STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
Highland Properties Construction Co., Inc.
This Stock Exchange Agreement (Agreement) is entered into this 13th day
of August, 1996, by and among PROACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Delaware
corporation (hereinafter referred to as Buyer), HIGHLANDS PROPERTIES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., a Georgia corporation (hereinafter referred to as
Company) and XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX, XX. and XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, (hereinafter
Sellers) being the sole shareholders of the Company.
WHEREAS, Sellers are the owners of record and beneficially own all of the
issued and outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company (the Shares);
and
WHEREAS, the Sellers desire to exchange all of their issued and
outstanding shares to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to exchange all of the
outstanding shares of Company as follows:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx. 54.85%
Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx 45.15%
WHEREAS, Buyer and Sellers agree that the intent of this transaction is
to be a B reorganization under Section 368(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I.
SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE SHARES
1.1 Sale and Exchange. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, at
the Closing (as defined below), Sellers agree to assign, transfer, convey and
deliver to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to exchange Sellers, the shares listed in
Exhibit A, attached hereto.
1.2 Closing. The exchange be consummated at the Closing to take place
at the office of the Buyer on or before August 12, 1996, unless otherwise
mutually agreed upon by the parties.
1.3 Exchange Terms. The aggregate exchange shares (Exchange Shares) for
the shares shall be as follows One Million Nine Hundred Fifteen Thousand One
Shares (1,915,001) shares of the stock of Buyer.
The above stock shall be paid at closing to the individual Sellers
in restricted stock, which Buyer asserts to file with the SEC to have said
stock unrestricted with all deliberate speed. The stock shall be split as
follows:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx. 1,050,378
Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx 864,623
The parties agree that if the per share stock price of the Company,
as of the last ten trading days prior to December 31, 1996 (the average
closing stock price), shall not average at least $3.50 per share, then Sellers
shall be given the number of shares of Buyer's stock which would make up the
difference between the average closing stock price and $3.50.
1.4 Other Agreements. Additionally, the parties agree as follows:
1. Buyer agrees to employ Xxxxxx XxxXxxxxx for a period of five (5)
years at a current annual salary of $60,000.00 pursuant to an Employment
Agreement similar to the one attached as Exhibit B.
2. Buyer agrees to pay $1,000.00 per at Closing for every lot contained
in Exhibit A to Highland Properties Joint Venture of Flowers Investments, Inc.
a Florida corporation,and XxXxxxxx Construction Company, Inc., a Georgia
corporation, for administrative fees associated with the advertising and
selling of each lot.
3. Buyer agrees to employ Xxxxxx Xxxxx, as accountant and bookkeeper
for theSouth Georgia operations, or any other position selected by Buyer, for
a period of five (5) years at a current annual salary of $36,000.00 pursuant
to an Employment Agreement similar to the one attached as Exhibit C. Buyer
agrees to pay Flowers Investments, Inc. the sum of $3,300.00 per month, which
includes the cost of health insurance during the first year employment. For
years 2-5 Xx. Xxxxx will be reatined and paid this monhtly amount directly,
and he will be responsible for his own health insurance premiums.
ARTICLE II.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
2.1. Representations and Warranties of Company. The Company represents
and warrants to Buyer as follows:
A.) Organization. The Company is a corporation, duly incorporated,
validly existing in good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia, and
has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business.
B.) Authorized Capitalization. The authorized capitalization of
the Company consists of One Hundred Thousand (100,000)Shares of $0.01 par
value Common Stock, of which Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifteen (2,215)
shares have been issued and are outstanding. The Shares have been duly
authorized, validly issued, are fully paid, are non assessable and have no
liability attaching to the ownership thereof. The Company does not have any
outstanding rights, call, options, which obligate it to issue any of its
shares of Capital Stock, whether authorized or not. Further, the Company is
not bound by any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding, whether
oral or written, giving any person or entity the right to participate, share
in, or in any way, obligating the Company to distribute any portion of its
income, profits or assets.
C. Authority. The Company has full power and lawful authority to
execute and deliver this Agreement and the Stock Certificates in order to
consummate and perform all of the matters contemplated herein. The executed
Agreement and Stock Certificates constitute valid and legally binding
obligations upon the Company, enforceable in accordance with the terms
thereof. The execution and/or delivery of the Agreement or the Stock
Certificates and the consummation and performance of these matters conflicts
with, requires the consent, waiver or approval of, results in a breach or
default of or gives rise to others and interest or right of termination,
cancellation or acceleration of any material matter contained in this
Agreement or any other Agreement which the Company is a part thereof.
D. Property. As of Closing, Sellers warrantsand represent that the
Company has the following assets and debt, and the valuations given are true
and correct and Flowers have a reasonable basis in arriving at these values:
See Attached Exhibit D
Copies of Schedules of Lots and properties owned by Company
(Composite Exhibit D), as well as balance sheets (Exhibit E) are attached
hereto, and comprise the only assets and liabilities of the Company at the
time of Closing.
E. Company's Financial Statements. The Company's statements are
complete, were provided to Buyers and Buyers have had ample time to read and
understand said financial statements and perform sufficient due diligence
required to the satisfaction of the Buyer. Except as disclosed in the
financial statements, to the best of its knowledge, the Company is not aware
of any material liabilities for which the Company is liable or will become
liable in the future. Further, Buyers agree to provided audited financial
statements within forty five (45) days of the execution of this Agreement.
F. Taxes. The Company has filed, or will file, all taxes, state,
federal, and local, as well as any other reports and returns which were
required to be filed and there exists a substantial basis in law or fact for
any positions taken in such reports. To the best of the knowledge of the
Company, there are no back taxes, penalties or interest due at this time. Any
taxes not filed will be filed by the Closing date.
G. Books and Records. The Company's books and records are complete and
correct and have been maintained according to good business practices and
accurately reflect in all material respects reflects the business, financial
condition and results of the operation of the Company as set forth in the
Company's Financial statements.
H. Insurance. The Company has the following insurance associated
with its policies of general liability, fire and extended coverage, worker's
compensation, products liability, property and indemnity and performance bonds
as listed on Exhibit D, and is not in default with any provisions thereof, and
said insurance is sufficient for compliance by Company with all requirements
of law and all agreements affecting Company. Company warrants that these
coverages will remain in full force and effect through Closing of this
transaction and will not be affected by, terminate or lapse by reason of the
transactions contemplated in this Agreement.
I. Material Agreements. All material agreements, employment
agreements, contracts or other material arrangement with any officer, director
or shareholder of the Company or any relative of such person, or any
agreements which would have a material affect on the business, financial
condition, results of operation, assets, liabilities, or prospects of the
Company have been disclosed in the attached Exhibit E. If not disclosed in
this exhibit, Company warrants that it does not exist.
J. Permits. All necessary permits, licenses, approvals, or other
authorizations that are materially necessary for the conduct of its business
are set forth in Exhibit F, and all are still in full force and effect and are
agreed to be transferred as a part of this transaction.
K. Compliance. To the best of the knowledge of the Company, it is
not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or rule or
regulation applicable to its business, nor has it received any actual or
threatened complaint, notice or citation of violation from any governmental
authority. Further, Company is in compliance with all applicable pollution
control and environmental laws, rules and regulations in all material
respects, and has no environmental licenses, permits or authorizations.
L. Litigation. There are no actions, suits, claims, complaints,
proceedings pending or threatened against the Company or the Sellers, or
either of them, at law or in equity; and to the best of the knowledge of the
Company and the Sellers, there are no facts which would provide a legitimate
basis for any such action, suit or proceeding, which if decided against the
Company or Sellers or either of them, would have a materially adverse effect
on the Company. Further, there are no outstanding orders, judgments or
decrees of any person or governmental authority which specifically affect the
Company or any of its assets.
M. Validity of existing contracts. All material contracts,
agreements. Leases and licenses, which the Company is a party or by which any
of its properties or assets are bound or affected have been provided to Buyer,
are valid and in full force and effect; and no breach or default exists, or
upon giving timely notice, would exist on the part of the Company or of any
other party.
N. No material changes. Since July 1, 1996, there have been no
actual or threatened developments of a nature that is materially adverse or
materially adversely affects the business, financial condition of the
business, its assets, liabilities or prospects.
O. Fees. All negotiations relating to this Transaction has been
conducted in such a manner so as not to give rise to any finder's fees,
broker's commissions, advisory fees for which the Company or the Buyer will or
may be liable.
P. Full Disclosure. All statements of the Company contained in this
A greement and other documentation delivered on behalf of the Company or the
Seller to Buyer are true and correct in all material respects and do not omit
any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein
misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made.There are
no facts known to the Company, which could have a materially adverse affect on
the business, financial condition, results of operation, assets, liabilities,
or prospects of the Company, which have not been disclosed to Buyer in this
Agreement or its exhibits.
2.2 Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller represents and
warrants to Buyer, with respect to the Shares owned by the Seller, as follows:
a. Title to the Shares. At Closing, Seller shall own of record and
beneficially the number of shares listed in Paragraph 1.3 of the Company, free
and clear of all encumbrances, liens, pledges, claims, options, charges and
assessments of any nature whatsoever, with full right and authority to
transfer said shares to Buyer. No person has any preemptive rights or rights
of first refusal with respect to any of the shares. There exists no voting
agreement, voting trust, or outstanding proxy with respect to any of the
shares, nor are there any outstanding rights options, warrants, or calls with
respect to the Shares.
2.3 Representations of the Warranties of Buyer. Buyer represents and
warrants as follows:
a. Organization. Buyer is a corporation, duly incorporated, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and
has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business.
b. Authority. Buyer has full power and authority to execute and
deliver this Agreement and to consummate and perform the transactions
contemplated thereby. These agreements shall constitute legal and binding
obligations on the Buyer, enforceable in accordance with their xxxxx.Xx
consent or approval must be obtained from any other person or entity.
Further, the consummation and performance of the transactions contained
herein, does not conflict with, require the approval of , result in a breach
or default hereunder, or give to other any interest or right of termination,
cancellation or acceleration, in or with respect to, any material agreement to
which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer or any of its material assets or
properties are affected.
c. Investment intent. Buyer is acquiring the shares for its own
account, for investment purposes only, and not with a view toward the sale or
distribution of any part thereof, and Buyer has no present intention of
selling, granting participation in, or otherwise distributing same to any
entity to which it does not control. Buyer understand the specific risks
related to any investment in the shares, especially as it relates to the
financial performance of the Company.
d. No Litigation. There are no action, suits, claims, complaints, or
proceedings pending or threatened against Buyer, at law or in equity, or
before any governmental department; and to the best of the knowledge of the
Buyer, there are no facts which would provide a legitimate basis for any such
action, suit, or proceeding, which, if determined adversely to the Buyer,
which would have a material affect on the Buyer. There are no judgments,
orders, or decrees outstanding which specifically apply to any of the Buyer's
assets.
ARTICLE III.
COVENANTS.
3.1 Covenants of the Company. Company covenants and agrees that from the
date hereof to the closing without the prior written consent of Buyer the
following will occur:
a. Ordinary Course of Business. The Company will operate its business
only in the ordinary course, and will use its best efforts to preserve the
Company's business, organization, goodwill and relationships with persons
having business dealings with the Company.
b. Maintain Equipment and Properties. The Company will maintain all of
its equipment and properties in good working order and repair, (reasonable
wear and tear excepted) and will take all necessary steps to maintain in full
force and effect its patents trademarks, trade names, goodwill and other
intangible assets.
c. Compensation and Indebtedness. The Company will not enter or
alter any employment agreement or increase any compensation to any officer or
employee or enter into any collective bargaining agreements. Also, the Company
will not make any loans or enter into any transaction, agreement, arrangement
or understanding of any material nature with any of its officers, directors,
or employees. Further, the Company will not create, incur, assume or otherwise
guarantee any obligation for borrowed money, indebtedness, lease, except in
the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.
d. No Amendments. The Company will not amend its corporate charter,
articles or bylaws without prior consent of Buyer, and Company will maintain
its corporate existence, licenses, permits powers, and rights in full force
and effect.
e. No Disposition or Encumbrance. Except in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice, the Company will not dispose of any
asset of the Company, or satisfy any liability or obligation, except for
previously scheduled repayment of debt. Further, the Company will not cancel
or compromise any debt or encumbrance, grant any rights under concessions,
licenses, agreements, patents, inventions, technology or process with respect
to any know-how, or modify or terminate any existing license, lease or
contract.
f. Insurance. The Company will maintain in effect all current
insurance policies.
g. No dividends. The Company will not declare, set aside or pay any
dividends or other distributions of any nature whatsoever.
h. No Breach and Due Compliance. The Company will not do any act or
omit to do any act which would cause a breach of any of its material
contracts. Further, the Company will comply with all laws, regulations and
rules applicable to it and to the conduct of its business. The Company will
also not amend, terminate, or waive any material right, whether or not in the
ordinary course of business, without prior written consent of Buyer.
I. Notice of Change. The Company will promptly advise Buyer in
writing of any material adverse change, or of the occurrence of an event which
involves any substantial possibility of a material adverse, in its business,
financial condition, results of operations, assets, liabilities, or prospects.
ARTICLE IV.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSE
The obligation of Buyer and Seller to close the Transaction contemplated
hereunder is subject to fulfillment by the Company, Seller and Buyer of each
of the following conditions, which may be waived in whole or in part in
writing:
4.1 Compliance with representations, Warranties and Covenants. The
representations and warranties of the Company and Sellers and of the Buyer
have been true and correct when made and shall be true and correct as of the
Closing Date with the same force and effect as if made at Closing. The
Company, Sellers and Buyer shall have performed all agreements, covenants and
conditions required to be performed prior to Closing.
4.2 No Adverse Change. Subsequent to the date of this Agreement and the
Closing, there shall have been no event which has had a material adverse
effect upon the business, financial condition, results of operation, assets,
liabilities or prospects of the Company.
4.3 No Legal Proceeding. No suit, action, or other legal or
administrative proceeding before any court or other governmental agency shall
be pending seeking to enjoin the consummation of this Transaction.
4.4 Documents to be Delivered by the Company and Sellers. The Company and
Sellers shall have delivered the following:
A. Stock certificates representing the Shares listed in Paragraph 1.3,
duly endorsed to Buyer and in blank or accompanied by duly executed stock
powers
B. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company,
as amended to date, certified as correct by the Company,
C. Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Georgia.
D. All agreements referred to in Paragraph 1.4, executed by all parties
E. All corporate and other records of or applicable to the Company,
including, but not limited to: current and up to date minute books, stock
transfer books and registers, books of accounts, list of properties held or to
be held by the Company, leases and material contracts.
F. Such other documents or certificates as shall be reasonably required
by Buyer or its attorney to close or consummate the transaction.
4.5 Documents to be delivered by Buyer.
A. Buyer shall have delivered a certificate of good standing from the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
B. All agreements referred to in Paragraph 1.4, executed by all parties
ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Modification. Buyer, the Company and Seller may amend, modify, or
supplement this Agreement in any manner as they mutually agree only in
writing.
5.2 Termination and Abandonment. This agreement may be terminated and the
purchase of the shares may be abandoned before this Closing:
a. By the mutual consent of the Seller, the Buyer, and the Company.
b. By Buyer, if the representations and warranties of the Company or
Sellers set forth shall not be accurate; or the condition precedent set forth
in Article IV shall not have been satisfied in all material respects; or
c. By the Company or Seller, if the representations and warranties of
Buyer set forth herein shall not be accurate, or the conditions precedent set
forth in Article IV shall not have been satisfied in all materials respects.
Termination shall be effective on the date of receipt of written notice
specifying the reasons therefore.
5.3 Representations and Warranties to Survive. Unless otherwise provided,
all of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and in
any certificate, exhibit, or other document delivered pursuant to this
Agreement shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2) years. No
investigation made by any party hereto or their representatives shall
constitute a waiver of any representation or warranty, and no such
representation or warranty shall be merged into the Closing.
5.4 Assignability. Buyer may not assign this Agreement, without prior written
consent of Sellers.
5.5 Binding Effect. This Agreement, together with all other documentation
delivered as exhibits or part of this transaction constitute the entire
agreement between the parties. The terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, legal
representatives, assigns of the parties hereto.
5.6 Applicable Law. This Agreement and Transaction is are made pursuant
to and will be construed under, the laws of Florida.
5.7 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communication
hereunder shall be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when
delivered or mailed, certified return receipt requested to:
a.) If to Buyer, to:
Proactive Technologies, Inc.
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, President
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
b.) If to Sellers, to:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.
X.X. Xxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
And
Xxxxxx X.XxXxxxxx
X.X. Xxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Any change in addresses may be made provided written notice is given to the
other parties.
5.8 Headings. The headings contained herein are for reference only and do not
affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this agreement.
5.9 Severability. If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement
shall, for any reason, be construed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable
under applicable law, this Agreement shall be construed as if the invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein. The
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be given effect to the maximum
extent then permitted by law.
5.10 Attorneys Fees and Expenses. The prevailing party in any legal
proceeding based upon this Agreement shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses and court costs.
5.11 Integration. This Agreement and all documents and instruments executed
pursuant hereto merge and integrate all prior agreements and representations
respecting the transactions, whether written or oral, and constitute the sole
agreement of the parties in connection therewith. This agreement has been
negotiated by and submitted to the scrutiny of both Buyer and Sellers and
shall be given a fair and reasonable interpretation in accordance with the
words hereof, without consideration or weight to its having been drafted by
either party.
5.12 Expenses. Each party shall pay all fees and expenses incurred by it
incident to this Agreement and in connection with the consummation of all
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.13 List of Exhibits.
Exhibit Location Description
A Art. I, 1.1 Copies of Sellers Shares
B Art. I, 1.4(1) XxXxxxxx Employment Agreement
C Art. I, 1.4(3) Xxxxx Employment Agreement
D Art. II, 2.1(D) Properties of Company
E Art. II, 2.1(D) Balance Sheet as of Closing
F Art. II, 2.1(I) List of Material Agreements
G Art. II, 2.1(J) List of Permits
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have duly executed this
Agreement on the date first written above.
PTE
Stockholders PTE
By: By:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx. Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, President
By: THE COMPANY
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxxx HIGHLAND PROPERTIES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
By:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.,
President
