contracts, agreements, or leases listed in Exhibits 11 through 20 hereto.
3.1.26.3. Mortgaged, pledged, or subjected to lien, charge, security interest, or other encumbrance any of its assets or properties.
3.1.26.4. Sold, assigned, transferred, leased, disposed of, or agreed to sell, assign, transfer, lease, or dispose of, any of its assets or properties.
3.1.26.5. Acquired or leased any assets or property of any other Person.
3.1.26.6. Cancelled or compromised any debt or claim.
3.1.26.7. Waived or released any rights.
3.1.26.8. Transferred or granted any rights with respect to know-how or any rights existing under any leases, licenses, agreements, inventions, or any of the Proprietary Rights.
3.1.26.9. Granted or made any contract, agreement, promise or commitment to grant any wage, salary or employee benefit increase to, or entered into any employment contract, bonus, stock option, profit sharing, pension, incentive, retirement or other similar arrangement or plan with, any officer, employee or other Person.
3.1.26.10. Entered into any collective bargaining agreement or made any commitment or incurred any liability to any labor organization.
3.1.26.11. Made any capital expenditure in excess of $5,000 or entered into any commitment therefor.
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3.1.26.12. Suffered any casualty loss or damage, whether or not such loss or damage is or was covered by insurance.
3.1.26.13. Suffered any adverse change in its operations, earnings, assets, liabilities, properties, or business or in its condition (financial or otherwise).
3.1.26.14. Changed the nature of its business or its method of accounting.
3.1.26.15. Other than in the ordinary course of business, entered into any transaction, contract, or commitment.
3.1.26.16. Terminated or modified, or agreed to the termination or modification of, any Service Contract, Participation Agreement or any of the Commitments.
3.1.26.17. Suffered a loss of any supplier or suppliers, which loss (individually or in the aggregate) has had, or may have, an adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, business, or prospects.
3.1.26.18. Suffered any material adverse change in its assets or liabilities, in its condition, financial or otherwise, or in its business, properties, earnings or net worth.
3.1.27. Insider Transactions. Attached hereto as Exhibit 32 and incorporated by reference herein is a true, correct and complete list of the following:
3.1.27.1. The amounts and other essential terms of indebtedness or other obligations, agreements, undertakings, liabilities or commitments (contingent or otherwise) of Company to or from any past or present officer, director, member, stockholder or any Person related to, controlling, controlled by or under common control with any of the foregoing (collectively, "Control Persons").
3.1.27.2. All transactions between each Control Person and Company since Company's date of incorporation, and all proposed or contemplated transactions with each Control Person, together with the essential terms thereof.
3.1.28. Adverse Conditions. Sellers have no knowledge of any present or future condition, state of facts or circumstances which has affected or may affect adversely the business of Company or prevent Company from carrying on its business.
3.1.29. Full Disclosure. To the Company’s knowledge, this Agreement (including the Exhibits hereto) does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein not misleading. There is no fact known to Sellers or Company which is not disclosed in this Agreement that materially adversely affects the accuracy of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or Company's financial condition, results of operations, business, or prospects.
3.1.30. Intentionally omitted.
3.1.31. No Brokerage. Sellers have not incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage fees, finder's fees, agent's commissions, or the like in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.2. Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser. The Purchaser represents and warrants to Sellers that:
3.2.1. Due Organization; Good Standing; Power. The Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Purchaser has all requisite corporate power to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.
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3.2.2. Authorization and Validity of Documents. The execution, acknowledgement, sealing, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Purchaser, and the consummation by the Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly and validly authorized by the Purchaser. This Agreement has been duly executed, acknowledged, sealed and delivered by the Purchaser and is a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity, bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally.
3.2.3. Investment Intent. The Purchaser is acquiring the Sellers’ Shares for investment only, for the Purchaser's own account, and not with a view to, for offer for sale or for sale in connection with, the distribution or transfer thereof. The Purchaser understands that it is acquiring “restricted securities” that may not be offered or sold or transferred by the Purchaser without compliance with the registration requirements of the 1933 Securities and Exchange Act, unless an exemption from registration is available. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the certificate(s) evidencing the Sellers’ Shares so purchased shall bear a customary restrictive transfer legend noted above in Section 3.1.4. The Purchaser acknowledges that its purchase of the Sellers’ Shares involves substantial risks. The Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment, and make an informed decision to so invest, and has so evaluated the risks and merits of buying the Sellers’ Shares. The Purchaser has had the opportunity to review such disclosures regarding the Company and its business, financial condition and its prospects as the Purchaser has determined to be necessary in connection with the acquisition of the Sellers’ Shares. The Purchaser acknowledges that it has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from duly authorized officers or other representatives of the Company concerning an investment in the restricted securities, and any additional information that the Purchaser has requested. The Purchaser is not purchasing the restricted shares as a result of any advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the restricted shares published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television or radio or presented at any seminar or any other general solicitation or general advertisement. The Purchaser is an “accredited investor" as that term is defined in Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Securities and Exchange Act. The Sellers’ Shares are not being purchased for subdivision or fractionalization thereof; and the Purchaser has no contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any Person to sell, hypothecate, pledge, donate or otherwise transfer (with or without consideration) to any such Person any of the Sellers Shares which the Purchaser is acquiring hereunder, and the Purchaser has no present plans or intention to enter into any such contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement.
3.2.4. No Brokerage. The Purchaser has not incurred any obligation or liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage fees, finder's fees, agent's commissions, or the like in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
4. Covenants against Competition.
4.1. XxXxxxxxx’x Agreement Not to Compete. The parties hereto acknowledge that following the consummation of the purchase and sale of the Sellers’ Shares contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser will employ XxXxxxxxx as the Purchaser's Chief Information Officer (“CIO”). The Purchaser and XxXxxxxxx acknowledge and agree that XxXxxxxxx'x services will be of a special and unusual character which have a unique value to the Purchaser and Company, the loss of which cannot be adequately compensated by damages in an action at law and, if used in competition with the Purchaser or Company, could cause serious harm to the Purchaser and Company. Further, XxXxxxxxx and the Purchaser also recognize that an important part of XxXxxxxxx 's duties will be to develop good will for the Purchaser and Company through XxXxxxxxx'x personal contact with individual and group subscribers of Company's services, Providers, agents and other Persons having business relationships with the Purchaser and Company, and that there is a danger that this good will, a proprietary asset of the Purchaser and Company, may follow XxXxxxxxx if and when his relationship with the Purchaser is terminated. Accordingly, XxXxxxxxx agrees that XxXxxxxxx shall not, during the time period that XxXxxxxxx is employed by Purchaser and for a period of two (2) years from the date of the termination of such employment for any reason whatsoever, do any of the following: (i) directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise contact any Person
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who then receives or is in the process of arranging future receipt of, or at any prior time received, services from Company (a "Subscriber") for the purpose of seeking to obtain any such Subscriber as a subscriber to or beneficiary of a similar business conducted by any Person other than Company; (ii) directly or indirectly employ, hire or otherwise engage the services of or associate in any business with any Provider or other Person who is or has been employed by either the Purchaser or Company, or any Affiliate (as such term is defined in Section 7.2 hereof) of the Purchaser or Company, unless such Provider or other Person shall have ceased to be employed by the Purchaser or Company (as the case may be), or the Affiliate of the Purchaser or Company, for at least one (1) year, or (iii) engage, directly or indirectly, as a proprietor, stockholder, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, independent contractor or otherwise in the business of providing services in competition with Company in any state or country in which Company provides its services on the date XxXxxxxxx'x employment with the Purchaser is terminated for any reason whatsoever. XxXxxxxxx shall also be subject to such further and additional conditions and restrictions as are included in his employment agreement with Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges that XxXxxxxxx will maintain an ownership interest in Pilgrim, which will not, in and of itself, be considered a violation of the covenants contained herein. Also notwithstanding the foregoing, XxXxxxxxx may be the beneficial owner of less than 5% of the outstanding shares of any series or class of securities of any competitor of the Purchaser, which securities of such series or class are publicly traded in the securities market.
4.2. Palm’s Agreement Not to Compete. The parties hereto acknowledge that following the consummation of the purchase and sale of the Sellers’ Shares contemplated by this Agreement, Palm will continue as an owner and employee of Pilgrim. The Purchaser and Palm acknowledge and agree that Palm has knowledge and experience of a special and unusual character that if used in competition with the Purchaser or Company, could cause serious harm to the Purchaser and Company. Accordingly, Palm agrees that Palm shall not, for a period that is the later of the date that is (i) two (2) years from the date of the termination of any future engagement of Pilgrim by Company; or five (5) years from the date hereof, do any of the following: (i) directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise contact any Subscriber for the purpose of seeking to obtain any such Subscriber as a subscriber to or beneficiary of a similar business conducted by any Person other than Company; (ii) directly or indirectly employ, hire or otherwise engage the services of or associate in any business with any Provider or other Person who is or has been employed by either the Purchaser or Company, or any Affiliate (as such term is defined in Section 7.2 hereof) of the Purchaser or Company, unless such Provider or other Person shall have ceased to be employed by the Purchaser or Company (as the case may be), or the Affiliate of the Purchaser or Company, for at least one (1) year, or (iii) engage, directly or indirectly, as a proprietor, stockholder, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, independent contractor or otherwise in the business of providing services in competition with Company in any state or country in which Company provides its services on the date of the termination of any consulting agreement between Company or Purchaser and Pilgrim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges that Palm will maintain an ownership interest in Pilgrim, which will not, in and of itself, be considered a violation of the covenants contained herein. Also notwithstanding the foregoing, Palm may be the beneficial owner of less than 5% of the outstanding shares of any series or class of securities of any competitor of the Purchaser, which securities of such series or class are publicly traded in the securities market.
4.3 Pilgrim’s Agreement Not to Compete. The parties hereto acknowledge that following the consummation of the purchase and sale of the Sellers’ Shares contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser may engage Pilgrim from time to time as a consultant to perform various services, including but not limited to certain development services related to digital applications and games. The Purchaser and Pilgrim acknowledge and agree that Pilgrim's services will be of a special and unusual character that have a unique value to the Purchaser and Company, the loss of which cannot be adequately compensated by damages in an action at law and, if used in competition with the Purchaser or Company, could cause serious harm to the Purchaser and Company. Further, Pilgrim and the Purchaser also recognize that an important part of Pilgrim's services will be to develop good will for the Purchaser and Company through Pilgrim’s contact with individual and group subscribers of Company's services, Providers, agents and other Persons having business relationships with the Purchaser and Company, and that there is a danger that this good will, a proprietary asset of the Purchaser and Company, may follow Pilgrim if and when its relationship with the Purchaser is terminated. Accordingly, Pilgrim agrees, regardless of the extent of any
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future engagement of Pilgrim by Company, if any, that Pilgrim shall not, for a period that is the later of the date that is (i) two (2) years from the date of the termination of any future engagement of Pilgrim by Company; or five (5) years from the date hereof, do any of the following: (i) directly or indirectly, solicit or otherwise contact any Subscriber for the purpose of seeking to obtain any such Subscriber as a subscriber to or beneficiary of a similar business conducted by any Person other than Company; (ii) directly or indirectly employ, hire or otherwise engage the services of or associate in any business with any Provider or other Person who is or has been employed by either the Purchaser or Company, or any Affiliate (as such term is defined in Section 7.2 hereof) of the Purchaser or Company, unless such Provider or other Person shall have ceased to be employed by the Purchaser or Company (as the case may be), or the Affiliate of the Purchaser or Company, for at least one (1) year, or (iii) engage, directly or indirectly, as a proprietor, stockholder, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, independent contractor or otherwise in the business of providing services in competition with Company in any state or country in which Company provides its services on the date of the termination of any consulting agreement between Company or Purchaser and Pilgrim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Pilgrim may be the beneficial owner of less than 5% of the outstanding shares of any series or class of securities of any competitor of the Purchaser, which securities of such series or class are publicly traded in the securities market.
4.4 Business of Company and Purchaser. Specifically for purposes of the covenants contained in this Section 4, the phrase “in the business of providing services in competition with Company” shall be defined as the monetization of: (i) websites and/or (ii) applications/games for mobile devices and computers; through the use of ad networks and the acquisition of websites and/or companies owning such websites and applications/games for such purpose. In the event, XxXxxxxxx, Palm or Pilgrim are approached by any Person requesting that any such services be performed, the party being approached shall immediately inform Purchaser and Company in writing of the services sought and the nature of the websites and/or applications/games for which such services will be provided so that Purchaser may determine whether providing such services would be a violation of the above covenants. Purchaser shall make such determination within a reasonable amount of time and shall act in good faith with respect thereto. XxXxxxxxx, Palm and/or Pilgrim shall not agree to provide any such services to anyone other than Purchaser without the express written consent of Purchaser.
4.5. Enforceability. The Parties hereto agree that to the extent that any provision or portion of Section 4 of this Agreement shall be held, found or deemed to be unreasonable, unlawful or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then any such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary in order that any such provision or portion thereof shall be legally enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (as hereinafter defined in Section 7.11 of this Agreement); and the parties hereto do further agree that any court of competent jurisdiction shall, and the parties hereto do hereby expressly authorize, request and empower any court of competent jurisdiction to, enforce any such provision or portion thereof or to modify any such provision or portion thereof in order that any such provision or portion thereof shall be enforced by such court to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
4.6. Right to Enjoin. As the violation by XxXxxxxxx, Palm and/or Pilgrim of the provisions of Sections 4.1, 4.2 and/or 4.3 of this Agreement would cause irreparable injury to the Purchaser and Company, and there is no adequate remedy at law for such violation, the Purchaser and Company shall have the right, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, to enjoin XxXxxxxxx, Palm and/or Pilgrim in a court of equity from violating such provisions.
5. Additional Covenants of the Parties. At the Closing on the Closing Date:
5.1. Intentionally omitted, including Exhibit 33.
5.2. Intentionally omitted, including Exhibit 34.
5.3. Intentionally omitted, including Exhibits 35 and 36.
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5.4. XxXxxxxxx'x Employment by Company. XxXxxxxxx shall agree to serve as Purchaser's Chief Information Officer in accordance with the terms of and by executing, acknowledging, sealing and delivering an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 37 and incorporated by reference herein.
5.5. Resignations of Officers and Directors of Company. The resignation of each of Company's officers and directors effective at the Closing on the Closing Date in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 38 and incorporated by reference herein shall have been executed and delivered to Purchaser by each such officer and director.
6. Indemnification.
6.1. The Sellers shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser, its officers, directors, stockholders, agents, servants and employees, and their respective heirs, personal and legal representatives, guardians, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, threats, liabilities, taxes, interest, fines, penalties, suits, actions, proceedings, demands, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including attorneys' and experts' fees and court costs) of every kind and nature arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with:
6.1.1. Any misrepresentation or breach by Sellers or any of Sellers of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement.
6.1.2. Any non-fulfillment, failure to comply or breach by Sellers or any of Sellers of or with any covenant, promise or agreement of the Sellers or any of Sellers contained in this Agreement.
6.1.3. Any act, matter or thing prior to the Closing Date that would otherwise be the responsibility of Sellers or of Company except for any act of Purchaser that violates the restrictions set forth in Section 3.1.4 above.
6.1.4 Any 2014 tax liabilities of Company.
6.2. Indemnification by Purchaser. Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Sellers and their respective heirs, personal and legal representatives, guardians, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, threats, liabilities, taxes, interest, fines, penalties, suits, actions, proceedings, demands, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including attorneys' and experts' fees and court costs) of every kind and nature arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with:
6.2.1. Any misrepresentation, omission or breach by Purchaser of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement.
6.2.2. Any non-fulfillment, failure to comply or breach by the Purchaser of or with any covenant, promise or agreement of the Purchaser contained in this Agreement.
6.2.3. Any act, matter or thing that violates the restrictions set forth in Section 3.1.4 above.
7. Miscellaneous.
7.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Agreements. All of the representations, warranties, covenants, promises and agreements of the parties contained in this Agreement (or in any document delivered or to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the Closing) shall survive the execution, acknowledgement, sealing and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
7.2. Certain Definitions. As used throughout this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
"Affiliate" has the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act, as such rule is in effect on the date hereof.
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"Bankruptcy Code" means the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S. C. Section 101 et seq., and all future acts supplemental thereto or amendatory thereof.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, unincorporated organization, government, or agency or political subdivision of a government.
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other Federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, or any similar Federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the relevant time.
7.3. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, consents, and other communications which are required or may be given under this Agreement (collectively, the "Notices") shall be in writing and shall be given either: (a) by personal delivery against a receipted copy; or (b) by certified or registered U.S. mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:
(i) If to Sellers: | |
Xxxx XxXxxxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
Kennen Palm 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
with a copy to: | |
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Esquire Hall Booth Xxxxx, XX 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
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(ii) If to the Purchaser: | |
Eat At Joe’s, Ltd. Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Chairman 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
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with a copy to: | |
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Esquire 000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 |
or to such other address of which written notice in accordance with this Section 7.3 shall have been provided by such party. Notices may only be given in the manner hereinabove described in this Section 7.3 and shall be deemed received when given in such manner.
7.4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits hereto) constitutes the full, entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, understandings and agreements among the parties hereto respecting the subject matter hereof.
7.5. Assignability. This Agreement shall not be assignable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto; provided, however, that the Purchaser may, without the prior written consent of any other party, assign its interest in this Agreement to any Affiliate of the Purchaser if
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such Affiliate undertakes to perform the Purchaser's obligations hereunder that shall have been so assigned, and upon, from and after such assignment the Purchaser shall have no further liabilities, obligations or duties in respect of the rights, obligations and duties so assigned.
7.6. Binding Effect; Benefit. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, each other Person who is indemnified under any provision of this Agreement, and their respective heirs, personal and legal representatives, guardians, successors and, in the case of Purchaser, its permitted assigns. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other Person any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities.
7.7. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be prohibited or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
7.8. Amendment; Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be amended, waived, or otherwise modified without the prior written consent of all of the parties hereto. No action taken pursuant to this Agreement, including any investigation by or on behalf of any party, shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by the party taking such action of compliance with any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement herein contained. The waiver by any party hereto of a breach of any provision or condition contained in this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or of any other conditions hereof.
7.9. Section Headings. The section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
7.10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.
7.11. Applicable Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. This Agreement is made and entered into, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Colorado.
7.11.1 Jury Waiver. THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTER-CLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY HERETO AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY HERETO IN ANY MANNERS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES AND/OR ANY CLAIM OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, AND ANY STATUTORY REMEDY RELATED THERETO OR TO THIS AGREEMENT.
7.11.2 Attorneys’ Fees. If any of the parties hereto shall commence any action or proceeding against any or all of the other parties that arises out of the provisions hereof or to recover damages as the result of the alleged breach of any of the provisions hereof, the prevailing party therein shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party (and the court shall award to the prevailing party) all reasonable costs incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable attorneys’ fees
7.12. Remedies. The parties hereto acknowledge that the Sellers’ Shares are unique; that any claim for monetary damages may not constitute an adequate remedy; and that it may therefore be necessary for the protection of the parties and to carry out the terms of this Agreement to apply for the specific performance of the provisions hereof. It is accordingly hereby agreed by all parties that no objection to the form of the action or the relief prayed for in any proceeding for specific performance of this Agreement shall be raised by any party, in order that such relief may be expeditiously obtained by an aggrieved party. All parties may proceed to protect and enforce their rights hereunder by a suit in equity, transaction at law or other appropriate proceeding, whether for specific performance or for an injunction against a violation of the terms hereof or in aid of the exercise of any right, power or remedy granted hereunder or by law, equity or statute or otherwise. No course of dealing and no delay on the part of any party hereto in exercising any right, power or remedy shall operate as a waiver thereof or otherwise
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prejudice its rights, powers or remedies, and no right, power or remedy conferred hereby shall be exclusive of any other right, power or remedy referred to herein or now or hereafter available at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.
7.13. Further Assurances. The Sellers jointly and severally agree to execute, acknowledge, seal and deliver, after the date hereof, without additional consideration, such further assurances, instruments and documents, and to take such further actions, as the Purchaser may request in order to fulfill the intent of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement under seal, with the intention of making it a sealed instrument, on the date first above written.
WITNESS: | SELLERS: |
Xxxx XxXxxxxxx
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By:_____________________________
By:______________________________ |
By:_________________________________ Xxxx XxXxxxxxx
Material Definitive Agreement KENNEN PALM
By:__________________________________ |
By: ______________________________ |
Kennen Palm
PILGRIM CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
By: ________________________________ Kennen Palm, President |
ATTEST: | PURCHASER: |
Eat At Joe’s, Ltd.
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By:_____________________________ | By:________________________________ |
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Secretary | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, President |
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