ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Asset Purchase Agreement is entered into by and between USURF Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("USURF" or Purchaser"), USURF America, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("UAX"), and Pipeline Networks of Colorado,...
EXHIBIT 10.1
This Asset Purchase Agreement is entered into by and between USURF Communications, Inc., a Colorado
corporation ("USURF" or Purchaser"), USURF America, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("UAX"), and Pipeline
Networks of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("Pipeline" or "Seller"). (USURF, UAX and
Pipeline are collectively referred to as the "Parties"), and is effective August 25, 2003 (the "Effective Date").
Recitals
Whereas, Purchaser desires to purchase substantially all of the assets of Seller used by Seller to provide high-speed,
dedicated Internet access, ISP services, and other IP-enabled services to certain multiple-dwelling-unit properties
located in the Denver Metropolitan Area (hereafter referred to as the "Business"), in accordance with this
Agreement; and
Whereas, Seller desires to sell such Assets to Purchaser in exchange for consideration consisting of cash and shares
of UAX common stock.
Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and other
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
I
Definitions
The following terms used in this Agreement shall have the following meanings, unless otherwise expressly provided
herein or unless the context requires otherwise:
"Agreement" shall mean this Asset Purchase Agreement and all exhibits (hereby incorporated by reference) or
amendments hereto.
"Colorado Act" shall mean the Securities Act of Colorado, as amended from time to time, including the rules and
regulations of the Colorado Securities Commission promulgated thereunder, as such shall then be in effect.
"Closing Date" shall mean August 25, 2003, or any other date to which the Parties mutually agree, in writing.
"Knowledge" or "best of the knowledge" shall mean, with respect to (as a qualification of) a Party's representations
and warranties herein, the following: (i) with respect to an individual, such individual's present consciousness and
recollection of the facts set forth in or underlying each such representation or warranty, and his investigation of
matters for the purpose of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, in each case as a reasonable prudent
person; and (ii) with respect to an entity, its management's actual and present consciousness and recollection of the
facts underlying each such representation and warranty, assuming the performance by each member of such entity's
management of all managerial obligations in the business and operations of the entity and such member's
investigation of matters for the purpose of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, in each case as a
reasonably prudent person.
"Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, as such shall then be in effect.
"UAX Stock" shall mean the shares of $.0001 par value common stock issued by UAX in connection with and
pursuant to this Agreement.
II.
Purchase and Sale of Assets
2.1 Acquisition of Assets.
(a) Assets. Subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, Seller hereby sells, and Purchaser
hereby acquires, all of the assets identified on the attached Exhibit A. The items sold and purchased pursuant to this
Agreement are collectively referred to as the "Assets."
(b) Consideration. As full consideration for the Assets and for the non-competition agreement of Seller set
forth in this Agreement (the "Non-competition Agreement"), Purchaser shall pay an amount equal to $600 per
subscriber, calculated on the Closing Date ($292,800 at a current subscriber level of 488, adjusted to the actual
number of subscribers on the Closing Date) (the "Consideration"), payable as follows:
(i) One-half (1/2) of the Consideration will be paid in cash as follows:
(A) $10,000 paid upon the execution and acceptance of the Letter of Intent, executed by the Parties on August
15, 2003(the "LOI"), as a refundable commitment fee (the "Commitment Fee"), the refund of which shall be required
pursuant to the applicable terms of such LOI, the applicable terms of which are hereby incorporated and made part of
this Agreement as Exhibit F;
(B) $35,000 payable on the Closing Date; and
(C) the balance payable in the form of a promissory note (the "Note"), the form of which shall be identical to
the attached Exhibit B which will be delivered on the Closing Date and mature on December 15, 2003. To secure the
payment of the Note, USURF will execute a security agreement, the recordable form of which shall be identical to
the attached Exhibit C. The Note shall be guaranteed by UAX pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement, the form of which
shall be identical to the attached Exhibit D.
(ii) The remaining one-half of the purchase price shall be paid in registered/unrestricted shares of UAX Stock
on or before December 15, 2003 (the "Consideration Stock"); provided, however, USURF may elect to pay such
amount in cash on or before December 15, 2003. The number of shares, if any, to be issued under this provision
shall be determined using a per-share price equal to the average of the closing prices, as reported by the American
Stock Exchange, for the five days immediately preceding the date this Agreement is executed, discounted by twenty
percent (20%).
(iii) Additionally, USURF shall assume the CPE deposit liability as of the Closing Date, in the amount of
$14,190 (the "Customer Deposits"), as provided in this Section.
(c) Allocation of Consideration. For purposes of complying with Section 1060 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended ("IRC"), and completion of Form 8594 Asset Acquisition Statement, the Purchase Price shall be
allocated as follows: 90% to "Class V" assets, 5% to "Class VI" assets (all IRC section 197 intangibles, including
the Non-competition Agreement), and 5% to "Class VII" assets (goodwill and going-concern value).
2.2 Liabilities Not Assumed. Subject to Section 2.3 below, Purchaser does not assume, and shall not be responsible
for, the payment, performance, or discharge of any liabilities or obligations of Seller, whether now existing or
hereafter arising. Without limiting the intent and effect of the preceding sentence, but subject to Section 2.3 below,
Seller, and not Purchaser, shall be responsible for any and all liabilities, responsibilities, expenses and obligations
relating to the Business (or any part thereof) incurred, accruing, or arising before the Effective Date, even if not
asserted until on or after the Effective Date.
2.3 Liabilities Assumed. Purchaser shall pay, perform and discharge, and Seller shall not be responsible for, the
following liabilities related to the Business conducted by Purchaser on and after the Effective Date:
(a) all federal and state tax liabilities associated with the income of Purchaser as the result of Purchaser's operation of
the Business on and after the Effective Date;
(b) all trade payables of the Business first arising or accruing on and after the Effective Date;
(c) the Customer Deposits referenced in Section 2.1 (b) (iii) above;
(d) all obligations and requirements of the Internet Access Service Agreements/Installation and Service
Agreements (the "XXX'x") listed in Exhibit A. Purchaser will assume the insurance requirements, specified in the
XXX'x as of the Closing Date;
(e) the Fortis month-to-month circuit contracts to the properties cancelable with sixty (60) days notice with the
stipulation that no more three (3) circuits may be cancelled per month beginning on the first of the month following
the Effective Date;
(f) all obligatations and requirements under the Interland hosting and email service month-to-month agreement;
and
(g) obligations arising on and after the Closing Date for and under all software utilized by Pipeline in
connection with the Business or the Assets, including all costs to re-license or replace such software for use by
Purchaser..
2.4 Closing. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place at five
o'clock (5:00) p.m. on the Closing Date.
2.5 Closing Documents. Before the Closing, each Party shall prepare, and at the Closing, the Parties shall execute
and deliver, each document required by this Agreement to be so executed and delivered.
(a) Seller's Obligations. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver:
(i) a Xxxx of Sale in a form identical to Exhibit D , dated and effective as of the Effective Date;
(ii) copies of letters sent by Pipeline, notifying each property owner of the assignment of the applicable
Installation and Service Agreement or Internet Access Services Agreement;
(iii) a copy of the certificate of consent executed by the Manager of Seller reflecting authorization and approval
of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement; and
(iv) all other required consents, approvals, or releases from third parties.
(b) Purchaser's Obligations. At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver:
(i) the Note and Security Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser; and
(ii) a copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of Purchaser authorizing and approving the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement
(c) UAX's Obligations. At the Closing, UAX shall deliver:
(i) a copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of UAX authorizing and approving the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement; and
(ii) the Guaranty Agreement duly executed by UAX.
2.6 Further Assurances. After the Closing, the Parties shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take
such additional actions as may reasonably be deemed necessary or advisable by any Party to consummate the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement and to vest more fully in Purchaser the ownership of the Assets
transferred and conveyed pursuant to this Agreement, or intended to be so transferred.
III.
Representations and Warranties of Seller
Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser, as of the Effective Date, the following:
3.1 Organization and Authority. Pipeline is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado. Pipeline has all requisite corporate power and authority,
governmental permits, consents, authorizations, registrations, licenses and memberships (collectively, "Permits")
necessary to own its property, including the Assets, and to carry on its business in the places where such Assets are
owned or such business is conducted. Each of such Permits and Pipeline's rights with respect thereto is valid, in full
force and effect, and enforceable by Pipeline. Pipeline is in compliance in all material respects with the terms of
such Permits. None of such Permits have been or, to the knowledge of Pipeline, are threatened to be revoked,
canceled, suspended or modified.
3.2 Title to and Transfer of Assets. On the Effective Date, Pipeline has sole merchantable title to the Assets and
owns the Assets free and clear of any encumbrances.
2.33 Approvals and Consents. Pipeline represents and warrants that all contracts (specifically including all
Installation and Service Agreements, Internet Access Services Agreements, and other so-called "right-of-entry
agreements") included in the Assets are assignable with thirty (30) day notice and will remain in full force and effect
after the Closing of the contemplated transaction, that Pipeline is not in breach of any of such contracts and that the
consummation of the transaction contemplated by the LOI will not constitute a breach or an event of default under
any of such contracts. No authorization, consent, permit, license or approval of, or declaration, registration of filing
with, any person or entity (including any governmental authority), other than those already obtained in writing, is
required as a condition to the execution, delivery or performance by Pipeline of the LOI, the proposed Asset
Agreement, or any other document executed by Pipeline in connection with the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby.
3.4 No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution nor the performance of this Agreement or any other
document executed by Pipeline in connection with the transaction governed by this Agreement will result in any
breach, violation of, or conflict with, or constitute a default under any contract or agreement to which the Pipeline is
a party, or result in the termination or acceleration or maturity of, or result in the imposition of, any lien, claim,
obligation, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets.
3.5 No Violation of Any Instrument. Pipeline is not in violation of or in default under, nor has any event
occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute a violation of or default under,
or permit the termination or the acceleration of maturity of, or result in the imposition of any lien, claim, or
encumbrance upon any property or asset of Pipeline pursuant to, its Articles of Organization, Regulations, or
Operating Agreement, or any note, bond indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, evidence of indebtedness, loan or lease
agreement, judgment, order, injunction or decree to which it is a party, by which it is bound or to which any of the
Assets are subject.
3.6 Corporate Authorization. Pipeline has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and all other documents executed in connection herewith and to consummate the transaction governed by
this Agreement. All corporate action on the part of Pipeline and its officers, directors and members necessary for the
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and all other documents executed in connection therewith,
and for the performance of Pipeline's obligations thereunder has been taken.
3.7 Intellectual Property. Exhibit A to this Agreement accurately identifies all of Pipeline's copyrights,
trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade names, and trade designations (collectively, "Intellectual Property"), if
any, currently owned in whole or in part by Pipeline and included in the Assets, including all agreements relating to
the Intellectual Property that Pipeline is licensed or authorized to use. Pipeline owns or is licensed to use the
Intellectual Property relating to the Business without infringing on or violating the rights of any other person, and no
consent of any other person is required for the ownership or use thereof by USURF upon consummation of the
transaction contemplated by the LOI. No claim has been asserted by any person or entity to the ownership or the
right to use any of the Intellectual Property or challenging or questioning the validity or effectiveness of any of the
Intellectual Property.
3.8 Litigation and Government Claims. There is no suit, claim, action or litigation, or governmental,
administrative, arbitral or other similar proceeding, investigation or inquiry, pending or, to the knowledge of
Pipeline, threatened against or affecting Pipeline or to which the Assets are subject. There are no such pending
matters, which will, severally or in the aggregate, have an adverse effect on the Assets. There are no such
proceedings threatened or contemplated or any unasserted claims (whether or not the potential claimant may be
aware of the claim) of any nature that might be asserted against Pipeline regarding the Assets. There are no such
matters which would, severally or in the aggregate, have an adverse effect on the Assets.
3.9 Financial Information.
(a) In contemplation of the transaction governed by this Agreement, Pipeline has delivered to USURF certain
financial information with respect to its business and the Assets (the "Financial Statements"), including, but not
necessarily limited to the following:
(i) Property Revenue Share Fee Schedule;
(ii) Balance Sheet - June 30, 2003;
(iii) Profit and Loss Statement - June 2003;
(iv) Income Statement - April through June 2003 (comparative);
(v) Churn Analysis - 2002 to 2003;
(vi) 2003 Monthly Revenue per Subscriber;
(vii) Monthly Property Report - July 31, 2003;
(viii) Customer Deposits - Balance detail as of August 6, 2003;
(ix) Property-by-property detail of deployed equipment;
(x) Current Fortis Dedicated Internet Service Contracts for each property;
(xi) Detail of non-deployed inventory; and
(xii) General Ledger detail through June 30, 2003
The Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of Pipeline maintained in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with preceding months and throughout the
periods involved. The Financial Statements present accurately and fairly the financial information and condition of
Pipeline's business as it relates to the Assets.
(m) Pipeline's financial books and records relating in any way to its business and the Assets have been kept
accurately in the ordinary course of business. The transactions recorded therein represent bona fide transactions and
the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of Pipeline have been properly recorded in such books in all material
respects
1.103 Solvency. Pipeline is not now insolvent, nor will Pipeline be rendered insolvent by the occurrence of the
transaction governed by this Agreement. In addition, immediately after giving effect to the consummation of such
transaction:
(a) Pipeline will be able to pay its debts, if any, as they become due;
(b) The remaining property, if any, of Pipeline will not constitute unreasonably small capital and Pipeline will
not have insufficient capital with which to conduct any further business; and
(c) Taking into account any pending or threatened litigation, final judgments against Pipeline in actions for
money damages are not reasonably anticipated to be rendered at a time when, or in amounts such that, Pipeline will
be unable to satisfy any such judgments promptly in accordance with their terms.
As used in this paragraph, "insolvent" means that the sum of the present fair value of Pipeline's assets does not
exceed its debts and other probable liabilities, and "debts" includes any legal liability, whether matured or
unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute, fixed, or contingent, disputed or undisputed, or secured or
unsecured.
1.13 Insurance Notices. Pipeline has not received notice from any insurer of the intention (whether or not
subject to conditions) of such insurer to discontinue any insurance coverage relating to any of the Assets because of
the operation or condition of any of the Assets or any of the real property on which the Assets are located.
3.32 Accuracy of Information Furnished. No representation or warranty by Pipeline made in or pursuant to this
Agreement, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the
statements herein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not false or misleading. To the best of
the knowledge of Pipeline, Pipeline has disclosed to Purchaser all facts known to it that are material to the Assets.
1.33 Review of USURF Information. Pipeline has received and reviewed USURF's (i) last-filed Annual Report
on Form 10-KSB, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), (2) Quarterly Reports on Form
10-QSB, as filed with the SEC, and (3) Current Reports on Form 8-K, as amended and as filed with the SEC. With
respect to such information, Pipeline acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to ask questions of, and to receive
answers from, the officers of USURF.
1.34 Reliance. Seller acknowledges that Purchaser is entering into this Agreement in reliance upon the
representations and warranties made by Seller herein. All representations and warranties made by Seller in this
Agreement shall survive the Closing.
IV.
Representations and Warranties of USURF
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller, as of the Effective Date, the following:
3.1 Organization and Authority. Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Colorado. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority,
governmental permits, consents, authorizations, registrations, licenses and memberships (collectively, "Permits")
necessary to own its property, including the Assets to be acquired under this Agreement, and to carry on its business.
Purchaser has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and all other documents
executed in connection therewith and to perform the obligations imposed by this Agreement, including the
obligations and performance required under the XXX'x, and all such other documents. All corporate action on the
part of Purchaser and its officers, directors and shareholders necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery
of this Agreement and all other documents executed in connection herewith, and for the performance of Purchaser's
obligations hereunder has been taken. This Agreement, when executed and delivered, shall constitute a legal, valid
and binding obligation of Purchaser.
3.2 Approvals and Consents. No authorization, consent, permit, license or approval of, or declaration,
registration of filing with, any person or entity (including any governmental authority), other than those already
obtained in writing, is required as a condition to the execution, delivery or performance by Purchaser of this
Agreement or any other document executed by Purchaser in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of
the transaction contemplated hereby.
3.3 No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution nor the performance of this Agreement or any other
document executed by Purchaser in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will result in
any breach, violation of, or conflict with, or constitute a default under any contract or agreement to which the
Purchaser is a party.
3.4 Review of Pipeline Information. USURF has received, reviewed and understands all of the information
submitted by Pipeline. With respect to such information, USURF acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to ask
questions of, and to receive answers from, the officers of Pipeline.
4..5 Reliance. USURF acknowledges that Pipeline is entering into this Agreement in reliance upon the
representations and warranties made by USURF herein. All representations and warranties made by USURF in this
Agreement shall survive the Closing.
V.
Representations and Warranties of UAX
UAX represents and warrants to Seller, as of the Effective Date, the following:
1.45 Organization and Authority. UAX is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Nevada. UAX has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and all other documents executed in connection therewith and to perform the obligations imposed by this
Agreement and all such other documents. All corporate action on the part of UAX and its officers, directors and
shareholders necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and all other documents
executed in connection herewith, and for the performance of UAX's obligations hereunder has been taken. This
Agreement, when executed and delivered, shall constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of UAX.
5.2 Approvals and Consents. No authorization, consent, permit, license or approval of, or declaration,
registration of filing with, any person or entity (including any governmental authority), other than those already
obtained or those required from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, American Stock Exchange,
or the shareholders of UAX, is required as a condition to the execution, delivery or performance by UAX of this
Agreement or any other document executed by UAX in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby.
5.3 No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution nor the performance of this Agreement or any other
document executed by UAX in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will result in any
breach, violation of, or conflict with, or constitute a default under any contract or agreement to which UAX is a
party.
5.4 Issuance of Stock. The shares of UAX Stock to be issued hereunder, when issued and delivered in
accordance with this Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and will be free and
clear of any liens or encumbrances and will be issued in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Such
stock will be legally issued, registered, without any restriction under the Securities Act or the Colorado Act. The
shares will be issued to designees identified to Purchaser by Pipeline without cost to Pipeline or its designees for the
transfer or assignment of the shares.
5.5 Review of Pipeline Information. UAX has received, reviewed and understands all of the information
submitted by Pipeline. With respect to such information, UAX acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to ask
questions of, and to receive answers from, the officers of Pipeline.
5.6 Reliance. UAX acknowledges that Pipeline is entering into this Agreement in reliance upon the representations
and warranties made by UAX herein. All representations and warranties made by UAX in this Agreement shall
survive the Closing.
5.7 Purchasers' Securities. All securities issued or to be issued by UAX in payment of any portion of the purchase
price Consideration or as security therefore, are or will be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and
there is no pending or threatened legal, administrative, regulatory or private claim which, if asserted, would
adversely affect the legality, enforceability or value of said securities.
5.8 Adverse Claims. There are no pending or threatened claims against UAX as the issuer of securities or its
officers, directors or controlling shareholders which, alone or in conjunction with the any other matters, would
adversely affect the value of the securities which are contemplated to the transferred to Seller as part of the
Consideration or as security therefor.
VI.
Covenants
5.1 Conduct of Business Pending Closing. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall use all commercially reasonable
efforts to (i) conduct the Business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, (ii) preserve intact its
relationships with third parties, and (iii) keep available, to the extent reasonably necessary, the services of its current
officers and key employees, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
5.2 Access and Information. From the date this Agreement is fully executed through the Closing, and to the
extent not already afforded, Seller shall afford Purchaser and its financial advisors, legal counsel, accountants,
consultants, financing sources, and other authorized representatives reasonable access, during normal business hours
and without material disruption to the Business, to all Seller's books, documents, records, properties, plants and
personnel that relate to the Assets and the Business and, during such period, shall furnish as promptly as practicable
to Purchaser information as the Purchaser reasonably may request in connection with the transaction contemplated
by this Agreement. No investigation by Purchaser pursuant to this paragraph shall affect any representations or
warranty made by Seller in this Agreement or the conditions to the obligations of the Parties to consummate the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
5.3 Public Announcements. Each Party agrees to not issue any press release or respond to any press inquiry
with respect to this Agreement or the transaction contemplated herein without the prior approval of the other Parties
(which approval will not be unreasonably withheld), except as may be required by applicable law or any requirement
of any stock exchange on which the stock of any Party is listed.
5.4 Payment of Obligations Not Assumed. All obligations of Seller not specifically assumed by Purchaser in
this Agreement, including all liability for income taxes, sales taxes and other obligations accruing prior to the
Effective Date shall be paid by Seller, and Purchaser shall have no responsibility therefor.
5.5 Non-competition. Seller acknowledges and agrees that (i) Purchaser would not have entered into this
Agreement to purchase the Assets but for the following non-competition covenant of Seller, (ii) this non-competition
covenant is supported by good and sufficient consideration, and (iii) Seller possesses information concerning the
Assets that would enable Seller to injure Purchaser and diminish the value of the investment by Purchaser in the
Assets if Seller should engage in any business that is competitive with the Business purchased by Purchaser pursuant
to this Agreement. Therefore, Seller hereby agrees to the following:
(a) Without the prior written consent of Purchaser, as specifically authorized or approved by its board of
directors, or except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, Seller will not directly or indirectly, engage in any
business that provides the same or any similar services or products as those included in the Business or provided by
Purchaser anywhere in the geographic area comprised of the Denver Metropolitan area for a period of three (3) years
from the Effective Date.
(b) For purposes of this non-competition covenant, the term "indirectly" means the performance of services by
any business or entity in which Seller owns or possesses more than a one percent (1%) interest in profits, losses,
capital, stock ownership, or is a partner, or for which Seller acts as an agent or representative, or to which Seller
provides consulting or advisory services.
2.1 Seller's Employees. Seller shall have sole and absolute responsibility for any financial or other
commitments that Seller may have to any of its employees or former employees, including any and all claims or
obligations arising under any and all employment policies and procedures of Seller, under any employee benefit plan
of Seller, or under any local, state, or federal law, rule, or regulation regarding termination of employment for an
employment loss which occurs before the Effective Date or otherwise in connection with this Agreement. Seller
shall be liable to its employees and former employees for all wages, severance benefits, unpaid vacation pay, unpaid
sick and holiday pay, and other obligations of any kind whatsoever through the day before the Effective Date. Seller
is responsible for resolving any conflicts, errors or discrepancies involving its employee policies and procedures with
respect to the period of time before the Effective Date. No provision of this Agreement shall create any third-party
beneficiary or other rights in any employee or former employee of Seller with respect to continued employment by or
with Purchaser or any of Purchaser's affiliates.
VII.
Indemnification and Certain Remedies
6.1 Indemnification by Seller. Seller shall indemnify and hold Purchaser, and each of its officers, directors,
affiliates, employees, agents and shareholders, harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages,
costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees) asserted against or incurred by Purchaser, or any of its
officers, directors, affiliates, employees, agents and shareholders, resulting from or arising out of or in connection
with:
(a) any material misrepresentation or breach by Seller of any warranty, agreement or covenant contained in this
Agreement or any other document executed, delivered or furnished by Seller in connection herewith;
(b) the failure to comply with any applicable bulk transfer laws relating to the transfer of the Assets;
(c) income, franchise, sales, use and other taxes, including any penalties and interest with respect thereto, of or
relating to the Assets, the Business or any other assets or operations of Seller conducted before the Effective Date;
(d) sales, transfer and other taxes, including any penalties and interest with respect thereto, resulting from the
consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement;
(e) liabilities and obligations of the Business before the Effective Date and other liabilities and obligations of
Seller or the Business not specifically assumed by Purchaser in this Agreement;
(f) any actual or threatened violation of or noncompliance with, or remedial obligation arising under, any
applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations, common law or strict-liability provision, and any judicial
or administrative interpretations thereof (including any judicial or administrative orders or judgments), relating to
health, safety, industrial hygiene, pollution or environmental matters arising from any event, condition, circumstance,
activity, practice, incident, action or plan existing or occurring before the Effective Date relating in any way to the
Assets or the Business (including the ownership, operation or use of the Assets and the conduct of the Business
before the Effective Date);
(g) any losses or costs of defending against any claims which may be made against Purchaser by any person
claiming violations of any local, state or federal laws relating to employment, including wages, hours, concerted
activity, nondiscrimination, occupational health and safety and the payment and withholding of taxes, where such
claims arise out of circumstances occurring before the Effective Date.
Any indemnification obligation imposed upon Seller pursuant to this Article, including any contemplated credit or
offset, shall constitute a reduction of the Purchase Price.
7.1 Indemnification by Purchaser. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against any
and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) asserted against or
incurred by Seller, or any of its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, agents and shareholders, resulting from or
arising out of or in connection with:
(a) any material misrepresentation or breach by Purchaser of any warranty, agreement or covenant contained in
this Agreement or any other document executed, delivered or furnished by Purchaser in connection herewith;
(b) the operation of the Business by Purchaser on and after the Effective Date, other than liabilities not assumed
by Purchaser herein, or
(c) any liabilities or obligations of Seller or the Business specifically assumed by Purchaser in this Agreement.
3.1 Specific Performance. Each Party acknowledges that a refusal without just cause by such Party to comply
with the agreements made herein will cause irreparable harm to the other Party or Parties for which there may be no
adequate remedy. In such circumstances, a Party or Parties not in default at the time of such refusal shall be entitled,
in addition to other remedies set forth in this Agreement, to specific performance of this Agreement by the Party or
Parties that so refused to comply with or breached this Agreement.
3.2 Survival of Representations and Warranties. Each representation or warranty made by any Party in this
Agreement shall survive the Closing.
3.3 Nonexclusive Remedies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the rights and
remedies provided in this Article shall not be exclusive of any other rights or remedies afforded to any Party,
whether by contract, at law or in equity. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative, and the
exercise of any one right or remedy by any Party shall not preclude or constitute a waiver of its right to exercise any
or all other rights or remedies to which it is entitled.
VIII.
Termination
7.1 Termination for Failure to Close. This Agreement will automatically terminate if the Closing does not
occur on or before 6:00 p.m., August 25, 2003, regardless of the reason.
7.2 Termination by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing by
unanimous written agreement of the Parties.
8.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Article, the Party choosing to
terminate the Agreement shall, as soon as practical, provide written notice of the termination to the other Parties.
Such notice shall specify the reason(s) for, and the date of, the termination. On the date of termination, this
Agreement shall terminate and the transaction contemplated hereby shall be abandoned without further action
required of the Parties. Upon termination, no Party shall bear any further liability or obligation to the other Parties,
except for the obligations imposed by Section 10.8 of this Agreement. Additionally, all filings, applications, and
other submissions made pursuant to this Agreement or in anticipation of the transaction contemplated herein shall, to
the extent practical, be withdrawn or cancelled.
IX
Dispute Resolution
9.1 Agreement to Use Procedure. The Parties agree that any dispute between them relating to or arising out of this
Agreement (the "Dispute"), will be resolved using only the procedures specified in this Article (the "Procedure").
9.2 Initiation of Procedure. A Party who desires to initiate the Procedure (the "Initiating Party") shall give written
notice to the other Parties, describing, in general terms, the nature of the Dispute and the Initiating Party's proposal to
resolve the Dispute. The Parties receiving such notice (the "Responding Party," whether one or more) shall have five
(5) business days to respond (the "Response") to the Initiating Party's proposal. If, within ten (10) business days of
the Response, the Parties have been unable to resolve the dispute, the Parties shall resolve the dispute pursuant to the
following provisions.
9.3 Mediation. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute within ten (10) business days of the Response, the
Parties shall submit the dispute to non-binding mediation. The Parties shall mutually agree to the selection of a
qualified, neutral mediator no later than fifteen (15) business days following the date of the Response. The Parties
will use their best efforts to mediate the dispute within forty-five (45) days following the date of the Response.
9.4 Arbitration. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute through mediation, the Dispute shall be resolved
through binding arbitration in accordance with this paragraph. No later than fifteen (15) days following the date of
mediation, the Parties shall submit the Dispute to the Denver, Colorado office of the American Arbitration
Association ("AAA") for binding arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then-existing
rules for commercial arbitration established by the AAA, to the extent that such rules do not conflict with this
Agreement. Any decision or award by the arbitrator(s) shall be binding upon the Parties. Judgment upon an award
may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. All arbitration fees and expenses shall be shared equally by the
disputing Parties, unless the arbitrator determines that circumstances require otherwise.
9.5 Confidentiality. The entire arbitration process, including any stenographic, video, or audio record, shall be kept
confidential. All conduct, statements, promises, offers, views, and opinions, whether oral or written, made during the
course of the arbitration by a Disputing Party, its agents, employees, representatives, or other attendees and by the
arbitrator shall remain confidential and shall, where appropriate, be deemed privileged. Such conduct, statements,
promises, offers, views, and opinions shall not be discoverable or admissible for any purpose, including
impeachment, in any litigation or other proceeding involving the parties
X
Miscellaneous
10.1 Expenses. Each party shall pay its own expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the other
documents in connection herewith and the transactions contemplated therein.
10.2 Reliance. Notwithstanding the "due diligence" investigations conducted, and the opportunities to investigate
and verify afforded, by each Party, each Party agrees that the other Party or Parties are entitled to rely upon the
representations and warranties made by a Party in this Agreement and the other documents executed, delivered or
furnished in connection therewith.
10.3 Notice. All notices, demands, requests and other communications that may be or are required to be given,
made, or sent by any Party to any other Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i)
personally, (ii) by courier, (iii) by registered or certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iv)
by facsimile, to the following addresses:
to Seller: to Purchaser:
Pipeline Networks of Colorado, LLC USURF Communications, Inc.
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxxx X #000 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
to UAX:
Xxxxxxx X. Uprcaft
USURF America, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Each Party may designate by notice, pursuant to this paragraph, a new address to which any notice, demand, request
or communication may thereafter be given, made or sent. Each notice, demand, request or communication that is
given pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed sufficiently given for all purposes when delivered to or received by
the addressee (with the return receipt, delivery receipt, courier affidavit or fax confirmation being deemed conclusive
evidence of such delivery or receipt) or at the time delivery or receipt is refused by the addressee.
10.4 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and the rights, interests and obligations hereunder shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefits of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party
may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Parties; any
purported assignment without such consent shall be void, provided, however, that Purchaser may assign its rights or
obligations under this Agreement, without such prior consent, to any person or entity that, directly or indirectly
controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Purchaser. No employee of any Party shall be a
beneficiary of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement.
10.5 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern this Agreement, its terms and conditions, the
interpretation thereof, and the rights and obligations of the Parties thereunder.
10.6 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by a written instrument
executed by the Party against which enforcement of the amendment, modification or supplement is sought.
10.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, such provision
shall be fully severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision were never a part hereof; the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance; and in
lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, there shall be added automatically as part of this Agreement,
a provision as similar as possible to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, in a form which shall be legal,
valid and enforceable.
9.8 Confidentiality. At all times after the Effective Date, each of the Parties will hold, and will cause its
officers, representatives, attorneys, advisers and affiliates and such affiliates' respective officers, representatives,
advisors, and affiliates to hold, in confidence and not disclose to other persons for any reason whatsoever any part of
this Agreement or the terms or details of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (collectively, the
"Information"), except to the extent (i) necessary for such Party to consummate and give full effect to the transaction
contemplated hereby, (ii) such Information is otherwise available from third parties without restriction on further
disclosure or is required by order of any court or by law or by any regulatory agency to which any Party is subject or
in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding (each Party agreeing to give prior notice, to the extent
practicable, to the other Party of any required disclosure of the Information), or (iii) such Information is or becomes
publicly known other than through actions, direct or indirect, of the other Party, any of such Party's officers,
employees, representatives, attorneys, advisers or affiliates, or any of such affiliates' respective employees, officers,
representatives, attorneys, advisers or affiliates.
10.9 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any
way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
10.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the binding provisions of the LOI constitute the entire agreement
between the Parties, and supersede all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
10.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be
an original but all of which shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
[Signatures on the next page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.
Pipeline Networks of Colorado, LLC USURF Communications, Inc.
By: /s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXX By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Manager and CEO President
USURF America, Inc.
By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
Xxxxxxx X. XxXxxxxx,
President and CEO