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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ("Agreement") is entered
into as of July 17, 2002, by and between, Dared 80, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company ("Seller"), and Bedford Property Investors, Inc., a Maryland
corporation ("Bedford"), for the sale to Bedford of the Property (defined in
Section 1.2.9) located in the City of Phoenix (the "City"), County of Maricopa
(the "County"), and State of Arizona (the "State"). In consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement Bedford and Seller
agree as follows.
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS
1.1 Defined Business Terms. Each of the following business terms, when
used herein with an initial capital letter, shall have the meaning ascribed to
it as follows:
1.1.1 "Agreement Date" is the date first set forth above.
1.1.2 "Closing" and "Closing Date" shall be twenty (20) days after
the end of the Inspection Period (defined in Section 1.1.4) and shall be the
date upon which the Deed (defined in Section 1.2.3) is recorded in the Official
Records of the County. The parties shall attempt to Close Escrow on or before
June 28, 2002.
1.1.3 "Deposit" is Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00).
1.1.4 "Inspection Period" means the period expiring at 6:00 p.m.
San Francisco time thirty-five (35) days after the Agreement Date as extended
pursuant to Section .4.2.
1.1.5 "Purchase Price" is Twenty Four Million Three Hundred Five
Thousand Dollars ($24,305,000.00)
1.2 Other Defined Terms. In addition to the terms defined in Section 1.1
and elsewhere throughout this Agreement, each of the following terms, when used
herein with an initial capital letter, shall have the meaning ascribed to it as
follows:
1.2.1 "Broker" means CB Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, located at 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000.
1.2.2 "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.2.3 "Deed" means the Special Warranty Deed in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit D, conveying to Bedford title to the Real Property,
Appurtenances and Improvements as provided in Section 8.3.1.
1.2.4 "Environmental Laws" mean any federal, state, local or
administrative agency ordinance, law, rule, regulation, order or requirement
relating to environmental conditions, Hazardous Materials or medical waste.
1.2.5 "Escrow" that certain Escrow opened with the Escrow Holder
(defined in Section 1.2.6) with respect to this Agreement and the Closing of the
sale of the Property, referencing Escrow Number 000-000-0000000
1.2.6 "Escrow Holder" means the Title Company (defined in Section
1.2.13). The Deposit shall be held with Title Company in the State and Bedford
consents to jurisdiction in the State for any dispute over the Deposit.
1.2.7 "Hazardous Materials" means any substance, chemical, waste
or other material which is listed, defined or otherwise identified as
"hazardous" or "toxic" under any of the Environmental Laws, including, without
limitation, formaldehyde, urea, polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum, petroleum
products or by-products, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied
natural gas, or synthetic gas usable for fuel or mixture thereof, radon,
asbestos or any by-product of same.
1.2.8 "Leases" mean all leases with Tenants (hereafter defined) in
effect on the Agreement Date or which are executed subsequent to the Agreement
Date in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.1.4, which are to be
assigned to Bedford at the Close of Escrow.
1.2.9 "Property" means all of the items referred to in
subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) below:
(a) Real Property. All that certain real property consisting of
approximately 15.46 acres of land, , located in Maricopa County, Arizona, being
all of the development commonly known as 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx. - Xxxx. 0
and 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx. - Bldg. 2, Phoenix, Arizona, all as more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Real Property");
(b) Appurtenances. All rights, privileges and easements
appurtenant to the Real Property, including, without limitation, (1) all
minerals, oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances on and under the Real
Property, (2) all development rights, air rights, water, water rights and water
stock relating to the Real Property, (3) all other easements, rights-of-ways or
appurtenances used in connection with the beneficial use and enjoyment of the
Real Property, (4) all right, title and interest of Seller in and to any
streets, alley, passages, and other appurtenances included in, adjacent to or
used in connection with the Real Property, before or after the vacation thereof
(all of which are collectively referred to as the "Appurtenances");
(c) Improvements. All improvements and fixtures located on the
Real Property, excluding any fixtures owned by Tenants, but including, without
limitation, two buildings containing approximately 214,173 square feet of space,
as well as all other improvements presently located on the Real Property, all
apparatus, equipment and appliances used in connection with the operation or
occupancy of the Real Property, such as heating and air conditioning systems and
facilities used to provide any utility services, refrigeration, ventilation,
garbage disposal, recreation or other services on the Real Property, along with
all parking spaces located on the Real Property (all of which are collectively
referred to as the "Improvements");
(d) Personal Property. The personal property of Seller located
on the Real Property and Improvements, including without limitation, the
personal property described in Exhibit B attached hereto (the "Personal
Property"); and
(e) Intangible Property. All of the interest of Seller in any
intangible personal property now or hereafter owned by Seller and used in the
ownership, use and operation of the Real Property, Improvements and Personal
Property, including, without limitation, (1) all entitlements and approvals,
building permits, zoning approvals, variances, conditional use permits and any
and all documents and work products relating thereto in which Seller has an
interest; (2) all warranties or guaranties for the Improvements or Personal
Property; (3) all copyrights, logo designs, trademarks, trade names, service
marks and all goodwill associated with the Real Property or the Improvements
(excluding the name and logo associated with "Xxxxxx Cotton Center"; (4) all
other intellectual and intangible property used by Seller in connection with the
Property , and (5) all contract or lease rights, agreements, utility contracts
or other rights relating to the ownership, use and operation of the Property, as
defined below (all of which are collectively referred to as the "Intangible
Property").
1.2.10 "Survey" means a survey or updated survey of the Real
Property, Appurtenances and Improvements to be provided by Seller not later than
fifteen days after the Agreement Date. The Survey shall be prepared by a land
surveyor and meet the "Survey Requirements" set forth on Exhibit C.
1.2.11 "Survey Matters" mean any matters affecting title to the
Property that are disclosed on the Survey.
1.2.12 "Tenant" means each tenant under the Leases (collectively
"Tenants").
1.2.13 "Title Company" means First American Title Insurance
Company, 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, Attention:
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx FAX: (000) 000-0000, Phone: (000) 000-0000
1.2.14 "Title Exceptions" means all of the exceptions to title
(excluding the Title Company's preprinted standard exceptions) listed on the
Title Commitment (defined in Section 4.1).
1.3 Exhibits: Attached hereto and forming an integral part of this
Agreement are the following exhibits, all of which are incorporated into this
Agreement as fully as if the contents thereof were set out in full herein at
each point of reference thereto:
Exhibit A - Legal Description
Exhibit B - Description of Personal Property
Exhibit C - Survey Requirements and Certificate
Exhibit D - Special Warranty Deed
Exhibit E - Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption
Exhibit F - Due Diligence Materials
Exhibit G - Form of Tenant Notice
Exhibit H - Form of Tenant Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit I - Financial Agreement
Exhibit J - Caremark Parking Property
Exhibit K - Siemens Lease
Exhibit L - Broker's Letter
Exhibit M Holdback Escrow Agreement
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE
Seller agrees to sell the Property to Bedford, and Bedford agrees to
purchase the Property from Seller, on all of the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE 3
FINANCIAL TERMS
3.1 Purchase Price. The total Purchase Price for the Property shall be
paid in cash to Seller at the Close of Escrow.
3.2 Terms of Payment. Bedford shall pay the Purchase Price to Seller as
follows:
3.2.1 Deposit. Within two business days after the Agreement Date,
Bedford shall deliver to Escrow Holder the amount of the Deposit in the form of
a check drawn on a financial institution with offices located in Arizona and/or
California, payable to Escrow Holder or by wire transfer of same day funds.
3.2.2 Investment of the Deposit. Bedford may instruct the Escrow
Holder to invest the Deposit in short-term, high-grade securities, interest
bearing bank accounts, bank certificates of deposit, or bank repurchase
agreements. All interest or other income thereon shall belong to Bedford and
shall be remitted to Bedford as and when received by Escrow Holder, irrespective
of the disposition of the Deposit itself.
3.2.3 Application of the Deposit. The Deposit shall be non-
refundable and the property of Seller only if, when, and after Bedford delivers
to Seller and Escrow Holder all of the following: (i) the Title Notice (defined
in Section 4.4), to the extent Bedford timely gave title and survey objections,
(ii) the Estoppel Notice, (defined in Section 11.1.4), and (iii) the Inspection
Approval Notice (defined in Section 6.3). If any of the Title Notice, the
Estoppel Notice or the Inspection Approval Notice is not timely delivered or
waived by Bedford, this Agreement shall be terminated and the Deposit returned
to Bedford. If the sale of the Property is consummated, the Deposit shall be
applied toward the Purchase Price. Until the expiration of the Inspection
Period, Escrow Holder shall release the Deposit to Bedford upon the sole
instruction of Bedford and upon such release, this Agreement is terminated.
3.2.4 Payment of the Purchase Price. On or before the Closing
Date, Bedford shall deposit the balance of the Purchase Price with Escrow
Holder. The amount required to be deposited hereunder shall be reduced by the
amount of the Deposit and by all credits due Bedford under this Agreement, and
increased by all items chargeable to Bedford under this Agreement. Any interest
earned on said funds prior to the Closing Date shall be paid to Bedford.
3.2.5 Holdbacks. The total maximum amounts of each of the
following unsecured or unsatisfied obligations shall be held in Escrow from the
Purchase Price to secure the payment of each obligation in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement and with the terms of the Financial Agreement. Bedford
and Seller shall execute and deliver to Escrow Holder at Closing, the Holdback
Escrow Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit M to secure the following
obligations of Seller: (i) the Initial Siemens TI Obligation (defined in Section
11.1.5), (ii) the Additional Siemens TI Obligation (defined in Section 11.1.5),
(iii) the Financial Agreement (defined in Section 11.1.7), (iv) the construction
of the truck well required under Section 11.1.6 (unless Seller has satisfied
such obligation), and (v) the payment of $374,202.52 as of June 20, 2002
(subject to adjustment prior to Close of Escrow) to Tenant Caremark under
Section 11.1.8 (unless Seller has satisfied such obligation). The Holdback
Escrow Agreement is merely a security for Seller's obligations under this
Agreement. If at any time the amount reasonably calculated to pay for all such
remaining obligations of Seller exceeds the amount in the Holdback Escrow by
more than 5%, Seller shall deposit the balance needed to cover such obligations
into the Escrow. Similarly, if there are excess sums in the Holdback Escrow
Account more than 5% over the amount needed to cover the remaining obligations
of Seller, Escrow Holder shall release to Seller the amount of such excess. If
there are not sufficient sums in the Holdback Escrow Account to pay such Seller
obligations, Seller shall be obligated to pay Bedford directly as the
obligations come due. At such time as all of the Seller obligations have been
satisfied, the balance in the Holdback Escrow shall be paid to Seller.
ARTICLE 4
APPROVAL OF TITLE
4.1 Title Commitment. Within five business days after the Agreement Date,
Escrow Holder shall arrange for delivery to Bedford, a preliminary title report
or commitment for an ALTA owner's policy of title insurance, covering the
Property, issued by the Title Company, together with legible copies of all
exceptions and matters of record referred to therein (said preliminary report or
commitment, together with the materials referred to above shall be referred to
as the "Title Commitment"). The Title Commitment shall indicate that Seller is
the owner of the Property.
4.2 Survey. At Seller's expense, Seller shall cause to be delivered to
Bedford within fifteen days after the Agreement Date, an updated "as-built"
Survey of the Property, prepared by a surveyor or civil engineer licensed in the
State. If Seller takes longer than fifteen days to deliver the Survey, the
Inspection Period shall be delayed day for day for each day over fifteen days.
The Survey shall meet the Survey Requirements. The Survey shall be certified to
Bedford and the Title Company (and such other persons as Bedford may direct
within ten (10) days after the Agreement Date) with the certification form
attached hereto as Exhibit C signed by the surveyor or engineer preparing the
Survey.
4.3 Title and Survey Review. Bedford shall have until the later of (i)
five (5) business days after receipt of the Title Commitment or (ii) five (5)
business days after receipt of the Survey, to notify Seller of any Title
Exceptions or Survey Matters that are not acceptable to Bedford (all such items
shall be referred to as "Title and Survey Objections"). The failure of Bedford
to provide timely written notice of Title and Survey Objections shall be deemed
disapproval of all Title Exceptions and Survey Matters.
4.4 Seller's Right to Cure. Within three (3) business days after receipt
of Bedford's notice of Title and Survey Objections if any, Seller shall provide
written notice to Bedford and Escrow Holder as to which, if any, of the Title
and Survey Objections Seller elects to cause to be removed of record, which
election shall be in its sole discretion, ("Title Cure Notice") (the Title
Exceptions and Survey Matters which Seller agrees to cause to be removed are the
"Approved Objections"). Seller must cure all Title Exceptions and Survey
Matters relating to deeds of trust, mortgages, liens or other encumbrances
representing monetary liens (other than non-delinquent real property taxes),
which can be removed by the payment of money ("Monetary Liens"). If Seller
elects not to cure all Title and Survey Objections, then Bedford shall have the
right, upon written notice to Seller, to acquire the Property subject to the
Title and Survey Objections, except for the Monetary Liens, without any
abatement in the Purchase Price. Within three business days of receipt of
Seller's Title Cure Notice, Bedford shall provide Seller and Escrow Holder
notice (the "Title Notice") of whether Bedford is electing to terminate this
Agreement or acquire the Property subject to the terms noted above.
If Seller does not remove an Approved Objection or Monetary Lien by the Closing
Date, Bedford shall have the right, as its sole remedy, upon written notice to
Seller, to either: (1) cancel this Agreement and receive a refund of the Deposit
and a reimbursement of all reasonable sums actually paid by Bedford to third
parties in connection with its due diligence, inspections and testing of the
Property (the "Due Diligence Costs") not to exceed twenty five thousand
($25,000) or (2) acquire title to the Property subject to such Approved Title
Objection or Monetary Lien and reduce the Purchase Price by the amount
reasonably estimated by Bedford to remove or cure such Monetary Lien. In
exercising its rights under the preceding sentence, Bedford shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to adjourn the Closing Date for ten (10) days
before making such an election.
4.5 Permitted Exceptions. The Title Exceptions, Survey Matters and the
Title Company's pre-printed standard exceptions, except for (i) any Approved
Objections and (ii) the Monetary Liens are referred to herein as the "Permitted
Exceptions." At or prior to Closing, Seller shall be entitled to record a
Restriction of Record prohibiting the construction of any additional
improvements that add to the total square footage of usable space of the
Property, including but not limited to the construction of Mezzanine Space
within any building without Seller's prior written consent. Seller agrees to
either grant its consent to such additional square footage or record a release
of such restriction in the event the City of Phoenix approves such additional
square footage.
4.6 Owner's Policy. At Closing, Seller shall cause the Title Company to
issue to Bedford an ALTA Owner's Policy of Title Insurance (Form B, revised
10/17/70), which policy Bedford warrants Title Company will issue to Bedford,
with extended coverage, in the amount of the Purchase Price, insuring that after
the Closing, Bedford has fee simple title to the Property subject only to the
Permitted Exceptions, together with a zoning endorsement and such other
endorsements required by Bedford, with liability in the amount of the Purchase
Price, and with the standard exceptions or provisions for mechanic's liens,
coinsurance, creditor's rights, and mandatory arbitration omitted ("Title
Policy"). Seller shall only be obligated to pay for the cost of standard
owner's coverage, and Bedford shall pay the additional cost for the extended
coverage requested by Bedford and any endorsements Bedford may elect to obtain.
Bedford, to the extent it desires endorsements, shall be responsible for
ordering and obtaining said matters on a timely basis and the failure of the
Title Company to timely provide commitments relative to such matters shall not
be deemed to extend Bedford's time period for review of such items.
ARTICLE 5
ACCESS
5.1 Access to Information and Property. From and after the Agreement
Date, Seller shall allow Bedford and its agents and consultants, continuing
access during business hours, to (i) the books, financial reports, and records
of Seller relating to the Property (excluding information concerning
construction costs for the buildings and improvements comprising the Property,
capital expenditures for the Property and land prices), (ii) all tenant files
and correspondence relating to the Property and the Leases, and (iii) upon
twenty-four (24) hours advance notice to Seller, and Seller's prior consent not
to be unreasonably withheld and subject to Seller's right to have
representatives accompany Bedford, to the Property. Bedford shall have no right
to drill test xxxxx or take soil borings without Seller's written consent, which
Seller may condition upon such terms, conditions and undertakings as Seller, in
its sole discretion may impart. To the extent Bedford desires to view any
portion of the Property occupied by tenants, Bedford shall provide seventy-two
(72) hours advance notice (not including weekends or holidays) and subject to
the provisions of the applicable Leases, Bedford shall be entitled to view such
portions of the Property accompanied by representatives of Seller. Bedford
agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any damage or injury to
persons or property caused by Bedford or its agents or consultants during their
entry and investigations prior to Closing, but Bedford shall not be responsible
for any defects or contamination discovered as a result. This indemnity shall
survive the termination of this Agreement or the Closing, as applicable,
provided that Seller must give notice of any claim it may have against Bedford
under such indemnity within twelve (12) months of such termination or the
Closing Date, as applicable, if the claim involves damage to Seller's Property.
5.2 Tenants and Vendors. Seller and its agents shall allow (and Seller
hereby authorizes) Bedford to contact any or all of (i) the Tenants under the
Leases, (provided, however, such contact with Tenant under the Leases shall not
exceed one (1) contact and Seller shall be entitled to be present during such
contact (ii) the contracting parties under any service contracts, (iii) the
obligors under any warranties or guarantees relating to the Property, with
respect to determining and verifying the precise terms and nature of their
tenancies and contract rights, as the case may be. In addition, Seller shall
afford Bedford access to all of Seller's Tenant correspondence files and other
Tenant records with respect to the Property. Seller shall cooperate and lend
prompt assistance to Bedford in making any such contact and in obtaining such
information.
5.3 Property Management Procedures. Seller shall allow and assist Bedford
and its employees and agents in the observation and communication with the
property manager of the Property for the purpose of affording Bedford the
opportunity to gain familiarity with the operations and procedures for managing
and operating the Property.
ARTICLE 6
INSPECTION AND CONTINGENCIES
6.1 Due Diligence Materials. Bedford hereby acknowledges prior receipt of
all of the "Due Diligence Materials" set forth on Exhibit F attached hereto.
Bedford shall be entitled to review and approve, in Bedford's sole discretion,
the Due Diligence Materials.
6.2 Inspection Period. As a condition to Bedford's obligation to purchase
hereunder, Bedford shall be entitled to examine the Property, the Due Diligence
Materials, Seller's business records and tenant files on the Property (as
limited herein), and other economic, governmental, development and marketing
feasibility, and physical studies and analyses as Bedford may require (the
"Inspection Matters"). During normal business hours and on not less than 24
hours advance notice, Bedford shall have the right to inspect and copy Seller's
business records, tenant files and other documents in Seller's possession
relating to the Property which are not included in the Due Diligence Materials,
excluding all records relating to construction costs for the buildings, capital
expenditures and land prices. The examination, analyses and studies shall be
completed during the Inspection Period. Bedford may disapprove any Inspection
Matters in its sole and subjective discretion.
6.3 Notice. Bedford shall provide Seller and Escrow Holder written notice
of approval of the Inspection Matters (the "Inspection Approval Notice") prior
to the expiration of the Inspection Period. This Agreement shall be deemed
terminated on the expiration of the Inspection Period if Bedford does not timely
provide the Inspection Approval Notice to Seller and Escrow Holder. Upon actual
or deemed termination, the Deposit shall be returned to Bedford, and there shall
be no further obligation on the part of either party, except those which
specifically survive termination.
ARTICLE 7
LEASES AND SERVICE CONTRACTS
7.1 Existing Leases. Included with the Due Diligence Materials is a "Rent
Roll" for the Property maintained in the ordinary course by Seller that reflects
all current Leases at the Property. The Rent Roll includes a list of all Tenants
under the Leases; the termination date of each Lease; the rent payable under
each Lease; any renewal extension, or expansion options; and the security
deposit, if any, posted by each Tenant as of the date indicated by the Rent
Roll. Bedford shall be obligated, as part of its due diligence, to review the
Leases and confirm the accuracy of the information set forth on the Rent Roll.
7.2 Siemens Lease. Prior to Close of Escrow Seller shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to enter into a triple net lease with Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. (the "Siemens Lease") which shall contain business terms
substantially identical to those set forth in the form of Industrial Real Estate
Lease attached hereto as Exhibit K. If Seller is unable after reasonable
efforts to achieve the obligations of this Section 7.2 prior to the Close of
Escrow, Seller shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement, in which case the
Deposit shall be returned to Bedford and neither party shall have any further
obligations hereunder, except those which specifically survive termination
herein.
7.3 Caremark Parking. The Lease with Tenant Caremark provides that Tenant
has an option to require the landlord to provide an additional 100 parking
spaces on property depicted on Exhibit J (the "Caremark Parking Property"). The
Caremark Lease also provides for additional base rent to be paid by Caremark if
it exercises the option to lease that parking (the "Parking Rent") as an
increase in the Base Rent under the Caremark Lease. Upon such exercise, the
landlord under the Caremark Lease is required to improve the Caremark Parking
Property with paving, striping and other improvements (the "Caremark Parking
Improvements"). As part of the consideration of this Agreement, Seller hereby
agrees to construct the Caremark Parking Improvements at its sole cost and
expense. To the extent that Seller fails to timely commence and diligently
complete construction of the Caremark Parking Improvements, Bedford shall be
entitled to construct and complete such Improvements following ten (10) days
written notice from Bedford to Seller and Seller's failure to continue with
diligent construction and completion of the Caremark Parking Improvements within
said ten (10) days. Seller shall reimburse Bedford for the reasonable out-of-
pocket costs and expenses actually incurred by Bedford in completing the
Caremark Parking Improvements to the extent it undertakes such matter following
Seller's failure to comply with the provisions of this Section. Following
completion by Bedford of the Caremark Parking Improvements and Bedford's receipt
of lien waivers from all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers relative to
construction of the Caremark Parking Improvements, all Parking Rent shall be
retained by Bedford, until such time as Seller has reimbursed Bedford for the
costs and expenses as required pursuant to this Section. Bedford shall pay to
Seller Parking Rent that is actually received by Bedford from Caremark under the
Caremark Lease within ten (10) business days of its receipt under the Caremark
Lease, unless Bedford is entitled to retain the same pursuant to this Section.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, Parking Rent received by Bedford shall
be computed as follows: the total Base Rent received from Caremark shall be
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Parking Rent and the
denominator of which is the total Base Rent then due under the Caremark Lease.
In addition, to the extent Bedford collects additional rent from Caremark for
taxes, insurance and maintenance of the Caremark Parking Property, Bedford shall
reimburse Seller for the portion of such additional rent that relates to
expenses paid by Seller. For example, if Seller pays the taxes on the Caremark
Parking Property, the portion of additional rent collected by Bedford
attributable to those taxes would be paid to Seller. To the extent requested by
Seller, Bedford shall assign to Seller all rights to collect and receive the
Parking Rent and Seller's portion of any additional rent for the lease of the
Caremark Parking Property which shall entitle Seller to xxx for collection of
all unpaid amounts; Seller shall not be entitled to disrupt the Lease rights
with Caremark pursuant to eviction or other actions, as part of its rights to
recover amounts owing by Caremark for Parking Rent. The provisions of this
Section are expressly made binding on the parties' successors and assigns.
At or prior to Closing, Seller shall cause to be recorded Restrictions that
run against the Caremark Parking Property reserving the use of the Caremark
Parking Property for the Caremark Parking until such time as that right
extinguishes. Such Restrictions shall be in form and content reasonably
acceptable to Bedford and Seller and approved by Bedford and Seller during the
Inspection Period. To the extent or in the event Bedford and Seller are not able
to agree upon the form and content of the Restrictions on or before the
Inspection Period, then either Bedford or Seller shall be entitled to terminate
this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be returned to Bedford and
neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except
those that specifically survive termination. Bedford shall deposit with Escrow
Holder, pursuant to the Holdback Escrow Agreement, a release of such
restrictions, whereby Seller shall be entitled to have the release recorded by
Escrow Holder if Bedford does not object to such release within ten (10) days
after request by Seller.
ARTICLE 8
ESCROW AND CLOSING
8.1 Closing. The Closing shall occur on the Closing Date set forth in
Section 1.1.2; provided, however, that Bedford shall have the right to elect to
close prior to the Closing Date upon not less than three (3) business days
written notice to Seller.
8.2 Escrow. Within two business days after the Agreement Date, the
parties shall deliver a fully executed copy of this Agreement to Escrow Holder.
This Agreement shall constitute the joint escrow instructions of Bedford and
Seller to Escrow Holder and upon the opening of escrow, Escrow Holder is
authorized to act in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon Escrow
Holder's request, the parties shall execute such additional and supplementary
escrow instructions as may be appropriate or required by Escrow Holder to enable
the Escrow Holder to comply with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however,
that if there is any conflict or inconsistency between such general provisions
and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
8.3 Seller Deliveries in Escrow. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall
deliver to Escrow Holder for delivery to Bedford the following:
8.3.1 Deed. The Deed, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D,
duly executed and acknowledged.
8.3.2 Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption. The Xxxx of Sale,
Assignment and Assumption, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (the "Xxxx
of Sale, Assignment and Assumption"), duly executed, which conveys, transfers
and assigns to Bedford all of the Personal Property, Intangible Property, Leases
(hereinafter defined) and all security deposits.
8.3.3 Rent Roll. An updated Rent Roll, which shall be attached to
the Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption as an Exhibit. The updated Rent
Roll shall contain the same categories of information as are provided in the
Rent Roll that was included in the Due Diligence Materials.
8.3.4 Inventory. A complete list of Personal Property owned by
Seller and located on or used in connection with the operation of the Property,
being conveyed to Bedford and certified by Seller as true and correct and
containing no changes from the list of Personal Property attached hereto as
Exhibit B, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. The updated list
shall be attached to the Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption as an Exhibit.
8.3.5 Seller's Certificate. A certificate executed by Seller, in
form, scope, and substance reasonably satisfactory to Bedford, certifying that
to Seller's actual knowledge, there have been no material changes in the
information and data contained in the Due Diligence Materials delivered by
Seller to Bedford, except for changes previously disclosed to Bedford in
writing.
8.3.6 FIRPTA Affidavit. Either (i) an affidavit from Seller, in
form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to Bedford and Escrow Holder,
reaffirming Seller's representation and warranty that it is not a foreign person
under Section 1445, et seq., of the Code, or (ii) a withholding certificate
issued by the Internal Revenue Service, pursuant to Section 1445(a)(4) of the
Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, which excuses Bedford from any
withholding obligations under Section 1445 of the Code, or (iii) if Seller fails
to deliver the affidavit described in clause (i) above or the withholding
certificate described in clause (ii) above, a certificate, affidavit or other
written evidence sufficient to establish that Bedford is not otherwise required
to deduct and withhold a portion of the Purchase Price pursuant to the Code and
the regulations promulgated thereunder in connection with the transactions
contemplated herein.
8.3.7 Owner's Affidavit. Such affidavits, other evidence of
title, partnership agreements, certificates of partnership, corporate articles,
by-laws, certificates of good standing, resolutions, consents, evidence of
authority to enter into the transaction contemplated in this Agreement and the
like from Seller and/or other third parties as may be required by the Title
Company, on or in forms required by the Title Company in order to issue the
Title Policy (hereinafter defined) as specified in this Agreement.
8.3.8 Tenant Notice. Written notice, in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit G, duly executed by Seller or its agent, to the Tenants under the
Leases at the Property informing them of the transfer of ownership of the
Property.
8.3.9 Closing Statement. Seller's approval of the closing
statement prepared by the Escrow Holder.
8.3.10 Lease. The Financial Agreement (defined in Section 11.1.7)
duly executed by Seller.
8.4 Seller Deliveries to Bedford. Concurrently with the Closing, or as
soon thereafter as possible, Seller shall deliver to Bedford the following
(which at the request of Bedford shall be delivered to Bedford's on-site
property manager) to the extent in Seller's actual possession and control and to
the extent not previously delivered as part of the Due Diligence Materials:
8.4.1 Leases and Contracts. Originals of all Leases and originals
or copies of all correspondence and business files for Tenants under the Leases,
excluding construction documents.
8.4.2 Building Permits. Originals or copies if originals are not
available, of building permits and certificates of occupancy for the
Improvements and all Tenant-occupied space included within the Improvements.
8.4.3 Plans. One complete set of the final as-built plans and
specifications for the Improvements, certified by the architect and engineer for
the design and construction of the Improvements.
8.4.4 Records. Originals (if available, otherwise copies) of all
licenses, warranties and guaranties received by Seller from any contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers or materialmen in connection with any construction,
repairs or alterations of the Improvements and any tenant improvements,
environmental and engineering reports and studies, tax bills and other reports
comprising a part of the Due Diligence Materials.
8.4.5 Termination of Agreements. Written evidence satisfactory to
Bedford of (i) termination of the existing property management agreement
affecting the Property, executed by the parties thereto; and (ii) termination of
the following service contracts within thirty-five (35) days after the Closing
Date, provided Bedford gives written notice to Seller on or before Closing that
such service contracts shall be terminated: (1) Janitorial, (2) Parking Lot
Maintenance, (3) Landscaping maintenance, and (4) Pest control. Notwithstanding
the thirty-five (35) day time frame to terminate such service contracts, Seller
agrees to diligently attempt to cause such service contracts to be terminated as
soon as possible following Closing. The two (2) service contracts relating to
(1) waste removal and (2) fire sprinkler inspection and maintenance will not be
terminated at Closing, and shall be assumed by Bedford.
8.5 Bedford Deliveries in Escrow. At or prior to the Closing Date,
Bedford shall deliver to Escrow Holder for delivery to Seller the following:
8.5.1 Funds. The funds required of Bedford under the terms of
this Agreement.
8.5.2 Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption. A counterpart of
the Xxxx of Sale, Assignment and Assumption, duly executed by Bedford.
8.5.3 Closing Statement. Bedford's approval of the closing
statement prepared by the Escrow Holder.
8.5.4 Authority. Evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Title
Company of the power and authority of Bedford to enter into and consummate this
Agreement.
8.6 Other Documents. Seller and Bedford shall, prior to the Closing Date,
execute any and all documents and perform any and all acts reasonably necessary
or appropriate to consummate the purchase and sale pursuant to the terms of the
transaction set forth in this Agreement, including but not limited to, the
Holdback Escrow Agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Seller
and Bedford, for all cash and documents to be held by Escrow Holder pursuant to
this Agreement. Such documents may include a closing statement reflecting all
prorations, adjustments and closing costs, and escrow instructions for Closing,
an agreement designating the Escrow Holder as the "Reporting Person" for the
transaction pursuant to Section 6045(e) of the Code and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, or such other documentation as the Title Company may
reasonably require for the issuance of the Title Policy.
8.7 Closing Costs. All closing costs or expenses of escrow shall be paid
as follows:
8.7.1 Title Insurance. Seller shall pay the title insurance
premium for an ALTA Standard Owner's Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of
the Purchase Price for the Property. Bedford shall pay the premium for the
extended coverage and any endorsements as Bedford may request.
8.7.2 Recording Fees. Seller shall pay the cost of recording the
Deed.
8.7.3 Transfer Taxes. Seller shall pay all state, county and city
transfer taxes to convey the Property to Bedford from Seller, if any.
8.7.4 Other. Bedford and Seller shall each pay one-half of the
escrow fees charged by the Escrow Holder. Each party shall be responsible for
its own attorneys' fees. Seller shall pay the cost to satisfy all Approved
Title Objections and Monetary Liens, including any prepayment charges. If
Bedford terminates this Agreement during the Inspection Period, Bedford shall
pay for all title and escrow cancellation fees, if any.
8.8 Prorations. All prorations and adjustments for the Property shall be
made as of midnight of the day preceding the Closing Date, unless another date
is mutually agreed in writing by the parties (the "Adjustment Date"). If the
prorations and adjustments are found to be incorrect within twelve months after
the Closing Date, Seller and Bedford agree to re-prorate or readjust the same
accordingly. All prorations and adjustments shall be in cash as a cash credit
or debit as follows:
8.8.1 Taxes. Seller and Bedford shall prorate general real estate
taxes and assessments payable for the current fiscal year as of the Adjustment
Date.
8.8.2 Rents. All rental payments, additional rents, common area
maintenance charges, charges for taxes and insurance premiums or for the
escalation of taxes and/or insurance, if any, and other charges payable under
the Leases (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Rents") in the month in
which the Closing Date occurs shall be prorated as of the Adjustment Date
regardless of whether such Rent has been paid to Seller. With respect to any
Rent arrearages under the Leases as of the Closing Date, for rent applicable to
any month prior to the month of Closing, such arrearages shall be treated as
delinquent rent and if collected after the Closing Date shall be prorated as
provided in Section 8.8.2 (ii).
(i) Operating Expenses. Final proration of operating expenses
which are not reimbursable by any present Tenant of the Property or any portion
thereof shall not be prorated hereunder, to the extent that Seller is due a
credit for having already paid such expense.
(ii) Delinquent Rents. If, on the Adjustment Date, any Tenant at
the Property is delinquent in the payment of any minimum or base monthly rents
and/or its prorata share of Operating Expenses for any month other than the
month of Closing (herein referred to as "Base Rent"), then any such delinquent
Base Rent collected by Bedford after the Closing Date shall be successively
applied to the payment of (i) Base Rent due and payable in the months succeeding
the month in which the Closing Date occurs (through and including the month in
which payment is made), which payment shall be retained by Bedford (ii) Base
Rent due and payable in the month in which the Closing Date occurs, which
payment shall be prorated as of the Adjustment Date and the portion due Seller
shall be paid by Bedford to Seller and (iii) Base Rent due and payable in the
months preceding the months in which the Closing Date occurs, which payment
shall be promptly paid by Bedford to Seller.
(iii) Collection Efforts. Bedford shall not be obligated to
take any steps to recover any Rent arrearages. If Bedford collects any Rent
arrearages that are to be prorated between the parties as provided in Section
8.8.2 and its subsections, Bedford shall be permitted to deduct reasonable and
documented out of pocket third party costs of collection actually incurred by
Bedford. Seller shall have the right to commence and prosecute legal actions
against a Tenant for any delinquent Rent and other obligations arising or
accrued prior to the Closing Date, provided that such suit, action or
enforcement proceeding does not seek or cause a termination of the Lease with
such Tenant, name Bedford in such action or exercise remedies under the Lease
other than to seek monetary damages. Bedford and Seller shall each promptly pay
to the other any amount due such party as a result of any proration required
under Section 8.8.2 and its subsections. If such payments are not paid within
twenty days after receipt of written demand, then all such amounts shall bear
interest at a rate of ten percent per annum until such time as all such amounts
are paid in full. The terms and conditions set forth in Section 8.8.2 and its
subsections shall expressly survive the Closing Date.
8.8.3 Prepaid Rents. Seller shall xxxxx Xxxxxxx a credit equal to
the amount of (i) all free rent, operating expense abatements as to expenses
otherwise payable by the landlord under the Leases, and other rent concessions
applicable after the Closing Date, and (ii) all prepaid Rents paid to Seller at
or prior to the Closing Date by Tenants under the Leases or otherwise relating
to the leasing and operation of the Property and other items of prepaid income
relating to the Property.
8.8.4 Security Deposits. Seller shall xxxxx Xxxxxxx a credit
equal to the amount of all security and other deposits (together with interest
only if required under such Tenant's Lease or under applicable law) collected by
Seller under the Leases. Seller shall not apply any Tenant's security deposit
towards any past due rental or other sum due and owing by such Tenant under its
Lease.
8.8.5 Leasing Commissions and Tenant Improvement Costs. To the
extent not satisfied by posting a security under the provisions of Section
11.1.5, 11.1.6, 11.1.7 or 11.1.8 or the Brokers Letter set forth as Exhibit L,
Seller shall pay all leasing commissions and tenant improvement costs accrued in
connection with any Lease executed on or before the Closing Date (excluding only
leasing commissions attributable to expansion or extension options which are not
exercised until after the Closing) or Bedford shall receive a credit therefor at
Closing. Seller shall provide Bedford with copies of invoices or other
reasonably satisfactory evidence of payment of such expenses that are the
subject of reimbursement by Bedford or the subject of any security posted by
Seller under the provisions of Sections 11.1.5, 11.1.7 or 11.1.8, together with
copies of any lien releases required of Seller.
8.8.6 Utilities. Except for charges for utilities metered
directly to and payable directly by, Tenants at the Property, Seller shall be
responsible for all utility services to the Property and payment therefor up to
the Adjustment Date and Bedford shall be responsible for such utility services
and payment therefor thereafter. Seller shall notify each utility company of
the change in ownership. Final readings and final xxxxxxxx for utilities shall
be made as of the Adjustment Date to the extent practical. If final readings
and xxxxxxxx cannot be obtained as of Closing, the final bills, when received
shall be prorated based upon the number of days Seller owned the Property in
such final billing period.
8.8.7 Service and Maintenance Contracts and Warranties. Seller
shall be responsible for payment of all charges under any service contracts
affecting its Property until the Closing Date. Seller shall pay all costs and
expenses to terminate all terminable service contracts set forth in Section
8.4.6 above (including, without limitation, Seller's property management
agreement). Bedford shall assume the non-terminable service contracts set forth
in Section 8.4.6 above. Further, the roof service contract with Star Roofing
which has been prepaid by Seller shall be assumed by Bedford and pro-rated as of
the Closing Date. Seller shall pay the cost of transferring all warranties on
the Property to Bedford, if any, but shall not be required to obtain
confirmation or written consent to such transfers from any third parties.
8.8.8 Preliminary Closing Statement. Seller and Bedford shall
jointly prepare a preliminary Closing statement on the basis of the Leases and
other sources of income and expenses and shall deliver such computation to the
Escrow Holder prior to the Closing.
8.8.9 Post-Closing Reconciliation. If any of these prorations
cannot be calculated accurately on the Closing Date, then they shall be
calculated or recalculated as soon after the Closing Date as feasible. Any sums
owed by one party to the other as a result of the calculations shall be paid
within ten business days.
ARTICLE 9
CASUALTY OR CONDEMNATION
9.1 Casualty. If any portion of the Property is damaged or destroyed
prior to the Closing Date and (i) such damage or destruction is fully covered by
Seller's insurance (except for the deductible amounts thereunder), (ii) the
insurer agrees to timely pay for the entire cost of such repair, and (iii) the
repair would cost less than $250,000.00, then this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect and Bedford shall acquire the Property upon the terms and
conditions set forth herein. In such event, Bedford shall receive a credit
against the Purchase Price equal to such deductible amount, and Seller shall
assign to Bedford all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all
proceeds of insurance on account of such damage or destruction. Otherwise, if
any portion of the Property is damaged or destroyed prior to the Closing Date
Bedford shall have the right upon written notice to Seller within thirty days
after notice of such damage or destruction to (i) terminate this Agreement and
receive a refund of the Deposit, or (ii) proceed with the purchase of the
Property under this Agreement and receive an assignment of all of Seller's
insurance policies and proceeds and a credit against the Purchase Price for the
amount of any deductible and any insurance proceeds previously paid to Seller
for such damage or destruction (except to the extent utilized by Seller for
expenses associated with such damage or destruction. The failure of Bedford to
provide such written notice shall be deemed an election to terminate. Bedford
shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for thirty days to evaluate the
scope of the damage and available insurance under Seller's insurance policy.
9.2 Condemnation. If any portion of the Property is taken by condemnation
prior to the Closing Date, Bedford shall have the right, upon written notice to
Seller within thirty days after receipt of notice of such taking, to terminate
this Agreement and receive a refund of the Deposit. The failure of Bedford to
provide such written notice shall be deemed an election to terminate. Bedford
shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for thirty days to evaluate the
scope of the taking and available condemnation proceeds. If Bedford does not
elect to terminate this Agreement as provided above, the parties shall proceed
to close under the terms of this Agreement and Seller shall assign to Bedford at
the Closing Date the proceeds of the condemnation award.
ARTICLE 10
COVENANTS OF SELLER
10.1 Operation of Property. Prior to the Closing Date, Seller will operate
the Property subject to the following provisions and limitations:
10.1.1 Maintenance and Repair. Seller shall continue to operate
and maintain the Property consistent with the present business and operations
thereof. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the general operations
of the Property shall not be changed between the date hereof and the Closing
Date.
10.1.2 Compliance with Law. Seller shall comply with all
warranties, guarantees, licenses, and contracts, ordinances and laws
(collectively "Legal Requirements") pertaining to the Property. Provided,
however, Seller shall not be required to expend more than $5,000 to comply with
any Legal Requirements unless Seller had actual knowledge of such violation
following the Agreement Date.
10.1.3 Compliance with Leases. Seller shall comply with all of the
terms and conditions of the Leases.
10.1.4 New Leases and Contracts. Without the prior written consent
of Bedford, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, Seller
shall not (i) modify or amend any of the Leases; (ii) extend or grant any
concessions with respect to any of the Leases, or accept any prepayment of rent
under the Leases other than one month in advance; (iii) enter into any new lease
or extend any existing lease for space at the Property; (iv) enter into any new
service, supply, maintenance or other contract pertaining to the Property or the
operation of the Property, which contract is not cancelable at the Closing; (v)
purchase, lease or contract to purchase or lease new items or equipment or
inventory with respect to the Property other than in the ordinary course of
business; (vi) remove existing items of equipment or other personal property,
other than in the ordinary course of business, provided, however, that any items
removed shall be replaced with personal property of like kind and quality; or
(vii) alter or contract for the alteration of any existing improvements or
construct or install or contract for the construction or installation of any new
improvements other than tenant improvement work in connection with the Leases.
Any new leases entered into with Bedford's prior written consent as herein
provided ("Approved New Leases") shall thereafter be deemed to be a part of the
"Leases" as defined in this Agreement, and any existing Leases which by their
terms expire or which are terminated with the prior written consent of Bedford
prior to Closing shall no longer thereafter be deemed to be a part of the
Leases. Any request for consent by Bedford to any matter covered under this
Section shall be made in writing to Bedford and shall include a reasonably
detailed description of the matter, including in the case of any new Lease the
financial condition of the proposed Tenant, the configuration of the space to be
leased, the amount of any leasing commission and the type and cost for tenant
improvements. Bedford shall approve or reject each such matter (providing
specific written objections in the event of a rejection) within five days of
receipt of a request for approval. Bedford's failure to provide an objection
within the five day period shall be deemed approval of the matter.
10.1.5 TI Construction Contracts. Any construction contracts for
tenant improvement work under any Approved New Leases shall be subject to the
prior written approval of Bedford, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld
or delayed; Bedford's failure to provide an objection within a five (5) day
period shall be deemed approved.
10.1.6 Notices. Seller shall give immediate notice to Bedford in
the event Seller receives notice or obtains knowledge of (i) the default of any
party, or event which with the passage of time or giving of notice, or both, may
constitute a default, pursuant to the Leases; (ii) any notice that a Tenant at
the Property has or may file bankruptcy or otherwise seek protection under any
insolvency laws; (iii) the violation of any law, ordinance or regulation
relating to the Property; (iv) notice of cancellation or default pursuant to any
policy of insurance relating to the Property; (v) the taking or threatened
taking of the Property or any portion thereof by eminent domain; (vi) any
casualty relating to the Property; or (vii) the filing or threat to file an
action, claim or proceeding in any court or administrative agency against Seller
which may materially affect the Property.
10.1.7 Payments. Seller has paid, or will pay in full prior to
Closing Date, all bills and invoices for labor, goods, materials and services of
any kind relating to the Property, utility charges (not payable by Tenants) with
the exception of insignificant expense items, the non-payment of which will not
result in a lien on the Property, and which items Seller agrees to pay in a
timely fashion after Closing Date. Any alterations, installations, decorations,
and other work required to be performed under the agreements affecting the
Property have been, or will by Closing be, completed and are, or will be, paid
in full or within the time frame required under the applicable construction
contract. Any leasing brokerage fee or similar commission that is or will
become due and payable in connection with any Lease at the Property prior to the
Closing Date has been or will be paid by Seller prior to Closing Date.
10.1.8 Debt Service. Seller shall make all payments of principal
and interest required to be made prior to the Closing Date under any deed of
trust encumbering the Property.
10.2 Maintenance of Insurance. Seller currently maintains casualty
insurance for the Property. Such insurance provides for one hundred percent
replacement cost coverage with a deductible not greater than $10,000.00, and
coverage for loss of rents for at least twelve months. Seller agrees to
maintain such insurance (or comparable insurance) until the Closing Date.
ARTICLE 11
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
11.1 Bedford's Conditions. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, Bedford's obligation to acquire the Property and to perform its
other covenants and obligations prior to Closing shall be subject to and
contingent upon the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
11.1.1 Approval of the Property. By the end of the Inspection
Period, Bedford shall provide the Inspection Approval Notice. The failure of
Bedford to provide the Inspection Approval Notice within said time period shall
be deemed disapproval, this Agreement shall be terminated, and the Deposit
returned to Bedford.
11.1.2 Title Policy. The irrevocable commitment by the Title
Company to issue the Title Policy, together with all endorsements, in the form
of the proforma Title Policy approved by Bedford and previously committed by
Title Company during the Inspection Period.
11.1.3 No Changes. The physical condition of the Property shall be
substantially the same on the Closing Date as on the Agreement Date, reasonable
wear and tear and any change due to the construction of tenant improvements with
respect to the Caremark or Siemens Leases excepted. As of the Closing Date
there shall be no litigation or administrative agency or other governmental
proceeding of any kind whatsoever, pending or threatened, which after Closing
Date would materially adversely affect the value of the Property or the ability
of Bedford to operate the Property in the manner it is currently being operated.
As of the Closing Date no proceedings shall be pending or threatened which could
cause any adverse modification of the zoning classification of, or of any
building or environmental code requirements applicable to the Property, or any
portion thereof.
11.1.4 Estoppels.
(a) Tenants. Bedford's review and approval of estoppel
certificates from the Tenants. Seller shall request that all Tenants complete
and sign Tenant Estoppel Certificates in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit H and, if requested by Bedford, shall also request that Tenants
execute a Subordination and Non-disturbance Agreement ("SNDA"). Seller shall
prepare the draft estoppel certificates and provide them to Bedford for its
review within five business days after the Agreement Date. Bedford shall
provide any comments to Seller within five days of receipt of the draft estoppel
certificates, and at that time shall supply the applicable SNDA's, if any, and
failure to timely provide comments shall be deemed Bedford's approval of the
draft estoppel certificates. Said estoppel certificates shall be dated no
earlier than forty-five days prior to the Closing Date. Seller agrees to
request each Tenant to execute and deliver its estoppel certificate and SNDA as
soon as possible after the date hereof, and Seller agrees to use its reasonable
efforts to obtain all such estoppel certificates and SNDAs. Notwithstanding
Sellers' agreement to present such form of Tenant Estoppel Certificates, Bedford
acknowledges that the leases with the tenants do not require the tenants to
provide Bedford's form estoppel. Therefore, the actual estoppels may be
provided in accordance with the terms under the Tenant's Lease, and Bedford
agrees to accept commercially reasonable forms of tenant estoppel, and agrees to
reasonably approve all matters disclosed therein.
(b) Others. Bedford's review and approval of estoppel
certificates, such approval to not be unreasonably withheld from all parties to
any covenants, conditions and restrictions and all reciprocal easement
agreements or other similar agreements affecting the Property. Said estoppel
certificates shall be dated no earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to the
Closing Date. Seller agrees to request each other party to execute and deliver
its estoppel certificate as soon as possible after the date hereof, and Seller
agrees to use its best efforts to obtain all such estoppel certificates.
(c) Approval. Seller shall provide original signature, duly
executed estoppel certificates from all Tenants, and from all declarants and
controlling parties and associations under any covenants, conditions and
restrictions of record and any reciprocal easements and other similar
agreements, to the extent additional estoppel certificates from parties other
than Tenants are required. Not later than five (5) days after receipt by
Bedford of all of the required estoppels, Bedford shall provide to Seller and
Escrow Holder written notice (the "Estoppel Notice") of its approval or
disapproval of the estoppels, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
To the extent Bedford is not able to obtain all required estoppel certificates
and/or SNDAs, Bedford, as its sole remedy, shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement and receive a refund of the Deposit. Thereafter, neither Seller nor
Bedford shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, except those
that specifically survive termination. If Bedford fails to terminate this
Agreement relative to the foregoing provision, such matters shall be deemed
accepted and/or waived by Bedford. Seller may terminate this Agreement upon
failure of Bedford to timely provide the Estoppel Notice.
11.1.5 Lease Status. On the Closing Date, there shall not exist
any material default by any Tenant under the Leases. Prior to the Closing Date
Seller and Siemens shall have entered into the Siemens Lease. Seller shall have
(i) completed and paid for all of the tenant improvements required for the
approximately 24,000 square feet of office space under the Siemens Lease, (ii)
paid Siemens the $1.00 per square foot moving allowance contemplated in the
Siemens Lease, (iii) paid all leasing commissions owed under the Siemens Lease
except as covered by the Brokers Letter below, and (iv) assumed or paid Siemens
existing lease obligations as set forth in the Siemens Lease (collectively the
"Initial Siemens TI Obligation") or shall provide Bedford with security adequate
to insure full payment of all unpaid portions of the Initial Siemens TI
Obligation through the Holdback Escrow Agreement. If the unpaid portions of the
Initial Siemens TI Obligation are withheld in Escrow, payment of the costs of
the Initial Siemens TI Obligation will be made through Escrow by Bedford
certifying that Seller did not pay some or all of the Initial Siemens TI
Obligation. The Siemens Lease provides that Siemens must lease an additional
portion of the Improvements prior to a time certain (the "Must Take Space").
The Must Take Space will be 40,884 square feet less the square footage on which
Siemens initially pays rent. Siemens can elect what portion of the Must Take
Space will be office, for which the tenant improvement allowance is $25.00 per
square foot, and what portion will be warehouse, for which the tenant
improvement allowance will be $3.00 per square foot. At that time, an
additional lease commission obligation may be owed. The applicable brokers (the
"Leasing Brokers") entitled to such commission shall execute an acknowledgement
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit L (the "Brokers Letter"), providing that
the Leasing Brokers will look solely to Seller with respect to the collection of
such commissions due the Leasing Brokers for the Must Take Space and under the
Siemens Lease including the effect of any early termination provisions. The
Siemens tenant improvements on the Must Take Space (the "Additional Siemens TI
Obligation") shall be paid by Seller. Seller shall provide Bedford with
security adequate to insure full payment of the Additional Siemens TI
Obligation, as set forth above, with the tenant improvements being initially
computed at $25.00 per square foot of the Must Take Space. At such time as
Siemens elects how much warehouse space it will require, if any, the security
for the Additional Siemens TI Obligation will be reduced, as applicable, to
reflect the lower maximum tenant improvement costs. The actual square footage
of the space in the Siemens Lease and the Must Take space shall be used for
purposes of this Section (the numbers shown herein being the present best
estimate) and if actual numbers are not known at Close of Escrow the parties
shall use the numbers herein unless there are more accurate numbers available to
which the parties can agree, acting in good faith.
If Seller has not completed and paid for the tenant improvements referenced
in subsection 11.1.5 (i), above, prior to the Closing, Seller shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to timely complete such improvements according
to the applicable plans and specifications. In doing such work, Seller shall
require all contractors to maintain usual and customary insurance naming Bedford
as an additional insured, shall keep the Property free from mechanic's liens,
and shall take commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the disruption to
existing Tenants. Seller shall be entitled to reimbursement for the costs of
such work, not to exceed $25.00 per square foot, from the Holdback Escrow as
follows. Seller shall give written Notice (the "Request Notice") to Escrow
Holder and Bedford of request for payment for the tenant improvements
("Request") along with appropriate documentation, including invoices and lien
releases. Unless Bedford objects to such Request by Notice in writing to Seller
and Escrow Holder within five (5) business days after receipt by Escrow Holder
and Bedford of the Request Notice, Escrow Holder shall disburse to or for the
benefit of Bedford the amount so requested as stated in the Request Notice. If
Bedford does object, the resolution mechanism in the Holdback Escrow Agreement
shall apply.
Bedford will construct any Siemens tenant improvements in connection with
the Must Take Space. Upon Siemens election as to some or all of the Must Take
Space, Bedford shall receive from the Holdback Escrow $25.00 for each square
foot of office and $3.00 for each square foot of warehouse space leased. For
example, if Siemens elects to lease 8,000 square feet of the Must Take Space, of
which 3,000 square feet is office and the balance is warehouse, Bedford would
receive $90,000 from the Holdback Escrow ($3 * 5,000 + $25 * 3,000). All costs
of constructing the tenant improvements for the Must Take Space would be paid by
Bedford.
11.1.6 Truck Well. Seller, at its expense, shall have completed
the installation of the truck well roll-up door and the drive-in door on the
Property, as required under the Siemens Lease, or shall provide security as set
forth in Section 11.1.5, above.
11.1.7 Seller's Financial Agreement. Seller shall have executed
and delivered to Escrow two copies of a Financial Agreement in the form of
Exhibit I hereto (the "Financial Agreement"). Seller shall provide Bedford with
adequate security for the reasonably anticipated maximum total amount of all of
Seller's payment obligations under the full term of the Financial Agreement
computed as of the Closing Date and assuming Siemens does not take any of the
Must Take Space prior to the expiration of the term of the Financial Agreement.
Such security shall be as set forth in Section 11.1.5, above.
11.1.8 Caremark Security. Seller shall have reimbursed Caremark
the $374,202.52 tenant allowance set forth in Section 12.1.3 (x), or to the
extent all of such tenant allowance has not been paid to Caremark, Seller shall
provide Bedford with adequate security for subsequent payment by Seller of such
amount to Caremark as it becomes due under the Caremark Lease. Such security
shall be as set forth in Section 11.1.5 above.
11.1.9 Representations and Warranties and Full Performance. All
representations and warranties of Seller shall be true, accurate and complete as
of the Closing Date, and all covenants and agreements of Seller to be complied
with or performed prior to or at Closing shall have been complied with and/or
performed.
(i) As to any of the representations or warranties in this Agreement
that are based on Seller's knowledge, if after the Agreement Date
and prior to the Closing, Seller obtains knowledge for the first
time that any of such representations or warranties is incorrect
or inaccurate in any material respect, then Seller shall give
notice thereof to Bedford by 5:00 p.m. MST on the date that is
three (3) business days immediately following the date on which
Seller obtains knowledge of such incorrectness or inaccuracy.
Upon giving such notice, Seller's representations and warranties
in this Agreement shall be deemed modified to the extent
described in the notice.
(ii) If Seller gives Bedford notice as provided above of the
modification of any of Seller's representations or warranties,
Bedford shall have until 5:00 p.m. MST on the date that is three
(3) business days immediately following the date on which Bedford
received Seller's notice, to give Seller notice of Bedford's
objection to such modifications provided Bedford reasonably
determines and gives notice to Seller that the new facts or
conditions disclosed by such modifications could have a material
negative financial impact on Bedford's proposed purchase of the
Property, but only if Bedford had no knowledge of such facts or
conditions prior to the end of the Inspection Period and such
facts were not caused by Bedford or Bedford's agents, employees
or contractors. If Bedford delivers the objection notice within
the time provided, Seller and Bedford shall proceed to negotiate
in good faith to resolve such objections; however, Seller shall
have no obligation to pay any monies or incur any liabilities or
obligations to accomplish such resolution. If Bedford's
objections are not resolved by 5:00 p.m. MST on the date that is
three (3) business days immediately following the date on which
Seller receives notice of Bedford's objections (the "Resolution
Deadline"), then Bedford may terminate this Agreement by given
notice of such termination to Seller and to Escrow Holder by 5:00
p.m. MST on the date that is three (3) business days immediately
following the Resolution Deadline.
(iii) None of the foregoing shall be applicable if an intentional
act of Seller has caused the representation or warranty to be
incorrect or inaccurate.
11.2. Failure of Satisfaction of Conditions. Except as otherwise
provided above, if any one or more of the matters referred to in each of the
subsections of Section 11.1 has not been approved or waived in writing by
Bedford, or deemed waived by Bedford, on or before the date set forth therein
for each condition precedent, then such condition precedent shall be deemed
unsatisfied, the Deposit shall be returned to Bedford, this Agreement hereby
terminated, and neither party shall have any further liability or obligation
hereunder (except those which specifically survive termination).
ARTICLE 12
REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
12.1 Seller Warranties. Seller hereby represents and warrants to Bedford
as follows (each of which representations and warranties is true and correct on
the date hereof and will be true and correct on (and restated as of) the Closing
Date, and each of which shall survive the Closing Date):
12.1.1 Entity. With respect to Seller and its business:
(i) Authority. Seller has all necessary power and authority to
own, use and transfer its properties (including the Property) and to transact
the business in which it is engaged, and holds all licenses and permits
necessary and required therefore, and has full power and authority to enter into
this Agreement, to execute and deliver the documents required of Seller herein,
and to perform its obligations hereunder.
(ii) Approvals. Seller is duly authorized to execute and deliver
and perform this Agreement, any other related documents and instruments and the
transaction contemplated hereby or incidental hereto without any other approval
or consent from any other party; and this Agreement and the other documents
required of Seller hereunder shall be binding on and enforceable against Seller.
(iii) FIRPTA. Seller is not a foreign person or entity under
Section 1445 of the Code.
12.1.2 Title. With respect to the Property and the ownership
thereof:
(i) Real Property. Based solely on a title report for the
Property, Seller is the owner of marketable fee simple title to the Property.
(ii) Personal Property. Seller, upon Closing, will be the owner
of good title to all Personal Property free and clear of any and all liens,
security interests, conditions, restrictions, agreements, encumbrances and the
like, whether filed or not.
12.1.3 Leases. The list of the current Leases set forth in the
Rent Roll is true and correct as of the Agreement Date. Except for the Leases,
there are no other leases, licenses or other agreements providing a party any
right of occupancy of the Property which would become an obligation of Bedford
after the Closing Date. With respect to the Leases:
(i) To Seller's actual knowledge, each Lease has been duly and
validly executed and delivered by the parties thereto and is in full force and
effect.
(ii) To Seller's actual knowledge, there has been no assignment
or subletting of the Tenant's interest under any Lease or release of any
guarantor of the Tenant's obligations except as specifically provided in the
Rent Roll.
(iii) The copy of each Lease delivered by Seller to Bedford
is true and accurate and is unmodified except as set forth in any amendments
delivered to Bedford. There are no understandings, oral or written, between the
parties to the Lease which in any material manner vary the obligations or rights
of either party.
(iv) Seller has not received any written notice of default by
Seller under any Lease and to Seller's actual knowledge; there is no default by
a Tenant under a Lease, except as shown in the Rent Roll.
(v) Except as set forth in each Lease, no Tenant has a right of
refusal, option right or other right to purchase all or any portion of a
Property.
(vi) The amount of any security deposit held by or for the
benefit of Seller under each Lease or any extension or expansion of any Lease is
set forth on the Rent Roll and in the Lease with such Tenant.
(vii) No rent under any Lease has been paid for more than
thirty (30) days in advance.
(viii) All leasing commissions for the Leases, including
commissions (a) that would be owed in the event early termination provisions are
not exercised and (b) for extensions or expansions of the Leases in effect as of
the Agreement Date, including the taking of the Must Take Space, will have been
paid at the Closing or will be the sole obligation of Seller. Seller shall
provide a Broker Letter in the form attached hereto as Exhibit L confirming that
Bedford will not be responsible for any such commissions.
(ix) Seller has no actual knowledge or written notice of: (a) any
Tenant of the Property under any Lease intending to vacate premises leased by
such Tenant prior to the termination of its Lease; (b) any right of offset
against rent claimed by any Tenant of the Property; (c) any assertion by any
Tenant of the Property of rights to improvements; or (d) the filing of any
petition under the bankruptcy law or state insolvency laws or laws for the
reorganization of debtors by any Tenant or its creditors.
(x) There are no free rent, operating expense abatements,
incomplete tenant improvements, rebates, allowances or other unexpired
concessions or any termination, extension, cancellation or expansion rights
under any existing or pending Lease, except the Lease with Caremark, Inc., which
provides for a right to expand its parking, and except for a current unused
balance of the tenant allowance in the amount of $374,202.52 (subject to
adjustment as provided in Section 3.2.5 above) which will be owing when properly
requested by the Tenant under the Caremark Lease.
12.1.4 Service Contracts. There are no service, supply,
maintenance, leasing or management agreements affecting the Property or the
operation of any part thereof, that will survive the Close of Escrow which are
not cancelable upon a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice.
12.1.5 Other Contracts. There are no written or oral: (i) leases
or conditional sales agreements for any of the Personal Property; (ii) sign
agreements or licenses; or (iii) other commitments or agreements incidental to
the management, operation, leasing or ownership of the Property except the
Leases and the service contracts.
12.1.6 Litigation. To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no
litigation, claim, audit, action, or proceeding pending affecting the Property
in any manner. To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no threatened litigation,
claim, audit, action, or proceeding by any public board or body, any
governmental or administrative agency or instrumentality, any Tenant, or by any
other person or entity affecting the Property in any manner.
12.1.7 Condemnation. To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no
pending or, to the Seller's actual knowledge, threatened condemnation,
environmental, zoning or other land-use regulation proceeding against the
Property or any portion thereof. Seller has no actual knowledge or notice of
any public request, plans or proposals for changes in access or other municipal
improvements that may affect the Property or result in a tax, levy or assessment
against the Property or otherwise detrimentally affect the use, operation or
value of the Property.
12.1.8 Utilities. To Seller's actual knowledge, the Property is
served by all utilities necessary for the operation thereof and such utilities
are adequate with respect to service and capacity for the operation thereof. To
Seller's actual knowledge, all billed utility charges payable by Seller with
respect to the Property have been paid and no utility is making any claims for
any due or past due statements.
12.1.9 Zoning and Violations. To Seller's actual knowledge, the
Property is zoned to permit the operations of the Improvements in accordance
with their current use as of the date hereof, and to Seller's actual knowledge,
the present use and operation does not constitute a non-conforming use and is
not subject to a variance. Seller has no actual knowledge or written notice of
any alleged violation of any fire, zoning, building, or health law, regulation
or ruling, whether federal, state or local, or of any other alleged violation of
law which affect the Property.
12.1.10 Defects. To Seller's actual knowledge, there are no material
physical or mechanical defects at the Property, including, without limitation,
the structural and load-bearing components of the Property, the roof(s), the
parking lot(s), the plumbing, drainage, heating, air conditioning, electrical,
mechanical and life safety systems, and all such items are in good operating
condition and repair. To Seller's actual knowledge, no part of any of the
Improvements on the Property encroaches upon any property adjacent thereto or
upon any easement, nor is there any encroachment or overlap upon the Property.
12.1.11 Environmental. With respect to environmental matters
affecting the Property and based solely upon and except as otherwise provided in
the Phase I Environmental Report delivered by Seller to Bedford:
(i) To Seller's actual knowledge, the Property is not in
violation of any of the Environmental Laws. Neither Seller, nor to Seller's
actual knowledge any third party, has engaged in any operations or activities
upon, or any use or occupancy of the Property, or any portion thereof, for the
purpose of or in any way involving the handling, manufacture, treatment,
storage, use, generation, release, discharge, refining, dumping or disposal of
any Hazardous Materials on, under or in the Property, or transported any
Hazardous Materials to, from or across the Property in violation of the
Environmental Laws. Seller has not given notice to any Tenant regarding any
such activity.
(ii) To Seller's actual knowledge, no Hazardous Materials
have been constructed, deposited, stored, or otherwise located on, under or in
the Property by Seller or to Seller's actual knowledge by any third party,
including, without limitation, any Tenant at the Property, in violation of the
Environmental Laws.
(iii) Seller has not received any written notice nor to
Seller's actual knowledge have any Hazardous Materials migrated from other
properties upon or beneath the Property.
(iv) To Seller's actual knowledge, there are no underground
storage tanks at the Property.
12.1.12 Geological. To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no
adverse geological or soil condition affecting the Property.
12.1.13 Liens. To Seller's actual knowledge, there are no
mechanic's, materialman's or similar claims or liens claimed against the
Property for work performed or commenced on the Property.
12.1.14 Compliance. To Seller's actual knowledge, the Property and
all improvements thereon, including the Improvements, and to Seller's actual
knowledge, the use and operation thereof, are and will be at the Closing in
compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Seller
has not received from any insurance company or Board of Fire Underwriters any
written notice of any defect or inadequacy in connection with the Property or
its operation.
12.1.15 Licenses, Permits and Entitlements. To Seller's actual
knowledge, none of the Improvements constructed pursuant to any development
agreement, variance, conditional use permit or similar waiver of applicable
zoning laws, has any conditions precedent or subsequent to development approvals
remaining to be performed by Seller or any owner with respect to such
Improvements. Seller has not entered into any pending commitment or agreement,
nor to Seller's actual knowledge has its predecessor entered into such a
commitment or agreement, with a governmental agency with respect to the
Property.
12.1.16 Taxes and Assessments. To Seller's actual knowledge, there
is no (i) proposed increase in the assessed valuation of the Property (except
pursuant to the transaction contemplated hereby and annual increases in real
property taxes permitted under applicable law), or (ii) to Seller's actual
knowledge and except as disclosed in the Title Commitment, any existing or
proposed assessment that has or may become a lien on the Property.
12.1.17 Extent of Representations and Warranties. As used in this
Agreement, or in any other agreement, document, certificate or instrument
delivered by Seller to Bedford, the phrase "to Seller's actual knowledge", "to
the best of Seller's knowledge", "Seller has no actual knowledge or notice" or
any similar phrase shall mean the actual, not constructive or imputed, knowledge
of Xxxxx Xxxxxx and Xxx Xxxxxxx, the Executive Vice President of Dared 80, LLC
and an employee of Seller's Property Manager respectively, without any
obligation on their part or Seller's part to make any independent investigation
of the matters being represented and warranted, or to make any inquiry of any
other person or to search, examine any files, records, books, correspondence and
the like. Seller represents and warrants that Xxxxx Xxxxxx and Xxx Xxxxxxx are
the parties among Seller's employees, officers, members or agents who are most
knowledgeable about the Property.
12.2 Bedford Warranties. Bedford hereby represents and warrants to Seller
as follows (each of which representations and warranties is true and correct on
the date hereof and will be true and correct on (and restated as of) the Closing
Date, and each of which shall survive the Closing Date):
12.2.1 Authority. Bedford has all necessary power and authority to
own, use and transfer its properties (including the Property) and to transact
the business in which it is engaged, and holds all licenses and permits
necessary and required therefore, and has full power and authority to enter into
this Agreement, to execute and deliver the documents required of Bedford herein,
and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement and all instruments,
documents and agreements to be executed by Purchaser in connection herewith are
or when delivered shall be duly authorized, executed and delivered by Purchaser
and are valid, binding and enforceable obligations of Purchaser, except as
enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of
creditors' rights generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of
whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law).
12.2.2 Approvals. Bedford is duly authorized to execute and
deliver this Agreement and all documents and instruments and the transaction
contemplated hereby or incidental hereto without approval or consent from any
party.
12.2.3 Survival. The foregoing representations and warranties of
Bedford shall be true and correct in all respects on and as of the date hereof.
If Bedford becomes aware of any change in the statements set forth above after
the date hereof (whether arising before or after the date hereof), Bedford will
give prompt notice to Seller. The representations, warranties, and covenants set
forth above (as they may be amended by Bedford's notice of change) shall survive
the Closing. Bedford shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless for, from
and against any claims, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited
to, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from a breach or default by Bedford
under the representations, warranties and covenants herein contained including,
but not limited to the falseness, inaccuracy or incompleteness thereof.
ARTICLE 13 [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
ARTICLE 14
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
14.1 BEDFORD'S LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. THE PARTIES HAVE DISCUSSED AND
NEGOTIATED IN GOOD FAITH UPON THE QUESTIONS OF DAMAGES TO BE SUFFERED BY SELLER
IN THE EVENT BEDFORD DEFAULTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE CLOSING DOES NOT
OCCUR AS A RESULT, AND THEY HEREBY AGREE THAT SELLER'S ACTUAL DAMAGES IN THE
EVENT OF SUCH A BREACH WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE.
ACCORDINGLY, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
DEPOSIT THEN MADE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, ARE AND WILL BE REASONABLE. IN THE
EVENT OF SUCH DEFAULT AND FAILURE TO CLOSE, SELLER'S SOLE RECOURSE SHALL BE TO
RECEIVE SUCH LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND BEDFORD SHALL HAVE NO ADDITIONAL LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER.
INITIALS: Seller: _/s/ DA___ Bedford: __/s/ DK_____
14.2 SELLER DEFAULT. If the purchase and sale of the Property is not
consummated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement due to
circumstances or conditions which constitute a default by Seller, Bedford may
elect as its sole remedy to either: (i) terminate this Agreement, in which event
the Escrow shall be cancelled, the Deposit shall be returned to Bedford, Seller
shall reimburse Bedford for its reasonable out of pocket due diligence costs
actually paid to third parties not to exceed twenty five thousand ($25,000), and
thereafter both parties shall be released from any further liability hereunder
except for the payment of any Escrow termination fees, or (ii) xxx for specific
performance of this Agreement. Bedford shall elect one of the foregoing
remedies within ten (10) days after the scheduled Close of Escrow. In the event
of a failure to file an action for specific performance within such 10-day
period, Bedford shall be deemed to have elected to pursue the remedy set forth
in clause (i). To the extent Bedford elects to close, any representation,
warranty or covenant that was breached by Seller shall be deemed waived in full
by Bedford to the extent such matter was expressly disclosed or included within
any documents or reports delivered by Seller to Bedford, or otherwise obtained
by Bedford prior to Close of Escrow. In no event shall Bedford be entitled to
seek or obtain any damages of any kind, including, without limitation,
compensatory, consequential, indirect or punitive damages from Seller.
INITIALS: Seller: __/s/ DA___ Bedford: _/s/ DK_____
ARTICLE 15
BROKER'S COMMISSION
Except as set forth herein, Seller and Bedford each represents and warrants to
the other that it has not used any broker, agent, finder or other person in
connection with the transaction contemplated hereby to whom a brokerage or other
commission or fee may be payable, other than the Broker. Seller shall pay a
commission to the Broker in accordance with the terms of a separate agreement.
Bedford will pay a commission to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, of CB Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Phoenix,
Arizona pursuant to a separate agreement between them. Each party indemnifies
and agrees to defend, protect and hold the other harmless from any claims
resulting from the breach by the indemnifying party of the warranties and
representations in this Section.
ARTICLE 16
GENERAL PROVISIONS
16.1 Notice. Any notice, request, demand, consent, approval or other
communication (any of which is hereinafter called "Notice") provided or
permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by the party giving
such Notice, and shall be deemed to have been given: (a) upon hand delivery,
(b) one day after being deposited with Fed Ex or another reliable overnight
courier service, (c) upon delivery if transmitted by facsimile, or (d) two days
after being deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt required, and addressed as follows:
If to Bedford: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
and a copy to: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to Seller: Dared 80, L.L.C.
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx
00000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
And a copy to Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Esq.
Warner Angle Hallam Xxxxxxx & Formanek, PLC
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
E-Mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
If to Escrow Holder: To the address set forth in Section 1.2.6.
Any party may change its address for purpose of receipt of any such Notice
by providing notice as set forth herein.
16.2 Headings. The titles and headings of the various Articles and
sections hereof are intended solely for means of reference and are not intended
for any purpose whatsoever to modify, explain or place any construction on any
of the provisions of this Agreement.
16.3 Severability. If any of the provisions of this Agreement or the
application thereof to any persons or circumstances shall, to any extent, be
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement by the application of
such provision or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to
whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby,
and every provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
16.4 Attorneys' Fees. If a dispute arises between the parties hereto
concerning the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement,
then the party not prevailing in such dispute shall pay any and all costs and
expenses incurred by the other party on account of such default and/or in
enforcing or establishing its rights hereunder, including, without limitation,
court costs, attorneys' fees and disbursements. Attorneys' fees and other
expenses incurred by either party in enforcing a judgment in its favor under
this Agreement shall be recoverable separately from and in addition to any other
amount included in such judgment. Such attorneys' fees obligation is intended
to be severable from the other provision of this Agreement and to survive and
not be merged into any such judgment.
16.5 Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be
modified, amended or otherwise changed in any manner except by a writing
executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. All exhibits attached
hereto are incorporated herein by reference.
16.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all covenants, terms and
provisions contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assignees.
16.7 Assignment. Seller may not assign its rights hereunder without the
prior written consent of Bedford. Bedford may assign Bedford's rights under
this Agreement to any entity that is controlled or owned by Bedford (which
entity shall be included in the term "Bedford" as used herein), so long as
Bedford's obligations under this Agreement are not released. Any assignee shall
expressly assume by written instrument all of Bedford's obligations arising
under this Agreement, and Seller shall have no obligation to release Bedford of
Bedford's liability under this Agreement upon any such assignment. Further,
upon such assignment, any required notices to Bedford shall continue to be made
only to Bedford at the addresses as set forth above or such changed addresses as
Bedford may inform Seller pursuant to Section 16 and nothing shall require or
obligate Seller to give any assignee of this Agreement any notice herein.
16.8 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of every provision of
this Agreement.
16.9 Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Bedford
on the Closing Date, subject to existing Leases.
16.10 Construction. The parties acknowledge that with respect to the
transactions contemplated herein: (a) each party and its counsel have reviewed
and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall
not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or
exhibits thereto; (b) neither party has received from the other any accounting,
tax, legal or other advice; and (c) each party has relied solely upon the advice
of its own accounting, tax, legal and other advisor.
16.11 Exclusivity. Seller agrees not to market the Property or show
the Property to any other prospective purchasers or to negotiate for the
placement of mortgage financing on the Property during the term of this
Agreement.
16.12 Survival. All representations and warranties by the respective
parties contained herein or made in writing pursuant to this Agreement shall
survive the Closing Date and the recordation of the Deed for a period of one (1)
year, except as may otherwise be limited herein.
16.13 Confidentially and Publicity. Prior to Closing, the parties shall
at all times keep this transaction and any documents received from each other
confidential, except to the extent necessary to (a) comply with applicable law
and regulations, or (b) carry out the obligations set forth in this Agreement.
Any such disclosure to third parties shall indicate that the information is
confidential and should be so treated by the third party.
16.14 Counterpart and Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be
executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but
all of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement. Signatures
received by facsimile transmission shall be of the same force and effect as
original signatures.
16.15 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Arizona shall govern
this Agreement and any question arising hereunder shall be construed or
determined according to such law.
16.16 No Offer. The submittal of a draft of this Agreement, or the
execution of this Agreement by either party, shall not constitute an offer.
Neither party to this Agreement shall be bound to any of its terms until both
parties have executed this Agreement and each party has received an original or
facsimile signature copy.
ARTICLE 17
1031 EXCHANGE
17.1 Each party hereto (the "Initiator") shall have the right to request
the other party (the "Accommodator") to transact the purchase and sale of the
Property, as provided in this Agreement, pursuant to a tax deferred plan of
exchange (the "Exchange") in accordance with Section 1031 of the Internal
Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code") or any similar provision of the Internal
Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, Section 1033. The Initiator shall
provide the Accommodator with copies of the documentation requested to be
executed by the Accommodator and the description of the proposed exchange. The
Accommodator shall have the right to reasonably approve the documentation for
the purpose of determining whether or not the proposed Exchange would delay the
Closing or expose the Accommodator to additional expense or liability. The
Accommodator will execute any documents, and take any acts, reasonably required
to effectuate the Exchange, whether on a concurrent or deferred basis (including
through third party qualifying intermediary); provided that:
17.1.1 The Accommodator shall not be required to incur any additional
liability or expense in connection with participation in the Exchange.
17.1.2 The Accommodator shall not be required to hold or otherwise
acquire, or be on title to, any property other than the Property.
17.1.3 The Accommodator shall not be required to execute any documents
creating any liability on the part of the Accommodator.
17.1.4 Accommodator makes no representation or warranty to
Initiator that the Exchange will qualify for tax deferred or other tax
treatment, whether pursuant to the Code or otherwise.
17.1.5 The transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall not in
any way be postponed for, or contingent upon, completion of the Exchange.
17.1.6 Review costs for attorneys, accountants or other
professionals, by either party relative to documents for an exchange requested
by the other party, shall be deemed the sole cost and expense of the party
retaining the attorney, accountant or other professional and need not be
reimbursed pursuant to this Section.
17.1.7 Notwithstanding an Exchange, the Initiator and Accommodator
shall each remain liable for performance of this Agreement until the Closing
occurs and the obligations of the parties therein, and no transfer of the
interest of either the Initiator or Accommodator shall be effective until the
Closing Date.
17.1.8 The Initiator for any Exchange hereby agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Accommodator from any additional liability or expense in
connection with participation in the Exchange.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date set forth above.
BEDFORD: SELLER:
Bedford Property Investors, Dared 80, L.L.C., a Delaware
Inc., a Maryland corporation limited liability company
By: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Company,
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx a California corporation
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx,
Senior Vice President Its: Managing Member
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Its: Executive Vice
President
EXHIBIT "I"
This Financial Agreement ("Agreement") with an Effective Date of July
___, 2002 is executed on the date hereinafter subscribed by and between BEDFORD
PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC., a Maryland Corporation ("Bedford") and DARED 80, LLC a
Delaware limited liability company ("Dared 80").
RECITALS
A. On July ___, 2002 pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement and
Escrow Instructions dated July 17, 2002 (the "Purchase Agreement") Bedford
purchased from Dared 80 approximately 15.46 acres of real property located at
4025 and 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in Maricopa County, Arizona, along
with the buildings located thereon (hereinafter the "Property").
B. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Dared 80 agreed
to enter into this Financial Agreement to provide certain payments to Bedford.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other mutual
covenants hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. Base Payments. Commencing upon the Effective
Date hereof and ending on the date that is thirty-three (33)
months after the Siemens Lease Commencement Date (the
"Expiration Date") Dared 80 shall pay to Bedford, or its
assigned designee the total sum of $77,149.52 (the "Base
Payment") on a monthly basis on the first day of August 1,
2002 (which shall include an appropriate proration for any
partial month) and continuing thereafter on the first day of
each consecutive month.
2. Base Payment Reductions. The Base Payment due
hereunder shall be reduced from time to time by the
following amounts, which reduction shall commence on the
times indicated and continue thereafter through the
Expiration Date.
a. The Base Payment shall be reduced by $3,043.47 per
month commencing with the payment to be made on
November 1, 2002.
b. On the Commencement Date under the Siemens Lease,
the Base Payment shall be reduced by $21,120.00 per
month (to be adjusted to an amount equal to $0.88
times the number of rentable square feet of the
Property for which Siemens is initially obligated to
pay Base Rent and Additional Rent under the Siemens
Lease) representing the $0.60 Base Rent and $0.28
estimated Additional Rent per rentable square foot
payable by Siemens prorated for any partial month.
The estimated $0.28 Additional Rent shall be adjusted
based upon actual Additional Rent calculations. The
Commencement Date of the Siemens Lease is the later of
(i) date of the substantial completion of the
tenant
(ii) improvements or (ii) November 1, 2002.
c. The Base Payment shall be reduced by $8,400.00 (to
be adjusted to an amount equal to $0.35 times the
number of square foot on which Siemens initially pays
rent pursuant to the Siemens Lease) per month on the
date that the Siemens Base Rent increases from $0.60
to $0.95 per square foot pursuant to the Siemens
Lease.
d. The Base Payment shall be reduced by $27,907.00 per
month commencing with the payment to be made on
June 1, 2003 (the June 1, 2003 date to be adjusted if
Caremark's Base Rent to Landlord under the Caremark
Lease commences on a date other than June 1, 2002).
e. The Base Payment shall be further reduced at such
time as Siemens commences paying rent on any
Additional Space beyond the initial space which it
elects to lease under the terms of the Siemens Lease.
The amount of each such reduction of Base Payment
shall equal the additional amount of Base Rent to be
paid to Bedford by Siemens with each exercise of
Siemens right to lease some or all of the Property,
plus $0.28 estimated Additional Rent per rentable
square foot payable by Siemens prorated for any
partial month. The estimated $0.28 Additional Rent
shall be adjusted based upon actual Additional Rent
calculations.
The monthly Base Payment schedule based upon the above will be as follows,
assuming (i) the Closing occurs June 30, 2002; (ii) Siemens takes Additional
Space only after 33 months; (iii) the Additional Rent for the Siemens Additional
Space remains at $0.28 per foot; and (iv) the Siemens Lease Commencement Date is
November 1, 2002. Bedford and Dared 80 hereby agree that the reduction in the
Base Payment set forth in subsection 2 b. shall not commence until the date upon
which Siemens commences paying its rent for the Siemens Initial Space.
Date of Payment Amount of Payment
July 1, 2002 $77,149.52
August 1, 2002 "
September 1, 2002 "
October 1, 2002 "
1 November 1, 2002 (BAX, Aether and Siemens Reductions)$52,986.05
2 December 1, 2002 "
3 January 1 2003 "
4 February 1, 2003 "
5 March 1, 2003 "
6 April 1, 2003 "
7 May 1, 2003 "
8 June 1, 2003 (Caremark Reduction) $25,079.05
9 July 1, 2003 "
10 August 1, 2003 "
11 September 1, 2003 "
12 October 1, 2003 "
13 November 1, 2003 "
14 December 1, 2003 "
15 January 1, 2004 "
16 February 1, 2004 "
17 March 1, 2004 "
18 April l, 2004 "
19 May 1, 2004 "
20 June 1, 2004 "
21 July 1, 2004 "
22 August 1, 2004 "
23 September 1, 2004 "
24 October 1, 2004 "
25 November 1, 2004 (Siemens Rent $.095) $16,679.05
26 December 1, 2004 "
27 January 1, 2005 "
28 February 1, 2005 "
29 March 1, 2005 "
30 April 1, 2005 "
31 May 1, 2005 "
32 June 1, 2005 "
33 July 1, 2005 "
TOTAL MAXIMUM PAYMENTS: * $1,255,955.73
3. Definitions. Terms and Definitions utilized herein shall have the
same meanings as those defined in the Siemens Lease, unless the context requires
otherwise.
4. Holdback Escrow Agreement. The obligations of Dared 80 shall be
secured pursuant to the provisions of Section 11.1.7 of the Purchase Agreement
and the Holdback Escrow Agreement set forth as Exhibit M of the Purchase
Agreement (the "Holdback Escrow Agreement").
5. Notices. All notices and demands hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be sent by United States certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to
the parties at the addresses set forth below, or to such other address as any
party may, in writing, specify to the other:
If to Bedford: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
and a copy to:Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax: (000) 000-0000
If to Seller: Dared 80, L.L.C.
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx
00000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
And a copy to Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Esq.
Warner Angle Hallam Xxxxxxx & Formanek, PLC
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
E-Mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
6. Additional Instruments. The parties covenant and agree that they
shall execute any further or additional instruments and that they shall perform
any acts or give any further or additional assurances which are or may become
necessary in order to effectuate and carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
7. Attorney's Fees. In any action between the parties to enforce
any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover all expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees.
8. Construction. The language in all parts of this Agreement shall,
in all cases, be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not
strictly for nor against any party. The paragraph headings in this Agreement
are for convenience only and are not to be construed as a part hereof or in any
way defining, limiting or amplifying the provisions hereof. It is mutually
agreed that in the event any term, covenant or condition herein contained is
held to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalidity of any such term, covenant or condition shall in no way affect any
other term, covenant or condition herein contained.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Purchase Agreement and the
Holdback Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto,
and no party shall be liable or bound to the other in any manner by any
representations, covenants, warranties or guarantees, except as specifically set
forth therein. This Agreement shall not be changed or modified except by an
agreement in writing executed by both parties.
10. Governing Law. This Agreement is intended to be performed in the
State of Arizona and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Arizona.
11. Binding Effect. The terms, conditions, provisions and
undertakings of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
each of the parties, their respective heirs, personal representatives,
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement
effective the ______ day of July, 2002.
BEDFORD PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC., a
Maryland corporation
BY: ____________________________________
ITS: ____________________________________
DARED 80, LLC, an Arizona limited liability
company
XXXXXXX XXXXXX COMPANY, a
California corporation, Managing Member
BY: ____________________________________
XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX, President
EXHIBIT M
HOLDBACK ESCROW AGREEMENT
This Holdback Escrow Agreement ("Holdback Agreement" or "Instructions") is
entered into this day of , 2002 by and between,
Dared 80, LLC, an Delaware limited liability company ("Seller") and Bedford
Property Investors, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("Bedford"), and First American
Title Insurance Company ("Escrow Holder").
RECITALS
A. Seller and Bedford previously entered into that certain Purchase
Agreement and Escrow Instructions dated July ___, 2002, ("Purchase Agreement")
pursuant to which Seller is selling to Bedford certain real property located
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx. - Xxxx. 0 and 4121 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx. -
Xxxx. 0, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx ("Property").
B. The Seller and Bedford agree that a portion of the Purchase Price will
be held in a separate escrow account as security for the certain obligations of
Seller as more fully set forth in Sections 11.1.5, 11.1.7, and 11.1.8 of the
Purchase Agreement including, without limitation, unpaid income and tenant
improvement obligations of Seller and other unperformed construction items that
may be set forth by (i) the terms of the Lease dated ________________, naming
Siemens as Tenant and Seller, as Landlord; (ii) the terms of the Lease dated
________________ naming Caremark as Tenant and Seller as Landlord (collectively
the "Seller Obligations").
C. This Holdback Agreement is being established for the purpose of having
Escrow Holder receive the funds, apply and disburse payments and otherwise
perform as provided herein, for the benefit of Seller and Bedford.
AGREEMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, Seller, Bedford and Escrow Holder agree as
follows:
1. Holdback Agreement Funds. Seller and Bedford hereby acknowledge and agree
that the sum of $3,045,692.25 ("Holdback Monies"), which amount is mutually
agreed upon by Bedford and Seller to be a reasonable estimation of the amount of
Seller's obligations. Seller agrees to deposit said sum with Escrow Holder out
of the Purchase Price funds at closing under the Purchase Agreement to be held
and administered by Escrow Holder in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and instructed to receive, deposit, hold and
disburse the Holdback Monies pursuant to the terms and provisions of this
Holdback Agreement.
2. Interest-Bearing Account. Escrow Holder shall place the Holdback Monies in
an interest bearing, market interest or similar income account (the "Account")
as hereinafter directed by Seller and Bedford, said Account to be designated as
a separate account for the benefit of Seller and Bedford and segregated from the
general funds of Escrow Holder or any other funds held for others by Escrow
Holder. Said Account shall be made with one or more federally insured banks
doing banking business in Arizona. Interest on the Holdback Monies shall be
reported as earned by Seller but shall remain part of the Account until the
completion of the Seller Obligations. Seller hereby grants Bedford a security
interest in and to the Holdback Monies, to secure the Seller Obligations, and
the Holdback Monies shall be deemed to be held by Bedford with Escrow Holder
acting as Bedford's agent for such purpose.
3. Escrow Holder is instructed to disburse to Bedford portions of the Holdback
Monies as requested in writing by Bedford, for the completion of the Seller
Obligations with the balance of all Holdback Monies to be disbursed to Seller
within three (3) business days after the completion of the Seller Obligations;
such completion shall be reasonably agreed to by Bedford and Seller.
4. Prior to any payment, use, refund or reimbursement from the Holdback
Monies, or any portion thereof, to or for the benefit of Bedford in accordance
with these Instructions, Bedford shall give written Notice (the "Request
Notice") to Escrow Holder and Seller of such request, claim or entitlement
("Request") and the basis and purpose thereof. Unless Seller objects to such
Request by Notice in writing to Bedford and Escrow Holder within three (3)
business days after receipt by Escrow Holder and Seller of the Request Notice,
Escrow Holder shall disburse to or for the benefit of Bedford the amount so
requested as stated in the Request Notice. If Seller has timely objected
thereto, Escrow Holder shall not disburse the requested monies pending
resolution of the conflicting claims or of any interpleader resulting therefrom.
5. Prior to any payment, use, refund or reimbursement from the Holdback
Monies, or any portion thereof, Seller shall give written Notice (the "Request
Notice") to Escrow Holder and Bedford of such request, claim or entitlement
("Request") and the basis and purpose thereof. Unless Bedford objects to such
Request by Notice in writing to Seller and Escrow Holder within three (3)
business days after receipt by Escrow Holder and Bedford of the giving of such
notice, Escrow Holder shall disburse to or for the benefit of Seller the amount
so requested as stated in the Request Notice. If Bedford has timely objected
thereto, Escrow Holder shall not disburse the requested monies pending
resolution of the conflicting claims or of any interpleader resulting therefrom.
6. Bedford and Seller authorize Escrow Holder, after expiration of the three
(3) day periods in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above without objection from another party
hereto, to act and rely upon the Request and the instructions of Bedford and
Seller.
7. Disbursement of any funds may be made by wire transfer or by checks of
Escrow Holder from the Account. Escrow Holder shall be under no obligation to
disburse any funds represented by check or by draft, and no check or draft shall
be payment to Escrow Holder in compliance with any requirements of the party
giving said check or draft, until it is advised by the bank which issued such
check or draft that such check or draft has been honored, unless Escrow Holder
specifically agrees in writing to accept liability for the sufficiency thereof.
8. Seller and Bedford authorize Escrow Holder, in the event any conflicting
Request or demand is made upon Escrow Holder concerning these Instructions or
the Holdback Monies, or in the event of any objection by Bedford or Seller to a
Request received from the other, as provided in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above, to
hold any money and documents deposited pursuant to these Instructions, until a
final decision pursuant to binding arbitration conduct in accordance with
Paragraph 14 below has determined the rights of Bedford and Seller, or to
interplead said parties, monies or documents. Deposit by Escrow Holder of said
monies or documents, after deducting therefrom its reasonable charges, expenses
and attorneys' fees incurred in connection with any such arbitration, shall
relieve Escrow Holder of all further liability and responsibility, save and
except any liability or responsibility arising from Escrow Holder's negligence
or willful misconduct.
9. Bedford and Seller shall deliver to Escrow Holder all documents, and do or
cause to be done all other things necessary, in the reasonable judgment of
Escrow Holder, to enable it to comply with these Instructions.
10. Bedford and Seller, except for Escrow Holder's negligence or willful
misconduct, will indemnify and save harmless Escrow Holder against all
reasonable costs, damages, attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, expenses and
liabilities as determined by a court and not by a jury, which Escrow Holder may
incur or sustain in connection with these Instructions or any court action
arising therefrom, and will pay the same upon demand.
11. Bedford and Seller agree and direct that no notice of any amendment or
change and no change in these Instructions shall be of effect unless given in
writing and accepted by Escrow Holder, and signed by both Bedford and Seller,
and that these Instructions together with any subsequent instructions given
mutually by Bedford and Seller to Escrow Holder in connection herewith, shall
constitute the complete Instructions, notwithstanding any agreement which
Bedford or Seller may have concerning the Holdback Monies or any documents or
other monies deposited with Escrow Holder.
12. Escrow Holder may destroy its file and contents therein three (3) years
after the date of the final disbursement of funds from the Holdback Monies in
accordance herewith. No action against Escrow Holder arising under these
Instructions shall be commenced more than three (3) years from the date of the
occurrence of the act or matter upon which the cause of action is predicated.
13. If Escrow Holder is unable or unwilling in its sole discretion to comply
with these Instructions for any reason and without specific cause, Escrow Holder
is entitled to resign upon written notice of resignation mailed to the parties
at least twenty (20) days prior to the effective date of such resignation, at
which time Escrow Holder is directed to pay the balance of the Holdback Monies
and any other funds then held by Escrow Holder, and deliver any documents held
by Escrow Holder, to the party entitled to same, or to interplead any said funds
and documents in accordance with the provisions herein.
14. Bedford shall deposit into the Escrow the release of restrictions
contemplated in Section 7.3 of the Purchase Agreement within ten business days
after Seller provides said release to Bedford. Prior to any recordation of the
release of restrictions, Seller shall give a Request Notice to Escrow Holder and
Bedford of Seller's request to record the release of restrictions ("Request")
and the basis and purpose thereof. Unless Bedford objects to such Request by
Notice in writing to Seller and Escrow Holder within ten (10) business days
after receipt by Escrow Holder and Bedford of the giving of such notice, Escrow
Holder shall record the release of restrictions. If Bedford has timely objected
thereto, Escrow Holder shall not record the release of restrictions pending
resolution of the conflicting claims.
15. All notices, demands, requests and other communications ("Notice") required
or permitted under these Instructions shall be made in writing, signed by the
party making the same, and shall be deemed given or made (i) on the date
delivered if delivered in person; (ii) on the date of the day after delivery to
a reputable overnight courier for delivery to the party to receive such Notice,
fees prepaid; (iii) upon transmission by facsimile if receipt is confirmed by
telephone; or (iv) five (5) days after it is deposited in the U.S. mail for
registered or certified mailing, return receipt requested and marked for
delivery to addressee only, if mailed with postage and other fees prepaid,
addressed to the party to whom such Notice is directed at the following
addresses:
To Bedford: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Telephone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
With a copy to: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Telephone: _________________
Fax: (000) 000-0000
And a copy to: Bedford Property Investors, Inc.
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn.: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Telephone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
If to Seller: Dared 80, L.L.C.
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx
00000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
And a copy to Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Esq.
Warner Angle Hallam Xxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx, PLC
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
E-Mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
To Escrow Holder: First American Title Insurance Company
0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Escrow No. 000-000-0000000
16. Any dispute or controversy arising among the parties to this Holdback
Agreement involving the construction or application of any of the terms,
provisions or conditions of this Holdback Agreement shall, on the written
request of any party served on the other parties in accordance with Paragraph
15, be submitted to binding arbitration. EACH PARTY, BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT,
VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY AND INTELLIGENTLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS SUCH PARTY MAY
OTHERWISE HAVE TO SEEK REMEDIES IN COURT OR OTHER FORUMS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO
A JURY TRIAL. Arbitration shall comply with and be governed in accordance with
the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the
"AAA"). The arbitration will be conducted only in Phoenix, Arizona, before a
panel of three arbitrators selected by the Parties or, if they are unable to
agree on an arbitrator, before three arbitrators selected by the AAA. The
arbitrator shall have full authority to order relief available under this
Holdback Agreement or applicable law but shall have no authority to add to,
detract from, change or amend the terms of this Holdback Agreement or existing
law. All arbitration proceedings, including settlements and awards, shall be
confidential. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding, and
judgment on the award by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent
jurisdiction. THIS SUBMISSION AND AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE WILL BE SPECIFICALLY
ENFORCEABLE.
17. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Holdback Escrow
Agreement and the Purchase Agreement, or in the event of any inconsistencies or
ambiguities, the terms of the Purchase Agreement shall prevail. This Holdback
Agreement does not alter any obligations of Seller found in the Purchase
Agreement.
18. These Instructions may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together will constitute one binding agreement and Escrow Instructions.
19. Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the meaning
given to them in the Purchase Agreement.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Holdback Agreement as of the
date first above written.
BEDFORD:
Bedford Property Investors, Inc., a Maryland corporation
By:
Its:
ESCROW HOLDER:
First American Title Insurance Company
By:
Its:
SELLER:
Dared 80, LLC, an Delaware limited liability company
By: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Company, a California corporation, its Managing
Member
By:
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Executive Vice President
