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EXHIBIT 2.1
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
AVIATION GROUP, INC.,
GENERAL ELECTRODYNAMICS CORPORATION,
OMEGA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION,
and
XXXXXX X. XXXXX
dated as of
August 13, 1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS...........................................................................................1
1.1 Definitions.................................................................................1
1.2 Other Terms.................................................................................6
1.3 Other Definitional Provisions...............................................................6
ARTICLE II - THE TRANSACTIONS.....................................................................................6
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Target Interests.......................................................6
ARTICLE III - PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION............................................................................6
3.1 Target Purchase Price.......................................................................6
3.2 Release of Obligations......................................................................6
3.3 Employment Agreement........................................................................6
ARTICLE IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AS TO TARGET..........................................................7
4.1 Organization and Good Standing..............................................................7
4.2 Capitalization of Target....................................................................7
4.3 Authorization and Validity of Agreement.....................................................7
4.4 Consents and Approvals; No Violations.......................................................8
4.5 Receivables and Payables....................................................................8
4.6 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Change............................................8
4.7 Warranty Claims.............................................................................9
4.8 Title to Properties; Encumbrances; Condition................................................9
4.9 Contracts and Commitments...................................................................9
4.10 Permits....................................................................................10
4.11 Litigation.................................................................................11
4.12 Taxes......................................................................................11
4.13 Insurance..................................................................................11
4.14 Intellectual Property......................................................................11
4.15 Compliance with Laws.......................................................................11
4.16 Employment Relations.......................................................................12
4.17 Employee Benefits..........................................................................12
4.18 Environmental Laws and Regulations.........................................................13
4.19 Interests in Customers and Suppliers.......................................................14
4.20 Compensation of Employees..................................................................14
4.21 Suppliers and Customers....................................................................14
4.22 Absence of Changes.........................................................................14
4.23 Disclosure.................................................................................15
4.24 Broker's or Finder's Fees..................................................................15
4.25 Government Contracts.......................................................................15
4.26 Copies of Documents........................................................................15
4.27 Bank Accounts..............................................................................15
4.28 Real Property..............................................................................15
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ARTICLE V - SECURITIES REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES............................................................16
5.1 Authorization and Validity of Agreement....................................................16
5.2 Securities Laws............................................................................16
5.3 Accredited Investor........................................................................16
5.4 Knowledge and Experience...................................................................16
5.5 Investment Purpose.........................................................................16
5.6 Holding Period.............................................................................17
5.7 Legend.....................................................................................17
ARTICLE VI - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GROUP.............................................................17
6.1 Existence and Good Standing; Power and Authority...........................................17
6.2 Capitalization.............................................................................17
6.3 No Violations..............................................................................17
6.4 Broker's or Finder's Fees..................................................................18
6.5 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Change...........................................18
6.6 Securities Filings.........................................................................18
6.7 Absence of Changes.........................................................................18
6.8 Disclosure.................................................................................19
6.9 Copies of Documents........................................................................19
ARTICLE VII - CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF
TARGET, SELLER AND XXXXX................................................................................19
7.1 Truth of Representations and Warranties....................................................20
7.2 Performance of Agreements..................................................................20
7.3 No Litigation Threatened...................................................................20
7.4 Consents...................................................................................20
7.5 Proceedings................................................................................20
7.6 Legal Opinion..............................................................................20
ARTICLE VIII - CONDITIONS TO GROUP'S OBLIGATIONS.................................................................20
8.1 Truth of Representations and Warranties....................................................20
8.2 Performance of Agreements..................................................................21
8.3 No Litigation Threatened...................................................................21
8.4 Consents...................................................................................21
8.5 Legal Opinion..............................................................................21
8.6 Proceedings................................................................................21
ARTICLE IX - COVENANTS OF TARGET, SELLER AND XXXXX...............................................................21
9.1 Cooperation................................................................................21
9.2 Conduct of Business........................................................................22
9.3 Negative Covenants of Target and Seller....................................................22
9.4 Exclusive Dealing..........................................................................23
9.5 Review of the Assets.......................................................................23
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9.6 Consents...................................................................................23
9.7 Further Assurances.........................................................................23
ARTICLE X - COVENANTS OF GROUP...................................................................................24
10.1 Cooperation by Group.......................................................................24
10.2 Books and Records; Personnel...............................................................24
10.3 Further Assurances.........................................................................24
10.4 Consents...................................................................................24
ARTICLE XI - THE CLOSING.........................................................................................25
11.1 Time and Place.............................................................................25
11.2 Obligations of Target, Seller and Xxxxx....................................................25
11.3 Group's Obligations........................................................................26
ARTICLE XII - TERMINATION........................................................................................26
12.1 Termination................................................................................26
12.2 Remedies Upon Default or Failure to Close..................................................27
12.3 Effect on Obligations......................................................................27
ARTICLE XIII - SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION......................................................................28
13.1 Indemnification of Seller..................................................................28
13.2 Indemnification of Group by Seller and Xxxxx...............................................28
13.3 Demands....................................................................................29
13.4 Right to Contest and Defend................................................................29
13.5 Cooperation................................................................................30
13.6 Right to Participate.......................................................................30
13.7 Payment of Damages.........................................................................30
13.8 Survival of Representations and Warranties.................................................30
13.9 Limitations on Amount......................................................................30
ARTICLE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................................30
14.1 Notices....................................................................................30
14.2 Governing Law..............................................................................31
14.3 Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers...................................................31
14.4 Binding Effect and Assignment..............................................................32
14.5 Severability...............................................................................32
14.6 Headings...................................................................................32
14.7 Execution..................................................................................32
14.8 Publicity..................................................................................32
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SCHEDULES
Target Schedules
Schedule 4.2 Target Stock
Schedule 4.4 Consents and Approvals
Schedule 4.5 Receivables and Payables
Schedule 4.6 Material Adverse Change
Schedule 4.7 Warranty Claims
Schedule 4.8 Title to Properties
Schedule 4.9 Contracts and Commitments
Schedule 4.10 Permits
Schedule 4.11 Litigation
Schedule 4.12 Taxes
Schedule 4.13 Insurance
Schedule 4.14 Intellectual Property
Schedule 4.17 Target Plans
Schedule 4.18 Environmental
Schedule 4.19 Interests in Customers and Suppliers
Schedule 4.20 Employees
Schedule 4.21 Suppliers and Customers
Schedule 4.22 Absence of Changes
Schedule 4.25 Government Contracts
Schedule 4.27 Accounts
Group Schedules
Schedule 6.5 No Material Adverse Change
Schedule 6.7 Absence of Changes
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Employment Agreement
Exhibit B Government Contracts
Exhibit C Terms and conditions of the release of Seller's and Xxxxx'x obligations
Exhibit D Opinion to be delivered by Jenkens & Xxxxxxxxx, a Professional Corporation
Exhibit E Opinion to be delivered by XxXxxx & Xxxxxxx
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Stock Purchase Agreement together with the exhibits and schedules
referenced herein and attached hereto ("Agreement"), dated as of August 13,
1998, is by and among Aviation Group, Inc., a Texas corporation ("Group"),
General Electrodynamics Corporation, a Texas corporation, formerly named Omega
Acquisition Corporation ("Target"), Omega Management Corporation, a Texas
corporation ("Seller") and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx ("Xxxxx").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Seller owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of
capital stock of Target (the "Target Stock");
WHEREAS, Xxxxx owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital
stock of Seller;
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell to Group, and Group desires to purchase
from Seller, all of the Target Stock and the Shareholder Note Payable (as
defined herein, and together with the Target Stock, the "Target Interests"), all
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the
mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings
set forth below:
"1998 Financials": as defined in SECTION 4.6.
"Affiliate": with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or
indirectly controlling (including but not limited to all directors and officers
of such Person), controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with
such Person.
"Agreement": this Stock Purchase Agreement, as amended from time to
time as provided herein, and all exhibits, schedules and ancillary documents
hereto, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Books and Records": all books, records, books of account, files and
data (including customer and supplier lists), catalogs, brochures, sales
literature, promotional material, certificates
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and other documents used in or associated with the conduct of the Business or
the ownership of the assets of Target, including personnel records and files.
"Business": the manufacture, repair, and sale of precision weight
measurement devices for the aviation and transportation industries, the
headquarters of which are in Arlington, Texas, including an FAA-approved repair
station licensed for limited application (aircraft weight and balance).
"Business Day": any day excluding Saturday, Sunday and any day on which
banks in Dallas, Texas are authorized or required by law or other governmental
action to close.
"Claim": as defined in SECTION 13.3.
"Closing": as defined in SECTION 11.1.
"Closing Date": as defined in SECTION 11.1.
"Code": the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to
time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder. Section
references to the Code are to the Code as in effect at the date of this
Agreement and any subsequent provisions of the Code amendatory thereof,
supplemental thereto or substituted therefor.
"Contract": any written or oral contract, agreement or instrument
relating to the Business, including, without limitation, supply contracts,
customer agreements, any mortgages, leases of personal property, deeds of trust,
notes or guarantees, pledges, liens, or conditional sales agreements to which
the Person referred to is a party or by which any of its assets may be bound,
but excluding Leases and Employee Benefit Plans.
"Damages": as defined in SECTION 13.1.
"Employment Agreement": the Employment Agreement, to be executed by
Xxxxx and Group at Closing, in the form attached as EXHIBIT A hereto.
"Encumbrances": liens, security interests, pledges, proxies,
shareholder agreements, voting agreements or trusts, options, rights of first
refusal, easements, mortgages, deeds of trust, rights-of-way, restrictions,
encroachments, licenses, leases, or any other encumbrances, claims and other
restrictions or limitations on the use or ownership of real or personal property
or irregularities in title thereto.
"Environmental Claim": any and all administrative, regulatory or
judicial actions, suits, demands, demand letters, claims, liens, notices of
noncompliance or violations, investigations or proceedings relating in any way
to any Environmental Law or any permit issued under any such
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Environmental Law (cumulatively and for purposes of this definition,
"Environmental Claims"), including without limitation (i) any and all
Environmental Claims by governmental authorities for enforcement, cleanup,
removal, remedial or other actions or damages pursuant to any applicable
Environmental Law, and (ii) any and all Environmental Claims by any third party
seeking damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or
injunctive relief relating to Hazardous Materials or arising from alleged injury
or threat of injury to health, safety or the environment.
"Environmental Law": any federal, state or local statute, law, rule,
regulation, ordinance, code, policy or rule of common law and in each case as
amended and any judicial or administrative interpretation thereof, including any
judicial or administrative order, consent decree or judgment, relating to
Hazardous Materials, the environment or health relating to or arising from
environmental conditions, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environ
mental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended 42 U.S.C.
Section 9601 et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, 49
U.S.C. Section 5101 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control
Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401
et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq.; the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq.; and relevant state and
local laws.
"Equipment": tools, devices, and other equipment used to manufacture,
repair and sell precision weight measurement devices for the aviation and
transportation industries; and all other tools, devices and equipment owned and
used by Target in the conduct of the Business.
"ERISA": the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued
thereunder. Section references to ERISA are to ERISA as in effect at the date of
this Agreement and any subsequent provisions of ERISA amendatory thereof,
supplemental thereto or substituted therefor.
"Extension Fee": as defined in SECTION 12.1.2.
"Final Termination Date": as defined in SECTION 12.1.2.
"GAAP": generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
(as such term is used in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Standards) as of the date of any applicable financial statement or
calculation.
"Government Contracts": those certain contracts set forth on EXHIBIT B,
attached hereto.
"Group": as defined in the preamble of this Agreement.
"Group Balance Sheet": as defined in SECTION 6.5.
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"Group Balance Sheet Data": as defined in SECTION 6.5.
"Group Financial Statements": as defined in SECTION 6.5.
"Group Indemnitees": as defined in SECTION 13.2.
"Group Stock": the common stock of Group, par value $0.01 per share.
"Hazardous Materials": any chemicals, materials or substances defined
as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances," "hazardous wastes,"
"hazardous materials," "extremely hazardous wastes," "restricted hazardous
wastes," "toxic substances," "toxic pollutants," "contaminants," "pollutants,"
"regulated substances" or words of similar import under any applicable
Environmental Law, including but not limited to any petroleum or petroleum
products, radioactive materials, asbestos in any form that is or could become
friable, radon gas and urea formaldehyde foam insulation, transformers or other
equipment that contain dielectric fluid containing levels of polychlorinated
biphenyls.
"Intellectual Property": domestic and foreign patents, patent
applications, registered and unregistered trademarks, licenses, service marks,
trade names and logos, registered and unregistered copyrights, computer
programs, data bases, trade secrets, methods, designs, processes, procedures,
proprietary information and any other intangible property used in or associated
with the conduct of a business and the ownership of any assets of a Person,
including all rights to any such property which is owned by and licensed from
others.
"Inventory": all merchandise, supplies, stock in trade and other such
assets of a Person held for sale or lease in the ordinary course of its business
or to be furnished under contracts of service or held as work in process or to
be used or consumed in its business.
"Leases": any and all written and oral contracts, agreements, and
commitments regarding the lease of real property.
"Material Adverse Effect": a material adverse effect, determined in
accordance with GAAP, on the assets, liabilities, business, condition (financial
or otherwise), results of operations or prospects of Target. Without limiting
the foregoing, any event or series of events that constitutes a material adverse
financial impact on Target of $25,000 or more for any single event or $50,000 or
more in the aggregate, shall be deemed to constitute a Material Adverse Effect.
"Permits": any license, permit, franchise, consent, approval or
authority granted by any Person.
"Permitted Encumbrances": (i) Encumbrances consisting of easements,
permits and other restrictions or limitations on the use of real property or
irregularities in title thereto that do not materially detract from the value
of, or materially impair the use of, such property by Target in the operation of
the Business, or (ii) Encumbrances for current taxes, assessments or
governmental charges or levies on property not yet due and payable.
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"Person": any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation,
trust, unincorporated organization, government or other department or agency
thereof or any other legally recognized entity.
"Qualified Plan": as defined in SECTION 4.18.
"Schedules": the schedules of the parties in the context and as
referenced throughout this Agreement.
"Seller": as defined in the preamble of this Agreement.
"Seller Indemnitees": as defined in SECTION 13.1.
"Shareholder Note Payable": Target's note payable to Xxxxx, in the
amount of $86,087.
"Target": as defined in the preamble of this Agreement.
"Target Balance Sheets": as defined in SECTION 4.6.
"Target Balance Sheet Date": as defined in SECTION 4.6.
"Target Controlled Group": as defined in SECTION 4.18.
"Target Financial Statements": as defined in SECTION 4.6.
"Target Interests": as defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"Target Operating Facility": as defined in SECTION 4.9.
"Target Plan": as defined in SECTION 4.18.
"Target Plan Fiduciary": as defined in SECTION 4.18.
"Target Purchase Price": as defined in SECTION 3.1.
"Target Stock": as defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"Tax": any net income, alternative or add-on minimum tax, advance,
corporation, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise,
profits, license, value added, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, stamp
or occupation tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any
kind whatsoever, together with any interest or any penalty imposed by any
governmental authority with respect thereto, and any liability for such amounts
as a result either of being a member of an affiliated group or of a contractual
obligation to indemnify any other entity.
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1.2 Other Terms. Other terms may be defined elsewhere in the text of
this Agreement.
1.3 Other Definitional Provisions.
1.3.1 The words "hereof," "herein" and "hereunder," and words
of similar import, when used in this Agreement, shall refer to this
Agreement as a whole and not any particular provision of this
Agreement.
1.3.2 The terms defined in the singular shall have a
comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice versa.
1.3.3 The terms defined in the neuter or masculine gender
shall include the feminine, neuter and masculine genders, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
1.3.4 Reference to the "best knowledge" of a Person or words
of similar import shall mean the actual or constructive best knowledge
of such Person after reasonable due diligence by such Person as to the
facts and circumstances addressed.
ARTICLE II
THE TRANSACTIONS
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Target Interests. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Group agrees to purchase from Seller, and Seller
agrees to sell, convey, transfer, assign and deliver to Group, the Target
Interests, free and clear of all Encumbrances, on the Closing Date against the
receipt by Seller of the Target Purchase Price, as detailed below.
ARTICLE III
PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION
3.1 Target Purchase Price. As payment for the Target Interests, Group
shall pay or deliver as consideration (collectively the "Target Purchase Price")
to Seller 112,029 shares of Group Stock.
3.2 Release of Obligations. Group shall also release Seller's and
Xxxxx'x obligations as guarantors or otherwise, in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth on EXHIBIT C, and assets as collateral of Target's
long-term debt and revolving credit facility.
3.3 Employment Agreement.
(a) Group agrees to cause Target to engage Xxxxx as an
employee for three years pursuant to the form of Employment Agreement attached
hereto as EXHIBIT A (the "Employment Agreement").
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(b) Group agrees to appoint Xxxxx to the position of
President, Chief Operations Officer and director of Group at the Closing. As of
the Closing, Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx and Xxx Xxxxxxx will constitute the Executive
Committee of Group.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AS TO TARGET
Target, Seller and Xxxxx hereby represent and warrant, jointly and
severally, to Group as follows:
4.1 ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING. Target is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Texas, with all requisite power and authority to carry on the business in which
it is engaged and to own the properties it owns. Target is duly qualified and
licensed to do business and is in good standing in all jurisdictions where the
nature of its business makes such qualification necessary.
4.2 Capitalization of Target.
4.2.1 The entire authorized capital stock of Target consists
of 100,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of which
1,000 shares are issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable
and held beneficially and of record by Seller. Such outstanding shares
are owned beneficially and of record by Seller, free and clear of all
Encumbrances and rights of others other than as set forth in SCHEDULE
4.2.1.
4.2.2 The shares of Target Stock held beneficially and of
record by Seller represent all of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of Target. There are no outstanding subscriptions, options,
convertible securities, indebtedness convertible into equity
securities, warrants, calls or rights of any kind (issued, contracted
for, granted by, or binding upon Target) to purchase or otherwise
acquire any security of or equity interest in Target. Seller has full
legal right to transfer the Target Interests pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement and will, upon delivery of the Target Interests to Group
pursuant to the terms hereof, transfer to Group good and valid title to
the Target Interests free and clear of all liens, security interests,
claims, charges, Encumbrances, rights, options to purchase, voting
trusts or other voting agreements and calls and commitments of every
kind affecting the Target Interests.
4.3 Authorization and Validity of Agreement. Target has full corporate
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its
obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Target, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized
and approved by the Board of Directors of Target and no other action on the part
of Target is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement by Target and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Target and is a
valid and binding obligation of Target enforceable against Target in accordance
with its terms, except to the extent that its enforceability may be subject to
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applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general
equitable principles.
4.4 Consents and Approvals; No Violations. To the extent that all of
the assets remain the property of Target, the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Target and Seller and the consummation by
Target and Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, with or
without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both: (i) violate, conflict
with, or result in a breach or default under any provision of the Articles of
Incorporation or bylaws of Target; (ii) to the best knowledge of Target, Seller
and Xxxxx, violate any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, judgment or
decree of any court or of any governmental or regulatory body, agency or
authority applicable to Target or by which any of its properties or assets may
be bound; (iii) to the best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, require any
filing by Target with, or require Target to obtain any permit, consent or
approval of, or require Target or Seller to give any notice to, any governmental
or regulatory body, agency or authority or any third party other than as set
forth on SCHEDULE 4.4 attached hereto; or (iv) other than as set forth on
SCHEDULE 4.4 attached hereto, result in a violation or breach by Target of,
conflict with, constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both)
a default by Target (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation,
payment or acceleration) under or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon
any of the properties or assets of Target under any of the terms, conditions, or
provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license, franchise, Permit,
Contract, lease, franchise agreement or other instrument or obligation to which
Target is a party, or by which it or any of its properties or assets may be
bound.
4.5 Receivables and Payables. SCHEDULE 4.5 lists all notes receivable,
notes payable, accounts receivable and accounts payable of Target. Except as
reflected on SCHEDULE 4.5, all notes receivable and accounts receivable of
Target are, and such notes and accounts receivable at the Closing Date will be,
(i) bona fide claims against debtors for debts, sales, work performed or other
charges, (ii) to the best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, subject to no
defenses, set-offs or counterclaims, and (iii) to the best knowledge of Target,
Seller and Xxxxx, collectible. Except as reflected on SCHEDULE 4.5, all notes
payable and accounts payable of Target are, and such notes and accounts payable
at the Closing Date will be, bona fide claims by creditors for debts, sales,
work performed, or other expenses incurred by Target.
4.6 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Change. Target has
heretofore furnished Group with the financial statements of Target as of August
31, 1997, in the form of balance sheets (the "Target Balance Sheets"), and
income statements and statements of cash flows for the year then ended (together
with the Balance Sheets, the "Target Financial Statements"). Target has also
heretofore furnished Group with the unaudited interim financial statements of
Target as of and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998 (the "1998 Financials").
The 1998 Financials and the Target Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with GAAP and fairly present in all material respects the financial
position of Target at the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash
flow of Target for the periods indicated. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.6
attached hereto or for changes that would not have a Material Adverse Effect,
since August 31, 1997 (the "Target Balance Sheet Date"), there has been no
change in the assets or liabilities, or in the business or condition, financial
or otherwise, or in the results of operations, of Target.
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4.7 Warranty Claims. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.7 attached
hereto, as of the date hereof, there are no warranty claims relating to products
at any time sold or services at any time performed by Target pending or, to the
best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, threatened, which would have a
Material Adverse Effect.
4.8 Title to Properties; Encumbrances; Condition. Except as set forth
on SCHEDULE 4.8 or on any of the other Schedules hereto and except for
properties and assets reflected in the Target Financial Statements or acquired
since the Target Balance Sheet Date that have been sold or otherwise disposed of
in the ordinary course of business, Target owns outright, and has, and shall at
the Closing have, full legal and beneficial title to all of its assets, in each
case subject to no Encumbrances except for Permitted Encumbrances. The assets of
Target consist of all properties and assets necessary to operate the Business in
the manner it has been operated prior to the date hereof. Except as set forth on
SCHEDULE 4.8, each asset of Target, including without limitation all Equipment,
is in good operating condition and repair, subject to ordinary wear and tear,
and, to the best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, has been maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers' specifications, and each asset is, to the
best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, in compliance with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations. Target's Inventory consists of items of
a quality and quantity usable or saleable in the regular course of business of
Target.
4.9 Contracts and Commitments. Except as otherwise described hereunder
and except as specifically identified on SCHEDULE 4.9:
4.9.1 Target is not a party to or bound by any loan, credit or
similar agreement or any indenture, trust agreement or other instrument
relating to any issue of bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness or creating any lien, encumbrance or charge on any of
Target's assets;
4.9.2 There are no bonus, pension, profit-sharing, retirement,
stock option, stock purchase, deferred compensation, hospitalization or
insurance plans, or vacation or severance pay plans, or any other plans
or arrangements providing benefits to officers, agents or employees of
Target;
4.9.3 Target does not have any collective bargaining agreement
with any labor union or association or any employment contract or other
binding agreement relating to the employment of any of its employees;
4.9.4 Target is not a party to any joint venture agreement or
other agreement involving the sharing of profits relating to the
Business and/or its assets;
4.9.5 Target is not a party to any (i) contracts or
commitments for capital expenditures outside the ordinary course of
business or involving obligations on the part of Target in amounts
inconsistent with those incurred by Target in the ordinary course of
business in accordance with Target's prior operation of the Business,
(ii) lease under which personal property is leased to or from Target
and which is not cancelable by Target without penalty upon notice of
thirty days or less or pursuant to which rentals payable by or to
Target,
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either individually or in the aggregate, substantially exceed amounts
previously incurred by Target in the ordinary course of business, (iii)
continuing contract for the future purchase of Inventory or other
materials, supplies, machinery or equipment in excess of the
requirements of the Business conducted in the ordinary course, (iv)
other contract or agreement which involves an obligation on the part of
Target, either individually or in the aggregate, in excess of amounts
previously incurred by Target in the ordinary course of business, or
(v) agreement not made in the ordinary course of business;
4.9.6 There are no agreements, notes, mortgages, leases,
franchises, permits, orders, judgments or decrees to which Target is a
party or by which Target or any of its assets are bound, which contain
any provision which would (i) be violated or contravened by, (ii) cause
acceleration of any obligation of Target as a result of, or (iii) cause
or permit the forfeiture of any right or benefit of Target by reason
of, the execution or performance of this Agreement;
4.9.7 Target is not party to any Contract limiting the freedom
of Target to engage in any line of business or to compete with any
Person;
4.9.8 Target is not a party to any agreement which involves
$50,000 or more and is not cancelable without penalty within thirty
days; and
4.9.9 There are no persons holding powers of attorney from, or
otherwise authorized to act on behalf of, Target with respect to the
Business or Target's assets except for its respective officers and
other management personnel regularly performing their assigned business
functions.
Except as specifically identified on SCHEDULE 4.9, Target and Seller
have no knowledge that any Contract or other obligation to which Target is
bound, individually or in the aggregate: (i) will result in a material loss to
Target after the Closing Date; (ii) cannot readily be performed or fulfilled on
time without undue or unusual expenditure of money or effort by Target after the
Closing Date, or (iii) under which there exists a default or event of default or
event, occurrence, condition or act which, with the giving of notice, the lapse
of time or the happening of any other event or condition, would become a default
or event of default thereunder, except where such default or event would not
cause a Material Adverse Effect. Also set forth on SCHEDULE 4.9 is a list of all
proposals, except proposals made by Target's sales people in the ordinary course
of business, submitted by Target to any third party that, if accepted by such
third party, would require disclosure on SCHEDULE 4.9.
A true copy of each written Contract as well as all other documents
evidencing any commitment of Target required to be set forth on any Schedule
hereto has been or will be delivered to Group by Target no later than five (5)
days after execution of this Agreement.
4.10 Permits. All Permits required in connection with the use,
operation or ownership of Target's assets and the conduct of the Business as
currently conducted are listed on SCHEDULE 4.10.
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4.11 Litigation. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.11, there is no
action, suit, proceeding at law or in equity, arbitration or administrative or
other proceeding by or before (or any investigation by) any governmental or
other instrumentality or agency, pending, or, to the best knowledge of Target,
Seller and Xxxxx, threatened, against or affecting Target or its properties or
rights, and Target and Seller do not know of any valid basis for any such
action, proceeding or investigation. There are no such suits, actions, claims,
proceedings or investigations pending or to the best knowledge of Target and
Seller, threatened, seeking to prevent or challenge the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Without exception as to materiality or
otherwise, SCHEDULE 4.11 lists all claims, if any, that have ever been filed
with the FAA with respect to Target and/or the operation of the Business.
4.12 Taxes. All federal, state, county, local and other Taxes that are
due or will be due and payable by Target on or before the Closing Date have been
paid timely, including, without limitation, all estimated Taxes. All Tax returns
and reports required to be filed with all Taxing authorities, and all deposits
required by law to be made with respect to (i) Target's employees' withholding
taxes, and (ii) the operations of Target have been timely made. There are no
agreements for the extension of time for the assessment or payment of any
amounts of Tax except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.12 attached hereto, and Target
has not been requested to enter into any such agreement or waiver. Except as set
forth on SCHEDULE 4.12, no assessments of Tax deficiencies have been made
against Target, and no examination is pending by the Internal Revenue Service or
any other Taxing authority with respect to any of such Tax returns or reports.
The Target Balance Sheet reflects and includes adequate provisions determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
for the payment in full of any and all Taxes of Target for the period covered
thereby and all prior periods. Target is not now nor has it ever been a party to
any tax allocation or sharing agreement that could result in any liability to
Target.
4.13 Insurance. Set forth on SCHEDULE 4.13 is a complete list of
insurance policies that Target maintains with respect to its respective
businesses, properties or employees. Such policies are in full force and effect
and are free from any event which gives rise to a right of termination on the
part of the insurance carriers. In the judgment of Target, Seller and Xxxxx,
such policies, with respect to their amounts and types of coverage, are adequate
to insure against risks to which Target and its property and assets are normally
exposed in the operation of the Business, subject to customary deductibles and
policy limits.
4.14 Intellectual Property. SCHEDULE 4.14 sets forth all Intellectual
Property owned by Target. The operation of the Business as currently operated
requires no rights under Intellectual Property other than rights under
Intellectual Property listed on SCHEDULE 4.14 and rights granted to Target
pursuant to agreements listed on SCHEDULE 4.14. Except as otherwise set forth on
SCHEDULE 4.14, Target owns all right, title and interest in the Intellectual
Property. No claim has been made and no litigation is pending or, to the best
knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, threatened wherein Target has been or is
accused of infringing or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of
another, or of breaching a contract conveying intellectual property rights.
4.15 Compliance with Laws. To the best knowledge of Target, Seller and
Xxxxx, Target is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, orders,
judgments and decrees applicable to the Business, except where any noncompliance
would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
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4.16 Employment Relations. No collective bargaining agreement is in
existence with respect to Target's employees or is currently being negotiated by
Target.
4.17 Employee Benefits.
4.17.1 SCHEDULE 4.17 lists all of the Target Plans. Except as
described in SCHEDULE 4.17, neither Target nor any other organization
which is a member of a controlled group of organizations within the
meaning of Sections 414(b), (c), (m) or (o), of the Code of which
Target is a member (the "Target Controlled Group") has any obligation,
contingent or otherwise, covering any of their employees under any
employment or consulting agreement or under any executive or
employee's compensation plan, agreement or arrangement including,
without limitation, any "employee welfare benefit plan" as defined in
Section 3(1) of ERISA, or any other pension, retirement, profit
sharing, stock option, stock purchase, bonus, savings plan, health,
welfare or other employee or former employee benefit plan, program,
policy or arrangement (collectively referred to herein as "Target
Plans"). Neither Target nor any members of the Target Controlled Group
currently sponsors or maintains or has over the prior six (6) years
maintained or sponsored any "employee pension benefit plan" as defined
in Section 3(2) of ERISA which is subject to Title IV of ERISA or the
minimum funding obligations of Section 412 of the Code. There is no
voluntary employees' beneficiary association which is implementing any
Target Plan. Except as disclosed in SCHEDULE 4.17, neither Target nor
any member of the Target Controlled Group nor any fiduciary now or
previously acting pursuant to any Target Plan ("Target Plan Fiduciary")
has breached or otherwise failed to comply with any provision of any
Target Plan, and there are no written and filed claims (other than for
benefits in the ordinary course) grievances, audits, investigations or
suits pending against Target, any member of the Target Controlled Group
or any Target Plan Fiduciary under any Target Plan. Target has
delivered copies of the following to the Group: (i) collective
bargaining agreements or other such contracts relating to the benefits
under any Target Plan and (ii) Forms S-8, if any (including any
amendments thereto), for any Target Plan.
4.17.2 SCHEDULE 4.17 identifies each of the Target Plans which
purports to satisfy the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code
("Qualified Plans"). A copy of each Qualified Plan and of the most
recent determination by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to
each of the Qualified Plans has been provided to Group. All of such
determination letters remain in effect and have not been revoked.
Except as described in the SCHEDULE 4.17, no Qualified Plan has been
amended since the issuance of the most recent determination letter.
Except as disclosed in SCHEDULE 4.17, in all material respects each
Qualified Plan has been administered according to its terms, except for
those terms which are inconsistent with the changes required by the
Code and any regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder for which
changes are not yet required to be made, in which case each Qualified
Plan has been administered in accordance with the provisions of the
Code and such regulations and rulings, and neither the Company nor any
member of the Target Controlled Group or any Target Plan Fiduciary of
any Qualified Plan has taken any action which could adversely affect
the qualified status of any Qualified Plan or any related trust.
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4.17.3 With respect to any Target Plan which is an "employee
welfare benefit plan" (within the meaning of ERISA Section 3(1)): (i)
each Target Plan which is intended to meet the requirements for
tax-favored treatment under Subchapter B of Chapter 1 of the Code meets
such requirements; (ii) there is no disqualified benefit (as such term
is defined in the Code Section 4976(b)) which would subject Target or
any member of the Target Controlled Group or Group to any taxes under
Code Section 4976(a); (iii) each Target Plan which is a group health
plan (as such term is defined in Code Section 162(i)(2)) complies and
has complied with the applicable requirements of Code Section 4980B;
and (iv) Target and each member of the Target Controlled Group has
complied with the reporting and disclosure requirements of ERISA for
reports and disclosures required to be reported or disclosed prior to
or as of the date hereof. Neither Target nor the Target Controlled
Group maintains any post-retirement health and life insurance plans for
employees and retirees. Target has no commitment, whether formal or
informal and whether legally binding or not, to create any additional
Target Plan or to amend or modify any Target Plan. No benefits will
become payable under any Target Plan as a result of the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby. Neither Target nor any member of
the Target Controlled Group has made or is obligated to make any
nondeductible contribution to any Target Plan.
4.17.4 The transaction contemplated by this Agreement together
with any amounts paid or payable by Target, or any member of the Target
Controlled Group has not resulted in and will not result in payments to
"disqualified individuals" (as defined in Section 280G(c) the Code) of
Target or the Target Controlled Group which, individually or in the
aggregate, will constitute "excess parachute payments" (as defined in
Section 280G(b) of the Code) resulting in the imposition of the excise
tax under Section 4999 of the Code or the disallowance of deductions
under Section 280G of the Code.
4.18 Environmental Laws and Regulations. Except as set forth on
SCHEDULE 4.18, (i) Hazardous Materials have not been generated, used, treated or
stored on, or transported to or from, the real property owned, leased or used by
Target, its authorized agents or its independent contractors (including
suppliers) or any property adjoining such real property, (ii) Hazardous
Materials have not been disposed, discharged, injected, spilled, leaked,
leached, dumped, emitted, escaped, emptied, allowed to seep, placed and the
like, into or upon any land or water or air, or otherwise allowed to enter into
the environment (collectively, "Releases") by Target, its authorized agents or
its independent contractors (including suppliers) on such real property or any
other property, (iii) Target is, to the best knowledge of Target, Seller and
Xxxxx, in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and the requirements
of any Permits issued under such Environmental Laws with respect to such real
property and to Target's operations conducted thereon, (iv) there are no pending
or, to the best knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, threatened Environmental
Claims against Target or involving such real property, (v) there are no facts or
present or past circumstances, conditions or occurrences on such real property
known to Target, Seller or Xxxxx that reasonably could be anticipated (A) to
form the basis of an Environmental Claim against Target or any owner or operator
of such real property, or (B) to cause such real property to be subject to any
restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, use or transferability of such real
property under any Environmental Law, (vi) there are not now and, to the best
knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, there never have
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been any underground storage tanks located on such real property, and (vii)
Target has not in the ordinary course of business transported, treated, disposed
of or stored Hazardous Materials.
4.19 Interests in Customers and Suppliers. Except as set forth on
SCHEDULE 4.19 attached hereto, Target does not possess, directly or indirectly,
any financial interest in, nor is any Person associated with Target a director,
officer or employee of, any corporation, firm, association or business
organization which is a supplier, customer, lessor, lessee, or competitor of
Target.
4.20 Compensation of Employees. Set forth on SCHEDULE 4.20 is a
complete list of all employees of Target showing (i) such individuals' total
compensation from Target for the fiscal year ended on the Target Balance Sheet
Date and (ii) compensation and salary rates for the current fiscal year. Except
as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.20, no employee of Target has been promised a bonus
or an increase in salary to take effect subsequent to the date hereof.
4.21 Suppliers and Customers. The relationship of Target with each of
such suppliers and customers as of the date of this Agreement is, to the best
knowledge of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, a good commercial working relationship,
and except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.21, no significant supplier or customer
has canceled or otherwise terminated or, to the best knowledge of Target, Seller
and Xxxxx, threatened to cancel or otherwise terminate its relationship with
Target since the beginning of the latest full fiscal year of Target.
4.22 Absence of Changes. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.22, since
the Balance Sheet Date there has not been any:
4.22.1 sale, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other
transfer of any of Target's assets or properties except in the ordinary
course of business as conducted since that date;
4.22.2 any Material Adverse Effect or any condition or
contingency that might reasonably be expected to result in any Material
Adverse Effect;
4.22.3 termination of or material amendment to any Contract
except as reflected by any applicable Schedule;
4.22.4 increase in compensation payable or paid to, or any
employment, bonus or compensation agreement entered into with, any
officer, director, employee, agent or independent contractor of Target
other than in the ordinary course of business;
4.22.5 declaration or making, or agreement to declare or make,
any payment of dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind or
purchase, redemption or other acquisition, or agreement to purchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of Target's
outstanding capital stock; or merger, consolidation, conversion or
agreement to merge or consolidate with or convert into any other
entity;
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4.22.6 agreement or arrangement creating any preferential
rights to purchase any of Target's capital stock or membership
interests or assets or requiring the consent of any party to the
transfer or assignment of any of Target's capital stock or assets;
4.22.7 other than in the ordinary course of business, a
material change in the amount of all notes and accounts receivable of
Target or other fees or debts due to Target or the allowances with
respect thereto, or the payables of Target to trade accounts and other
creditors by Target, from that reflected in the Balance Sheet;
4.22.8 other Contract or transaction entered into or agreed to
by Target other than in the ordinary course of business; or
4.22.9 agreement by Target to do any of the things described
in the preceding SECTIONS 4.22.1 through 4.22.8, except as contemplated
in this Agreement.
4.23 Disclosure. To the best of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, this
Agreement, the Financial Statements, any Schedule, Exhibit or certificate
attached hereto or delivered by Target or Seller in accordance with the terms
hereof do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact the existence of
which results or reasonably could be expected to result in a Material Adverse
Effect.
4.24 Broker's or Finder's Fees. No Person acting on behalf of Target or
Seller is, or will be, entitled to any fee, commission or broker's or finder's
fees in connection with this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated
hereby. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Group and Target from any
losses or liabilities that may arise as a result of any reasonable claims,
demands or causes of action for any such fee or commission.
4.25 Government Contracts. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 4.25, Target
does not have any Contracts with any agency of the Government of the United
States or supply any services to any of the military services of the United
States or the Department of Defense or have a facility security clearance under
the Department of Defense Industrial Security Program.
4.26 Copies of Documents. To the best knowledge of Target, Seller and
Xxxxx, Target and Seller have made available for inspection and copying by Group
and its advisers, true, complete and correct copies of all documents referred to
in this ARTICLE IV or in any Schedule attached hereto.
4.27 Bank Accounts. Attached as SCHEDULE 4.27 is a true and complete
listing of all bank accounts, savings accounts, brokerage accounts and
investment accounts and for each of such accounts the names of the individuals
authorized to withdraw funds or investments from such account.
4.28 Real Property. Target leases one building, which is identified by
Target as 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000, from Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx ("Landlord"), pursuant to a lease (the "Lease"), a true copy of which
has been delivered to Group by Target. The building leased by Target for use in
connection with the operation of the Business (the "Target Operating Facility")
is in good operating condition, and in a state of good maintenance and repair,
subject to
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ordinary wear and tear. Target, Seller and Xxxxx represent and warrant to Group
that the Lease shall not go into default as a result of the purchase by Group of
the Target Interests. The Target Operating Facility has adequate rights of
ingress and egress for operation of the Business in the ordinary course. No
condemnation or similar proceeding is pending or, to the best knowledge of
Target and Seller, threatened, that would preclude or impair the use of the
Target Operating Facility as used in the prior operation of the Business.
ARTICLE V
SECURITIES REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Seller and Xxxxx represent and warrant to Group as follows:
5.1 Authorization and Validity of Agreement. Seller and Xxxxx have full
legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform their
obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller and Xxxxx and is a
valid and binding obligation of Seller and Xxxxx in accordance with its terms,
except to the extent that its enforceability may be subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting
the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general equitable
principles.
5.2 Securities Laws. Seller and Xxxxx acknowledge that the Group Stock
to be issued by Group hereunder constitutes securities under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), and the applicable state securities laws
(collectively, with the Securities Act referred to as the "Acts") and has not
been registered for sale to Seller under the Securities Act or the Acts in
reliance on available exemptions from the registration requirements thereof.
5.3 Accredited Investor. Seller and Xxxxx are "accredited investors" as
that term is defined in Section 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act.
5.4 Knowledge and Experience. Seller and Xxxxx have such knowledge and
experience in financial and business matters that they are capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of their participation in the transactions
contemplated hereby. Seller and Xxxxx have had access to and an opportunity to
inspect all relevant information relating to Group sufficient to enable Seller
and Xxxxx to evaluate the merits and risks of their participation in such
transactions. Seller and Xxxxx also have had adequate opportunity to ask
questions and receive answers respecting, and to obtain such additional
information as they have desired regarding, the business, financial condition
and affairs of Group.
5.5 Investment Purpose. The acquisition by Seller and Xxxxx of
securities of Group issued hereunder is for their respective accounts, is for
investment purposes, and is without a view to, and not for offer or sale for
Group in connection with, any distribution of securities of Group. Seller and
Xxxxx are not participating and does not have a participation in any such
distribution or the underwriting of any such distribution.
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5.6 Holding Period. Seller and Xxxxx understand that the securities of
Group to be issued hereunder must be held for an indefinite period of time and
cannot be sold or transferred unless such securities are subsequently registered
under the Acts or exemptions from the registration requirements thereof are
available. Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Commission permits a sale
after one year in compliance with that rule.
5.7 Legend. Seller and Xxxxx acknowledge that Group will place on the
certificates representing securities to be issued by Group hereunder a legend
stating that such securities have not been registered under the Acts and setting
forth or referring to the restrictions on the transfer ability and sale thereof.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GROUP
Group hereby represents and warrants to Seller and Xxxxx as follows:
6.1 Existence and Good Standing; Power and Authority. Group is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Texas. Group has full corporate power and authority to make,
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, to perform its respective
obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized and approved
by all required corporate action of Group. This Agreement has been duly executed
and delivered by Group and is a valid and binding obligation of Group
enforceable against Group, in accordance with its terms, except to the extent
that its enforceability may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting the enforcement of
creditors' rights generally and by general equitable principles.
6.2 Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of Group consists of
15,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 10,000,000 shares are common stock,
par value $0.01 per share, and 5,000,000 are preferred stock, par value $0.01
per share. Group currently has 3,029,446 shares of common stock that are issued
and outstanding. When issued and paid for in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, the shares of Group Stock to be issued to Seller and Xxxxx shall be
fully paid and nonassessable.
6.3 No Violations. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by Group and the consummation by Group of the transactions
contemplated hereby will not, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse
of time or both, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in a breach or default
under any provision of the charter or bylaws of Group; (ii) to the best
knowledge of Group, violate any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decree of any court or of any governmental or regulatory body,
agency or authority applicable to Group or by which any of its properties or
assets may be bound; (iii) to the best knowledge of Group, require any filing by
Group with, or require Group to obtain any permit, consent or approval of, or
require Group to give any notice to, any governmental or regulatory body, agency
or authority or any third party; or (iv) result in a violation or breach by
Group of, conflict with, constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of
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time or both) a default by Group (or give rise to any right of termination,
cancellation, payment or acceleration) under, or result in the creation of any
Encumbrance upon any of the properties or assets of Group pursuant to, any of
the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture,
license, franchise, permit, agreement, lease, franchise agreement or other
instrument or obligation to which Group is a party, or by which Group or any of
its properties or assets may be bound.
6.4 Broker's or Finder's Fees. If any Person acting on behalf of Group
is, or will be, entitled to any fee, commission or broker's or finder's fee in
connection with this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby,
each party shall be responsible for paying his or her own fees.
6.5 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Change. Group has
heretofore furnished Target or its representatives with the audited financial
statements of Group as of March 31, 1998 for the nine-month period then ended.
In addition, Group has heretofore furnished Target or its representatives with
the unaudited financial statements of Group as of March 31, 1998, in the form of
a balance sheet (the "Group Balance Sheet"), and an income statement and
statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended relating to the
audited balance sheet (together with the Balance Sheet, the "Group Financial
Statements"). The Group Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with GAAP and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of
Group at the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flow of Group
for the period indicated. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 6.5 attached hereto or
for changes that would not have a Material Adverse Effect, since March 31, 1998
(the "Group Balance Sheet Date"), there has been no change in the assets or
liabilities, or in the business or condition, financial or otherwise, or in the
results of operations, of Group.
6.6 Securities Filings. Group has filed all forms, reports and
documents required to be filed with the SEC, and as of the Closing Date has made
available to Target, in the form filed with the SEC, its Form 10-KSB annual
report for the year ended December 31, 1997 and its Form 10-QSB quarterly report
for the period ended March 31, 1998 (the "Group SEC Reports"). The Group SEC
Reports (i) were prepared in accordance with the requirements of applicable law
and (ii) did not at the time they were filed contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading.
6.7 Absence of Changes. Except as set forth on SCHEDULE 6.7, since the
Group Balance Sheet Date there has not been any:
6.7.1 sale, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other
transfer of any of Group's assets or properties except in the ordinary
course of business as conducted since that date;
6.7.2 any Material Adverse Effect or any condition or
contingency that might reasonably be expected to result in any Material
Adverse Effect;
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6.7.3 termination of or material amendment to any Contract or
Lease except as reflected by any applicable Schedule;
6.7.4 increase in compensation payable or paid to, or any
employment, bonus or compensation agreement entered into with, any
officer, director, employee, agent or independent contractor of Group
other than in the ordinary course of business;
6.7.5 declaration or making, or agreement to declare or make,
any payment of dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind or
purchase, redemption or other acquisition, or agreement to purchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of Group's
outstanding capital stock; or merger, consolidation or agreement to
merge or consolidate with any other entity;
6.7.6 agreement or arrangement creating any preferential
rights to purchase any of Group's capital stock or assets or requiring
the consent of any party to the transfer or assignment of any of
Group's capital stock or assets;
6.7.7 other than in the ordinary course of business, a
material change in the amount of all notes and accounts receivable of
Group or other fees or debts due to Group or the allowances with
respect thereto, or the payables of Group to trade accounts and other
creditors by Group, from that reflected in the Group Balance Sheet;
6.7.8 other Contract or transaction entered into or agreed to
by Group other than in the ordinary course of business; or
6.7.9 agreement by Group to do any of the things described in
the preceding SECTIONS 6.7.1 through 6.7.8, except as contemplated in
this Agreement.
6.8 Disclosure. To the best knowledge of Group, this Agreement, the
Group Financial Statements, any Schedule, Exhibit or certificate attached hereto
or delivered by Group in accordance with the terms hereof do not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact the existence of which results or reasonably
could be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
6.9 Copies of Documents. To the best knowledge of Group, Group has made
available for inspection and copying by Target and its advisers, true, complete
and correct copies of all documents referred to in this ARTICLE VI or in any
Schedule attached hereto.
ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF
TARGET, SELLER AND XXXXX
The obligations of Target, Seller and Xxxxx under this Agreement to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the
satisfaction (or waiver by Target, Seller and Xxxxx) on or prior to the Closing
Date of all of the following conditions:
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7.1 Truth of Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Group contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all
material respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though
such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date,
and Group shall have delivered to Target, Seller and Xxxxx on the Closing Date a
certificate of an authorized officer of Group, dated the Closing Date, to such
effect.
7.2 Performance of Agreements. Each and all of the agreements and
covenants of Group to be performed on or before the Closing Date pursuant to the
terms hereof, including all deliveries and obligations at Closing, shall have
been duly performed in all material respects, and Group shall have delivered to
Target, Seller and Xxxxx a certificate of an authorized officer of Group, dated
the Closing Date, to such effect and evidencing the incumbency of all officers
executing any documents in connection with the Closing.
7.3 No Litigation Threatened. No action or proceedings shall have been
instituted before a court or other governmental body or by any public authority
to restrain or prohibit any of the transactions contemplated hereby, and Group
shall have delivered to Target, Seller and Xxxxx a certificate of an authorized
officer of Group, dated the Closing Date, to such effect to the best knowledge
of such officer.
7.4 Consents. All governmental and third party consents and approvals
necessary to permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement shall have been received.
7.5 Proceedings. All proceedings to be taken in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all documents incident thereto
shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Target and its
counsel, and Target shall have received copies of all such documents and other
evidence as they or its counsel may reasonably request in order to establish the
consummation of such transactions and the taking of all proceedings in
connection therewith.
7.6 Legal Opinion. Group shall have delivered to Target the opinion of
Jenkens & Xxxxxxxxx, a Professional Corporation, counsel to Group, addressing
the matters set forth in EXHIBIT D attached hereto, which opinion shall be
acceptable to Target and its counsel.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS TO GROUP'S OBLIGATIONS
The obligations of Group under this Agreement to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction (or
waiver by Group) on or prior to the Closing Date of all of the following
conditions:
8.1 Truth of Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Target, Seller and Xxxxx contained herein shall be true and
correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same
effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of
the Closing Date. Seller, Target and Xxxxx shall have delivered to Group on the
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Closing Date a certificate executed by an authorized officer of Target, Seller
and Xxxxx, dated the Closing Date, to such effect.
8.2 Performance of Agreements. Each and all of the agreements and
covenants of Target, Seller and Xxxxx to be performed on or before the Closing
Date pursuant to the terms hereof, including all deliveries and obligations at
Closing, shall have been duly performed in all material respects. Seller, Target
and Xxxxx shall have delivered to Group a certificate of Seller and Xxxxx, an
authorized officer of Target, Seller and Xxxxx, dated the Closing Date, to such
effect. The certificates of Target, Seller and Xxxxx shall also evidence the
incumbency of all officers of Target and Seller executing any documents in
connection with the Closing.
8.3 No Litigation Threatened. No action or proceedings shall have been
instituted before a court or other governmental body or by any public authority
to restrain or prohibit any of the transactions contemplated hereby. Seller,
Target and Xxxxx shall have delivered to Group a certificate of Xxxxx, an
authorized officer of Target and Seller, dated the Closing Date, to such effect
to the best knowledge of such officers and Xxxxx.
8.4 Consents. All governmental and third party consents and approvals
necessary to permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement shall have been received, including without limitation each of the
consents and approvals from Target's lenders and the consents referred to on
SCHEDULE 4.4 attached hereto shall have been obtained. Group shall have received
the approval of its Board of Directors to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby.
8.5 Legal Opinion. Target and Seller shall have delivered to Group the
opinion of XxXxxx & Xxxxxxx, counsel to Target, addressing the matters set forth
in EXHIBIT E attached hereto, which opinions shall be acceptable to Group and
its counsel.
8.6 Proceedings. All proceedings to be taken in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all documents incident thereto
shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Group and its counsel,
and Group shall have received copies of all such documents and other evidence as
it or its counsel may reasonably request in order to establish the consummation
of such transactions and the taking of all proceedings in connection therewith.
ARTICLE IX
COVENANTS OF TARGET, SELLER AND XXXXX
Target, Seller and Xxxxx hereby covenant and agree with Group as
follows:
9.1 Cooperation. Target, Seller and Xxxxx shall use their reasonable
best efforts to cooperate with Group to secure all necessary consents,
approvals, authorizations, exemptions and waivers from third parties as shall be
required in order to enable Target, Seller and Xxxxx to effect the transactions
contemplated hereby. Target, Seller and Xxxxx shall otherwise use their
reasonable best efforts to cause the consummation of such transactions in
accordance with the terms and conditions hereof and to cause all conditions
contained in this Agreement over which they have control to be satisfied.
Target, Seller and Xxxxx further agree to deliver to Group prompt written
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notice of any event or condition known to or discovered by Target, Seller or
Xxxxx, which if it existed on the date of this Agreement or on the Closing Date,
would result in any of the representations and warranties of Target, Seller or
Xxxxx contained herein being untrue in any material respect.
9.2 Conduct of Business. Except as Group may otherwise consent to in
writing, between the date hereof and the Closing Date, Target shall (i) conduct
the Business only in the ordinary course, (ii) use its reasonable efforts to
keep available the services of Target's employees and maintain Target's current
relationships with licensors, suppliers, lessors, distributors, customers,
clients and others, (iii) maintain, consistent with past practice and good
business judgment, all of Target's assets in customary repair, order and
condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and insurance upon all of its assets
used in the conduct of the Business in such amounts and of such kinds comparable
to that in effect on the date hereof, to the extent available at current
premiums, and (iv) maintain its Books and Records in the usual, regular and
ordinary manner, on a basis consistent with past practice.
9.3 Negative Covenants of Target and Seller. From and after May 31,
1998 and through the Closing Date and except with the specific prior written
consent of Group, Target and Seller covenant and agree as follows:
9.3.1 Target shall not sell, transfer or dispose of any of its
assets other than in the ordinary course of business; provided,
however, that any sale, transfer or disposition of any of its assets in
the ordinary course of business shall not exceed assets valued at more
than $10,000 in the aggregate and shall not be made to any of Seller.
9.3.2 Target shall not make any distributions or dividends of
cash or other property to Seller or issue or agree to issue any
additional shares of its capital stock.
9.3.3 Target shall not make, declare or pay any bonuses to any
of the officers or directors of Target or other payments to such
persons not in the ordinary course of business.
9.3.4 Target shall not grant an Encumbrance (except a
Permitted Encumbrance) on any of the assets of Target or allow any such
Encumbrance (except a Permitted Encumbrance) to occur or to be created.
9.3.5 Except in the ordinary course of business, Target shall
not acquire any tangible properties or assets.
9.3.6 Except in the ordinary course of business, Target shall
not enter into any employment and/or any independent contractor
agreements relating to services to be rendered in connection with the
Business or any of their assets.
9.3.7 Except in the ordinary course of business, Target shall
not amend, modify or terminate any of its Contracts or other
agreements.
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9.3.8 Target shall not enter into any undertaking with respect
to the operation of its assets or the Business except in the ordinary
course of business and consistent with past practices.
9.3.9 Seller shall not sell, transfer or dispose of any of the
Target Stock or grant or allow an Encumbrance thereon.
9.4 Exclusive Dealing. During the period from the date of this
Agreement to the Final Termination Date (as defined in SECTION 12.1.2), Target
and Seller shall not take any action to, directly or indirectly, encourage,
initiate or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any
information to any Person other than Group, concerning (i) the sale, transfer or
disposal of all or any material part of the assets of Target, (ii) a merger or
conversion of Target, (iii) the issuance, sale, transfer or disposal of any
equity interest in Target, or (iv) any similar transaction involving Target or
Seller (collectively, a "Prohibited Transaction"). Target and Seller shall
immediately notify Group of any inquiries or proposals made by any Person other
than Group with respect to a Prohibited Transaction. Prior to the Final
Termination Date, Target and Seller shall not enter into any definitive
agreements with respect to any Prohibited Transaction.
9.5 Review of the Assets. Target and Seller agree that Group may, prior
to the Closing Date, through its representatives, review (i) the assets and
liabilities of Target, (ii) the complete working papers of the certified public
accountants of Target used in their preparation of financial statements for
Target, and (iii) the Books and Records of Target and otherwise review the
financial and legal condition of Target as Group or its representatives deem
necessary or advisable to familiarize itself or themselves with the Business and
related matters; such review shall not, however, affect the representations and
warranties made by Target and Seller hereunder or the remedies of Group for
breaches of those representations and warranties. Such review and inspection
shall occur only during normal business hours upon reasonable notice by Group.
Target shall permit Group and its representatives to have, after the execution
of this Agreement, full access to those employees of Target who can furnish
Group with financial and operating data and other information with respect to
the Business as Group shall from time to time reasonably request.
9.6 Consents. Target and Seller covenant to obtain as soon as
practicable after execution of this Agreement all governmental and third party
consents and approvals necessary to permit the performance of their respective
obligations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
9.7 Further Assurances. At any time or from time to time after the
Closing Date, Target and Seller shall, at the reasonable request of Group and at
Group's expense, execute and deliver any further instruments or documents and
take all such further action as Group may reasonably request in order to
consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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ARTICLE X
COVENANTS OF GROUP
Group hereby covenants and agrees with Target, Seller and Xxxxx as
follows:
10.1 Cooperation by Group. Group will use its reasonable best efforts,
and will cooperate with Target, Seller and Xxxxx, to secure all necessary
consents, approvals, authorizations, exemptions and waivers from third parties
as shall be required in order to enable Group to effect the transactions
contemplated on its part hereby, and Group will otherwise use its reasonable
best efforts to cause and consummation of such transactions in accordance with
the terms and conditions hereof and to cause all conditions contained in this
Agreement over which it has control to be satisfied. Group further agrees to
deliver to Target prompt written notice of any event or condition known to or
discovered by Group, which if it existed on the date of this Agreement or on the
Closing Date, would result in any of the representations or warranties of Group
contained herein being untrue in any material respect.
10.2 Books and Records; Personnel. At all times after the Closing Date,
Group shall allow Seller, upon reasonable advance notice to Group, access to all
Books and Records of Target, to the extent necessary or desirable in
anticipation of, or preparation for, existing or future litigation, tax returns
or audits, or reports to or filings with governmental agencies, during normal
working hours at Group's principal place of business or at any location where
such Books and Records are stored, and Seller shall have the right, at Seller's
sole cost, to make copies of any such Books and Records.
10.3 Further Assurances. At any time or from time to time after the
Closing Date, Group shall, at the request of Seller and at Seller's expense,
execute and deliver any further instruments or documents and take all such
further action as Seller may reasonably request in order to consummate and make
effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10.4 Consents. Group covenants to obtain as soon as practicable after
the execution of this Agreement all governmental and third party consents and
approvals necessary to permit the performance of its obligation to consummate
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XI
THE CLOSING
11.1 Time and Place. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all
conditions on the part of each party hereto to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby, the closing of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement (the "Closing") will occur at 10:00 a.m. Dallas, Texas time at the
offices of Jenkens & Xxxxxxxxx, a Professional Corporation, 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000, or at such other time, at such other place or
on such other date as the parties hereto may mutually agree (the "Closing
Date").
11.2 Obligations of Target, Seller and Xxxxx. At the Closing, Target,
Seller and Xxxxx, as applicable, shall execute (as applicable) and deliver to
Group, against Group's execution (as applicable) and delivery of the items
specified in SECTION 11.3, the following:
11.2.1 the Employment Agreement;
11.2.2 the Target Interests together with all necessary stock
powers, assignments and transfers in favor of Group duly signed by
Seller;
11.2.3 certified copies of the Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws and Good Standing and Existence Certificates of Target;
11.2.4 the Waiver by Xxxxxxx First National Bank (the "Bank")
of the default by Target on the loan Target holds with the Bank, as
provided in the loan agreement dated as of September 19, 1995;
11.2.5 all Books and Records, memoranda, data and other
documents related to the assets of Target and the Business, including
all Contracts and Leases of Target;
11.2.6 the certificates required by SECTIONS 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3;
11.2.7 any consents required by SECTION 4.4;
11.2.8 the legal opinion as required by SECTION 8.5;
11.2.9 evidence of any necessary governmental or third party
consents or approvals as required by SECTIONS 8.4 and 9.6;
11.2.10 resignations of existing directors of Target;
11.2.11 any signature cards, account agreement amendments and
other documents, if and to the extent requested by Group, that are
necessary to change the persons authorized to withdraw funds or
investments from any and all bank, brokerage, savings and investment
accounts of Target; and
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11.2.12 such other instruments, documents and certificates in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Group, as Group shall
have reasonably required.
11.3 Group's Obligations. At the Closing, Group shall execute (as
applicable) and deliver to Seller, Target and Xxxxx, as applicable, against
execution (as applicable) and delivery by Seller, Target and Xxxxx, as
applicable, of the items specified in SECTION 11.2, the following:
11.3.1 evidence of Xxxxx'x appointment as President, Chief
Operations Officer of Group, and as a director of Group;
11.3.2 certificates representing the Group Stock to be issued
to Seller and Xxxxx as a portion of the Target Purchase Price, as it
may be adjusted, pursuant to ARTICLE III;
11.3.3 the Employment Agreement;
11.3.4 evidence of any necessary governmental or third party
consents or approvals as required by SECTIONS 7.4 and 10.4;
11.3.5 the certificates required by SECTIONS 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3;
11.3.6 the legal opinion required by SECTION 7.6; and
11.3.7 such other instruments, documents and certificates in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Target and Seller, as
they shall have reasonably required.
ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION
12.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions
contemplated hereby may be abandoned at any time prior to the Closing Date as
follows:
12.1.1 by the mutual written consent of Group and Target;
12.1.2 unilaterally by Group, on one hand, or by Target, on
the other hand, in writing, without liability on the part of the
terminating party on account of such termination (provided the
terminating party is not otherwise in material default or breach of
this Agreement, or has failed or refused to close without justification
hereunder), if the Closing Date shall not have occurred on or before
5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 30, 1998 ("Final Termination
Date"); provided, however, that Group may unilaterally extend the Final
Termination Date by 30 days upon the payment to Seller of a fee of
$10,000 (the "Extension Fee"); provided further, however, that if all
necessary consents and approvals to be obtained by Target and Seller
have not been obtained by August 30, 1998, the Final Termination Date
automatically shall be extended until all such consents and approvals
have been obtained but in no event later than September 30, 1998;
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12.1.3 unilaterally by Group, on one hand, or by Target and
Seller, on the other hand, in writing, without prejudice to other
rights and remedies which the terminating party may have (provided the
terminating party is not otherwise in material default or breach of
this Agreement, or has failed or refused to close without justification
hereunder), if the other party shall (i) materially fail to perform its
covenants or agreements contained herein required to be performed prior
to the Closing Date, or (ii) materially breach or have breached any of
its representations or warranties contained herein.
12.2 Remedies Upon Default or Failure to Close.
12.2.1 If Group shall default in the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, and shall for this reason be unable
to consummate this Agreement on the Closing Date in accordance with the
terms hereof, and provided that neither Target, Seller nor Xxxxx are
then in material default of any of their respective obligations
hereunder, Target, Seller and Xxxxx shall be entitled (i) to waive any
such default by Group and to require Group through specific performance
(which Group acknowledges to be an appropriate remedy) to consummate
the sale in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or (ii) to
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Group; provided, however,
that Group shall have a period of ten (10) days following written
notice from Target, Seller and Xxxxx to cure any breach of this
Agreement, if such breach is curable. The avail ability of specific
performance shall be in addition to any other remedies or claims for
damages Target, Seller or Xxxxx may have at law or in equity for
breaches or defaults by Group of its obligations hereunder.
12.2.2 If Target, Seller or Xxxxx shall default in the
performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement and
shall for that reason be unable to consummate this Agreement on the
Closing Date in accordance with the terms hereof, and if Group is not
then in material default of any of its obligations hereunder, Group
shall be entitled either (i) to waive any such defaults by Target,
Seller or Xxxxx and to require Target, Seller and Xxxxx through
specific performance (which Target, Seller and Xxxxx acknowledge to be
an appropriate remedy) to consummate the sale in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement, or (ii) to terminate this Agreement by written
notice to Target, Seller and Xxxxx; provided, however, that Target,
Seller and Xxxxx shall have a period of ten (10) days following written
notice from Group to cure any breach of this Agreement, if such breach
is curable. The availability of specific performance shall be in
addition to any other remedies or claims for damages Group may have at
law or in equity for breaches or defaults by Target, Seller or Xxxxx of
their respective obligations hereunder.
12.3 Effect on Obligations. Termination of this Agreement pursuant to
this Article shall terminate all obligations of the parties hereunder, except
for (i) the obligations under SECTION 12.2 hereof and (ii) the obligations set
forth in the next succeeding sentence of this SECTION 12.3. Upon any termination
of this Agreement, each party hereto will redeliver all documents, work papers
and other materials of any other party relating to the transactions contemplated
hereby, and all copies of such materials, whether so obtained before or after
the execution hereof, to the party furnishing the same.
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ARTICLE XIII
SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION
13.1 Indemnification of Seller. Group shall indemnify and hold Seller
and its Affiliates (the "Seller Indemnitees") harmless from and against any and
all damages, including exemplary damages and penalties, losses, deficiencies,
costs, expenses, obligations, fines, expenditures, claims and liabilities,
including reasonable counsel fees and reasonable expenses of investigation,
defending and prosecuting litigation (collectively, the "Damages"), suffered by
Seller Indemnitees as a result of, caused by, arising out of, or in any way
relating to (i) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment of
any agreement or covenant on the part of Group under this Agreement or any
misrepresentation in or omission from any list, schedule, certificate, or other
instrument furnished or to be furnished to Target, Seller or Xxxxx by Group
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or (ii) any liability or obligation
(other than those for which the Group Indemnitees are being indemnified for
under SECTIONS 13.2 hereof) that pertains to the ownership, operation or conduct
of the Business or assets of Target arising from any acts, omissions, events,
conditions or circumstances occurring on or after the Closing Date.
13.2 Indemnification of Group by Seller and Xxxxx.
13.2.1 Seller and Xxxxx, jointly and severally, shall
indemnify and hold Group and its Affiliates (the "Group
Indemnitees") harmless from and against any and all Damages
suffered by the Group Indemnitees as a result of, caused by,
arising out of, or in any way relating to any
misrepresentation, breach of warranty, nonfulfillment of any
agreement or covenant on the part of Target, Seller or Xxxxx
under this Agreement, or any misrepresentation in or omission
from any list, schedule, certificate or other instrument
furnished or to be furnished to Group by Target or Seller
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
13.2.2 If Seller, Xxxxx or Target become obligated to
pay any amount exceeding $232,720 and the amount allowed under
SECTION 13.9 pursuant to the Non-Competition Agreement, as
amended, by and between Xxxx Xxxxx and General Electrodynamics
Corporation, dated as of September 19, 1995 (the "Non-
Competition Agreement"), or if the timing of the payments is
accelerated to a time sooner than the existing payment
schedule in the Non-Competition Agreement, Seller and Xxxxx,
jointly and severally, shall indemnify and hold the Group
Indemnitees harmless from and against any and all Damages
suffered by the Group Indemnitees as a result of, caused by,
arising out of, or in any way relating to the excess in
payment over $232,720 and the amount allowed under SECTION
13.9 or any acceleration of such payments. Furthermore, Group
shall only be required to remit payments under the
Non-Competition Agreement to Xxxx Xxxxx in accordance with the
payment schedule as set forth in the Non-Competition
Agreement, and shall not be responsible for making any
payments in connection with the Non-Competition Agreement on
an accelerated basis. If Group or GEC is required by a final
judgment to remit payments under the Non-Competition Agreement
to Xxxx Xxxxx on an
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accelerated basis, the collections of up to $300,000 from
Government Contracts owed to Xxxxx under the Employment
Agreement shall be paid according to the payment schedule set
forth in the Non-Competition Agreement.
13.3 Demands. Each indemnified party hereunder agrees that promptly
upon its discovery of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnity under the
provisions of this Agreement, including receipt by it of notice of any demand,
assertion, claim, action or proceeding, judicial or otherwise, by any third
party (such third party actions being collectively referred to herein as the
"Claim"), with respect to any matter as to which it claims to be entitled to
indemnity under the provisions of this Agreement, it will give prompt notice
thereof in writing to the indemnifying party, together with a statement of such
information respecting any of the foregoing as it shall have. Such notice shall
include a formal demand for indemnification under this Agreement. The
indemnifying party shall not be obligated to indemnify the indemnified party
with respect to any Claim if the indemnified party knowingly failed to notify
the indemnifying party thereof in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement in sufficient time to permit the indemnifying party or its counsel to
defend against such matter and to make a timely response thereto including,
without limitation, any responsive motion or answer to a complaint, petition,
notice or other legal, equitable or administrative process relating to the
Claim, only insofar as such knowing failure to notify the indemnifying party has
actually resulted in prejudice or damage to the indemnifying party.
13.4 Right to Contest and Defend. The indemnifying party shall be
entitled at its cost and expense to contest and defend by all appropriate legal
proceedings any Claim with respect to which it is called upon to indemnify the
indemnified party under the provisions of this Agreement; provided, that notice
of the intention to contest shall be delivered by the indemnifying party to the
indemnified party within 20 days from the date of receipt by the indemnifying
party of notice by the indemnified party of the assertion of the Claim. Any such
contest may be conducted in the name and on behalf of the indemnifying party or
the indemnified party as may be appropriate. Such contest shall be conducted by
reputable counsel employed by the indemnifying party, but the indemnified party
shall have the right but not the obligation to participate in such proceedings
and to be represented by counsel of its own choosing at its sole cost and
expense. The indemnifying party shall have full authority to determine all
action to be taken with respect thereto; provided, however, that the
indemnifying party will not have the authority to subject the indemnified party
to any obligation whatsoever, other than the performance of purely ministerial
tasks or obligations not involving material expense. If the indemnifying party
does not elect to contest any such Claim, the indemnifying party shall be bound
by the result obtained with respect thereto by the indemnified party, having
used its reasonable best efforts in resolution. At any time after the
commencement of the defense of any Claim, the indemnifying party may request the
indemnified party to agree in writing to the abandonment of such contest or to
the payment or compromise by the indemnified party of the asserted Claim,
whereupon such action shall be taken unless the indemnified party determines
that the contest should be continued, and so notifies the indemnifying party in
writing within 15 days of such request from the indemnifying party. If the
indemnified party determines that the contest should be continued, the
indemnifying party shall be liable hereunder only to the extent of the amount
that the other party to the contested Claim had agreed unconditionally to accept
in payment or compromise as of the time the indemnifying party made its request
therefor to the indemnified party.
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13.5 Cooperation. If requested by the indemnifying party, the
indemnified party agrees to cooperate with the indemnifying party and its
counsel in contesting any Claim that the indemnifying party elects to contest
or, if appropriate, in making any counterclaim against the person asserting the
Claim, or any cross-complaint against any person, and the indemnifying party
will reimburse the indemnified party for any expenses incurred by it in so
cooperating. If the indemnifying party has not chosen to contest a Claim, the
indemnifying party shall cooperate with the indemnified party and its counsel in
contesting any Claim at no cost or expense to the indemnified party.
13.6 Right to Participate. The indemnified party agrees to afford the
indemnifying party and its counsel the opportunity to be present at, and to
participate in, conferences with all persons, including governmental
authorities, asserting any Claim against the indemnified party or conferences
with representatives of or counsel for such persons.
13.7 Payment of Damages. The indemnifying party shall pay to the
indemnified party in immediately available funds any amounts to which the
indemnified party may become entitled by reason of the provisions of this
Agreement, such payment to be made within five (5) days after any such amounts
are finally determined either by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or
pursuant to the final nonappealable judgment of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
13.8 Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties contained in ARTICLES IV, V, and VI of this Agreement and the
covenants and indemnities contained in this Agreement shall survive the
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby for the maximum period allowed by law.
13.9 Limitations on Amount. Except as otherwise provided in SECTION
13.2.2, the indemnifying party will have no liability (for indemnification or
otherwise) until the total of all Damages exceeds $50,000, and then only for the
amount by which such Damages exceed $50,000. However, this SECTION 13.9 will not
apply to any breach of any of the indemnifying party's representations and
warranties of which such party had knowledge at any time prior to the date on
which such representation and warranty is made or any intentional breach by the
indemnifying party of any covenant or obligation, and the indemnifying party
will be liable for all Damages with respect to such breaches.
ARTICLE XIV
MISCELLANEOUS
14.1 Notices. Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other
document to be given hereunder by either party to the other (herein collectively
called "Notice") shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier
service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by certified
mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by facsimile, as follows:
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If to Target, Seller or Xxxxx, addressed to:
General Electrodynamics Corporation
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
XxXxxx & Xxxxxxx
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 00000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
If to Group, addressed to:
Aviation Group, Inc.
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attention: Xx. Xxx Xxxxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Jenkens & Xxxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective
upon actual receipt. Notice given by facsimile shall be confirmed by appropriate
answer back and shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during the
recipient's normal business hours, or at the beginning of the recipient's next
Business Day after receipt if not received during the recipient's normal
business hours. All Notices by telecopier shall be confirmed promptly after
transmission in writing by certified mail or personal delivery. Any party may
change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as
provided above of such change of address.
14.2 Governing Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed
by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas
(excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer same to the
laws of another jurisdiction).
14.3 Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement
(including the exhibits and schedules hereto) constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties hereto pertaining to the
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subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings,
negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties, and there
are no warranties, representations or other agreements between the parties in
connection with the subject matter hereof except as set forth specifically
herein or contemplated hereby. No supplement, modification or waiver of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound
thereby. The failure of a party to exercise any right or remedy shall not be
deemed or constitute a waiver of such right or remedy in the future. No waiver
of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a
waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall
any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly
provided.
14.4 Binding Effect and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
permitted successors and assigns; but neither this Agreement nor any of the
rights, benefits or obligations hereunder shall be assigned, by operation of law
or otherwise, by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other
party. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon
any person or entity other than the parties hereto and their respective
permitted successors and assigns, any rights, benefits or obligations hereunder.
14.5 Severability. If any provision of the Agreement is rendered or
declared illegal or unenforceable by reason of any existing or subsequently
enacted legislation or by decree of a court of last resort, Group, Target and
Seller, as applicable, shall promptly meet and negotiate substitute provisions
for those rendered or declared illegal or unenforceable so as to preserve as
nearly as possible the contemplated economic effects of the transactions, but
all of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
14.6 Headings. The headings of the sections herein are inserted for
convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect
the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
14.7 Execution. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one
instrument.
14.8 Publicity. Except as otherwise required by applicable laws or
regulations, Target, Seller and Group agree to not issue any press release or
make any other public statement, in each case relating to or connected with or
arising out of this Agreement or the matters contained herein, without obtaining
the prior approval of the other parties hereto to the contents and the manner of
presentation and publication thereof.
14.9 Closing Costs. Each party is responsible for his or her own costs
arising out of this Stock Purchase Agreement and any related transactions (the
"Closing Costs").
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Stock
Purchase Agreement to be executed on its or his behalf as of the date first
above written.
GROUP:
AVIATION GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Executive
Vice President
TARGET:
GENERAL ELECTRODYNAMICS
CORPORATION
By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Title: President
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SELLER:
OMEGA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
XXXXX:
/s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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