OPTION AGREEMENT
Exhibit 99.2
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this 28th day of February, 2007 by and between
RMS Titanic Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, and having a
place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx XX, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 (“RMST”), and
SEAVENTURES, LTD. an Ohio Limited Liability Company (“SV”).
WHEREAS, RMST has the exclusive worldwide rights to present exhibitions of artifacts recovered from
the wreck site of the RMS Titanic; and
WHEREAS, RMST has recently sold its ownership of the RMS CARPATHIA (the Carpathia) to SV; and
WHEREAS, SV wishes to secure from RMST the right to present the first ever exhibition jointly
presenting artifacts recovered from the RMS TITANIC (the Titanic) and from the Carpathia;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions
Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere in this Agreement, the following words and expressions
shall have the following meanings:
1.1 “Artifacts” shall mean a collection of at least Three Hundred (300) authentic artifacts from
the wreck of the Titanic.
1.2 “Exhibitry” shall be owned solely by RMST and shall include, but not be limited to, display
cases, mountings, props, theatrical pieces, didactics and other panels, artwork, models,
transportable walls and wall coverings, electronic, audiovisual and computer equipment and software
programs, together with all drawings, plans, specifications and other documentation relating
thereto, as well as any other artifacts and or exhibitry from other venues worldwide.
2. Terms. RMST grants to SV an irrevocable and non-refundable Option (the “Option”) to present an
exhibition of Artifacts and the Exhibitry in conjunction with artifacts to be recovered from the
Carpathia, under terms and conditions to be mutually agreeable to the parties.
a. | The price for the Option is ONE MILLION AND FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000 U.S.) and is due in full immediately upon execution of this Agreement. | ||
b. | SV may exercise the Option at any time by serving notice to RMST as prescribed in Section 5 herein. Upon exercising the Option, SV agrees to negotiate in good faith and execute a definitive Exhibition Agreement within thirty (30) days. | ||
c. | For the purposes of this Agreement, SV acknowledges and agrees that RMST is, and will be, considered the sole owner of the Artifacts and Exhibitry and that SV has no rights of title or ownership interest in or to any item thereof, except the right to the Option and to present an exhibition of the Artifacts and Exhibitry, together with artifacts to be recovered from the Carpathia, subject to the exercise of the Option as discussed herein. |
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3. Representations
SV represent and warrant that:
SV have the right and complete authority to enter into this Agreement and to undertake the
obligations set forth herein.
SV is each a valid and existing entity in good standing in its state of of formation, as specified
in the preamble to this Agreement.
This Agreement has been duly executed by SV and is enforceable against SV in accordance with its
terms.
RMST hereby represents and warrants that:
It has the right and the complete authority to enter into this Agreement and to undertake the
obligations set forth herein.
RMST is a valid and existing corporation in the state of Florida.
This Agreement has been duly executed by RMST and is enforceable against RMST in accordance with
its terms.
4. Termination. This Agreement and the Option Term may be terminated by RMST in the event that (i)
the SV singly shall become insolvent or admit their inability to pay their debts as they mature or
shall make an assignment for the benefit of their creditors; (ii) a proceeding in bankruptcy or for
the reorganization of the SV or the readjustment of any of the SV’s debts under the Bankruptcy Code
or any other laws for the relief of debtors shall be commenced by the SV, or shall be commenced
against the SV, and not discharged within sixty (60) calendar days after the commencement thereof;
or (iii) a receiver or trustee shall be appointed for the SV for any substantial part of their
assets, or any proceeding shall be instituted for dissolution of the full or partial liquidation of
the SV.
5. Notice. All notices required under this Agreement including notice of the exercising of the
Option contained herein shall be in writing (including telegraphic, telex, and facsimile
transmissions, provided that a copy thereof is also sent by certified or registered air mail on the
same day as such telegraphic or facsimile transmission) and shall be deemed to have been duly given
if delivered to the addressee in person (and receipted on a copy of such notice), or transmitted,
or mailed by certified or registered air mail, return receipt requested, or sent by a nationally
recognized overnight delivery service, as follows:
SEAVENTURES, LTD.
00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xx. 00000
Attention: Xxx Xxxxx
RMS Titanic, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx XX
Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
XXX
00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xx. 00000
Attention: Xxx Xxxxx
RMS Titanic, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx XX
Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
XXX
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Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000 0000
Facsimile: (000) 000 0000
All such notices shall be effective upon the delivery thereof to the addressee in person or via
telegraph, telex, facsimile, a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or if mailed, five
(5) business days after the deposit thereof in the mails. Any party may change their respective
addresses and fax number by giving notice as herein provided.
6. Other Documents. Each of the parties hereto shall execute and deliver such other and further
documents and instruments, and take such other and further actions, as may be reasonably requested
of them for the implementation and consummation of this Agreement and the transactions herein
contemplated.
7. Successor and Assigns. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties named
herein and their respective successors and assigns.
8. Governing Law. This Agreement is made and shall be governed in all respects, including
validity, interpretation and effect, by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without recourse
to its conflict of laws principles.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and writings between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof and thereof. Each party hereto acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, which are not
embodied herein or in an exhibit hereto, and that no other agreement, statement or promise may be
relied upon or shall be valid or binding. Neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be
changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally. This Agreement may be amended or supplemented or
any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated by an agreement in writing signed
by all parties hereto.
10. Severability. If any provision of the Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement which can be given effect without such invalid or unenforceable
provision shall remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable
with respect to particular circumstances, it shall remain in full force and effect in all other
circumstances.
11. No Waiver. The waiver by any party hereto of any breach or violation of any provision of this
Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
12. Publicity. Each of the parties agree that no press announcement or press release in connection
with this Agreement shall be made unless the other party hereto shall have given its written
consent to such announcement (including the form thereof), which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
13. Confidentiality. Except as may be agreed in writing or as may otherwise be required by law,
RMST and SV agree not to divulge or permit or cause their officers, directors, stockholders,
employees or agents to divulge the substance of this Agreement except to their representatives and
attorneys.
14. Independent Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create, nor shall anything
herein be construed or interpreted as creating, an agency, a partnership, a joint venture or any
other relationship between RMST and SV except as expressly set forth herein, and both parties
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understand that, except as expressly agreed to herein, each shall be responsible for its own
separate debts, obligations and other liabilities.
15. Enforcement of Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the parties retain
the right to file an action based on a breach of this Agreement. The prevailing party in an action
to enforce a breach of this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in the prosecution/defense of such action.
16. Each signatory hereto, as an agent of the parties for whom he or she is signing, acknowledges
that he or she has read this document in its entirety before executing it, has authority to execute
this document on behalf of his or her principle, and understands the provisions and effects
therein.
17. Jurisdiction. Any and all disputes arising under this agreement shall be litigated in the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
18. Headings. The captions and headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be
construed as a part of this agreement.
19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same document. A
signature transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail shall be deemed to be an original signature
for all purposes.
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