EXHIBIT 10.7
KONTRON EMBEDDED COMPUTERS AG
Oskar-xxx-Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 0
00000 Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
July 11, 2000
FieldWorks, Incorporated
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Gentlemen:
Re: Operating Protocol
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This letter confirms our agreement with respect to the
transfer of certain design, development and production operations and European
sales, service and support activities to Kontron Embedded Computers AG
("Kontron"), by FieldWorks Incorporated ("FieldWorks").
1. Development and Production of FW5000 (Myzer) product.
Kontron's objective is to complete the FW5000 (Myzer) product presently under
design and development with GDA Technologies, Inc. ("GDA"), and to produce and
deliver the pre-production units and the production units of the product
required by FieldWorks; and FieldWorks objective is to obtain timely delivery of
these products in accordance with the pricing and product specifications.
a. Each of Kontron and FieldWorks will use their best
efforts to meet the foregoing objectives, and commits to satisfy the
following obligations.
b. At its own expense, Kontron will complete all design
and deliverable obligations of GDA with respect to the FW5000 (Myzer),
in accordance with the statement of work and product specifications
provided by FieldWorks and the engineering specifications provided by
GDA (collectively, the "Specifications"). In particular, on or before
September 29, 2000, Kontron will complete all EMI and shock & vibration
testing (excluding UL and other external certifications), and
associated rework, and will deliver to FieldWorks five (5) prototypes
of the FW5000 (Myzer) in accordance with the Specifications.
c. On or before October 20, 2000, Kontron will build
sixty (60) pre-production units of the FW5000 (Myzer) system in
accordance with the Specifications, and will validate the production
process. FieldWorks will pay US$3,250 per unit.
d. Kontron will use best efforts to commence delivery on
or before
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November 30, 2000, of production units of the FW5000 (Myzer) PCBA set
at a volume level not to exceed sixty (60) units per week and at a
purchase price not to exceed US$1347 per unit. The actual number and
the configuration of such units to be delivered will be based on
purchase orders to be delivered by FieldWorks. If delivery will
commence after November 30, 2000, Kontron will give written notice by
July 20, 2000 of the reasons for such delay.
e. On or before November 22, 2000, Kontron will commence
delivery of production units of the FW5000 (Myzer) system at a volume
level not to exceed thirty (30) units per week (which maximum amount
will increase to sixty (60) per week after January 2001) and at a
purchase price not to exceed US$3250 per unit. The actual number and
the configuration of such units to be delivered will be based on
purchase orders to be delivered by FieldWorks.
2. Marketing and Distribution of Products. Kontron's objective is
to maximize the sales of FieldWorks products in European markets, and
FieldWorks' objective is to obtain an experienced and extraordinary local
marketing and sales channel in the European markets.
a. Each of Kontron and FieldWorks will use their best
efforts to meet the foregoing objectives, and commits to satisfy the
following obligations.
b. Kontron will promote, sell and distribute FieldWorks
products in the markets of Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom,
Spain and Switzerland, and in any other markets where Kontron has
established sales offices (collectively, the "Territory").
c. Kontron will offer the FW2000, FW5000 and FW8000
products as part of its existing line of products already offered in
the Territory.
d. Current FieldWorks distributors will remain under
FieldWorks management coverage until the closing of the equity option
previously granted by FieldWorks to Kontron.
e. Kontron will maintain a sufficient sales and service
staff to meet the sales and service needs of all current and potential
customers in the Territory.
f. Kontron will maintain a sufficient technical support
staff to meet the technical support needs of all current and potential
customers in the Territory, including prompt and effective service for
warranty and non-warranty repair and service of FieldWorks products.
g. Kontron will order and keep appropriate quantities of
up-to-date sales literature, catalogues, demos and other promotional
materials, with such materials provided by FieldWorks in the English
language.
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3. Transition of FW2000 Production. At its own expense, each
party agrees to use best efforts to prepare for the transition of all production
of the FW2000 product from Benchmark Electronics, Inc. ("Benchmark") to Kontron.
Specifically, by October 1, 2000, Kontron will commence delivery of production
units of the FW2000 product at volume levels as required by FieldWorks and at a
purchase price of US$3,500 or less. All such units must satisfy quality and
other specifications at least as favorable as those provided by Benchmark. The
actual number and the configuration of such units to be delivered will be based
on purchase orders to be delivered by FieldWorks.
4. Confidentiality and Property Rights. Each party hereto agrees
to maintain the confidentiality of confidential information of the other party
in accordance with confidentiality agreements previously executed. FieldWorks
shall own all intellectual property, documentation and other rights to all
FieldWorks products, whether created or designed by FieldWorks, GDA, Kontron or
others, and whether distributed and sold by Kontron or through other channels by
FieldWorks.
5. Term. Unless earlier terminated by mutual written agreement,
the provision of Paragraph 1 and 2 shall continue until December 31, 2001,
notwithstanding the exercise or non-exercise of any equity option by Kontron.
6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This letter agreement and the
respective rights, duties, and obligations hereunder shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving
effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. Any action, suit or other
proceeding initiated by any party hereto against the other party under or in
connection with this letter agreement shall be brought only in any Federal or
state court in the State of Minnesota or the State of California, as the party
bringing such action, suit or proceeding shall elect, having jurisdiction over
the subject matter thereof. The parties hereto hereby submit themselves to the
jurisdiction of any such court and agree that service of process on them in any
such action, suit or proceeding may be affected by certified mail or overnight
courier to their most recent address provided the other party.
7. Entire Agreement. This letter agreement supplements the
existing agreements between the parties reflected in the purchase and option
agreement and related agreements and agreements referred to therein (all of
which shall remain in full force and effect).
8. Assignability. This letter agreement shall not be assignable
by any party without the written consent of each other party, and any such
purported assignment by any party without such consent shall be void. 9.
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9. Binding Effect. Upon execution of this letter agreement by
each of the parties hereto, this letter shall constitute and create, and shall
be deemed to constitute and create, legally binding and enforceable obligations
on the part of each party to this letter.
If the foregoing terms and conditions are acceptable to you,
please so indicate by signing this letter and returning it to the attention of
Kontron.
Very truly yours,
KONTRON EMBEDDED COMPUTERS AG
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx
President and Member of Management Board
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Chief Technical Officer and
Member of Management Board
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
FIELDWORKS, INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Chief Executive Officer
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