EXHIBIT 1
Plan and Agreement of Reorganization
PLAN AND AGREEMENT OF REORGANIZATION
UNDER
SECTION 368(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
CASSCO CAPITAL CORPORATION
AND
S&J (CHATTERIS) HOLDINGS, LIMITED
CHATTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM
(DECEMBER 1, 1999)
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION ("Agreement" and "Reorganization,"
either of which may be used in the alternative) has been entered into on
December 1, 1999 ("Closing Date"), and is between Cassco Capital Corporation, a
publicly-held and traded Delaware corporation ("CSCA"), S&J (Chatteris)
Holdings, Limited, a privately-held United Kingdom corporation ("S&J"), and the
sole shareholder of S&J, Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxx ("Xx. Xxxxxxx").
THE FOLLOWING PREMISES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT: 1. CSCA, solely
in exchange for 12,000,000 post one for 70 (1:70) reverse split common shares of
CSCA ("CSCA Shares"), desires to acquire from Xx. Xxxxxxx 100% of the
outstanding capitalization of S&J (collectively, the "S&J Shares"). 2. This
acquisition will make S&J a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSCA. 3. Xx. Xxxxxxx
desires to acquire the CSCA Shares solely in exchange for the S&J Shares. 4. The
S&J Shares constitute 100% of the outstanding capital of S&J. 5. The CSCA Shares
constitute no less than 80% of the outstanding share capitalization of CSCA
after the transfer and conveyance of the S&J Shares to CSCA. 6. The governing
bodies of CSCA and S&J have found it advisable for the benefit of each
corporation and their respective stockholders that CSCA acquire S&J as a
wholly-owned subsidiary and, therefore, have approved this Agreement and the
corresponding Reorganization.
THE PARTIES ADOPT THIS AGREEMENT AS A TAX-FREE REORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION
368(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE S&J AND CSCA SHARES; RESIGNATIONS
1.1. Transfer and Conveyance. Subject to all of the terms, conditions,
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement, Xx.
Xxxxxxx has transferred and conveyed (without reservation and free and clear
from all encumbrances) to CSCA the S&J Shares on the Closing Date.
Correspondingly, CSCA has transferred and conveyed (without reservation and free
and clear from all encumbrances) to Xx. Xxxxxxx the CSCA Shares.
1.2. Resignation of CSCA Directors and Officers. The current member of the board
of directors of CSCA has appointed those individuals to the board designated by
Xx. Xxxxxxx and has resigned as a director and executive officer without claim
to compensation of any kind no matter how arising. There are no executive or
other officers of CSCA at the Closing Date.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, COVENANTS
2.1. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of CSCA to S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx.
CSCA represents and warrants to S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx, jointly and severally, on
the Closing Date as follows: (a) Authority: All necessary action has been taken
to make this Agreement a legal, valid and binding obligation of CSCA enforceable
in accordance with its terms and conditions. (b) No Breach or Violation: The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by CSCA of its
obligations will not result in any breach or violation of or default under any
agreement, indenture, lease, license, mortgage, instrument, or understanding,
nor result in any violation of any law, rule, regulation, statute, order or
decree of any kind, to which CSCA or any of its affiliates is a party or by
which they or any of their property is or may be or become subject, nor in the
violation of the articles or bylaws governing the conduct of CSCA. (c)
Non-Assessable CSCA Shares: The CSCA Shares have each been validly issued and
are fully paid for and nonassessable. (d) No Liens on CSCA Shares: The CSCA
Shares are not and shall not be or become subject to any lien, encumbrance,
security interest or financing statement whatsoever through any act of CSCA or
its affiliates; further, the CSCA Shares are not the subject of any agreement
other than this Agreement. (e) Capital Percentage; Outstanding Commitments: The
CSCA Shares represent no less than 80% of the outstanding proprietary interest
of CSCA; further, there are no outstanding commitments (direct or indirect)
which would cause the issuance or transfer out of treasury of any additional
proprietary interest of CSCA, whether by common stock, preferred stock, option,
warrant, debt or otherwise, other than pursuant to those contracts which have
been disclosed to Xx. Xxxxxxx and which he has acknowledges receipt of. In this
regard, the outstanding capital stock and commitments for the same do not exceed
3,000,000 post-split shares in amount. (f) SEC and Tax Reports; Filings: CSCA
has delivered to S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx its annual report on Form 10-KSB for the
year ended December 31, 1998, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for the
fiscal quarters ended March 31, 1999, June 30, 1999, and September 30, 1999, all
of which were true and correct as of the date of filing and remain true and
correct. CSCA has provided to S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx full access to any and all
information either of them desired concerning the business and operations of
CSCA, and CSCA has made available S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx such personnel as has been
requested to answer any and all questions which S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx may have
had concerning their investment in CSCA. CSCA is current in all of its required
reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. CSCA is current in its
filings with all federal and state taxing agencies, including, without
limitation, the Internal Revenue Service. CSCA has delivered to S&J and Xx.
Xxxxxxx its annual report on Form 1040, which was true and correct as of the
date of filing and remains true and correct. No taxes are due any federal or
state agency. (g) No Undisclosed Liabilities or Obligations. CSCA has no
obligations or liabilities of any nature (absolute, accrued, contingent or
otherwise, and whether due or to become due, herein "liabilities") except
liabilities fully reflected or reserved in the balance sheet filed as a part of
the Form 10-QSB dated September 30, 1999; further, CSCA has no assets. (h)
Litigation. There is no legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding,
claim or action of any nature or investigation pending or threatened against or
involving CSCA, or which questions or challenges the validity of this Agreement,
or any action to be taken by CSCA pursuant to this Agreement or in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby, and CSCA does not know or have any
reason to know of any valid basis for any such legal, administrative,
arbitration or other proceeding, claim or action of any nature or investigation;
further, CSCA is not subject to any judgment, order or decree entered in any
lawsuit or proceeding which has an adverse effect on its business practices or
on its ability to acquire any property or conduct its business in any area. (i)
Compliance with Law. CSCA is in compliance with all laws, regulations and orders
applicable to its business; further, CSCA has not received any notification that
it is in violation of any law, regulation or order and no such violation exists.
(j) Disclosure. No representations or warranties by CSCA in this Agreement
contain any untrue statement of fact or omit to state any fact necessary in
order to make the statements herein or therein, in light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading; further, there are no facts known to
CSCA which (either individually or in the aggregate) could or would materially
and adversely affect or involve any substantial possibility of having a
material, adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of
operations, assets, liabilities or businesses of CSCA which have not been
disclosed in this Agreement.
2.2. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx to CSCA.
S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx each represents and warrants, jointly and severally, to CSCA
on the Closing Date as follows: (a) Authority: All necessary action has been
taken to make this Agreement a legal, valid and binding obligations of S&J and
Xx. Xxxxxxx enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions. (b) No
Breach or Violation: The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
performance by S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx of their respective obligations will not
result in any breach or violation of or default under any material agreement,
indenture, lease, license, mortgage, instrument, or understanding, nor result in
any violation of any law, rule, regulation, statute, order or decree of any
kind, to which any of S&J, Xx. Xxxxxxx and/or any of their respective affiliates
is a party or by which they or any of them or any of their property is or may be
or become subject, nor in the violation of any documents governing the conduct
of either S&J or Xx. Xxxxxxx. (c) Non-Assessable S&J Shares: The S&J Shares have
each been validly issued and are fully paid for and nonassessable. (d) No Liens
on S&J Shares: The S&J Shares are not and shall not be or become subject to any
lien, encumbrance, security interest or financing statement whatsoever through
any act of S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx; further, the S&J Shares are not the subject
of any agreement. (e) Capital Percentage; Outstanding Commitments: The S&J
Shares represent 100% of the outstanding proprietary interest of S&J; further,
there are no outstanding commitments (direct or indirect) which would cause the
issuance or transfer out of treasury of any additional proprietary interest of
S&J, whether by common stock, preferred stock, option, warrant, debt or
otherwise. (f) Audited Financial Statements and Tax Reports: S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx
have delivered or will forthwith deliver within the time periods set forth in
Form 8-KSB to CSCA audited financial statements of S&J as of and for the yearly
periods ended December 31, 1998, which statements include an audit opinion,
balance sheets as of December 31, 1998, and December 31, 1997, operating and
cash flow statements as of December 31, 1998, December 31, 1997, and December
31, 1996, a statement of changes in shareholders' equity from inception through
December 31, 1998, and footnotes. The audit opinion is or will be unqualified
and states or will state that these financial statements were audited to comply
with the United Kingdo s Companies Act 1985 as well as an unqualified opinion
stating that the aforesaid statements have been or will be presented in
accordance with Auditing Standards issued by the United Kingdom's Auditing
Practices Board. S&J has also delivered or will forthwith deliver within the
time periods set forth in Form 8-KSB to CSCA unaudited financial statements as
of and for the nine month period ended September 30, 1999, which statements
include a balance sheet as of September 30, 1999, and statements and operations
and cash flows for the nine month period ended September 30, 1999. All of the
foregoing financial statements were or will be true and correct as of the date
of preparation, remain or will remain true and correct and comply or will comply
with Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. S&J and Xx.
Xxxxxxx have provided to CSCA full access to any and all information which
either of them desired concerning the business and operations of S&J and/or Xx.
Xxxxxxx. S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx have made available to CSCA such personnel as has
been requested to answer any and all questions which CSCA may have had
concerning its investment in S&J. S&J is current in all of its required reports
with all governmental and local taxing agencies. No taxes are due any
governmental or local agency. S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx have provided to CSCA full
access to any and all information it desired concerning the business and
operations of S&J. S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx have made available to CSCA such
personnel as has been requested to answer any and all questions which CSCA may
have had concerning its investment in S&J. (g) No Undisclosed Liabilities or
Obligations. S&J has no obligations or liabilities of any nature (absolute,
accrued, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due, herein
"liabilities") except liabilities fully reflected or reserved in the balance
sheet dated September 30, 1999. (h) Litigation. There is no legal,
administrative, arbitration or other proceeding, claim or action of any nature
or investigation pending or threatened against S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx, or which
questions or challenges the validity of this Agreement or any action to be taken
by S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby, and S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx do not know or have
any reason to know of any valid basis for any such legal, administrative,
arbitration or other proceeding, claim or action of any nature or investigation.
S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx are not subject to any judgment, order or decree entered in
any lawsuit or proceeding which has an adverse effect on their business
practices or on their ability to acquire any property or conduct their business
in any area. (i) Compliance with Law. S&J is in compliance with all laws,
regulations and orders applicable to its business and neither S&J nor Xx.
Xxxxxxx have received any notification that they are in violation of any law,
regulation or order and no such violation exists. (j) Disclosure. No
representations or warranties made by S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx contain any untrue
statement of fact or omit to state any fact necessary in order to make the
statements herein or therein, in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading; further, there are no facts known to S&J and/or Xx.
Xxxxxxx which (either individually or in the aggregate) could or would
materially and adversely affect or involve any substantial possibility of having
a material, adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of
operations, assets, liabilities or businesses of S&J which have not been
disclosed in this Agreement.
2.3. Understandings of Xx. Xxxxxxx. Xx. Xxxxxxx acknowledges, understands and
agrees that: (a) Certificate. The certificate representing the CSCA Shares will
bear a legend restricting their transfer under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of
1933 and will be issued solely in his name. (b) No Securities Act Registration.
The CSCA Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any
applicable state law (collectively, the "Securities Act"). The CSCA Shares may
not be sold, offered for sale, transferred, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise
disposed of except in compliance with the Securities Act. CSCA has no
obligation, and does not intend, to cause the CSCA Shares to be registered under
the Securities Act, or to comply with any exemption under the Securities Act
that would permit a sale or sales of all or any portion of the CSCA Shares. The
legal consequences of the foregoing mean that Xx. Xxxxxxx must bear the economic
risk of his investment in the CSCA Shares for an indefinite period of time. If
he desires to sell or transfer all or any part of the CSCA Shares within the
restricted period, CSCA may require Xx. Xxxxxxx'x counsel to provide a legal
opinion that the transfer may be made without registration under the Securities
Act. (c) Lack of Agency Findings. No federal or state agency has made any
findings or determination as to the fairness of an investment in CSCA or any
recommendation or endorsement of this investment. (d) No Market for CSCA Shares.
There is presently only an extremely limited market for the CSCA Shares and no
market may exist in the future for any sale or sales of all or any portion
thereof. (e)Commitments to Investments. Xx. Xxxxxxx'x commitment to investments
that are no readily marketable is not disproportionate to his net worth and his
investment in the CSCA shares will not cause his commitment to become excessive.
(f) Financial Ability. Xx. Xxxxxxx has the financial ability to bear the
economic risks of this investment, has adequate means of providing for his
current needs, and has no need for liquidity in this investment. (g) High Risk
of Investment. Xx. Xxxxxxx has evaluated the high risks of investing in the CSCA
Shares and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters
in general and in particular with respect to this type of investment that he is
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the CSCA Shares.
(h) Opportunity to Investigate Investment. Xx. Xxxxxxx has been given the
opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from CSCA concerning the
terms and conditions of this investment and to obtain additional information
necessary to verify the accuracy of the information it desired in order to
evaluate his investment. In evaluating the suitability of an investment in the
CSCA Shares, he has not relied upon any representations or other information
(whether oral or written) other than that furnished to him by CSCA or the
representatives of CSCA. (i) Opportunity to Consult Professionals. Xx. Xxxxxxx
has had the opportunity to discuss with his professional, legal, tax and
financial advisers the suitability of an investment in the CSCA Shares for his
particular tax and financial situation and all information that he has provided
to CSCA concerning himself and his financial position is correct and complete.
(j) Reliance. In making the decision to purchase the CSCA Shares Xx. Xxxxxxx has
relied solely upon independent investigations made by him or on his behalf.
(k)Investment Purpose. Xx. Xxxxxxx is acquiring the CSCA Shares solely for his
own account, for investment purposes only, and is not purchasing with a view to,
or for, the resale, distribution, subdivision or fractionalization thereof.
ARTICLE III
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, COVENANT
3.1. Breach of Representations, Warranties and/or Covenants by CSCA: CSCA agrees
and accepts that, in the event of it being or becoming in material breach of any
or all representations, warranties or covenants given by it pursuant to ARTICLE
II Section 2.1 hereof, whether by purposeful act, negligence, accident on its
part or for no reason or otherwise, it has and will have no means or assets with
which to remedy such breach; therefore, in such circumstances, this Agreement
shall be rescinded forthwith upon such breach being evident and the S&J Shares
shall be returned to Xx. Xxxxxxx without cost or penalty, and S&J and Xx.
Xxxxxxx shall forthwith and forever be relieved of any and all obligations
undertaken by them, either individually or joint and severally, in entering into
and executing this Agreement after returning to CSCA the CSCA Shares.
3.2. Breach of Representations, Warranties and/or Covenants by S&J and/or Xx.
Xxxxxxx: S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx agree and accept that, in the event of their being
or becoming in material breach of any or all representations, warranties or
covenants given by either of them pursuant to ARTICLE II Section 2.2 hereof,
whether by purposeful act, negligence, accident on either of their parts or for
no reason or otherwise, the former management of CSCA may elect to notify S&J
and Xx. Xxxxxxx of CSCA's rescision of this Agreement and this Agreement shall
be deemed rescinded forthwith and the S&J Shares shall be returned to Xx.
Xxxxxxx without cost or penalty, and S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx shall forthwith and
forever be relieved of any and all obligations undertaken by them, either
individually or joint and severally, in entering into and executing this
Agreement after returning to CSCA the CSCA Shares.
ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS
4.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between
the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior
agreements, understandings, promises, warranties, covenants and representations
made by any party to the other concerning the subject matter and terms.
4.2. Modification. This Agreement may not be released, discharged, amended or
modified in any manner except by an instrument in writing signed by duly
authorized representatives of all parties.
4.3. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceabilty of any one or more of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of
any one or more of the other provisions, and this Agreement shall be construed
in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions are omitted.
4.4. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into and
shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Colorado.
4.5. Waivers. The failure of any party to insist on the performance of any of
the terms, conditions and/or covenants or to otherwise exercise any right shall
not be construed as a waiver of the future performance of any such term,
condition and/or covenant. Waiver on one occasion is not a waiver on any other
occasion.
4.6. Headings. The headings in the articles, sections and paragraphs are
included for convenience only and are not to be used in construing or
interpreting this Agreement.
4.7. Notice. All notices, demands, or requests shall be in writing and served
either personally, by certified mail, return receipt requested, by Federal
Express or other reputable overnight courier, or by facsimile, as follows:
If to CSCA: Cassco Capital Corporation
x/x X. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx.
0000 Xxxxxxxx, Xxx. 0000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
(000) 000-0000: FAX
If to S&J and/or Xx. Xxxxxxx:: Mr. X. X. Xxxxxxx
c/o S&J (Chatteris) Holdings Limited
Number One Xxxxxx Way Business Park
Xxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx XX00 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
000-00-0000-000000: FAX
4.8. Successor and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the
benefit of the parties, their respective successors, successors-in-title, heirs
and permitted assigns, if any, and each and every successor-in-interest to any
party, whether such successor acquires such interest by way of gift, purchase,
foreclosure, or by any other legal method, who shall hold such interest subject
to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be an original, but all counterparts shall together
constitute one and the same instrument.
4.10. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to receive a reimbursement of their reasonable attorneys' fees and
such other costs and expenses as are reasonably incurred in resolving the
dispute.
4.11. Expenses. Each party shall pay the expenses incurred by them under or in
connection with this Agreement, including counsel fees and the expenses of their
respective representatives.
4.12. Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The
representations, warranties and covenants shall survive execution and closing,
and shall be unaffected by any investigation made by any party at any time.
4.13. Further Assurances. At any time and from time to time after the Closing
Date, all parties shall execute such additional instruments and take such other
and further action as may be reasonably requested by any other party to carry
out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
4.14. Brokers. No party has engaged or is otherwise liable for any amount due or
to become due to any broker or sales agent in regards of the transactions giving
rise to and/or evidenced by this Agreement. In the event that any claim is
asserted by any person claiming a commission and/or finder's fee with respect to
this Agreement arising from any act, representation or promise of a party or
their representative(s), such party shall indemnify, save, defend and hold every
other party harmless from and against any and all such claims, as well as
against all related costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs.
THE PARTIES HAVE CAUSED THIS AGREEMENT TO BE EXECUTED AND DELIVERED ON THE DATE
FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN TO BECOME EFFECTIVE, IF AT ALL, AT CLOSING.
CASSCO CAPITAL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation ("CSCA")
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, President
S&J (Chatteris) HOLDINGS LIMITED, a United Kingdom corporation ("S&J")
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx, Managing Director
SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF S&J: XXXX XXXXXXX
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx, Individually and
as the majority shareholder of S&J
Schedule A
to
Plan and Agreement of Reorganization
By and Between
Cassco Capital Corporation and S&J (Chatteris) Holdings, Limited
Disclosure and Exception to Representations, Warranties and Covenants of CSCA to
S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx contained in Section 2.1.
I. The following are the only compensation arrangements outstanding and to be
paid as of December 1, 1999.
A. Contracts with Consultants Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx and Graham Hind dated July 15,
1999.
B. Legal Services contract with Xxxx X. Xxxxxx dated March 1, 1999.
II. CSCA has disclosed that 4,000,000 shares of its common stock pre-split
(57,143) post-split have not been accounted for and are issued in the names of
Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx. CSCA takes the position that said shares are not
validly issued or outstanding and has placed a stop transfer order with its
transfer agent, but this position has not been confirmed in a final judgment by
a court of competent jurisdiction and the certificates are unaccounted for by
CSCA.
Schedule B
to
Plan and Agreement of Reorganization
By and Between
Cassco Capital Corporation and S&J (Chatteris) Holdings, Limited
Disclosure and Exception to Representations, Warranties and Covenants of CSCA to
S&J and Xx. Xxxxxxx contained in Section 2.2.
I. Financial Statements. S&J was formed during 1998. No financial statements for
any period prior to this date exist as of December 1, 1999. Subsection 2.2(f) is
understood by the parties to refer to financial statements that will be prepared
and it is not understood to refer to currently existing financial statements.
II. Taxes Due. The parties acknowledge and understand that taxes are due to
governmental and local agencies not withstanding the language of Subsection
2.2(f) including the following: (I) payroll and net income contributions for
current periods; (ii) value added and property taxes for current periods; and
(iii) up to 750,000 of payroll tax arreages to be settled in installments
commencing November 30, 1999.
III. Undisclosed liabilities and obligations. The parties acknowledge and
understand that there are obligations entered into in the normal course of
business by S&J that have not individually been disclosed.
IV. Litigation. The parties acknowledge and understand that litigation and other
dispute resolution proceedings affecting S&J and its subsidiaries are in
progress, totaling in the aggregate less than 50,000 pounds sterling.
V. Collection Proceedings for Payroll Tax Arrearages. The parties acknowledge
and understand that proceedings by tax collection authorities have been
instituted for the collection of the payroll tax arrearages referenced in
paragraph II above.
