AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
EXECUTION COPY
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (“Merger Agreement” or “Agreement”) dated as of
April 28, 2007, by and among ENPATH MEDICAL, INC. (“Enpath”) , a Minnesota corporation
having its principal executive office at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, 00000,
GREATBATCH, LTD. (“Purchaser”), a New York corporation having its principal executive
office at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000; CHESTNUT ACQUISITION CORPORATION
(“Merger Sub”), a Minnesota corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Purchaser having
its offices at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, it is proposed that Merger Sub shall commence a tender offer (as it may be amended
from time to time in accordance with this Agreement, the “Offer”) to purchase all of the
outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock (as defined herein), at a price of $14.38 per share (such
amount, or any different amount per share offered pursuant to the Offer in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement, the “Offer Price”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth herein;
WHEREAS, it is also proposed that, following the consummation of the Offer, Merger Sub will
merge with and into Enpath with Enpath surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Purchaser (the
“Merger”), and each share of Enpath Common Stock that is not tendered and accepted pursuant
to the Offer will thereupon be canceled and converted into the right to receive cash in an amount
equal to the Offer Price, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of each of Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub have approved this
Agreement and deem it advisable and in the best interests of their respective shareholders to
consummate the Offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby, on the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and as a condition
and inducement to Purchaser’s and Merger Sub’s willingness to enter into this Agreement, certain
shareholders of Enpath are entering into a Tender and Support Agreement substantially in the form
attached as Exhibit A (the “Tender and Support Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual representations, warranties
and covenants herein contained and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto do
hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth or as
referenced below:
1.1 “Acquisition Proposal” means (i) any proposal or offer for a merger, consolidation,
dissolution, recapitalization or other business combination involving Enpath, (ii) any proposal or
offer for the issuance by Enpath of over 10% of its equity securities as consideration for the
assets or securities of another Person, or (iii) any proposal or offer to acquire in any manner,
directly or indirectly, over 10% of the equity securities or consolidated total assets of Enpath,
in each case other than the Merger.
1.2 “Affiliates” means with respect to a specified Person, a Person who directly or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with,
such specified Person.
1.3 “Business Day” means a day, other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial
banks in New York, New York are authorized or required by any applicable Legal Requirement to
close.
1.4 “Cleanup” means all actions required to (a) cleanup, remove, treat or remediate Hazardous
Materials in the indoor or outdoor environment; (b) prevent the Release of Hazardous Materials so
that they do not migrate, endanger or threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the indoor
or outdoor environment; (c) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations and post-remedial
monitoring and care; or (d) respond to any government requests for information or documents in any
way relating to cleanup, removal, treatment or remediation or potential cleanup, removal, treatment
or remediation of Hazardous Materials in the indoor or outdoor environment.
1.5 “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.6 “Disclosure Schedule” means the Disclosure Schedule delivered by Enpath to Purchaser dated
the date of this Agreement. Any information with respect to a matter that is disclosed by Enpath
to Purchaser for any purpose in the Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to be disclosed with
respect to each other representation or warranty to the extent such relationship is reasonably
apparent on the face of disclosure in the Disclosure Statement. The inclusion of any item in the
Disclosure Schedule shall not be deemed an admission that such item is a material fact, event or
circumstance or that such item has or had, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse
Effect.
1.7 “Enpath Common Stock” means Enpath common stock with $0.01 par value.
1.8 “Enpath Credit Agreement” means the Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of
October 17, 2003, between Enpath and M&I Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxx Bank, as amended.
1.9 “Environmental Claim” means any claim, action, cause of action, investigation or written
notice by an Person alleging potential liability (including, without limitation, potential
liability for investigatory costs, Cleanup costs, governmental response costs, natural resources
damages, property damages, personal injuries or penalties) arising out of, based on or resulting
from (a) the presence or Release of any Hazardous Materials at any location operated by Enpath, or
(b) circumstances forming the basis of any violation, or alleged violation, of any Environmental
Law.
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1.10 “Environmental Law” means any and all applicable Legal Requirements, and without limiting
the foregoing, any regulations, orders, decrees, judgments or injunctions promulgated or entered
into by any Governmental Entity, relating to the preservation or reclamation of natural resources,
or to the management, Release (as hereinafter defined) or threatened Release of Hazardous Material
(as hereinafter defined), including but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq. (“CERCLA”), the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., the
Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29
U.S.C. § 651 et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §
11001 et. seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300(f) et seq., the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 1801 et seq., and any similar or implementing state or local law,
and all amendments or regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.11 “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.12 “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles and practices in effect in the
United States from time to time, applied consistently throughout the time periods involved.
1.13 “Governmental Authorization” means any permit, license, franchise, approval, consent,
permission, confirmation, endorsement, waiver, certification, registration, qualification,
clearance or other authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the
authority of any Governmental Entity or pursuant to any Legal Requirement.
1.14 “Governmental Entity” means any nation, state, municipality and any federal, state,
local, foreign, provincial or supranational court or governmental agency, authority,
instrumentality or regulatory body.
1.15 “Hazardous Material” means all explosive or regulated radioactive materials or
substances; petroleum and petroleum products (including crude oil or any fraction thereof);
asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; and any hazardous or toxic materials, wastes or
chemicals designated, defined, listed or regulated as such pursuant to any Environmental Law.
1.16 “HSR Act” means Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.
1.17 “Intellectual Property Rights” means all U.S. and foreign (i) patents, patent
applications, patent disclosures, and all related continuations, continuations-in-part,
divisionals, reissues, re-examinations, substitutions, and extensions thereof (“Patents”),
(ii) trademarks, service marks, trade names, Internet domain names, logos, slogans, trade dress,
and other similar designations of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of
the foregoing (“Trademarks”), (iii) copyrights and copyrightable subject matter
(“Copyrights”), (iv) rights of publicity, (v) computer programs (whether in source code,
object code, or other form), databases, compilations and data, technology supporting the foregoing,
and all documentation, including user manuals and training materials, related to any of the
foregoing (“Software”), (vi) trade secrets and all confidential information, know-how,
inventions, proprietary processes, formulae,
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models, and methodologies, (vii) all rights in the foregoing and in other similar intangible
assets, (viii) all applications and registrations for the foregoing and (ix) all rights and
remedies against infringement, misappropriation, or other violation thereof with respect to the
foregoing.
1.18 “Leased Real Property” means all of the real property currently leased by Enpath, whether
or not used in its business, all of which is disclosed in more detail in the Disclosure Schedule.
1.19 “Legal Requirement” means any applicable federal, state, county, municipal, local or
foreign statute, constitution, principle of common law, resolution ordinance, code, rule
regulation, permit, consent, waiver, notice, approval, registration, license, judgment, order,
decree, injunction or other authorization issued, enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or
otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Entity or under the
authority of The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC.
1.20 “Material Adverse Effect” means any effect, change, fact, event, occurrence, development
or circumstance (any such item, an “Effect”) that, individually or together with any other
Effect that has occurred prior to the date of determination of the Material Adverse Effect, that
(i) is materially adverse (financial or otherwise), to the properties, business, operations,
financial condition, results of operations, assets or liabilities of Enpath, taken as a whole or
(ii) prohibits, or materially impedes the timely consummation of the Merger; provided, however,
that in no event shall any of the following occurring after the date hereof, alone or in
combination, be deemed to constitute, nor be taken into account in determining whether there has
been or will be, a Material Adverse Effect:
(A) any change in Enpath’s stock price or trading volume, or any failure by Enpath to meet
published or internal revenue or earnings projections (it being understood that, except as set
forth in clauses B, C, E, G and H of this definition, any cause of any such failure may be deemed
to constitute, in and of itself, a Material Adverse Effect and may be taken into consideration when
determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred),
(B) any Effect that results from changes affecting Enpath’s industry generally (to the extent
such Effect is not disproportionate with respect to Enpath in any material respect) or the United
States economy generally (to the extent such Effect is not disproportionate with respect to Enpath
in any material respect),
(C) any Effect that results from changes affecting general worldwide economic or capital
market conditions,
(D) any Effect resulting from compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
(E) any Effect caused by an impact to Enpath’s relationships with its employees, customers,
suppliers or partners as a result of the announcement or pendency of the of the Offer or the
Merger, or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
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(F) any Effect resulting from the litigation filed as Pressure Products, Inc. v. Enpath
Medical, Inc., Civil Action No. 9:06-CV-121, filed in U.S. Dist. Ct. for Eastern District of
Texas, Lufkin Division,
(G) any Effect resulting from any change in any Legal Requirement after the date hereof, or
(H) any shareholder litigation arising from allegations of a breach of fiduciary duty relating
to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.21 “Permitted Lien” means (a) liens for Taxes that are not yet due or delinquent or are
being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been
taken on the financial statements contained in Enpath’s SEC Reports; (b) statutory liens or
landlords’, carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, suppliers’, materialmen’s or repairmen’s liens
arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to amounts not yet overdue or are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been taken
on the financial statements contained in Enpath’s SEC Reports; (c) with respect to any Leased Real
Property, a Lien affecting solely the interest of the landlord thereunder and not the interest of
the tenant thereunder, which does not materially impair the value or use of such Leased Real
Property; (d) purchase money liens and liens securing rental payments under capital lease
arrangements; and (e) liens securing indebtedness under the Enpath Credit Agreement.
1.22 “Person” means any individual and any corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, firm, trust, or other business entity and any Governmental Entity.
1.23 “Proceeding” means any claim, action, suit, arbitration, grievance, proceeding or
investigation.
1.24 “Product Liability” means any liability, claim or expense (including attorneys’ fees)
arising in whole or in part out of a breach of any product warranty (whether express or implied),
strict liability in tort, negligent design or manufacture of product, negligent provision for
services, product recall, or any other liability, claim or expense arising from the manufacturing,
packaging, labeling (including instructions for use), marketing, or sale of products.
1.25 “Release” shall have the same meaning as in CERCLA.
1.26 “Representatives” means, with respect to any Person, the directors, officers, employees,
financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, consultants, agents and other authorized
representatives of such Person, acting in such capacity.
1.27 “Rights” means options, warrants, and all other rights, convertible securities and
arrangements or commitments which obligate Enpath to issue or dispose of any of its capital stock,
and stock appreciation rights, performance units and other similar stock-based rights whether they
obligate Enpath to issue stock or other securities or to pay cash.
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1.28 “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.29 “Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” means with respect to any party, any corporation, company,
partnership or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, which is or was
consolidated with such party for financial reporting purposes.
1.30 “Superior Acquisition Proposal” means any proposal made by a third party to acquire
directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities of Enpath then
outstanding or all or substantially all of the assets of Enpath, pursuant to a purchase, tender or
exchange offer, a merger, a consolidation, a liquidation or dissolution, a recapitalization, a sale
of all or substantially all of its assets or otherwise, which Enpath’s Board of Directors
determines in good faith, after consultation with Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx or other independent
financial advisor of nationally recognized reputation and consultation with outside legal counsel,
to be (i) on terms more favorable from a financial point of view to the holders of Enpath Common
Stock than the Offer, the Merger, and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, taking
into account all the terms and conditions of such proposal and this Agreement (including any
proposal by Purchaser to amend the terms of the Offer, the Merger and the other transactions
contemplated by this Agreement), (ii) is not subject to any financing condition or, if financing is
required, such financing is then fully committed to the Third Party or reasonably determined to be
available by Enpath’s Board of Directors, and (iii) reasonably capable of being completed, taking
into account all financial, regulatory, legal, timing and other aspects of such proposal.
1.31 “Tax,” collectively, “Taxes” means all federal, state, local or foreign taxes, however
denominated, including any interest, penalties, criminal sanctions or additions to tax (including,
without limitation, any underpayment penalties for insufficient estimated tax payments) or other
additional amounts that may become payable in respect thereof (or in respect of a failure to file
any Tax Return when and as required), imposed by any Governmental Entity, which taxes shall
include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all income taxes, payroll and employment
taxes, withholding taxes (including withholding taxes in connection with amounts paid or owing to
any employee, independent contractor, creditor, shareholder or other person or entity),
unemployment insurance taxes, social security (or similar) taxes, sales and use taxes, excise
taxes, franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, occupation taxes, real and personal property taxes,
stamp taxes, value added taxes, transfer taxes, profits or windfall profits taxes, licenses in the
nature of taxes, estimated taxes, severance taxes, duties (custom and others), workers’
compensation taxes, premium taxes, environmental taxes (including taxes under Section 59A of the
Code), disability taxes, registration taxes, alternative or add-on minimum taxes, estimated taxes,
and other fees, assessments, charges or obligations of the same or of a similar nature.
1.32 “Tax Return,” collectively, “Tax Returns” means all returns, reports, estimates,
information statements or other written submissions, and any schedules or attachments thereto,
required or permitted to be filed pursuant to Legal Requirements of any Governmental Entity Tax
authority, including but not limited to, original returns and filings, amended returns, claims for
refunds, information returns, ruling requests, administrative or judicial filings, accounting
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method change requests, responses to revenue agents’ reports (federal, state or local) and
settlement documents.
1.33 “Triggering Event” shall occur if:
(A) a tender offer or exchange offer relating to the securities of Enpath shall have commenced
by a Third Party and Enpath shall not have sent to securityholders, within ten business days after
the commencement of such tender offer or exchange offer, a statement disclosing that Enpath’s Board
of Directors recommends rejection of such tender offer or exchange offer;
(B) an Acquisition Proposal is announced, and Enpath fails to issue a press release announcing
its opposition to the Acquisition Proposal within ten business days after such Acquisition Proposal
is announced;
(C) Enpath’s Board of Directors fails to reaffirm, unanimously and without qualification, its
recommendation, or fails to publicly state, unanimously and without qualification, that the Merger
is in the best interests of Enpath’s shareholders within ten business days after Purchaser requests
in writing that such action be taken; or
(D) Enpath’s fails to file the Schedule 14D-9 as provided in Section 2.2.3 of this Agreement.
1.34 “Third Party” means any Person or “group” as defined in Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act,
other than Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or Representatives.
1.35 “Warrants” means the right to purchase, in the aggregate, 10,000 shares of Enpath Common
Stock, at a price of $8.36 per share, granted by Enpath pursuant to a Warrant Agreements dated
October 23, 2003 and issued to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, III in connection with
Enpath’s acquisition of the operating assets of BIOMEC Cardiovascular, Inc. on October 23, 2003.
1.36 The following terms have the meaning set forth in the Sections set forth below:
Defined Term | Location of Definition | |
Adverse Recommendations Change ss. |
6.21 | |
Affiliate Transaction ss. |
4.19 | |
Agreement ss. |
Preamble Board | |
Recommendation ss. |
2.2.1 | |
CERCLA ss. |
1.10 | |
Certificate(s) ss. |
3.6.2 | |
Certifications ss. |
4.7.1 | |
Closing ss. |
3.10 | |
Closing Date ss. |
3.10 | |
Compensation Committee ss. |
4.12.13 | |
Confidential Information ss. |
7.4.1 |
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Defined Term | Location of Definition | |
Confidentiality Agreement ss. |
6.2.2 | |
Contemplated Transactions ss. |
4.4.1 | |
Continuing Directors ss. |
2.3.3 | |
Continuing Employees ss. |
7.8.1 | |
Copyrights ss. |
1.17 | |
Dissenting Shares ss. |
3.8 | |
XXXXX ss. |
4.7.1 | |
Effect ss. |
1.20 | |
Effective Time ss. |
3.10 | |
Employee Plans ss. |
4.12.1 | |
Employment Compensation Arrangement
ss. |
4.12.13 | |
End Date ss. |
9.1.4 | |
Enpath ss. |
Preamble | |
Enpath Board Recommendation ss. |
7.2.2 | |
Enpath Compensation Approvals ss. |
4.12.13 | |
Enpath Compensation Arrangement ss. |
4.12.13 | |
Enpath Disclosure Documents ss. |
4.7.9 | |
Enpath Shareholder Approval ss. |
4.4.1 | |
Enpath Shareholders’ Meeting ss. |
7.1.1 | |
ERISA ss. |
4.12.1 | |
ERISA Affiliate ss. |
4.12.1 | |
Exchange Agent ss. |
3.6.1 | |
Exchange Fund ss. |
3.6.1 | |
Existing Policy ss. |
7.7.2 | |
FDA ss. |
4.6.2 | |
Filed SEC Reports ss. |
4.7.1 | |
Financial Statements ss. |
4.7.4 | |
Foreign Competition Laws ss. |
7.6.2 | |
Indemnified Parties ss. |
7.7.1 | |
Lien ss. |
4.5.1 | |
Material Contracts ss. |
4.16.1 | |
Maximum Amount ss. |
7.7.2 | |
MBCA ss. |
2.2.1 | |
Merger ss. |
Preamble | |
Merger Agreement ss. |
Preamble | |
Merger Consideration ss. |
3.5.1 | |
Merger Sub ss. |
Preamble | |
Minimum Condition ss. |
2.1.1 | |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements ss. |
4.7.4 | |
Offer ss. |
Preamble | |
Offer Documents ss. |
2.1.2 | |
Offer Price ss. |
Preamble | |
Options ss. |
3.7.1 | |
Patents ss. |
1.17 |
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Defined Term | Location of Definition | |
Permits ss. |
4.13 | |
Proxy Statement ss. |
4.7.9 | |
Purchaser ss. |
Preamble | |
Required Approvals ss. |
7.6.1 | |
Restricted Stock Grant ss. |
3.7.1 | |
Restricted Stock Incentive Plan ss. |
4.2.1 | |
Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx ss. |
4.7.1 | |
Schedule 14D-9 ss. |
2.2.3 | |
Schedule TO ss. |
2.1.2 | |
SEC Reports ss. |
4.7.1 | |
Software ss. |
1.17 | |
Stock Plans ss. |
3.7 | |
Subsequent Offering Period ss. |
2.1.1 | |
Trademarks ss. |
1.17 | |
90% Top-Up Option ss. |
2.4.1 | |
90% Top-Up Option Shares ss. |
2.4.1 |
In addition, the following terms shall be interpreted as set forth below:
(A) The words “hereof,” “herein,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in
this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provisions of
this Agreement.
(B) Terms defined in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and
vice-versa.
(C) References to the “knowledge” of Enpath shall refer to (i) the actual knowledge of any
fact or matter by any member of Enpath’s Board of Directors, or (ii) the actual knowledge, after a
reasonable inquiry in connection with the preparation of the Disclosure Schedule, by Enpath’s
officers and Enpath’s executive level employees listed on Section 1.36(C) of the Disclosure
Schedule hereto, of any fact or matter.
(D) References to an “Exhibit” or to a “Schedule” are, unless otherwise specified, to one of
the Exhibits or Schedules attached to or referenced in this Agreement, and references to an
“Article” or a “Section” are, unless otherwise specified, to one of the Articles or Sections of
this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 2
THE OFFER
2.1 THE OFFER
2.1.1 Provided that nothing shall have occurred that, had the Offer been commenced, would give
rise to the right to terminate the Offer pursuant to any of the conditions set forth in Annex
I, as promptly as practicable after the date hereof (and in any event no later than seven
Business Days after the date hereof), Merger Sub shall, and Purchaser shall cause Merger Sub to,
commence (within the meaning of Rule 14d-2 under the Exchange Act) the Offer. The Offer shall be
subject to the condition that there shall be validly tendered in accordance with the terms of the
Offer, prior to the scheduled expiration of the Offer (as it may be extended hereunder) and not
withdrawn, a number of shares of Enpath Common Stock that, together with the shares of Enpath
Common Stock then directly or indirectly owned by Purchaser, represents at least a majority of all
Enpath Common Stock then outstanding on a fully-diluted basis (the “Minimum Condition”) and
to the other conditions set forth in Annex I, Merger Sub expressly reserves the right to
waive any of the conditions to the Offer and to make any change in the terms of or conditions to
the Offer; provided that unless otherwise provided by this Agreement or previously approved by
Enpath in writing,
(A) the Minimum Condition may not be waived,
(B) no change may be made that changes the form of consideration to be paid pursuant to the
Offer, decreases the Offer Price or the number of shares of Enpath Common Stock sought in the
Offer, imposes conditions to the Offer in addition to those set forth in Annex I, or otherwise
amends or modifies the Offer in any manner materially adverse to the holders of Enpath Common
Stock, and
(C) the Offer may not be extended except as set forth in this Section 2.1.1.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Offer shall expire at midnight, New York
City time, on the date that is 20 Business Days (for this purpose calculated in accordance with
Section 14d-1(g)(3) under the Exchange Act) after the date that the Offer is commenced. Merger Sub
shall extend the Offer for successive periods of up to twenty (20) Business Days each:
(i) if, at the scheduled or extended expiration date of the Offer, any of the conditions to
the Offer shall not have been satisfied or waived, from time to time, until the earliest to occur
of:
(a) the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions,
(b) the reasonable determination by Purchaser that any such condition to the Offer is not
capable of being satisfied on or prior to the End Date, provided that the inability to satisfy such
condition does not result from any breach of any provision of this Agreement by Purchaser or Merger
Sub, and
(c) the End Date, and
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(ii) for any period required by any rule, regulation, interpretation or position of the SEC or
the staff thereof applicable to the Offer or any period set forth by any applicable Legal
Requirement.
Following expiration of the Offer, Merger Sub may, in its sole discretion, provide one or more
subsequent offering periods (each, a “Subsequent Offering Period”) in accordance with Rule
14d-11 of the Exchange Act, if, as of the commencement of each such period, there shall not have
been validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer and any prior Subsequent Offering
Period that number of shares of Enpath Common Stock necessary to permit the Merger to be effected
without a meeting of shareholders of Enpath, in accordance with Section 302A.621 of the Minnesota
Business Corporation Act (“MBCA”). Subject to the foregoing, including the requirements of Rule
14d-11, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer, Merger Sub shall, and
Purchaser shall cause Merger Sub to, accept for payment and pay for, as promptly as practicable,
all shares of Enpath Common Stock that were either:
(A) validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer after the final expiration of the
Offer, or
(B) validly tendered in any Subsequent Offering Period.
The Offer Price payable in respect of each share of Enpath Common Stock validly tendered and not
withdrawn pursuant to the Offer or validly tendered in any Subsequent Offering Period shall be paid
net to the holder thereof in cash, subject to reduction for any applicable withholding Taxes.
2.1.2 As soon as practicable on the date of the commencement of the Offer, Purchaser and
Merger Sub shall:
(A) file with the SEC a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with respect to the Offer
(together with all amendments and supplements thereto and including exhibits thereto, the
“Schedule TO”) that shall include the summary term sheet required thereby and, as exhibits
or incorporated by reference thereto, the Offer to Purchase and forms of letter of transmittal and
summary of advertisement, if any, in respect of the Offer (collectively, together with any
amendments or supplements thereto, the “Offer Documents”).
(B) cause the Offer Documents to be disseminated to the holders of Enpath Common Stock.
Enpath shall promptly furnish to Purchaser and Merger Sub in writing all information concerning
Enpath that may be required by applicable securities laws or reasonably requested by Purchaser or
Merger Sub for inclusion in the Schedule TO or the Offer Documents.
(C) Parent and Merger shall timely file with the Commissioner of the State of Minnesota any
registration statement relating to the Offer required to be filed pursuant to Chapter 80B of the
Minnesota Statutes and shall disseminate to the holders of Enpath Common Stock via the Offer
Documents the information set forth in any such registration statement to the extent and within the
time period required by Chapter 80B of the Minnesota Statutes.
Each of Purchaser, Merger Sub and Enpath agrees promptly to correct any information provided by it
for use in the Schedule TO or the Offer Documents if and to the extent that such
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information shall have become false or misleading in any material respect. Purchaser and Merger
Sub agree to take all steps necessary to cause the Schedule TO as so corrected to be filed with the
SEC and the Offer Documents as so corrected to be disseminated to holders of Enpath Common Stock,
in each case as and to the extent required by applicable U.S. federal securities laws. Enpath and
its counsel shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the Schedule TO and
the Offer Documents each time before any such document is filed with the SEC, and Purchaser and
Merger Sub shall give reasonable and good faith consideration to any comments made by Enpath and
its counsel.
Purchaser and Merger Sub shall promptly provide Enpath and its counsel with:
(i) any comments or other communications, whether written or oral, that Purchaser or Merger
Sub or their counsel may receive from time to time from the SEC or its staff with respect to the
Schedule TO or Offer Documents promptly after receipt of those comments or other communications,
and
(ii) a reasonable opportunity to participate in the response of Purchaser and Merger Sub to
those comments and to provide comments on that response (to which reasonable and good faith
consideration shall be given), including by participating with Purchaser and Merger Sub or their
counsel in any discussions or meetings with the SEC.
2.2 ACTIONS BY ENPATH
2.2.1 Enpath hereby consents to the Offer and represents that at a meeting duly called and
held prior to the execution of this Agreement at which all directors of Enpath were present,
Enpath’s Board of Directors duly and unanimously adopted resolutions:
(A) declaring that this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the
Offer and the Merger, are fair to and in the best interests of Enpath’s shareholders,
(B) approving and declaring advisable this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby,
including the Offer and the Merger, and
(C) recommending that the shareholders of Enpath accept the Offer, tender their shares of
Enpath Common Stock to Merger Sub pursuant to the Offer and grant Enpath Shareholder Approval (such
recommendation, the “Enpath Board Recommendation”).
At a meeting duly called and held prior to the execution of this Agreement at which all
“disinterested directors” (as defined in Section 302A.673 of the MBCA) of Enpath were present, a
duly authorized special committee of Enpath’s Board of Directors duly and unanimously adopted
resolutions approving this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby for purposes of
Section 302A.673 of the MBCA. Enpath hereby consents to the inclusion of the foregoing
determinations and approvals in the Offer Documents and, to the extent that no Adverse
Recommendation Change shall have occurred in accordance with Section 6.2, Enpath hereby consents to
the inclusion of the Enpath Board Recommendation in the Offer Documents.
2.2.2 Enpath shall cause its transfer agent to promptly furnish Purchaser with a list of its
shareholders, mailing labels and any available listing or computer file containing the
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names and addresses of all record holders of Enpath Common Stock and lists of securities
positions of Enpath Common Stock held in stock depositories, in each case true and correct as of
the most recent practicable date, and shall provide to Purchaser such additional information
(including updated lists of shareholders, mailing labels and lists of securities positions) and
such other assistance as Purchaser may reasonably request in connection with the Offer. Purchaser
and Merger Sub shall treat the information contained in such labels, listing or files and any
additional information referred to in the preceding sentence as Confidential Information, as
defined in Section 7.4.1 herein.
2.2.3 As soon as practicable on the day that the Offer is commenced, Enpath shall file with
the SEC and disseminate to the holders of Enpath Common Stock, in each case, as to the extent
required by applicable U.S. federal securities laws, a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement of
Schedule 14D-9 (together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the “Schedule 14D-9”)
that, subject to Section 6.2.2, shall reflect the Enpath Board Recommendation. Each of Purchaser
and Merger Sub shall promptly furnish to Enpath in writing all information concerning Purchaser and
Merger Sub that may be required by applicable securities laws or reasonably requested by Enpath for
inclusion in the Schedule 14D-9. Each of Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub agrees promptly to
correct any information provided by it for use in the Schedule 14D-9 if and to the extent that it
shall have become false or misleading in any material respect. Enpath agrees to take all steps
necessary to cause the Schedule 14D-9 as so corrected to be filed with the SEC and to be
disseminated to holders of Enpath Common Stock, in each case as and to the extent required by
applicable U.S. federal securities laws. Purchaser and its counsel shall be given a reasonable
opportunity to review and comment on the Schedule 14D-9 each time before it is filed with the SEC,
and Enpath shall give reasonable and good faith consideration to any comments made by Purchaser,
Merger Sub and their counsel. Enpath shall promptly provide Purchaser, Merger Sub and their
counsel with:
(A) any comments or other communications, whether written or oral, that Enpath or its counsel
may receive from time to time from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Schedule 14D-9 promptly
after receipt of those comments or other communications, and
(B) a reasonable opportunity to participate in Enpath’s response to those comments and to
provide comments on that response (to which reasonable and good faith consideration shall be
given), including by participating with Enpath or its counsel in any discussions or meetings with
the SEC.
2.3 DIRECTORS
2.3.1 Effective upon the acceptance for payment by Merger Sub of Enpath Common Stock equal to
at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock entitled to vote on any
matter at a meeting of the shareholders of Enpath pursuant to the Offer, Purchaser shall be
entitled to designate the number of directors, rounded up to the next whole number, on the Enpath
Board of Directors that equals the product of:
(a) the total number of directors on Enpath’s Board of Directors (giving effect to the
election of any additional directors pursuant to this Section), and
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(b) the percentage that the number of shares of Enpath Common Stock beneficially owned by
either Purchaser or Merger Sub (including shares of Enpath Common Stock accepted for payment) bears
to the total number of shares of Enpath Common Stock outstanding, and Enpath shall take all action
necessary to cause Purchaser’s designees to be elected or appointed to Enpath’s Board of Directors,
including increasing the number of directors, and seeking and accepting resignations of incumbent
directors. At such time, Enpath shall use all reasonable best efforts to cause individuals
designated by Purchaser to constitute the number of members, rounded up to the next whole number,
on each committee of the Enpath Board that represents the same percentage as such individuals
represent on the Enpath Board, to the fullest extent permitted by any applicable Legal
Requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, until Purchaser and Merger Sub together acquire a
majority of the outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock on a fully diluted basis, Enpath shall
use its reasonable best efforts to ensure that all members of the Enpath Board and such committees
as of the date hereof who are not officers or employees of Enpath shall remain members of Enpath’s
Board and such committees and boards.
2.3.2 Enpath’s obligations to appoint Purchaser’s designees to Enpath’s Board shall be subject
to Section 14(f) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14f-1 promulgated thereunder. Enpath shall promptly
take all actions, and shall include in the Schedule 14D-9 such information with respect to Enpath
and its officers and directors, as Section 14(f) and Rule 14f-1 require in order to fulfill its
obligations under this Section. Purchaser shall supply to Enpath in writing any information with
respect to itself and its nominees, officers, directors and affiliates required by Section 14(f)
and Rule 14f-1.
2.3.3 Following the election or appointment of Purchaser’s designees pursuant to Section 2.3.1
and until the Effective Time, the approval of a majority of the directors of Enpath then in office
who were not designated by Purchaser (the “Continuing Directors”) (or the approval of the
sole Continuing Director if there shall be only one Continuing Director) shall be required to
authorize (and such authorization shall constitute the authorization of the Enpath Board and no
other action on the part of Enpath, including any action by any other director of Enpath, shall be
required to authorize) any termination of this Agreement by Enpath, any amendment of this
Agreement, any extension of time for performance of any obligation or action hereunder by Purchaser
or Merger Sub, any waiver of compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein
for the benefit of Enpath, and any amendment or change to Section 7.7. Following the election of
appointment of Purchaser’s designees pursuant to Section 2.3.1 and until the Effective Time, any
actions with respect to the enforcement of this Agreement by Enpath shall be effected only by the
action of a majority of the Continuing Directors (or the approval of the sole Continuing Director
if there shall be only one Continuing Director). Between the time Merger Sub becomes entitled to
designate directors pursuant to this Section 2.3 and the Effective Time, none of Purchaser, Merger
Sub or their respective Affiliates shall take any action to remove a Continuing Director from
office.
2.4 90% TOP-UP OPTION
2.4.1 Subject to the terms and conditions set for herein, Enpath hereby irrevocably grants to
Merger Sub an option (the “90% Top-Up Option”), exercisable upon the terms and conditions
set forth in this Section 2.4, to purchase that number of shares of Enpath
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Common Stock (the “90% Top-Up Option Shares”) equal to the lowest number of newly
issued shares of Enpath Common Stock that, when added to the number of shares of Enpath Common
Stock directly or indirectly owned by Purchaser at the time of such exercise, shall constitute one
share more than 90% of shares of Enpath Common Stock then outstanding (taking into account the
issuance of the 90% Top-Up Option Shares) at a cash price per share equal to the Offer Price;
provided that:
(i) in no event may the 90% Top-Up Option be exercisable unless following the time of
acceptance by Purchaser of Enpath Common Stock tendered in the Offer or after a Subsequent Offering
Period, more than 80% of the then outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock have been validly
tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer;
(ii) in no event shall the 90% Top-Up Option be exercisable for a number of shares of Enpath
Common Stock (a) which exceeds that number which is equal to nineteen and nine-tenths percent
(19.9%) of the shares of Enpath Common Stock outstanding on the date of this Agreement, (b) that
would require Enpath to obtain shareholder approval under any applicable Legal Requirement, or (c)
in excess of Enpath’s then authorized and unissued shares of Enpath Common Stock (giving effect to
shares of Enpath Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Warrants and Stock Plans (both as
defined herein) as if such shares were outstanding); and
(iii) the 90% Top-Up Option may not be exercised if any provision of any Legal Requirement or
any judgment, injunction, order or decree of any Governmental Entity shall prohibit, or require any
action, consent, approval, authorization or permit of, action by, or filing with or notification
to, any Governmental Entity or Enpath’s shareholders in connection with the exercise of the 90%
Top-Up Option or the delivery of the 90% Top-Up Option Shares in respect of such exercise, which
action, consent, approval, authorization or permit, action, filing or notification has not
theretofore been obtained or made, as applicable.
2.4.2 Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Merger Sub may exercise the 90% Top-Up
Option, in whole but not in part, at any time after the time of acceptance of Enpath Common Stock
tendered in the Offer or after a Subsequent Offering Period and prior to the earlier to occur of
(a) the Effective Time and (b) the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms.
2.4.3 If Merger Sub wishes to exercise the 90% Top-Up Option, Merger Sub shall send to Enpath
a written notice (a “90% Top-Up Exercise Notice, and the date of receipt of such notice the
“90% Top-Up Notice Date”) specifying the place for the closing of the purchase and sale of
shares of Enpath Common Stock pursuant to the 90% Top-Up Option (the “90% Top-Up Closing”).
Enpath shall, promptly after receipt of the 90% Top-Up Exercise Notice, deliver a written notice
to Merger Sub confirming (i) the number of shares of Enpath Common Stock then outstanding on a
fully-diluted basis, and (ii) the number of 90% Top-Up Shares and the aggregate purchase price
therefor.
2.4.4 At the 90% Top-Up Closing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Enpath
shall deliver to Merger Sub a certificate or certificates evidencing the applicable number of 90%
Top-Up Option Shares, and Merger Sub shall purchase each Top-Up Option Share from Enpath at a price
per share equal to the Offer Price. Payment by Merger Sub
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of the purchase price for the 90% Top-Up Option Shares may be made, at Merger Sub’s option, by
delivery of immediately available funds by wire transfer to an account designated by Enpath. The
parties shall cooperate to ensure that the issuance of the 90% Top-Up Option Shares is accomplished
consistent with all applicable Legal Requirements, including all federal and state securities laws.
2.4.5 Upon the delivery by Merger Sub to Enpath of the 90% Top-Up Exercise Notice, and the
tender of the consideration described in Section 2.4.4, Merger Sub shall be deemed to be the holder
of record of the 90% Top-Up Option Shares issuable upon that exercise, notwithstanding that the
stock transfer books of the Company shall then be closed or that certificates representing those
90% Top-Up Option Shares shall not then be actually delivered to Merger Sub or Enpath shall have
failed or refused to designate the account described in Section 2.4.4.
2.4.6 Purchaser and Merger Sub acknowledge that the shares of Enpath Common Stock which Merger
Sub may acquire upon exercise of the 90% Top-Up Option will not be registered under the 1933 Act
and will be issued in reliance upon an exemption thereunder for transactions not involving a public
offering. Purchaser and Merger Sub represent and warrant to Enpath that Merger Sub is, or will be
upon the purchase of the 90% Top-Up Option Shares, an “accredited investor”, as defined in Rule 501
of Regulation D under the Securities Act. Merger Sub agrees that the 90% Top-Up Option and the 90%
Top-Up Option Shares to be acquired upon exercise of the 90% Top-Up Option are being and will be
acquired by Merger Sub for the purpose of investment and not with a view to, or for resale in
connection with, any distribution thereof (within the meaning of the Securities Act). Any
certificates evidencing 90% Top-Up Option Shares may include any legends required by applicable
securities Laws.
ARTICLE 3
THE PLAN OF MERGER; CLOSING
3.1 THE MERGER
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Effective Time (as hereinafter
defined), Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Enpath, pursuant to the provisions of, and with
the effect provided in the MBCA. At the Effective Time, the separate existence of Merger Sub shall
cease and Enpath, as the Surviving Corporation, shall possess all the rights, powers, privileges,
immunities and franchises and be subject to all of the duties, obligations, and liabilities of
Enpath and Merger Sub, all as provided under the MBCA.
3.2 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
(A) The Articles of Incorporation of Enpath in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time
shall be amended to read as set forth on Exhibit B and, as so amended, shall be the
Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation until amended in accordance with applicable
law.
(B) The Bylaws of Merger Sub in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the
Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation, until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.
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3.3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The directors and officers of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the
directors and officers of the Surviving Corporation, each to hold office in accordance with the
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation.
3.4 MERGER SUB STOCK
At the Effective Time, each issued and outstanding share of the common stock, $.01 par value
per share, of Merger Sub shall be automatically converted into one validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable share of common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Surviving Corporation. Each
stock certificate of Merger Sub evidencing ownership of any such shares of common stock of the
Merger Sub shall continue to evidence ownership of such shares of common stock of the Surviving
Corporation.
3.5 MERGER CONSIDERATION
The manner and basis of converting the Enpath Common Stock in conjunction with the Merger
shall be as set forth in this Section 3.5.
3.5.1 At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the
holder thereof, each share of Enpath Common Stock that is issued and outstanding immediately prior
to the Effective Time (other than any shares of Enpath Common Stock to be cancelled in accordance
with Section 3.5.3) shall be converted into the right to receive from the Surviving Corporation or
the Purchaser (through the Exchange Agent), and become exchangeable for, $14.38 in cash or any
different amount as may have been paid per share of Enpath Common Stock in the Offer, without
interest, (the “Merger Consideration”). As of the Effective Time, all shares of Enpath
Common Stock upon which the Merger Consideration is payable pursuant to this Section 3.5 shall no
longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist,
and each holder of a certificate representing any such shares of Enpath Common Stock shall cease to
have any rights with respect thereto, except the right to receive the Merger Consideration.
3.5.2 At the Effective Time, each share of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Merger
Sub that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be converted into
and become one fully paid and non-assessable share of common stock, $.01 par value per share, of
the Surviving Corporation.
3.5.3 All shares of Enpath Common Stock owned by Purchaser, Merger Sub or any subsidiary of
Purchaser or Merger Sub shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the
holder thereof, be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist, and no cash or other
consideration shall be delivered or deliverable in exchange therefor.
3.6 EXCHANGE OF SHARES
3.6.1 Prior to the Effective Time, Purchaser shall deposit or shall cause to be deposited with
a bank or trust company designated by Purchaser after consultation with Enpath (the “Exchange
Agent”), for the benefit of the holders of shares of Enpath Common Stock that
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have been converted into the right to receive, and become exchangeable for, the Merger
Consideration pursuant to Section 3.5, for exchange in accordance with this Article 3, an amount
equal to the aggregate Merger Consideration (such consideration being hereinafter referred to as
the “Exchange Fund”). The Exchange Agent shall, pursuant to irrevocable instructions of
the Surviving Corporation, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.6.2 make payments of
the Merger Consideration out of the Exchange Fund. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any
purpose other than as described in this Section 3.6.
3.6.2 As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation
shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail to each holder of record of shares of Enpath Common Stock
that are represented by either (a) a certificate or certificates that immediately prior to the
Effective Time represented outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock (the “Certificates”)
or (b) an entry to that effect in the shareholder records maintained on behalf of the Company Stock
transfer agent (the “Book Entry Shares”) whose shares were converted into the right to
receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 3.5.1:
(A) a letter of transmittal (which shall specify that delivery shall be effected, and risk of
loss and title to the Certificates (if any) shall pass, only upon delivery of the Certificates to
the Exchange Agent and shall be in such form and have such other customary provisions as the
Surviving Corporation may reasonably specify); and
(B) instructions for use by such holders in effecting the surrender of the Certificates or
authorizing transfer and cancellation of Book Entry Shares in exchange for the Merger
Consideration.
Upon surrender of a Certificate for cancellation to the Exchange Agent or to such other agent or
agents as may be appointed by the Surviving Corporation, or authorizing transfer of Book Entry
Shares, together with such letter of transmittal, duly executed, and such other documents as may
reasonably be required by the Exchange Agent, the holder of such shares of Enpath Common Stock
shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the Merger Consideration into which the shares of
Enpath Common Stock shall have been converted pursuant to Section 3.5.1 (less any withholding Taxes
pursuant to Section 3.6.7), and any Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be marked as
cancelled. In the event of a transfer of ownership of such Enpath Common Stock which is not
registered in the transfer records of Enpath, payment may be made to a Person other than the Person
in whose name the Certificate so surrendered is registered, if such Certificate shall be properly
endorsed or otherwise be in proper form for transfer and the Person requesting such payment shall
pay any transfer or other Taxes required by reason of the payment to a Person other than the
registered holder of such Certificate or establish to the satisfaction of the Surviving Corporation
that such Taxes have been paid or are not applicable. Until surrendered as contemplated by this
Section 3.6.2, each Certificate (other than a Certificate representing shares of Enpath Common
Stock that has been cancelled in accordance with Section 3.5.3) and any Book Entry Shares shall be
deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such
surrender the Merger Consideration, without interest, to be paid in consideration therefor upon
surrender of such Certificate or transfer of the Book Entry Shares, as the case may be, pursuant to
Section 3.5.1. No interest will be paid or will accrue on the Merger Consideration payable upon
the surrender of any Certificate or transfer of Book Entry Shares.
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3.6.3 At the Effective Time (a) all holders of Certificates and Book Entry Shares that were
outstanding prior to the Effective Time shall cease to have any rights as shareholders of Enpath
other than the right to receive the Merger Consideration and (b) the stock transfer books of Enpath
shall be closed and there shall be no further registration of transfers on the stock transfer books
of the Surviving Corporation of the shares of Enpath Common Stock which were outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, the Certificates (other
than Certificates cancelled in accordance with Section 3.5.3) or Book Entry Shares are presented to
the Surviving Corporation or the Exchange Agent for any reason, they shall be cancelled and
exchanged as provided in this Article 3, except as otherwise provided by any Legal Requirement.
The Merger Consideration paid upon the surrender of Certificates or transfer of Book Entry Shares
in accordance with the terms of this Article 3 shall be deemed to have been paid in full
satisfaction of all rights pertaining to the shares of Enpath Common Stock surrendered.
3.6.4 Any portion of the Exchange Fund which remains undistributed to the former shareholders
of Enpath for six months after the Effective Time shall be delivered to the Surviving Corporation
and any former shareholders who have not theretofore complied with this Article 3 shall thereafter
look only to the Surviving Corporation and only as general creditors thereof for payment of their
claim for the Merger Consideration. To the extent permitted by applicable law, all rights of any
former holder of Enpath Common Stock to receive the Merger Consideration from the Surviving
Corporation, to the extent the Merger Consideration remains unclaimed, terminate on the later of
the date on which the Surviving Corporation is obligated to, and transfer payment to a public
official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Legal Requirement.
3.6.5 None of Enpath, Merger Sub, Purchaser, the Surviving Corporation or the Exchange Agent,
or any of their respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents or affiliates,
shall be liable to any Person in respect of any unclaimed Merger Consideration delivered to a
public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Legal
Requirement.
3.6.6 The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange Fund, as directed by
the Surviving Corporation, on a daily basis. Any interest and other income resulting from such
investments shall be paid to the Surviving Corporation. To the extent that there are losses with
respect to such investments, or the Exchange Fund diminishes for other reasons below the level
required to make prompt payments of the Merger Consideration as contemplated hereby, Purchaser and
/or the Surviving Corporation shall promptly replace or restore the portion of the Exchange Fund
lost through investments or other events so as to ensure that the Exchange Fund is, at all times,
maintained at a level sufficient to make such payments. In the event this Agreement is terminated,
the Exchange Fund, including any interest and other income earned thereon, shall be paid to
Purchaser.
3.6.7 The Surviving Corporation and the Exchange Agent shall be entitled to deduct and
withhold from the Merger Consideration otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement to any holder
of shares of Enpath Common Stock such amounts as the Surviving Corporation is required to deduct
and withhold with respect to the making of such payment under the Code, or any provision of state,
local or foreign tax law. To the extent that amounts
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are so deducted and withheld by the Surviving Corporation and the Exchange Agent and paid to
the applicable taxing authority when due, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes
of this Agreement as having been paid to the holder of the shares of Enpath Common Stock or Enpath
Stock Option in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made by the Surviving
Corporation.
3.6.8 If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an
affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and,
if required by the Surviving Corporation, the posting by such Person of a bond in such reasonable
amount as the Surviving Corporation may require as indemnity against any claim that may be made
against it with respect to such Certificate, the Exchange Agent will pay to such Person in exchange
for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to this
Agreement in respect of the shares of Enpath Common Stock represented by such Certificate (less any
withholding Taxes pursuant to Section 3.6.7).
3.7 WARRANT; STOCK PLANS; RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTS
Enpath’s Board of Directors (or, if appropriate, any committee thereof administering any of
Enpath’s stock option and equity incentive plans listed in Section 4.2 of the Disclosure
Schedule, each as amended (collectively, the “Stock Plans”)) shall adopt such
resolutions or take such other actions as may be required to effect the following:
3.7.1 Prior to the Effective Time, Enpath shall take all actions necessary to provide that, at
the Effective Time,
(A) the Warrant and each then outstanding option granted under any Stock Plan, or granted
other than pursuant to such Stock Plans (collectively, the “Options”), whether or not then
exercisable or vested, shall automatically accelerate so that each outstanding Option shall,
immediately prior to the Effective Time become fully vested and fully exercisable for all the
shares of Enpath Common Stock at the time subject to such Option and may be exercised by the holder
thereof for any and all of such shares as fully vested shares of Enpath Common Stock and to the
extent not exercised immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be cancelled in exchange for
the right to receive from the Surviving Corporation an amount in cash in respect thereof equal to
the product of (i) as applicable, the excess, if any, of the Merger Consideration over the per
share purchase price of the Warrant or the per share exercise price of such Option, multiplied by
(ii) the number of shares of Enpath Common Stock subject to the Warrant or such Option, and
(B) if any shares of Enpath Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
granted under any Stock Plan (“Restricted Stock Grant”) is unvested or subject to a repurchase
option or forfeiture in favor of Enpath, each then outstanding Restricted Stock Grant shall be
cancelled in exchange for the right to receive from the Surviving Corporation an amount in cash in
respect thereof equal to the Merger Consideration. All amounts payable pursuant to this Section
3.7.1 shall be subject to any required withholding of Taxes and shall be paid without interest.
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3.7.2 Except as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, Enpath shall (a)
cause the Stock Plans to terminate as of the Effective Time and cause the provisions in any other
plan, program or arrangement providing for the issuance or grant by Enpath of any interest in
respect of the capital stock of Enpath, including the Warrant, to terminate and have no further
force or effect as of the Effective Time, and (b) ensure that following the Effective Time no
holder of Options, the Warrant, Restricted Stock Grants or other awards or any participant in the
Stock Plans or anyone other than Purchaser shall hold or have any right to acquire any equity
securities of Enpath or the Surviving Corporation.
3.8 DISSENTING SHARES
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, shares of Enpath Common Stock
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and held by a holder who has not voted in favor
of the Merger and who has delivered a written demand for appraisal of such shares in accordance
with Section 302A.473 of the MBCA (the “Dissenting Shares”) shall not be converted into the
right to receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 3.5.1, unless and until such holder
fails to perfect or effectively withdraws or otherwise loses such holder’s right to appraisal and
payment under the MBCA. Such holder shall be entitled to receive payment of the appraised value of
such shares of Enpath Common Stock in accordance with the provisions of the MBCA, provided that
such holder complies with the provisions of Section 302A.473 of the MBCA. If, after the Effective
Time, any such holder fails to perfect or effectively withdraws or otherwise loses such holder’s
right to appraisal, such Dissenting Shares shall thereupon be treated as if they had been converted
as of the Effective Time into the right to receive the Merger Consideration, without interest
thereon. Enpath shall give Purchaser and Merger Sub prompt notice of any demands received by
Enpath for appraisal of shares of Enpath Common Stock, and, prior to the Effective Time, Purchaser
and Merger Sub shall have the right to participate in all negotiations and proceedings with respect
to such demands. Prior to the Effective Time, Enpath shall not, except with the prior written
consent of Purchaser, make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such
demands.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS TO OUTSTANDING EQUITY INTERESTS
If during the period between the date of this Agreement and the Effective Time, any change in
the outstanding shares of capital stock of Enpath shall occur by reason of any stock split
(including reverse stock split), or any stock dividend thereon with a record date during such
period, the Offer Price, the Merger Consideration and any other amounts payable pursuant to this
Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted.
3.10 THE CLOSING
The Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”),
subject to and in accordance with all of the terms and conditions contained therein, shall be
consummated at a closing to be held at 10:00 a.m. New York City time, as soon as practicable (and
in any event within two Business Days) following satisfaction of the conditions to consummation of
the Merger set forth in Article 7 hereof (the “Closing Date”). In connection with such
Closing, Merger Sub and Enpath shall execute Articles of Merger in the form required by and
executed in accordance with the MBCA and Articles of Merger in the form required by
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and executed in accordance with the MBCA, and shall cause to be delivered and filed, as soon
as practicable on the Closing Date, the Articles of Merger to the Minnesota Secretary of State in
accordance with the MBCA. The Merger shall be effective at the time and on the date (the
“Effective Time”) not later than two Business Days after the Closing Date, specified in
such Articles of Merger.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ENPATH
Except as set forth in the Enpath Disclosure Schedule, Enpath hereby represents and warrants
to Purchaser and Merger Sub as follows:
4.1 ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATION
Enpath is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the jurisdiction in which it is organized and has the requisite corporate power and authority
necessary to own, possess, license, operate or lease the properties that it purports to own,
possess, license, operate or lease and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
Enpath is duly qualified or licensed as a foreign corporation to do business, and is in good
standing, in each jurisdiction where its business or the character of its properties owned,
possessed, licensed, operated or leased, or the nature of its activities, makes such qualification
necessary, except for such failure which, when taken together with all other such failures, would
not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.
4.2 CAPITALIZATION
4.2.1 The authorized capital stock of Enpath consists of (i) 20,000,000 shares of Enpath
Common Stock, and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock. As of the date of this
Agreement: (a) 6,361,727 shares of Enpath Common Stock are issued and outstanding, of which 47,440
shares are Restricted Stock Grants under Enpath’s 1999 Incentive Plan; (b) no shares of preferred
stock are issued and outstanding; (c) 10,000 shares of Enpath Common Stock are subject to the
Warrant; (d) no shares of Enpath Common Stock are subject to issued and outstanding Options granted
under Enpath’s 1989 Incentive Plan; (e) 7,500 shares of Enpath Common Stock are subject to issued
and outstanding Options granted under Enpath’s 1991 Non-Qualified Plan; (f) 1,100,000 shares of
Enpath Common Stock are reserved for issuance under Enpath’s 1999 Incentive Plan, of which 628,150
shares of Enpath Common Stock are subject to issued and outstanding Options granted under Enpath’s
1999 Incentive Plan; and (g) 400,000 shares of Enpath Common Stock are reserved for issuance under
Enpath’s 1999 Non-Employee Director and Medical Advisory Board Plan, of which 148,500 are subject
to issued and outstanding Options granted under Enpath’s 1999 Non-Employee Director and Medical
Advisory Board Plan. Set forth on Section 4.2 of the Disclosure Schedule is a correct and
complete list of each Stock Plan, each Option, each Restricted Stock Grant, the Warrant, and each
other equity award, including the holder, date of grant, exercise price, if applicable, vesting
schedule and number of shares of Enpath Common Stock subject thereto. Other than the Warrant, all
Options or other grants were granted under the Stock Plans and not under any other plan, program or
agreement (other than any individual award agreements, forms of which have been made available to
Parent). The shares of Enpath Common Stock issuable pursuant to the
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Stock Plans and the Warrant have been duly reserved for issuance by Enpath, and upon any
issuance of such shares in accordance with the terms of the Stock Plans or Warrant, such shares
will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free and clear from any
preemptive or other similar rights. Since December 31, 2006, Enpath has not issued any shares of
its capital stock or Rights in respect thereof, except for 95,000 Stock Options and 16,695 shares
subject to Restricted Stock Grants under the 1999 Incentive Plan and 3,500 Stock Options under the
1999 Non-Employee Director and Medical Advisory Board Plan and except upon the conversion of the
securities or the exercise of the Options referred to above. The outstanding equity securities or
other securities of Enpath were issued in compliance in all material respects with the Securities
Act or any other applicable federal and state securities laws. All outstanding shares of Enpath
Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free and clear
from any preemptive or other similar rights.
4.2.2 Except as disclosed in Section 4.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are (a) no
other Rights, agreements, arrangements, restrictions, or commitments of any character obligating
Enpath to issue, sell, redeem, repurchase, acquire or exchange any shares of capital stock of or
other equity interests in Enpath or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any capital
stock or other equity interests, or any debt securities of Enpath or to provide funds to or make
any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) and (b) no bonds,
debentures, notes or other indebtedness having the right to vote (or convertible into, or
exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matters on which shareholders of
Enpath may vote (whether or not dependent on conversion or other trigger event). Except as
disclosed in Section 4.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no existing registration
covenants with respect to Enpath Common Stock or any other securities of Enpath.
4.2.3 Enpath is not a party to, nor does it hold shares of Enpath Common Stock or other equity
securities of Enpath bound by or subject to, any voting agreement, voting trust, proxy or similar
arrangement. To Enpath’s knowledge, no shareholder is a party to or holds shares of Enpath Common
Stock or other equity securities of Enpath bound by or subject to any voting agreement, voting
trust, proxy or similar arrangement.
4.3 NO SUBSIDIARIES
Enpath has no Subsidiaries and does not own, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more
of the outstanding capital stock or other voting securities of any corporation or other Person.
4.4 AUTHORITY
4.4.1 The execution, delivery and performance by Enpath of this Agreement and the consummation
by Enpath of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby (the “Contemplated
Transactions”) are within Enpath’s corporate authority and powers, and, except for obtaining
the Enpath Shareholder Approval (as defined below), if required, have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Enpath. The affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares of Enpath Common Stock in favor of the approval and adoption of
this Agreement and the Merger (the “Enpath Shareholder Approval”) is the only vote of the
holders of any of the Company’s capital stock necessary in connection with
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the consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Company enforceable against Enpath
in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium and other similar applicable Legal Requirements affecting creditors rights
generally and by general principles of equity.
4.5 NO CONFLICT; GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATION; REQUIRED FILINGS AND CONSENTS
4.5.1 Except as set forth in Section 4.5.1 of Enpath Disclosure Schedule, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of any of the Contemplated
Transactions do, or will, directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time or both),
(a) contravene, violate or conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Enpath, (b)
result in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or
both would become a default) under, or terminate or cancel or give to others any rights of
termination, acceleration or cancellation of (with or without notice or lapse of time or both), or
result in the creation of a lien, security interest, pledge, claim, charge or encumbrance of any
nature whatsoever (“Lien”), except for Permitted Liens, on any of the properties or assets
of Enpath pursuant to, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Material Contract except
for breaches, defaults or violations that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
4.5.2 The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Enpath does not, and the performance of
this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions by Enpath will not, require
any consent of or filing with or notification to, any Governmental Entity, except (a) for
applicable requirements of the Exchange Act, including the filing of the Proxy Statement (as
defined in Section 4.7.9), the Securities Act, State securities laws or “blue sky laws,” (b) the
pre-merger notification requirements of the HSR Act and the expiration or termination of any
applicable waiting period thereunder, (c) registration of the Offer pursuant to Section 80B.03 of
the Minnesota Statutes, and (d) the filing of the Articles of Merger under the MBCA, except where
such failure would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
4.6.1 To the knowledge of Enpath and except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the Disclosure
Schedule, Enpath has been, and is now being, operated in compliance with applicable Legal
Requirements for any instances of non-compliance which could not reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Enpath. This Section 4.6.1 does not
apply to environmental or pollution-related Legal Requirements or matters, it being the intent and
agreement of the Parties that such matters be exclusively the subject of Section 4.14.
4.6.2 Without limiting the provisions of Sections 4.5.2 above, Enpath has complied in all
material respects with all requirements pursuant to the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act,
regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and
all Legal Requirements administered or issued by any other Governmental Entity
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having regulatory authority over products developed, tested, manufactured, distributed or sold
by Enpath in the United States, including without limitation applicable FDA, premarket approval and
premarket notification requirements. All required notifications and applications have been filed
with the FDA and any other such Governmental Entity and have been cleared or approved, as
applicable, by the FDA and each such Governmental Entity, for any products tested, distributed or
sold by Enpath. Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the Disclosure Schedule, no
Governmental Entity having regulatory authority over Enpath’s products has issued any notice,
warning letter or other similar communication to Enpath stating that it is in violation of any
Legal Requirements. Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the Disclosure Schedule, none of
Enpath’s products have been recalled, whether voluntary or otherwise, or are or have been subject
to device removal or correction reporting requirements, and Enpath has not received notice, either
completed or pending or to Enpath’s knowledge, of any proceeding seeking a recall, removal, or
corrective action of any products. To Enpath’s knowledge, no employees or agents of Enpath have
made an untrue statement of material fact to any Governmental Entity with respect to any product
tested, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Enpath, or failed to disclose a material fact
required to be disclosed to any Governmental Entity. Except as set forth in Section 4.6 of the
Disclosure Schedule, there has been and is no pending or, to Enpath’s knowledge, threatened or
anticipated FDA or other Government Entity proceeding, investigation, review, or inquiry relating
to Enpath’s development, testing, manufacture distribution, or sale of its products.
4.7 SEC FILINGS; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4.7.1 Except as set forth in Section 4.7.1 of the Disclosure Schedule, Enpath has
timely filed or otherwise furnished all forms, reports, registration statements, schedules, all
certifications and statements required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Exchange Act and
Sections 302 and 906 of the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002 (“Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx”), and the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder, and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC
since January 1, 2004 (the “SEC Reports”).
To Enpath’s knowledge, except as disclosed in the SEC Reports or Section 4.7.1 of the
Disclosure Schedule, each director and officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange
Act) of Enpath has filed with the SEC on a timely basis all statements required by Section 16(a) of
the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder since the beginning of January 1, 2004.
As used in this Section 4.7.1, the term “file” or “filed” shall be broadly construed to include any
manner in which a document or information is furnished, transmitted or otherwise made available to
the SEC. Each of Enpath’s SEC Reports:
(i) complied in all material respects, as of its respective date of filing with the SEC, with
the requirements of the Securities Act, and the Exchange Act, as the case may be, and, to the
extent then applicable, Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx, including in each case, the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, and
(ii) did not at the time its were filed and on the date it was amended and supplemented, if
applicable, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
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material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
4.7.2 The financial statements contained in the SEC Reports complied as to form in all
material respects, as of their respective dates of filing with the SEC, with applicable accounting
requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP (except, in the case of unaudited financial statements, subject to
normal year-end adjustments consistent with GAAP), and fairly present, in all material respects,
the financial condition of Enpath as of the respective dates indicated and the statements of
operations, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity of Enpath for the periods that ended,
except in the case of unaudited quarterly financial statements that were or are subject to normal
year-end adjustments consistent with GAAP.
4.7.3 Except as set forth in Section 4.7.3 of the Disclosure Schedule, Enpath has no
liabilities or obligations of any nature whatsoever (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, known,
unknown or otherwise), except for (a) liabilities disclosed in the consolidated balance sheet of
Enpath dated December 31, 2006 (including the notes thereto) or in the SEC Reports filed prior to
the date of this Agreement; (b) transaction expenses and other liabilities incurred on behalf of
Enpath under this Agreement; (c) liabilities under any Material Contracts; (d) liabilities or
obligations incurred since December 31, 2006 in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (e)
liabilities not required by GAAP to be set forth or reserved on a consolidated balance sheet of
Enpath or in the notes thereto.
4.7.4 Enpath is not a party to any Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. As used herein,
“Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” means with respect to any Person, any securitization
transaction to which that Person or its Subsidiaries is a party and any other transaction,
agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with that Person is a
party, under which that Person or its Subsidiaries, whether or not a party to the arrangement, has,
or in the future may have, (a) any obligation under a direct or indirect guarantee or similar
arrangement; (b) a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated
entity or similar arrangement; (c) derivatives to the extent that the fair value thereof is not
fully reflected as a liability or asset in the financial statements included in Enpath’s Form 10-K
for the period ended December 31, 2006 (the “Financial Statements”); or (d) any obligation
or liability, including a contingent obligation or liability, to the extent that it is not fully
reflected in the Financial Statements.
4.7.5 Enpath is, and since January 1, 2004, has been, in compliance with (a) the applicable
listing and corporate governance rules and regulations of The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC and its
predecessors, and (b) the applicable provisions of Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx and the related rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder. Enpath has previously made available to Purchaser copies of
all certificates delivered by officers and employees of Enpath, including the Certifications
relating to Enpath’s 2006 Form 10-K. The Certifications complied with Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14
under the Exchange Act and Sections 302 and 906 of Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, and the statements contained in the Certifications were true and correct as
of the date of the filing thereof. The management of Enpath has implemented and maintains
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
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00x-00(x) xxx 00x-00(x) xx xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxx) designed to ensure (and such controls and
procedures are effective to ensure) that material information relating to Enpath is accumulated and
communicated to the management of Enpath, including its chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, as appropriate, by others within those entities to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
4.7.6 Enpath has implemented and maintains a system of internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) sufficient to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation
of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, including, without
limitation, that (a) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific
authorizations, (b) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability, (c) access to assets is
permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, and (d) the
recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and
appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
4.7.7 Since January 1, 2004, Enpath has not, nor, to the knowledge of Enpath, has any
director, officer, employee, auditor, accountant or representative of Enpath, received or has
otherwise had or obtained knowledge of any complaint, allegation, assertion or claim, whether
written or oral, regarding the accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or
methods of Enpath or their internal control over financial reporting, including any complaint,
allegation, assertion or claim that Enpath has engaged in questionable accounting or auditing
practices.
4.7.8 Each document to be filed by Enpath with the SEC or required to be distributed or
otherwise disseminated to Enpath’s shareholders in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement (the “Enpath Disclosure Documents”), including the Schedule 14D-9, the proxy
or information statement of Enpath (the “Proxy Statement”), if any, to be filed with the
SEC for use in connection with the solicitation of proxies from Enpath’s shareholders in connection
with the Merger and the Enpath Shareholder Meeting, and any amendment or supplements thereto, when
filed, distributed or disseminated, as applicable will comply as to form in all material respects
with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act. The representations and warranties contained
in this Section 4.7.8 will not apply to statements or omissions included in the Enpath Disclosure
Documents based upon information furnished to Enpath in writing by Purchaser or Merger Sub
specifically for use therein.
4.7.9 The Proxy Statement, as supplemented or amended, if applicable, at the time such Proxy
Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto is first mailed to shareholders of Enpath and at
the time such shareholders vote on adoption of this Agreement, and any Enpath Disclosure Document
(other than the Proxy Statement), at the time of the filing of such Disclosure Document or any
supplement or amendment thereto and at the time of any distribution or dissemination thereof, will
not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in
order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading. The representations and warranties contained in this Section 4.7.9 will not
apply to statements or omissions included in
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the Enpath Disclosure Documents based upon information furnished to the Enpath in writing by
Purchaser or Merger Sub specifically for use therein.
4.7.10 The information with respect to Enpath that Enpath furnishes to Purchaser in writing
specifically for use in the Schedule TO and the Offer Documents, at the time of filing of the
Schedule TO, at the time of any distribution or dissemination of the Offer Documents and at the
time of the consummation of the Offer, will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the
statements made therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.
4.8 ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.
From December 31, 2006 to the date hereof, except as set forth in Section 4.8 of the
Disclosure Schedule, Enpath has conducted its business in all material respects in the ordinary
course and consistent with past practice and there has not been:
4.8.1 Any material loss, damage or destruction to, or any material interruption in the use of,
any of the assets of Enpath (whether or not covered by insurance) that constitutes a Material
Adverse Effect;
4.8.2 Any declaration, accrual, set aside or payment of any dividend or any other distribution
in respect of any shares of capital stock of Enpath, or any repurchase, redemption or other
acquisition by Enpath of any shares of capital stock or other securities;
4.8.3 Any sale, issuance or grant, or authorization of the issuance of, (a) any capital stock
or other security of Enpath (except for Enpath Common Stock issued upon the valid exercise of
Options granted under any of the Stock Plans or upon exercise of the Warrant), (b) any Options,
warrants or Rights to acquire any capital stock or any other security of Enpath (except for Options
described in Section 4.2), or (iii) any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for any
capital stock or other security of Enpath;
4.8.4 Any amendment or waiver of any of the rights of Enpath under, or acceleration of vesting
under, (a) any provision of any of the Stock Plans, (b) any provision of any contract evidencing
any outstanding Options or the Warrant, or (c) any restricted stock purchase agreement;
4.8.5 Any amendment to any organizational document of Enpath, and any merger, consolidation,
share exchange, business combination, recapitalization, reclassification of shares, stock split,
reverse stock split or similar transaction involving Enpath;
4.8.6 Any creation of any Subsidiary of Enpath or acquisition by Enpath of any equity interest
or other interest in any other Person;
4.8.7 Any capital expenditure by Enpath which, when added to all other capital expenditures
made on behalf of Enpath since December 31, 2006, exceeds $250,000 in the aggregate;
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4.8.8 Any action by Enpath to (a) enter into, or suffer any of the assets owned or used by it
to become bound by, any Material Contract (as defined in Section 4.16), or (b) amend or terminate,
or waive any material right or remedy under, any Material Contract;
4.8.9 Any (a) acquisition, lease or license by Enpath of any material right or other material
asset from any other Person, (b) sale or other disposal or lease or license by Enpath of any
material right or other material asset to any other Person, or (c) waiver or relinquishment by
Enpath of any right, except for rights or other assets acquired, leased, licensed or disposed of in
the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices;
4.8.10 Any write-off as uncollectible, or establishment of any extraordinary reserve with
respect to, any account receivable or other indebtedness of the Enpath in excess of $250,000;
4.8.11 Any pledge of any assets of or sufferance of any of the assets of Enpath to become
subject to any Lien, except for Permitted Liens or pledges of immaterial assets made in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices;
4.8.12 Any (a) loan by Enpath to any Person, or (b) incurrence or guarantee by Enpath of any
indebtedness for borrowed money;
4.8.13 Any (a) adoption, establishment, entry into or amendment by Enpath of any Employee
Plans (as defined in Section 4.12.1 below), or (b) payment of any bonus or any profit sharing or
similar payment to, or material increase in the amount of the wages, salary, commissions, fringe
benefits or other compensation or remuneration payable to, any of the directors, officers or
employees of Enpath;
4.8.14 Any change of the methods of accounting or accounting practices, business or manner of
conducting business of Enpath;
4.8.15 Any material Tax election by Enpath;
4.8.16 Any commencement or settlement of any legal proceeding by Enpath; or
4.8.17 Any agreement or commitment to take any of the actions referred to in clauses 4.8.1
through 4.8.16 above, or any other event or development that has had, or would have individually or
in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
4.9 PROPERTIES
4.9.1 Except as set forth in Section 4.9 of the Disclosure Schedule, Enpath does not
currently own, nor has it ever owned, any real property.
4.9.2 Set forth in Section 4.9 of the Disclosure Schedule is a list of all Leased Real
Property. With respect thereto:
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(A) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect,
each of the leases relating to Leased Real Property creates a valid and subsisting leasehold
interest in favor of Enpath, is a valid, binding and subsisting obligation of Enpath and each other
party thereto, enforceable against Enpath and each other party thereto in accordance with its
terms;
(B) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect,
there are no disputes with respect to any Leased Real Property; and neither Enpath nor any other
party to each lease relating to the Leased Real Property is in breach or default under such lease,
and no event has occurred or failed to occur and no circumstance exists which, with the delivery of
notice, the passage of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default, or permit the
termination, modification or acceleration of rent under any such lease relating to the Leased Real
Property;
(C) Except as disclosed on Section 4.9 of the Disclosure Schedule or as would not,
individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, no consent by the landlord or any
other party under any lease relating to the Leased Real Property is required in connection with the
consummation of the transaction contemplated herein; and
(D) None of the Leased Real Property has been pledged or assigned by Enpath or is subject to
any Liens (other than pursuant to this Agreement or Permitted Liens).
4.9.3 Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect,
Enpath has good and marketable fee title to, or, in the case of leased assets, has good and valid
leasehold interests in, all of its tangible and intangible assets, used or held for use in, or
which are necessary to conduct, the business of Enpath as currently conducted, free and clear of
any Liens, except Permitted Liens.
4.10 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Except as set forth in Section 4.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no actions,
suits or proceedings instituted, pending or, to the knowledge of Enpath, threatened against Enpath
or against any asset, interest or right of Enpath. There are no actions, suits or proceedings
instituted, pending or, to the knowledge of Enpath, threatened which present a claim to restrain or
prohibit the transactions contemplated herein or to impose any material liability in connection
therewith. There are no actions, suits or proceedings instituted, pending or, to the knowledge of
Enpath, threatened against any present or, to Enpath’s knowledge, former director or officer of
Enpath, that would reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim for indemnification.
4.11 TAXES
Except as set forth in Section 4.11 of the Disclosure Schedule:
4.11.1 Enpath has duly and timely filed all Tax Returns required to be filed by it (taking
into account extensions), and all such Tax Returns were true, correct and complete in all material
respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
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4.11.2 Enpath has timely paid all material Taxes required to be paid by it (whether or not
shown due on any Tax Return);
4.11.3 Enpath has made adequate provision in the financial statements contained in SEC Reports
discussed in Section 4.7 for all unpaid Taxes of Enpath;
4.11.4 Enpath has complied with all applicable Legal Requirements relating to the payment and
withholding of Taxes and has, within the time and manner prescribed by such Legal Requirements,
withheld and paid over to the proper tax authorities all amounts required to be withheld and paid
over by it;
4.11.5 No pending or, to Enpath’s knowledge, threatened audit, proceeding, examination or
litigation or similar claim has been commenced or is presently pending with respect to any Taxes or
Tax Return of Enpath;
4.11.6 No written claim has been made by any tax authority in a jurisdiction where Enpath does
not file a Tax Return that Enpath is or may be subject to taxation in that jurisdiction;
4.11.7 No outstanding written agreements, consents or waivers to extend the statutory period
of limitations applicable to the assessment of any Taxes or deficiencies against Enpath, and no
power of attorney granted by Enpath with respect to any Taxes is currently in force;
4.11.8 Enpath is not a party to any agreement providing for the allocation or sharing of any
Taxes imposed on or with respect to any individual or other person, and Enpath (a) has not been a
member of an affiliated group (or similar state, local or foreign filing group) filing a
consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, or (b) has no liability for the Taxes of any person
under Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign
law), or as a transferee or successor;
4.11.9 The federal income Tax Returns of Enpath have been examined by and settled with the
Internal Revenue Service (or the applicable statutes of limitation have lapsed) for all years
through December 31, 2002. All assessments for Taxes due with respect to such completed and
settled examinations or any concluded litigation have been fully paid;
4.11.10 Enpath has not participated in a “reportable transaction” within the meaning of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4(b);
4.11.11 There are no Liens for Taxes upon the assets or properties of Enpath, except for Liens
which arise by operation of law with respect to current Taxes not yet due and payable;
4.11.12 Enpath has previously delivered or made available to Purchaser complete and accurate
copies of (a) all material Tax Returns of Enpath for the prior three tax years; (b) all audit
reports, letter rulings, technical advice memoranda and similar documents issued by any tax
authority relating to the United States federal, state, local or foreign Taxes due
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from or with respect to Enpath, and (c) any closing agreements entered into by Enpath with any
tax authority in each case existing on the date hereof;
4.11.13 Enpath is not, and has not been, a United States real property holding corporation (as
defined in Section 897(c)(2) of the Code) during the applicable period specified in Section
897(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Code;
4.11.14 Enpath has not been required to include in income any adjustment pursuant to Section
481 of the Code by reason of a voluntary change in accounting method initiated by Enpath, and the
IRS has not initiated or to Enpath’s knowledge proposed any such adjustment or change in accounting
method;
4.11.15 Enpath has not been a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” in a
distribution intended to qualify under Section 355 of the Code within the past five years;
4.11.16 Enpath has disclosed on all relevant Tax Returns any positions taken therein that
could give rise to a substantial understatement of Taxes within the meaning of Section 6662 of the
Code; and
4.11.17 For all fiscal years ending prior to the Effective Time, Enpath is not a party to any
agreement, contract, arrangement or plan that has resulted or could result in the payment of any
amount that will not be fully deductible as a result of Section 162(m) of the Code (or any
corresponding provision of state, local or foreign law).
4.12 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
4.12.1 Section 4.12.1 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all employee
benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended (“ERISA”)), whether or not subject to ERISA and all other employment,
compensation, consulting, bonus, stock option, restricted stock grant, stock purchase, other cash
or stock-based incentive, profit sharing, savings, retirement, disability, insurance, severance,
retention, change in control, deferred compensation and other compensatory plans, policies,
programs, agreements or arrangements sponsored, maintained, contributed to or required to be
contributed to by Enpath or any other entity, whether or not incorporated, that together with
Enpath would be deemed a “single employer” for purposes of Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001
of ERISA (an “ERISA Affiliate”) with or for the benefit of, or relating to, any current or
former employee, director or other independent contractor of, or consultant to, Enpath and with
respect to which Enpath or any Subsidiary has or may have any direct or indirect liability
(exclusive of base salary, base wages and any benefit, in each case, required solely under the laws
of any state) (together, the “Employee Plans”).
4.12.2 Enpath has made available to Purchaser true and complete copies of (a) all written
governing documents with respect to Employee Plans, together with all amendments thereto, (b) the
latest Internal Revenue Service determination letters obtained with respect to any Employee Plan
intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) or 501(a) of the Code, (c) the two most recent annual
actuarial valuation reports, if any, (d) the two most recently filed Forms 5500 together with all
related schedules, if any, (e) the “summary plan description”
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(as defined in ERISA), if any, and all modifications thereto communicated to employees, with
respect to any Employee Plans subject to ERISA, (f) any trust or other funding governing documents
for vehicles maintained as part of any Employee Plan, and (g) the two most recent annual and
periodic accountings of related plan assets required under any applicable law or governmental
regulation.
4.12.3 Neither Enpath nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents has, with
respect to any Employee Plan, engaged in or been a party to any “prohibited transaction” (as
defined in Section 4975 of the Code or Section 406 of ERISA), which could result in the imposition
of either a material penalty assessed pursuant to Section 502(i) of ERISA or a material tax imposed
by Section 4975 of the Code, in each case applicable directly or indirectly (through an
indemnification obligation or otherwise) Enpath or any Employee Plan.
4.12.4 All Employee Plans have been administered in accordance with their terms and in
compliance in all material respects with the requirements, including, but not limited to, ERISA and
the Code. Except as set forth in Section 4.12.4 of the Disclosure Schedule, no
compensation paid or required to be paid under any Employee Plan is or will be subject to
additional tax under Section 409A(1)(B) of the Code. All equity compensation awards issued by
Enpath have been made, accounted for, reported and disclosed in accordance with all applicable
Legal Requirements, accounting rules and stock exchange requirements.
4.12.5 There are no pending or, to the knowledge of Enpath, threatened claims, arbitrations,
regulatory or other proceedings (other than routine claims for benefits), relating to any of the
Employee Plans, or the assets of any trust for any Employee Plan.
4.12.6 Each Employee Plan intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code, and the trusts
created thereunder intended to be exempt from tax under the provisions of Section 501(a) of the
Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter from the Internal Revenue Service
which is currently in effect. To the knowledge of Enpath, nothing has occurred since the date of
the determination letter that would adversely affect the qualification or tax exempt status of such
Plan and its related trust, other than with respect to written amendments to governing documents,
the date for adopting such amendment will not have expired as of the Effective Time.
4.12.7 All contributions or payments required to be made or accrued before the Effective Time
under the terms of any Employee Plan will have been made or accrued by the Effective Time.
4.12.8 Neither Enpath nor any of its ERISA Affiliates contributes, nor within the six-year
period ending on the date hereof has any of them contributed or been obligated to contribute, to
any plan, program or agreement which is a “multiemployer plan” (as defined in Section 3(37) of
ERISA) or which is subject to Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 or Title IV of ERISA.
4.12.9 No Employee Plan provides medical, surgical, hospitalization, death or similar benefits
(whether or not insured) for current or former employees, directors, consultants or other personnel
of Enpath for periods extending beyond their retirement or other termination
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of service, other than group health plan continuation coverage mandated by applicable Legal
Requirements.
4.12.10 Except as set forth in any governing documents or as required by Applicable Law, no
condition exists that would prevent Enpath from amending or terminating any Employee Plan providing
health or medical benefits in respect of any active employee of Enpath.
4.12.11 Except as set forth in Section 4.12.11 of the Disclosure Schedule, or as
otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions will not,
either alone or in combination with any other event, (i) entitle any current or former employee,
director or officer of Enpath to severance pay or any other payment or benefit, (ii) accelerate the
time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of compensation due any such employee, director
or officer or (iii) require Enpath to place in trust or otherwise set aside any amounts in respect
of severance pay or any other payment or benefit.
4.12.12 There are no agreements between Enpath and any director, officer or employee pursuant
to which Enpath would be required to make a “parachute payment” (within the meaning of Section
280G(b)(2) of the Code) as a result of the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions (whether
alone or in combination with a termination of employment or other event), the payment of which
would be nondeductible by Enpath as a result of Section 280G of the Code.
4.12.13 On or prior to the date hereof, the Compensation Committee of Enpath’s Board of
Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) has (a) approved each Employee Plan pursuant to
which consideration is payable to any officer, director or employee (each, an “Enpath
Compensation Arrangement”) as an “employment compensation, severance or other employee benefit
arrangement” within the meaning of Rule 14d-10(d)(2) under the Exchange Act (an “Employment
Compensation Arrangement”), and (b) taken all other action necessary to satisfy the
requirements of the non-exclusive safe harbor with respect to such Enpath Compensation Arrangements
in accordance to Rule 14d-10(d)(2) under the Exchange Act (the approvals and actions referred to in
clauses (a) and (b) above, the “Enpath Compensation Approvals”). Enpath’s Board of
Directors has determined that each of the members of the Compensation Committee are, and the
members of the Compensation Committee are, “independent directors” as defined in The Nasdaq
Marketplace Rules.
4.13 PERMITS
The permits, licenses, approvals, certifications and authorizations from any Governmental
Entity (collectively, “Permits”) held by Enpath and set forth in Section 4.13 of the
Disclosure Schedule are in full force and effect and sufficient for all business presently
conducted by Enpath, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse
Effect. The Permits currently held by Enpath constitute all of the Permits that Enpath is required
to own, hold and possess and that are necessary to conduct the business presently conducted by
Enpath, except where the failure to hold would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect. Except as set forth in Section 4.13 of the Disclosure Schedule or as would
not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, none of the Permits
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will lapse, terminate or otherwise cease to be valid as a result of the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby.
4.14 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect:
4.14.1 Except as set forth in Section 4.14.1 of the Disclosure Schedule: (a) to the
knowledge of Enpath, Enpath is, and for the past five years has been, in compliance with all
applicable Environmental Laws; and (b) Enpath has not received any written communication, whether
from a Governmental Entity, citizens group, employee or otherwise, alleging that Enpath is not in
such compliance, and, to the knowledge of Enpath, there are no past or present actions, activities,
circumstances, conditions, events or incidents that are reasonably likely to prevent or interfere
with such compliance in the future.
4.14.2 There is no Environmental Claim pending or, to the knowledge of Enpath, threatened,
against Enpath or against any Person whose liability for any Environmental Claim Enpath has or may
have retained or assumed either contractually or by operation of law.
4.14.3 Except as set forth in Section 4.14.3 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no
past or present actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents, including,
without limitation, the Release or presence of any Hazardous Material which could form the basis of
any Environmental Claim against Enpath, or to the knowledge of Enpath, against any Person whose
liability for any Environmental Claim Enpath has or may have retained or assumed either
contractually or by operation of law.
4.14.4 Enpath has made available to Purchaser true, complete and correct copies and results of
any reports, studies, analyses, tests or monitoring possessed by Enpath pertaining to Hazardous
Materials in, on, beneath or adjacent to any property currently or formerly owned, operated,
occupied or leased by Enpath, or regarding Enpath’s compliance with applicable Environmental Laws.
4.15 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.15.1 To the knowledge of Enpath, (a) all Trademark registrations, Trademark applications,
and any other material Trademarks (including domain names) owned by or licensed to Enpath are
identified in Section 4.15 of the Disclosure Schedule, and except as set forth in
Section 4.15 of the Disclosure Schedule, such Trademarks are valid and enforceable and have
not been abandoned; (b) all Copyright registrations, Copyright applications, and any other material
Copyrights owned by or licensed to Enpath are identified in Section 4.15 of the Disclosure
Schedule, and such Copyrights are valid and enforceable; and (c) all issued Patents owned by or
licensed to Enpath and pending applications for Patents are identified in Section 4.15 of the
Disclosure Schedule.
4.15.2 Except as disclosed in Section 4.15 of the Disclosure Schedule:
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(A) To the knowledge of Enpath, Enpath is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and
interest in or has valid and enforceable rights to use, by license or other agreements, all of the
Intellectual Property Rights that are currently used in the conduct of the business of Enpath;
(B) No Proceeding has commenced, been brought or heard by or before any Governmental Entity or
arbitrator or is pending or, to Enpath’s knowledge, is or has been threatened in written or oral
communication by any third Person with respect to any Intellectual Property Rights owned or used by
Enpath in connection with its business as currently conducted, including any claim or suit that
alleges that any such conduct or Intellectual Property Right infringes, impairs, misappropriates,
dilutes or otherwise violates the rights of others, and Enpath is not the subject of any
outstanding injunction, judgment, order, decree, ruling, charge, settlement, or other dispute
involving any third Person’s Intellectual Property Rights;
(C) Enpath has not threatened or initiated any claim or action or Proceeding against any third
Person with respect to any Intellectual Property Rights;
(D) To the knowledge of Enpath, the conduct of the business of Enpath does not conflict with
or infringe any Intellectual Property Rights of any third Person;
(E) To the knowledge of Enpath, there is no unauthorized use, unauthorized disclosure,
infringement, misappropriation or other violation by another Person of any Intellectual Property
owned by Enpath;
(F) Enpath has secured, or is in the process of securing based on the timing of the current
pending IP applications, valid written assignments from all Persons (including, without limitation,
consultants and employees) who contributed to the creation or development of Intellectual Property
Rights created or developed for use by Enpath that Enpath does not already own by operation of law;
and
(G) Enpath has taken commercially reasonable steps to protect and preserve the confidentiality
and integrity of all trade secrets, know-how, source codes, databases, confidential and proprietary
information, and similar Intellectual Property Rights owned or used in the conduct of the business
of Enpath and all use, disclosure or appropriation thereof by or to any third Person has been
pursuant to the terms of a written agreement between such third Person and Enpath.
4.16 MATERIAL CONTRACTS
4.16.1 Section 4.16 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all Material
Contracts. “Material Contracts” means all written or oral agreements or arrangements to
which Enpath is a party to or bound by and that constitute:
(A) Any “material contract” (as defined in Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K of the SEC);
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(B) Any contract or agreement for the purchase of materials or personal property from any
supplier or for the furnishing of services to Enpath that involves future aggregate annual payments
by Enpath of $25,000 or more;
(C) Any contract or agreement for the sale, license or lease (as lessor) by Enpath of
services, materials, products, supplies or other assets, owned or leased by Enpath;
(D) Any non-competition agreement, profit-sharing agreement or any other agreement or
obligation which purports to restrict the conduct of any business by Enpath, or the ability of
Enpath to operate in any geographic area;
(E) Any contract or plan, including any employment, compensation, non-competition,
non-solicitation, incentive, retirement, loan or severance arrangements, with any current or former
shareholder, director, officer or employee of Enpath;
(F) Any agreement, joint venture, product development, research and development or limited
partnership agreements or arrangements involving a sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities
by Enpath with any other Person;
(G) Mortgages, indentures, loan or credit agreements, security agreements and other agreements
and instruments relating to the borrowing or guarantee of money or extension of credit in any case
in excess of $25,000;
(H) Any standby letter of credit, performance or payment bond, guarantee arrangement or surety
bond of any nature involving amounts in excess of $25,000;
(I) Other contracts not in the ordinary course of business involving annual payments made to
or by Enpath in excess of $25,000;
(J) Any contract for the sale of any of the assets of Enpath (whether by merger, sale of
stock, sale of assets or otherwise) or for the grant to any Person of any preferential rights to
purchase any of its assets (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise), in each
case, for consideration in excess of $25,000 individually, or $50,000 in the aggregate;
(K) Any contract relating to the ownership, management or control of any Person in which
Enpath owns any equity interest;
(L) Any contract pursuant to which the Contemplated Transactions would amend or modify such
contract, or would trigger the payment of revenues or fees to the counterparty of such contract;
(M) Any contract (i) relating to the acquisition, issuance, voting, registration, sale or
transfer of any securities, (ii) providing any Person with any preemptive right, right of
participation, right of maintenance or any similar right with respect to any securities, or (iii)
providing Enpath with any right of first refusal with respect to, or right to repurchase or redeem,
any securities, except for contracts evidencing Enpath Options;
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(N) Any contract imposing any confidentiality obligation on Enpath or containing “standstill”
or similar provisions (i) to which any Governmental Entity is a party or under which any
Governmental Entity has a right or obligation, or (ii) directly or indirectly benefiting any
Governmental Entity (including any subcontract or other contract between Enpath and any contractor
or subcontractor to any Governmental Entity);
(O) Requiring that Enpath give any notice or provide any information to any Person prior to
considering or upon accepting any Acquisition Proposal or similar proposal, or prior to entering
into any discussions, agreement, arrangement or understanding relating to any Acquisition Proposal
or similar transaction;
(P) Any contract, agreement or arrangement to allocate, share or otherwise indemnify for
Taxes; or
(Q) Any contract, agreement, license or arrangement (i) granting or obtaining any right to use
any Intellectual Property Rights (other than contracts, agreements, licenses or arrangements
granting rights to use readily available commercial Software having an acquisition price of less
than $25,000 per contract, agreements, license or arrangement); (ii) restricting Enpath’s right, or
permitting third Persons to use, any material Intellectual Property Rights; or (iii) setting forth
the terms of co-existence pertaining to any Intellectual Property Rights.
4.16.2 Except as set forth on Schedule 4.16 of the Disclosure Schedule, (a) each
Material Contract is legal, valid and binding on Enpath and, to the knowledge of Enpath, each other
party thereto, and is in full force and effect, except for such failures to be valid and binding or
to be in full force and effect would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse
Effect; (b) Enpath and, to the knowledge of Enpath, each other party thereto, has performed all
material obligations required to be performed by it to date under each Material Contract, except
where such failure to perform would not result in a Material Adverse Effect; and (c) neither Enpath
nor, to the knowledge of Enpath, has any other party thereto, violated or defaulted in any material
respect or terminated, nor has Enpath or, to the knowledge of Enpath, any other party thereto,
given or received notice of, any material violation or default or any termination under or
non-renewal of (nor, to the knowledge of Enpath, does there exist any condition which with the
passage of time or the giving of notice or both would result in such a violation, default,
termination or non-renewal under) any Material Contract, except where such violation or default
would not individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. Enpath has provided,
or made available, to Purchaser true and correct copies of each Material Contract.
4.17 INSURANCE
Section 4.17 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of each insurance policy
carried and owned by Enpath (including self-insurance). All such policies are in full force and
effect, all premiums due thereon have been paid, Enpath is not in default under any policy which is
material to Enpath’s operations. Enpath has not been advised of any defense to coverage in
connection with any claim to coverage asserted or noticed by Enpath under or in connection with any
of their extant insurance policies. Enpath has not received any written notice from or on behalf
of any insurance carrier issuing policies or binders relating to or covering Enpath that
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there will be a cancellation or non-renewal of existing policies or binders, or that
alteration of any equipment or any improvements to real estate occupied by or leased to or by
Enpath, purchase of additional equipment or material modification of any of the methods of doing
business, will be required. Such insurance policies provide coverage on such terms and of such
kinds and amounts as is reasonably for businesses of the type conducted by Enpath.
4.18 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; LABOR DISPUTES; COMPLIANCE
Enpath is not now, nor has it been, a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other
labor contract and (a) Enpath has not received notice of any unionization or organizational
activity taking place by the employees of Enpath; and (b) to the knowledge of Enpath there is not
threatened any strike, slowdown, picketing, work stoppage, work slowdown or employee grievance
process involving Enpath. Enpath has not received a petition for an election of or for
certification of a collective bargaining agent; is not engaged in a grievance proceeding; and has
not received an unfair labor practice charge or engaged in any arbitration proceeding. There is no
lockout of any employees by Enpath, and no such action is contemplated by Enpath. Enpath has not
received a charge of discrimination or any claim in writing threatening to file a change against
Enpath with the EEOC or similar Governmental Entity; nor the knowledge of Enpath is there any basis
for a claim against Enpath under federal and state laws respecting employment that could reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Enpath for actual or alleged gender, race,
disability, national origin or age discrimination, child labor, equal pay, the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970, as amended, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, the
Immigration and Nationality Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 and
federal and state laws regarding wages and hours.
4.19 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Except for compensation and benefits received in the ordinary course of business as an
employee or director of Enpath, no director, officer or other Affiliate of Enpath or any entity in
which, to the knowledge of Enpath, any such director, officer or other Affiliate owns any
beneficial interest (other than a beneficial interest in a publicly held corporation whose stock is
traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market and less than 5% of the
stock of which is beneficially owned by any such Persons) is currently a party to or has any
interest in (i) any partnership, joint venture, contract, arrangement or understanding with, or
relating to, the business or operations of Enpath, (ii) any loan, arrangement, understanding,
agreement or contract for or relating to indebtedness of Enpath or (iii) any property (real,
personal or mixed), tangible or intangible, used or currently intended to be used in the business
or operations of Enpath.
4.20 PRODUCT WARRANTIES
Purchaser has been provided copies of the forms of product warranty relating to the three
primary product lines currently produced or sold by Enpath. In addition:
4.20.1 Section 4.20.1 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list
of (a) all products designed, manufactured, marketed or sold by Enpath that have been recalled or
withdrawn (whether voluntarily or otherwise) at any time during the past five years
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(for purposes of this Section 4.20.1, a product shall have been recalled or withdrawn if all
or a substantial number of products in a product line were recalled or withdrawn) and (b)
Proceedings (or to the knowledge of Enpath, any investigation) by any Governmental Entity (whether
completed or pending) at any time during the past five years seeking the recall, withdrawal,
suspension or seizure of any product sold by Enpath.
4.20.2 Enpath has received no notice of claims for Product Liability under contractual
requirements or warranties, express or implied, applicable to products sold by Enpath, except for
ordinary course warranty claims that are addressed by replacement of the product.
4.21 INVENTORY
Except as set forth in Section 4.21 of the Disclosure Schedule, (a) the Inventory is
in the physical possession of Enpath, and (b) none of the Inventory is held on consignment by
others. The Inventory has been determined and valued on a first-in first-out basis (but not in
excess of net realizable value), in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the
Financial Statements. The Inventory was acquired or produced by Enpath in the ordinary course of
business. Except as reflected in the reserve for obsolete inventory reflected in the Financial
Statements, the Inventory is good and merchantable and is of a quality and quantity presently
useable and salable by Enpath in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
4.22 EMPLOYEES
4.22.1 Section 4.22 of the Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and accurate list
of the following information for each employee of Enpath whose compensation in 2006 exceeded
$50,000.00 (US), including each employee on leave of absence or layoff status: employer, name, job
title, current compensation paid or payable and any change in compensation since December 31, 2006,
vacation accrued and service credited for purposes of vesting and eligibility to participate under
any Employee Plan.
4.22.2 To Enpath’s knowledge, no director, officer or other executive level employee of Enpath
intends to terminate his or her employment with such company as a result of the Merger.
4.23 BROKERS AND FINDERS
Except for Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx LLC, neither Enpath nor any of its shareholders,
respective officers, directors or employees, has employed any broker, finder or financial advisor
or incurred any liability for any fees or commissions in connection with the transactions
contemplated herein.
4.24 [Intentionally left blank]
4.25 OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR
The Board of Directors has received the written opinion (or oral opinion to be confirmed in writing) of Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxx LLC, dated April 27, 2007, to the effect that, as of such
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date, the consideration paid to or to be received by holders of Enpath Common Stock in the
Offer and the Merger is fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. A copy of that
opinion has been made available to Purchaser solely for informational purposes.
4.26 ANTITAKEOVER STATUTES
No further action is required by Enpath’s Board of Directors or the shareholders of Enpath to
render inapplicable to this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions the restrictions on (i)
“control share acquisition” (as defined in Section 302A.011 of the MBCA) set forth in Section
302A.671 of the MBCA, and (ii) “business combinations” with an “interested shareholder” (each as
defined in Section 302A.011 of the MBCA) set forth in Section 302A.673 of the MBCA, and,
accordingly, neither Section nor any other antitakeover or similar applicable law applies or
purports to apply to any such transactions, other than Section 302A.675 of the MBCA and Chapter 80B
of the Minnesota Statutes. Except as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, no other
“control share acquisition,” “fair price,” “moratorium” or other antitakeover laws under U.S. state
or federal laws apply to this Agreement or any of the Contemplated Transactions.
4.27 NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS
Enpath does not make, and has not made, any representations or warranties relating to it or
the business of Enpath or otherwise in connection with the Contemplated Transactions other than
those expressly set forth in this Agreement that are made by Enpath. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Enpath has not made, and shall not be deemed to have made, any
representations and warranties in any presentation of the business of Enpath in connection with the
Contemplated Transactions and, accordingly, no statement made in any such presentation shall be
deemed a representation or warranty hereunder or otherwise. It is understood that any cost
estimates, projections or other predictions, any data, any financial information or any memoranda
or offering materials or presentations are not, and shall not be deemed to be or to include,
representations or warranties of Enpath. No person has been authorized by Enpath to make any
representation or warranty relating to Enpath, the business of Enpath or otherwise in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby and, if made, such representation or warranty not be
relied upon as having been authorized by Enpath.
ARTICLE 5
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
PURCHASER AND MERGER SUB
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
PURCHASER AND MERGER SUB
Purchaser and Merger Sub, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant to Enpath as
follows:
5.1 ORGANIZATION
Each of Purchaser and Merger Sub is a corporation, duly organized or formed, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized or formed and has
the requisite corporate power and authority to own, operate or lease the properties that it
purports to own, operate or lease and to carry on its business in all material respects as it is
now being conducted.
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5.2 AUTHORITY
Each of Purchaser and Merger Sub has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute
and deliver into this Agreement, to perform their respective obligations hereunder and to
consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub and the consummation
by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of each of Purchaser and Merger Sub and no
other vote or approval or corporate proceeding is necessary for the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by either Purchaser and Merger Sub, the performance by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub
of their respective obligations hereunder and the consummation by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub
of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
each of Purchaser and Merger Sub and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by
Enpath, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Purchaser and Merger Sub,
enforceable against each of Purchaser and Merger Sub in accordance with their terms, except that
(i) such enforcement may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or other similar laws, now or hereafter in effect, relating to creditors’ rights
generally and (ii) equitable remedies of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of
equitable relief may be subject to equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before
which any proceeding therefor may be brought.
5.3 NO CONFLICT; REQUIRED FILINGS AND CONSENTS
5.3.1 The execution and delivery of this Agreement by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub do not,
and the performance of this Agreement by each of Purchaser and Merger Sub and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not, (a) subject to the requirements, filings, consents
and approvals referred to in Section 5.3.2 conflict with or violate any Legal Requirement,
regulation, court order, judgment or decree applicable to Purchaser and Merger Sub or by which any
of their respective properties are bound or subject, (b) violate or conflict with the
organizational documents of Purchaser and Merger Sub, or (c) subject to the requirements, filings,
consents and approvals referred to in Section 5.3.2, result in any breach of or constitute a
default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or
give to others any rights of termination or cancellation of, or result in the creation of a Lien on
any of the property or assets of Purchaser and Merger Sub pursuant to, any contract, agreement,
indenture, lease or other instrument of any kind, permit, license or franchise to which Purchaser
and Merger Sub is a party or by which either Purchaser and Merger Sub or any of their respective
properties are bound or subject, except, in the case of clause (c), for such breaches, defaults,
rights or Liens which would not materially impair the ability of Purchaser and Merger Sub to timely
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.3.2 Except for applicable requirements, if any, of the Exchange Act, the Securities Act, the
pre-merger notification requirements of the HSR Act and the filing of the Articles of Merger under
the DGCL and the MBCA, neither Purchaser and Merger Sub is required to submit any notice, report or
other filing with any Governmental Entity in connection with the execution, delivery or performance
of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for such of
the foregoing, including under applicable
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Legal Requirements, as are required by reason of the legal or regulatory status or the
activities of Enpath or by reason of facts specifically pertaining to it. No waiver, consent,
approval or authorization of any Governmental Entity is required to be obtained or made by
Purchaser and Merger Sub in connection with their execution, delivery or performance of this
Agreement, except for such of the foregoing as are required by reason of the legal or regulatory
status or the activities of Enpath or its Subsidiaries or by reason of facts specifically
pertaining to any of them.
5.4 FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Purchaser and Merger Sub have or will have available on the Closing Date sufficient funds to
enable them to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.5 DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS
5.5.1 The information with respect to Purchaser and any of its Subsidiaries that Purchaser
furnishes to Enpath in writing specifically for use in any Enpath Disclosure Document will not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (a) in the case of the Proxy Statement, as
supplement or amended, if applicable, at the time such Proxy Statement or any amendment or
supplement thereto is first mailed to shareholders of Enpath and at the time such shareholders vote
on the adoption of this Agreement, and (b) in the case of any Enpath Disclosure Document other than
the Proxy Statement, at the filing of such Enpath Disclosure Document or any supplement or
amendment thereto and at the time of any distribution or dissemination thereof and at the
consummation of the Offer.
5.5.2 The Schedule TO, when filed, and the Offer Documents, when distributed or disseminated,
will comply as to form and substance in all material respects with the applicable requirements of
the Exchange Act and, at the time of such filing, at the time of such distribution or dissemination
and at the time of the consummation of the Offer, will not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in
the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided that this
representation and warranty will not apply to statements or omissions included in the Schedule TO
and the Offer Documents based upon information furnished to Purchaser or Merger Sub in writing by
Enpath specifically for use therein.
5.6 Litigation. There are no suits, actions or proceedings pending or, to the
Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened against Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries, including Merger
Sub, that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Purchaser’s or Merger
Sub’s ability to consummate to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.7 Brokers. Except for Banc of America Securities, whose fees will be borne by
Purchaser, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other
fee or commission in connection with this Agreement, the Offer, the Merger or the other
transactions contemplated by this Agreement based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of
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Purchaser or Merger Sub or any of their respective directors, officers or employees, for which
Enpath may become liable.
5.8 Interim Operations of Merger Sub. Merger Sub was formed solely for the purpose of
engaging in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and Merger Sub has engaged in no
business other than in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.9 Ownership of Shares. During the period three (3) years prior to the date hereof
(other than by reason of the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby), neither Purchaser nor any of its
Affiliates, including Merger Sub, was an “interested shareholder” of the Company as such term is
defined in Section 302A.011, Subd. 49 of the MBCA.
5.10 Compliance. Neither Purchaser nor Merger Sub, nor any of their respective
Affiliates, is: (a) a direct competitor of the party listed on Section 5.10 of the Disclosure
Schedule, (b) under an investigation which has been made public or sanctioned (within a twelve
(12) month period prior to the date of this Agreement) by the Securities and Exchange Commission or
United States Department of Justice; or (c) subject to Title 11 proceedings of the United States
Code.
ARTICLE 6
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
6.1 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY ENPATH PENDING THE MERGER
Enpath covenants and agrees that, between the date of this Agreement and the Effective Time,
except as contemplated by this Agreement or as required by any Legal Requirement, or unless
Purchaser shall otherwise consent in writing, the businesses of Enpath shall be conducted only in,
and Enpath shall not take any action except in, the ordinary course of business and in a manner
consistent with past practice. Enpath further covenants and agrees that it will:
(a) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve substantially intact the business
organization of Enpath,
(b) use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep available the services of the present
officers, employees and consultants of Enpath (which efforts may include, following the prior
approval of both Purchaser and Enpath’s Compensation Committee, the issuance of stay bonuses or
arrangements), and to preserve the present relationships of Enpath with customers, clients,
suppliers and other Persons with which Enpath has significant business relations,
(c) pay all applicable Taxes when due and payable (other than those Taxes the payment of which
Enpath challenges in good faith in appropriate proceedings),
(d) operate the business of Enpath in compliance in all material respects with all Legal
Requirements, and
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(e) maintain in full force and effect all Permits necessary for the conduct of the business of
Enpath as it is currently conducted.
Without limiting the foregoing, except as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Disclosure
Schedule, Enpath shall not, without the prior written consent of Purchaser:
6.1.1 Amend or propose to amend (a) its Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws or (b) any term
of any outstanding security issued by Enpath or effect or become a party to any merger,
consolidation, share exchange, business combination, recapitalization or similar transaction;
6.1.2
(A) Declare, set aside or pay any dividend or other distribution payable in cash, stock or
property with respect to its capital stock or other equity or voting interests,
(B) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of its capital stock or
other equity or voting interests,
(C) issue, sell, pledge, dispose of or encumber any (i) shares of its capital stock or other
equity or voting interests, (ii) securities convertible into or exchangeable for, or Rights of any
kind to acquire or receive, any shares of its capital stock, interests, securities or any stock
appreciation rights, phantom stock awards or other rights that are linked in any way to the price
of Enpath Common Stock, or (iii) other securities of Enpath, other than shares of Enpath Common
Stock issued upon the exercise of Options outstanding on the date hereof in accordance with the
Stock Plans as in effect on the date hereof or upon the exercise of the Warrant, or
(D) split, combine or reclassify any of its outstanding capital stock or issue or authorize or
propose the issuance of any of other securities in respect of, in lieu of or in substitution for,
shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests;
6.1.3 Acquire or agree to acquire (a) by merging or consolidating with, or by purchasing a
substantial portion of the equity interests of, or by any other manner, any business or any
corporation, partnership, joint venture, association or other business organization or division
thereof, or (b) any assets, including real estate, except, with respect to clause (b) above,
purchases of equipment and supplies in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice in an amount not to exceed $100,000;
6.1.4 Amend, enter into, alter, modify or terminate any Material Contract, or waive, release
or assign any material rights or claims thereunder;
6.1.5 Enter into, amend or otherwise alter any lease or sublease of real property (other than
a sublease of Enpath’s former Bloomington, or change, terminate or fail to exercise any right to
renew any lease or sublease of real property;
6.1.6 Transfer, lease, license, sell, mortgage, pledge, dispose of, encumber or subject to any
Lien any property or assets, or cease to operate any assets, other than sales of excess or obsolete
assets in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
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6.1.7 Except as required to comply with applicable Legal Requirements and except for salary
increases or bonuses described in Section 6.1 of the Disclosure Schedules, (a) adopt, enter
into, terminate, amend, or increase the amount or accelerate the payment or vesting of any benefit
or award or amount payable under, any Employee Plan or other arrangement for the current or future
benefit or welfare of any current or former director, officer or employee, other than to the extent
necessary to avoid adverse tax consequences under Section 409A of the Code and the proposed
regulations and guidance thereunder, (b) increase or enhance in any manner the compensation or
fringe benefits of, or pay any bonus to, any director, officer or employee, (c) pay any benefit not
provided for under any Employee Plan as in effect on the date hereof, (d) grant any awards under
any bonus, incentive, performance or other compensation plan or arrangement or Employee Plan (other
than any stay or retention bonus deemed reasonable and approved in advance by both Purchaser and
Enpath’s Compensation Committee); (e) grant or award to any director, officer or employee stock
options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, stock based or stock related awards,
performance units, units of phantom stock or restricted stock, or any removal of existing
restrictions in any Employee Plan or agreements or awards made thereunder; or (f) take any action
to fund or in any other way secure the payment of compensation or benefits under any Employee Plan,
agreement, contract or arrangement or Employee Plan;
6.1.8 Except for borrowing under the Enpath Credit Agreement in the ordinary course of
business, consistent with past practice, (a) repurchase, prepay, incur or assume any material
indebtedness, (b) modify any material indebtedness or other liability in a manner that adversely
affects Enpath, (c) assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible (whether
directly, contingently or otherwise) for the obligations of any other Person, or (d) make any
loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments in, any other Person (other than
customary travel advances to employees in compliance with applicable Legal Requirements and in
accordance with past practice in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in the aggregate);
6.1.9 Incur any aggregate capital expenditures, or any obligations or liabilities in
connection therewith in an amount in excess of $100,000;
6.1.10 Change any accounting policies, methods, periods or procedures (including procedures
with respect to reserves, revenue recognition, payments of accounts payable and collection of
accounts receivable) used by it unless required by applicable Legal Requirements or GAAP;
6.1.11 Make any material Tax election or material change in any Tax election, consent to an
extension of the statute of limitations for any open Tax period, amend any Tax Returns or enter
into any settlement or compromise of any Tax liability of Enpath in an amount in excess of $25,000;
6.1.12 (a) Pay, discharge, satisfy, settle or compromise (including by judgment or consent
decree) any claim, litigation or any legal proceeding (including claims, litigation and legal
proceedings of shareholders and any shareholder litigation relating to this Agreement, the Merger
or any other of the Contemplated Transactions or otherwise), except for any settlement or
compromise involving less than $25,000, but subject to an aggregate maximum
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of $50,000, including all fees, costs and expenses associated therewith but excluding from
such amounts any contribution from any insurance company or other parties to the litigation; (b)
waive, release, grant or transfer any right of material value other than in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice; or (c) commence any material legal proceeding;
6.1.13 Enter into any material agreement or arrangement with any of its officers, directors,
employees or any affiliate other than any stay agreements deemed reasonable and approved in advance
by both Purchaser and Enpath’s Compensation Committee;
6.1.14 Except as required by applicable Legal Requirements, adopt or enter into any collective
bargaining agreement or other labor union contract applicable to the employees of Enpath;
6.1.15 Knowingly take any action (or omit to take any action) if such action (or omission)
would, or would be reasonably likely to result in (a) any representation and warranty of Enpath set
forth in this Agreement that is qualified by materiality becoming untrue (as so qualified) or (b)
any such representation and warranty that is not so qualified becoming untrue in any material
respect at, or as of any time before the Effective Time;
6.1.16 Enter into any agreement, arrangement or contract to allocate, share or otherwise
indemnify for Taxes; or
6.1.17 Authorize any of, or commit, resolve or agree to take any of, the foregoing actions.
6.2 NO SOLICITATION
6.2.1 Enpath will not, nor will Enpath authorize or permit any of its Representatives to, and
Enpath shall instruct, and cause each applicable Affiliate, if any, to instruct, each such
Representative not to, directly or indirectly, solicit, initiate or knowingly take any action to
facilitate or encourage the submission of any Acquisition Proposal or any inquiries or the making
of any proposal that would reasonably be expected to lead to any Acquisition Proposal, or, subject
to Section 6.2.2 (a) conduct or engage in any discussions or negotiations with, disclose any
non-public information relating to Enpath to, afford access to the business, properties, assets,
books or records of Enpath to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or knowingly assist,
participate in, facilitate or encourage any effort by, any Third Party that is seeking to make, or
has made, any Acquisition Proposal, (b) (i) amend or grant any waiver or release under any
standstill or similar agreement with respect to any class of equity securities of Enpath, (ii)
approve any transaction under, or any Third Party becoming an “interested shareholder” under,
Section 302A.011, Subd. 49 of the MBCA, or (iii) enter into any agreement in principle, letter of
intent, term sheet, acquisition agreement, merger agreement, option agreement, joint venture
agreement, partnership agreement or other Contract relating to any Acquisition Proposal. Subject
to Section 6.2.2, neither Enpath’s Board of Directors nor any committee thereof shall fail to make,
withdraw or modify in a manner adverse to Purchaser or Merger Sub the Enpath Board Recommendation,
or recommend an Acquisition Proposal, fail to recommend against acceptance of any tender offer or
exchange offer for the shares of Enpath Common Stock within 10 Business Days after the commencement
of such offer, or take any
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action or make any public statement inconsistent with the Enpath Board Recommendation, or
resolve or agree to take any of the foregoing actions (any of the foregoing, an “Adverse
Recommendation Change”). Enpath shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, cease
immediately and cause to be terminated any and all existing activities, discussions or
negotiations, if any, with any Third Party conducted prior to the date hereof with respect to any
Acquisition Proposal.
6.2.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the acceptance for payment of shares of Enpath
Common Stock under the Offer (in the case of clauses (a) through (c) below), Enpath’s Board of
Directors, directly or indirectly through any Representative, may (a) engage in negotiations or
discussions with any Third Party that, subject to Enpath’s compliance with this Section 6.2, has
made (and not withdrawn) a bona fide Acquisition Proposal in writing that Enpath’s Board of
Directors believes in good faith, after considering the advice of its outside legal counsel and a
financial advisor, constitutes a Superior Acquisition Proposal or would reasonably be expected to
lead to a Superior Acquisition Proposal, (b) thereafter furnish to such Third Party non-public
information relating to Enpath pursuant to an executed confidentiality agreement with terms not
materially less favorable to Enpath than those contained in any Confidentiality Agreement entered
into by Enpath and Purchaser (the “Confidentiality Agreement”) and containing additional
provisions that expressly permit Enpath to comply with the terms of this Section 6.2 (a copy of
which Confidentiality Agreement shall be promptly (in all events within 24 hours) provided for
informational purposes only to Purchaser), (c) following receipt of and on account of such Superior
Acquisition Proposal, make an Adverse Recommendation Change and/or (d) take any non-appealable,
final action that any court of competent jurisdiction orders Enpath to take, but in each case
referred to in the foregoing clauses (a) through (c), only if Enpath’s Board of Directors
determines in good faith by a majority vote, after considering the advice of outside legal counsel
to Enpath, that it is necessary or appropriate to take such action to comply with its fiduciary
duties under applicable Legal Requirements. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Enpath’s Board
of Directors from complying with Rule 14d-9 and Rule 14e-2(a) or Item 1012(a) of Regulation M-A
under the Exchange Act with regard to an Acquisition Proposal; provided that nothing in this
sentence shall be deemed to excuse any failure to otherwise comply with the requirements of this
Section 6.2.2.
6.2.3 Enpath’s Board of Directors shall not take any of the actions referred to in clauses (a)
through (d) of the preceding subsection unless Enpath shall have delivered to Purchaser prior
written notice advising Purchaser that it intends to take such action. Enpath shall notify
Purchaser promptly (but in no event later than 24 hours) after receipt by Enpath (or any of its
Representatives) of any Acquisition Proposal or any inquiry that would reasonably be expected to
lead to an Acquisition Proposal, any request for non-public information relating to Enpath or for
access to the business, properties, assets, books or records of Enpath by any Third Party that, to
the knowledge of Enpath, is seeking to make, or has made after the date hereof, an Acquisition
Proposal. Enpath shall provide such notice orally and in writing and shall identify the Third Party
making, and the material terms and conditions of, any such Acquisition Proposal, indication or
request. Enpath shall keep Purchaser informed, as promptly as practicable, of the status and
details of any such Acquisition Proposal and provide to Purchaser, as soon as practicable after
receipt or delivery thereof, copies of all material correspondence and other written materials sent
or provided to Enpath from any Third Party in connection with any Acquisition Proposal, or sent or
provided by Enpath to any third party in connection with any
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Acquisition Proposal. Enpath shall provide Purchaser with at least 48 hours prior notice of
any meeting of the Enpath’s Board of Directors (or such lesser notice as is provided to the members
of Enpath’s Board of Directors) at which the Enpath’s Board of Directors is reasonably expected to
consider any Acquisition Proposal. Enpath shall promptly provide Purchaser with any non-public
information concerning the Enpath’s business, present or future performance, financial condition or
results of operations, provided to any Third Party that was not previously provided to Purchaser.
6.2.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 6.2, the fact that
Enpath or any of its Representatives has had discussions or negotiations with Third Parties prior
to the date of this Agreement regarding a possible Acquisition Proposal shall not prevent Enpath
from taking any of the actions specified in the proviso in Section 6.2.1, the second sentence of
Section 6.2.2 or Section 9.1.6 with respect to a new Acquisition Proposal that was submitted by
such Third Party after the date of this Agreement and that was not solicited in violation of
Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.3.
ARTICLE 7
OTHER AGREEMENTS
OTHER AGREEMENTS
7.1 SHAREHOLDER MEETING; PROXY MATERIAL; SHORT FORM MERGER
7.1.1 If Enpath Shareholder Approval is required under the MBCA in order to consummate the
Merger other than pursuant to Section 302A.621 of the MBCA, then, in accordance with all applicable
Legal Requirements, Enpath’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, Enpath shall establish a record
date (which will be as promptly as reasonably practicable following the consummation of the Offer)
for, duly call, give notice of, convene and hold the meeting of Enpath’s shareholders (the
“Enpath Shareholders’ Meeting”) as promptly as practicable after the consummation of the
Offer, for the purpose of voting on the matters requiring Enpath Shareholder Approval; provided
that (a) if Enpath is unable to obtain a quorum of its shareholders at such time, Enpath may extend
the date of the Enpath Shareholder Meeting by no more than five Business Days and Enpath shall use
its reasonable best efforts during such five-Business Day period to obtain such a quorum as soon as
practicable, and (b) Enpath may delay the Enpath Shareholder Meeting to the extent (and only to the
extent) Enpath reasonably determines that such delay is required by applicable Legal Requirements,
Enpath’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. Subject to Section 6.2.2, the Enpath’s Board of
Directors shall recommend unanimously that its shareholders grant the Enpath Shareholder Approval
and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the Enpath Shareholder Approval, and Enpath shall
otherwise comply with all applicable Legal Requirements applicable to the Enpath Shareholder
Meeting.
7.1.2 If the Enpath Shareholder Approval is required under the MBCA in order to consummate the
Merger other than pursuant to Section 302A.621 of the MBCA, then, in accordance with all applicable
Legal Requirements, Enpath’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as promptly as practicable after
the consummation of the Offer, Enpath and Purchaser shall prepare jointly and Enpath shall file
with the SEC the Proxy Statement and as soon as practicable thereafter use its reasonable best
efforts to mail to its shareholders the Proxy Statement and all other proxy materials for such
meeting, and if necessary in order to comply with applicable securities laws, after the Proxy
Statement shall have been so mailed, as promptly
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as practicable circulate amended, supplemental or supplemented proxy material, and, if
required in connection therewith, re-solicit proxies. Subject to Section 6.2.2, the Proxy Statement
shall contain the unanimous recommendation of Enpath’s Board of Directors to the shareholders of
Enpath to grant the Enpath Shareholder Approval. Enpath and Purchaser, as the case may be, shall
furnish all information concerning Enpath or Purchaser as the other party hereto may reasonably
request in connection with the preparation and filing with the SEC of the Proxy Statement.
Purchaser and its counsel shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the
Proxy Statement before such document (or any amendment or supplement thereto) is filed with the
SEC, and Enpath shall give reasonable and good faith consideration to any comments reasonably
proposed by Purchaser and its counsel. Enpath shall (a) as promptly as practicable after the
receipt thereof, provide Purchaser and its counsel with copies of any written comments, and advise
Purchaser and its counsel of any oral comments, with respect to the Proxy Statement (or any
amendment or supplement thereto) received from the SEC or its staff, (b) provide Purchaser and its
counsel a reasonable opportunity to review Enpath’s proposed response to such comments, (c) give
reasonable and good faith consideration to any comments reasonably proposed by Purchaser and its
counsel, and (iv) provide Purchaser and its counsel a reasonable opportunity to participate in any
discussions or meetings with the SEC.
7.1.3 Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if Purchaser, Merger
Sub or any other Subsidiary of Purchaser shall acquire at least 90% of the outstanding shares of
Enpath Common Stock pursuant to the Offer, through exercise of the 90% Top-Up Option or otherwise,
the parties hereto shall take all necessary and appropriate action to cause the Merger to be
effective as soon as practicable after such acquisition without a meeting of shareholders of
Enpath, in accordance with Section 302A.621 of the MBCA.
7.2 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub will each comply in all material respects with all applicable
Legal Requirements and with all applicable rules and regulations of any Governmental Entity in
connection with its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby.
7.3 NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS
7.3.1 Enpath shall give prompt notice to Purchaser of (a) the occurrence or non-occurrence of
any fact, event or circumstance whose occurrence or nonoccurrence has had or may have a Material
Adverse Effect, (b) any material breach by Enpath or any officer, director, employee or agent of
Enpath, of any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder;
provided, however, that the delivery of any notice pursuant to this Section 7.3.1 shall not limit
or otherwise affect the remedies available hereunder to Purchaser.
7.3.2 Purchaser shall give prompt notice to Enpath of (a) the occurrence or non-occurrence of
any fact, event or circumstance whose occurrence or nonoccurrence would be likely to cause any
representation or warranty of Purchaser or Merger Sub contained in this Agreement to be untrue or
inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date hereof to the Effective Time, (b) any
material breach by Purchaser or Merger Sub, or any officer, director,
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employee or agent thereof, of any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder and (c) the occurrence or non-occurrence of any fact, event or
circumstance which constitutes a Material Adverse Effect; provided, however, that the delivery of
any notice pursuant to this Section 7.3.2 shall not limit or otherwise affect the remedies
available hereunder to Enpath.
7.4 CONFIDENTIALITY; ACCESS TO INFORMATION
7.4.1 Each of Purchaser and Enpath agree that it shall, and shall cause its respective
affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, financial advisors,
consultants and agents to, hold in strict confidence all Confidential Information obtained by them
from the other party. The term “Confidential Information” includes all data and
information a disclosing party provides to a receiving party, but does not include information
which: (a) was or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure
by the receiving party or its Representatives; (b) was or becomes available to the receiving party
on a non-confidential basis from a source other than the disclosing party or its advisors,
provided, that, to the receiving party’s knowledge, such source is not bound by a confidentiality
agreement with, or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of secrecy to, the disclosing
party with respect to such information; or (c) was within the receiving party’s possession prior to
its being furnished to the receiving party by or on behalf of the disclosing party, provided, that
to the knowledge of the receiving party, the source of such information was not bound by a
confidentiality agreement with, or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of secrecy to,
the disclosing party in respect thereof.
7.4.2 The receiving party hereby agrees that the Confidential Information will be kept
confidential by the receiving party; provided, however, that any such Confidential Information may
be disclosed by the receiving party to its Representatives who reasonably need to know such
information (it being agreed that the receiving party’s Representatives shall be informed by the
receiving party of the confidential nature of such information and that by receiving such
information they are agreeing to be bound by this agreement). The receiving party agrees to be
responsible for any breach of this agreement by any of its Representatives.
7.4.3 If a receiving party is requested or required (by oral questions, interrogatories,
requests for information or documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand or similar process) to
disclose any Confidential Information, the receiving party will provide the disclosing party with
prompt notice of such request and the documents and/or information requested thereby so that the
disclosing party may seek an appropriate protective order and/or waive the receiving party’s
compliance with the provisions of this Section 7.4. The receiving party further agrees that if in
the absence of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder the receiving party is
nonetheless, upon the advice of its counsel, compelled or otherwise required by any Legal
Requirement to disclose Confidential Information, the receiving party may disclose without
liability hereunder that portion of the Confidential Information which its counsel advises in
writing that the receiving party is compelled to disclose; provided, however, that the receiving
party shall give the disclosing party written notice of the information to be so disclosed as far
in advance of its disclosure as is practicable.
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7.4.4 From the date hereof to the Effective Time, Enpath shall, and shall cause its directors,
officers, directors, employees, auditors and agents to, afford the directors, officers, employees,
environmental and other consultants, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, financing sources,
representatives and agents of Purchaser reasonable access at all reasonable times to its directors,
officers, employees, representatives, agents, properties, offices and other facilities and to all
information systems, contracts, books and records (including Tax Returns, audit work papers and
insurance policies), and shall furnish Purchaser with all financial, operating and other data and
information Purchaser through their directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents, may
reasonably request. No information received pursuant to this Section 7.5 shall affect or be deemed
to modify or update any of the representations and warranties of Enpath contained in this
Agreement.
7.5 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Purchaser and Enpath shall consult with each other before issuing, and provide each other with
the opportunity to review and comment upon, any press release or other public statements or
announcements with respect to this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions and shall not issue
any such press release or make any such public statement without the other parties’ consent, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; except that a party may, without prior
written consent, issue such press release as may be required by any applicable Legal Requirement if
it has used commercially reasonable efforts to consult with the other party but has been unable to
do so prior to the time such press release or public statement is so required or issued or made.
The party desiring to make a public statement or disclosure shall consult with the other parties
and give them the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed disclosure. Nothing in this
Section 7.5 shall prohibit subsequent disclosures that are consistent in all material respects with
disclosures previously consented to pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.5.
7.6 APPROVAL AND CONSENTS; COOPERATION
7.6.1 Subject to Section 7.6.2, each of Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub shall cooperate with
each other and use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to be taken
all actions, and do or cause to be done all things, necessary or proper on their part under this
Agreement and applicable Legal Requirements to consummate and make effective the Offer, the Merger
and the Contemplated Transactions as soon as practicable. Without limiting the foregoing, but
subject to Section 7.6.2 below, the parties shall (a) prepare and file as promptly as practicable
all documentation to effect all necessary applications, notices, petitions, filings and other
documents and to obtain as promptly as practicable all consents, waivers, licenses, orders,
registrations, approvals, Permits and authorizations necessary or advisable to be obtained from any
third party and/or any Governmental Entity in order to consummate the Offer, the Merger or the
Contemplated Transactions (including, but not limited to, those approvals, consents, orders,
registrations, declarations and filings set forth in Section 4.5.1 of the Disclosure
Schedule (collectively, the “Required Approvals”)) and (b) take all reasonable steps as
may be necessary to obtain all such Required Approvals. Each of Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub
shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any objections to such Required Approvals,
if any, as any Governmental Entity may threaten or assert with respect to this Agreement and the
Contemplated Transactions in connection with the Required
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Approvals. Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub each shall, upon request by the other, furnish
the other with all information concerning itself, its affiliates, directors, officers and
shareholders and such other matters as may reasonably be necessary in connection with the Offer
Documents, the Enpath Disclosure Documents or any other statement, filing, notice or application
made by or on behalf of Enpath, Purchaser or Merger Sub to any third party and/or Governmental
Entity in connection with the Offer, the Merger and the Contemplated Transactions.
7.6.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Enpath, Purchaser and Merger
Sub will use their commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and
to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Legal
Requirements to consummate the Offer, the Merger and the Contemplated Transactions in as
expeditious manner as possible. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, each of
Enpath and Purchaser agrees (a) to make an appropriate filing of a Notification and Report Form
pursuant to the HSR Act with respect to the Contemplated Transactions as promptly as practicable,
and, in any event, within ten Business Days after the date hereof, and to supply as promptly as
practicable any additional information and documentary material that may be required or requested
pursuant to the HSR Act, (b) to make an appropriate filing of Enpath Disclosure Documents and the
Offer Documents as promptly as practicable after the date hereof and to supply as promptly as
practicable any additional information and documentary material that may be required or requested
by the SEC or its staff or any state securities authority in connection with such filings, and (c)
to take all other actions necessary to cause the expiration or termination of the applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act as soon as practicable, including, in the case of Purchaser,
entering into any required settlement, undertaking, consent decree or stipulation with any
Governmental Entity or implementing any required divestiture, hold separate or similar transaction
with respect to any assets; provided, however, that, Purchaser shall not be
required to implement any required divestiture, hold separate or similar transaction with respect
to any assets or agree to waive any substantial rights or to accept any substantial limitation on
its operations or to dispose of any significant assets in connection with obtaining any such
consent or authorization.
7.6.3 Subject to applicable Legal Requirements relating to the sharing of information, Enpath
and Purchaser shall have the right to review in advance, and to the extent practicable each will
consult the other on, all the information relating to Enpath and Purchaser, as the case may be,
that appear in any filing made with, or written materials submitted to, any third party and/or any
Governmental Entity in connection with any legal proceeding arising under the HSR Act related to
the Merger and the Contemplated Transactions. In exercising the foregoing right, both of Enpath
and Purchaser shall act reasonably and as promptly as practicable. Neither Enpath or Purchaser
shall agree to participate in any substantive meeting or discussion with any such Governmental
Entity in respect of any filing, investigation or inquiry related to any legal proceeding arising
under the HSR Act related to this Agreement or the Merger unless it consults with the other parties
reasonably in advance and, to the extent permitted by such Governmental Entity, gives the other
parties the opportunity to attend and participate.
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7.7 DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
7.7.1 All rights to indemnification under Enpath’s Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws or
indemnification contracts or undertakings existing in favor of those Persons who are, or were,
directors and officers of the Enpath at or prior to the date of this Agreement (the
“Indemnified Parties”) shall survive the Merger and shall be observed by the Surviving
Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by Minnesota law or other applicable law for a period
of six years from the Effective Time. Purchaser shall guarantee such performance by the Surviving
Corporation. The Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation will
contain provisions with respect to exculpation, indemnification and advancement of expenses that
are at least as favorable to the indemnified parties as those contained in Enpath’s Articles of
Incorporation and Enpath’s Bylaws as in effect on the date hereof, which provisions will not be
amended, repealed or otherwise modified for a period of not less than six years from the Effective
Time in any manner that would adversely affect the rights thereunder of individuals who,
immediately prior to the Effective Time, were directors, officers, employees or agent of Enpath’s,
unless such a modification is required by Law.
7.7.2 For a period of not less than six years after the Effective Time, the Surviving
Corporation shall maintain in effect the existing policy of officers’ and directors’ liability
insurance maintained by Enpath as of the date of this Agreement in the form disclosed by Enpath to
Purchaser prior to the date of this Agreement (the “Existing Policy”), or purchase an
extended reporting period policy (tail) to the Existing Policy; provided, however,
that (a) the Surviving Corporation may substitute therefor policies issued by an insurance carrier
with the same or better credit rating as the Company’s current insurance carrier with at least the
same coverage and amounts and containing terms and conditions that are no less advantageous to the
covered persons than the Existing Policy, and (b) the Surviving Corporation shall not be required
to pay annual premiums for the Existing Policy (or for any substitute policies) in excess of an
amount which equal 250% of the last annual premium of the Existing Policy on the date hereof (the
“Maximum Amount”). In the event any future annual premiums for the Existing Policy (or any
substitute policies) exceeds the Maximum Amount, the Surviving Corporation shall be entitled to
reduce the amount of coverage of the Existing Policy (or any substitute policies) to the amount of
coverage that can be obtained for a premium equal to the Maximum Amount. This Section 7.7 shall
survive the consummation of the Merger. Notwithstanding Section 10.3, this Section 7.7 is intended
to be for the benefit of and to grant third-party rights to Indemnified Parties whether or not
parties to this Agreement, and each of the Indemnified Parties shall be entitled to enforce the
covenants contained herein.
7.7.3 If the Surviving Corporation or any of its successors or assigns (a) consolidates with
or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity
of such consolidation or merger, or (b) transfers all or substantially all of its properties and
assets to any Person, then and in each such case, proper provision shall be made so that the
Indemnified Parties’ rights thereunder are adequately preserved or provided for.
7.8 CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
7.8.1 For a period beginning at the Effective Time and ending no earlier than the first
anniversary thereof, Purchaser and/or the Surviving Corporation shall provide to
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employees of Enpath who continue employment with the Surviving Corporation (“Continuing
Employees”) benefits that are not materially less favorable, in the aggregate, to the benefits
provided to the Continuing Employees immediately prior to the Closing Date. Subject to the
preceding sentence, nothing contained herein shall preclude Purchaser or the Surviving Corporation
from terminating the employment of any individual or from amending or terminating any Employee
Plan.
7.8.2 From and after the Effective Time, Purchaser shall cause the Surviving Corporation to
honor and perform in accordance with their terms all existing employment, severance, consulting and
salary continuation agreements, plans, policies or arrangements (including any benefits to be
provided under any Employee Plan) between Enpath and any current or former officer, director,
Employee or consultant of Enpath or group of such officers, directors, Employees or consultants
described on Section 7.8.2 of the Disclosure Schedule.
7.8.3 To the extent permitted under any applicable Legal Requirement, for purposes of
determining severance and vacation benefits maintained by the Surviving Corporation, each employee
of Enpath shall be given credit for all service with Enpath (or service credited by Enpath).
7.8.4 To the extent of any changes in any Employee Plans covering Continuing Employees after
the Effective Time, and to the extent permissible under such plans, Purchaser and/or the Surviving
Corporation shall cause such plan to (a) waive any preexisting condition limitations to the extent
such conditions were covered under the applicable medical, health or dental plans of Enpath; (b)
waive any waiting period limitation or evidence of insurability requirement which would otherwise
be applicable to such employee on or after the Effective Time to the extent such employee had
satisfied any similar limitation or requirement under an analogous Enpath plan prior to the
Effective Time; and (c) recognize service of the Continuing Employees credited by Enpath or any
ERISA Affiliate for purposes of eligibility and vesting (but not for purposes of any accrual under
any defined benefit pension plan or retiree medical plan).
7.8.5 In the event Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code requires a deferral of any payment to an
employee who is a “key employee” as that term is defined in Code 409A, such payment shall be
accumulated and paid in the single lump sum on the earliest date permitted by Code 409A.
7.8.6 Purchaser agrees that after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation will pay or
provide, for the year ending December 31, 2007, to the persons employed by Enpath immediately prior
to the Effective Time, any cash incentive payment to which they shall be or become entitled under
the 2007 Salaried Employee Bonus Plan, (the “2007 Bonus Plan”), as a percentage of base
compensation through December 31, 2007, which plans Purchaser agrees will be maintained in effect
through December 31, 2007. In addition, if any such employees are involuntarily terminated after
the Effective Time and prior to January 1, 2008, they shall receive a bonus payment under the 2007
Bonus Plan, waiving any other conditions precedent, (i) at target performance as a percentage of
annualized base compensation of the employee, provided that the similarly situated active employees
are entitled to a bonus at or above target under the 2007 Bonus Plan; (ii) equal to a fraction, the
numerator of which is the
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number of days worked by the employee during the calendar year divided by 365 days; (iii) less
any bonus previously paid for 2007 under the 2007 Bonus Plan; and (iv) paid at the same time and
manner as bonuses are paid to similarly situated active employees of the Surviving Corporation.
7.9 DELISTING
Each of the parties agrees to cooperate with each other in taking, or causing to be taken, all
actions necessary to delist Enpath Common Stock from The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC and to terminate
registration of Enpath under the Exchange Act; provided that such delisting and termination
shall not be effective until after the Effective Time of the Merger.
7.10 RESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Enpath shall obtain and deliver to Purchaser prior to the Closing Date (to be effective as of
the Effective Time) the resignation of each officer and director of Enpath, in their capacities as
officers and directors, and not as employees, as Purchaser shall specify not less than two Business
Days prior to the Closing Date.
7.11 RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF PAYMENT FROM STOCK PLAN PARTICIPANTS
Enpath shall obtain and deliver to Purchaser on or prior to the Closing Date (to be effective
as of the Effective Time) releases and acknowledgements of option cancellation from each Person
listed in Section 4.2 of the Disclosure Schedule as a holder of an Option.
7.12 COMPANY COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS
Prior to the scheduled expiration of the Offer (as it may be extended hereunder), Enpath
(acting through its Compensation Committee) will take all such steps as may be required to cause
each Enpath Compensation Arrangement entered into by Enpath on or after the date hereof with any
of its officers, directors or employees or any member of the Compensation Committee pursuant to
which consideration is paid to such officer, director, employee or member to be approved as an
Employment Compensation Arrangement and to satisfy the requirements of the non-exclusive safe
harbor set forth in Rule 14d-10(d) of the Exchange Act. Prior to the scheduled expiration of the
Offer (as it may be extended hereunder), neither Enpath’s Board of Directors nor the Compensation
Committee shall withdraw, nor permit the withdrawal of, Enpath Compensation Approvals.
7.13 SHAREHOLDER LITIGATION
Enpath shall promptly advise Purchaser, orally and in writing, of any shareholder litigation
against Enpath or its directors relating to this Agreement, the Merger or the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and shall keep Purchaser fully informed regarding any such
shareholder litigation. Enpath shall give Purchaser the opportunity to consult with Enpath
regarding the defense or settlement of any such shareholder litigation, shall give reasonable
consideration to Purchaser’s advice with respect to such shareholder litigation and,
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prior to the termination of this Agreement, will not settle any such litigation without
Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
ARTICLE 8
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER, MERGER SUB AND ENPATH
The respective obligations of the parties to effect the Merger shall be subject to
satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions at or prior to the Closing Date:
8.1.1 The adoption of the Merger and the approval of this Agreement by the shareholders of
Enpath contemplated by Section 7.1, shall have been duly and validly obtained in accordance with
all applicable Legal Requirements;
8.1.2 The parties hereto shall have received all approvals from Governmental Entities required
or mutually deemed necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and
the Merger, all notice periods and waiting periods required in connection with, or after the
granting of, any such approvals shall have passed and all conditions contained in any such approval
required to have been satisfied prior to consummation of such transactions shall have been
satisfied; provided, however, that no such approval shall have imposed any
condition or requirement that, in the reasonable opinion of the Board of Directors of Purchaser so
materially and adversely affects the anticipated economic and business benefits to Purchaser of the
Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement as to render consummation of the
Merger inadvisable;
8.1.3 Merger Sub (or Purchaser on Merger Sub’s behalf) will have accepted for payment and paid
for all of the shares of Enpath Common Stock validly tendered pursuant to the Offer and not
withdrawn, provided, however, that this Section 8.1.3 will not be a condition to the obligation of
Purchaser or Merger Sub to consummate the Merger if the failure to satisfy such conditions shall
arise from Purchaser’s or Merger Sub’s breach of any provision of this Agreement.
8.1.4 None of the parties hereto shall be subject to any order, decree or injunction of a
court or agency of competent jurisdiction which enjoins or prohibits the consummation of the Merger
and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9
TERMINATION, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT
TERMINATION, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT
9.1 TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated and the Offer and the Merger (and the other transaction
contemplated by the Transaction Documents) may be abandoned (notwithstanding if approval by the
Shareholders of Enpath has been obtained), by giving written notice of such termination to each
other party hereto:
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9.1.1 At any time on or prior to the Effective Time, by the mutual consent in writing of the
parties hereto, which consent shall have been approved by action of the respective Board of
Directors;
9.1.2 At any time on or prior to the Consummation of the Offer, by Purchaser if Enpath has, or
by Enpath in writing if Purchaser or Merger Sub has, in any material respect, breached (a) any
covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement that would, individually or in the aggregate,
result in a failure of a condition in Section 1.1.3 or 1.1.4 of Annex I hereto if continuing on the
expiration date of the Offer and such breach has not been cured or is not capable of being cured
before the End Date (if being understood that Purchaser may not terminate this Agreement pursuant
to this Section 9.1.2 if such breach by Enpath is cured or if Purchaser has materially breached
this Agreement);
9.1.3 At any time, by any party hereto in writing, if any Governmental Entity of competent
jurisdiction shall have issued a final, nonappealable order that (a) makes acceptance for payment
of, and payment for, the shares of Enpath Common Stock pursuant to the Offer or consummation of the
Merger illegal or otherwise prohibited, or (b) enjoins Merger Sub from accepting for payment of,
and paying for, the shares of Enpath Common Stock pursuant to the Offer or Enpath or Purchaser from
consummating the Merger;
9.1.4 At any time, by any party hereto in writing, if (a) the Offer has not been consummated
prior to August 1, 2007 (the “End Date”) or (b) the shareholders of Enpath do not approve
the transactions contemplated herein by November 1, 2007 (the “Outside Termination Date”),
provided that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 9.1.4 shall not be
available to any party whose breach of any provision of this Agreement results in the failure of
such conditions under (a) to be satisfied on or before the End Date or the conditions of (b) to be
satisfied on or before the Outside Termination Date;
9.1.5 By Purchaser, if prior to the acceptance for payment of shares of Enpath Common Stock
under the Offer (a) an Adverse Recommendation Change shall have occurred, (b) Enpath shall have
entered into, or publicly announced its intention to enter into, a binding definitive agreement
(other than a confidentiality agreement contemplated by Section 6.2.2) relating to any Acquisition
Proposal; (c) a Triggering Event shall have occurred, or (d) Enpath or any of its Representatives
shall have willfully and materially breached any of its obligations under Section 6.2;
9.1.6 By Enpath, if prior to the acceptance for payment of shares of Enpath Common Stock under
the Offer, Enpath’s Board of Directors shall have authorized Enpath, subject to complying with the
terms of this Agreement, to enter into a definitive agreement providing for a Superior Acquisition
Proposal; provided that Enpath shall have paid any amounts due pursuant to Section 9.2 in
accordance with its terms; and provided further that in the case of any termination by Enpath, (a)
Enpath notifies Purchaser, in writing at least three Business Days prior to such termination,
promptly of its intention to terminate this Agreement and to enter into a binding definitive
agreement in respect of a Superior Acquisition Proposal, attaching the final version of such
proposed definitive agreement, and (b) Purchaser does not make, within two Business Days of receipt
of such written notification, an offer, attaching the final version of proposed definitive
agreement, that is determined by Enpath’s Board of Directors in good faith
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after considering the advice of its outside counsel and its financial advisors, to be at least
as favorable to the shareholders of Enpath as such Superior Acquisition Proposal, it being
understood that Enpath shall not enter into any such binding agreement during such two Business Day
period; or
9.1.7 By Enpath, if Merger Sub has (i) failed to commence the Offer within seven Business Days
of the date of this Agreement or (ii) failed to accept for payment and pay for shares of Enpath
Common Stock as and when required pursuant to the Offer, unless such inaction shall have been
caused by or resulted from the failure of Enpath to perform, in any material respect, any of its
covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement or the material breach by Enpath of any of its
representations or warranties contained in this Agreement.
9.2 EFFECT OF TERMINATION / TERMINATION FEE
9.2.1 In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1, this Agreement and
the plan of merger provided for in Article 3 shall become void and have no effect, except that (a)
the provisions relating to confidentiality and expenses set forth in Section 7.4 and 10.2,
respectively, shall survive any such termination, (b) a termination pursuant to Section 9.1.2(a) or
9.1.2(b) shall not relieve the breaching party from liability for an uncured willful breach of such
covenant or agreement or representation or warranty giving rise to such termination; and (c) if
applicable, the provisions of Section 9.2.2 shall govern.
9.2.2 If (i) Enpath’s Board of Directors either terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section
6.2.2 and Section 9.1.6, or (ii) Purchaser terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1.5,
then Enpath shall pay Purchaser a termination fee, in immediately available funds, in an amount
equal to Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) payable within 15 calendar days of such termination.
9.2.3 Enpath acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Section 9.2 are an integral
part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that, without these agreements,
Purchaser and Merger Sub would not enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, if Enpath fails to pay
any amount due to Purchaser pursuant to Section 9.2 when due, Enpath shall pay the costs and
expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) in connection with any action taken to
collect payment (including the prosecution of any lawsuit or other legal action), together with
interest on the unpaid amount at the publicly announced prime rate of M&T Bank in Buffalo, New York
from the date such amount was first payable to the date it is paid.
9.3 WAIVER
Except where not permitted by applicable Legal Requirements, Purchaser and Enpath,
respectively, by written instrument signed by an executive officer of such party, may at any time
(whether before or after approval of this Agreement by the shareholders of Merger Sub and the
shareholders of Enpath) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts
of Enpath, on the one hand, or Purchaser or Merger Sub, on the other hand, and may waive (a) any
inaccuracies of such parties in the representations or warranties contained in this Agreement or
any document delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, (b) compliance with any of the covenants,
undertakings or agreements of such parties, or satisfaction of any of the conditions
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precedent to its obligations, contained herein or (c) the performance by such parties of any
of its obligations set out herein or therein; provided, however, that no such
waiver, or amendment or supplement contemplated by Section 9.4, executed after approval of this
Agreement and the Merger by the shareholders of Enpath shall, without the further approval thereof,
change the amount or kind of Merger Consideration.
9.4 AMENDMENT OR SUPPLEMENT
This Agreement and the plan of merger provided for in Article 3 may be amended or supplemented
at any time only by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or thereto. Any such amendment or
supplement must be in writing and approved by their respective Boards of Directors and/or officers
authorized thereby and shall be subject to the proviso in Section 9.3.
ARTICLE 10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 NON-SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS
The representations, warranties and agreements in this Agreement shall terminate at the
Effective Time, except that the agreements set forth in Article 3 shall survive the Effective Time
indefinitely and those set forth in Sections 7.4, 9.1, 9.2 and Article 10 shall survive termination
indefinitely.
10.2 EXPENSES
Each party hereto shall bear and pay all costs, fees and expenses incurred by it in connection
with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, including but not limited
to the costs, fees and expenses of its own financial consultants, accountants and counsel; provided
that Purchaser shall pay all filing fees payable pursuant to the HSR Act.
10.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
transactions contemplated hereunder and supersedes all prior arrangements or understandings with
respect thereto, written or oral, other than documents referred to herein and the Confidentiality
Agreement, which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, except as inconsistent
herewith. The terms and conditions of this Agreement and the plan of merger provided for herein
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and thereto and their
respective successors. Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing in this Agreement is
intended to confer upon any party, other than the parties hereto, and their respective successors,
any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities.
10.4 NO ASSIGNMENT
No party hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other
Person.
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10.5 NOTICES
All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing and sufficient if delivered personally or sent and received by facsimile transmission or
overnight express or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to Enpath prior to the Closing, to: | ||||||
Enpath Medical, Inc. | ||||||
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, 00000 | ||||||
Attn: President | ||||||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||||||
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | ||||||
With a required copy to: | ||||||
Xxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxx, P.L.L.P. | ||||||
4200 IDS Center | ||||||
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 | ||||||
Attn: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx XX | |||||
Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx | ||||||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||||||
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | ||||||
If to Purchaser or Merger Sub: | ||||||
Greatbatch, Ltd. | ||||||
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | ||||||
Attn: President | ||||||
Telephone: 000-000-0000 | ||||||
Facsimile: 000-000-0000 | ||||||
With a required copy to: | ||||||
Xxxxxxx Xxxx LLP | ||||||
Xxx X&X Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 | ||||||
Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | ||||||
Attn: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | ||||||
Telephone: 000-000-0000 | ||||||
Facsimile: 000-000-0000 |
or to such other address or facsimile number as such party may hereafter specify for the purpose by
notice to each other party hereto. All such notices, requests and other communications shall
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be deemed received on the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5:00 p.m.
on a Business Day in the place of receipt. Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication
shall be deemed to have been received on the next succeeding Business Day in the place of receipt.
10.6 CAPTIONS
The captions contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not part of
this Agreement.
10.7 COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such counterpart shall
be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one
agreement.
10.8 GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
10.8.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Minnesota applicable to agreements made and entirely to be performed within such
jurisdiction, except to the extent that federal law may apply or that the MBCA is mandatorily
applicable to the internal corporate affairs of the parties to the Merger.
10.8.2 Each of the parties hereto (i) consents to submit itself to the personal jurisdiction
of any court of the United States in the State of Minnesota in the event any dispute arises out of
this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) agrees that it will
not attempt to deny or defeat such personal jurisdiction by motion or other request for leave from
any such court, (iii) agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any court other than any court of the United
States located in the State of Minnesota, and (iv) consents to service being made through the
notice procedures set forth in Section 10.5. Each of Enpath, Purchaser and Merger Sub hereby
agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to the
respective addresses set forth in Section 10.5 shall be effective service of process for any claim,
action, suit or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby.
10.9 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
10.10 INVALID PROVISIONS
It any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under any
present or future law or order, and if the rights or obligations of any party hereto under this
Agreement will not be materially and adversely affected thereby, (i) such provision will be fully
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severable, (ii) this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof, and (iii) the remaining provision of
this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected by illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision or by its severance herefrom.
10.11 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the
provisions of this Agreement was not performed in accordance with its specified terms or was
otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction
or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and
provisions hereof in any court of competent jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other
remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, have caused
this Agreement to be executed in counterparts by their duly authorized officers and attested by
their officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day and year first above written.
PURCHASER: | GREATBATCH, LTD. | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx | |||
Name: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxx | |||
Title: | President and CEO | |||
MERGER SUB: | CHESTNUT ACQUISITION CORPORATION | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |||
Name: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |||
Title: | President and CFO | |||
ENPATH: | ENPATH MEDICAL, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Name: | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Title: | Chairman of the Board |
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ANNEX I
1.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of the Offer, but subject to compliance with Section
2.1.1 of the Agreement, Merger Sub (a) shall not be required to accept for payment or pay for any
tendered shares of Enpath Common Stock, (b) may delay the acceptance for payment of, or the payment
for, any tendered Enpath Common Stock, and (c) may terminate or amend the Offer as to Enpath Common
Stock not then paid for, in the event that at or prior to the scheduled expiration of the Offer (as
it may be extended pursuant to Section 2.1.1 of the Agreement): (i) the Minimum Condition shall not
have been satisfied; (ii) the applicable waiting period (and any extension thereof) applicable to
the transactions contemplated by the Agreement (including the Offer and the Merger) under the HSR
Act shall not have expired or been terminated; or (iii) any of the following conditions exists:
1.1.1 A temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other writ,
injunction, consent, or order, issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal
restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Offer or the Merger, other than the
application of the waiting period provisions of the HSR Act is, in effect; or
1.1.2 There shall have been any action taken, or any applicable Legal Requirement shall have
been enacted, enforced, promulgated, issued or deemed applicable to the Offer or the Merger, by any
Governmental Entity, other than the application of the waiting period provisions of the HSR Act,
which makes the consummation of the Offer or the Merger illegal; or
1.1.3 any of the representations and warranties of Enpath contained in this Agreement,
disregarding any materiality or Material Adverse Effect qualifications contained in any such
representation or warranty, shall not be true and correct in all respects when made or at any time
prior to the consummation of the Offer as if made at and as of such time (other than any such
representation or warranty that is made only as of a specified date, which need only to be true in
all respects as of such specified date), except where the failure of such representations and
warranties to be true and correct would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect and Purchaser shall have received a certificate signed by an executive officer of Enpath on
its behalf to the foregoing effect; or
1.1.4 Enpath shall have breached or failed to perform in any material respect any of its
agreements and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or
prior to the consummation of the Offer, or such breach or failure to perform shall not have been
cured to the good faith satisfaction of Purchaser; or
1.1.5 or any change or development shall have occurred and be continuing as of the expiration
of the Offer that has had, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; or
1.1.6 (a) an Adverse Recommendation Change shall have occurred and not been withdrawn, or (b)
the Company shall have entered into, or publicly announced its intention to enter into, a letter of
intent, memorandum of understanding or contract (other than a confidentiality agreement
contemplated by Section 6.2.2 of the Agreement) relating to any
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Acquisition Proposal and such announcement shall not have been withdrawn and such letter,
memorandum of understanding or contract shall remain in effect; or
1.1.7 the Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms.
1.2 The capitalized terms that are used in this Annex I shall have the respective
meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 28, 2007, by and
among Greatbatch Ltd., a New York corporation, Chestnut Acquisition Corporation, a Minnesota
corporation, and Enpath Medical, Inc., a Minnesota corporation.
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