AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF EXCHANGE EMVELCO RE CORP. and VERGE LIVING CORPORATION December 31, 2006
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AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF EXCHANGE
EMVELCO
RE CORP.
and
VERGE
LIVING CORPORATION
_______________________
December
31, 2006
AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF EXCHANGE
THIS
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on
December 31, 2006 by and among EUROWEB INTERNATIONAL CORP., a Delaware
corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Euroweb”) and EMVELCO RE CORP., a
Nevada corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Euroweb (f/k/a Euroweb RE
Corp.) (hereinafter referred to as "ERC") on the one hand, and VERGE LIVING
CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (f/k/a The Aquitania Corp.) (hereinafter
referred to as “Verge") and THE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD, a corporation
formed and registered in the Xxxxxxxx Islands and sole shareholder of Verge
(hereinafter referred to as “TIHG”), on the other hand. The individuals and
entities above are referred to in this Agreement individually as a “Party” and
collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. EUROWEB
INTERNATIONAL CORP., a Delaware corporation (“EUROWEB”) is a corporation that
currently files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), as
amended.
B. The
Parties desire to transfer certain of their respective interests in exchange
for
interests in the other Party. ERC is willing to acquire all of the issued and
outstanding common stock of VERGE, owned by TIHG, in exchange for a certain
amount of shares of common stock of ERC making VERGE a wholly-owned subsidiary
of ERC, and TIHG is willing to exchange all of the issued and outstanding common
stock in VERGE in exchange for a certain amount of shares of common stock of
ERC.
C. It
is the
intention of the Parties hereto that: (i) EUROWEB shall acquire all of the
issued and outstanding common stock of VERGE in exchange for shares of common
stock of ERC as set forth herein (the "Exchange"); (ii) the Exchange shall
qualify as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and related sections thereunder;
and (iii) the Exchange shall qualify as a transaction in securities exempt
from
registration or qualification under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the
"1933 Act") and under the applicable securities laws of each state or
jurisdiction where the Shareholders of EUROWEB and VERGE reside.
D. For
federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the reorganization contemplated
hereby shall qualify as a reorganization with the meaning of Section 368(a)
of
the Code.
NOW,
therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, representations
and warranties contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged, the Parties
hereto agree as follows:
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SECTION
1. OWNERSHIP OF THE COMPANIES
The
Parties acknowledge that the ownership of the Companies, as of the date all
Parties hereto have executed this Agreement, immediately prior to giving effect
to the transactions hereunder, is as follows:
1.1. The
capital stock of ERC, consisting solely of common stock is owned of record
and
held beneficially by EUROWEB. EUROWEB currently owns 1,000 shares of common
stock of ERC which represents 100% of the outstanding shares of stock of ERC
(the “ERC Shares”) and therefore, ERC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
EUROWEB.
1.2. The
capital stock of VERGE, consisting solely of common stock is owned of record
and
held beneficially by TIHG. TIHG currently owns 75,000 shares of common stock
of
VERGE which represents 100% of the outstanding shares of stock of VERGE (the
“VERGE Shares”) and TIHG is the sole shareholder of VERGE.
SECTION
2. EXCHANGE
OF ERC SHARES AND VERGE SHARES
The
Parties hereby acknowledge and agree to perform the following acts at the
closing of the transactions contemplated herein (the “Closing”):
2.1 ERC
Shares.
EUROWEB
and ERC hereby agree that ERC shall issue new shares of common stock and shall
transfer to TIHG, on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), One Thousand
Three Hundred and Eight (1,308) shares of common stock, representing a 56.67%
interest in ERC. EUROWEB shall retain a 43.33% ownership interest in
ERC.
2.2 Verge
Shares.
TIHG
hereby agrees and shall transfer to ERC, on the Closing Date, Seventy Five
Thousand (75,000) shares of common stock of VERGE, representing 100% interest
in
VERGE.
2.3 Delivery
Of Share Certificates.
On the
Closing Date, ERC will deliver to TIHG the certificate representing the ERC
Shares, duly endorsed (or with executed stock powers) so as to make TIHG the
owner thereof. Simultaneously, TIHG will deliver the certificate representing
the VERGE Shares to ERC.
2.4 Other
Transfer Documents.
At the
Closing, the Parties each shall execute and deliver such sale and transfer
documents and agreements reasonably requested by the other Party, including
customary representations and warranties that the ERC Shares and the VERGE
Shares, respectively, are free and clear of any security interest, liens,
charges, claims and that, upon such transfer and sale by the Parties, each
Party
shall hold good and marketable title to the ERC Shares or VERGE Shares (as
the
case may be).
2.5
Ownership
After Transfer.
The
Parties acknowledge that after consummation of the transfers described above,
TIHG shall own 56.67% of ERC and ERC shall own 100% of VERGE.
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2.6 Investment
Intent.
The
VERGE Shares have not been registered under the 1933 Act and may not be resold
unless the VERGE Shares are registered under the 1933 Act or an exemption from
such registration is available. ERC represents and warrants that it is acquiring
the VERGE Shares for its own account, for investment, and not with a view to
the
sale or distribution of the VERGE Shares. The certificate representing the
VERGE
Shares will have a legend thereon incorporating language as
follows:
"The
shares of stock represented by this certificate have not been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be sold or otherwise
transferred unless compliance with the registration provisions of such Act
has
been made or unless availability of an exemption from such registration has
been
established, or unless sold pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of
1933.
SECTION
3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF EUROWEB AND ERC
EUROWEB
and ERC, to the best of their knowledge and belief, hereby represent and warrant
as follows:
3.1 Organization
and Good Standing; Ownership of ERC Shares.
ERC is
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Nevada, and is entitled to own or lease its properties and to carry
on
its business as and in the places where such properties are now owned, leased
or
operated and such business is now conducted. ERC is duly licensed or qualified
and in good standing as a foreign corporation where the character of the
properties owned by it or the nature of the business transacted by it make
such
licenses or qualifications necessary. ERC does not currently have any
subsidiaries. Other than as previously disclosed, there are no outstanding
subscriptions, rights, options, warrants or other agreements obligating ERC
to
issue, sell or transfer any stock or other securities of ERC, except
simultaneously herewith.
3.2 Ownership
of ERC Shares.
EUROWEB
is the owner of record and beneficially owns all of the shares of common stock
of ERC, all of which ERC Shares are free and clear of all rights, claims, liens
and encumbrances, and which ERC Shares have not been sold, pledged, assigned
or
otherwise transferred, except pursuant to this Agreement.
3.3 Financial
Statements, Books and Records.
There
has been previously delivered to VERGE and TIHG financial statements dated
September 30, 2006 that fairly represent the financial position of
ERC.
3.4 No
Material Adverse Changes.
Since
the date of the Balance Sheet there has not been and there will not be before
the Closing Date:
(i) any
material adverse change in the assets, operations, condition (financial or
otherwise) or prospective business of ERC;
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(ii) any
damage, destruction or loss materially affecting the assets, prospective
business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of ERC, whether
or
not covered by insurance;
(iii) any
declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or distribution with
respect to any redemption or repurchase of ERC’s capital stock or the ERC
Shares;
(iv) any
sale
of an asset (other than in the ordinary course of business) or any mortgage
or
pledge by ERC of any properties or assets; or
(v) adoption
of any pension, profit sharing, retirement, stock bonus, stock option or similar
plan or arrangement.
3.5 Taxes.
ERC has
prepared and filed all appropriate federal, state and local tax returns for
all
periods prior to and through the date hereof for which any such returns have
been required to be filed by it and has paid all taxes shown to be due by said
returns or on any assessments received by it or has made adequate provision
for
the payment thereof.
3.6 Compliance
with Laws.
ERC has
complied with all federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances,
regulations, inspections, orders, judgments, injunctions, awards or decrees
applicable to it or its business which, if not complied with, would materially
and adversely affect the business of ERC.
3.7 No
Breach.
The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation
of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not:
(i) violate
any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of ERC;
(ii) violate,
conflict with or result in the breach of any of the terms of, result in a
material modification of, otherwise give any other contracting party the right
to terminate, or constitute (or with notice or lapse of time or both constitute)
a default under, any contract or other agreement to which ERC is a party or
by
or to which it or any of its assets or properties may be bound or
subject;
(iii) violate
any order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any court, arbitrator or
governmental or regulatory body against, or binding upon, ERC, or upon the
properties or business of ERC; or
(iv) violate
any statute, law or regulation of any jurisdiction applicable to the
transactions contemplated herein which could have a material, adverse effect
on
the business or operations of ERC.
3.8 Actions
and Proceedings.
There
is no outstanding order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any court,
governmental or regulatory body or arbitration tribunal against or involving
ERC. There is no action, suit or claim or legal, administrative or arbitral
proceeding or (whether or not the defense thereof or liabilities in respect
thereof are covered by insurance) pending or threatened against or involving
ERC
or any of its properties or assets. There is no fact, event or circumstances
that may give rise to any suit, action, claim, investigation or
proceeding.
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3.9 Brokers
or Finders.
No
broker's or finder's fees will be paid by ERC in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor will any such fee be incurred
as a result of any actions by ERC.
3.10 Real
Estate.
ERC
owns or has interests in real estate as set forth in Schedule 3.10 attached
hereto.
3.11 Tangible
and Intangible Assets.
ERC has
full title and interest in all machinery, equipment, furniture, leasehold
improvements, fixtures, vehicles, structures, patents, licenses owned or leased
or licensed by ERC, any related capitalized items or other tangible or
intangible property material to the business of ERC (the "Tangible and
Intangible Assets"). ERC holds all rights, title and interest in all the
Tangible and Intangible Assets owned by it on the Balance Sheet or acquired
by
it after the date of the Balance Sheet, free and clear of all liens, pledges,
mortgages, security interests, conditional sales contracts or any other
encumbrances except as set forth on Schedule 3.11. All of the Tangible and
Intangible Assets are in good operating condition and repair and are usable
in
the ordinary course of business of ERC and conform to all applicable laws,
ordinances and governmental orders, rules and regulations relating to their
construction and operation.
3.12 Liabilities.
ERC
does not have any direct or indirect indebtedness, liability, claim, loss,
damage, deficiency, obligation or responsibility, known or unknown, fixed or
unfixed, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, accrued or absolute,
contingent or otherwise, including, without limitation, any liability on account
of taxes, any other governmental charge or lawsuit (all of the foregoing
collectively defined to as "Liabilities"), which were not fully, fairly and
adequately reflected on the Balance Sheet. As of the Closing Date, ERC will
not
have any Liabilities, other than Liabilities fully and adequately reflected
on
the Balance Sheet, except for Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of
business.
3.13 Operations
of ERC.
From
the date of the Balance Sheet and through the Closing Date hereof ERC has not
and will not have:
(i) incurred
any indebtedness for borrowed money, other than as disclosed previously in
connection with ERC’s real estate properties;
(ii) declared
or paid any dividend or declared or made any distribution of any kind to any
shareholder, or made any direct or indirect redemption, retirement, purchase
or
other acquisition of any shares of its capital stock;
(iii) made
any
loan or advance to any shareholder, officer, director, employee, consultant,
agent or other representative or made any other loan or advance otherwise than
in the ordinary course of business;
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(iv) except
in
the ordinary course of business, incurred or assumed any indebtedness or
liability (whether or not currently due and payable);
(v) disposed
of any assets of ERC except in the ordinary course of business;
(vi) materially
increased the annual legal or compensation of any executive employee of ERC;
(vii) increased,
terminated, amended or otherwise modified any plan for the benefit of employees
of ERC;
(viii) issued
any equity securities or rights to acquire such equity securities;
or
(ix) except
in
the ordinary course of business, entered into or modified any contract,
agreement or transaction.
3.14 Capitalization.
Neither
ERC or EUROWEB has granted, issued or agreed to grant, issue or make available
any warrants, options, subscription rights or any other commitments of any
character relating to the issued or unissued shares of common stock of
ERC.
3.15 Full
Disclosure.
No
representation or warranty by ERC or EUROWEB in this Agreement or in any
document or schedule to be delivered by them pursuant hereto, and no written
statement, certificate or instrument furnished or to be furnished to VERGE
and
TIHG pursuant hereto or in connection with the negotiation, execution or
performance of this Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement
of
a material fact or omits or will omit to state any fact necessary to make any
statement herein or therein not materially misleading or necessary to a complete
and correct presentation of all material aspects of the businesses of ERC.
The
foregoing notwithstanding, all of the aforementioned representations and
warranties are qualified to extent that any of the companies or businesses
acquired or to be acquired pursuant to ERC or EUROWEB’s acquisition program may
include events, conditions or circumstances involving matters contemplated
by
such representations and warranties, the disclosure of which will not be made
pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION
4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF VERGE AND ITS SOLE SHAREHOLDER
TIHG
VERGE
and
TIHG hereby represent and warrant to ERC and EUROWEB as follows:
4.1 Organization
and Good Standing.
VERGE
is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the
laws of the State of Nevada and is entitled to own or lease its properties
and
to carry on its business as and in the places where such properties are now
owned, leased, or operated and such business is now conducted. The authorized
capital stock of VERGE consists of 75,000 shares of common stock, all of which
are issued and outstanding to TIHG. VERGE is duly licensed or qualified and
in
good standing as a foreign corporation where the character of the properties
owned by VERGE or the nature of the business transacted by it make such license
or qualification necessary. VERGE does not have any subsidiaries.
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4.2 The
VERGE Shares.
The
VERGE Shares to be transferred to ERC have been or will have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate and shareholder actions and, when so
issued in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will be validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable.
4.3 Financial
Statements; Books and Records.
The
audited and unaudited financial statements of VERGE as of September 30, 2006
were, to the best of VERGE and TIHG’s belief, along with statements of
operations for the years then ended previously delivered, prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis
with
prior periods, and such financial statements fairly represent the financial
position of VERGE as at such dates and the results of its operations for the
years then ended.
4.4 No
Material Adverse Changes.
Since
the date of the Balance Sheet (September 30, 2006), there has not been and
there will not be before the date of Closing:
(i) any
material adverse change in the assets, operations, condition (financial or
otherwise) or prospective business of VERGE;
(ii) any
damage, destruction or loss materially affecting the assets, prospective
business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of VERGE, whether
or
not covered by insurance;
(iii) any
declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or distribution with
respect to any redemption or repurchase of VERGE 's capital stock;
(iv) any
sale
of an asset (other than in the ordinary course of business) or any mortgage
or
pledge by VERGE of any properties or assets; or
(v) adoption
of any pension, profit sharing, retirement, stock bonus, stock option or similar
plan or arrangement.
4.5 Compliance
with Laws.
VERGE
has complied with all federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances,
regulations, inspections, orders, judgments, injunctions, awards or decrees
applicable to their businesses which, if not complied with, would materially
and
adversely affect the business of VERGE.
4.6 No
Breach.
The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation
of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not:
(i) violate
any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of VERGE;
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(ii) violate,
conflict with or result in the breach of any of the terms of, result in a
material modification of, otherwise give any other contracting party the right
to terminate, or constitute (or with notice or lapse of time or both constitute)
a default under, any contract or other agreement to which VERGE is a party
or by
or to which it or any of its assets or properties may be bound or subject,
other
than as previously disclosed in connection with the real estate holdings of
VERGE;
(iii) violate
any order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any court, arbitrator or
governmental or regulatory body against, or binding upon, VERGE or upon the
securities, properties or business of VERGE; or
(iv) violate
any statute, law or regulation of any jurisdiction applicable to the
transactions contemplated herein.
4.7 Actions
and Proceedings.
There
is no outstanding order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any court,
governmental or regulatory body or arbitration tribunal against or involving
VERGE. There is no action, suit or claim or legal, administrative or arbitral
proceeding or (whether or not the defense thereof or liabilities in respect
thereof are covered by insurance) pending or threatened against or involving
VERGE or any of its properties or assets.
4.8 Brokers
or Finders.
No
broker's or finder's fees will be payable by VERGE in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor will any such fee be incurred
as a result of any actions by VERGE .
4.9 Liabilities.
VERGE
does not have any direct or indirect indebtedness, liability, claim, loss,
damage, deficiency, obligation or responsibility, known or unknown, fixed or
unfixed, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, accrued or absolute,
contingent or otherwise, including, without limitation, any liability on account
of taxes, mining claims, environmental claims any other governmental charge
or
lawsuit (all of the foregoing collectively defined to as "Liabilities"), which
were not fully, fairly and adequately reflected on the financial statements.
As
of the Closing Date, VERGE will not have any Liabilities, other than Liabilities
fully and adequately reflected on its Balance Sheet and previously disclosed,
except for Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business.
4.10 Operations
of VERGE .
From
the date of the Balance Sheet and through the Closing Date hereof VERGE has
not
and will not have:
(i) incurred
any indebtedness for borrowed money;
(ii) declared
or paid any dividend or declared or made any distribution of any kind to any
shareholder, or made any direct or indirect redemption, retirement, purchase
or
other acquisition of any shares of its capital stock;
(iii) made
any
loan or advance to any shareholder, officer, director, employee, consultant,
agent or other representative or made any other loan or advance otherwise than
in the ordinary course of business;
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(iv) except
in
the ordinary course of business, incurred or assumed any indebtedness or
liability (whether or not currently due and payable);
(v) disposed
of any assets of VERGE except mining claims and related assets in the ordinary
course of business;
(vi) incurred
any compensation for any executive employee of VERGE;
(vii) adopted,
increased, terminated amended or otherwise modified any plan for the benefit
of
employees of VERGE;
(viii) issued
any equity securities or rights to acquire such equity securities except as
described herein; or
(xiv)
except in the ordinary course of business, entered into or modified any
contract, agreement or transaction.
4.11 Authority
to Execute and Perform Agreements.
VERGE
has the full legal right and power and all authority and approval required
to
enter into, execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform fully its
obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered
and
is the valid and binding obligation of VERGE enforceable in accordance with
its
terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, moratorium, insolvency or other
similar laws generally affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and the performance by VERGE of this Agreement,
in accordance with its respective terms and conditions will not:
(i) require
the approval or consent of any governmental or regulatory body, or the approval
or consent of any other person;
(ii) conflict
with or result in any breach or violation of any of the terms and conditions
of,
or constitute (or with any notice or lapse of time or both would constitute)
a
default under, any order, judgment or decree applicable to VERGE or any
instrument, contract or other agreement to which VERGE is a party or by or
to
which VERGE is bound or subject; or
(iii) result
in
the creation of any lien or other encumbrance on the assets or properties of
VERGE.
4.12 Full
Disclosure.
No
representation or warranty by VERGE or TIHG in this Agreement or in any document
or schedule to be delivered by it pursuant hereto, and no written statement,
certificate or instrument furnished or to be furnished to ERC or EUROWEB
pursuant hereto or in connection with the execution or performance of this
Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or
omits or will omit to state any fact necessary to make any statement herein
or
therein not materially misleading or necessary to a complete and correct
presentation of all material aspects of the business of VERGE. The foregoing
notwithstanding, all of the aforementioned representations and warranties are
qualified to extent that any of the companies or businesses acquired or to
be
acquired pursuant to VERGE’s acquisition program may include events, conditions
or circumstances involving matters contemplated by such representations and
warranties, the disclosure of which will not be made pursuant to this Agreement.
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4.13 Real
Estate.
VERGE
owns or has interests in real estate as set forth in Schedule 4.13 attached
hereto.
SECTION
5. COVENANTS
5.1 Corporate
Examinations and Investigations.
Prior
to the Closing Date, the Parties acknowledge that they have been entitled,
through their employees and representatives, to make such investigation of
the
assets, properties, business and operations, books, records and financial
condition of the other as they each may reasonably require. No investigation
by
a Party hereto shall, however, diminish or waive in any way any of the
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of the other party under
this Agreement.
5.2 Expenses.
Each
party hereto agrees to pay its own costs and expenses incurred in negotiating
this Agreement and consummating the transactions described herein.
5.3 Further
Assurances.
The
Parties shall execute such documents and other papers and take such further
actions as may be reasonably required or desirable to carry out the provisions
hereof and the transactions contemplated hereby. Each such Party shall use
its
best efforts to fulfill or obtain the fulfillment of the conditions to the
Closing, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any
documents or other papers, the execution and delivery of which are necessary
or
appropriate to the Closing.
5.4 Confidentiality.
In the
event the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not consummated,
each
of the Parties hereto agree to keep confidential any information disclosed
to
each other in connection therewith for a period of two (2) years from the date
hereof; provided, however, such obligation shall not apply to information which:
(i) at
the
time of disclosure was public knowledge;
(ii) after
the
time of disclosure becomes public knowledge (except due to the action of the
receiving Party); or
(iii) the
receiving Party had within its possession at the time of
disclosure.
5.5 Stock
Certificates.
At the
Closing, TIHG shall have delivered the certificates representing the VERGE
Shares duly endorsed (or with executed stock powers) so as to make ERC the
sole
owner thereof. At such Closing, ERC shall issue to TIHG the ERC Shares as
applicable.
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5.6 Investment
Intent.
TIHG
understands that the ERC Shares being issued have not been registered or
approved for sale by the SEC or any state securities authority.
5.7.Board
of Directors of VERGE.
At and
as of the Closing, a new Board of Directors and new Officers shall be elected
for VERGE.
5.8 Board
of Directors of ERC.
At and
as of the Closing, a new Board of Directors and new Officers shall be elected
for ERC.
5.9 Shareholders’
Agreement for ERC and VERGE.
Immediately following the Closing, the Parties, as Shareholders of ERC and
in
connection with VERGE becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of ERC, shall enter
into a Shareholders’ Agreement (in the form attached hereto) setting forth the
rights and obligations of the Shareholders and management of ERC and VERGE,
including, but not limited to, a new Board of Directors, tag along and drag
along rights, Rights of First Refusal, Restrictions on Transfer and
Supermajority voting rights on key issues.
5.10 Reporting
Requirements.
The
Parties hereto, and specifically VERGE and TIHG, acknowledge that due to EUROWEB
being subject to the 1934 Act that there are definite reporting requirements
and
that the Parties agree that they shall continue to comply with all financial
reporting requirements, including but not limited to monthly and quarterly
reports and any acceptance of an auditor appointment selected by EUROWEB in
the
event that there is a consolidation reporting on an equity level.
5.11 Consummation
of Transactions.
As of
and through the Closing, the Parties shall not have caused or permitted to
occur
or be made any event or condition of any character which would prevent
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or cause any
of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be rescinded following
consummation.
SECTION
6. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF EUROWEB, ERC, VERGE AND TIHG
Notwithstanding
any right of a Party fully to investigate the affairs of another Party , the
former shall have the right to rely fully upon the representations, warranties,
covenants and agreements of a Party contained in this Agreement or in any
document delivered by such Party or any of its representatives, in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. All such representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements shall survive the execution and delivery
hereof and the Closing Date hereunder for twelve (12) months following the
Closing.
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SECTION
7. INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Obligation
of EUROWEB and ERC to Indemnify.
Subject
to the limitations on the survival of representations and warranties contained
in Section 6, EUROWEB and ERC hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless VERGE and TIHG from and against any losses, liabilities, damages,
deficiencies, costs or expenses (including interest, penalties and reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements) (a "Loss") based upon, arising out of or
otherwise due to any inaccuracy in or any breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or agreement of EUROWEB or ERC contained in this Agreement
or
in any document or other writing delivered pursuant to this
Agreement.
7.2 Obligation
of VERGE and TIHG to Indemnify.
Subject
to the limitations on the survival of representations and warranties contained
in Section 6, VERGE and TIHG agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
EUROWEB and ERC from and against any Loss, based upon, arising out of or
otherwise due to any inaccuracy in or any breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or agreement made by any of them and contained in this
Agreement or in any document or other writing delivered pursuant to this
Agreement.
SECTION
8. CLOSING
8.1 Closing.
The
Closing shall take place simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement
or
at such other later time or place as may be agreed upon by the Parties hereto.
At the Closing, the Parties shall provide each other with such documents as
may
be necessary or appropriate in order to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby including evidence of due authorization of the Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby.
8.2 Ancillary
Documents.
At the
Closing, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Parties shall deliver fully
executed documents as follows:
8.2.1 Any
amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws increasing the number
of
directors on the Board of Directors of ERC and VERGE.
8.2.2 Any
other
document, notice, filing or agreement as reasonably requested by a Party or
necessary to effect the intent of this Agreement.
8.3 Tax
Matters.
Each
Party acknowledges and agrees that it has relied solely on counsel and
accountants of its own selection for advice concerning the tax implications,
if
any, of stock being transferred, debts being assumed, satisfied or contributed,
and other transfers hereunder. The Parties agree that it is expressly understood
and agreed that as between the Parties, any and all obligations for reporting
and paying any tax assessments, penalties or interest shall be the sole and
exclusive responsibility of the Party receiving the benefit and each Party
shall
indemnify the other Party for any liability of the first Party incurred or
as a
result of failure to pay such tax assessments, penalties or interest; provided,
however, each Party shall file its tax return and report the transactions
contemplated herein in a manner consistent with the terms of this
Agreement.
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SECTION
9. GENERAL TERMS
9.1 Waiver.
The
waiver of a breach of this Agreement or the failure of any party hereto to
exercise any right under this Agreement shall in no event constitute waiver
as
to any future breach whether similar or dissimilar in nature or as to the
exercise of any further right under this Agreement.
9.2 Amendment.
This
Agreement may be amended or modified only by an instrument of equal formality
signed by the parties or the duly authorized representatives of the respective
parties.
9.3 Assignment.
This
Agreement is not assignable except by operation of law.
9.4 Notices.
The
mailing addresses of both parties of this Agreement shall be as from time to
time designated in writing.
9.5 Publicity.
No
publicity release or announcement concerning this Agreement or the transactions
contemplated hereby shall be issued by either party hereto at any time from
the
signing hereof without advance approval in writing of the form and substance
thereof by the other party.
9.6 Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement (including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto) and the collateral
agreements executed in connection with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein contain the entire agreement among the parties with respect
to the purchase and issuance of the ERC Shares and the VERGE Shares and related
transactions, and supersede all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect
thereto. No amendment of this Agreement shall be enforceable unless signed
by
the party to be charged with performance thereto.
9.7 Headings.
the
headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not in
any
way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
9.8 Severability
of Provisions.
The
invalidity or unenforceability of any term, phrase, clause, paragraph,
restriction, covenant, agreement or other provision of this Agreement shall
in
no way affect the validity or enforcement of any other provision or any part
thereof.
9.9 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when
so
executed, shall constitute an original copy hereof, but all of which together
shall consider but one and the same document.
9.10 Professional
Advice. Each
Party hereto has been provided with adequate opportunity to consult with legal,
tax and accounting professionals of their own independent selection regarding
the legal, tax and accounting implications of entering into this Agreement
and
hereby warrants, covenants and agrees that he/she/it has not relied on any
oral
or written communication or advice by another party or any agent, accountant
or
attorney of another party except as otherwise specifically set forth herein
with
respect to the accuracy of financial statements.
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9.11 Expenses.
Each of
the parties hereto shall pay its own expenses in connection with this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation the
fees
and expenses of legal counsel and certified public accountants.
9.12 Brokers.
the
parties hereto warrant, covenant and agree that there has been no act or
omission by any party hereto that would give rise to any valid claim against
any
of the parties hereto for a brokerage commission, finder's fee, or other like
payment in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
9.13 Successors
and Assigns.
All
rights and obligations created by this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure
to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. Whenever
used, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular,
and
the use of any gender shall include all genders.
9.14 Choice
of Law, Binding Arbitration and Attorney’s Fees.
Any
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach
thereof, including any purchase or exchange of capital stock, shall be resolved
under California law without regard to conflicts of laws except insofar as
securities issues are concerned which shall be resolved by reference to the
federal securities laws through binding arbitration in accordance with the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association and
judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any
court having jurisdiction thereof. Should any arbitration or lawsuit be filed
pursuant to or as a consequence of this Agreement, including an action for
declaratory relief, the prevailing party shall be entitled to the recovery
of
reasonable attorney's fees in addition to costs. Venue for any controversy
or
claim, regardless of whether filed in arbitration or court, shall be in the
City
of Los Angeles, California. the parties hereto may wish to seek the advice
of
legal counsel of their own choosing regarding the importance of this paragraph.
Execution of this document will result in a waiver of the right to a jury trial
and other procedures inherent in civil litigation in the event of a dispute
concerning this Agreement.
9.15 Exclusive
Remedy.
By
executing this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree that the rights and remedies
provided in this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive rights and remedies
surviving as between and among the Parties hereto relating to the facts and
circumstances encompassed by this Agreement.
9.16 Construction
of Agreement.
Each
Party hereto has cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement,
and, therefore, any construction of the intent of the Parties hereto or language
hereof to be made shall not be construed against any of the Parties
hereto.
9.17 Authority;
Valid and Binding Agreement of Parties.
Each
Party executing this Agreement hereby represents and warrants that it has full
power and authority to enter into this Agreement, is free to enter into this
Agreement and is not subject to any obligations or disabilities which will
or
might prevent or interfere with keeping and performing all of the agreements,
covenants and conditions to be kept or performed hereunder. This Agreement
is a
legal, valid and binding obligation of each Party. No third party consents
or
approvals are required, other than those stated herein.
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9.18 Binding
Effect of Agreement.
The
Parties hereby agree that the terms contained in this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of each of the Parties hereto, including any
and
all of their past or present agents, associates, partners, officers, directors,
shareholders, trustees, beneficiaries and employees, including attorneys and
experts, and actual, implied or ostensible agents, and any and all of their
heirs, executors, successors and assignees. The obligations and duties of each
Party hereunder are personal and not assignable and any attempt of assignment
or
transfer of a Party’s duties or obligation, unless otherwise anticipated and
provided for in this Agreement.
9.19 Governing
Law; Enforceability.
This
Agreement has been executed and delivered within the State of California, and
the rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall be governed by,
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California
without regard to the conflicts of law doctrine. Each
Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any
federal or state court within Los Angeles County, California, in connection
with
any matter based upon or arising out of this Agreement or the matters
contemplated in this Agreement, agrees that process may be served upon them
in
any manner authorized by the laws of the State of California for such persons,
and waives and covenants not to assert or plead any objection that they might
otherwise have to such jurisdiction, venue and such process.
9.20 Attorneys’
Fees.
In the
event any action or suit is brought by a Party hereto against another Party
hereunder by reason of any breach of any of the covenants, conditions,
agreements or provisions on the part of another Party arising out of this
Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other
Party all costs and expenses of the action or suit, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees.
SIGNATURE
PAGE TO FOLLOW
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
Parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above
written.
a
Delaware Corporation
By:
/s/Xxxxx Xxxxx
Name:
Xxxxx Xxxxx
Its:
Chief Executive Officer
EMVELCO
RE CORP., a Nevada Corporation
By:
/s/Xxxxx Xxxxx
Name:
Xxxxx Xxxxx
Its:
President
VERGE
LIVING CORPORATION,
a
Nevada Corporation
By:
/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Its:
Chief Executive Officer
THE
INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD.,
a
Xxxxxxxx Islands Corporation
By:
/s/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Name:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Its:
Authorized Representative
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SCHEDULE
3.10
ERC
REAL
ESTATE
Xxxxxxx
(51%)
Xxxxxxxx
(100%)
Xxxxxxx
(66.67%)
Xxxxxx
(100%)
Laurel
(100%)
SCHEDULE
4.13
XXXXX
XXXX XXXXXX
000
Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx + Retail - Las Vegas, Nevada