ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(this
“Agreement”),
made
as of the 12th day of December, 2006, is by and between AM Radio 790, Inc.,
a
Utah corporation (“Seller”) and KDWN License Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership (“KDWN”), and Xxxxxxx XX Acquisition Corp., a Delaware
corporation (“BFMA,” together, KDWN and BFMA are “Buyer”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Seller
holds a construction permit (FCC File No. BNP-20011010ABN and an application
for
modification thereto, FCC File No. BMP-20061101AEG, together, the “Permit”)
issued by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”)
for
radio broadcast station KBET(AM), 790 kHz, Winchester, Nevada, FCC Facility
ID
No. 136292 (the “Station”);
and
WHEREAS,
Seller
has filed an application with the FCC requesting a license to cover the Permit
(FCC File No. BL-20060714ACX, the “License Application”) and has received
program test authority (FCC File No. BPTA-20060711ADI) to operate the Station
pending a grant of the License Application and the issuance of a license to
cover the Permit (the “License”); and
WHEREAS,
Seller
and Xxxxxxx Broadcasting of Nevada, LLC (“Xxxxxxx Nevada”), an affiliate of
Buyer, have previously entered into an option agreement (the “Option
Agreement”), dated as of August 22, 2005, pursuant to which Xxxxxxx Nevada paid
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to Seller for Xxxxxxx Nevada’s right to
purchase the Station (the “Option Payment”); and
WHEREAS,
Seller
desires to sell and assign and Buyer desires to acquire and assume all of the
assets used or useful in connection with the operation of the Station, including
but not limited to the License when issued, whether existing on the date hereof
or acquired hereafter, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in
this Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE,
for
good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE
1
ASSETS
TO BE CONVEYED
1.1. Closing.
Subject
to Section 17.1 hereof and except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by Seller
and Buyer, the closing of this transaction (the “Closing”)
shall
take place on a date agreed upon by Buyer and Seller within five (5) business
days after all of the conditions specified in Sections 11.2 and 12.2 hereof
have
been fulfilled (or waived by the party entitled to waive such condition). The
Closing shall be held at 10:00 a.m. local Washington D.C. time at the offices
of
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx PLLC (“LS&L”),
or at
such other place and time as the parties may otherwise agree.
1.2. Station
Assets.
At the
Closing, Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and convey to Buyer, and Buyer
shall purchase from Seller, certain of the assets used in connection with the
business and operation of the Station, including but not limited to the
following assets:
(a)
Seller’s
rights in and to the Permit and License, and all other authorizations issued
to
Seller by any governmental authority and used in the conduct of the business
and
operation of the Station, including those listed in Schedule
1.2(a),
together with any additions thereto (including renewals or modifications of
such
licenses, permits and authorizations and applications therefor) between the
date
hereof and the Closing Date and all of Seller’s rights in and to the call
letters “KBET”;
(b)
Seller’s
right and interest in and to the licensed real property used as the tower and
transmitter sites of the Station, including the tower site License for the
Station, and the real property listed in Schedule
1.2(b),
and any
amendments thereto made between the date of execution of this Agreement and
the
Closing Date that Buyer expressly approves in writing to assume, including
but
not limited to any easements, rights of ingress and egress, and rights of way
associated therewith, and the buildings, towers, and fixtures located thereon
(the “Real Property”);
(c)
all
equipment and supplies, inventory, spare parts, and other tangible personal
property of every kind and description to be owned by Seller and used or useful
in the conduct of the business and operation of the Station, including but
not
limited to that which is listed in Schedule
1.2(c),
together with any replacements thereof and additions made thereto (the “Personal
Property”);
(d)
subject
to the provisions of Article 3 hereof, all of Seller’s rights under and interest
in the Contracts listed in Schedule
1.2(d)
hereto,
together with all of Seller’s rights under and interest in all Contracts entered
into or acquired by Seller between the date hereof and the Closing Date that
Buyer expressly agrees in writing to assume (the “Assumed
Contracts”);
(e)
all
of
Seller’s rights in and to any and all registered and unregistered trademarks,
trade names, service marks, franchises, copyrights, including registrations
and
applications for registration of any of them, jingles, logos, slogans, licenses,
patents, Internet domain names, Internet URLs, Internet web sites, content
and
databases, FCC authorizations and privileges, and other intangible property
rights and interests applied for, issued to or owned by Seller for use in the
conduct of the business and operation of the Station, including those listed
in
Schedule
1.2(e),
and
including the call letters “KBET,” together with any additions thereto between
the date hereof and the Closing Date (the “Intellectual
Property”);
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(f)
all
files, records, books of account, and logs relating to the Station, including,
without limitation, the Station’s public inspection files, filings with the FCC
related to the Station, invoices, statements, technical information and
engineering data relating to the Station, filings with the FCC and copies of
all
written Contracts to be assigned hereunder;
(g)
all
rights under manufacturers’ and vendors’ warranties as exist at Closing and
which relate to any of the Station Assets, as defined herein; and
(h)
all
computer software and programs used or held for use in the operation of the
Station.
The
assets to be transferred to Buyer hereunder are hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “Station Assets.” The Station Assets shall be transferred to
Buyer free and clear of any debts, Liens, or encumbrances of any kind or
nature.
1.3. Excluded
Assets.
The
Station Assets shall not include the following (the “Excluded Assets”):
(a)
Seller’s
books and records pertaining to the organization, existence or capitalization
of
Seller, and duplicate copies of such records as are necessary to enable Seller
to file tax returns and reports;
(b)
any
cash,
cash equivalents, or similar type investments of Seller, such as certificates
of
deposit, treasury bills, and other marketable securities on hand and/or in
banks; and
(c)
any
insurance policies, except for any rights that may be assigned pursuant to
Article 20 hereof.
ARTICLE
2
PURCHASE
PRICE
2.1. Purchase
Price.
The
total consideration to be paid by Buyer for the Station Assets shall be Two
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000), (the “Purchase
Price”),
subject to upward or downward adjustment, as the case may be, on and after
the
Closing Date, pursuant to Article 5.
2.2. Payment
of Purchase Price.
(a)
Xxxxxxx
Nevada has previously paid to Xxxx Xxxxxx & Co., LLC, as Escrow Agent,
$200,000.00 (the “Escrow Deposit”). Upon the filing of the FCC Application, as
defined below, Buyer shall pay to Seller an additional $500,000 by wire transfer
of immediately available federal funds (the “First Additional Deposit”). The
First Additional Deposit shall be used solely to repay debt owing by Seller
to
U.S. Capital, Inc., except as may be permitted by U.S. Capital. Schedule
2.2
hereto
lists all of the current outstanding obligations of Seller to U.S. Capital,
Inc.
Upon the grant of the License, Buyer shall pay to Seller additional $500,000
by
wire transfer of immediately available federal funds (the “Second Additional
Deposit”). The First Additional Deposit and the Second Additional Deposit shall
be secured by a security interest senior to all other liens and claims in the
Station Assets, except for the liens and claims of U.S. Capital, Inc., including
but not limited to the proceeds from any sale thereof, including any sale of
the
Permit or the License, such security interest to be evidenced by a Security
Agreement in the form of Exhibit
A
attached
hereto and incorporated by reference. Prior to payment by Buyer of the First
Additional Deposit, Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer one or more UCC-1
financing statements as may be necessary to perfect the security interests
of
Buyer in the collateral.
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(b)
At
the
Closing, the parties shall jointly instruct the Escrow Agent to pay the Escrow
Deposit to Seller, and the interest accrued thereon to Buyer. Buyer shall
receive a credit towards payment of the Purchase Price in the amount of the
Escrow Deposit paid to Seller. In addition, at the Closing, Buyer shall receive
a credit towards payment of the Purchase Price in the amount of the $50,000
Option Payment paid by Xxxxxxx Nevada to Seller, the First Additional Deposit,
and the Second Additional Deposit.
(c) Xxxxxxx
Nevada has provided a loan of $190,000 to Paragon Communications and
Advertising, Inc. (“Paragon”)
as
evidenced by a Promissory Note dated May 11, 2006. At the Closing, Buyer shall
cause Xxxxxxx Nevada to cancel the Promissory Note, and to release Paragon
from
its indebtedness under the Promissory Note, and Buyer shall be credited
$190,000, plus all interest accrued on the Promissory Note, towards payment
of
the Purchase Price.
(d)
At
the
Closing, Buyer shall pay to Seller, or as Seller otherwise designates in
writing, the balance of the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately
available funds pursuant to wire transfer instructions provided by
Seller.
ARTICLE
3
ASSUMPTION
OF OBLIGATIONS
3.1. Assumption
of Obligations.
Subject
to the provisions of this Article 3 and of Article 5 of this Agreement, at
the
Closing Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay, satisfy or discharge the
liabilities, obligations and commitments of Seller under the Station Assets
to
the extent that either (i) the obligations and liabilities relate to the period
after the Effective Time and arise out of events related to Buyer’s ownership of
the Station Assets or Buyer’s operation of the Station on or after the Effective
Time or (ii) the Purchase Price was reduced pursuant to Article 5 as a result
of
the proration or adjustment of such obligations and liabilities.
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3.2. Limitation.
Except
as set forth in Section 3.1 hereof, Buyer expressly does not, and shall not,
assume or be deemed to assume, under this Agreement or otherwise by reason
of
the transactions contemplated hereby, any liabilities, obligations or
commitments of Seller of any nature whatsoever and Seller shall at all times
indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and against any claim or liability
arising therefrom. Seller shall discharge all liabilities in a timely manner
as
they become due and payable. Any liabilities that exist or may arise that create
any Liens of any kind against any of the Station Assets shall be fully paid
by
Seller prior to or at Closing and Seller shall cause the Station Assets to
be
fully released from all such claims.
ARTICLE
4
REQUIRED
CONSENTS
4.1. FCC
Application.
The
assignment of the License as contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the
prior consent and approval of the FCC. No later than two (2) business days
after
the date that the parties execute this Agreement, Buyer and Seller shall file
the FCC Application. Seller and Buyer shall thereafter prosecute the FCC
Application with all reasonable diligence and otherwise use their best efforts
to obtain the grant of the FCC Application as expeditiously as practicable.
If
reconsideration or judicial review is sought with respect to the FCC Consent,
the party affected shall vigorously oppose such efforts for reconsideration
or
judicial review; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed
to
limit either party’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article 17
hereof.
4.2. Other
Governmental Consents.
Promptly after the date of this Agreement, the parties shall prepare and file
with the appropriate governmental authorities any other requests for approval
or
waiver that are required from such governmental authorities in connection with
the transactions contemplated hereby, and shall diligently and expeditiously
prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each other in the prosecution of,
such
requests for approval or waiver and all proceedings necessary to secure such
approvals and waivers.
ARTICLE
5
PRORATIONS
AND ALLOCATION
5.1. Proration
of Expenses.
All
revenues and expenses arising from the conduct of the business and operation
of
the Station, including expenses under the Assumed Contracts, and similar prepaid
and deferred items, shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller as of the
Effective Time. Such prorations shall be based upon the principle that Seller
shall be responsible for all liabilities and obligations incurred or accruing
in
connection with the operation of the Station until the Effective Time, and
Buyer
shall be responsible for such liabilities and obligations incurred by Buyer
thereafter. Such prorations shall include, without limitation, all ad valorem,
real estate and other property taxes, business and license fees, FCC regulatory
fees, utility expenses, liabilities and obligations under the Assumed Contracts,
rents and similar prepaid and deferred items, except taxes arising by reason
of
the transfer of the Station Assets as contemplated hereby, which shall be paid
in accordance with Section 14.2. To the extent not known, real estate taxes
shall be apportioned on the basis of taxes assessed for the preceding year,
with
a reapportionment as soon as the new tax rate and valuation can be ascertained.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be no adjustment for, and Seller
shall remain solely liable with respect to any obligations or liabilities not
being assumed by Buyer in accordance with Article 3 hereof.
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5.2. Payment
of Proration Items.
Three
(3) business days prior to Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a preliminary
list of all items to be prorated pursuant to Section 5.1 (the “Preliminary
Proration Schedule”),
and,
to the extent feasible, such prorations shall be credited against or added
to
the Purchase Price at Closing. In the event Buyer and Seller do not reach a
final agreement on such prorations and adjustments at Closing, Seller shall
deliver to Buyer a schedule of its proposed prorations and adjustments (the
“Proration
Schedule”)
no
later than forty-five (45) days after the Closing Date. The Proration Schedule
shall be conclusive and binding upon Buyer unless Buyer provides Seller with
written notice of objection (the “Notice
of Disagreement”)
within
ten (10) business days after Buyer’s receipt of the Proration Schedule, which
notice shall state the prorations of expenses proposed by Buyer (the
“Buyer’s
Proration Amount”).
Seller
shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of a Notice of Disagreement
to
accept or reject Buyer’s Proration Amount. If Seller rejects Buyer’s Proration
Amount, and the amount in dispute exceeds $5,000, the dispute shall be submitted
within ten (10) days to an accounting firm, mutually agreeable to the parties,
that is unaffiliated with either party (the “Referee”)
for
resolution, such resolution to be made within twenty (20) days after submission
to the Referee and to be final, conclusive and binding on Seller and Buyer.
Buyer and Seller agree to share equally the cost and expenses of the Referee,
but each party shall bear its own legal and other expenses, if any. If the
amount in dispute is equal to or less than $5,000, such amount shall be divided
equally between Buyer and Seller. Payment by Buyer or Seller, as the case may
be, of the proration amounts determined pursuant to this Section 5.2 shall
be
due five (5) business days after the last to occur of (i) Buyer’s acceptance of
the Proration Schedule or Buyer’s failure to give Seller a timely Notice of
Disagreement; (ii) Seller’s acceptance of Buyer’s Proration Amount or failure to
reject Buyer’s Proration Amount within ten (10) days after receipt of a Notice
of Disagreement; (iii) Seller’s rejection of Buyer’s Proration Amount in the
event the amount in dispute equals or is less than $5,000; and (iv) notice
to
Seller and Buyer of the resolution of the disputed amount by the Referee in
the
event that the amount in dispute exceeds $5,000. Any payment required by Seller
to Buyer or by Buyer to Seller, as the case may be, under this Section 5.2
shall
be paid by check or wire transfer of immediately available federal funds to
the
account of the payee with a financial institution in the United States as
designated by Seller in the Proration Schedule or by Buyer in the Notice of
Disagreement (or by separate notice in the event that Buyer does not send a
Notice of Disagreement). If either Buyer or Seller fails to pay when due any
amount under this Section 5.2, interest on such amount will accrue from the
date
payment was due to the date such payment is made at a per annum rate equal
to
the Prime Rate plus
two
percent (2%), and such interest shall be payable upon demand.
5.3. Allocation.
Buyer
and Seller shall use reasonable efforts to agree to an allocation of the
Purchase Price pursuant to the requirements of Section 1060 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 within 30 days after the Closing Date. The parties also
agree to use such Purchase Price allocation in completing and filing Internal
Revenue Code Form 8594 for federal income tax purposes.
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ARTICLE
6
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer
represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
6.1. Organization
and Standing.
KWDN is
a limited liability company___ organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware and is qualified, or as of the Closing
will be qualified, to do business in the State of Nevada. BFMA is a corporation
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
of
Delaware and is qualified, or as of the Closing will be qualified, to do
business in the State of Nevada.
6.2. Authorization
and Binding Obligation.
Buyer
each have all necessary power and authority to enter into and perform under
this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, and Buyer’s execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement has been duly and validly authorized
by all necessary action on its part. This Agreement has been duly executed
and
delivered by Buyer and constitutes its valid and binding obligation, enforceable
in accordance with its terms, except as limited by laws affecting creditors’
rights or equitable principles generally.
6.3. Absence
of Conflicting Agreements or Required Consents.
Except
as set forth in Article 4 with respect to FCC and other governmental consents,
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby by Buyer: (a) do and will not require
the consent of any third party; (b) do and will not violate any provisions
of
Buyer’s organizational documents; (c) do and will not violate any applicable
law, judgment, order, injunction, decree, rule, regulation or ruling of any
governmental authority to which Buyer is a party; and (d) do and will not,
either alone or with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both,
conflict with, constitute grounds for termination of or result in a breach
of
the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under any
agreement, instrument, license or FCC authorization to which Buyer is now
subject.
6.4. Absence
of Litigation.
There
is no claim, litigation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the best
of
Buyer’s knowledge, threatened against Buyer which seeks to enjoin or prohibit,
or which otherwise questions the validity of, any action taken or to be taken
in
connection with this Agreement.
6.5. Bankruptcy.
No
insolvency proceedings of any character, including without limitation,
bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with
creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Buyer, are pending or, to the
best of Buyer’s knowledge, threatened, and Buyer has not made any assignment for
the benefit of creditors or taken any action which would constitute the basis
for the institution of such insolvency proceedings.
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ARTICLE
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:
7.1. Organization
and Standing.
Seller
is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Utah, and has all necessary power and authority to own,
lease and operate the Station Assets between the date hereof and the Closing
Date.
7.2. Authorization
and Binding Obligation.
Seller
has all necessary power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby, and Seller’s execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement has been duly and validly authorized by all
necessary action on its part. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Seller and constitutes its valid and binding obligation,
enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by laws affecting
the enforcement of creditors’ rights or equitable principles
generally.
7.3. Absence
of Conflicting Agreements or Required Consents.
Except
as set forth in Article 4 with respect to FCC and other governmental consents
and/or as disclosed on Schedule
1.2(d),
the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation
of
the transactions contemplated hereby by Seller (a) do not and will not require
the consent of any third party; (b) do not and will not violate any provisions
of Seller’s organizational documents; (c) do not and will not violate any
applicable law, judgment, order, injunction, decree, rule, regulation or ruling
of any governmental authority to which Seller is a party or by which it or
the
Station Assets are bound; (d) do not and will not, either alone or with the
giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, conflict with, constitute
grounds for termination of or result in a breach of the terms, conditions or
provisions of, or constitute a default under any lease, contract, agreement,
instrument, license or permit to which either Seller or the Station Assets
are
now subject; and (e) do not and will not result in the creation of any lien,
charge or encumbrance on any of the Station Assets.
7.4. FCC
Authorizations.
(a)
Schedule
1.2(a)
contains
a true and complete list of the licenses and permits issued in connection with
the Station, including their expiration dates. Seller has delivered to Buyer
true and complete copies of such licenses and permits. The licenses, permits
and
authorizations listed in Schedule
1.2(a)
are
validly held (or when issued, will be validly held) by Seller, and are in full
force and effect. There are no applications pending before the FCC relating
to
the Station, except as listed on Schedule
1.2(a).
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(b)
There
are
no applications, complaints or proceedings pending or, to the best of Seller’s
knowledge, threatened before the FCC that may result in the revocation,
materially adverse modification, or suspension of the FCC authorizations
associated with the Station, or the imposition of any fines, forfeitures, or
other administrative actions with respect to the Station other than proceedings
affecting the broadcasting industry generally.
(c)
There
are
no facts which, under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the
existing rules and regulations of the FCC, would disqualify Seller as the
assignor of the License, when issued.
7.5. Title
to and Condition of Real Property.
(a)
Schedule
1.2(b)
contains
descriptions of all of Seller’s interests, including licensed interests,
easements and rights in and agreements with respect to the Real Property. The
Real Property and the use thereof by Seller comply in all respects with all
applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations of federal, state
and local governmental authorities, including, without limitation, those
relating to zoning. All improvements upon the Real Property and the present
use
thereof at Closing comply or conform in all material respects with all deed
restrictions, restrictive covenants, building codes, and federal, state and
local laws, regulations and ordinances, and no permits, licenses or certificates
pertaining to ownership or operation of the Real Property, other than those
that
are transferable with the Real Property, are required by any federal, state
or
local government, agency, board or other governmental authority having
jurisdiction over the Real Property. All improvements are in good working
condition and repair, insurable at standard rates, and in compliance with the
rules and regulations of the FCC, the Federal Aviation Administration and all
other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations. There are no structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air
conditioning, heating or other defects in the improvements on the Real Property.
All towers located upon the Real Property are structurally sound, comply with
current wind-loading requirements and not be in need of repair or maintenance.
There are no modifications or improvements to the Real Property required to
bring it into compliance with any law, notwithstanding that Seller’s current
operations on the Real Property may be grandfathered or otherwise subject to
an
exception, exemption or waiver. Seller has paid, or shall at or prior to Closing
will pay, all amounts owed to any contractor, architect or subcontractor for
labor or materials performed, rendered or supplied in connection with the Real
Property; and all contributions required to have been paid by a landlord or
Seller in connection with the construction of, or modification to, any licensed
Real Property have been or will be paid at or prior to Closing.
(b)
Seller
has not received any notice of any appropriation, eminent domain proceeding,
condemnation or like proceeding, or of any violation of any applicable zoning
law, regulation or other law, order, regulation or requirement affecting the
Real Property or the improvements thereon, or of the need for any material
repair, remedy, construction, alteration or installation with respect to the
Real Property or improvements thereon, or any material change in the means
or
methods of conducting operations thereon.
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(c)
Seller
has valid and subsisting licensed interests, insurable at standard rates, to
the
Real Property, free and clear of all Liens, of any nature whatsoever, and
without any reservation or exclusion of any mineral, timber, or other rights
or
interests, except for liens disclosed on Schedule
1.2(b).
(d)
All
towers, guy anchors, and buildings and other improvements included in the
Station Assets shall be located entirely on the Real Property.
(e)
Seller
has delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of all deeds, Licenses and
easements held by Seller pertaining to the Real Property and copies of all
title
policies and surveys in its possession pertaining to the Real Property. The
Real
Property, including the improvements thereon (i) are in good condition and
repair, and (ii) are available for immediate use in the conduct of the business
and operations of the Station.
(f)
Seller
has full legal and practical access to the Real Property, including to the
towers located upon the Real Property, and all easements, rights-of-way, and
real property licenses included in the Real Property shall have been properly
recorded in the appropriate public recording offices.
7.6. Title
to and Condition of Personal Property.
Seller
is the sole owner of the Personal Property and has good and marketable title
to
all Personal Property free and clear of all Liens. Seller possesses full right
to sell or dispose of the Personal Property as Seller may choose. Following
Closing, no other person or entity will have any claim, right, title, or
interest in, or Lien against, the Personal Property. All of the items of
tangible personal property and facilities included in the Station Assets are
in
good operating condition and repair (reasonable wear and tear excepted), are
be
insurable at standard rates, have been properly maintained in accordance with
industry standards, are performing satisfactorily and in accordance with
standards of good engineering practice, comply in all respects with applicable
rules and regulations of the FCC, the terms of the Permit (and, when issued,
the
License), and with other applicable federal, state and local statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and are be available for immediate use in
the
operation of the Station. Seller has no knowledge of any defect in the condition
or operation of any item of Personal Property which is reasonably likely to
have
a material adverse effect on the operations of the Station. All items of
transmitting and studio equipment included in the Personal Property will permit
the Station to operate in accordance with the terms of the Permit and, when
issued, the License, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and with all
other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
7.7. Contracts.
Seller
has delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of all written Assumed Contracts
and true and complete memoranda of all oral Assumed Contracts, including any
amendments and other modifications to such Assumed Contracts. The Assumed
Contracts constitute valid and binding obligations of Seller and, to the best
of
Seller’s knowledge, of all other parties thereto, and are in full force and
effect as of the date hereof. Seller is not in default under any of the Assumed
Contracts and, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, the other parties to such
Assumed Contracts are not in default thereunder. Seller has not received or
given written notice of any default thereunder from or to any of the other
parties thereto. Except as disclosed on Schedule
1.2(d),
at
Closing Seller has all requisite power and authority to assign its rights under
the Assumed Contracts to Buyer in accordance with this Agreement on terms and
conditions no less favorable than those in effect on the date hereof, and such
assignment will not affect the validity, enforceability or continuity of any
such Assumed Contracts.
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7.8. Intellectual
Property.
Schedule
1.2(e)
lists
all Intellectual Property applied for, issued to or owned by Seller for use
in
the operation of the Station, or under which Seller is licensed or franchised
to
be assigned hereunder, all of which rights and interests are issued to or owned
by Seller, or if licensed or franchised to Seller, are valid and uncontested.
Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of all documents, if any, establishing
such
rights, licenses or other authority. There is no pending or, to the best of
Seller’s knowledge, threatened proceeding or litigation affecting or with
respect to the Intellectual Property. Seller is not infringing upon or otherwise
acting adversely to any trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names,
copyrights, patents, patent applications, internet domain names, know-how,
methods, or processes owned by any other person or persons, and there is no
claim or action pending, or to the knowledge of Seller threatened, with respect
thereto. The Intellectual Property listed on Schedule
1.2(e)
comprises all material intangible property interests used or held for use in
connection with the Station.
7.9. Taxes.
Seller
has duly, timely and in the required manner filed all federal, state, local
and
foreign income, franchise, sales, use, property, excise, and other tax returns
and forms required to be filed, and has paid in full or discharged all taxes,
assessments, excises, interest, penalties, deficiencies and losses required
to
be paid. As of the time of filing, such returns were true, complete and correct
in all material respects. There are no governmental investigations or other
legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pending, or to the best of Seller’s
knowledge, threatened pursuant to which Seller is or could be made liable for
any taxes, penalties, interest, or other charges, the liability for which could
extend to Buyer as transferee of the Station, or could result in a Lien on
any
of the Station Assets, and no event has occurred that could impose on Buyer
any
transferee liability for any taxes, penalties, or interest due or to become
due
from Seller.
7.10. Bankruptcy.
No
insolvency proceedings of any character, including without limitation,
bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with
creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of the Station
Assets, are pending or, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, threatened, and
Seller has not made any assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken any
action which would constitute the basis for the institution of such insolvency
proceedings.
7.11. Environmental
Matters.
(a)
There has been no release, nor is there a threat of a release, of any Hazardous
Substance or Hazardous Waste at or from the Real Property by Seller; (b) to
the
best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no Hazardous Substances or Hazardous
Wastes present on the Real Property except for ordinary quantities of properly
stored Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Wastes found in consumer or commercial
products that are used in the normal course of broadcast station operations,
including grounds and building operation and maintenance; (c) to the best of
Seller’s knowledge, there are no aboveground or underground storage tanks,
whether in use or closed, on or under the Real Property; and (d) to the best
of
Seller’s knowledge, neither the Real Property, equipment or installations on the
Real Property nor any Personal Property contain PCBs or asbestos in quantities
sufficient to mandate the labeling or removal of such PCBs or asbestos in
accordance with federal, state or local government environmental standards
or to
warrant the imposition of any penalty, civil or criminal, against Seller. The
terms “Hazardous
Substance”
and
“Hazardous
Waste”
shall
have the meanings set forth in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
as
amended from time to time, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from time to time, any other
applicable Environmental Law, and the regulations promulgated under all such
laws. Seller has obtained all environmental, health and safety permits necessary
for the operation of the Station, all such permits are in full force and effect,
and the Seller is in compliance with the terms and conditions of all such
permits. Seller has not received any notice, nor does Seller have any knowledge
of any administrative or judicial investigations, proceedings or actions with
respect to violations, alleged, or proved, of any Environmental Law involving
Station operations or the Real Property.
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7.12. UCC
Financing Statements.
All of
the Station Assets have been located in the State of Nevada following their
acquisition by Seller and except as listed in Schedule
7.12, no
party
has filed a deed of trust, mortgage or UCC financing statement with respect
to
the Station Assets.
7.13 Insurance.
The
Station Assets are insured against loss, damage, or injury in amounts customary
in the broadcast industry.
7.14 Compliance
With Laws.
Seller
is in compliance with all laws, regulations and governmental orders applicable
to the construction and operation of the Station. Seller is not in default
or in
violation of any law, regulation, court order, or order of any federal, state,
municipal, foreign or other government department, board, bureau, agency, or
instrumentality, wherever located, that would materially adversely affect
construction or operation of the Station, Station Assets, the Permit or, when
issued, the License, including but not limited to state and federal
environmental laws and regulations. There is no pending or threatened
investigation, audit, review or other examination of the Station, Station
Assets, the Permit or, when issued, the License and Seller is not subject to
any
order, agreement, memorandum of understanding or other regulatory enforcement
action or proceeding with or by the FCC or any other federal or state
governmental agency having supervisory or regulatory authority with respect
to
the Station, Station Assets, the Permit or, when issued, the License, nor is
Seller aware of any basis for any such investigation or audit.
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ARTICLE
8
COVENANTS
OF BUYER
8.1. Notification.
Buyer
shall notify Seller of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding
pending or threatened against Buyer which challenges the transactions
contemplated hereby, including any challenges to the FCC Application, and shall
use reasonable efforts to remove any such impediment to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
8.2. No
Inconsistent Action.
Buyer
shall not take any action materially inconsistent with its obligations under
this Agreement or that would hinder or delay the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
ARTICLE
9
COVENANTS
OF SELLER
9.1. Interim
Operation.
Between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, except with the prior written
consent of Buyer:
(a)
Seller
shall not sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the
Station Assets, except where replaced by a like asset;
(b)
Seller
shall not create, assume or permit to exist any mortgage, Lien, pledge, or
encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon the Station Assets;
(c)
Seller
shall operate the Station in compliance with the FCC’s rules and regulations,
the Permit, and when issued, the License, and with all other applicable laws,
regulations, rules and orders, including without limitation by performing all
tests and measurements required in connection with the construction of the
Station;
(d)
Seller
shall comply in all respects with the Assumed Contracts, and shall not, without
the express written consent of Buyer, modify, amend, cancel or terminate any
of
the Assumed Contracts;
(e)
Seller
shall promptly notify Buyer of any default by, or claim of default against,
any
party under any of the Assumed Contracts, and any event or condition which,
with
notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of default under
such;
(f)
Seller
shall maintain insurance policies on the Station Assets as is customary in
the
broadcast industry; and
(g)
Seller
shall maintain the Station Assets in good operating condition; repair or replace
all items of Personal Property at time intervals consistent with prior practice;
maintain adequate supplies of spare parts consistent with past practices; and
repair or replace (subject to Article 20) any Station Asset that may be damaged
or destroyed with items of equal or greater value and utility.
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9.2.
Access
to Station.
Between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Seller shall give Buyer and
Buyer’s counsel, accountants, engineers and other representatives, reasonable
access during normal business hours to all of Seller’s properties, records and
employees relating to the Station, and shall furnish Buyer with all information
related to the Station that Buyer reasonably requests. The rights of Buyer
under
this Section 9.2 shall not be exercised in such a manner as to interfere
unreasonably with or disrupt the business or operation of the
Station.
9.3. Notification.
If
Seller receives notice thereof or otherwise becomes aware of same, Seller shall
notify Buyer of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding pending
or threatened against Seller which challenges the transactions contemplated
hereby, including any challenges to the FCC Application, and shall use its
reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to remove any such
impediment to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
9.4. Third-Party
Consents.
Seller
shall use its best efforts to obtain the consent of any third party necessary
for the assignment to Buyer of any Assumed Contract to be assigned
hereunder.
9.5. Closing
Covenant.
On the
Closing Date, Seller shall transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Buyer the
Station Assets as provided in Article 1 of this Agreement.
9.6. No
Inconsistent Action.
Seller
shall not take any action which is materially inconsistent with its obligations
under this Agreement or that would hinder or delay the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
9.7 Non-Solicitation.
Seller
shall not offer or solicit offers, or entertain or discuss any offer, to sell
the Station or any of the Station Assets, including but not limited to the
Permit and the License, when issued, nor shall it permit its principals, brokers
or other representatives to offer, to solicit offers, or entertain or discuss
any offer to sell, any interest in the Station or any of the Station Assets,
including but not limited to the Permit and the License, when issued, to third
parties unless Buyer has expressly consented thereto in writing.
ARTICLE
10
JOINT
COVENANTS
10.1. Conditions.
If any
event should occur between the date hereof and the Closing, either within or
without the control of any party hereto, which would prevent fulfillment of
the
conditions upon the obligations of any party to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, the parties shall use their reasonable efforts
to cure the event as expeditiously as possible.
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10.2. Commercially
Reasonable Efforts.
Between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing, each party shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to cause the fulfillment at the earliest practicable date
of
all of the conditions to the obligations of the other party to consummate the
sale and purchase under this Agreement.
10.3. Control
of Station.
Between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing, Buyer shall not, directly or
indirectly, control, supervise or direct the operations of the Station. Such
operations shall be the sole responsibility of Seller.
10.4. Confidentiality.
Buyer
and Seller shall each keep confidential all information obtained by it with
respect to the other in connection with this Agreement, and if the transactions
contemplated hereby are not consummated for any reason, each shall return to
the
other, without retaining a copy thereof, any schedules, documents or other
written information, including all financial information, obtained from the
other in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby, except where such information is known or available through other lawful
sources or where such party is advised by counsel that its disclosure is
required in accordance with applicable law.
10.5. Access
to Records.
For a
period of two (2) years from the Closing Date, each party to this Agreement
shall provide to the other party access during normal business hours to such
financial records as may be necessary for either party to prepare any required
tax filings.
10.6 Environmental
Studies.
Buyer
may obtain, within forty-five (45) calendar days after the execution of this
Agreement, a completed Phase I environmental audit report (the “Phase
I Report”)
regarding the Real Property. The cost of the Phase I Report shall be paid by
Buyer. The Phase I Report shall be reasonably satisfactory to Buyer in all
respects, and Buyer agrees to notify Seller of any objection to the status
of
the Phase I Report within ten (10) business days after Buyer’s receipt of the
Phase I Report. To the extent Buyer does not notify Seller within such ten
(10)
day period of any objection to the Phase I Report, Buyer hereby waives any
right
to refuse to consummate this Agreement or to terminate this Agreement as a
result of any noncompliance with Environmental Laws disclosed in the Phase
I
Report. If, in Buyer’s reasonable judgment, a Phase II environmental audit
report (“Phase
II Report”)
is
necessary in light of the contents of the Phase I Report and Buyer has timely
objected to the applicable Phase I Report, Buyer shall obtain such Phase II
Report within thirty (30) calendar days following Buyer’s objection to the Phase
I Report, at Buyer’s sole expense, which shall be satisfactory to Buyer in all
respects. In the event that a Phase I Report and/or a Phase II report discloses
an environmental condition or matter which is reasonably unsatisfactory to
Buyer
and to which Buyer objects on a timely basis, Seller shall have sixty (60)
calendar days from Seller’s receipt of notice to remediate and eliminate such
condition or matter and bring such Real Property into compliance with all
Environmental Laws. If the environmental condition or matter is not remediated
and eliminated by Seller within the prescribed 60 day period, Buyer may
terminate this Agreement, without any further liability hereunder.
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10.7. Title
Insurance and Surveys.
Within
thirty (30) after the execution of this Agreement, at Buyer’s option, Buyer may
obtain at Buyer’s expense: (a) a commitment for an ALTA title insurance policy
related to the Real Property reasonably acceptable to Buyer (the “Title”);
or
(b) a staked-on-ground boundary survey of the Real Property reasonably
acceptable to Buyer, certified current as of the date of delivery thereof,
prepared by a duly licensed and registered land surveyor acceptable to Buyer
(the “Survey”).
The
Title and the Survey will be ordered by the Buyer, and shall in all respects
be
reasonably acceptable to Buyer. Buyer agrees to notify Seller of any objection
to the status of the Title and/or Survey within ten (10) business days after
Buyer’s receipt of the Title and Survey. In the event that the Title and/or
Survey are reasonably unsatisfactory to Buyer and Buyer has timely objected
thereto, Seller shall have sixty (60) calendar days from Seller’s receipt of
notice to eliminate such condition or matter. If the condition or matter is
not
eliminated by Seller within the prescribed 60 day period, Buyer may terminate
this Agreement, without any further liability hereunder.
ARTICLE
11
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO BUYER’S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE
The
obligations of Buyer hereunder are, at its option, subject to satisfaction,
at
or prior to the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:
11.1. Representations,
Warranties and Covenants.
(a)
All
representations and warranties of Seller made in this Agreement shall be true
and complete in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date as if made
on and as of that date.
(b)
All
of
the terms, covenants and conditions to be complied with and performed by Seller
on or prior to Closing Date shall have been complied with or performed in all
material respects.
11.2. Governmental
Consents.
The
conditions specified in Article 4 of this Agreement shall have been satisfied,
and the FCC Consent shall have been granted and become a Final Order, provided
that Buyer may waive the requirement that the FCC Consent shall have become
a
Final Order. If the Closing occurs before the FCC Consent has become a Final
Order, the parties will, at Buyer’s option, enter into a mutually acceptable
unwind agreement. Buyer shall have received any necessary governmental
approvals.
11.3. Governmental
Authorizations.
Seller
shall be the lawful holder of the License and all other material licenses,
permits and other authorizations listed in Schedule
1.2(a),
and
there shall not have been any modification of any of such licenses, permits
and
other authorizations which would have a material adverse effect on the
operations of the Station. No proceeding shall be pending which seeks or the
effect of which reasonably could be to revoke, cancel, fail to renew, suspend
or
modify adversely any of the permits or any other material licenses, permits
or
other authorizations relating to the Station.
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11.4. Adverse
Proceedings.
No
suit, action, claim or governmental proceeding shall be pending against, and
no
order, decree or judgment of any court, agency or other governmental authority
shall have been rendered against, any party hereto that would render it
unlawful, as of the Closing Date, to effect the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement in accordance with its terms.
11.5. Deliveries.
Seller
shall have made or stand willing to make all the deliveries required under
Section 13.1.
11.6. Transmitter
Site Obligations.
Seller
shall have completed the items on Schedule
11.6
hereto
to Buyer’s reasonable satisfaction.
ARTICLE
12
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO SELLER’S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE
The
obligations of Seller hereunder are subject to satisfaction, at or prior to
the
Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:
12.1. Representations,
Warranties and Covenants.
(a)
All
representations and warranties made by Buyer in this Agreement shall be true
and
complete in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date as if made
on
and as of that date.
(b)
All
the terms, covenants and conditions to be complied with and performed by Buyer
under this Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been complied
with or performed in all material respects.
12.2. Governmental
Consents.
The
conditions specified in Article 4 of this Agreement shall have been satisfied,
and the FCC Consent shall have been granted.
12.3. Adverse
Proceedings.
No
suit, action, claim or governmental proceeding shall be pending against, and
no
order, decree or judgment of any court, agency or other governmental authority
shall have been rendered against any party hereto that would render it unlawful,
as of the Closing Date, to effect the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement in accordance with its terms.
12.4. Deliveries.
Buyer
shall have made or stand willing to make all the deliveries required under
Section 13.2.
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ARTICLE
13
DOCUMENTS
TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING
13.1. Documents
to be Delivered by Seller.
At the
Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the following:
(a)
a
certificate of an officer of Seller, dated the Closing Date, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, certifying to the fulfillment of
the
conditions set forth in Sections 11.1 through 11.6 hereof;
(b)
instruments
of conveyance and transfer, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
counsel to Buyer, effecting the sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance of
the
Station Assets to Buyer, including, but not limited to, the
following:
(i) assignment
of the License and other licenses, permits and registrations included in the
Station Assets;
(ii) xxxx
of
sale for all Personal Property;
(iii) assignment
of the Assumed Contracts;
(iv) assignment
of the tower site License for the Station.
(c)
resolutions
of Seller’s Board of Directors authorizing the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement, certified by an officer of Seller;
(d)
UCC
Termination Statements with respect to Liens which have been placed of record
on
the Station Assets;
(e)
a
general
warranty deed for all owned Real Property, if any, included in the Station
Assets, in a form acceptable in all material respects to Buyer;
(f)
Certificates
of Good Standing of Seller issued by the states of Utah and Nevada;
(g)
confirmation
from the United States Department of Reclamation that Seller is in good standing
with respect to the tower site License constituting the Real
Property;
(h)
consents
from third parties required for the assignment of the Assumed Contracts;
and
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(i)
such
other documents as may reasonably be requested by Buyer’s counsel.
13.2. Buyer
Deliveries.
At the
Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller the following:
(a)
a
certificate of an officer of Buyer, dated the Closing Date, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Seller, certifying to the fulfillment
of
the conditions specified in Sections 12.1 through 12.4 hereof;
(b)
wire
transfer of immediately available funds as provided in Section 2.2;
(c)
instruments,
in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Seller and its counsel,
pursuant to which Buyer assumes obligations, liabilities and commitments as
provided in Article 3; and
(d)
such
other documents as may reasonably be requested by Seller’s counsel.
ARTICLE
14
FEES
AND EXPENSES;
TRANSFER TAXES
14.1. Governmental
Filing or Grant Fees.
Except
as otherwise specified herein, any filing or grant fees imposed by any
governmental authority, the consent of which is required for the transactions
contemplated hereby, shall be paid by the party making such filing, except
that
the filing fees incurred pursuant to Article 4 in connection with the FCC
Application, shall be borne equally by Buyer and Seller.
14.2. Transfer
Taxes.
Any
taxes arising by reason of the transfer of the Station Assets as contemplated
hereby shall be paid equally by Seller and Buyer.
14.3. Expenses.
Each
party hereto shall be solely responsible for and shall pay all costs and
expenses incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, preparation and
performance of and compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
15
BROKER’S
COMMISSION OR FINDER’S FEE
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15.1. Buyer’s
Representation and Agreement to Indemnify.
Buyer
represents and warrants to Seller that, except as regards Xxxx X. Xxxxxx &
Company, LLC (“Broker”),
neither it nor any person or entity acting on its behalf has agreed to pay
a
commission, finder’s fee or similar payment in connection with this Agreement or
any matter related hereto to any person or entity, nor has it or any person
or
entity acting on its behalf taken any action on which a claim for any such
payment could be based. At the Closing, Buyer shall pay Forty-Three Thousand
Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($43,750.00), which represents one half of the
commission that will be owed to the Broker. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold
Seller harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of a claim by any
person or entity other than Broker, based on any such arrangement or agreement
made or alleged to have been made by Buyer.
15.2. Seller’s
Representation and Agreement to Indemnify.
Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer that, except as regards Broker, neither it
nor
any person or entity acting on its behalf has agreed to pay a commission,
finder’s fee or similar payment in connection with this Agreement or any matter
related hereto to any person or entity, nor has it or any person or entity
acting on its behalf taken any action on which a claim for any such payment
could be based. At the Closing, Seller shall pay Forty-Three Thousand Seven
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($43,750.00), which represents one half of the commission
that will be owed to the Broker. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer
harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of a claim by any person or
entity other than Broker, based on any such arrangement or agreement made or
alleged to have been made by Seller.
ARTICLE
16
INDEMNIFICATION
16.1. Indemnification
by Seller.
Notwithstanding the Closing, Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold
Buyer harmless against and with respect to, and shall reimburse Buyer
for:
(a)
Any
and
all losses, direct or indirect, liabilities, or damages resulting from any
untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment of any covenant
or
obligation by Seller contained herein or in any certificate, document or
instrument delivered to Buyer hereunder;
(b)
Any
and
all obligations of Seller not assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement;
(c)
Any
and
all losses, liabilities or damages resulting from the construction, operation
or
ownership of the Station prior to the Effective Time, or Seller’s acts or
omissions generally, including but not limited to any and all liabilities not
assumed by Buyer pursuant to Article 3 hereof;
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(d)
Any
and
all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs
and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any
of
the foregoing or incurred in opposing the imposition thereof, or in enforcing
this indemnity, subject to the notice and opportunity to remedy requirements
of
Section 16.3 hereof; and
(e)
Interest
at the Prime Rate on any reimbursable expense or loss incurred by Buyer from
the
date of payment, in the case of a reimbursable expense, and from the date of
incurrence, in the case of any other losses, until the date of reimbursement
by
Seller.
16.2. Indemnification
by Buyer.
Notwithstanding the Closing, Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the
Seller harmless against and with respect to, and shall reimburse the Seller
for:
(a)
Any
and
all losses, direct or indirect, liabilities, or damages resulting from any
untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment of any covenant
or
obligation by Buyer contained herein or in any certificate, document or
instrument delivered to Seller hereunder;
(b)
Any
and
all obligations of Seller assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement;
(c)
Any
and
all losses, liabilities or damages resulting from the operation or ownership
of
the Station by Buyer on and after the Effective Time, or Buyer’s acts or
omissions generally, including but not limited to any and all liabilities
assumed by Buyer pursuant to Article 3 hereof;
(d)
Any
and
all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs
and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any
of
the foregoing or incurred in opposing the imposition thereof, or in enforcing
this indemnity, subject to the notice and opportunity to remedy requirements
of
Section 16.3 hereof; and
(e)
Interest
at the Prime Rate on any reimbursable expense or loss incurred by Seller from
the date of payment, in the case of a reimbursable expense, and from the date
of
incurrence, in the case of any other losses, until the date of reimbursement
by
Buyer.
16.3. Procedure
for Indemnification.
The
procedure for indemnification shall be as follows:
(a)
The
party
seeking indemnification under this Article 16 (the “Claimant”)
shall
give notice to the party from whom indemnification is sought (the “Indemnitor”)
of any
claim, whether solely between the parties or brought by a third party,
specifying (i) the factual basis for the claim, and (ii) the amount of the
claim. If the claim relates to an action, suit or proceeding filed by a third
party against Claimant, notice shall be given by Claimant within fifteen (15)
business days after written notice of the action, suit or proceeding was given
to Claimant. In all other circumstances, notice shall be given by Claimant
within thirty (30) days after Claimant becomes, or should have become, aware
of
the facts giving rise to the claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Claimant’s
failure to give Indemnitor timely notice shall not preclude Claimant from
seeking indemnification from Indemnitor except to the extent that Claimant’s
failure has materially prejudiced Indemnitor’s ability to defend the claim or
litigation.
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(b)
With
respect to claims between the parties, following receipt of notice from the
Claimant of a claim, the Indemnitor shall have thirty (30) calendar days to
make
any investigation of the claim that the Indemnitor deems necessary or desirable.
For the purposes of this investigation, the Claimant agrees to make available
to
the Indemnitor and/or its authorized representatives the information relied
upon
by the Claimant to substantiate the claim. If the Claimant and the Indemnitor
cannot agree as to the validity and amount of the claim within the 30-day period
(or any mutually agreed upon extension thereof), the Claimant may seek
appropriate legal remedy.
(c)
With
respect to any claim by a third party as to which the Claimant is entitled
to
indemnification hereunder, the Indemnitor shall have the right at its own
expense to participate in or assume control of the defense of the claim, and
the
Claimant shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor, subject to reimbursement
for
actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Claimant as the result of a
request by the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor elects to assume control of the
defense of any third-party claim, the Claimant shall have the right to
participate in the defense of the claim as its own expense. If the Indemnitor
does not elect to assume control or otherwise participate in the defense of
any
third party claim, Claimant may, but shall have no obligation to, defend or
settle such claim or litigation in such manner as it deems appropriate, and
in
any event Indemnitor shall be bound by the results obtained by the Claimant
with
respect to the claim (by default or otherwise) and shall promptly reimburse
Claimant for the amount of all expenses (including the amount of any judgment
rendered), legal or otherwise, incurred in connection with such claim or
litigation. The Indemnitor shall be subrogated to all rights of the Claimant
against any third party with respect to any claim for which indemnity was
paid.
16.4. Limitations.
Neither
Seller nor Buyer shall have any obligation to the other party for any matter
described in Section 16.1 or Section 16.2, as the case may be, except upon
compliance by the other party with the provisions of this Article 16,
particularly Section 16.3. Neither party shall be required to indemnify the
other party under this Article 16 for any breach of any representation or
warranty contained in this Agreement unless written notice of a claim under
this
Article 16 was received by the party within the pertinent survival period
specified in Article 18 of this Agreement.
16.5. Sole
Remedy.
After
the Closing, the right to indemnification under this Article 16 shall be the
exclusive remedy of any party in connection with any breach by another party
of
its representations, warranties and covenants.
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ARTICLE
17
TERMINATION
RIGHTS
17.1. Termination.
This
Agreement may be terminated by Buyer, pursuant to the terms of Sections 10.6
and
10.7 hereof. This Agreement may be terminated by either Buyer or Seller if
the
party seeking to terminate is not in material default or breach of this
Agreement, upon written notice to the other upon the occurrence of any of the
following:
(a)
if,
on or
prior to the Closing Date, the other party defaults in any material respect
in
the observance or in the due and timely performance of any of its covenants
or
agreements contained herein and such default has not been cured within twenty
(20) business days from receipt of written notice of default from the
non-defaulting party;
(b)
if
the
FCC denies the FCC Application by Final Order, or designates it for a trial-type
hearing; or
(c)
if
there
shall be in effect any judgment, final decree or order that would prevent or
make unlawful the Closing;
In
the
event Buyer terminates this Agreement pursuant to this Section 17.1, the Escrow
Deposit, including all interest earned thereon, the First Additional Deposit,
and the Second Additional Deposit shall be promptly refunded to
Buyer.
17.2. Liability.
The
termination of this Agreement under Section 17.1 hereof shall not relieve any
party of any liability for breach of this Agreement prior to the date of
termination.
ARTICLE
18
SURVIVAL
OF REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES
AND COVENANTS
The
representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and agreements contained
in
this Agreement or in any certificate, document or instrument delivered pursuant
to this Agreement are and will be deemed and construed to be continuing
representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and agreements and shall
survive the Closing for a period of two years after the Closing Date. No claim
may be brought under this Agreement or any other certificate, document or
instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement unless written notice describing
in reasonable detail the nature and basis of such claim is given on or prior
to
the last day of the applicable survival period. In the event such a notice
is
given, the right to indemnification with respect thereto shall survive the
applicable survival period until such claim is finally resolved and any
obligations thereto are fully satisfied. Any investigation by or on behalf
of
any party hereto shall not constitute a waiver as to enforcement of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained herein.
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ARTICLE
19
REMEDIES
UPON DEFAULT
19.1. Default
by Seller.
Seller
recognizes that upon a default of this Agreement by Seller, monetary damages
alone will not be adequate, and Buyer shall therefore be entitled in the event
of a default by Seller, in addition to bringing suit at law or equity for money
or other damages or for indemnification under Article 16 hereof, to obtain
specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. In any action to enforce
the provisions of this Agreement, Seller shall waive the defense that there
is
an adequate remedy at law or equity and agree that Buyer shall have the right
to
obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement without being
required to prove actual damages, post bond or furnish other security. In
addition, Buyer shall be entitled to obtain from Seller court costs and
reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by it in enforcing its rights hereunder,
plus interest at the Prime Rate on the amount of any judgment obtained against
Seller from the date of default until the date of payment of the judgment.
As a
condition to seeking specific performance, Buyer shall not be required to have
tendered the Purchase Price specified in Section 2.1 of this Agreement, but
shall be required to demonstrate that it is willing and able to do so and to
perform its other closing obligations in all respects.
19.2. Default
by Buyer.
If the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not consummated as a result
of
Buyer’s default of this Agreement or wrongful failure to close hereunder, and
Seller is not also in material breach hereunder, Seller shall be entitled to
payment of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) as liquidated damages
in
full settlement of any damages of any nature or kind that Seller may suffer
or
allege to suffer as the result thereof. It is understood and agreed that the
amount of liquidated damages represents Buyer’s and Seller’s reasonable estimate
of actual damages and does not constitute a penalty. Recovery of liquidated
damages under this Section 19.2 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of Seller
against Buyer for breach of or failure to consummate this Agreement and shall
be
applicable regardless of the actual amount of damages sustained. In addition,
Seller shall be entitled to obtain from Buyer court costs and reasonable
attorneys’ fees incurred by it in enforcing its rights hereunder, plus interest
at the Prime Rate on the amount of any judgment obtained against Buyer from
the
date of default until the date of payment of the judgment. As a condition to
obtaining liquidated damages, Seller shall not be required to have tendered
the
Station Assets but shall be required to demonstrate that it is willing and
able
to do so and to perform its other closing obligations in all material
respects.
ARTICLE
20
RISK
OF LOSS
The
risk
of loss or damage to the Station Assets prior to the Effective Time shall be
upon Seller. Seller shall repair, replace and restore, or assign to Buyer the
insurance proceeds that will fully reimburse Buyer for repairing, replacing
and
restoring, any damaged or lost material Station Asset to its prior condition
as
soon as possible and in no event later than the Effective Time. If Seller is
unable or fails to repair, restore or replace a lost or damaged item required
to
be repaired or replaced by Seller prior to the Closing, or if Seller fails
to
assign the associated insurance proceeds to Buyer, then at Buyer’s sole election
(i) there shall be a reduction in the Purchase Price equal to the cost of such
repair, restoration, or replacement, or (ii) Seller shall reimburse Buyer for
the cost of the repair, restoration or replacement of such item incurred by
Buyer after the Closing.
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ARTICLE
21
OTHER
PROVISIONS
21.1. Publicity.
Except
as required by applicable law or with the other party’s express written consent,
no party to this Agreement nor any affiliate of any party shall issue any press
release or similar public statement regarding the transactions contemplated
by
this Agreement.
21.2. Benefit
and Assignment.
This
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Neither Buyer nor Seller
may
assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party
hereto, except that Buyer may assign this Agreement to an Affiliate if Buyer
fully guarantees to Seller the performance hereunder of its
Affiliate.
21.3. Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto embody the entire
agreement and understanding of the parties hereto and supersedes any and all
prior agreements, arrangements and understandings relating to the matters
provided for herein. No amendment, waiver of compliance with any provision
or
condition hereof, or consent pursuant to this Agreement shall be effective
unless evidenced by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of any waiver, amendment, change, extension or discharge is sought.
Any matter that is disclosed in a Schedule hereto in such a way as to make
its
relevance to the information called for by another Schedule readily apparent
shall be deemed to have been included in such other Schedule, notwithstanding
the omission of an appropriate cross-reference.
21.4. Headings.
The
headings set forth in this Agreement are for convenience only and will not
control or affect the meaning or construction of the provisions of this
Agreement.
21.5. Computation
of Time.
If
after making computations of time provided for in this Agreement, a time for
action or notice falls on Saturday, Sunday or a Federal holiday, then such
time
shall be extended to the next business day.
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21.6. Governing
Law.
The
construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of
the State of Nevada without regard to its principles of conflict of
law.
21.7. Notices.
Any
notice, demand or request required or permitted to be given under the provisions
of this Agreement shall be in writing, addressed to the following addresses,
or
to such other address as any party may request in writing.
If
to
Buyer:
Xxxxxxx
Broadcast Group Inc.
Xxxxx
000
0000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attention:
Xx. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Telephone:
000-000-0000
With
a
copy to:
Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx PLLC
0000
X
Xxxxxx, X.X.
Xxxxx
000
Xxxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000-0000
Attention:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Telephone:
(000) 000-0000
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
If
to
Seller:
AM
Radio
790, Inc.
000
X.
0000 Xxxx
Xx.
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Att’n:
E.
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Jr.
Telephone:
(000) 000-0000
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
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With
a
copy to:
Xxx
X.
Xxxxxx, Esq.
The
Law
Office of Xxx X. Xxxxxx
0000
X.
00xx
Xx.
Xxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Telephone:
(000) 000-0000
Facsmile:
(000) 000-0000
Any
such
notice, demand or request shall be deemed to have been duly delivered and
received (i) on the date of personal delivery, or (ii) on the date of
transmission, if sent by facsimile (but only if a hard copy is also sent by
overnight courier), or (iii) on the date of receipt, if mailed by registered
or
certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or (iv) on the
date of a signed receipt, if sent by an overnight delivery service, but only
if
sent in the same manner to all persons entitled to receive notice or a
copy.
21.8. Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be
deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same
instrument.
21.9. Further
Assurances.
Seller
shall at any time and from time to time after the Closing execute and deliver
to
Buyer such further conveyances, assignments and other written assurances as
Buyer may reasonably request in order to vest and confirm in Buyer (or its
assignees) the title and rights to and in all of the Station Assets to be and
intended to be transferred, assigned and conveyed hereunder.
ARTICLE
22
DEFINITIONS
Unless
otherwise stated in this Agreement, the following terms when used herein shall
have the meanings assigned to them below (such meanings to be equally applicable
to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined).
“Affiliate”
shall
mean any person or entity that is controlling, controlled by or under common
control with the named person or entity.
“Agreement”
shall
mean this Asset Purchase Agreement, including the exhibits and schedules
hereto.
“Assumed
Contracts”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(d).
“Buyer”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
“Buyer’s
Proration Amount”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
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“Business
Day”
whether
or not capitalized, shall mean every day of the week excluding Saturdays,
Sundays and Federal holidays.
“Claimant”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 16.3(a).
“Closing”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.
“Closing
Date”
shall
mean the date on which the Closing is completed.
“Contracts”
shall
mean the contracts, agreements, including employment agreements, commitments
and
understandings of Seller or to which Seller is a party, relating to the conduct
of the business and operation of the Station.
“Effective
Time”
shall
mean 12:01 a.m., local Winchester, Nevada time, on the Closing
Date.
“Environmental
Laws”
shall
mean any applicable federal, state or local law, statute, charter, ordinance,
rule or regulation or any governmental agency interpretation, policy or
guidance, and any FCC authorization, order, directive, court ruling or order
or
consent decree applicable to or affecting the Real Property.
“ERISA”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 7.8(c).
“Excluded
Assets” shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.3.
“FCC”
shall
mean the Federal Communications Commission.
“FCC
Application”
shall
mean the application or applications (FCC Form 314) that Seller and Buyer must
file with the FCC requesting its consent to the assignment of the Permit or
License.
“FCC
Consent”
shall
mean the action by the FCC granting the FCC Application.
“Final
Order”
shall
mean action by the FCC (i) which has not been vacated, reversed, stayed, set
aside, annulled or suspended, (ii) with respect to which no timely appeal,
request for stay or petition for rehearing, reconsideration or review by any
party or by the FCC on its own motion, is pending, and (iii) as to which the
time for filing any such appeal, request, petition, or similar document or
for
the reconsideration or review by the FCC on its own motion under the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the
Commission, has expired.
“First
Additional Deposit”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Hazardous
Substance”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 7.13.
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“Hazardous
Waste”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 7.13.
“Indemnitor”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 16.3(a).
“Intellectual
Property”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 7.9.
“License”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
“License
Application”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
“Liens”
shall
mean mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, pledges, collateral assignments, security
interests, leases, subleases, conditional sales agreements, easements,
covenants, encroachments, encumbrances, restrictions, charges or other defects
of title.
“LS&L”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.
“Notice
of Disagreement”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Option
Agreement” shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
“Option
Payment” shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
“Permit”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
“Personal
Property”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(c).
“Phase
I Report”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.7.
“Phase
II Report” shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.7.
“Preliminary
Proration Schedule”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Prime
Rate”
shall
mean a per annum rate equal to the “prime rate” as published in the Money Rates
column of the Eastern Edition of The
Wall Street Journal
(or the
average of such rates if more than one rate is indicated).
“Proration
Schedule”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Purchase
Price”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).
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“Real
Property”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.2(b).
“Referee”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Second
Additional Deposit” shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Seller”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
“Station”
shall
have the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement..
“Station
Assets”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date
first written above.
KDWN LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ||
|
|
|
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
||
Title: Managing Member |
XXXXXXX XX ACQUISITION CORP. | ||
|
|
|
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
||
Title: President |
AM RADIO 790, INC. | ||
|
|
|
By: | /s/ E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Jr. | |
Name: E. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Jr. |
||
Title: President |
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SCHEDULES
Schedules
Schedule
1.2(a)
|
Station
Licenses and Permits
|
Schedule
1.2(b)
|
Real
Property
|
Schedule
1.2(c)
|
Personal
Property
|
Schedule
1.2(d)
|
Assumed
Contracts
|
Schedule
1.2(e)
|
Intangible
Property
|
Schedule
2.2
|
Obligations
to U.S. Capital, Inc.
|
Schedule
7.12
|
Outstanding
UCC Filings
|
Schedule
11.6
|
Transmitter
Site Obligations
|
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SCHEDULE
1.1(a)
Station
Licenses and Permits
Station
KBET FCC Authorizations
Construction
Permit File No. BMP-20060105ACO, granted 2/13/2006
Program
Test Authority File No. BPTA-20060711ADI, granted 11/1/1006
License
to Cover, File No. BL-20060714ACX (pending)
Application
for Modification (Augmentation) of Construction Permit, File No.
BMP-20061101AEG
(pending)
“License
for Four AM Radio Towers,” dated October 10, 2005, between the United States
Department
of the Interior and AM Radio 790, Inc.
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SCHEDULE
1.2(b)
Real
Property
“License
for Four AM Radio Towers,” dated October 10, 2005, between the United States
Department
of the Interior and AM Radio 790, Inc.
Liens
U.S.
Capital, Inc.
Xxx
X.
Xxxxxx
Paragon
Advertising and Communication, Inc.
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SCHEDULE
1.2(c)
Personal
Property
4 |
195’
Steel Towers painted per BoR color
recommendation
|
4
|
Guyed
& anchored. Engineered to withstand 90-mph
top-winds
|
4
|
Each
tower top-loaded with 19.6-degree of upper-most guy
cables.
|
4 |
Each
tower surrounded by 120 equally spaced #8 awg. Copper ground radials
311’
in length
|
4
|
Antenna
Tuning Boxes w/components
|
1,080’
|
Transmission
Line (Xxxxxxx ½”)
|
1,560’ |
Sample
Lines (Xxxxxxx ½”)
|
4 |
Security
fences 6’ w/security wire 15’ from base of each tower
|
1 |
Sine
Systems RFC-1/B
Remote Facilities
|
1 |
Xxxxx
AM9200U Audio Processor
|
1
|
Belar
AMM-3 Modulation Monitor
|
1
|
Nautel
-Jazz Series J1000
|
1
|
Equipment
rack - Mid-Atlantic
|
2
|
4-Tower
Phasor, Xxxx Xxxxxxx, PE
-Design
|
1
|
4-tower
Potomac Phase Monitor, Model
19
|
1
|
Kintronics
Phasor controller
|
1 |
Tellular
Wireless Phone w/Sprint wireless
service
|
1 |
Secure
(12’x18’) Air Conditioned
Building
|
1
|
2
1/2 ton A/C unit
|
1
|
Perimeter
fence - Tortoise Exclusion fence with 3-strand non-barbed
wire w/steel posts
|
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SCHEDULE
1.2(d)
Assumed
Contracts
“Affiliation
Agreement” between Westwood One Radio Networks and AM Radio 790, Inc.,
dated
October 13, 2004, and “Rider” to Affiliation Agreement, dated October 13,
2005.
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SCHEDULE
1.2(e)
Intangible
Property
Call
Letters “KBET”
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SCHEDULE
2.2
Obligations
to U.S. Capital
Creditor:
|
US
Capital, Inc. - $603,500.
|
Creditor:
|
US
Capital, Inc. - $750,000
|
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SCHEDULE
7.2
Outstanding
UCC Filings
U.S.
Capital, Inc.
Xxx
X.
Xxxxxx
Paragon
Advertising and Communication, Inc.
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SCHEDULE
11.6
Transmitter
Site Obligations
Prior
to
Closing, Seller shall have completed the following at the Station’s transmitter
site:
1. |
Install
appropriate fencing around tower bases to prevent public
access.
|
2.
|
Post
RF warning signs around perimeter fence and transmitter building
as
required by FCC and OSHA
rules.
|
3.
|
Install
air conditioning system at transmitter
building.
|
4.
|
Replace
stolen items including phasor controller, Tellular Cellular Remote
interface, and Common point
meter.
|
5.
|
Connect
ATU relay controls.
|
.
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