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OPTION AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
LONDON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
AND
PHOENIX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 22, 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREMISES .................................................................. 1
ARTICLE 1-- OPTION......................................................... 1
1.1 Grant of Option.......................................... 1
1.2 Option Payment........................................... 2
1.3 Exercise of Option....................................... 2
1.4 Shareholder Approval..................................... 2
1.5 Conditions to Option; Term of Option..................... 2
(a) Conditions...................................... 2
(b) Notice to Option Escrow Agent................... 3
(c) Term............................................ 3
(d) Expiration If Conditions Not Satisfied.......... 3
1.6 Refund of Option Payment................................. 3
ARTICLE 2-- PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS.................................... 3
2.1 Purchase and Sale of Assets.............................. 3
2.2 Purchase Price........................................... 4
2.3 Purchase Price Adjustment................................ 4
(a) LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet.................. 4
(b) Objections to LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet.... 4
(c) Adjustment to Purchase Price.................... 5
2.4 Escrow................................................... 5
2.5 Assumption of Liabilities................................ 5
2.6 Assignment of Contracts.................................. 6
2.7 General Limitations on Assumption of Liabilities......... 6
ARTICLE 3-- CLOSING........................................................ 6
3.1 Time and Place of Closing................................ 6
3.2 Closing Date............................................. 6
3.3 Documents Delivered by Phoenix at Closing................ 7
3.4 Documents Delivered by LIG at Closing.................... 8
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ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PHOENIX........................ 9
4.1 Organization, Standing, and Capital Structure............ 9
4.2 Authority; No Breach By Agreement........................ 9
4.3 Financial Statements..................................... 10
4.4 Title to Assets.......................................... 10
4.5 Inventory................................................ 10
4.6 Accounts Receivable...................................... 11
4.7 Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities....................... 11
4.8 Absence of Certain Changes or Events..................... 11
4.9 Tax Returns.............................................. 11
4.10 Environmental Matters.................................... 12
4.11 Compliance with Laws..................................... 13
4.12 Remuneration............................................. 13
4.13 Labor Relations.......................................... 14
4.14 Employee Benefit Plans................................... 14
4.15 Material Contracts....................................... 16
4.16 Real Property............................................ 16
4.17 Fixed Asset Leases....................................... 18
4.18 Legal Proceedings........................................ 18
4.19 Suppliers and Customers.................................. 18
4.20 Products Liability; Warranties........................... 19
4.21 Intellectual Property.................................... 19
4.22 Insurance................................................ 19
4.23 Computer Software and Databases.......................... 19
4.24 Compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act... 20
4.25 Compliance with OSHA..................................... 20
4.26 Interested Transactions.................................. 20
ARTICLE 5-- REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LIG.......................... 21
5.1 Organization, Standing, and Power........................ 21
5.2 Authority; No Breach By Agreement........................ 21
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ARTICLE 6-- COVENANTS...................................................... 22
6.1 Conduct of Phoenix's Business Pending Consummation....... 22
6.2 Additional Covenants of Phoenix.......................... 24
(a) Continuation of Corporation..................... 24
(b) Continuation of Insurance....................... 24
(c) Exclusive Dealing............................... 24
(d) Consents and Approvals.......................... 24
(e) Due Diligence................................... 24
6.3 Covenants of LIG......................................... 25
ARTICLE 7-- ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.......................................... 25
7.1 Agreement as to Efforts to Consummate.................... 25
7.2 Confidentiality.......................................... 26
7.3 Notification of Certain Events........................... 26
7.4 Public Releases.......................................... 26
7.5 Forwarding of Amounts.................................... 26
7.6 Plant Closing Law........................................ 26
7.7 Assumption of Employee Benefit Plan Obligations;
Transfer of Assets....................................... 27
7.8 Change of Name........................................... 27
7.9 Tax Matters.............................................. 27
(a) Sales Taxes, Etc................................ 27
(b) Section 1060 Statement and Forms................ 28
(c) Control of Tax Proceedings...................... 28
(d) Cooperation on Tax Matters...................... 28
(e) Bulk Sales Laws................................. 28
7.9 Wastewater Treatment System.............................. 29
ARTICLE 8-- INDEMNIFICATION................................................ 29
8.1 Survival of Representations and Warranties............... 29
8.2 Obligation of Phoenix to Indemnify....................... 30
8.3 Obligation of LIG to Indemnify........................... 30
8.4 Limitations on Indemnification........................... 31
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8.5 Notice of Loss or Asserted Liability;
Expiration of Indemnification............................ 32
8.6 Opportunity to Contest................................... 32
8.7 Disputes with Customers or Suppliers..................... 33
8.8 Subrogation Rights....................................... 33
8.9 Exclusive Remedies....................................... 33
ARTICLE 9 -- CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS TO
CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF
THE ASSETS.................................................... 34
9.1 Conditions to Obligations of Each Party.................. 34
(a) Exercise of Option.............................. 34
(b) Regulatory Approvals............................ 34
(c) Consents and Approvals.......................... 34
(d) Legal Proceedings............................... 34
9.2 Conditions to Obligations of LIG......................... 35
(a) Representations and Warranties.................. 35
(b) Performance of Agreements and Covenants......... 35
(c) Delivery of Documents........................... 35
(d) Real Property................................... 35
9.3 Conditions to Obligations of Phoenix..................... 35
(a) Shareholder Approval............................ 35
(b) Payment of Purchase Price....................... 36
(c) Representations and Warranties.................. 36
(d) Performance of Agreements and Covenants......... 36
(e) Delivery of Documents........................... 36
ARTICLE 10-- TERMINATION................................................... 36
10.1 Termination.............................................. 36
10.2 Effect of Termination.................................... 36
10.3 Risk of Loss............................................. 37
ARTICLE 11-- GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION............................. 37
11.1 Governing Law............................................ 37
11.2 Arbitration.............................................. 37
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(a) American Arbitration Association Rules.......... 37
(b) Composition of Arbitral Tribunal................ 37
(c) Situs; Language................................. 38
(d) Judicial Assistance............................. 38
ARTICLE 12-- MISCELLANEOUS................................................. 38
12.1 Entire Agreement......................................... 38
12.2 Amendments............................................... 38
12.3 Expenses................................................. 38
12.4 Brokers and Finders...................................... 38
12.5 Waivers.................................................. 39
12.6 Assignment............................................... 39
12.7 Notices.................................................. 39
12.8 Counterparts............................................. 40
12.9 Captions................................................. 40
12.10 Interpretations.......................................... 40
12.11 Severability............................................. 41
ARTICLE 13-- DEFINITIONS................................................... 41
13.1 Definitions.............................................. 41
13.2 Definitions Elsewhere in Agreement....................... 48
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OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of December 22, 1997, by and between LONDON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
("LIG"), a New Jersey corporation having its principal place of business at 0000
Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, and PHOENIX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
("Phoenix"), a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at
Xxxxx 000 Xxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000.
PREMISES
A. LIG wishes to acquire, and Phoenix wishes to sell to LIG, an Option
to purchase substantially all of the Assets and Business of Phoenix and to
assume substantially all of the Liabilities of Phoenix on the terms and
conditions mutually agreed by the Parties and set out in this Agreement.
B. Contemporaneously with, and as part of the consideration for, this
Agreement, the Parties are also entering into: (1) a Loan and Security
Agreement, pursuant to which LIG is loaning Phoenix certain funds to purchase
capital equipment and make certain related capital expenditures (the "Loan
Agreement"); (2) a Research and Development Agreement, pursuant to which the
Parties are agreeing to develop jointly certain technology to be used in the
manufacture of nitrile gloves (the "R&D Agreement"); and (3) an Agreement for
the Purchase and Sale of Goods, pursuant to which Phoenix is agreeing to sell
LIG, and LIG is agreeing to purchase from Phoenix, nitrile gloves (the "Supply
Agreement").
C. The Boards of Directors of LIG and Phoenix are each of the opinion
that the transactions described in this Agreement are in the best interests of
their respective shareholders.
D. The transactions described in this Agreement are subject to the
approval of the shareholders of Phoenix and to the satisfaction of certain other
conditions described in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
warranties, representations, covenants and agreements set forth in this
Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
OPTION
1.1 GRANT OF OPTION.
For and in consideration of LIG's payment of the Option
Payment pursuant to Article 1.2 and LIG's execution of the Loan Agreement, the
R&D Agreement, and the Supply
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Agreement, Phoenix grants LIG an option to purchase substantially all of the
Assets and Business of Phoenix, and to assume substantially all of the
Liabilities of Phoenix, upon the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement
(the "Option").
1.2 OPTION PAYMENT.
For and in consideration of Phoenix's grant of the Option
pursuant to Article 1.1, LIG agrees to pay Phoenix $500,000.00 (Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) (the "Option Payment"). LIG shall deliver the
amount of the Option Payment to the Option Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of
the Option Escrow Agreement upon the execution by both Parties of: (a) this
Agreement; (b) the Loan Agreement; (c) the R&D Agreement; and (d) the Supply
Agreement.
1.3 EXERCISE OF OPTION.
LIG shall be entitled to exercise the Option at any time
during the Option Period by delivering to Phoenix a notice of exercise in
substantially the form of Exhibit 1.3 (the "Notice of Exercise"). LIG's decision
to exercise or not exercise the Option shall be entirely at LIG's discretion.
1.4 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
Phoenix covenants and agrees with LIG to call a meeting of the
shareholders of Phoenix (the "Shareholders' Meeting") as soon as reasonably
practicable after the execution of this Agreement for the purpose of voting upon
approval of this Agreement and such related matters as Phoenix deems
appropriate. In connection with the Shareholders' Meeting: (i) Phoenix shall
prepare and mail a proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement") to its shareholders;
(ii) each Party shall furnish to the other all information reasonably requested
by the other Party in connection with the Proxy Statement; (iii) the Board of
Directors of Phoenix shall recommend (subject to compliance with their fiduciary
duties as advised by counsel) to the shareholders of Phoenix the approval of
this Agreement; and (iv) the Board of Directors and officers of Phoenix shall
(subject to compliance with their fiduciary duties as advised by counsel) use
their reasonable best efforts to obtain such shareholders' approval.
1.5 CONDITIONS TO OPTION; TERM OF OPTION.
(A) CONDITIONS
The Option shall come into effect on the date the last of the
following conditions has been fulfilled (the "Effective Date"):
(I) LIG has been notified in writing that this
Agreement has been approved by the shareholders of Phoenix; and
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(II) The Parties have received written Consents to
this Agreement from each of the following: (x) NationsBank N.A.
(Carolinas); (y) the CIT Group/Credit Finance, Inc., and (z) Carolina
First Bank.
(B) NOTICE TO OPTION ESCROW AGENT
LIG agrees to forward to the Option Escrow Agent the notice of
Phoenix shareholder approval pursuant to Article 1.5(a)(i) promptly upon LIG's
receipt of said notice from Phoenix.
(C) TERM
LIG shall be entitled to exercise the Option for a period
expiring at midnight one year from the Effective Date (the "Option Period"),
unless this Agreement is earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of Article 10.
If LIG does not exercise the Option during the Option Period, this Agreement
shall terminate and be of no further force or effect except as provided in
Article 10.2. Time is of the essence in calculating the Option Period.
(D) EXPIRATION IF CONDITIONS NOT SATISFIED
If the conditions set forth in Article 1.5(a) have not been
fully satisfied on or before March 31, 1998, this Agreement shall be of no
further force or effect, except as provided in Article 10.2, and LIG shall be
entitled to restitution of the Option Payment.
1.6 REFUND OF OPTION PAYMENT.
Phoenix agrees to immediately return to LIG the full amount of
the Option Payment if at any time after Phoenix's receipt of the Option Payment
and during the term of this Agreement: (a) Phoenix sells, or agrees to sell, to
any Person other than LIG substantially all of the Assets and Business, or (b)
Phoenix merges, or agrees to merge, with any Person.
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS
2.1 PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS.
Upon LIG's exercise of the Option, and subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing Phoenix, in exchange for LIG's
payment of the Purchase Price and assumption of the Assumed Liabilities, shall
sell, assign, transfer, convey, and deliver to LIG all of Phoenix's right,
title, and interest in and to the Assets, free and clear of any and all Liens,
other than Permitted Liens. Phoenix shall not be obligated by this Agreement to
sell, assign, transfer, convey, or deliver to LIG, and LIG shall not be
obligated to purchase from Phoenix, the Retained Assets.
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2.2 PURCHASE PRICE.
In consideration for the sale, transfer, conveyance,
assignment and delivery of the Assets by Phoenix to LIG, and in reliance upon
the representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements made in this
Agreement by Phoenix, at the Closing LIG shall pay Phoenix $6,821,708 (Six
Million Eight Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eight United States
Dollars) (the "Purchase Price") as follows:
(A) LIG shall deliver to Phoenix $5,221,708 (Five Million, Two
Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eight United States Dollars) in cash
by wire transfer or in immediately available funds; and
(B) LIG shall deliver $1,600,000.00 (One Million Six Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) in cash to the Escrow Agent in accordance with
the Escrow Agreement and Article 2.4 of this Agreement.
2.3 PURCHASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT.
(A) LIG CLOSING DATE BALANCE SHEET.
Following the Closing, LIG shall cause its accountants to
prepare a balance sheet for Phoenix as of the Closing Date in accordance with
GAAP and, to the extent consistent with GAAP, Phoenix's past accounting
practices, exclusive of the Retained Assets and the Retained Liabilities (the
"LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet"). Phoenix's accountants shall be entitled to
observe all stages of the preparation of the LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet. As
promptly as possible, and in any event no later than sixty (60) days after
Closing, LIG shall provide to Phoenix the LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet and the
work papers on which its calculation was based. Unless Phoenix notifies LIG in
writing, within thirty (30) days of Phoenix's receipt of the LIG Closing Date
Balance Sheet, that Phoenix objects to the LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet and
specifies the nature of and basis for that objection, the shareholders' equity
set forth in the LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet shall be the "Shareholders'
Equity" used for the calculation of the Adjusted Purchase Price pursuant to
Article 2.3(c).
(B) OBJECTIONS TO LIG CLOSING DATE BALANCE SHEET.
If Phoenix notifies LIG of an objection to the LIG Closing
Date Balance Sheet within the thirty (30) days provided in Article 2.3(a), and
LIG and Phoenix are unable to resolve that objection within thirty (30) days of
LIG's receipt of Phoenix's objection, the disagreement shall be submitted to a
nationally recognized independent certified public accounting firm in the United
States satisfactory to both parties (the "Independent CPA"). Each Party shall
provide the Independent CPA with such information and documents as the
Independent CPA may reasonably request. The Independent CPA shall prepare its
own Closing Date balance sheet for Phoenix in accordance with GAAP and, to the
extent consistent with GAAP, Phoenix's past accounting practices, exclusive of
the Retained Assets and the Retained Liabilities (the "Independent CPA Closing
Date Balance Sheet"). The Independent CPA's determination shall be binding on
all parties, and the shareholders' equity as set out in the Independent CPA
Closing Date Balance
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Sheet shall be the "Shareholders' Equity" used to calculate the Adjusted
Purchase Price pursuant to Article 2.3(c). The fees of the Independent CPA shall
be divided equally between LIG and Phoenix.
(C) ADJUSTMENT TO PURCHASE PRICE.
(I) If the Shareholders' Equity equals or is greater
than $1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars), there shall be no adjustment to the Purchase Price.
(II) For each dollar that the Shareholders' Equity is
less than $1,500,000 (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars), the Purchase Price shall be reduced by one dollar, and the
result shall be deemed the "Adjusted Purchase Price." LIG shall be
entitled to receive the difference between the Purchase Price and the
Adjusted Purchase Price from the Purchase Price Adjustment Escrow
Account pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement. If the Purchase
Price Adjustment Escrow Account is insufficient to satisfy the amount
of any adjustment to which LIG is entitled, Phoenix shall promptly pay
LIG the difference by wire transfer or in immediately available funds.
2.4 ESCROW.
At Closing, the Parties shall execute the Escrow Agreement
substantially in the form of Exhibit 2.4 (the "Escrow Agreement"), setting forth
the terms and conditions governing the accounts used for the escrow (the "Escrow
Accounts"). The Escrow Accounts shall serve as security for (a) the payment of a
Purchase Price adjustment to LIG pursuant to Article 2.3(c)(ii) (the "Purchase
Price Adjustment Escrow Account"); and (b) payment of indemnification claims of
LIG pursuant to Article 8 (the "Indemnification Escrow Account").
2.5 ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.
(A) Upon Closing, LIG shall assume and thereafter shall pay,
perform, satisfy, be responsible for and discharge the Assumed Liabilities.
(B) Notwithstanding Article 2.5(a):
(I) LIG shall not be obligated to assume
responsibility for (x) any Liabilities arising out of the Retained
Assets or (y) the Retained Liabilities;
(II) LIG shall not be required to pay, perform,
satisfy, be responsible for, or discharge any Assumed Liability so long
as LIG shall in good faith contest the amount or validity thereof or
shall in good faith assert any defense or offset thereto; and
(III) LIG shall not assume, pay, satisfy, or
discharge any Assumed Liability to the extent that such Assumed
Liability is covered by valid insurance carried by Phoenix.
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(C) LIG covenants that it will do, execute, and deliver all
such further acts and instruments which Phoenix may reasonably request in order
to evidence more fully the assumption of the Assumed Liabilities.
2.6 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS.
(A) Phoenix agrees to use its best endeavors to assign to LIG,
and LIG agrees to assume from Phoenix, all of Phoenix's rights and obligations
under each of Phoenix's Material Contracts, a list of which appears in Article
2.6(a) to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum (the "Material Contracts").
(B) In the event that Phoenix, despite its best endeavors, is
unable to obtain the consent of the other party or parties to any Material
Contract to the assignment of that Material Contract to LIG as contemplated by
Article 2.6(a): (i) Phoenix agrees to sub-contract the performance of each such
Material Contract to LIG and to act as LIG's agent in the collection of any
payments due under each such sub-contract; and (ii) LIG agrees to perform each
such sub-contract and to hold Phoenix harmless from any loss or liability
arising out of LIG's performance of it.
(C) Any Material Contract that can neither be assigned to LIG
pursuant to Article 2.6(a) nor sub-contracted to LIG pursuant to Article 2.6(b)
shall be deemed a Retained Asset, and any Liabilities associated with any such
Material Contract shall be deemed Retained Liabilities.
2.7 GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.
Nothing in this Article 2 shall be deemed to release Phoenix
from its representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in
this Agreement. Phoenix shall pay, satisfy, and perform all of the Retained
Liabilities.
ARTICLE 3
CLOSING
3.1 TIME AND PLACE OF CLOSING.
The Closing will take place at 10:00 A.M. on the Closing Date
at the offices of Xxxxxx & Bird, One Atlantic Center, 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, or such other place as may be mutually agreed upon by
the Parties.
3.2 CLOSING DATE.
The Closing Date shall occur as soon as possible following
LIG's exercise of the Option pursuant to Article 1.3 but no later than five (5)
business days following the date on which
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the last of the conditions set forth in Article 9 (except for any condition
involving the delivery of certificates, agreements, opinions, or documents on
the Closing Date) is satisfied or waived.
3.3 DOCUMENTS DELIVERED BY PHOENIX AT CLOSING.
At Closing, Phoenix shall deliver or cause to be delivered to
LIG the following documents:
(A) Good and sufficient bills of sale, assignments, general
warranty deeds, and any other instruments of sale, conveyance, transfer, or
assignment, with general warranties, dated as of the Closing Date, required or
deemed necessary by LIG in order to vest fully and effectively in LIG good and
marketable title to the Assets free of all Material Liens, other than Permitted
Liens;
(B) The Assignment of Trademark Registration, dated as of the
Closing Date, duly executed by Phoenix, substantially in the form of Exhibit
3.3(b);
(C) The Escrow Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, duly
executed by Phoenix, substantially in the form of Exhibit 2.4;
(D) The Amendment to Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement,
duly executed by Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx., and the Employment Agreement, duly
executed by Xxxxxx Xxxxx, each dated as of the Closing Date, substantially in
the form of the agreements at Exhibit 3.3(d) (collectively, the "Employment
Agreements");
(E) An Opinion of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxx, L.L.P.,
counsel to Phoenix, in substantially the form of Exhibit 3.3(e);
(F) A certificate from the Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix
attesting that each of the representations and warranties of Phoenix set out in
Article 4 of this Agreement is accurate in all Material respects as of the date
of this Agreement and, as qualified by the Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum,
as of the date of both the Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum and the Closing
Date;
(G) Certified copies of resolutions duly adopted by Phoenix's
Board of Directors and shareholders evidencing the taking of all corporate
action necessary to authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement;
(H) The Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of the Closing
Date, duly executed by Phoenix and by Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx. and Xxxxxx Xxxxx,
substantially in the form of Exhibit 3.3(h);
(I) Copies of all Consents, approvals, authorizations, or
Orders of third parties necessary for the authorization, execution, and delivery
of this Agreement and the consummation
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of the transactions contemplated by it, and such other Consents of third parties
as are needed, in the reasonable judgment of LIG, for LIG to conduct the
Business in substantially the same manner as it is now conducted;
(J) Good, marketable, and insurable fee simple title to the
Real Property, free of all Material Liens (except any Permitted Liens) and such
documents as LIG's title insurer may reasonably request to issue a title
insurance policy insuring LIG's ownership of the Real Property free of all
Material Liens other than Permitted Liens;
(K) All personnel, medical, and similar files concerning any
employee who will be hired by LIG following the Closing, and all forms and
materials required to be maintained by virtue of OSHA or any similar state
program;
(L) Documents evidencing the Tail Coverage Insurance, as
provided in Article 8.4(d); and
(M) Such other documents or certificates as shall be
reasonably requested by LIG.
3.4 DOCUMENTS DELIVERED BY LIG AT CLOSING.
At Closing, LIG shall deliver or cause to be delivered to
Phoenix the following documents:
(A) Certified copies of resolutions duly adopted by LIG's
board of directors evidencing the taking of all corporate action necessary to
authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(B) The Escrow Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, duly
executed by LIG, in substantially the form of Exhibit 2.4;
(C) The Employment Agreements, dated as of the Closing Date,
duly executed by LIG, in substantially the form of Exhibit 3.3(d);
(D) An Opinion of Xxxxxx & Bird LLP, counsel to LIG, in
substantially the form of Exhibit 3.4(d);
(E) The Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of the Closing
Date, duly executed by LIG, and in substantially the form of Exhibit 3.3(h);
(F) A certificate of a duly authorized officer of LIG
attesting that each of the representations and warranties of LIG set forth in
Article 5 of this Agreement is accurate in all Material respects as of the date
of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date;
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(G) Documents demonstrating that each of the Assumed
Liabilities has either been (i) fully satisfied and discharged or (ii) assumed
by LIG and released as to Phoenix with the written agreement of the creditor in
question; and
(H) Such other documents or certificates as shall be
reasonably requested by Phoenix.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PHOENIX
Phoenix represents and warrants to LIG as follows:
4.1 ORGANIZATION, STANDING, AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE.
(A) Phoenix is a corporation duly organized, validly existing,
and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, and has the
corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and to
own, lease and operate the Assets. Phoenix is duly qualified or licensed to
transact business as a foreign corporation in good standing in the States of the
United States and foreign jurisdictions where the character of its Assets or the
nature or conduct of the Business requires it to be so qualified or licensed,
except for such jurisdictions in which the failure to be so qualified or
licensed is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect on Phoenix.
(B) The authorized capital stock of Phoenix consists of five
million (5,000,000) authorized shares of Phoenix Common Stock, of which (i)
1,963,563 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement,
(ii) 496,058 shares are subject to a warrant exercisable as a condition to
Closing, and (iii) 21,000 shares are subject to option at an option price of
less than $2.75. All of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of
Phoenix are duly and validly issued and outstanding and are fully paid and
non-assessable under the Delaware Business Corporation Act. None of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of Phoenix has been issued in violation of
any preemptive rights of the current or past shareholders of Phoenix.
4.2 AUTHORITY; NO BREACH BY AGREEMENT.
(A) Phoenix has the corporate power and authority necessary to
execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by it. The execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein, have been, or at the Effective Date will have been, duly
and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Phoenix,
and this Agreement will at the Effective Date represent a legal, valid, and
binding obligation of Phoenix, enforceable against Phoenix in accordance with
its terms.
(B) Except as set forth in Article 4.2(b) of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum, neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
Phoenix, nor the consummation by Phoenix
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of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by Phoenix with any of
the provisions hereof, will: (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any
provision of Phoenix's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws; (ii) constitute
or result in a Default under, or require any Consent pursuant to, or result in
the creation of any Lien on any Asset under, any Contract or Permit of Phoenix;
or (iii) violate any Law or Order applicable to Phoenix or any Asset.
(C) No notice to, filing with, or Consent of, any public body
or authority is necessary for the consummation by Phoenix of the transactions
contemplated in this Agreement other than: (i) in connection or compliance with
the provisions of U.S. securities Laws and applicable state corporate and
securities Laws; (ii) Consents required from Regulatory Authorities; and (iii)
notices to or filings with the Internal Revenue Service or the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation with respect to any employee benefit plans.
4.3 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The Phoenix Financial Statements: (a) have been prepared from
the books and records of Phoenix, which are complete and correct in all Material
respects, (b) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, and (c) fairly present
the financial position of Phoenix as of their respective dates and the results
of operations of Phoenix for the periods then ended.
4.4 TITLE TO ASSETS.
Phoenix has, or will have on the Closing Date, and as a result
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement LIG will receive, good and
marketable title to all of the Assets free and clear of any Liens, except
Permitted Liens. Phoenix is not a party to any Contract under which any right to
purchase, obtain, or acquire any rights in any of the Assets or the Business has
been granted to anyone, except Contracts providing for the sale of inventory in
the ordinary course of business.
4.5 INVENTORY.
(A) All Transferred Inventory shall consist of items of a
quality, quantity and condition usable and saleable in the ordinary course of
the Business without discount or reduction (other than trade discounts or
reductions granted in the ordinary course of business) and conform to generally
accepted standards in the industry of which Phoenix is a part. The value of each
item of Transferred Inventory reflected on the 1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet was,
in each instance, valued at a reasonable amount in accordance with GAAP and
based on the ordinary course of the Business consistent with the historical
valuation policy of Phoenix and is not subject to any write-down or write-off in
excess of the inventory reserves stated in that balance sheet.
(B) To Phoenix's Knowledge, Contracts for the purchase of raw
materials, parts and services were not in excess of the prevailing market prices
at the time the Contracts were entered into. Contracts for the sale of finished
goods are at prices in excess of the prices used in valuing Transferred
Inventory, after allowing for reasonable selling expenses and production
overhead. At December 31, 1996, there were no pending or, to Phoenix's
Knowledge, threatened
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claims against Phoenix seeking return of, credit for, or reimbursement for
merchandise by reason of alleged overshipments, defective merchandise, or
otherwise, including merchandise held by customers of Phoenix pursuant to a
Contract providing that such merchandise is or would be returnable, except to
the extent reserved against on the 1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet.
4.6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Phoenix's accounts receivable reflected on the 1996 Phoenix
Balance Sheet (a) represent monies legally owed to Phoenix for goods sold or
delivered or for services provided, and (b) have been properly reserved against
on the 1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet in accordance with GAAP.
4.7 ABSENCE OF UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES.
Phoenix has no Liabilities that are reasonably likely to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on the Assets,
except Liabilities which are accrued or reserved against in the 1996 Phoenix
Balance Sheet. Phoenix has incurred or paid no Liability since December 31,
1996, except for such Liabilities incurred or paid in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past business practice and which are not reasonably
likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on
the Assets.
4.8 ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.
Since December 31, 1996, except as disclosed in the Phoenix
Financial Statements, (a) the Business has been carried on only in the ordinary
course consistent with past practice, (b) Phoenix has not made any change in any
method of accounting or accounting practice, (c) there have been no events,
changes, or occurrences which have had, or are reasonably likely to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Phoenix, and (d)
Phoenix has taken no action, or failed to take any action, which action or
failure, if taken after the date of this Agreement, would represent or result in
a material breach or violation of any of the covenants and agreements of Phoenix
provided in Article 6.1 of this Agreement.
4.9 TAX RETURNS.
All Tax Returns applicable to the Assets or the Business
required by Law to be filed by Phoenix on or before the date of this Agreement
have been or will be filed, and Phoenix has neither requested nor been granted
any extension that would extend the time for filing any Tax Return applicable to
the Assets or the Business to a date after the date of this Agreement. All such
Tax Returns were correct and complete in all Material respects. Phoenix has not
agreed to any waiver of any statute of limitations or extension of time within
which to make an assessment or assert a deficiency in respect of Taxes. Except
as disclosed in Article 4.9 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, all Taxes upon
the Business or the Assets which were required to be paid by Phoenix on or
before this date (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been duly paid
and satisfied. Phoenix has withheld and paid all Taxes required to have been
withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee,
independent contractor, creditor,
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stockholder, or other third party. Insofar as any such matter would have a
Material Adverse Effect on the Business or the Assets: no claim of Taxes due is
being contested by Phoenix; no request by Phoenix has been granted or is pending
for extensions of the time for payment of any Tax; no notice has been received
by Phoenix of any additional assessments; and no additional assessment or Tax
against the Assets or the Business is pending or, to Phoenix's Knowledge,
threatened. Adequate provision has been made in the 1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet
for all accrued Tax Liabilities not required to be paid by Phoenix prior to the
dates thereof. Except as provided in this Agreement, there is no Contract,
agreement, election, or intercompany account under which LIG as owner of the
Business will have an obligation to contribute to the payment of any Tax payable
by Phoenix or an Affiliate of Phoenix.
4.10 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
Except as set forth in Article 4.10 of the Phoenix Disclosure
Memorandum, to Phoenix's Knowledge:
(A) There are no Environmental Claims or Litigation pending or
threatened against Phoenix with respect to (i) the ownership, use, condition or
operation of the Business, the Assets or any other asset of Phoenix or any asset
formerly held for use or sale by Phoenix, or (ii) any violation or alleged
violation by Phoenix of any Environmental Law or any Order related to
Environmental Matters.
(B) There are no existing Material violations of (i) any
Environmental Law, or (ii) any Order related to Environmental Matters, with
respect to the ownership, use, condition or operation of the Business, the
Assets or any other asset of Phoenix.
(C) There are no past or present circumstances, conditions, or
events that could form the basis of (i) any Environmental Claim against Phoenix,
or (ii) any Litigation against any Person whose Liability (or any portion
thereof) for Environmental Matters or violation of Environmental Laws Phoenix
has or may have retained or assumed contractually or by operation of law.
(D) Phoenix has not used any assets or premises of Phoenix or
any part thereof for the handling, treatment, storage, or disposal of any
Hazardous Material in Material violation of any Environmental Law.
(E) No release, discharge, spillage or disposal of any
Hazardous Material has occurred or is occurring at any assets of Phoenix or any
part thereof while or before such assets or premises were owned, leased,
operated, or managed, directly or indirectly, by Phoenix except in Material
compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws.
(F) No soil or water in, under or adjacent to any assets or
premises of Phoenix or assets formerly held for use or sale by Phoenix has been
contaminated by any Hazardous Material while or before such assets or premises
were owned, leased, operated or managed, directly or indirectly, by Phoenix.
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(G) All waste containing any Hazardous Material generated,
used, handled, stored, treated or disposed of, directly or indirectly, by
Phoenix has been released or disposed of in compliance with all applicable
reporting requirements under all Environmental Laws; Phoenix is not aware of any
Environmental Claim with respect to any such release or disposal; all on-site
and off-site locations where Phoenix has stored, disposed or arranged for the
disposal of Hazardous Materials are identified in Article 4.10(g) to the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum; Phoenix has complied with all applicable reporting
requirements under all Environmental Laws concerning the disposal or release of
Hazardous Materials; and Phoenix has made no such reports concerning the Real
Property of Phoenix or concerning the operations or activities of Phoenix.
(H) All underground tanks and other underground storage
facilities presently or previously located at any real property owned, leased,
operated or managed by Phoenix or any such tanks or facilities located at any
real property while such real property was owned, leased, operated, or managed
by Phoenix are listed together with the capacity and contents (former and
current) of each such tank or facility in Article 4.10(h) to the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum. No such underground tank or facility is leaking or has
ever leaked.
(I) No building or other real property currently owned,
leased, operated or managed by Phoenix contains any asbestos-containing
materials.
(J) No polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) are used or stored on
or in any real property currently owned, leased, operated or managed by Phoenix.
4.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Phoenix has in effect all Permits, including Permits
pertaining to Environmental Matters, necessary for it to own, lease, or operate
the Assets and to carry on the Business as now conducted, and there has occurred
no Default under any such Permit. Except as disclosed in Article 4.11 of the
Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, Phoenix:
(A) To Phoenix's Knowledge, is not in violation of any Law,
Order, or Permit applicable to any Asset or to the Business; and
(B) Has not received any notification or communication from
any agency or department of federal, state, or local government or any
Regulatory Authority (i) asserting that Phoenix is not in compliance with any
Law or Order; (ii) threatening to revoke any Permit; or (iii) requiring Phoenix
to enter into or consent to the issuance of a cease and desist order, formal
agreement, directive, commitment, or memorandum of understanding, or to adopt
any Board resolution or similar undertaking, which restricts the conduct of the
Business.
4.12 REMUNERATION.
Article 4.12 to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum contains a
complete and accurate list of the compensation (including bonuses and vacation
benefits) paid in the calendar
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years 1995 and 1996 to salaried employees of Phoenix (taken from W-2 forms) who
remain currently employed by Phoenix and whose compensation during either year
exceeded $50,000 (Fifty Thousand United States Dollars).
4.13 LABOR RELATIONS.
Except as set forth in Article 4.13 of the Phoenix Disclosure
Memorandum: Phoenix is not a party to any Contract with a labor organization;
Phoenix is not the subject of any Litigation asserting that it has committed an
unfair labor practice (within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act or
comparable state law) or seeking to compel it to bargain with any labor
organization as to wages or conditions of employment; there is no strike or
other labor dispute involving Phoenix, pending or, to Phoenix's Knowledge,
threatened; to the Knowledge of Phoenix, there is no activity involving
Phoenix's employees seeking to certify a collective bargaining unit or engaging
in any other organization activity.
4.14 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS.
(A) Phoenix has disclosed in Article 4.14 of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum, and has delivered or made available to LIG prior to the
execution of this Agreement:
(I) Copies or, in the case of an unwritten plan, fund
or arrangement, a brief description, of all pension, retirement,
profit-sharing, deferred compensation, stock option, employee stock
ownership, severance pay, vacation, bonus, or other incentive plan, all
other written employee programs, arrangements, or agreements, all
medical, vision, dental, or other health plans, all life insurance
plans, and all other employee benefit plans or fringe benefit plans,
including "employee benefit plans" as that term is defined in Section
3(3) of ERISA, which are currently or have, within the six (6) years
preceding the Closing Date, been (in the case of a Phoenix ERISA Plan
(as defined below)) adopted, maintained by, sponsored in whole or in
part by, or contributed to by Phoenix for the benefit of employees,
retirees, dependents, spouses, directors, independent contractors, or
other beneficiaries and under which employees, retirees, dependents,
spouses, directors, independent contractors, or other beneficiaries are
eligible to participate (collectively, the "Phoenix Benefit Plans");
(II) All determination letters, rulings, opinion
letters, information letters, or advisory opinions issued by the United
States Internal Revenue Service, the United States Department of Labor,
or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation after December 31, 1988;
(III) Annual reports or returns or, in the case of a
Form 5500, a statement as to the reason no such report or return was
required, audited or unaudited Phoenix Financial Statements, actuarial
valuations and reports, summary annual reports prepared for any Phoenix
Benefit Plan with respect to the most recent three plan years and each
trust agreement and group annuity or insurance contract relating to any
such Phoenix Benefit Plan; and
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(IV) the most recent summary plan descriptions and
any material modifications thereto. Any of the Phoenix Benefit Plans
which is an "employee pension benefit plan," as that term is defined in
Section 3(2) of ERISA, is referred to herein as a "Phoenix ERISA Plan."
Each Phoenix ERISA Plan which is also a "defined benefit plan" (as
defined in Section 414(j) of the Internal Revenue Code) is referred to
herein as an "Phoenix Pension Plan." As used herein, the term Phoenix
Benefit Plan shall include any Phoenix ERISA Plan and Phoenix Pension
Plans.
(B) Except as disclosed in Article 4.14(b) of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum: All Phoenix Benefit Plans have been maintained,
administered and funded in compliance with the applicable terms of ERISA, the
Internal Revenue Code, and any other applicable Law. All Phoenix Benefit Plans
have been administered in accordance with their written terms except to the
extent inconsistent with applicable Law. No oral or written representation or
communication with respect to any aspect of the Phoenix Benefit Plans has been
made to employees of Phoenix prior to the Closing which is not in accordance
with the written or otherwise preexisting terms and provisions of such plans.
There are no unresolved claims or disputes under the terms of, or in connection
with, the Phoenix Benefit Plans other than claims for benefits which are payable
in the ordinary course of business, and no action, proceeding, prosecution,
inquiry, hearing or investigation has been commenced with respect to any Phoenix
Benefit Plan. Each Phoenix ERISA Plan which is intended to be qualified under
Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code has received a favorable
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service with respect to currently
applicable tax laws, and Phoenix is not aware of any circumstances which could
result in revocation of any such favorable determination letter. All filings and
reports as to each Phoenix Benefit Plan which are required to have been made on
or before the Closing Date have been made. No Phoenix Benefit Plan is a Phoenix
Pension Plan and neither the Company nor any ERISA Affiliate of the Company has
ever incurred or expects to incur any liability under Title IV of ERISA that has
not already been satisfied or any liability or penalty under Section 4975 or
4980B of the Code or Section 502(i) of ERISA that has not already been
satisfied.
(C) Within the six-year period preceding the Closing, neither
Phoenix nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any withdrawal Liability with
respect to a multi-employer plan under Subtitle B of Title IV of ERISA
(regardless of whether based on contributions of an ERISA Affiliate), nor has
Phoenix engaged in any transaction with a principal purpose of evading or
avoiding withdrawal liability. If, as of a date which is ninety (90) days after
the Closing Date, Phoenix and its ERISA Affiliates were to withdraw from all
multiemployer plans to which it (or any of them) has contributed or been
obligated to contribute, it (or they) would incur no liabilities to such plans
under Title IV of ERISA. With respect to each multiemployer plan, (A) no such
plan has been terminated or has been in reorganization under ERISA so as to
result, directly or indirectly, in any liability, contingent or otherwise, of
the Company or its ERISA Affiliates under Title IV of ERISA; (B) no proceeding
has been initiated by any person or entity (including the PBGC) to terminate any
such multiemployer plan; (C) the Company has no reason to believe that any such
plan will be terminated or reorganized under ERISA; and (D) neither the Company
nor its ERISA Affiliates intend to withdraw from any multiemployer plan. No
notice of a "reportable event," within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA for
which the thirty (30)-day reporting requirement has not been waived, has been
required to be
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filed for any Phoenix Pension Plan or by any ERISA Affiliate, whether before or
after the date such affiliation commenced.
(E) Except as disclosed in Article 4.14(e) of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum, Phoenix has no current or contingent Liability under any
of the Phoenix Benefit Plans which would be required to be disclosed under SFAS
106 or 116 (assuming such standards applied), and there are no restrictions on
the rights of Phoenix to amend or terminate any such Benefit Plan without
incurring any Liability thereunder.
(F) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by it will (i) result in any
payment (including severance, unemployment compensation, golden parachute, or
otherwise) becoming due to any director or any employee of Phoenix under any
Phoenix Benefit Plan or otherwise, (ii) increase any benefits otherwise payable
under any Phoenix Benefit Plan, or (iii) result in any acceleration of the time
of payment or vesting of any such benefit.
(G) The actuarial present values of all accrued deferred
compensation entitlements (including entitlements under any executive
compensation, supplemental retirement, or employment agreement) of employees and
former employees of Phoenix and their respective beneficiaries, other than
entitlements accrued pursuant to funded retirement plans subject to the
provisions of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302 of ERISA,
have been fully reflected on the Phoenix Financial Statements to the extent
required by and in accordance with GAAP.
(H) All contributions or premium payments due or accrued with
respect to any Phoenix Benefit Plan through the Closing have been paid by
Phoenix to or on behalf of such Plan, or are disclosed in the Phoenix Financial
Statements.
4.15 MATERIAL CONTRACTS.
With respect to each Material Phoenix Contract and except as
disclosed in Article 4.15 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum: (i) such
Material Contract is in full force and effect; (ii) Phoenix has the legal
authority to assign such Material Contract to LIG; (iii) Phoenix is not in
Default thereunder; (iv) Phoenix has not repudiated or waived any Material
provision of such Material Contract; and (v) to the Knowledge of Phoenix, no
other party to such Material Contract is in Default in any respect, or has
repudiated or waived any Material provision thereunder.
4.16 REAL PROPERTY.
Article 4.16 to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum contains a
complete and correct description of all Real Property used in the Business.
Except as disclosed in Article 4.16 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum:
(A) There are no written or oral promises, understandings or
commitments with any Person concerning the purchase, sale, or lease of the Real
Property.
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(B) All rights and easements for public vehicular access to
the Real Property and necessary for the Business are available to the Real
Property, and to Phoenix's Knowledge no facts or circumstances exist that do, or
may, adversely effect such rights and easements.
(C) All public and private utilities required for the
operation of the Real Property and the Business are installed and operating, and
to Phoenix's Knowledge all such public and private utilities enter through
public land or in accordance with valid recorded public easements or private
easements that will inure to the benefit of LIG.
(D) All of the Real Property is in compliance with all
applicable zoning or similar land use restrictions and with all recorded
restrictions, covenants, and conditions; Phoenix has performed all affirmative
covenants relating to the Real Property; and to Phoenix's Knowledge, no zoning
or similar land use restrictions are presently proposed by any governmental
authority that would impair the operation of the Business or that would impair
the use, occupancy, or enjoyment of any of the Real Property.
(E) No third party has made or, to Phoenix's Knowledge,
threatened to make a claim of adverse possession with respect to any of the Real
Property.
(F) None of the Real Property is subject to any Order for its
sale, condemnation, expropriation, or taking by any governmental authority, nor,
to Phoenix's Knowledge, has any such sale, condemnation, expropriation, or
taking been proposed or threatened.
(G) There is no pending litigation, and Phoenix has received
no notice of any dispute, concerning the location of the lines and corners of
the Real Property of the Plant, and Phoenix has not been served with any legal
action concerning the location of the lines and corners of said Real Property.
(H) To Phoenix's Knowledge, there are no Material defects in
or damage to the improvements and Real Property comprising the Plant, including,
without limitation, the roof, the elevators, the structure, or the heating, air
conditioning, plumbing, electrical, drainage, fire alarm and exhaust systems and
their component parts. Phoenix has received no notice from a governmental
authority that the operation of the Plant does not comply with any applicable
fire, electrical, or building codes, rules, or regulations. There is no license,
approval or permit, necessary for either the lawful operation of the Plant or
the lawful occupancy thereof, including utility, building occupancy or
construction, subdivision control, land or water use, or flood hazard permits,
which has not been obtained, and all required permits and licenses, including
occupancy and building permits, have been paid for, are in full force and
effect.
(I) There is no Default by Phoenix nor, to the best of
Phoenix's Knowledge, any other party thereto, under any covenants, conditions,
restrictions or easements which may affect the Plant or any portion or portions
thereof which are to be performed or complied with by the owner of the Plant.
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4.17 FIXED ASSET LEASES.
Article 4.17 to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum contains a
list of the leases or other agreements under which Phoenix leases, licenses,
holds, or operates any Material Fixed Asset in connection with the Business, and
each such lease requiring the consent or authorization of the lessor in order to
effect the assignment or transfer of such lease to LIG is so identified. All
such leases and agreements are in full force and effect, and there have not been
and there are currently not any Material Defaults thereunder by Phoenix or any
other party thereto.
4.18 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Article 4.18 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum includes a
summary report of all Litigation to which Phoenix is a party, or which is
threatened against Phoenix, as of the date of this Agreement. Except as
disclosed in Article 4.18 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, to the Knowledge
of Phoenix there is no Litigation instituted, pending, or threatened against
Phoenix, any officer or director of Phoenix, or any Asset, that is reasonably
likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on
the Assets or the Business, nor are there any Orders of any Regulatory
Authorities, other governmental authorities, or arbitrators outstanding against
Phoenix, that are reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect on the Assets or the Business.
4.19 SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS.
(A) Article 4.19(a) of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum sets
forth each supplier of Phoenix to whom payments were made which equaled or
exceeded five percent (5%) of Phoenix's cost of goods sold for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 1995, and 1996 or to whom payments are projected to equal or
exceed such percentage for the current fiscal year ("Large Suppliers") and the
percentage of Phoenix's cost of goods sold allocable to each Large Supplier for
each such fiscal year. Except as reflected in Article 4.19(a) of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum, no supplier is a sole source of supply of any good or
service to Phoenix.
(B) Article 4.19(b) of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum
identifies each customer or group of related customers from whom payments were
received which equaled or exceeded five percent (5%) of Phoenix's gross sales
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, and 1996 or from whom payments are
projected to equal or exceed such percentage for the current fiscal year ("Large
Customers") and the percentage of Phoenix's gross sales allocable to each of
such Large Customer for each such fiscal year.
(C) To the Knowledge of Phoenix: the relationships of Phoenix
with its Large Suppliers and Large Customers are good commercial working
relationships; no Large Supplier nor any Large Customer has terminated, or
threatened to terminate, its relationship with Phoenix or has during the last
twelve (12) months decreased or limited, or threatened to decrease or limit, its
services, supplies or materials to Phoenix or its usage or purchase of the goods
or services of Phoenix; Phoenix has no Knowledge that any Large Supplier or any
Large Customer intends to terminate or otherwise Materially and adversely modify
its relationship with Phoenix or decrease
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or limit its services, supplies or materials to Phoenix or its usage or purchase
of the goods or services of Phoenix; and the acquisition of the Assets by LIG
will not, to the Knowledge of Phoenix, Materially and adversely affect the
relationship of the Business or of LIG as successor to Phoenix with any Large
Supplier or any Large Customer.
4.20 PRODUCTS LIABILITY; WARRANTIES.
Except as set forth in Article 4.20 of the Phoenix Disclosure
Memorandum, to the Knowledge of Phoenix no Material product liability or
warranty claims arising out of the Business, no Material claim arising out of an
implied or expressed warranty, and no Material claims in whole or in part
premised from product liability which relates to the Business, is pending or
threatened against Phoenix.
4.21 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Article 4.21 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum contains a
true and complete list of Phoenix's patents, trademarks, service marks, trade
names, copyrights, and applications or registrations therefor. All licenses of
Intellectual Property are in full force and effect and constitute legal, valid,
and binding obligations of their respective parties; there have not been and
there currently are not any Material Defaults under those licenses by any party;
and no event has occurred which would constitute a Material Default thereunder.
Except as disclosed in Article 4.21 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum,
Phoenix has all title, rights, and interest in the Intellectual Property free
and clear of all assignments, licenses, restrictions, encumbrances, charges, or
claims of infringement, and Phoenix has received no written claim or notice from
any third party, including any employee of Phoenix, that such third party has
any interest in such rights. To the Knowledge of Phoenix, none of the
Intellectual Property applications, trademark or service xxxx registrations,
trade names, or copyrights and related rights as used by Phoenix infringes upon
or otherwise violates the rights of any other Person nor has any Person asserted
to Phoenix a written claim of such infringement or other violation except as
disclosed in Article 4.21 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum. Except as
disclosed in Article 4.21 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, Phoenix is not
obligated to pay any royalties for the Intellectual Property to any Person.
4.22 INSURANCE.
Article 4.22 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum contains a
complete and accurate list of all insurance policies held by Phoenix insuring
the Assets or the Business and indicates the nature of each policy, the risks
covered thereby, and the amount of coverage in each case. All such policies are
in full force and effect, and all premiums have been timely paid.
4.23 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DATABASES.
Article 4.23 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum accurately
identifies all computer software and databases owned, licensed, leased,
internally developed or otherwise used in connection with the Business. Phoenix
has, and upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
LIG will have, all computer software and databases and all rights to use all
computer
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software and databases that are necessary to conduct the Business as presently
conducted by Phoenix and all documentation relating to all such computer
software and databases. All such computer software and databases perform
substantially in accordance with the documentation related thereto or used in
connection therewith. Except as disclosed in Article 4.23 of the Phoenix
Disclosure Memorandum, all software developed internally, or externally, for use
with the Business was developed initially by Phoenix employees or has been
assigned, including all copyrights therein, to Phoenix. Article 4.23 of the
Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum identifies each Person to whom Phoenix, in the
last two (2) years, has sold, licensed, leased or otherwise transferred or
granted any interest or rights to any of such computer software and databases
and the date of each such sale, license, lease or other transfer or grant.
Phoenix has previously delivered to LIG complete and accurate copies of all
documents relating to each such sale, license, lease or other transfer or grant.
4.24 COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT.
Phoenix is in Material compliance with and has not Materially
violated the terms and provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, and all related regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Immigration
Laws"). Phoenix has supplied, or shall supply prior to the Closing Date, to LIG
the Form I-9, and all other records, documents or other papers retained with the
Form I-9 by the employer pursuant to the Immigration Laws, for each employee of
Phoenix for whom compliance with the Immigration Laws by an employer is
required. Phoenix has never been the subject of any inspection or, to Phoenix's
Knowledge, investigation relating to its compliance with or violation of the
Immigration Laws, nor has it been warned, fined or otherwise penalized by reason
of any failure to comply with the Immigration Laws, nor is any such proceeding
pending or threatened.
4.25 COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA.
To the Knowledge of Phoenix, the Assets and Business (a) are
and have been operated in substantial compliance with all applicable
Occupational Safety and Health Laws, (b) are not the subject of any pending
written notice from any governmental entity alleging the violation of any
Occupational Safety and Health Law, and (c) are not currently subject to any
court order, administrative order, decree, notice or citation arising under any
Occupational Safety and Health Law.
4.26 INTERESTED TRANSACTIONS.
Except as disclosed in Article 4.26 of the Phoenix Disclosure
Memorandum, Phoenix is not a party to any Contract or other transaction with any
Affiliate of Phoenix, any Related Party of any Affiliate of Phoenix (other than
as a shareholder or employee of Phoenix), or any Person in which any of the
foregoing (individually or in the aggregate) beneficially or legally owns,
directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the equity or voting
interests. Each of such Contracts and other transactions described in the
preceding sentence was negotiated on an arm's length basis, contains pricing
terms that reflected fair market value at the time entered into
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and otherwise contains terms and conditions comparable to those customarily
contained in similar transactions between unrelated parties. Except as described
in Article 4.26 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, none of the Persons
described in the first sentence of this Article 4.26 owns, or during the last
three (3) years has owned, directly or indirectly, beneficially or legally,
(individually or in the aggregate) five percent (5%) or more of the equity or
voting interests of any Person that competes with Phoenix or the Business.
ARTICLE 5
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LIG
LIG represents and warrants to Phoenix as follows:
5.1 ORGANIZATION, STANDING, AND POWER.
LIG is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in
good standing under the Laws of New Jersey, and has the power and authority to
carry on its business as now conducted. LIG is duly qualified or licensed to
transact business in the States of the United States and foreign jurisdictions
where the character of its assets or the nature or conduct of its business
requires it to be so qualified or licensed, except for such jurisdictions in
which the failure to be so qualified or licensed is not reasonably likely to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on LIG.
5.2 AUTHORITY; NO BREACH BY AGREEMENT.
(A) LIG has the power and authority necessary to execute,
deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated by it. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated in it have been,
and the exercise of the Option by LIG will be, duly and validly authorized by
all necessary action in respect thereof on the part of LIG. This Agreement
represents a legal, valid, and binding obligation of LIG, enforceable against
LIG in accordance with its terms.
(B) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
LIG, nor the consummation by LIG of the transactions contemplated by it, nor
compliance by LIG with any of the provisions of this Agreement will: (i)
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of LIG's Certificate of
Incorporation or Bylaws; (ii) constitute or result in a Default under, or
require any Consent pursuant to, or result in the creation of any Lien, on any
asset of LIG under any Contract or Permit of LIG; or (iii) violate any Law or
Order applicable to LIG or its assets.
(C) Other than in connection or compliance with the provisions
of U.S. securities Laws, applicable state corporate and securities Laws, and
other than Consents required from Regulatory Authorities, and other than notices
to or filings with the Internal Revenue Service or the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation with respect to any employee benefit plans, no notice to, filing
with, or Consent of, any public body or authority is necessary for the
consummation by LIG of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 6
COVENANTS
6.1 CONDUCT OF PHOENIX'S BUSINESS PENDING CONSUMMATION.
(A) AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Phoenix covenants and agrees with
LIG that, from the date of execution of this Agreement until the earlier of the
Closing Date or the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Phoenix shall:
(I) Operate the Business only in the usual, regular,
and ordinary course (activities pursuant to the R&D Agreement
excepted);
(II) Maintain the Assets in accordance with normal
practices in the same working order as the Assets are in as of the date
of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear excepted;
(III) Use its reasonable best efforts to keep the
Business and the Assets intact and maintain all relationships with
suppliers, customers, and contractors of the Business;
(IV) Maintain inventory at levels consistent with
Phoenix's current requirements and strategic plans and sufficient to
support sales growth;
(V) Use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the
services of employees of Phoenix;
(VI) Keep in force at their existing levels all
insurance policies applicable to the Assets or the Business; and
(VII) Promptly advise LIG in writing of any matter
arising or discovered after the date of this Agreement that has or is
reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Assets or
the Business.
(B) NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Phoenix covenants and agrees with LIG
that, from the date of execution of this Agreement until the earlier of the
Closing Date or the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Phoenix will
not do or agree or commit to do, any of the following without the prior written
consent of the chief executive officer or chief financial officer of LIG, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld:
(I) Voluntarily permit or allow any of the Assets to
be subjected to any Lien other than Liens disclosed in the Phoenix
Financial Statements;
(II) Incur any additional debt obligation or other
obligation for borrowed money in excess of an aggregate of $100,000
(One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) which relates to the
Assets or the Business other than trade debt incurred in the ordinary
course of business;
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(III) Make any capital expenditure or capital
commitment relating to the Business or enter into any agreement for the
lease, as lessee or lessor, of any real estate, machinery or equipment
relating to the Business in excess of $50,000 (Fifty Thousand United
States Dollars) per expenditure, commitment or agreement or $100,000
(One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in the aggregate for all
capital expenditures, commitments, or agreements, exclusive of capital
expenditures made pursuant to the Loan Agreement;
(IV) Cancel or waive any debt of the Business for
borrowed money owed to Phoenix with respect to the Business or any
claims, rights or leases of the Business;
(V) Dispose of or voluntarily permit to lapse any
previously unexpired right to the use of the Intellectual Property or
dispose of or disclose to any person any of the Intellectual Property
that is used exclusively or primarily in connection with the operation
of the Business and that is not theretofore in public knowledge;
(VI) Grant any increase in compensation or benefits
to the employees or officers of Phoenix, except as required by Law; pay
any severance or termination pay or any bonus; enter into or amend any
severance agreements with officers of Phoenix; or grant any material
increase in fees or other increases in compensation or other benefits
to directors of Phoenix;
(VII) Subsequent to receipt of the Notice of Exercise
and prior to Closing, terminate the employment of any individual
employed by Phoenix except for cause or when the employee voluntarily
terminates his or her own employment;
(VIII) Adopt any new employee benefit plan of Phoenix
or make any Material change in or to any existing Phoenix Benefit Plan
other than any such change that is required by Law or that, in the
opinion of counsel, is necessary or advisable to maintain the tax
qualified status of any such plan in which case Phoenix shall notify
LIG in advance and in writing;
(IX) Commence any Litigation relating to the Assets
or the Business other than in accordance with past practice, or settle
any Litigation involving the Assets or the Business;
(X) Except in the ordinary course of business,
modify, amend or terminate any Material Contract or any Assumed
Liability listed in Article 13.1.1 of the Phoenix Disclosure
Memorandum, or waive, release, compromise or assign any Material rights
or claims;
(XI) Take any action that would (1) prevent either
Party from obtaining any Consent required for the transactions
contemplated hereby, or (2) prevent either Party from performing its
covenants and agreements under this Agreement;
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(XII) Issue new shares of Phoenix capital stock,
except such shares as are subject, as of the date of this Agreement, to
the exercise of a warrant or an option at an option price of $2.75 or
less; or
(XIII) Declare or pay any distribution to Phoenix
shareholders.
6.2 ADDITIONAL COVENANTS OF PHOENIX.
Phoenix further covenants and agrees with LIG as follows:
(A) CONTINUATION OF CORPORATION.
Except as required by law or with the written consent of LIG,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld, Phoenix shall continue its corporate
existence and shall not liquidate, merge, or otherwise terminate its corporate
existence so long as this Agreement is in force and effect and so long as any
indemnification claim by LIG pursuant to Article 8 may be outstanding.
(B) CONTINUATION OF INSURANCE.
Phoenix shall continue in force after Closing all necessary
and appropriate insurance coverage for the Retained Liabilities, consistent with
Phoenix's past and current practice.
(C) EXCLUSIVE DEALING.
Unless and until this Agreement expires or is terminated
pursuant to Article 10, Phoenix will not, directly or through any officer,
director, agent or other Person, solicit or initiate any proposal or offer from
any Person relating to: (i) any purchase of the Assets or any Material portion
thereof; (ii) any merger of Phoenix with any third Person; (iii) a sale of the
stock of Phoenix; or (iv) any similar transaction involving Phoenix.
(D) CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.
Phoenix will use its reasonable best efforts to obtain all
waivers, Consents, and approvals of, and provide all notices to, all Persons
whose waiver, Consent, or approval is required by any Contract, Order, Law or
License relating to Phoenix in order to consummate the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. All written waivers, Consents, and approvals obtained by, and
all notices provided by, Phoenix shall be delivered to LIG at or before the
Closing in form and content reasonably satisfactory to LIG.
(E) DUE DILIGENCE.
Prior to the Closing Date, Phoenix shall keep LIG advised of
all Material developments relevant to the Business and to consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall permit LIG to make or
cause to be made such investigation of the Business and Assets and of its
financial and legal conditions as LIG reasonably requests. No investigation by
LIG shall affect the representations and warranties of Phoenix.
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(F) WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY.
Phoenix expressly assumes liability for (and covenants that it
will pay in full) any "withdrawal liability" arising under Title IV Subtitle E
of ERISA which is imposed on Phoenix or LIG as a result of any transaction
contemplated herein but only to the extent said liability applies to the period
prior to Closing.
(G) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE MEMORANDUM.
At LIG's request and at any time prior to LIG's exercise of
the Option pursuant to Article 1.3, Phoenix agrees to prepare a Supplemental
Disclosure Memorandum that will, as of the date of said Supplemental Disclosure
Memorandum : (i) make current the information disclosed by Phoenix in the
Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum; and (ii) restate and affirm to LIG Phoenix's
representations and warranties in Article 4 of this Agreement, as qualified by
the Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum. In the event that the Supplemental
Disclosure Memorandum is executed on or after March 31, 1998, all
representations and warranties thereby restated and affirmed by Phoenix shall be
amended so that: (i) all references to the "1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet" shall be
changed to the "1997 Phoenix Balance Sheet," and all references to "December 31,
1996" shall be changed to "December 31, 1997."
(H) COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL PENSION LAWS
Phoenix agrees that, if and to the extent any Phoenix Benefit
Plan is not in Material compliance with section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code or ERISA, including any non-compliance disclosed in Article 4.14(b) of the
Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum, Phoenix will use its reasonable best efforts to
remedy any such non-compliance as soon as practicable after execution of this
Agreement.
6.3 COVENANTS OF LIG.
LIG covenants and agrees with Phoenix that, except as required
by Law, from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing Date or
the expiration or termination of this Agreement, LIG shall take no action that
would (a) Materially adversely affect the ability of any Party to obtain any
Consent required for the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) Materially
adversely affect the ability of any Party to perform its covenants and
agreements under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
7.1 AGREEMENT AS TO EFFORTS TO CONSUMMATE.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each
Party agrees to use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken,
all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all
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things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable Laws to consummate and
make effective, as soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including using its reasonable best
efforts to lift or rescind any Order adversely affecting its ability to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein and to cause to be satisfied the
conditions referred to in Article 9 of this Agreement. Each Party shall use its
reasonable efforts to obtain all Consents necessary or desirable for the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. This Article
7.1 shall not, however, be construed to require LIG to exercise the Option.
7.2 CONFIDENTIALITY.
Each Party shall, and shall cause its advisers and agents to,
maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information furnished to it by
the other Party concerning its businesses, operations, and financial positions
and shall not use such information for any purpose except in furtherance of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated
prior to Closing, each Party shall promptly return or certify the destruction of
all documents and copies thereof, and all work papers containing confidential
information received from the other Party.
7.3 NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN EVENTS
Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party as soon as
practicable after it has Knowledge of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur,
of any event that would, or would be likely to cause, either Party's
representations or warranties in this Agreement to be untrue or incorrect in any
Material respect, or (b) any failure on its part or the part of any of its
officers, directors, employees, Representatives, or agents to comply with or
satisfy in any Material respect any covenant, condition, or agreement in this
Agreement.
7.4 PUBLIC RELEASES.
Phoenix and LIG shall consult with each other as to the form
and substance of any press release or other public disclosure Materially related
to this Agreement or any other transaction contemplated hereby, including the
Proxy Statement; provided, that nothing in this Article 7.4 shall be deemed to
prohibit any Party from making any disclosure which its counsel deems necessary
or advisable in order to satisfy that Party's disclosure obligations imposed by
Law.
7.5 FORWARDING OF AMOUNTS.
Phoenix shall promptly forward to LIG any amounts received by
Phoenix after the Closing which pertain to the operation of the Business or the
use of the Assets.
7.6 PLANT CLOSING LAW.
Set forth in Article 7.6 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum
is a list of all employees of Phoenix whose employment has been terminated
during the six-month period prior
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to the date of this Agreement, the dates of such terminations, and the location
of their employment. LIG shall bear all responsibility for any liability or
obligation under the Workers' Assistance and Retraining Notification Act in
connection with the Business arising from any action by LIG (whether or not
considered in conjunction with the activity specified in said Article 7.6 of the
Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum) after the Closing.
7.7 ASSUMPTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS;
TRANSFER OF ASSETS.
(A) As of the Closing, LIG shall assume sponsorship of the
Benefit Plans listed in Article 4.14 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum.
Phoenix agrees to take whatever action is necessary to transfer sponsorship of
such Benefit Plans to LIG, including any reasonable action requested by LIG.
(B) Phoenix further agrees as follows:
(I) To maintain all records associated with such
Benefit Plans between the date of execution of this Agreement and the
earlier of the termination of this Agreement and the Closing and to
deliver or make available to LIG such records at Closing;
(II) To maintain all such Benefit Plans without
modification or amendment thereto between the date of execution of this
Agreement and the earlier of the termination of this Agreement and the
Closing, except to the extent the amendment or modification is required
to maintain the Benefit Plans' tax qualified status or is otherwise
required to comply with applicable law; and
(III) To maintain all insurance contracts,
administrative contracts, trust agreements, and other agreements, or
arrangements pertaining to such Benefit Plans between the date of
execution of this Agreement and the earlier of the termination of this
Agreement and the Closing except as otherwise agreed between Phoenix
and LIG, and to take any and all action requested by LIG to assign such
contracts or agreements to LIG or its designee at the Closing.
7.8 CHANGE OF NAME.
On the Closing Date, or as soon thereafter as practicable,
Phoenix shall take all actions necessary to change its corporate name to a name
that is not likely to be confused with "Phoenix."
7.9 TAX MATTERS.
(A) SALES TAXES, ETC.
Phoenix and LIG shall each pay one-half of all applicable
sales, transfer, documentary, use and filing taxes and fees that are, or become,
due or payable as a result of the sale,
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conveyance, assignment, transfer or delivery of the Assets, whether levied on
Phoenix or LIG. Except for Taxes that constitute Assumed Liabilities and except
to the extent such proration occurs automatically as a result of the Purchase
Price adjustment procedure in Article 2.3, all real estate, personal property,
ad valorem and any other local or state Taxes relating to the Assets which shall
be accrued but unpaid as of the Closing Date, or which shall be paid as of the
Closing Date but related in whole or part to periods after the Closing Date,
shall be prorated to the Closing Date.
(B) SECTION 1060 STATEMENT AND FORMS.
LIG and Phoenix shall each be responsible for the preparation
of its own Section 1060 Statements and Section 1060 Forms in accordance with
applicable Tax Laws. LIG and Phoenix agree, however, to provide to each other
such information as is reasonably necessary to prepare such Section 1060
Statements and Section 1060 Forms and to execute and deliver to each other such
Section 1060 Statements and Section 1060 Forms as are reasonably requested.
(C) CONTROL OF TAX PROCEEDINGS.
If any claim, suit, or proceeding shall be made by any Tax
authority that could give rise to an additional payment of Tax, interest or
penalty related to the Business or the Assets, the Party under this Agreement
responsible for payment of that Tax, interest or penalty shall control all
proceedings arising in connection with the claim, suit or proceeding.
(D) COOPERATION ON TAX MATTERS.
LIG and Phoenix, upon request, shall use their respective
reasonable best efforts to obtain any certificate or other document from any Tax
authority, customer or other person that may be necessary to mitigate, reduce or
eliminate any Tax (including interest and penalties) that would otherwise be
imposed with respect to the Business, the Assets, or the transfer thereof
contemplated in this Agreement. The Party requesting such information and
assistance pursuant to this Article shall reimburse the other Party for all
reasonable out-of-pocket costs and other third-party costs incurred by that
Party in providing such information and in rendering such assistance.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party shall be entitled to reimbursements
for costs incurred in connection with securing either (i) any certificate or
other document in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, or (ii) Tax clearance or similar certificates necessary in order to
avoid or limit LIG's exposure for successor liability.
(E) BULK SALES LAWS.
LIG waives compliance with the bulk sales Law of any state or
other jurisdiction that may be applicable to the transactions contemplated in
this Agreement. LIG retains the right to assert as a bar or defense to any
action or proceeding brought under such Law that it is not applicable to the
sale contemplated under this Agreement.
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7.9 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
(A) Each Party agrees to cause its own environmental advisers
to conduct, at such Party's own expense, additional tests of Phoenix's
wastewater treatment system to determine whether that system is capable of
meeting zinc discharge standards currently proposed or actually implemented by
the Town of Xxxxxxx for Phoenix's facilities, and, if not, what additional
capital expenditures or other measures may be necessary to permit the system to
meet those standards. The Parties further agree to cause their environmental
advisers to consult and cooperate with one another with a view toward minimizing
testing expenses for each Party.
(B) If, as of Closing, Phoenix has presented documentation to
LIG sufficient, in LIG's sole and reasonable judgment, to demonstrate that
Phoenix's existing wastewater treatment system will be able, without additional
capital expenditures, to comply with the Town of Xxxxxxx' zinc discharge
standards in effect or officially proposed as of the Closing Date: (i) Article
2.2(a) shall be amended to provide for a payment to Phoenix at Closing of
$5,321,708.00 (Five Million, Three Hundred Twenty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred
Eight United States Dollars); (ii) Article 2.2(b) shall be amended to provide
for the delivery to the Escrow Agent at Closing of $1,500,000.00 (One Million
Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars); (iii) Article 8.2(e) shall be
deleted from this Agreement; and (iv) the phrase ", other than the matters
governed by paragraph 8.2(e)" in Article 8.2(d) shall be deleted from this
Agreement..
ARTICLE 8
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
(A) All representations, warranties, agreements and covenants
made or undertaken by the Parties in this Agreement are Material, have been
relied upon by the other Party, shall survive the Closing, and shall not merge
in the performance of any obligation by any Party.
(B) The representations and warranties made by Phoenix and
contained in Article 4 of this Agreement are deemed by the Parties to have been
made by Phoenix on and as of the date of this Agreement, the date of the
Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum, and the Closing Date with the same force and
effect as if this Agreement were executed by Phoenix and LIG on each such date.
(C) The representations and warranties made by LIG and
contained in Article 5 of this Agreement are deemed by the Parties to have been
made by LIG on and as of both the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date
with the same force and effect as if this Agreement were executed by Phoenix and
LIG on each such date.
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8.2 OBLIGATION OF PHOENIX TO INDEMNIFY.
Subject to the limitations contained in Articles 8.4 and 8.5,
Phoenix agrees to indemnify LIG and its officers, directors, employees, counsel,
agents, Affiliates and assigns against, and hold each of them harmless from, all
Losses asserted against, imposed upon or incurred by any of the foregoing
resulting from, arising out of, or based upon the following:
(A) Any inaccuracy in any representation or warranty made by
Phoenix, or any breach of any covenant or agreement made or to be performed by
Phoenix pursuant to this Agreement or any of the documents to be executed and
delivered by Phoenix in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement;
(B) Any liability for personal injury or related property
damage to any third party arising out of and attributable to the manufacture,
sale, or distribution of any product by Phoenix prior to Closing;
(C) Any liability for infringement or other violation of any
Intellectual Property right of any third party arising out of and attributable
to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any Phoenix product or the conduct
of the Business prior to Closing;
(D) Any cleanup, correction, removal, or remedial action
related to the Assets, the Real Property, or the Business attributable to
conditions existing at or prior to the Closing and necessary to comply with any
Environmental Law, other than the matters governed by paragraph 8.2(e);
(E) Any capital expenditure or related correction to the
wastewater treatment system at Phoenix's facilities in Andrews, South Carolina
reasonably necessary to permit that system to comply with zinc discharge
standards of the Town of Xxxxxxx in effect as of Closing or coming into effect
within eighteen months of Closing, provided, that Phoenix shall not be liable to
indemnify LIG to the extent that the wastewater treatment system is unable to
satisfy said discharge standards because LIG has changed the products
manufactured by, or the processes used in manufacturing at, the facilities; or
(F) Any Retained Liability, including any pending or
threatened litigation, charges of discrimination, citation, or the like based on
conduct occurring or accruing up to Closing.
8.3 OBLIGATION OF LIG TO INDEMNIFY.
Subject to the limitations in Articles 8.4 and 8.5, LIG agrees
to indemnify Phoenix and each of its respective officers, directors, employees,
counsel, agents, Affiliates and assigns against, and hold each of them harmless
from, all Losses asserted against, imposed upon or incurred by any of the
foregoing resulting from, arising out of, or based upon the following,
notwithstanding any actual or alleged negligence of any Person indemnified
hereunder:
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(A) Any inaccuracy in any representation or warranty made by
LIG pursuant to this Agreement;
(B) Any breach of any covenant or agreement made or to be
performed by LIG pursuant this Agreement or any of the documents to be executed
and delivered by LIG in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement;
(C) Any Liability incurred by Phoenix as a consequence of
LIG's operation of the Business post-Closing; or
(D) Any Assumed Liability.
8.4 LIMITATIONS ON INDEMNIFICATION.
(A) Phoenix shall not be required to indemnify LIG with
respect to a claim for indemnification pursuant to Article 8.2 (an
"Indemnification Claim") unless the amount of the Loss on which the
Indemnification Claim is based, when aggregated with all other such Losses,
exceeds $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) (the "Minimum
Aggregate Liability Amount"), at which time Losses may be asserted for the
Minimum Aggregate Liability Amount and any amounts in excess of the Minimum
Aggregate Liability Amount.
(B) Phoenix's maximum aggregate liability for Indemnification
Claims shall be $1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars)(the "Maximum
Aggregate Liability Amount").
(C) The Minimum and Maximum Aggregate Liability Amounts shall
not apply to any Loss which results from or arises out of fraud or intentional
misrepresentation or an intentional breach of warranty on the part of Phoenix.
(D) Phoenix agrees to continue in force until the third
anniversary of the Closing Date, at Phoenix's expense, insurance against any
Loss that would give rise to an Indemnification Claim pursuant to Article 8.2(b)
(subject to usual policy exclusions) in a maximum aggregate amount of
$5,000,000.00 (Five Million United States Dollars) (the "Tail Coverage
Insurance") and to name LIG and its Affiliates as additional insureds under that
insurance. Phoenix shall be responsible for satisfying any such Indemnification
Claim only to the extent that such claim is not covered by the Tail Coverage
Insurance.
(E) Each Party shall act reasonably and in good faith to
mitigate any Loss arising out of or related to an indemnifiable claim pursuant
to this Article 8. No Party otherwise entitled to indemnification under this
Agreement shall be indemnified pursuant to this Agreement to the extent that
such Party's Losses are increased or extended by the willful misconduct,
violation of Law or bad faith of such Party.
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8.5 NOTICE OF LOSS OR ASSERTED LIABILITY; EXPIRATION OF
INDEMNIFICATION.
(A) Promptly after (i) becoming aware of circumstances that
have resulted in a Loss for which any Person or Persons entitled to
indemnification pursuant to Articles 8.2 or 8.3 intends to seek indemnification
under such Article (the "Indemnified Party") or (ii) receipt by the Indemnified
Party of written notice of any demand, claim or circumstances which, with the
lapse of time, the giving of notice or both, would give rise to a claim or the
commencement (or threatened commencement) of any Litigation that may result in a
Loss (an "Asserted Liability"), the Indemnified Party shall give notice (the
"Claims Notice") to the Party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to
Articles 8.2 or 8.3 (the "Indemnifying Party"). The Claims Notice shall describe
the Loss or the Asserted Liability in reasonable detail, and shall indicate the
amount (estimated, if necessary) of the Loss that has been or may be suffered by
the Indemnified Party. The Claims Notice may be amended on one or more occasions
with respect to the amount of the Asserted Liability or the Loss at any time
prior to final resolution of the obligation to indemnify relating to the
Asserted Liability or the Loss. If a Claims Notice is not provided promptly as
required by this Article 8.5(a), the Indemnified Party nonetheless shall be
entitled to indemnification by the Indemnifying Party to the extent that the
Indemnifying Party has not established that it has been prejudiced by late
receipt of the Claims Notice. If, however, the Claims Notice is not provided
prior to compromise or payment of any Asserted Liability by the Indemnified
Party, the Indemnified Party shall only be entitled to indemnification by the
Indemnifying Party to the extent that the Indemnified Party has established that
the Indemnifying Party has not been prejudiced by such late receipt of the
Claims Notice.
(B) Claims Notices shall be made within eighteen (18) months
of the Closing Date. Failure by an Indemnified Party to provide a Claims Notice
within such notice period shall constitute a waiver of the claim in question,
and the Indemnified Party's right to make an indemnification claim for the
Losses in question shall expire.
8.6 OPPORTUNITY TO CONTEST.
Subject to the provisions of Article 8.7, the Indemnifying
Party may elect to compromise or contest, at its own expense and with counsel
reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any Asserted Liability. If the
Indemnifying Party elects to compromise or contest such Asserted Liability, it
shall within thirty (30) days (or sooner, if the nature of the Asserted
Liability so requires) notify the Indemnified Party of its intent to do so by
sending a notice to the Indemnified Party (the "Contest Notice"), and the
Indemnified Party shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, in
the compromise or contest of such Asserted Liability. If the Indemnifying Party
elects not to compromise or contest the Asserted Liability, fails to notify the
Indemnified Party of its election as herein provided or contests its obligation
to indemnify under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party (upon further notice to
the Indemnifying Party) shall have the right to pay, compromise or contest such
Asserted Liability on behalf of and for the account and risk of the Indemnifying
Party. Anything in this Article 8.6 to the contrary notwithstanding, (i) the
Indemnified Party shall have the right, at its own cost and for its own account
(except as provided in Article 8.7), to compromise or contest any Asserted
Liability, and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not, without
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the Indemnified Party's written consent, settle or compromise any Asserted
Liability or consent to entry of any judgment which does not include an
unconditional term releasing the Indemnified Party from all Liability in respect
of such Asserted Liability. In any event, the Indemnified Party and the
Indemnifying Party may participate, each at its own expense, in the contest of
such Asserted Liability. Phoenix and LIG shall cooperate fully with one another
as to all Asserted Liabilities, shall make available to one another as
reasonably requested all information, records, and documents relating to all
Asserted Liabilities and shall preserve all such information, records, and
documents until the termination of any Asserted Liability. Phoenix and LIG also
shall make available to one another, as reasonably requested, their personnel,
agents, and other Representatives who are responsible for preparing or
maintaining information, records, or other documents, or who may have particular
knowledge with respect to any Asserted Liability.
8.7 DISPUTES WITH CUSTOMERS OR SUPPLIERS.
Article 8.6 notwithstanding, in the case of any Asserted
Liability by any present or former supplier or customer of either LIG or Phoenix
in connection with which LIG may make a claim against Phoenix for
indemnification pursuant to Article 8.2, LIG shall give a Claims Notice with
respect thereto but, unless LIG and Phoenix otherwise agree, LIG shall have the
exclusive right at its option to defend, at its own expense, any such matter,
subject to the duty of LIG to consult with Phoenix and its attorneys in
connection with such defense and provided that no such matter shall be
compromised or settled by LIG (other than compromises or settlements at LIG's
expense and for its account) without the prior consent of Phoenix, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.8 SUBROGATION RIGHTS.
In the event that the Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to
indemnify the Indemnified Party pursuant to this Article 8, the Indemnifying
Party shall, upon payment of such indemnity in full, be subrogated to all rights
of the Indemnified Party with respect to the Loss to which such indemnification
relates; provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall only be subrogated to the
extent of any amount paid by it or its insurance carriers pursuant to this
Article 8 in connection with such Loss.
8.9 EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
The remedies provided in Article 1.5 and 1.6 and in this
Article 8 shall be exclusive and no Indemnified Party shall be entitled to any
other remedy at law or in equity.
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ARTICLE 9
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS TO
CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS
9.1 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF EACH PARTY.
The respective obligations of each Party to consummate the
purchase and sale of the Assets pursuant to Article 2 are subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived by both Parties pursuant
to Article 12.5 of this Agreement:
(A) EXERCISE OF OPTION
LIG shall have exercised the Option pursuant to Article 1.3
during the Option Period.
(B) REGULATORY APPROVALS.
All Consents of, filings and registrations with, and
notifications to, all Regulatory Authorities required for consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained or made and
shall be in full force and effect and all waiting periods required by Law shall
have expired. No Consent obtained from any Regulatory Authority which is
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
conditioned or restricted in a manner, which, in the reasonable judgment of the
Board of Directors of LIG or Phoenix, would have such a Material Adverse Effect
on the economic or business assumptions of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement that, had such condition or requirement been known, LIG or Phoenix, as
the case may be, would not, in its reasonable judgment, have entered into this
Agreement.
(C) CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.
Each Party shall have obtained any and all Consents required
for consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or for the
preventing of any Default under any Contract or Permit of such Party which, if
not obtained or made, is reasonably likely to have, individually or in the
aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on such Party. No Consent so obtained which
is necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
conditioned or restricted in a manner which, in the reasonable judgment of the
Board of Directors of either LIG or Phoenix, would have such a Material Adverse
Effect on the economic or business assumptions of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement that, had such condition or requirement been known, LIG or
Phoenix, as the case may be, would not, in its reasonable judgment, have entered
into this Agreement.
(D) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
No court or governmental or regulatory authority of competent
jurisdiction shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any
Law or Order (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or taken any other
action which prohibits, restricts or makes illegal consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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9.2 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF LIG.
The obligations of LIG to consummate the purchase and sale of
the Assets pursuant to Article 2 are subject to the satisfaction of the
following conditions, unless waived by LIG pursuant to Article 12.5(a) of this
Agreement:
(A) REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The representations and warranties of Phoenix set forth or
referred to in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all Material respects
as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date with the same effect
as though all such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the
Closing Date; and, in the event Phoenix prepares a Supplemental Disclosure
Memorandum pursuant to Article 6.2(g), the representations and warranties of
Phoenix as restated and affirmed therein shall be true and correct in all
Material respects as of the date of said Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum and
as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though all such representations
and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date.
(B) PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENTS AND COVENANTS.
Each and all of the agreements and covenants of Phoenix to be
performed and complied with pursuant to this Agreement and the other agreements
contemplated hereby prior to Closing shall have been duly performed and complied
with in all Material respects.
(C) DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS.
Phoenix shall have delivered to LIG each of the documents
specified in Article 3.3.
(D) REAL PROPERTY.
A title insurer selected by LIG shall be prepared to issue, at
the Closing, upon the sole condition of the payment of an amount no greater than
its regularly scheduled premium, its standard ALTA Form policy of title
insurance insuring LIG's interest in the Real Property, in a form reasonably
acceptable to LIG, assuming LIG has used its reasonable best efforts to obtain
such policy.
9.3 CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF PHOENIX.
The obligations of Phoenix to consummate the purchase and sale
of the Assets pursuant to Article 2 are subject to the satisfaction of the
following conditions, unless waived by Phoenix, pursuant to Article 12.5(b) of
this Agreement:
(A) SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
The resolution adopted by the shareholders of Phoenix pursuant
to Article 1.4 shall authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with all requirements
of Delaware Law and of Phoenix's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws.
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(B) PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE.
LIG shall have paid the Purchase Price in accordance with the
terms of Article 2.2.
(C) REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The representations and warranties of LIG set forth in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all Material respects as of the date of
this Agreement and as of Closing with the same effect as though all such
representations and warranties had been made on and as of Closing.
(D) PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENTS AND COVENANTS.
Each and all of the agreements and covenants of LIG to be
performed and complied with pursuant to this Agreement prior to Closing shall
have been duly performed and complied with in all Material respects.
(E) DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS.
LIG shall have delivered to Phoenix each of the documents
specified in Article 3.4.
ARTICLE 10
TERMINATION
10.1 TERMINATION.
This Agreement may be terminated as provided in Article 1.5 or
at any time prior to the Closing:
(A) By mutual consent of the Parties;
(B) By the Board of Directors of either Party in the event of
a Material breach by the other Party of any representation, warranty, covenant,
or agreement contained in this Agreement which cannot be or has not been cured
within thirty (30) days after the giving of written notice to the other Party of
such breach; or
(C) By the Board of Directors of either Party in the event
that any Consent of any Regulatory Authority required for consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby shall have been denied by final nonappealable
action of such authority or if any action taken by such authority is not
appealed within the time limit for appeal.
10.2 EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
In the event of the termination or expiration of this
Agreement pursuant to Articles 1.5 or 10.1:
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(A) This Agreement shall become void and have no effect,
except that: (i) the provisions of Articles 1.5, 7.2 and 10 of this Agreement
shall survive any such termination or expiration, and (ii) a termination
pursuant to Article 10.1(b) shall not relieve the breaching Party from Liability
for an uncured willful breach of a representation, warranty, covenant, or
agreement giving rise to such termination; and
(B) Each Party shall pay the costs and expenses incurred by it
in connection with this Agreement, provided that, if termination is the direct
or indirect result of an uncured willful breach of a representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement, the breaching Party shall be fully liable to the
non-breaching Party for such Default.
10.3 RISK OF LOSS.
Phoenix assumes all risk of condemnation, destruction, or Loss
due to fire or other casualty from the date of this Agreement until the Closing.
If the condemnation, destruction, or Loss is such that the Business is
interrupted or curtailed for at least sixty (60) days or the Assets are
Materially affected, LIG shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. If
the condemnation, destruction, or Loss is such that the Business is neither
interrupted nor curtailed nor the Assets Materially affected, or if the Business
is interrupted or curtailed or the Assets are Materially affected and LIG
nevertheless foregoes the right to terminate this Agreement, the Purchase Price
shall be equitably adjusted at Closing to reflect such condemnation,
destruction, or Loss, to the extent that insurance or condemnation proceeds paid
or to be paid to LIG are not sufficient to cover such destruction or Loss.
ARTICLE 11
GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1 GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the Laws of the State of Georgia applicable to contracts
executed and wholly performed within that State.
11.2 ARBITRATION.
(A) AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION RULES.
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this
Agreement shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "Rules").
(B) COMPOSITION OF ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL.
The arbitration shall be held before a panel of three
arbitrators, one of whom, who shall serve as chairman, shall be nominated by the
American Arbitration Association in accordance
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with the Rules, one of whom shall be nominated by LIG, and one of whom shall be
nominated by Phoenix.
(C) SITUS; LANGUAGE.
The arbitration shall be conducted in Atlanta, Georgia. All
arbitral proceedings shall be in English.
(D) JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE.
The award of the arbitrators shall be final and binding. The
Parties waive any right to appeal the award, to the extent a right to appeal may
be lawfully waived. Each Party retains the right to seek judicial assistance:
(i) to compel arbitration; (ii) to obtain interim measures of protection pending
arbitration; and (iii) to enforce any decision of the arbitrators, including the
final award.
ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement (including the documents and instruments
referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and supersedes all
prior arrangements or understandings with respect thereto, written or oral.
12.2 AMENDMENTS.
This Agreement may be amended only by a subsequent writing
signed by each of the Parties.
12.3 EXPENSES.
Except as provided in Article 10.2, each of the Parties shall
bear and pay all direct costs and expenses incurred by it or on its behalf in
connection with the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, including
filing, registration and application fees, printing fees, and fees and expenses
of its own financial or other consultants, investment bankers, accountants, and
counsel.
12.4 BROKERS AND FINDERS.
Each of the Parties represents and warrants that neither it
nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or Affiliates has employed any
broker or finder or incurred any Liability for any financial advisory fees,
investment bankers' fees, brokerage fees, commissions, or finders' fees in
connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by it.
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12.5 WAIVERS.
(A) Prior to or at Closing, LIG, acting through its Board of
Directors, chief executive officer or other authorized officer, shall have the
right to waive any Default in the performance of any term of this Agreement by
Phoenix, to waive or extend the time for the compliance or fulfillment by
Phoenix of any and all of its obligations under this Agreement, and to waive any
or all of the conditions precedent to the obligations of LIG under this
Agreement, except any condition which, if not satisfied, would result in the
violation of any Law. No such waiver shall be effective unless in writing signed
by a duly authorized officer of LIG.
(B) Prior to or at Closing, Phoenix, acting through its Board
of Directors, chief executive officer or other authorized officer, shall have
the right to waive any Default in the performance of any term of this Agreement
by LIG, to waive or extend the time for the compliance or fulfillment by LIG of
any and all of its obligations under this Agreement, and to waive any or all of
the conditions precedent to the obligations of Phoenix under this Agreement,
except any condition which, if not satisfied, would result in the violation of
any Law. No such waiver shall be effective unless in writing signed by a duly
authorized officer of Phoenix.
(C) The failure of any Party to require performance of any
provision of this Agreement shall in no manner affect the right of such Party at
a later time to enforce the same or any other provision of this Agreement. No
waiver of any condition or of the breach of any term contained in this Agreement
in one or more instances shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or
continuing waiver of such condition or breach or a waiver of any other condition
or of the breach of any other term of this Agreement.
12.6 ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement and the rights, interests or obligations under
this Agreement may be assigned (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) by a
Party only to an Affiliate of that Party. Subject to the preceding sentence,
this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable
by the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
12.7 NOTICES.
All notices or other communications which are required or
permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and sufficient if delivered
by hand, by facsimile transmission, by registered or certified mail, postage
pre-paid, or by courier or overnight carrier, to the persons at the addresses
set forth below (or at such other address as may be provided under this
Agreement), and shall be deemed to have been delivered as of the date so
delivered:
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Phoenix: PHOENIX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Xxxxx 000 Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Telecopy Number: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
Copy to Counsel: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX, L.L.P.
Suite 4200
Nationsbank Corporate Center
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000-0000
Telecopy Number: (000) 000-0000
LIG: LONDON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
0000 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Post Office Xxx 000000
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
Telecopy Number: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Copy to Counsel: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
XXXXXX & BIRD LLP
North Building
000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telecopy Number: (000) 000-0000
12.8 COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
12.9 CAPTIONS.
The captions contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and are not part of this Agreement.
12.10 INTERPRETATIONS.
Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein
shall be construed or resolved against either Party, whether under any rule of
construction or otherwise. Neither Party shall be considered the draftsman of
this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement has been
reviewed, negotiated and accepted by both Parties and their
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attorneys and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary
meaning of the words used so as fairly to accomplish the purposes and intentions
of both Parties.
12.11 SEVERABILITY.
Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective
to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid
or unenforceable the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement or
affecting the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of
this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. If any provision of this Agreement is
so broad as to be unenforceable, the provision shall be interpreted to be only
so broad as is enforceable.
ARTICLE 13
DEFINITIONS
13.1 DEFINITIONS.
The following terms shall, whenever capitalized in this
Agreement, have the meanings ascribed below:
"AFFILIATE" of a Person shall mean: (i) any other Person
directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controlling,
controlled by or under common control with such Person; (ii) any officer,
director, partner, employer, or direct or indirect beneficial owner of any ten
percent (10%) or greater equity or voting interest of such Person; or (iii) any
other Person for which a Person described in clause (ii) acts in any such
capacity.
"AGREEMENT" shall mean this Agreement, including the Exhibits
and Schedules delivered pursuant to this Agreement and incorporated in it by
reference.
"ASSETS" shall mean the following as they exist immediately
prior to Closing:
(A) All Fixed Assets;
(B) The Real Property;
(C) All Contracts;
(D) All Transferred Inventory;
(E) All Contingent Payments pursuant to Section 1.3
of the Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 18, 1996 by and between
Phoenix and Microtek Medical, Inc. (as the term "Contingent Payments"
is defined therein);
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(F) All prepaid items and accounts receivable of the
Business and rights to invoice customers of the Business for goods and
services, regardless of when provided, existing on the Closing Date;
(G) Copies of all Customer Lists, files, advertising
and promotional literature, price lists, records, correspondence,
plats, architectural plans, manufacturing and engineering drawings and
specifications, patterns, sales information, and other technical and
business records relating to the Business and existing on the Closing
Date;
(H) The Intellectual Property; and
(I) To the extent not covered by subparagraphs (a)
through (h), all other assets of the Business that are reflected on the
most current balance sheet in the Phoenix Financial Statements, except
for assets disposed of in the ordinary course of business since the
date of that balance sheet, as permitted or contemplated by this
Agreement.
"Assets" shall not include the Retained Assets.
"ASSUMED LIABILITIES" shall mean all liabilities of the
Business other than the Retained Liabilities. "Assumed Liabilities" shall
specifically include: (i) all Liabilities pursuant to the Contracts listed at
Article 13.1.1 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum; (ii) all Tax Liabilities
reflected on the balance sheet of Phoenix, consistent with the accounting
methodology used in preparation of the 1996 Phoenix Balance Sheet; and (iii) the
liability of Phoenix to pay $100,589 (One Hundred Thousand, Five Hundred
Eighty-Nine United States Dollars) to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx. and $69,411
(Sixty-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Eleven United States Dollars) to Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, in each case as reimbursement for previously deferred compensation.
"BUSINESS" shall mean the business of manufacturing and
selling latex, vinyl, and nitrile gloves as that business is currently being
conducted by Phoenix.
"CERCLA" shall mean the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.
"CONSENT" shall mean any consent, approval, estoppel,
authorization, clearance, exemption, waiver, or similar affirmation by any
Person pursuant to any Contract, Law, Order, or Permit.
"CONTRACT" shall mean any written or oral agreement, license,
arrangement, authorization, commitment, contract, indenture, instrument, lease,
obligation, plan, practice, restriction, understanding or undertaking of any
kind or character, or other document to which any Person is a party or that is
binding on any Person or its capital stock, Assets or business.
"CUSTOMER LISTS" shall mean a list of all customers of Phoenix
invoiced at any time during the twenty-four month period preceding the date of
this Agreement and a list of any
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prospective customers of Phoenix to which Phoenix has submitted quotations on
products at any time during the twenty-four month period preceding the date of
this Agreement.
"DEFAULT" with respect to a Contract, Order, or Permit shall
mean (i) any breach or violation of or default under such Contract, Order or
Permit, (ii) any occurrence of any event that with the passage of time or the
giving of notice or both would constitute a breach or violation of or default
under such Contract, Order or Permit, or (iii) any occurrence of any event that
with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice would give rise to a
right to terminate or revoke, change the current terms of, or renegotiate, or to
accelerate, increase, or impose any Liability under, such Contract, Order or
Permit, where, in any such event, such Default is reasonably likely to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on a Party.
"ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIM" means any Litigation in any court or
before or by any Regulatory Authority or private arbitrator, mediator, or
tribunal against the Business, Phoenix or its assets (including notice or other
communication (written or oral) by any Person alleging potential liability for
investigatory costs, cleanup costs, private or governmental response or remedial
costs, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injuries, or
penalties) arising out of, based upon, or resulting from (i) any Environmental
Matter or (ii) any circumstances or state of facts forming the basis of any
Liability or alleged Liability under, or any violation or alleged violation of,
any Environmental Law.
"ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS" shall mean all Laws relating to pollution
or protection of human health or the environment (including ambient air, surface
water, ground water, land surface or subsurface strata) and which are
administered, interpreted or enforced by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and state and local agencies with jurisdiction over, and
including common law in respect of, pollution or protection of the environment,
including CERCLA and RCRA, and similar Laws relating to emissions, discharges,
releases or threatened releases of any Hazardous Material, or otherwise relating
to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal,
transport or handling of any Hazardous Material. "Environmental Laws" shall not
include Laws relating to occupational health and safety.
"ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER" shall mean any matter or circumstance
related to the following, if before Closing: (a) the disposal or release of any
Hazardous Material into the environment, (b) the treatment, storage, or other
handling of any Hazardous Material, (c) the placement of structures or discharge
of pollutants into waters of the United States, or (d) the presence of any
Hazardous Material in, on, or emanating from any building, structure, or
workplace.
"ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, as amended.
"ESCROW AGENT" shall mean a bank mutually agreed by the
Parties to serve as the escrow agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.
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"FIXED ASSETS" shall mean all fixed assets of Phoenix on the
Closing Date used exclusively or primarily in the Business, including all
property, plant, and equipment and all the motor vehicles listed in Article
13.1.2 to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum.
"GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States, consistently applied during the periods involved.
"HAZARDOUS MATERIAL" shall mean any hazardous substance,
hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substance (as those terms are
defined by any applicable Environmental Law), including petroleum products, oil,
asbestos requiring abatement, removal or encapsulation pursuant to the
requirements of governmental authorities, and any polychlorinated biphenyls.
"INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY" shall mean all patents, trade secrets,
inventions, formulae, know-how, and processes, whether trade secrets or not,
trade names, trademarks, service marks, brand names, design rights, and
copyrights, and the registrations and applications thereof, which are used
exclusively or primarily in connection with the operation of the Business,
together with the goodwill of the Business symbolized thereby.
"INTERNAL REVENUE CODE" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"KNOWLEDGE" as used with respect to Phoenix shall mean the
personal knowledge after reasonable due inquiry of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx. and
Xxxxxx Xxxxx.
"LAW" shall mean any code, law, ordinance, regulation,
reporting or licensing requirement, rule, or statute applicable to a Person or
its Assets, Liabilities or business, including those promulgated, interpreted or
enforced by any Regulatory Authority.
"LIABILITY" shall mean any direct or indirect, primary or
secondary, liability, indebtedness, obligation, penalty, cost or expense
(including costs of investigation, collection and defense), claim, deficiency,
guaranty or endorsement of or by any Person (other than endorsements of notes,
bills, checks, and drafts presented for collection or deposit in the ordinary
course of business) of any type, whether accrued, absolute or contingent,
liquidated or unliquidated, matured or unmatured, or otherwise.
"LIEN" shall mean any conditional sale agreement, default of
title, easement, encroachment, encumbrance, hypothecation, infringement, lien,
mortgage, pledge, reservation, restriction, security interest, title retention
or other security arrangement, or any adverse right or interest, charge, or
claim of any nature whatsoever of, on, or with respect to any property or
property interest.
"LITIGATION" shall mean any action, arbitration, cause of
action, claim, complaint, criminal prosecution, demand letter, governmental or
other examination or investigation, hearing, inquiry, administrative or other
proceeding, or notice (written or oral) by any Person alleging
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potential Liability relating to or affecting a Party, its business, its Assets
(including Contracts related to it), or the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
"LOAN AGREEMENT" shall mean that Loan and Security Agreement
by and between the Parties, of even date herewith, whereby LIG agrees to loan
Phoenix $750,000 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) on the
terms and for the purposes set out therein.
"LOSS" shall mean any loss, liability, damage, cost,
deficiency, or other expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
"MATERIAL" shall be determined in light of the facts and
circumstances of the matter in question; provided that any specific monetary
amount stated in this Agreement shall determine materiality in that instance.
"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" shall mean an event, change or
occurrence which, individually or together with any other event, change or
occurrence, has a Material adverse impact on (i) the financial position,
business, or results of operations of a Party, or on (ii) the ability of such
Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement
"OPTION ESCROW AGENT" shall mean SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, a
Georgia banking corporation, or its successors, as provided in the Option Escrow
Agreement.
"OPTION ESCROW AGREEMENT" shall mean an agreement in
substantially the form of Exhibit 1.2 by and among LIG, Phoenix, and the Option
Escrow Agent.
"ORDER" shall mean any administrative decision or award,
decree, injunction, judgment, order, quasi-judicial decision or award, ruling,
or writ of any federal, state, local or foreign or other court, arbitrator,
mediator, tribunal, administrative agency or Regulatory Authority.
"OSHA" shall mean the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29
U.S.C. xx.xx. 651, et seq.
"PERMIT" shall mean any federal, state, local, and foreign
governmental approval, authorization, certificate, easement, filing, franchise,
license, notice, permit, or right to which any Person is a party or that is or
may be binding upon or inure to the benefit of any Person or its securities,
assets or business.
"PERMITTED LIENS" shall mean: (i) Liens arising out of any
Assumed Liability; (ii) Liens for current property Taxes not yet due and
payable, and (iii) Liens which are not reasonably likely to have, individually
or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on a Party
"PERSON" shall mean a natural person or any legal, commercial
or governmental entity, such as, but not limited to, a corporation, general
partnership, joint venture, limited
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partnership, limited liability company, trust, business association, group
acting in concert, or any person acting in a representative capacity.
"PHOENIX DISCLOSURE MEMORANDUM" shall mean the written
information entitled "Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum" delivered prior to the date
of this Agreement describing in reasonable detail the matters contained therein
and, with respect to each disclosure made therein, specifically referencing each
Article of this Agreement under which such disclosure is being made. Information
disclosed with respect to one Article shall not be deemed to be disclosed for
purposes of any other Article unless otherwise specifically stated therein.
"PHOENIX FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" shall mean the audited
financial statements (including related notes and schedules) of Phoenix as of
December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, and December 31, 1996, and, if the Closing
Date is after January 1, 1998, the audited financial statement of Phoenix as of
December 31, 1997.
"PLANT" shall mean the approximately 150,000 square foot
building located on the Real Property, which is used by Phoenix to carry out the
manufacturing aspect of its Business.
"R&D AGREEMENT" shall mean that Research and Development
Agreement by and between the Parties and of even date herewith, pursuant to
which the Parties agree to cooperate in the development of a marketable nitrile
glove on the terms and conditions set out therein.
"RCRA" shall mean the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.
"REAL PROPERTY" shall mean all interests in Real Property
owned, leased, or used by Phoenix in the Business, a complete list of which
appears as Article 4.16 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum.
"REGULATORY AUTHORITY" shall mean any federal, state, local,
or foreign governmental regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the
Parties, including the Federal Trade Commission and the United States Department
of Justice.
"RELATED PARTY" means, with regard to any natural Person, his
spouse, parent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, in-law, grandparent
and grandchild (including by adoption) and any trustees or other fiduciaries for
the benefit of such relatives.
"REPRESENTATIVE" shall mean any investment banker, financial
advisor, attorney, accountant, consultant, or other representative of a Person.
"RETAINED ASSETS" shall mean (a) those Assets listed in
Article 13.1.3 to the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum; (b) all net loss
carryforwards of Phoenix for tax purposes;and (c) any Contract deemed a
"Retained Asset" pursuant to Article 2.6(c).
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"RETAINED LIABILITIES" shall mean (a) those Liabilities listed
in Article 13.1.4 of the Phoenix Disclosure Memorandum; (b) all Liability
connected with any pending or threatened litigation, charges of discrimination,
citations, or allegations based on actions of Phoenix, or on conduct of
officers, agents, employees, or Representative of Phoenix, occurring or accruing
up to Closing; (c) any Liability deemed a "Retained Liability" pursuant to
Article 2.6(c); and (d) any Liability of Phoenix to any shareholders of Phoenix
as shareholders, other than business liabilities incurred in the ordinary
course, or pursuant to any option to acquire Phoenix stock.
"SECTION 1060 FORMS" shall mean all returns, documents,
statements and other forms that are required to be submitted to any federal,
state, county or other local Taxing authority in connection with a Section 1060
Statement, and shall include any "asset acquisition statement" and United States
Internal Revenue Service Form 8594 (together with any schedules or attachments)
that are required pursuant to United States Treasury Department Regulations.
"SECTION 1060 STATEMENT" shall mean a statement described in
United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.1060-1T(h) with respect to LIG's
purchase of the Assets, and shall include any corresponding statement under any
other applicable Tax law that requires a separate statement with respect to
LIG's purchase of the Assets.
"SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY" shall mean, for purposes of Article
2.3, the shareholder's equity of Phoenix as of the Closing Date calculated in
accordance with GAAP and consistent with past accounting practices of Phoenix,
without giving effect to either the Retained Assets or the Retained Liabilities.
"SUPPLY AGREEMENT" shall mean the Agreement for the Purchase
and Sale of Goods by and between the Parties of even date herewith whereby
Phoenix agrees to supply LIG, and LIG agrees to purchase from Phoenix, nitrile
gloves on terms and conditions set out therein.
"TAX" or "TAXES" shall mean any federal, state, county, local,
or foreign income, profits, franchise, gross receipts, payroll, sales,
employment, use, property, withholding, excise, occupancy, and other taxes,
assessments, charges, fares, or impositions, including interest, penalties, and
additions imposed thereon or with respect thereto.
"TAX RETURNS" means all returns, reports, filings,
declarations and statements relating to Taxes that are required to be filed,
recorded, or deposited with any Regulatory Authority, including any attachment
thereto or amendment thereof.
"TRANSFERRED INVENTORY" shall mean all of the inventory and
supplies relating exclusively or primarily to the Business and existing on the
Closing Date, including raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
"1996 PHOENIX BALANCE SHEET" shall mean the balance sheet at
December 31, 1996 and accompanying notes thereto included in the Phoenix
Financial Statements.
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"1997 PHOENIX BALANCE SHEET" shall mean the balance sheet at
December 31, 1997 and accompanying notes thereto included in the Phoenix
Financial Statements.
13.2 DEFINITIONS ELSEWHERE IN AGREEMENT.
The following terms shall, whenever capitalized in this
Agreement, have the meanings ascribed to them in the referenced sections:
Adjusted Purchase Price Article 2.3(c)
Asserted Liability Article 8.5
Claims Notice Article 8.5
Closing Article 3.1
Closing Date Article 3.2
Contest Notice Article 8.6
Employment Agreements Article 3.3(d)
Effective Date Article 1.5(a)
Escrow Accounts Article 2.4
Escrow Agreement Article 2.4
ERISA Affiliate Article 4.14(c)
Immigration Laws Article 4.24
Indemnification Claim Article 8.4(a)
Indemnification Escrow Account Article 2.4
Indemnified Party Article 8.5
Indemnifying Party Article 8.5
Independent CPA Article 2.3(b)
Independent CPA Closing Date Balance Sheet Article 2.3(b)
Large Customer Article 4.19(b)
Large Supplier Article 4.19(a)
LIG Preamble
LIG Closing Date Balance Sheet Article 2.3(a)
Material Contracts Article 2.6(a)
Maximum Aggregate Liability Amount Article 8.4(b)
Minimum Aggregate Liability Amount Article 8.4(a)
Non-Competition Agreements Article 3.3(h)
Notice of Exercise Article 1.3
Option Article 1.1
Option Payment Article 1.2
Option Period Article 1.5(b)
Phoenix Preamble
Phoenix Benefit Plans Article 4.14(a)
Phoenix ERISA Plan Article 4.14(a)
Phoenix Pension Plan Article 4.14(a)
Proxy Statement Article 1.4(a)
Purchase Price Article 2.2
Purchase Price Adjustment Escrow Account Article 2.4
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Rules Article 11.2(a)
Shareholders' Meeting Article 1.4(a)
Supplemental Disclosure Memorandum Article 6.2(g)
Tail Coverage Insurance Article 8.4(c)
U.S. Trademark Assignment Article 3.3(b)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this
Agreement to be executed on its behalf and its corporate seal to be hereunto
affixed and attested by officers thereunto as of the day and year first above
written.
ATTEST: PHOENIX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ Xxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
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Secretary (Assistant) Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
Title: President
[CORPORATE SEAL]
ATTEST: LONDON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Secretary Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Vice President and General Counsel
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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