EXHIBIT 9
VOTING AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
VOTING AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, dated as of December 22, 1999 (this
"Agreement"), by and between WM Acquisition, Inc., a New Jersey corporation
(the "Merger Sub"), and Mr. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, a stockholder (the "Stockholder") of
Wilmar Industries, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (the "Company").
WHEREAS, the Company and Merger Sub propose to enter into an Agreement and
Plan of Merger and Recapitalization, dated as of the date hereof (the "Merger
Agreement"), which provides for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub
with and into the Company (the "Merger");
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Stockholder is a holder of record or
Beneficially Owns (as defined herein) shares of common stock, no par value per
share, of the Company ("Company Common Stock"); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of Merger Sub to enter into the
Merger Agreement, Merger Sub has required that the Stockholder agree, and in
order to induce Merger Sub to enter into the Merger Agreement, the Stockholder
has agreed to enter into this Agreement with respect to all of the shares of
Company Common Stock and shares of Class C Preferred Stock, par value $.10 per
share, of the Company now held of record or Beneficially Owned and which may
hereafter be acquired by such Stockholder (collectively, the "Shares").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants
and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Certain Definitions
Section 1.1 General. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein have the
respective meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.
Section 1.2 Beneficial Ownership. For purposes of this Agreement,
"Beneficially Own" or "Beneficial Ownership" with respect to any securities
shall mean "beneficial ownership" of such securities (as determined pursuant to
Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act")), including pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding,
whether or not in writing.
ARTICLE II
Voting
Section 2.1 Voting Agreement. The Stockholder hereby agrees as follows:
(a) to appear, or cause the holder of record on any applicable record
date with respect to any Shares Beneficially Owned by such Stockholder (the
"Record Holder") to appear, in person or by proxy, for the purpose of
obtaining a quorum at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
Company and at any adjournment thereof at which matters relating to the
Merger, the Merger Agreement or any transaction contemplated thereby are
considered; and
(b) at any meeting of the stockholders of the Company, however called,
and in any action by consent of the stockholders of the Company, to vote,
or cause to be voted by the Record Holder, in person or by proxy, the
Shares held of record or Beneficially Owned by the Stockholder: (i) in
favor of the Merger, the Merger Agreement (as amended from time to time)
and the transactions contemplated by the Merger
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Agreement and (ii) against any proposal for any extraordinary corporate
transaction, such as a recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation, or sale
of assets of the Company or any merger, consolidation or other business
combination (other than the Merger) between the Company and any Person
(other than Merger Sub) or any other action or agreement in each case that
is intended or which reasonably could be expected to (x) result in a breach
of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or
agreement of the Company under the Merger Agreement, (y) result in any of
the conditions to the Company's obligations under the Merger Agreement not
being fulfilled or (z) impede, interfere with, delay, postpone or adversely
affect the Merger and the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement.
Section 2.2 Proxy. The Stockholder hereby revokes any and all prior proxies
or powers-of-attorney in respect of any of the Shares and constitutes and
appoints Merger Sub or any nominee of Merger Sub, with full power of
substitution and resubstitution, at any time during the term of this Agreement,
as its true and lawful attorney and proxy (its "Proxy"), for and in its name,
place and stead, to demand that the Secretary of the Company call a special
meeting of the stockholders of the Company for the purpose of considering any
matter referred to in Section 2.1 (if permitted under the Company's Certificate
of Incorporation or By-Laws) and to vote all of the Stockholder's Shares as its
Proxy, at every annual, special, adjourned or postponed meeting of the
stockholders of the Company, including the right to sign his name (as
Stockholder) to any consent, certificate or other document relating to the
Company that New Jersey law may permit or require as provided in Section 2.1.
Section 2.3 No Ownership Interest. Except as set forth in Section 2.1 and
Section 2.2, nothing contained in this Voting Agreement shall be deemed to vest
in Merger Sub any direct or indirect ownership or incidence of ownership of or
with respect to any Shares. All rights, ownership and economic benefits of and
relating to the Shares shall remain and belong to the Stockholder.
Section 2.4 Evaluation of Investment. The Stockholder, by reason of his
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters, believes himself
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in shares of the
Class C Preferred Stock of the Company and shares of preferred stock and common
stock of Surviving Corporation, contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger
Agreement. The Stockholder acknowledges receipt and review of a copy of the
Merger Agreement.
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of the Stockholder
The Stockholder hereby represents and warrants to Merger Sub as follows:
Section 3.1 Authority Relative to This Agreement. The Stockholder has all
necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform
his obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. Such Stockholder is an individual with the capacity to enter into this
Agreement. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by
the Stockholder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by
the other parties hereto, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of
the Stockholder, enforceable against the Stockholder in accordance with its
terms, except to the extent enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally or by general principles governing the availability of equitable
remedies.
Section 3.2 No Conflict. (a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by
the Stockholder does not, and the performance of this Agreement by the
Stockholder shall not, (i) conflict with or violate any agreement, arrangement,
law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which the Stockholder is a
party or by which the Stockholder (or the Shares held of record or Beneficially
Owned by such Stockholder) is bound or affected or (ii) result in any breach of
or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse or time or both
would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination,
amendment, acceleration or cancellation
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of, or result in the creation of a lien or encumbrance on any of the Shares
held of record or Beneficially Owned by the Stockholder pursuant to any note,
bond, mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease, license, permit,
franchise or other instrument or obligation to which the Stockholder is a party
or by which the Stockholder (or the Shares held of record or Beneficially Owned
by the Stockholder) is bound or affected.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Stockholder does not,
and the performance of this Agreement by the Stockholder shall not, require any
consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification
to, any governmental entity except for applicable requirements, if any, of
federal or state securities and antitrust laws.
Section 3.3 Title to the Shares. As of the date hereof, the Stockholder is
the record or Beneficial Owner of the Shares listed opposite the name of the
Stockholder on the signature page hereto. The Shares listed opposite the name
of the Stockholder on the Stockholder's signature page hereto are all the
securities of the Company either held of record or Beneficially Owned by the
Stockholder. Except as set forth in Section 2.2, the Stockholder has not
appointed or granted any proxy, which appointment or grant is still effective,
with respect to the Shares held of record or Beneficially owned by the
Stockholder. The Shares listed opposite the name of the Stockholder on the
signature page hereto are owned free and clear of all security interests,
liens, claims, pledges, options, rights of first refusal, limitations on the
Stockholder's voting rights, charges and other encumbrances of any nature
whatsoever.
ARTICLE IV
Covenants of the Stockholder
Section 4.1 No Inconsistent Agreements. The Stockholder hereby represents,
warrants, covenants and agrees that, except as contemplated by this Agreement
and the Merger Agreement, the Stockholder has not and shall not enter into any
voting agreement or grant a proxy or power of attorney with respect to the
Shares held of record or Beneficially Owned by the Stockholder.
Section 4.2 Transfer of Title. The Stockholder hereby covenants and agrees
that the Stockholder will not, prior to the termination of this Agreement,
either directly or indirectly, offer or otherwise agree to sell, assign,
pledge, hypothecate, transfer, exchange, or dispose of any Shares or options,
warrants or other convertible securities to acquire or purchase Company Common
Stock or Series C Preferred Stock (collectively, "Derivative Securities") or
any other securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable for Company
Common Stock, owned either directly or indirectly by the Stockholder or with
respect to which the Stockholder has the power of disposition, whether now or
hereafter acquired without the prior written consent of Merger Sub (provided
nothing contained herein will be deemed to restrict the exercise or conversion
of Derivative Securities outstanding on the date hereof). The Stockholder
hereby agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions by the
Company against the transfer of any Shares inconsistent with the terms of this
Section 4.2.
Section 4.3 Exchange of Shares. Prior to the Effective Time, the Stockholder
shall exchange 164,384 shares of Common Stock for an equal number of Shares of
Class C Preferred Stock as contemplated by Section 5.16 of the Merger Agreement
pursuant to a plan of recapitalization adopted by the Company.
ARTICLE V
Miscellaneous
Section 5.1 No Solicitation. From the date hereof until the Effective Time
or, if earlier, the termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with its
terms, the Stockholder (a) shall not have, or shall immediately terminate any
discussions with, any third party concerning a Takeover Proposal and (b) shall
not, and shall not
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authorize any officer, director, employee, controlled affiliate, investment
banker or other agents (in such agency capacity), or the Stockholder to,
directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, engage in discussions or negotiate with
any Person (whether such discussions or negotiations are initiated by the
Stockholder or otherwise) or take any other action intended or designed to
facilitate the efforts of any Person, other than Merger Sub, relating to a
Takeover Proposal, (ii) provide information with respect to the Company or any
of its subsidiaries to any Person, other than Merger Sub, relating to a
possible Takeover Proposal by any person other than Merger Sub, (iii) enter
into an agreement with any person, other than Merger Sub, providing for a
possible Takeover Proposal, or (iv) make or authorize any statement,
recommendation or solicitation in support of any possible Takeover Proposal by
any Person, other than by Merger Sub.
Section 5.2 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier to
occur of (i) the Effective Time, (ii) the termination of the Merger Agreement
in accordance with its terms or (iii) unless extended by agreement of each of
the parties hereto, [June 30, 2000]. Upon such termination, no party shall have
any further obligations or liabilities hereunder; provided, however, that
nothing in this Agreement shall relieve any party from liability for the breach
of any of its representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth
in this Agreement prior to such termination.
Section 5.3 Additional Shares. If, after the date hereof, the Stockholder
acquires the right to vote any additional shares of the Common Stock or Class C
Preferred Stock (any such shares shall be referred to herein as "Additional
Shares"), including, without limitation, upon exercise or conversion of any
Derivative Security or through any stock dividend or stock split, the
provisions of this Agreement applicable to the Shares shall be applicable to
such Additional Shares as if such Additional Shares had been outstanding Shares
as of the date hereof. The provisions of the immediately preceding sentence
shall be effective with respect to Additional Shares without action by any
Person immediately upon the acquisition by a Stockholder of record or
Beneficial Ownership of such Additional Shares.
Section 5.4 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable
damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement was not
performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be
entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other
remedy at law or in equity.
Section 5.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, if and to the extent entered
into by the Stockholder and Merger Sub, constitutes the entire agreement
between Merger Sub and the Stockholder with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and
oral, between the Merger Sub and the Stockholder with respect to the subject
matter hereof.
Section 5.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an
instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
Section 5.7 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule or law, or public
policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall
nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal
substance of this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to
any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid,
illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereby shall negotiate in
good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the
parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the terms of this Agreement
remain as originally contemplated.
Section 5.8 Notices. All notices and other communications given or made
pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
or made and shall be effective upon receipt, if delivered personally, upon
receipt of a transmission confirmation if sent by facsimile (with a confirming
copy sent by overnight courier) and on the next business day if sent by Federal
Express, United Parcel Service, Express Mail
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or other reputable overnight courier to the parties at the following addresses
(or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by notice):
If to the Stockholder to:
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Wilmar Industries, Inc.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
with a copy to:
Drinker, Xxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Fax No.: 000-000-0000
If to Merger Sub, to:
WM Acquisition, Inc.
c/o Parthenon Capital
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Fax No.: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Xxxx, Weiss, Rifkind, Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Fax No.: (000) 000-0000
and
Chase Capital Partners
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Fax No.: (000) 000-0000
with copies to:
X'Xxxxxxxx, Graev & Karabell
00 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Fax No.: (000) 000-0000
Section 5.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements
made and to be performed entirely within such state without giving effect to
the provisions thereof relating to conflicts of law.
Section 5.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Stockholder and Merger Sub have caused this Agreement
to be duly executed on the date hereof.
WM Acquisition, Inc.
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx
By:__________________________________
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Vice President
/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Number of Shares: 2,013,536
By:__________________________________
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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