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EXHIBIT 10.29
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(With EPII, as Assignee)
THIS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "AGREEMENT") is made and entered
into this 31st day of March, 1998, by and between MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC., a
Texas corporation ("SELLER") and EQUIPMENT PURCHASING II L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company, as assignee of Xxxxxxxx XxXxxxx ("BUYER").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Seller owns and operates a Class II gaming business at its
offices located at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx (the
"BUSINESS");
WHEREAS, Buyer is the assignee of an Equipment Purchase Agreement (the
"ASSIGNED AGREEMENT") between Seller and Xxxxxxxx XxXxxxx ("ASSIGNOR") pursuant
to which Assignor agreed to purchase from Seller certain gaming equipment used
by Seller in the Business; and
WHEREAS, Buyer has assumed the obligations of Assignor under the
Assigned Agreement and desires to purchase from Seller, and Seller desires to
sell to Buyer, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (which
amends and restates the Assigned Agreement solely to reflect Buyer as assignee
and to extend the maturity date of the Note referred to below), certain gaming
equipment relating to the Business;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I
PURCHASE AND SALE OF EQUIPMENT
Section 1.1 Sale of Equipment. On the Closing Date (as hereinafter
defined), Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and convey to Buyer, and Buyer
shall purchase and acquire from Seller, free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances and adverse claims (other than claims of lessees of the Equipment
related to the lease and use thereof) that certain gaming equipment set forth on
EXHIBIT 1.1 hereto (collectively, the "EQUIPMENT" and individually, an "EPS").
Section 1.2 Purchase Price. The purchase price (the "PURCHASE PRICE")
for the Equipment shall be the dollar amount set forth on EXHIBIT 1.1 as the sum
of the total cost of the Equipment. The Purchase Price shall be payable at the
Closing (as hereinafter defined) by the delivery of a promissory note to Seller
in the form attached as Exhibit 1.2 in the principal amount of the Purchase
Price with interest payable at two percent (2%) above prime rate (as published
in the Wall Street Journal), and an initial maturity date of April 30, 1998,
which is hereby extended to May 14, 1998 (the "NOTE").
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Section 1.3 Warrants. As additional inducement for Buyer to enter into
this Agreement, Seller agrees to issue to Buyer at Closing, one hundred (100)
warrants to purchase the Common Stock of Seller (the "WARRANTS") for each EPS
indicated on EXHIBIT 1.1 as being subject to Lease. The terms of each warrant
shall be as set forth in the Warrant Agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT 1.3
(the "WARRANT AGREEMENT"). The purchase price per share of Common Stock of
Seller purchasable pursuant to each Warrant shall be initially $9.44, which was
the closing market price on day before Closing, and the number of shares of
Common Stock purchasable upon the exercise of each Warrant shall be initially
one (1) share of Common Stock of Seller. The Warrants shall become exercisable
one (1) year from the Closing Date and shall expire on the fifth anniversary of
the Closing Date.
Section 1.4 Risk of Loss. The risk of loss or destruction or damage to
any or all of the Equipment from any cause whatsoever at all times prior to the
Closing Date of the purchase of the Equipment shall be borne by Seller.
Subsequent to the Closing Date of the purchase of the Equipment, the risk of
loss or destruction of or damage to any or all the Equipment from any cause
whatsoever shall be borne by Buyer, subject to the agreements and indemnities of
the "Manager" for the benefit of the "Owner" as provided in, and as such terms
are defined in, the Management Agreement of even date referred to in Section
2.2(b) below.
Section 1.5 Lease of Equipment. Ownership of Equipment shall transfer
subject to any and all lease or use agreements relating to such Equipment,
including leases that entitle the lessee thereunder to purchase the Equipment.
If any lessee of equipment exercises its rights under a lease agreement to
purchase the underlying equipment, Buyer shall transfer title to lessee.
Section 1.6 Certain Taxes and Fees. Buyer shall be responsible for (i)
any sales and use taxes which may become due and owing by reason of the sale of
the Equipment hereunder, (ii) all transfer, documentary and similar taxes and
all other duties, levies or other governmental charges incurred by or imposed on
the parties hereto with respect to the property transfer contemplated pursuant
to this Agreement, and (iii) all recording fees, if any, relating to the filing
of instruments transferring title to Buyer from Seller.
Section 1.7 Ad Valorem Taxes. Ad valorem, property and similar taxes
and assessments with respect to the Equipment for the assessment year in which
Closing occurs shall be prorated to the Closing Date, so that Seller shall be
responsible for such taxes for the period prior to the Closing Date and Buyer
shall be responsible for such taxes for the period on and after the Closing
Date.
Section 1.8 Other Expenses. All other costs and expenses incurred by
each party hereto in connection with all things required to be done by it
hereunder, including attorneys' and accountant fees, shall be borne by the party
incurring same.
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Section 1.9 Assignment of Warranties. Seller agrees to assign to Buyer
at closing; any and all valid warranties it may have in and to the Equipment;
provided that Seller shall not be obligated to assign any warranties which are
non-assignable pursuant to their terms.
Section 2.0 Intellectual Property. Buyer is not acquiring any license
or other right to use, or any ownership interest in, the intellectual property
of Seller, including without limitation the trade names "MegaMania" and
"FlashCash" or any software related to such games.
ARTICLE II
CLOSING
Section 2.1 Closing. Closing of the purchase and sale of Equipment
provided for herein ("CLOSING") shall take place on or before March 31, 1998 at
a time and place mutually satisfactory to both parties (the "CLOSING DATE"). At
Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a duly executed xxxx of sale in
substantially the form of EXHIBIT 2.1 hereto. Buyer shall deliver to Seller, the
Purchase Price as provided in Section 1.2 hereof.
Section 2.2 Conditions to Each Party's Obligations. The respective
obligations of Seller and Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be subject to each of the following conditions, in addition
to those set forth in Section 2.1 hereof:
(a) the parties shall have received the Rental Pool Agreement,
duly authorized and executed by the other, in substantially the form
attached as EXHIBIT 2.2(A);
(b) the parties shall have received the Management Agreement,
duly authorized and executed by the other, in substantially the form
attached as EXHIBIT 2.2(B); and
(c) Buyer shall have received the Warrants from Seller.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer, and covenants with
Buyer as follows:
Section 3.1 Corporate Existence; Authority. Seller is a corporation,
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Texas. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by
Seller has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and other action; and
no further corporate or other action is necessary for Seller to execute and
deliver this Agreement and to consummate and perform its obligations hereunder.
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Section 3.2 Consents. No consent, approval, waiver or authorization of,
or the making of any declaration or filing with, any governmental authority or
any other person is necessary in connection with the execution, delivery or
performance by Seller of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement will not require the approval of any entity or
person in order to prevent the breach or termination of any agreement or other
right, privilege, license or agreement of Seller.
Section 3.3 No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Seller nor the fulfillment of or compliance with
the terms or provisions hereof will result in a breach of the terms, conditions
or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in a violation of the
Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of Seller, or any other agreement,
mortgage, lease, license or other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a
party or by which the Equipment is bound, or any provision of any applicable
law, rule, regulation or ordinance or any order, decree, writ or injunction of
any court, administrative agency or governmental authority by which any Seller
is bound.
Section 3.4 Validity and Binding Effect. Seller has all requisite power
and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf
of Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller,
enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, except as the same may
be limited by insolvency, bankruptcy or other laws of general application
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights and by general equitable
principles.
Section 3.5 Title to Equipment. Seller has good and marketable title
to, and is the owner of, the Equipment, free and clear of all liens, mortgages,
security agreements, leases, options, pledges, charges, covenants, conditions,
restrictions and other encumbrances and claims of any kind or character
whatsoever (other than claims of lessees of the Equipment pursuant to the terms
thereof) and will convey the same to Buyer at Closing.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer, and covenants with
Buyer as follows:
Section 4.1 Consents. No consent, approval, waiver or authorization of,
or the making of any declaration or filing with, any governmental authority or
any other person is necessary in connection with the execution, delivery or
performance by Buyer of this Agreement, and the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement will not require the approval of any entity or
person in order to prevent the breach or termination of any agreement or other
right, privilege, license or agreement of Buyer.
Section 4.2 No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by Buyer nor the fulfillment of or compliance with
the terms or provisions hereof will
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result in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a
default under, or result in a violation of, the internal charter or operation
documents of Buyer or any agreement or other instrument to which Buyer is a
party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any provision of
any applicable law, rule, regulation or ordinance or any order, decree, writ or
injunction of any court, administrative agency or governmental authority by
which Buyer is bound.
Section 4.3 Validity and Binding Effect. Buyer has all requisite power
and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of
Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer,
enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as the same may
be limited by insolvency, bankruptcy or other laws of general application
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights or by general equitable
principles.
ARTICLE V
CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES
Section 5.1 Registrations, Filings and Consents. Seller will cooperate
in good faith, at Buyer's request, to make all registrations, filings, and
applications and to give all notices and to obtain all governmental and other
consents, transfers, approvals, orders, qualifications and waivers necessary or
desirable for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or which
may thereafter be reasonably necessary or desirable to effect the transfer or
renewal of the Equipment.
Section 5.2 Further Assurances. Seller agrees from time to time,
whether at or after the Closing Date, to execute and deliver, and will cause its
affiliates to execute and deliver, such further instruments of conveyance and
transfer and take such other action as Buyer may reasonably request in order to
more effectively convey and transfer to Buyer the Equipment.
Section 5.3 Disclaimer; Limitation of Remedies. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT
THE EQUIPMENT SOLD, CONVEYED, TRANSFERRED AND ASSIGNED HEREBY IS SOLD AND
CONVEYED ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS AND THAT THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO
THE GOODS SOLD. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF PROFITS INCURRED BY BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH
OR RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW, THE
DISCLAIMERS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE "CONSPICUOUS" DISCLAIMERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ANY LAW, RULE OR ORDER.
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ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.1 Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements. The
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement or
in any certificate or instrument delivered in connection herewith shall be in
full force and effect notwithstanding any investigation made by or disclosure
made to any party hereto, whether before or after the date hereof, shall survive
Closing and shall continue to be applicable and binding thereafter.
Section 6.2 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma without reference
to the choice of law principles thereof.
Section 6.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits
and schedules hereto, contains the entire agreement and understanding between
the parties hereto, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements
and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. There are no written
or oral agreements, understandings, representations or warranties between the
parties other than those set forth or referred to in this Agreement. No
supplement, amendment, alteration, modification or waiver of this Agreement
shall be binding unless consented to in writing by Buyer and Seller.
Section 6.4 Expenses. Each party hereto shall separately bear the
expenses incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and in connection with
all things required to be done by it hereunder.
Section 6.5 Notices. All notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered
personally or when sent by facsimile or on the third day after being mailed by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To Seller: Multimedia Games, Inc.
0000 X. Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Contract Administration
To Buyer: Equipment Purchasing II L.L.C.
c/o Multimedia Games, Inc.
0000 X. Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxxx X. Roll
Any party may change its address for receiving notices by giving
written notice of such change to the other party in accordance with this Section
6.5.
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Section 6.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns; provided, however, this Agreement may not be assigned by
either party without the written consent of the other, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld; further provided that Buyer may assign this Agreement
to a controlled entity at any time without the consent of the Seller, but such
assignment shall not relieve Buyer from her obligations under the Note.
Section 6.7 Parties In Interest. Nothing in this Agreement shall
entitle any party other than Buyer or Seller to any claim, cause of action,
remedy or right of any kind.
Section 6.8 Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision or condition of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing, signed by the party against
which such waiver is sought to be enforced, and no such waiver shall be deemed
to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, provision
or condition or as a waiver of any other term, provision or condition of this
Agreement, unless specifically so stated in such written waiver.
Section 6.9 Severability. If any term, covenant or condition of this
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance (other than a
term, covenant, condition or application which affects the essence of this
Agreement) shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Agreement, or the application of such term, covenant or condition to those
persons or circumstances other than those as to which it has been held invalid
or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term, covenant and
condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
Section 6.10 Bulk Sales. The parties hereby waive any necessary
compliance with the provisions of any applicable bulk sales or transfer laws.
Buyer hereby jointly and severally agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer
harmless from and against any loss or liability Seller may suffer because of
noncompliance with such bulk sales or transfer laws or any similar laws of any
state.
Section 6.11 Assigned Agreement. This Agreement amends and restates the
Assigned Agreement which, as so amended, remains in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed and delivered by their duly authorized representatives on the day
first above written.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASING II L.L.C.
By: Rio Grande Management Corp.
By:
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Its: President
MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC.
By:
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Its: Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 1.1
EQUIPMENT
See Exhibit 1.1 attached
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EXHIBIT 2.1
XXXX OF SALE
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC., a Texas corporation ("SELLER"), in
consideration of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does
hereby sell, assign, transfer and set over to EQUIPMENT PURCHASING L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company ("BUYER"), all of Seller's right, title and
interest in and to the equipment and other tangible personal property described
on Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof (all of such personal
property is hereinafter collectively referred to as the "EQUIPMENT") except to
the extent that such equipment is specifically excluded therein.
Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that Seller is the
absolute owner of the Equipment, that the Equipment is free and clear of all
liens, charges and encumbrances (other than claims of lessees of the Equipment
related to the lease and use thereof), and that Seller has full right, power and
authority to sell the Equipment and to make this Xxxx of Sale.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE EQUIPMENT SOLD, CONVEYED, TRANSFERRED AND
ASSIGNED HEREBY IS SOLD AND CONVEYED ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS AND THAT THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION AND
SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE GOODS SOLD. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF PROFITS INCURRED BY BUYER IN
CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT, TO THE EXTENT
REQUIRED BY LAW, THE DISCLAIMERS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE "CONSPICUOUS" DISCLAIMERS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY LAW, RULE OR ORDER.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has caused this Xxxx of Sale to be duly
executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized this 31st day of March, 1998.
MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC.,
a Texas corporation
By:
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Its: Chief Executive Officer
