Exhibit 10.6
AGREEMENT setting forth the terms and conditions upon which TPG CAPITAL
CORPORATION ("TPG") is engaged by PERFECT RENAISSANCE LTD. together with any
successors (collectively "Perfect Renaissance") to effect transactions ("the
Transactions") intended to merge or otherwise combine Perfect Renaissance with a
United States reporting company and for related matters.
1. SERVICES PROVIDED.
Following its engagement, TPG and its affiliates will:
1.1. Advise Perfect Renaissance on the structure of the
Transactions and actions to be taken by Perfect Renaissance in preparation for
the completion of the Transactions;
1.2. Merge Perfect Renaissance or exchange its stock with or assist in
transferring its assets into an existing United States corporation ("the
Business Combination") which is or will become a reporting company under ss.
12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.3. Prepare, assist in preparing or review the agreement for the
Business Combination ("Business Combination Agreement");
1.4. Prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
Form 10 or Form8-K describing the Business Combination with the Company ("the
Company" hereinafter shall mean the United States corporation following the
Business Combination, unless the context requires otherwise);
1.5. Introduce the Company to one or more market makers for the
purpose of making an orderly and efficient market in the Company's securities;
1.6. Assist the Company with listing its securities on the NASD OTC
Bulletin Board or, if the Company meets such requirements, apply for admission
to quotation of the Company's securities on the Nasdaq Stock Market and/or their
listing on a regional or national stock exchange, if requested by the Company;
1.7. Take any other actions reasonably required of it to complete the
Transactions as contemplated by this agreement.
2. BUSINESS COMBINATION.
2.1. TPG will provide, at its expense, a United States corporation with
audited financial statements showing no material assets or liabilities which is
or which TPG will cause to become a reporting company under ss. 12(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("the 1934 Act").
2.2. Perfect Renaissance, at its election, will merge into, exchange
its stock with, or transfer its assets to the United States corporation. Upon
the effective date of the Business Combination, the officers and directors
selected by Perfect Renaissance will become the officers and directors of the
United States corporation. The name of the United States corporation following
the Business Combination will be chosen by Perfect Renaissance.
2.3. The United States corporation will have authorized capital of
100,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value per share, and 20,000,000
shares of preferred stock, $.000l par value per share.
2.4. Upon the effective date of the Business Combination, there will be
issued and outstanding by the Company (i) 500,000 common shares issued to TPG
(ii) a common stock purchase warrant (described below) granted to TPG and (iii)
such common stock and other securities as designated by Perfect Renaissance in
the Business Combination Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS.
3.1. Perfect Renaissance will pay TPG US$75,000 for its services and
the services of its affiliates in regard to the Transactions. Payment of this
amount will be made US$25,000 on execution of this agreement, US$25,000 on the
Business Combination and US$25,000 on the filing of a Form 10 or Form 8-K with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
3.2. In the event that Perfect Renaissance is a foreign corporation, or
for other reasons TPG deems sufficient, TPG may request Perfect Renaissance, and
Perfect Renaissance agrees, to deposit an amount equal to the remaining payments
to be made after execution of this agreement in escrow under an escrow agreement
satisfactory to both parties.
3.3. Perfect Renaissance hereby grants TPG a 5-year transferrable
warrant ("TPG Warrant") to acquire up to 500,000 registered shares of the
Company's common stock at a strike price of $1.00 per share. The Company will
execute and deliver to TPG a form of common stock purchase warrant agreement,
warrant and warrant exercise subscription not inconsistent with the terms
provided herein.
3.4. Perfect Renaissance will not at any time take or allow any action
(whether by reverse stock split or otherwise) which would have the effect of
reducing the absolute number of common shares owned or to be owned by TPG or its
designee under this agreement.
4. EXPENSES.
4.1. TPG will bear its expenses incurred in regard to the
Transactions, including, without limitation, travel, telephone, duplication
costs, and postage.
4.2. Perfect Renaissance will pay its own and third-party expenses
(other than those of TPG) including, without limitation, Federal, state and
Nasdaq filing fees, underwriting and market making costs, corporate financial
relations, accounting fees, duplicating costs and other expenses of the Company.
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5. AGREEMENT TO COMPLETE TRANSACTIONS.
5.1. Perfect Renaissance agrees that it will timely take all steps
necessary to complete the Transactions to include, without limitation, causing
audited financial statements to be prepared in proper form for Perfect
Renaissance; obtaining consents of the Board of Directors and the shareholders
of Perfect Renaissance, as required; causing all necessary documents to be
properly and timely prepared, executed, approved or ratified, and filed, as
appropriate; making timely and fully all required payments related to the
registration and listing of the Company's securities for public trading,
including filing fees; and timely taking all other actions reasonably required
of it to complete the Transactions.
5.2. In the event that at any time Perfect Renaissance determines not
to continue with the Transactions TPG hereby grants to Perfect Renaissance the
right to buyout the interest of TPG in this agreement on the terms contained
herein, in which case TPG agrees not to seek specific enforcement of this
agreement. In the event that Perfect Renaissance elects not to continue with the
Transactions (or if Perfect Renaissance does not timely take all such steps and
do all such things as may be reasonably required of it to complete the
Transactions) TPG will be entitled to (i) retain the securities in Perfect
Renaissance acquired or to be acquired by TPG or its affiliates under this
agreement as though the Business Combination had occurred and (ii) receive in
full all payments to be due to it or its affiliates through and upon completion
of the Transactions as though those events had occurred provided, however, that
Perfect Renaissance will not be obligated to make any payment under this
paragraph if the failure to complete the Transactions is due to any actions or
failure to act by TPG or its affiliates. Upon payment of the buyout fee provided
for herein, all obligations of the parties under this agreement will cease
except for obligations which expressly or by their nature survive termination.
6. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES BY OTHERS.
From time to time, the achievement of certain results desired by the Company,
including the promotion of interest in its public securities, may be enhanced by
the services of other parties. These parties may include consultants,
advertising agencies, market makers, investment bankers, financial analysts and
similar persons who may, directly or indirectly, assist in creating interest in
the Company's securities. All compensation, costs and expenses of such parties
will be borne by the Company.
7. ACTIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS FOLLOWING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION.
7.1. Perfect Renaissance understands the obligations and
responsibilities that will arise in regard to its becoming a reporting company
and the trading of its securities in the public market. Perfect Renaissance
understands that in order to achieve the greatest market interest in its
securities it, its officers and its directors, all or some, will be required to
continuously interact with the financial community. This interaction will
include, without limitation, timely filing of reports under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, including audited financial statements; annual reports to
shareholders and shareholder meetings; issuing periodic press releases; and
meetings and discussions with existing and prospective brokers, market makers,
investment bankers and institutions.
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7.2. Perfect Renaissance understands that the completion of the
Transactions will not, in itself, result in capital investment in the Company.
The public status of the Company and its introduction to market makers and
others in the financial community may result in investment interest. However,
investment interest will depend upon the success of the Company, market
conditions and other factors over which neither TPG nor its affiliates have any
control.
7.3. Perfect Renaissance understands that the ultimate judgement of the
financial community of the investment merits of the Company will depend upon the
Company's ability to successfully carry out its business plans and operations,
to operate at a profit and similar business considerations. Perfect Renaissance
represents in good faith that it currently has no reason to believe that it will
not be able to complete the Transactions and to achieve its business objectives.
7.4. Perfect Renaissance understands that the first trading in the
Company's securities may be limited, and that to increase the amount, depth and
market price of its securities will require both time and effort by the Company
to develop relations with market makers and to create strong and stable trading
of the Company's securities.
7.5. During the Transactions and so long as TPG or an affiliate is a
shareholder of the Company, it will provide TPG continuing and reasonable access
as requested to all information concerning the Company's Operations, past,
current and intended, including, without limitation, full access to the
financial records of the Company.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES LAW.
Now and following the Business Combination, as applicable, Perfect Renaissance
represents and warrants that:
8.1. Perfect Renaissance and its affiliates will at all times observe
and comply with Federal and State securities laws, rules and regulations
incident to the issuance and trading of the securities of the Company and will
take all steps reasonably required within its control to prohibit any persons,
whether or not affiliated with Perfect Renaissance, from engaging in any
transactions in contravention of such laws, rules and regulations.
8.2. Perfect Renaissance and its affiliates will furnish all
information and documents concerning it and its affiliates required for the
preparation and filing of a Form 8-K or Form 10-SB by the Company and will
assure that such information is complete and accurate and does not contain any
material misstatement or omit any material information. Toward that end, Perfect
Renaissance and its affiliates will timely provide all requested information and
documents, including officers' and directors' questionnaires.
8.3. Perfect Renaissance and its affiliates will not at any time
knowingly engage in any activity which would constitute a prohibited market
manipulation of the securities of the Company and will take all steps reasonably
required within its control to prohibit any officer, director, other affiliate,
agent or employee from engaging in such conduct.
8.4. The Company will not at any time issue securities registered on
Form S-8 or issued pursuant to Regulation S of the General Rules and Regulations
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of the Securities and Exchange Commission without (i) prior written notification
to TPG and (ii) either the written consent of TPG or a written opinion of
qualified counsel that neither the issuance nor intended use of such securities
will violate any law, rule, or regulation under the Securities Act of 1933 or
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
8.5. The Company will not issue any securities to any person for the
promotion or maintenance of a trading market in the Company~ s securities
without first receiving an opinion of qualified counsel that such issuance will
be in accord with securities laws, rules and regulations and will not, directly
or indirectly, receive from such persons any capital by loan, investment or
otherwise resulting from the sale or pledge of such securities.
8.6. For not less than 36 months following effective date of the
Registration Statement, the Company will timely make all required Federal, state
and other filings necessary to allow the public trading of the Company's
securities and, if the Company's securities are then quoted on the Nasdaq Stock
Market or listed on any regional or national exchange, will take all actions
necessary to maintain such status for the Company's securities.
8.7. For so long as TPG or its designee is an owner of any of the
securities to be received by it under this agreement, TPG shall have the right
to enforce the provisions of this paragraph and to seek damages for any
violation thereof by the Company, including damages for any reduced value of the
TPG securities if resulting from such violation.
9. NOTICES.
Any notices required or permitted under this agreement shall be deemed
to have been given when delivered in writing by hand, certified mail (return
receipt requested) or commercial courier, such as FedEx, to the following
addresses or to such other addresses as may have been given to each party in the
manner provided for in this paragraph.
In the case of Perfect Renaissance or the Company to
Perfect Renaissance Ltd.
0 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxx
In the case of TPG to
TPG Capital Corporation
0000 X Xxxxxx X.X.
Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000
10. ARBITRATION.
10.1. SCOPE. The parties hereby agree that any and all claims (except
only for requests for injunctive or other equitable relief) whether existing
now, in the past or in the future as to which the parties or any affiliates may
be adverse parties, and whether arising out of this agreement or from any
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other cause, will be resolved by arbitration before the American Arbitration
Association within the District of Columbia.
10.2. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION, SITUS AND JUDGEMENT. The parties hereby
irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the American Arbitration Association
and the situs of the arbitration within the District of Columbia. Any award in
arbitration may be entered in any domestic or foreign court having jurisdiction
over the enforcement of such awards.
10.3. APPLICABLE LAW. The law applicable to the arbitration and this
agreement shall be that of the District of Columbia, determined without regard
to its provisions which would otherwise apply to a question of conflict of laws.
10.4. DISCLOSURE AND DISCOVERY. The arbitrator may, in its discretion,
allow the parties to make reasonable disclosure and discovery in regard to any
matters which are the subject of the arbitration and to compel compliance with
such disclosure and discovery order. The arbitrator may order the parties to
comply with all or any of the disclosure and discovery provisions of the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure, as they then exist, as may be modified by the
arbitrator consistent with the desire to simplify the conduct and minimize the
expense of the arbitration.
10.5. RULES OF LAW. Regardless of any practices of arbitration to the
contrary, the arbitrator will apply the rules of contract and other law of the
jurisdiction whose law applies to the arbitration so that the decision of the
arbitrator will be, as much as possible, the same as if the dispute had been
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
10.6. FINALITY AND FEES. Any award or decision by the American
Arbitration Association shall be final, binding and non-appealable except as to
errors of law or the failure of the arbitrator to adhere to the arbitration
provisions contained in this agreement. Each party to the arbitration shall pay
its own costs and counsel fees except as specifically provided otherwise in this
agreement.
10.7. MEASURE OF DAMAGES. In any adverse action, the parties shall
restrict themselves to claims for compensatory damages and\or securities issued
or to be issued and no claims shall be made by any party or affiliate for lost
profits, punitive or multiple damages.
10.8. COVENANT NOT TO XXX. The parties covenant that under no
conditions will any party or any affiliate file any action against the other
(except only requests for injunctive or other equitable relief) in any forum
other than before the American Arbitration Association, and the parties agree
that any such action, if filed, shall be dismissed upon application and shall be
referred for arbitration hereunder with costs and attorney's fees to the
prevailing party.
10.9. INTENTION. It is the intention of the parties and their
affiliates that all disputes of any nature between them, whenever arising,,
whether in regard to this agreement or any other matter, from whatever cause,
based on whatever law, rule or regulation, whether statutory or common law, and
however characterized, be decided by arbitration as provided herein and that no
party or affiliate be required to litigate in any other forum any disputes or
other matters except for requests for injunctive or equitable relief. This
agreement shall be interpreted in conformance with this stated intent of the
parties and their affiliates.
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10.10. SURVIVAL. The provisions for arbitration contained herein shall
survive the termination of this agreement for any reason.
11. ASSIGNMENT. For regulatory reasons or to better carry out the Transactions,
TPG may assign this agreement to an affiliated corporation provided that such
affiliated corporation agrees to all the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Such assignment will not relieve TPG of any of its obligations under this
agreement.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY. As a result of entering into this agreement Perfect
Renaissance will have access to information which TPG regards as confidential
and proprietary regarding TPG's methods of carrying out the Transactions
(collectively the "Business of TPG"). Perfect Renaissance agrees that it will
not, except as reasonably required pursuant to this Agreement, use itself, or
divulge, furnish, or make accessible to any person any knowledge, knowhow,
techniques, or information with respect to TPG or the Business of TPG without
the prior written agreement of TPG.
13. TERMINATION. TPG may terminate this agreement, without further obligation or
liability, at any time (i) that TPG has a reasonable basis to believe that any
aspect of the transactions covered by this agreement would constitute a fraud or
deception on the market or (ii) that the Company fails to meet its obligations
under this agreement in a manner which would constitute a material breach. In
any such case, TPG will be entitled to the buyout fee provided for in this
agreement.
14. MISCELLANEOUS.
14.1. COVENANT OF FURTHER ASSURANCES. The parties agree to take any
further actions and to execute any further documents which may from time to time
be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this agreement.
14.2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties. No undertakings, warranties or representations
have been made other than as contained herein, and no party shall assert
otherwise. This agreement may not be changed or amended orally.
14.3. CURRENCY. All references to currency in this agreement are to
United States Dollars.
14.4. REVIEW CF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had time
to review this agreement and, as desired, consult with counsel. In the
interpretation of this agreement, no adverse presumption shall be made against
any party on the basis that it has prepared, or participated in the preparation
of, this agreement.
15. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The effective date of this agreement is May 20 1999.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have approved and executed this
agreement.
TPG CAPITAL CORPORATION
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President
PERFECT RENAISSANCE LTD.
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WARRANTIES BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND OTHER AFFILIATES
Each of the undersigned officers, directors and other affiliates of
Perfect Renaissance agree that they have read this agreement and that they (i)
will not violate any of the provision of this agreement relating to compliance
with securities laws, rules and regulations (ii) will not violate any provision
of this agreement relating to confidentiality of the business of TPG and (iii)
consent to be governed by the provisions of this agreement relating to
arbitration in the case of any claims arising from their warranties herein.
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PERSONAL GUARANTEES
In consideration of benefits to be received by Perfect Renaissance and
to them personally, the following persons, individually and severally, (i)
guarantee all payments required of Perfect Renaissance under this agreement as
and when due (ii) covenant to take all actions and do all things reasonably
required to carry out the intent and purpose of this agreement, whether as
officers, directors, shareholders or otherwise and (iii) consent to be governed
by the provisions of this agreement relating to arbitration.
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