ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 between CLIENTLOGIC OPERATING CORPORATION and INNOTRAC CORPORATION
Exhibit
2.1
dated
as of
SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
between
CLIENTLOGIC
OPERATING CORPORATION
and
INNOTRAC
CORPORATION
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
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ARTICLE
I
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DEFINITIONS
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1
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1.01.
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Definitions
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1
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ARTICLE
II
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PURCHASE
AND SALE
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2.01.
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Purchase
and Sale
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2.02.
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Excluded
Assets
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2.03.
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Assumption
of Liabilities
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2.04.
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Excluded
Liabilities
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2.05.
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Assignment
of Contracts and Rights
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2.06.
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Purchase
Price; Earnout
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2.07.
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Prorations;
Initial Payment Adjustment
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2.08.
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Reconciliation
of Customer Inventory
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ARTICLE
III
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THE
CLOSING
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3.01.
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The
Closing
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3.02.
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Items
to Be Delivered at the Closing by Seller
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3.03.
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Items
to Be Delivered at the Closing by Buyer
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ARTICLE
IV
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CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
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4.01.
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Mutual
Conditions
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4.02.
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Conditions
to Buyer’s Obligations
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4.03.
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Conditions
to Seller’s Obligations
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ARTICLE
V
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
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5.01.
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Corporate
Existence and Power
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5.02.
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Corporate
Authorization
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5.03.
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Non-Contravention
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5.04.
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Title
to and Condition of the Purchased Assets
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5.05.
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Litigation
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5.06.
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Material
Contracts; Third-Party Consents
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5.07.
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Finders’
Fees
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5.08
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Compliance
with Laws
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18
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5.09
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Intellectual
Property
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18
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5.10
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Employees
and Labor Relations Matters
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18
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5.11
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Absence
of Certain Changes
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5.12
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Customers
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5.13
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Assets
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5.14
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Environmental
Matters
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5.15
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Disclaimer
of Other Representations and Warranties
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20
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ARTICLE
VI
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
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6.01.
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Organization
and Existence
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6.02.
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Corporate
Authorization
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6.03.
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Non-Contravention
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6.04.
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Litigation
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6.05.
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Finders’
Fees
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21
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6.06.
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Financing
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6.07.
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Independent
Investigation
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ARTICLE
VII
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COVENANTS
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7.01.
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Conduct
of Business Before Closing
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7.02.
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Customer
Meetings
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7.03.
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Further
Assurances
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7.04.
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Certain
Filings
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7.05.
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Public
Announcements
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7.06.
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Confidentiality
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23
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7.07.
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Non-Competition
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7.08.
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Exclusivity
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7.09
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Notification
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24
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7.10.
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Retention
of and Access to Records
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ARTICLE
VIII
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TAX
MATTERS
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8.01.
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Tax
Definitions
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8.02.
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Allocation
of Purchase Price
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8.03.
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Tax
Cooperation; Allocation of Taxes
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ARTICLE
IX
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EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
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9.01.
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Employee
Covenants
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9.02.
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Employee
Meetings
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9.03.
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Indemnification
for Employee Claims
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9.04.
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Indemnity
on WARN
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ARTICLE
X
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SURVIVAL;
INDEMNIFICATION
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10.01.
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Survival;
Effect of Knowledge
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10.02.
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Indemnity
by Seller
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10.03.
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Indemnity
by Buyer
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10.04.
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Reduction
and Mitigation of Damages
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30
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10.05.
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Claims
Procedure
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30
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10.06.
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Limitations
on Indemnification
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10.07.
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Exclusive
Remedy
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ARTICLE
XI
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TERMINATION
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11.01.
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Termination
of Agreement
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11.02.
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Effect
of Termination
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ARTICLE
XII
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MISCELLANEOUS
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12.01.
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Notices
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12.02.
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Amendments;
No Waivers
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12.03.
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Expenses
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12.04.
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Successors
and Assigns
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12.05.
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Governing
Law
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12.06.
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Counterparts;
Effectiveness
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12.07.
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Entire
Agreement
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12.08.
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Captions
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12.09.
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No
Third-Party Beneficiaries
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12.10.
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Brokers
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Exhibits
Exhibit
A –
Form of Sublease
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Exhibit
B – Form of Xxxx of Sale
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Exhibit
C – Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement
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Exhibit
D – Form of Transition Services Agreement
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Exhibit
E – Form of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Non-Competition Agreement
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Exhibit
F – Form of License Agreement
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Annexes
Annex
1.01(o)
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Contracts
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Annex
1.01(z) - Facility
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Excluded
Equipment at the Facility
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Annex
1.01(z) - Buffalo
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Included
Equipment in Buffalo
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Annex
1.01(ee)
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Existing
Customers
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Annex
1.01(dd)
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Existing
Customer Contracts
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Annex
1.01(pp)
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Licensed
Intellectual Property
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Annex
1.01(zz)
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Permits
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Annex
2.06(c)(iii)
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Designated
Earnout Customers
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Annex
5.10
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Employee
and Labor Matters
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Annex
9.01(a)
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Employees
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Annex
9.01(e)
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Retention
Bonuses
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THIS
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(this
“Agreement”)
is
made and entered into as of September 5, 2006 by and between ClientLogic
Operating Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”),
and
Innotrac Corporation, a Georgia corporation (“Buyer”)
and
joined in by ClientLogic Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), for the
limited purpose of being bound by Sections 7.07 (Non-Competition) and 7.08
(Exclusivity).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
Seller,
among other things, is engaged in the business of providing certain letter
shop
services, pick, pack and ship services and warehouse management services,
including, without limitation, consumer fulfillment, retail distribution,
kitting and assembly, reverse logistics, inventory management, shipping
induction, tilt tray package sortation, inbound/outbound freight management
and
vendor managed inventory services, as well as, variable laser digital printing,
mailing label printing, digital printing, print-on-demand, distribution of
stored value/data cards, cutting, scoring and inserting, finishing and bindery,
labeling and tabbing and mail co-mingling/pre-sort services (through outside
vendors), at Seller’s facility located at 0000 X Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxx 00000 (the “Facility”)
(the
“Purchased
Business”);
and
WHEREAS,
Buyer
desires to purchase from Seller, and Seller desires to sell to Buyer certain
specific assets associated with the Purchased Business located at the Facility
and assume certain of the liabilities relating to the Purchased Business, upon
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the foregoing and the representations, warranties, covenants
and agreements herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration,
the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
ARTICLE
I
1.01
Definitions.
The
following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:
(a) “Affiliate”
means,
with respect to any Person, any Person directly or indirectly controlling,
controlled by, or under common control with such other Person.
(b) “Ancillary
Agreements”
means
the Transition Services Agreement, the Xxxx of Sale, the Sublease and the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
(c) “Apportioned
Obligations”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.03(b) hereof.
(d) “Assignment
and Assumption Agreement”
means
the Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated the Closing Date (as defined
below) in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
C.
(e) “Assumed
Liabilities”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.03 hereof.
(f)
“Audit
Rights”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(f) hereof.
(g) “Xxxx
of Sale”
means
the Xxxx of Sale dated the Closing Date, substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit
B,
pursuant to which Seller shall transfer the Purchased Assets to
Buyer.
(h) “Buyer
Indemnified Parties”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.02 hereof.
(i)
“Buyer’s
Damages”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.02 hereof.
(j)
“Buyer’s
Indemnification Cap”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.06(b) hereof.
(k)
“Claimant”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.05(a) hereof.
(l)
“Closing”
means
the consummation of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement in
accordance with the provisions of Article
III.
(m) “Closing
Date”
means
the date on which the Closing and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated in this Agreement actually occurs.
(n) “Code”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.01 hereof.
(o) “Contracts”
shall
mean the contracts, agreements, commitments or leases to which Seller is a
party
listed on Annex
1.01(o)
hereto
as such annex may be amended for the addition of contracts entered into in
the
Ordinary Course of Business by Seller after the date hereof.
(p) “Customer
Care Services”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.02(i)(ii) hereof.
(q) “Damages”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.03 hereof.
(r)
“Defending
Party”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.05(a) hereof.
(s)
“Earnout
Contracts”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(c)(iii) hereof.
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(t)
“Earnout
Payments”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(c) hereof.
(u) “Earnout
Period”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(c) hereof.
(v) “Employees”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 9.01(a) hereof.
(w) “Environmental
Costs”
means,
any actual cleanup costs, remediation or removal costs, losses, liabilities
or
obligations (including, without limitation, liabilities or obligations under
any
lease or other contract), payments or damages (including, without limitation,
any actual, punitive or consequential damages under any statutory laws, common
law cause of action or contractual obligations or otherwise) arising out of
or
relating to or resulting from any Environmental Matters.
(x)
“Environmental
Laws”
means,
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act,
42
U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C.
6901
et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; the
Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42
U.S.C. 7501 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 655
et
seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C.
11001 et seq., Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7
U.S.C. 136 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U. S.C. 300f
et seq., and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. 1801,
et seq., all rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to any of the above
statutes, and any other analogous federal, state or local law, statute, rule
or
regulation governing Environmental Matters, as the same exist as of the Closing
Date, including any common law cause of action relating to Environmental Matters
or alleging liability to pay Environmental Costs.
(y) “Environmental
Matters”
means
any matter arising out of, relating to or resulting from pollution,
contamination, protection of the environment, human health or safety, health
or
safety of employees, sanitation and any matters relating to emissions,
discharges, disseminations, releases or threatened releases, of Hazardous
Substances into the air, surface water, groundwater, soil, land surface or
subsurface, buildings or facilities or otherwise arising out of, relating to,
or
resulting from the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment,
storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Substances.
(z)
“Equipment”
shall
mean all of Seller’s furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, computer
hardware, servers, routers, operating systems, management systems, security
systems, vehicles and other tangible personal property of Seller located at
the
Facility, except for those items listed on Annex
1.01(z) - Facility
and
including such other items of Seller located at Seller’s Buffalo facility listed
on Annex
1.01(z) - Buffalo,
together with all manufacturers’ warranties pertaining to the same, to the
extent that such warranties may exist and be assignable.
(aa) “ERISA”
means
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
(bb) “Excluded
Assets”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.02 hereof.
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(cc) “Excluded
Liabilities”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.04 hereof.
(dd) “Existing
Customer Contracts”
shall
mean the Contracts with Existing Customers listed on Annex
1.01(dd)
as such
annex may be amended for the addition of contracts entered into in the Ordinary
Course of Business by Seller after the date hereof.
(ee) “Existing
Customers”
shall
mean the customers listed on Annex 1.01(ee)
as such
annex may be amended for the addition of new customers in the Ordinary Course
of
Business after the date hereof.
(ff) “Existing
Customer Group”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(c)(ii) hereof.
(gg)
“GAAP”
means
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as promulgated
by
the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other applicable standard setting
bodies.
(hh)
“Governmental
Entity”
means
any government or any agency, bureau, board, commission, court, department,
official, political subdivision, tribunal or other instrumentality of any
government, whether federal, state or local, domestic or foreign.
(ii)
“Hazardous
Substances”
means
any pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous or extremely hazardous
substances, materials, wastes, constituents or chemicals (including, without
limitation, petroleum or any by-products or fractions thereof, any form of
natural gas, asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated
biphenyls (“PCBs”) and PCB-containing equipment, radon and other
radioactive elements, infectious, carcinogenic, mutagenic or etiologic agents,
pesticides, defoliants, explosives, flammables, corrosives and urea
formaldehyde) that are regulated by, or may form the basis of liability under,
any Environmental Laws.
(jj) “Independent
Accounting Firm”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(e) hereof.
(kk) “Initial
Payment”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(i) hereof.
(ll) “Initial
Payment Adjustment”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.07(b) hereof.
(mm)
“Intellectual
Property”
means
(i) all inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not
reduced to practice), all improvements thereto and all patents, patent
applications and patent disclosures, together with all reissuances,
continuations, continuations-in-part, revisions, extensions and reexaminations
thereof; (ii) all copyrightable works, all copyrights and all applications,
registrations and renewals in connection therewith; (iii) all mask works and
all
applications, registrations and renewals in connection therewith; (iv) all
trade
secrets and confidential business information (including ideas, research and
development, know-how, formulas, compositions, manufacturing and production
processes and techniques, technical data, designs, drawings, specifications,
network configurations and architecture protocols, customer and supplier lists,
pricing and cost information and business and marketing plans and proposals);
(v) all computer software, software code (whether in object or source code
form), subroutines and user interfaces (including, without limitation, data
and
related documentation) (collectively, “Software”);
(vi)
all other proprietary rights; (vii) all copies and tangible embodiments in
any
of the foregoing (in whatever form or medium); and (viii) all licenses,
sublicenses and other assignments or permissions related to the property
described in the foregoing clauses (i) - (vii).
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(nn)
“Inventory”
means
the raw materials, manufacturing supplies, packaging materials, purchased
products, finished goods, and work in progress owned by Seller and used or
produced in the Purchased Business at the Facility.
(oo)
“Item
Processing Services”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.02(i)(i) hereof.
(pp)
“Licensed
Intellectual Property”
means
all Intellectual Property listed on Annex
1.01(pp)
and used
or held for use by or in connection with the Purchased Business.
(qq)
“Lien”
means,
with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security
interest, restriction or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such
asset.
(rr)
“Material
Adverse Change”
means
any change, event, circumstance or effect that has resulted in or would
reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
(ss)
“Material
Adverse Effect”
means
any change, event, circumstance or effect that, when considered individually
or
in the aggregate with all other adverse changes or effects is, or would
reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse on the business, assets,
financial condition or results of operations of the Purchased Business at the
Facility taken as a whole; except for any effects on the Purchased Business
resulting directly or indirectly from: (a) any adverse change in general
economic or financial conditions to the extent equally impacting the Purchased
Business and its competitors; or (b) any adverse changes in the industry in
which the Purchased Business operates to the extent equally impacting its
competitors.
(tt)
“Monthly
Net Revenue Statement”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(d) hereof.
(uu)
“Negative
Indication”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 11.01 hereof.
(vv)
“Net
Revenues”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(c)(i) hereof.
(ww)
“Objection
Notice”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(e) hereof.
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(xx)
“Ordinary
Course of Business”
means
an action taken by Seller in the ordinary course of the Purchased Business
that
is consistent with past customs and practices of Seller, including past practice
with respect to quantity, amount, magnitude and frequency.
(yy)
“Parent”
means
ClientLogic Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
(zz)
“Permits”
mean
all permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, certificates or authorizations
of
any Governmental Entity required in order to permit Seller to carry on the
Purchased Business, as more particularly described on Annex
1.01(zz).
(aaa)
“Person”
means
an individual, corporation, partnership, association, trust or other entity
or
organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency
or
instrumentality thereof.
(bbb)
“Post-Closing
Tax Period”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.01 hereof.
(ccc)
“Pre-Closing
Tax Period”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.01 hereof.
(ddd)
“Purchase
Price”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a) hereof.
(eee)
“Purchased
Assets”
mean
the Contracts, the Equipment, the Inventory, the Permits, and the
Records.
(fff)
“Records”
mean
the business books and records of Seller (except for any Tax records or other
records expressed in the form of corporate minutes) maintained in connection
with, and necessary to continue the operation of, the Purchased Business as
it
is currently operated.
(ggg)
“Security
Deposit”
means
the $50,000 paid by Buyer to Seller concurrent with the execution of that
certain non-binding indication of interest between the parties dated as of
July
10, 2006, in consideration of Seller’s agreement to exclusively negotiate with
Buyer concerning the sale of the Purchased Assets.
(hhh)
“Seller
Disclosure Schedule”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Article V
hereof.
(iii)
“Seller
Indemnified Parties”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.03 hereof.
(jjj)
“Seller’s
Damages”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.03 hereof.
(kkk)
“Seller’s
Knowledge”,
“Known
to Seller”
and
words of similar import refer to matters actually known, after reasonable and
prudent inquiry with respect to such matters prior to Closing, by the following
executive officer of Seller: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx.
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(lll)
“Sublease”
means
the Sublease Agreement dated the Closing Date, between Seller and Buyer in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A.
(mmm)
“Supplemental
Schedule”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 7.09 hereof.
(nnn)
“Tax”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.01 hereof.
(ooo)
“Tax
Legislation”
means,
collectively, the Code and all federal, state, municipal, foreign, or other
statutes imposing a Tax, including all treaties, conventions, rules,
regulations, orders, and decrees of any jurisdiction.
(ppp)
“Tax
Return”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 8.01 hereof.
(qqq)
“Third
Party Claim”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.05(a) hereof.
(rrr)
“Transition
Services Agreement”
means
the Transition Services Agreement dated the Closing Date between Buyer and
Seller in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
D,
pursuant to which Seller shall provide certain IT, contact center management
and
item processing services for the continued operation of the Purchased Business
by Buyer.
(sss)
“WARN
Act Liabilities”
shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 9.04 hereof.
ARTICLE
II
PURCHASE
AND SALE
2.01 Purchase
and Sale.
Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Buyer agrees to purchase
from Seller and Seller agrees to grant, sell, convey, transfer, assign and
deliver, or cause to be sold, transferred, assigned and delivered, to Buyer
at
Closing all right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets.
2.02 Excluded
Assets.
Buyer
expressly understands and agrees that the following assets and properties of
Seller (the “Excluded
Assets”)
shall
be excluded from the Purchased Assets:
(a) all
of
Seller’s cash and cash equivalents on hand (including all un-deposited checks)
and in banks;
(b) all
accrued or billed accounts, notes and other receivables of Seller (Buyer
acknowledges and agrees that Seller shall, either at or promptly after Closing,
invoice customers for any work performed on or prior to the Closing Date for
Seller’s account);
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(c) the
business books and records of Seller (except for the Records) including, without
limitation, all books and records relating to any Excluded Asset or Excluded
Liability;
(d) all
of
Seller’s right, title and interest in any intellectual property including, but
not limited to, the Licensed Intellectual Property and the name “ClientLogic”
and all derivatives thereof;
(e) all
of
Seller’s internal and external signage which contains any of Seller’s trademarks
or trade names;
(f)
all
order
management systems except for the rights to COPS licensed under the Transition
Services Agreement;
(g) insurance
policies relating to the Purchased Business and all claims made under such
policies prior to Closing, and all credits, proceeds, causes of action or rights
thereunder;
(h) any
Tax
assets of Seller or Affiliate of Seller, including, but not limited to, net
operating loss carrybacks and carryforwards and tax credits; and
(i)
any
and
all of Seller’s assets not located at the Facility, including, without
limitation, those used to provide the following services:
(i) digital
scanning, key from image/paper, rebates management, warranties management and
payment processing (collectively, the “Item
Processing Services”);
and
(ii) in
bound,
multi-channel (voice, email, chat), customer service, order processing,
technical support and sales retention (collectively, the “Customer
Care Services”).
2.03 Assumption
of Liabilities.
Upon
the
terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Buyer agrees, effective
as of the Closing, to assume the following liabilities (the “Assumed
Liabilities”):
(a) The
liabilities and obligations of Seller arising under the Contracts including,
without limitation, Seller’s obligation to reimburse or pay the Existing
Customers for any Customer Inventory (as defined below) variance regardless
of
whether the actual amounts of such variance equate to the Aggregate Customer
Inventory Variance Amounts (as defined below) which reduce the amount of the
Initial Payment as set forth in Section 2.08;
(b) The
outstanding indebtedness, including all principal of Seller to Alliance
Entertainment Corporation (“Alliance”) as of the Closing under that certain
Agreement of Sale dated as of August 31, 2006 between Seller and Alliance for
the carton erector located at the Facility;
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(c) Any
other
liabilities and obligations of Seller assumed pursuant to the Assignment and
Assumption Agreement; and
(d) Any
and
all liabilities and obligations of Seller otherwise arising out of Buyer’s
operation and ownership of the Purchased Business and Purchased Assets from
and
after the Closing Date.
2.04 Excluded
Liabilities.
Notwithstanding
any provision in this Agreement or any other writing to the contrary, Buyer
is
assuming only the Assumed Liabilities and is not assuming any other liability
or
obligation of Seller, any Affiliate (or any predecessor owner of all or part
of
its business and assets) or any employee, business partner, contractor or agent
of Seller of whatever nature whether presently in existence or arising or
asserted hereafter. All such other liabilities and obligations (including,
without limitation, any Seller’s Non-Transaction Related WARN Act Liabilities
(as defined below) or Taxes arising from or related to Seller’s operation of the
Purchased Business prior to Close) shall be retained by and remain obligations
and liabilities of Seller, its Affiliates, employees, business partners,
contractors or agents (all such liabilities and obligations not being assumed
being herein referred to as the “Excluded
Liabilities”).
2.05 Assignment
of Contracts and Rights.
Anything
in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement shall not
constitute an agreement to assign any Purchased Asset or any claim or right
or
any benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom if an attempted assignment
thereof, without consent of a third party thereto, would constitute a breach
or
other contravention thereof or in any way adversely affect the rights of Buyer
or Seller thereunder. Seller and Buyer will use reasonable efforts (but without
any payment of money by Seller or Buyer) to obtain the consent of the other
parties to any such Purchased Asset or claim or right or any benefit arising
thereunder for the assignment thereof to Buyer as Buyer may request. If such
consent is not obtained, or if an attempted assignment thereof would be
ineffective or would adversely affect the rights of Seller thereunder so that
Buyer would not in fact receive all such rights, Seller and Buyer will cooperate
in a mutually agreeable arrangement under which Buyer would obtain the benefits
and assume the obligations thereunder in accordance with this Agreement,
including subcontracting, sublicensing, or subleasing to Buyer, or under which
Seller would enforce for the benefit of Buyer, with Buyer assuming Seller’s
obligations, any and all rights of Seller against a third party thereto.
2.06 Purchase
Price; Earnout.
(a) Purchase
Price.
Subject
to adjustment as set forth herein, the purchase price for the Purchased Assets
shall be one million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) as adjusted
and
increased pursuant to Section 2.06(c) (Earnout Payments) and
Section 2.07 (Initial Payment Adjustment) (as so adjusted and increased,
the “Purchase
Price”).
(b) Payment
of Purchase Price.
Buyer
shall pay the Purchase Price as follows:
(i) the
sum
of one million dollars ($1,000,000), less the Security Deposit, payable in
cash
or immediately available funds at the Closing (the “Initial
Payment”),
as
such amount may be adjusted pursuant to Section 2.07(b);
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(ii) eight
hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) payable in cash or immediately available
funds on or before January 2, 2007; and
(iii) the
Earnout Payments shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Section 2.06(c), (d)
and
(e).
(c)
Earnout.
In
further consideration for the sale of the Purchased Assets, for the period
commencing on or before April 1, 2007, as determined by Buyer, and continuing
for a twelve (12) month period thereafter (the “Earnout
Period”),
Buyer
shall pay to Seller monthly earnout payments in arrears (collectively, the
“Earnout
Payments”)
in an
amount equal to the sum of:
(i)
ten
percent (10%) of all gross revenues determined in accordance with GAAP generated
from services performed during the applicable month (net of any pass through
costs such as freight and supplies) (“Net
Revenues”)
under
the Existing Customer Contracts or any amendments or extensions thereto or
renewals or novations thereof; plus
(ii) five
percent (5%) of all Net Revenues under new contracts (for business not
historically performed by Seller) with the Existing Customers (and/or with
existing purchasing groups or same business owners) or their Affiliates,
subsidiaries, successors or assigns (the “Existing
Customer Group”);
plus
(iii) five
percent (5%) of all Net Revenues under new contracts with the not more than
three customers designated by Seller set forth on Annex
2.06(c)(iii)
and
reasonably acceptable to Buyer and which are otherwise not members of the
Existing Customer Group. (The contracts referred to in subparts (i), (ii),
and
(iii) above are collectively referred to as the “Earnout
Contracts”).
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Net Revenues generated under new contracts with Existing
Customers covering the same business generated as of the Closing under Existing
Customer Contracts shall be considered Net Revenues generated under Existing
Customer Contracts pursuant to Section 2.06(c)(i).
(d)
Monthly
Net Revenue Statement.
Buyer
shall deliver Seller a statement with respect to each month during the Earnout
Period (the “Monthly
Net Revenue Statement”)
of Net
Revenue under the Earnout Contracts as well as a detailed accounting of accrued
Earnout Payments on or before the fifteenth (15th)
day
following the end of each month during the Earnout Period. Buyer shall pay
Seller each Earnout Payment on or prior to the 30th
day of
the month immediately following the month during which the Net Revenue of which
the Earnout Payments are derived was generated. For example, for Net Revenue
generated in September 2007, Buyer will deliver the Monthly Net Revenue
Statement for September 2007 on or before October 15, 2007, and shall make
the
Earnout Payments for September 2007 on or before October 30, 2007.
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(e)
Earnout
Payments Dispute.
The
Monthly Net Revenue Statement shall be prepared in a manner to properly state
Net Revenue and the applicable Earnout Payments and shall be certified by an
appropriate officer of Buyer. Each Monthly Net Revenue Statement shall become
final on the tenth business day after its receipt by Seller unless Seller
provides written notice of its objections with respect to the Monthly Net
Revenue Statement (the “Objection
Notice”)
to
Buyer on or before such date, in which case Buyer shall make only the Earnout
Payment in respect thereof not in dispute. Any Objection Notice shall specify
in
reasonable detail the nature of any objections so asserted, the specific dollar
amount and the basis therefor. During the 10-business day period after receipt
of an Objection Notice, Buyer and Seller shall work in good faith in an attempt
to resolve, in writing, any differences that they may have with respect to
any
matter specified in the Objection Notice. If, at the end of such 10-business
day
period, Buyer and Seller have not reached agreement on such matters, the matters
that remain in dispute shall be submitted to an independent regionally
recognized firm of certified public accountants mutually agreed to by Buyer
and
Seller (and, failing such agreement between Buyer and Seller within five
business days following the end of such 10-business day period, to an office
of
Xxxxx, Xxxxxx and Company, LLP located in the United States) (the “Independent
Accounting Firm”).
Buyer
and Seller will instruct the Independent Accounting Firm to provide its
determination of the matters in dispute within 45 days after their submission
to
the Independent Accounting Firm. The Independent Accounting Firm shall not
hear
any oral testimony regarding the matters in dispute, but may request and accept
written submissions. The decision of the Independent Accounting Firm will be
final and binding upon the parties. The parties shall each be responsible for
and pay one half of the fees and expenses of the Independent Accounting Firm.
If
an Objection Notice is timely received by Buyer, the Monthly Net Revenue
Statement (as revised in accordance with the clause below), shall become final
and binding upon the parties on the earlier of (x) the date the parties resolve
in writing any differences they have with respect to all matters specified
in
the Objection Notice with respect to the statement in question or (y) the date
all disputed matters with respect to the statement in question are finally
resolved in writing by the Independent Accounting Firm. Within ten (10) days
of
the final determination of the Monthly Net Revenue Statement: (i) if the
undisputed Earnout Payment made by Buyer is less than the Earnout Payment as
finally determined, then Buyer shall pay to Seller, in immediately available
funds, the amount of such deficiency; or (ii) if the undisputed Earnout Payment
is greater than the Earnout Payment as finally determined, then such amount
shall become a disputed amount and be subject to the dispute resolution
procedures set forth in this Section 2.06(e).
(f)
Audit
Rights.
Buyer
shall permit Seller and any of its representatives access during normal business
hours and upon reasonable notice, to Buyer’s books, records and relevant
employees, and will furnish any and all information reasonably necessary for
the
purpose of Seller’s review and/or audit (the “Audit
Rights”)
of any
determination of Net Revenues and related Earnout Payments contemplated by
this
Section. Seller shall provide written notice to Buyer of Seller’s request to
audit, unless an Objection Notice has been delivered, in which case such
limitation shall not apply and Audit Rights shall be granted for the purpose
of
reviewing the applicable determination of Net Revenues and related Earnout
Payments.
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(g)
Covenants
Related to the Earnout Payments.
During
the Earnout Period, Buyer shall act in good faith and perform services under
the
Earnout Contracts in the ordinary course and pursuant to the terms thereof
and
provide quality service in a timely manner that meets the quality standards
and
criteria currently maintained by Seller, including, but not limited to, funding
and supporting the Purchased Business in a reasonable and businesslike manner.
As amplification and not in limitation of the foregoing, in connection with
the
Purchased Business, Buyer shall not, without the prior written consent of
Seller, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied:
(i)
take
any
action intended to reduce Net Revenues for the purpose of reducing the Earnout
Payments;
(ii) permit
to
exist, take any action or enter into any agreement with lenders that would
prohibit or otherwise restrict the Earnout Payments as contemplated
herein;
(iii) take
any
action in bad faith that would be unfairly prejudicial or discriminatory to
the
interests of Seller in receiving the Earnout Payments;
(iv) take
any
action that would change, in any way, the manner in which the Net Revenues
of
the Purchased Business are calculated as of the Closing, unless required by
GAAP;
(v) breach
any Earnout Contract or other agreement directly or indirectly related to the
provision of the Purchased Business, or take or fail to take any action, which,
as a result of the passage of time, would cause a breach to any Earnout
Contract;
(vi) cancel
or
otherwise terminate any Earnout Contract and subsequently reenter a new
agreement with such customer to avoid or alter the applicable Earnout Payment;
or
(vii) violate
any applicable laws, authorizations, permits and licenses, except to the extent
such violation would not have an adverse economic effect on the Earnout
Payments.
(h)
Transfer
of Purchased Assets or Contracts.
In the
event that Buyer sells or otherwise transfers any of the Purchased Assets or
the
Earnout Contracts during the Earnout Period, Buyer shall pay a one time payment
to Seller concurrently with the consummation of the sale or transfer equal
to
ten percent (10%) of the product of the average monthly Net Revenue (based
upon
the prior twelve months actual revenue) attributable to such sold or transferred
Purchased Asset or Earnout Contract multiplied by the number of remaining months
(including portions thereof) in the Earnout Period at the time of such sale
or
transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall continue to pay any and
all
applicable Earnout Payments, as contemplated in Section 2.06(c), on the
Purchased Assets or Earnout Contracts which are not transferred during the
Earnout Period and only on such Purchased Assets or Earnout
Contracts.
2.07` Prorations;
Initial Payment Adjustment
(a)
Except
to
the extent taken into account in the Purchased Assets purchased hereunder and
in
the calculation of the Purchase Price, all income and operating expenses
pertaining to the conduct and operation of the Purchased Business shall be
prorated as of the Closing, so that, as between Seller and Buyer, Seller shall
receive all revenues related to the period prior to the Closing and be
responsible for all expenses, costs and liabilities allocable to the period
prior to the Closing and Buyer shall receive all revenues related to the period
commencing on or after the Closing and be responsible for all expenses, costs
and liabilities allocable on or after the Closing.
For
clarity, any prepayment of payroll and/or employee benefit costs by Seller
and
applicable to any period after the Closing Date shall be promptly reimbursed
to
Seller by Buyer on a pro-rata basis.
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(b)
The
Initial Payment shall be: (i) increased by the amount of any pre-paid expenses
(most notably pass-through expenses), including, any Inventory on hand related
to the Purchased Business and/or deposits related to the Purchased Assets;
(ii)
decreased by any deposits held by Seller pursuant to any Contracts; and (iii)
decreased by the Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amount (as defined
below), if any, determined for each Existing Customer pursuant to Section 2.08
hereof (the “Initial
Payment Adjustment”).
At or
before the Closing, Buyer and Seller shall agree to a mutually acceptable
calculation of the Initial Payment Adjustment, which shall be determined by
the
parties in good faith and in accordance with GAAP.
2.08
Reconciliation
of Customer Inventory
(a)
Buyer
has
previously selected and delivered or informed Seller of a representative mix
of
certain percentages of Seller’s SKU’s for the inventory owned by each Existing
Customer and held for use in the Purchased Business by Seller at the Facility
(with the exception of inventory owned by Supply Chain Alliance which inventory
was reconciled in June 2006) (the “Customer Inventory”). Seller has cycle
counted the Customer Inventory by Existing Customer attributable to such
selected SKU’s. Based on such cycle count of each Existing Customer, Seller has
determined in good faith the amount of any net shrinkage variance in the value
of the counted SKU’s in excess of the applicable contractual shrinkage threshold
established in the Existing Customer Contract for the selected SKU’s (the
“Aggregate Sample SKU Variance”) on a per Existing Customer basis. The Aggregate
Sample SKU Variance shall then be divided by the percentage of cost of goods
sold (“COGS”) such SKU’s represent to determine the estimated amount of Customer
Inventory variance across all of the Customer Inventory (the “Aggregate Customer
Inventory Variance Amount”). The Initial Payment shall be reduced dollar for
dollar by the Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amount, if any, determined
for each Existing Customer and Buyer shall assume Seller’s obligation to
reimburse or pay the Existing Customers for any actual Customer Inventory
variance regardless of whether the actual amounts of such variances equate
to
the Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amounts which reduce the amount of
the
Initial Payment as provided above. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amount has been determined to be $362.00.
(b)
For
greater clarity assume: (i) Microsoft’s applicable Customer Inventory has a
value of $1,307,310; (ii) 5% of Microsoft’s SKUs selected by Buyer in the manner
provided above have a value of $250,000 (the “COGS Amount”); (iii) the
accounting of the selected Microsoft SKU’s concludes with an accuracy of 99.15%,
equaling $247,875.00 of the COGS Amount (the “Representative Amount”); and (iv)
Seller’s contractual obligation for Microsoft’s Customer Inventory pursuant to
the Existing Customer Contract is 99.8%, which allows for a .2% variance and
subtracting the allowable variance from the COGS Amount equals $500.00 (the
“Allowable Variance Amount”).
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(c)
For
purposes of this example the Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amount for
the Microsoft Customer Inventory would be calculated by subtracting the
Representative Amount ($247,875) from the COGS Amount ($250,000) to equal
$2,125.00. The Allowable Variance Amount ($500) would then be subtracted from
such value to equal $1,625.00. Since the COGS Amount represents 19.12% of COGS
for the Microsoft business, $1,625.00 would then be divided by 19.12% resulting
in an Aggregate Customer Inventory Variance Amount for Microsoft equal to
$8,498.95.
THE
CLOSING
3.01
The
Closing.
The
Closing shall take place on the Closing Date at the offices of Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx
LLC, Nashville, Tennessee, at 10:00 a.m., local time or at such other time
and
place to which the parties shall mutually agree.
3.02 Items
to Be Delivered at the Closing by Seller.
At the
Closing, Seller will sign and deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer:
(a)
Each
of
the Ancillary Agreements;
(b)
An
executed Non-Competition Agreement between Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and Buyer
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
E;
(c)
Such
other instruments of transfer necessary or appropriate to transfer to and vest
in Buyer all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Purchased
Assets;
(d)
Such
other instruments and documents as Buyer reasonably deems necessary to effect
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement;
(e)
An
executed certificate of Seller, certifying to Buyer: (i) the accuracy of the
representations and warranties set forth in Article
V
hereof
and compliance with Seller’s covenants set forth in this Agreement and (ii) that
all of the applicable conditions contained in Article
IV
have
been satisfied except those, if any, waived in writing by Buyer;
(f)
An
executed certificate of the Secretary of Seller certifying to Buyer: (i) the
incumbency of the officers of Seller on the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date and bearing the authentic signatures of all such officers who
shall
sign this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and any additional documents
contemplated by this Agreement; and (ii) the duly adopted resolutions of the
directors of Seller authorizing: (a) the transfer of the Purchased Assets and
the Assumed Liabilities by Seller; and (b) the signing, delivery and performance
of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and all other documents and
instruments by Seller, and that such resolutions have not been amended or
rescinded and remain in full force and effect on the Closing Date;
(g)
An
executed Master Services Agreement dated as of the Closing Date between Seller
and Buyer, in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and Seller setting forth
the terms and conditions upon which Buyer is willing to provide to Seller and
Seller is willing to acquire from Buyer, certain lettershop and related services
to permit Seller to continue to service Earthlink and Gevalia (the
“Earthlink/Gevalia Master Services Agreement”); and
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(h)
An
executed License Agreement dated as of the Closing Date between Buyer and
Seller, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
F
which
sets forth the terms and conditions upon which Seller is willing to grant to
Buyer and Buyer is willing to accept from Seller, a perpetual license to use
the
Licensed Intellectual Property (the “License Agreement”).
3.03
Items
to Be Delivered at the Closing by Buyer.
At the
Closing, Buyer will sign and deliver or cause to be delivered to
Seller:
(a) The
Initial Payment net of the Security Deposit, and as adjusted for the Initial
Payment Adjustment;
(b)
The
Assignment and Assumption Agreement;
(c)
The
Sublease;
(d)
The
Transition Services Agreement;
(e)
Such
other instruments and documents as Buyer reasonably deems necessary to effect
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement;
(f)
An
executed certificate of Buyer, certifying to Seller: (i) the accuracy of the
representations and warranties set forth in Article VI
hereof
and compliance with Buyer’s covenants set forth in this Agreement and (ii) that
all of the applicable conditions contained in Article IV
have
been satisfied except those, if any, waived in writing by Seller;
(g)
An
executed certificate of the Secretary of Buyer certifying to Seller: (i) the
incumbency of the officers of Buyer on the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date and bearing the authentic signatures of all such officers who
shall
sign this Agreement, the applicable Ancillary Agreements and any additional
documents contemplated by this Agreement; and (ii) the duly adopted resolutions
of the directors of Buyer authorizing the signing, delivery and performance
of
this Agreement and all other agreements, documents and instruments contemplated
herein by Buyer, and that such resolutions have not been amended or rescinded
and remain in full force and effect on the Closing Date;
(h)
The
Earthlink/Gevalia Master Services Agreement in form and substance satisfactory
to the parties; and
(i)
The
License Agreement.
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ARTICLE
IV
CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
4.01
Mutual
Conditions.
The
obligations of the parties hereto to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby are subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:
(a)
No
temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order
or decree which prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby shall have been issued and remain in effect, and no statute, rule or
regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity which prevents
the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b)
No
action, litigation or proceeding shall be instituted by any Governmental Entity
that seeks to prevent consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
or
seeking material damages in connection with the transactions contemplated herby
that continued to be outstanding.
(c)
The
Closing shall have occurred on or before September 30, 2006, unless otherwise
mutually agreed to by the parties.
(d)
The
parties shall have obtained all required written or other consents to the
assignment of all Contracts and the Contract with Microsoft requiring
bifurcation shall have been so bifurcated to the satisfaction of the Buyer
and
Seller in their sole discretion.
4.02
Conditions
to Buyer’s Obligations.
The
obligations of Buyer to be performed under this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction at the Closing of each of the following conditions, unless
otherwise waived in writing by Buyer:
(a)
The
representations and warranties of Seller herein contained shall be true at
the
Closing Date with the same effect as though made at such time, Seller shall
have
performed all obligations and complied with all covenants and conditions
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it at or prior
to
the Closing Date, and Seller shall have delivered to Buyer the items set forth
in Section 3.02.
(b)
Buyer
shall be satisfied with the results of its due diligence investigations of
the
Purchased Business.
4.03
Conditions
to Seller’s Obligations.
The
obligations of Seller to be performed under this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction at the Closing of each of the following conditions, unless
otherwise waived in writing by Seller:
(a)
Buyer
shall have delivered, or cause to be delivered, to Seller the Initial Payment
as
provided in Section 2.06; and
(b)
The
representations and warranties of Buyer herein contained shall be true at the
Closing Date with the same effect as though made at such time, Buyer shall
have
performed all obligations and complied with all covenants and conditions
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it at or prior
to
the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have delivered to Seller the items set forth
in Section 3.03.
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ARTICLE
V
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Except
as
set forth in the disclosure schedule (“Seller
Disclosure Schedule”)
dated
as of the date hereof and delivered herewith to Buyer (which Seller Disclosure
Schedule shall identify the section and subsection to which each disclosure
therein relates), but updated by Seller as of the Closing, Seller hereby
represents and warrants to Buyer, solely as such representations and warranties
affect or relate to the Purchased Business and the Purchased Assets and not
the
other business and activities of Seller and its Affiliates, as of the date
hereof and as of the Closing Date that:
5.01
Corporate
Existence and Power.
Seller
is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of Delaware, and has all corporate powers and all governmental
licenses, authorizations, consents, permits and approvals required to carry
on
the Purchased Business as now conducted. Copies of all such licenses,
authorizations, consents, permits and approvals shall be delivered to Buyer
prior to the Closing. Seller is duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the character
of
the property owned or leased by it or the nature of its activities makes such
qualification necessary.
5.02
Corporate
Authorization.
The
execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and each of
the
Ancillary Agreements, and the consummation by Seller of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby are within Seller’s corporate powers and have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Seller.
This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement have been duly executed and
delivered by Seller, as applicable, and constitute valid and binding agreements
of Seller enforceable in accordance with their terms.
5.03
Non-Contravention.
The
execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and each
Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not (a) contravene or conflict
with the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of Seller; (b) contravene or
conflict with any material provision of any law, regulation, judgment,
injunction, order, permit or decree binding upon or applicable to Seller, the
Purchased Assets or the Purchased Business; (c) constitute a default (with
or
without notice or lapse of time, or both) under or give rise to any right of
termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of Seller,
or to a loss of any benefit, relating to the Purchased Assets or the Purchased
Business to which Seller is entitled under any provision of any agreement,
contract or other instrument binding upon Seller; (d) result in the creation
or
imposition of any Lien on any Purchased Asset; or (e) violate or conflict with
or constitute a default under any agreement, instrument, or writing of any
nature to which Seller is a party or to which Seller or any of the Purchased
Assets or Assumed Liabilities is subject.
5.04
Title
to and Condition of the Purchased Assets.
Seller
has good and marketable title to, or valid leasehold interests in, all of the
Purchased Assets free and clear of all Liens. The fixed asset portion of the
Purchased Assets used to support revenue of the Purchased Business (excluding
any Purchased Assets in storage and not currently in use) is in good working
order (ordinary wear and tear excepted).
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5.05
Litigation.
There is
no claim, action, suit, investigation or proceeding (or any basis therefor)
pending, or to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against or affecting, the
Purchased Business or any Purchased Asset or any Assumed Liability, or the
transactions contemplated hereby before any court or arbitrator or any
Governmental Entity or that in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent,
enjoin, alter or materially delay the transactions contemplated
hereby.
5.06
Material
Contracts.
Each
Contract is a valid and binding agreement of Seller and is in full force and
effect, and neither Seller nor, to Seller’s Knowledge, any other party thereto
is in default in any material respect under the terms of any such Contract,
nor,
to Seller’s Knowledge, has any event or circumstance occurred that, with notice
or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of default thereunder.
Seller has given or made available to Buyer true and correct copies of each
Contract.
5.07
Finders’
Fees.
There is
no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary that has been
retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of Seller who might be entitled
to
any fee or commission from Seller or any of its respective Affiliates or from
Buyer upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
5.08
Compliance
with Laws.
Seller
has not received any written notice or, to Seller’s Knowledge, any oral notice,
asserting any noncompliance in any material respect by it with any applicable
statute, rule or regulation, whether federal, state, provincial, municipal,
local, or foreign, from any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over it
with
respect to the Purchased Business. Seller is not in default with respect to
any
judgment, order, injunction or decree of any Governmental Entity in any respect
material to the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.09
Intellectual
Property.
To
Seller’s Knowledge, there is no claim by any third party contesting the use or
ownership of any of the Licensed Intellectual Property by Seller. To Seller’s
Knowledge, the Licensed Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property to
be
used by Buyer pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement constitute all
the
Intellectual Property used by Seller in the operation of the Purchased Business
as presently conducted. The Licensed Intellectual Property is not subject to
any
Liens. Neither Seller nor the Purchased Business has infringed, misappropriated,
and the operation of the Purchased Business as currently conducted does not
infringe, misappropriate or otherwise conflict with, any Intellectual Property
of any third party. Seller has not received any written notices regarding any
of
the foregoing (including, without limitation, any demands or offers to license
any Licensed Intellectual Property from any third party). To Seller’s Knowledge,
no third party has infringed or misappropriated any of the Licensed Intellectual
Property.
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5.10
Employees
and Labor Relations Matters. Annex
5.10
contains
a list of all Employees, as of the date of this Agreement, including a
description of all compensation arrangements and a list of all benefits,
vacation, employment, recognized service date and title affecting such persons
and a description of the basis for their compensation. There are currently
no
Employees on a paid or unpaid leave of absence. Except as provided in this
Agreement and only with respect to the Purchased Business:
(a)
each
Employee is an “at-will” employee and there are no collective bargaining
agreements, commission, compensation or severance agreements of any kind between
Seller and any of its employees;
(b)
there
is
no unfair labor practice charge, complaint or other action against Seller
pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened before the National Labor
Relations Board, and Seller is not subject to any order to bargain by the
National Labor Relations Board;
(c)
there
is
no charge, complaint, dispute, grievance, arbitration or any discrimination,
wage and hour, wrongful or constructive termination, or any other
employment-related claim against Seller pending, or to Seller’s Knowledge
threatened under any federal, state or local labor or employment laws or
regulations, or based on contract, tort or other common law theories and none
has occurred; and
(d)
there
is
no labor strike, dispute, request for representation, slowdown or stoppage
that
has occurred in the last two years that is currently pending or, to Seller’s
Knowledge, threatened against Seller.
5.11
Absence
of Certain Changes.
Since
June 29, 2006, there has not been, in each case only with respect to the
Purchased Business:
(a)
any
Material Adverse Change in the Purchased Business or any of the Purchased
Assets;
(b)
any
damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance, materially
affecting the Purchased Assets;
(c)
any
increase in compensation payable or to become payable to any of the Employees,
or any bonus payment made or promised to any Employee, or any change in
personnel policies, insurance benefits or other compensation arrangements
affecting the employees of Seller, except for increases or changes substantially
in accordance with existing employment practices;
(d)
any
sale,
assignment, lease or other transfer of any property of Seller included among
the
Purchased Assets, except in the Ordinary Course of Business or in connection
with the acquisition of similar property or assets; or
(e)
any
sale,
assignment, transfer, abandonment or lapse on the part of Seller of any material
Permits or Licensed Intellectual Property.
5.12
Customers.
Seller
has not received from any Existing Customer a written statement or notice that
such Existing Customer intends to discontinue or materially reduce its purchases
of products or services under the Existing Customer Contracts.
5.13
Assets.
To
Seller’s Knowledge, the Purchased Assets and assets to be used and/or licensed
by Buyer pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement and the License Agreement
comprise substantially all of the assets, except for the Excluded Assets, used
by Seller to conduct the Purchased Business in the manner presently conducted
by
Seller.
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5.14
Environmental
Matters.
Seller
has obtained all material permits, licenses, registrations, consents and other
authorizations that are required with respect to the operation of the Purchased
Business under any applicable Environmental Law, and all such permits are in
full force and effect. To Seller’s Knowledge, all of the real property leased by
Seller and subject to the Sublease is free of all contamination arising from,
relating to, or resulting from any Hazardous Substances that could cause Seller
to incur any Environmental Costs. To Seller’s Knowledge, there are no
underground or aboveground storage tanks, incinerators or surface impoundments
at, on, or about, under or within any real property or tangible assets owned,
operated or controlled in whole or in part by Seller. Seller is now and has
always been in material compliance with Environmental Laws applicable to the
Purchased Business. Seller has not been requested or required in writing by
any
Governmental Entity at any time to perform any investigatory or remedial
activity or other action in connection with any Environmental
Matter.
In
addition, to Seller’s Knowledge, Seller has not been requested or required, in
any unwritten communication, by any Governmental Entity at any time to perform
any investigatory or remedial activity or other action in connection with any
Environmental Matter.
5.15
Disclaimer
of Other Representations and Warranties.
Except
as set forth in this Agreement, Seller makes no representation or warranty,
whether express or implied, at law or in equity, with respect to the Purchased
Business, Seller, or the Purchased Assets and all other representations or
warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed. Without limiting the foregoing,
all
warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are expressly
disclaimed and BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY CONCERNING: (I) ANY USE TO WHICH THE PURCHASED ASSETS MAY BE PUT;
(II)
ANY FUTURE REVENUES, COSTS, EXPENDITURES, CASH FLOW RESULTS OF OPERATIONS,
FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PROSPECTS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE OWNERSHIP, USE OR
SALE
OF THE PURCHASED ASSETS OR THE ASSUMPTION OF THE ASSUMED LIABILITIES; OR (III)
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE CONDITION OF THE PURCHASED
ASSETS.
ARTICLE
VI
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer
hereby represents and warrants to Seller that:
6.01
Organization
and Existence.
Buyer is
a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.
6.02
Corporate
Authorization.
The
execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement, each of the
Ancillary Agreements and
the
consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are
within the corporate powers of Buyer and have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement and each of
the
Ancillary Agreements to which Buyer is a party have been duly executed and
delivered by Buyer and constitute valid and binding agreements of
Buyer.
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6.03
Non-Contravention.
The
execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and each of
the
Ancillary Agreements to which Buyer is a party, and the consummation by Buyer
of
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not: (a)
contravene or conflict with the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Buyer;
or
(b) contravene or conflict with any material provision of any law,
regulation, judgment, injunction, order or decree binding upon or applicable
to
Buyer; (c) constitute a default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or
both) under or give rise to any right of termination cancellation or
acceleration of any right or obligation of Buyer; or (d) violate or conflict
with or constitute a default under any agreement, instrument, or writing of
any
nature to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound.
6.04 Litigation.
There is
no action, suit, investigation or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of
Buyer threatened against or affecting, Buyer before any court or arbitrator
or
any Governmental Entity which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent,
enjoin, alter or materially delay the transactions contemplated hereby or which
may have a material adverse effect on Buyer or its ability to purchase and
operate the Purchased Assets.
6.05
Finders’
Fees.
There is
no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary that has been
retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of Buyer who might be entitled
to
any fee or commission upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this
Agreement.
6.06
Financing.
Buyer
has sufficient funds available to purchase the Purchased Assets and to perform
its obligations under the Ancillary Agreements.
6.07
Independent
Investigation.
Buyer
acknowledges, represents and warrants that prior to Buyer’s execution of this
Agreement: (a) Buyer has had an opportunity to fully examine and inspect the
Purchased Assets; (b) Buyer has accepted the foregoing physical condition,
value, financing status, use, operation, tax status, income and expenses of
the
Purchased Assets; and (c) Buyer has decided to purchase the Purchased Assets
solely on the basis of its own independent investigation.
ARTICLE
VII
COVENANTS
The
parties, as indicated, hereto agree that:
7.01
Conduct
of Business Before Closing.
Except
as
consented to in writing by Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, from the date of this Agreement and through the Closing, Seller shall:
(a)
conduct
the affairs of the Purchased Business in the Ordinary Course of Business;
(b)
use
commercially reasonable efforts to maintain existing relations and goodwill
with
its customers, landlords, Employees, consultants and other Persons having
business relationships with the Purchased Business consistent with the conduct
of the Purchased Business in the Ordinary Course of Business;
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(c)
not
sell
or otherwise dispose of any of the Purchased Assets, except for the sales of
Inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business;
(d)
not
take
any action that would have a Material Adverse Effect;
(e)
not
take
any action that, if taken on or before the date of this Agreement would have
caused any of the representation and warranties contained in Article
V
to be
untrue.
(f)
not
agree
to amend, modify or terminate any Contract that is included among the Purchased
Assets (or waive any substantial right thereunder);
(g)
not
grant
any increase in compensation payable or to become payable to any of the
Employees, or make or promise any material bonus payment to any such Employee,
or make any material change in personnel policies, insurance benefits or other
compensation arrangements affecting the Employees, except in the Ordinary Course
of Business;
(h)
confer
with Buyer before implementing operational changes of a material
nature.
7.02
Customer
Meetings.
From
the
Date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, Seller shall cooperate in
facilitating one introduction and meeting between Buyer and each Existing
Customer; provided, however, that any and all communications between Buyer
and
such Existing Customers shall only take place in the presence of Seller.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity
during such meeting to communicate in private with each Existing Customer.
7.03
Further
Assurances.
Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each party will use its best
efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be
done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable laws and regulations
to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements. Seller and Buyer each agree to execute and deliver such other
documents, certificates, agreements and other writings and to take such other
actions as may be necessary or desirable in order to consummate or implement
expeditiously the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to vest in
Buyer all of Seller’s rights and interests in and to the Purchased
Assets.
7.04
Certain
Filings.
Seller
and Buyer shall cooperate with each other: (a) in determining whether any
action by or in respect of, or filing with, any Governmental Entity is required,
or any actions, consents, approvals or waivers are required to be obtained
from
parties to any material contracts, in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements; and
(b) in taking such actions or making any such filings, furnishing
information required in connection therewith and seeking timely to obtain any
such actions, consents, approvals or waivers.
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7.05
Public
Announcements.
The
parties agree to consult with each other and obtain the other party’s written
approval before issuing any press release or making any public statement with
respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and will
not
issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior to such
consultation and written approval.
7.06
Confidentiality.
Seller
and its Affiliates will hold, and will cause their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, counsel, consultants, advisors and agents
to
hold, in confidence, unless compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative
process or by other requirements of law, all confidential documents and
information concerning Buyer furnished to Seller or its Affiliates, in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer and
its
Affiliates will hold, and will cause their respective officers, directors,
employees, accountants, counsel, consultants, advisors and agents to hold,
in
confidence, unless compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative process
or by other requirements of law, all confidential documents and information
concerning Seller furnished to Buyer or its Affiliates, in connection with
the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. All confidential documents and
information furnished hereunder shall be held in confidence, except to the
extent that such information can be shown to have been: (i) previously
known on a nonconfidential basis by the receiving party; (ii) in the public
domain through no fault of the receiving party; or (iii) later lawfully
acquired by the receiving party from sources other than the disclosing party
not
in violation of any confidentiality obligation. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the terms and conditions of that certain Confidentiality Agreement between
Seller and Buyer dated April 26, 2006 shall remain in full force and
effect.
7.07
Non-Competition.
Except
for the provision of letter shop services to Earthlink, Gevalia and Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx and except for services performed pursuant to the Transition Services
Agreement, neither Parent nor Seller nor any Affiliate under the control of
Parent or Seller will, for a period of three years after the Closing Date (the
“Restricted Period”), provide services of the nature conducted as of the date of
this Agreement in the Purchased Business in competition with the Purchased
Business in the United States or invest equity capital in, or make any loan
to,
any Person that directly competes with the Purchased Business in the United
States; provided, however, for clarity, nothing herein shall prohibit Parent
or
Seller or any Affiliate under the control of Parent or Seller from soliciting
or
bidding on or accepting any integrated customer proposal, contract or service
offering which includes services of the nature conducted as of the date of
this
Agreement in the Purchased Business (collectively, the “Permitted Activities”)
as long as Seller sends a written notice to Buyer (the “Offer Notice”) offering
to Buyer the right (subject to acceptance by the ultimate customer and the
terms
set forth in the Offer Notice) to provide the fulfillment services portion
of
the Permitted Activities on terms described in the Offer Notice. Buyer shall
have ten (10) business days after receipt of the Offer Notice to respond. Upon
the earlier of the expiration of such 10-business day period or Buyer electing,
in writing, not to provide the fulfillment services portion of the Permitted
Activities on the terms set forth in the Offer Notice, then a Person other
than
Buyer may provide such fulfillment services on terms no more favorable than
those set forth in the Offer Notice. For greater clarity, while a Person other
than Buyer may provide such fulfillment services, neither Seller, Parent nor
any
Affiliate under the control of Seller or Parent shall (singularly or jointly
with one another) provide such fulfillment services or subcontract for the
performance of such fulfillment services. If any Person violates or attempts
to
violate the covenant set forth in this Section 7.07, Buyer will be entitled
to
have and obtain injunctive relief in any court having jurisdiction to enforce
such covenants to prevent and terminate any violation or attempted violation
hereof, and may have and recover from the violating party any appropriate
damages for any violations of the covenants made herein. The parties expressly
agree that the indemnity threshold and limitation of liability provisions of
Article
X
shall
not apply to restrictive covenants set forth in this Section 7.07. If the time
or subject area limitations, or both, contained herein are held by any court
of
competent jurisdiction to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable, this
covenant will nevertheless be enforceable for such lesser time or lesser area,
or both, as the court shall find reasonable. In addition, during the Restricted
Period, Seller shall not provide any Customer Care Services, Item Processing
Services or order management services to any programs supported under the
Earnout Contracts.
Seller
and Parent each acknowledge that their covenants contained in this Section
7.07
are of a special, unique, unusual and extraordinary character, which give them
peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated
in an action at law, and that, in the event there is a breach thereof by Seller,
Parent or any of their respective Affiliates, Buyer will suffer irreparable
harm, the amount of which will be impossible to ascertain. Accordingly, Buyer,
shall be entitled, if it so elects, to institute and prosecute proceedings
in
any court of competent jurisdiction, either at law or in equity, to obtain
damages for any breach or to enforce specific performance of the provisions
or
to enjoin Seller, Parent or any of their respective Affiliates from committing
any act in breach of any covenant contained in this Section 7.07. If Buyer
is
obliged to resort to the courts for the enforcement of any of the covenants
contained in this Section 7.07, each such covenant shall be extended for a
period of time equal to the period of such breach, if any, which extension
shall
commence on the later of (i) the date on which the original (unextended) term
of
such covenant is scheduled to terminate or (ii) the date of the final court
order (without further right of appeal) enforcing such covenant.
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7.08
Exclusivity.
From
the
date of this Agreement through the Closing, neither Seller or Parent nor any
of
their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or Affiliates shall
directly or indirectly: (a) solicit, initiate, or encourage the submission
of
any proposal or offer from any person relating to, or enter into or consummate
any transaction relating to, the acquisition of any of the Purchased Assets;
or
(b) participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, furnish any
information with respect to, assist or participate in, or facilitate in any
other manner any effort or attempt by any Person to do or seek any of the
foregoing.
7.09
Notification.
Between
the date hereof and the Closing Date, Seller will notify Buyer of any fact
or
condition that causes or constitutes a breach of any of Seller’s
representations, warranties and/or covenants made as of the date of this
Agreement. Seller shall deliver to Buyer prior to Closing a supplemental
schedule specifying any such facts or conditions, as well as a revised
supplemental Seller Disclosure Schedule (collectively, “Supplemental
Schedule”).
The
delivery of a Supplemental Schedule shall not affect any rights of Buyer under
Article
XI;
provided, however, if subsequent to the receipt of a Supplemental Schedule,
Buyer and Seller close the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, Buyer
shall have no indemnity right under Article
X
hereof
with respect to the items set forth on such Supplemental Schedule.
7.10
Retention
of and Access to Records.
For a
period of five (5) years from and after the Closing Date, Buyer shall: (a)
preserve all Records related to the Purchased Business for periods ending on
or
prior to the Closing Date: (b) provide the Seller and its representatives,
at
the Seller’s request and expense, reasonable access during normal business hours
to the Records (and the right to make copies of the Records) relating to periods
ending on or prior to the Closing Date; and (c) provide the cooperation of
such
employees, officers and directors of the Buyer as the Seller or any of its
representatives may reasonably request, in each case as may be reasonably
necessary for litigation, preparation of financial statements, Tax Returns,
audits or other valid business purposes; provided that the foregoing actions
do
not materially interfere with the operation of the business of the Buyer. The
Seller may retain copies of the Records as may be reasonably necessary for
preparation of Tax Returns and audits or defense of litigation directly related
to any of the foregoing, provided that an original copy of such documents shall
remain in the Buyer’s possession.
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ARTICLE
VIII
TAX
MATTERS
8.01
Tax
Definitions.
The
following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:
“Code”
means
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Post-Closing
Tax Period”
means
any Tax period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Closing
Date.
“Pre-Closing
Tax Period”
means
any Tax period (or portion thereof) ending on or before the Closing
Date.
“Tax”
means
any federal, state, local or foreign net income, alternative or add-on minimum,
gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, value-added, ad valorem, franchise,
capital, paid-up capital, profits, lease, service, transfer, greenmail, license,
withholding, estimated, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp,
occupation, premium, property, environmental or windfall profit tax, customs
duty or other tax or governmental fee, together with any interest or any
penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any governmental
authority (domestic or foreign) responsible for the imposition of any such
tax.
“Tax
Return”
means
any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or
statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto,
and
including any amendment thereof.
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8.02
Allocation
of Purchase Price.
Within
sixty (60) days of the Closing Date, Seller shall provide to Buyer a draft
IRS
Form 8594 and required exhibits thereto with the allocation of the Initial
Payment (including fixed and determinable Assumed Liabilities set forth in
the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement) among the asset classes set forth on IRS
Form 8594. Seller shall provide Buyer by January 31, 2008 and January 31, 2009,
a draft of supplemental IRS Forms 8594 required by Treas. Reg.
§ 1.1060-1(e)(1)(ii)(B), which allocates all payments of Purchase Price and
Earnout Payments made to Seller in 2007 and 2008, respectively, among the
applicable asset classes set forth on IRS Form 8594. All IRS Forms 8594 required
in connection with the transactions contemplated herein shall be prepared in
a
manner consistent with Section 1060 of the Code and the Treasury regulations
thereunder. Within fifteen (15) days of receiving the draft IRS Form 8594,
Buyer
shall provide Seller comments to the draft IRS Form 8594. Seller and Buyer
shall
cooperate in agreeing to the allocations required by Section 1060 and the
Treasury regulations thereunder. Seller and Buyer agree: (a) to file their
federal and state income tax returns consistent with such agreed-to IRS Forms
8594; and (b) that neither shall thereafter take a Tax Return position
inconsistent with such IRS Forms 8594 unless such inconsistent position shall
arise out of or through an audit or other inquiry or examination by the Internal
Revenue Service or other taxing authority.
8.03
Tax
Cooperation; Allocation of Taxes.
(a)
Buyer
and
Seller agree to furnish or cause to be furnished to each other, upon request,
as
promptly as practicable, such information and assistance relating to the
Purchased Assets and the Purchased Business as is reasonably necessary for
the
filing of all Tax Returns and making of any election related to Taxes, the
preparation for any audit by any Governmental Entity, and the prosecution or
defense of any claim, suit or proceeding relating to any Tax Return. Seller
and
Buyer shall cooperate with each other in the conduct of any audit or other
proceeding related to Taxes involving the Purchased Business or the Purchased
Assets and each shall execute and deliver such powers of attorney and other
documents as are necessary to carry out the intent of this Section. In addition,
Buyer and Seller agree to maintain or arrange for the maintenance of all records
necessary to comply with this Section for a period of seven (7) years from
the
Closing Date (or such longer period as may be reasonably requested in writing
by
Buyer or Seller) and each party agrees to afford the other reasonable access
to
such records during normal business hours and upon reasonable
notice.
(b)
All
real
property Taxes, personal property Taxes, intangible property Taxes and similar
ad valorem
obligations levied with respect to the Purchased Assets for a taxable period
which includes (but does not end on) the Closing Date (collectively, the
“Apportioned
Obligations”)
shall
be apportioned between Seller and Buyer as of the Closing Date based on the
number of days of such taxable period included in the Pre-Closing Tax Period
and
the number of days of such taxable period included in the Post-Closing Tax
Period, equitably adjusted if necessary to reflect changes in taxable assets
as
between the Pre-Closing Period and Post-Closing Period or portions thereof.
Seller shall be liable for
the
proportionate amount of such Taxes that is attributable to the Pre-Closing
Tax
Period. Buyer shall be liable for the proportionate amount of such Taxes that
is
attributable to the Post-Closing Tax Period. Such amount shall be paid by the
party owing it to the other within 10 days after delivery of such statement.
Thereafter, Seller shall notify Buyer upon receipt of any xxxx for real or
personal property Taxes relating to the Purchased Assets, part or all of which
are attributable to the Post-Closing Tax Period, and shall promptly deliver
such
xxxx to Buyer who shall pay the same to the appropriate governmental authority;
provided that if a portion of such xxxx is attributable to the Pre-Closing
Tax
Period, Seller shall also remit prior to the due date of assessment to Buyer
payment for the proportionate amount of such xxxx that is attributable to the
Pre-Closing Tax Period. If either Seller or Buyer shall thereafter make a
payment for which it is entitled to reimbursement under this Section 8.02(b)
by
reason of a portion of such ad valorem Taxes being attributable to either the
Pre-Closing Tax Period or the Post-Closing Tax Period, the other party shall
make such reimbursement promptly but in no event later than 30 days after
the presentation of a statement setting forth the amount of reimbursement to
which the presenting party is entitled along with such supporting evidence
as is
reasonably necessary to calculate the amount of reimbursement. Any payment
required under this Section and not made within 10 days of delivery of the
statement shall bear interest at the rate per annum determined, from time to
time, under the provisions of Section 6621(a)(2) of the Code for each day
until paid.
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(c)
Any
transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, or other Taxes assessed upon or with
respect to the transfer of the Purchased Assets to Buyer and any recording
or
filing fees with respect thereto shall be borne and paid by Buyer when due,
and
Buyer shall promptly reimburse Seller for any such amounts paid by Seller and
Buyer will, at its own expense, file all necessary Tax Returns and other
documentation with respect to such Taxes.
ARTICLE
IX
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
9.01
Employee
Covenants.
(a)
Termination
of Employees.
Seller
agrees to terminate the employment of the employees listed on Annex
9.01(a)
(the
“Employees”)
immediately before the Closing.
(b)
Employment
Offers.
Subject
to Section 9.01(c), Buyer shall make offers of at-will employment to all
Employees (except for those Employees on long term disability) promptly after
the Closing.
(c)
Drug
Testing.
Seller
shall make commercially reasonable efforts to conduct drug testing on all
employees on or before August 24, 2006. To the extent permitted by law or as
otherwise advised by counsel, on or before the Closing, Seller shall terminate
all Employees that do not pass their drug test and Buyer shall have no
obligation to make an offer for employment to such Employee(s) after the
Closing.
(d)
Employees
Terms.
(i) Salary.
Buyer
agrees to provide the Employees with base hourly wage or annual base salary,
as
the case may be, no less favorable to each Employee than what each Employee
was
receiving from Seller on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date as
listed on Annex
5.10.
(ii)
Benefits.
Buyer
agrees to give credit to each Employee for all applicable calculations of years
of service, waiting periods and prerequisites so that eligibility for, or
employee benefits provided to such person shall be substantially comparable
as
if such person had been employed by Buyer equal to his or her employment with
Seller.
(e)
Retention
Bonuses.
Annex
9.01(e)
sets
forth the Employees (the “Eligible Employees”) and their respective retention
bonus amounts (the “Retention Bonuses”) which such Eligible Employees are
entitled to receive from Seller if they remain employed by Buyer at least ninety
(90) days subsequent to the Closing Date (the “Payout Date”). Within ten (10)
business days of the Payout Date, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a certificate
of
an officer certifying which Eligible Employees remained employees of Buyer
on
the Payout Date and are eligible to receive Retention Bonuses. Seller shall
pay
Buyer the aggregate amount of any earned Retention Bonuses within ten (10)
business days following receipt of such officer’s certificate. Subsequently,
Buyer shall pay the earned Retention Bonuses to all Eligible Employees who
are
still employed with Buyer as of the Payout Date as soon as administratively
possible following receipt by Buyer of such funds and shall pay out of funds
provided by Buyer all employer taxes attributable to such Retention Bonuses.
Buyer shall further comply with all applicable tax withholding laws applicable
to the payment of such Retention Bonuses and remit all withheld amounts promptly
to appropriate tax authorities.
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9.02
Employee
Meetings.
From
the
Date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, Seller shall cooperate in
facilitating certain introductions and meetings between Buyer and such Employees
as specifically agreed to by Seller; provided, however, that any and all
communications between Buyer and such Employees shall only take place in the
presence of Seller.
9.03
Indemnification
for Employee Claims.
Seller
shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer for all amounts due or accrued for
wages, salaries, bonuses, vacation liabilities and benefits under any employee
plans or other employment related claims concerning all employees at the
Facility arising prior to the Closing Date.
9.04
Indemnity
on WARN.
(a)
Seller
Indemnity on WARN.
Seller
shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and its current and former directors,
officers, employees, agents, representatives, Affiliates, successors and assigns
from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, demands, claims,
suits, actions, judgments or causes of action, assessments, reasonable costs
and
reasonable expenses (whether or not involving a third party claim), including,
without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, any and all reasonable expenses
incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any actions and/or
suits (commenced or threatened), demands, assessments, judgments, or any claim
whatsoever, and any and all amounts paid in settlement of any of the
aforementioned, asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon, or incurred or
suffered by any of the aforementioned parties, directly or indirectly, as a
result of, in respect of, connection with, or arising from any employee claims
under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN
Act Liabilities”)
arising from Seller’s actions prior to Closing (other than Seller’s termination
of Employees contemplated pursuant to Section 9.01) (“Seller’s
Non-Transaction Related WARN Act Liabilities”)
(b)
Buyer
Indemnity on WARN.
Buyer
shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its current and former directors,
officers, employees, agents, representatives, Affiliates, successors and assigns
from and against any WARN Act Liabilities arising from this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby including, without limitation
Seller’s termination of Employees pursuant to Section 9.01 (“Buyer’s
WARN Act Liabilities”).
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ARTICLE
X
SURVIVAL;
INDEMNIFICATION
10.01
Survival;
Effect of Knowledge.
(a)
All
covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements shall survive the Closing until fully performed. The representations
and warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or the
Ancillary Agreements or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant
hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall survive the
Closing until the two (2) year anniversary of the Closing Date, provided,
however:
(i) The
representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.02 (Authorization),
5.04
(Title to Purchased Assets) and 5.07 (Finder’s Fee), shall survive the Closing
and remain in full force and effect indefinitely;
(ii)
The
representations and warranties contained in Section 5.14 (Environmental Matters)
shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and effect for the greater
of
two (2) years or the applicable statute of limitations period; and
(iii)
The
representations and warranties contained in Sections 6.02 (Authorization) and
6.05 (Finder’s Fee) shall survive the Closing and remain in full force and
effect indefinitely.
Notwithstanding
the preceding sentence, any covenant, agreement, representation or warranty
in
respect of which indemnity may be sought under Sections 10.02 or 10.03 shall
survive the time at which it would otherwise terminate pursuant to the preceding
sentence, if notice of the inaccuracy or breach thereof giving rise to such
right to indemnity shall have been given to the party against whom such
indemnity may be sought prior to such time.
(b)
All
indemnification payments made under this Agreement shall be treated as
adjustments to the Purchase Price.
10.02
Indemnity
by Seller.
Subject
to the limitations in this Article
X,
Seller
shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and its current and former directors,
officers, employees, agents, representatives, Affiliates, successors and assigns
(collectively, the “Buyer
Indemnified Parties”),
from
and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, demands, claims, suits,
actions, judgments or causes of action, assessments, reasonable costs and
reasonable expenses (whether or not involving a third party claim), including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, any and all reasonable expenses
incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any actions and/or
suits (commenced or threatened), demands, assessments, judgments, or any claim
whatsoever, and any and all amounts paid in settlement of any of the
aforementioned (collectively, the “Buyer’s
Damages”),
asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon, or incurred or suffered by any
Buyer Indemnified Party, directly or indirectly, as a result of, in respect
of,
connected with, or arising from: (a) any inaccuracy in any representation or
warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement; (b) any breach of any covenant
or agreement by Seller contained in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement;
(c) any noncompliance with any bulk sales or fraudulent transfer laws in respect
of the transactions contemplated herein; (d) any Employee claim described in
Section 9.03 or any Seller Non-Transaction Related WARN Act Liabilities
indemnified by Seller pursuant to Section 9.04(a); (e) any Excluded Liabilities;
(f) any Taxes payable by Seller pursuant to Section 8.03(b); or (g) the
operation of Purchased Business prior to the Closing, except to the extent
of an
Assumed Liability.
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10.03
Indemnity
by Buyer.
Subject
to the limitations in this Article
X,
Buyer
shall indemnify and hold Seller and its current and former directors, officers,
employees, agents, representatives, Affiliates, successors and assigns
(collectively, the “Seller
Indemnified Parties”),
from
and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, demands, claims, suits,
actions, judgments or causes of action, assessments, reasonable costs and
reasonable expenses (whether or not involving a third party claim), including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, any and all reasonable expenses
incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any actions and/or
suits (commenced or threatened), demands, assessments, judgments, or any claim
whatsoever, and any and all amounts paid in settlement of any of the
aforementioned (collectively, the “Seller’s
Damages”
and
together with Buyer’s Damages, “Damages”),
asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon, or incurred or suffered by any
Seller Indemnified Party, directly or indirectly, as a result of, in respect
of,
connected with, or arising from: (a) any inaccuracy in any representation or
warranty by Buyer contained in this Agreement; (b) any beach of any covenant
or
agreement by Buyer in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement; (c) any Taxes
payable by Buyer pursuant to Section 8.03(b); (d) any Assumed Liabilities;
(e)
any of Buyer’s WARN Act Liabilities indemnified by Buyer pursuant to Section
9.04(b); or (f) the operation of the Purchased Business from and after the
Closing, except to the extent of any Excluded Liability.
10.04
Reduction
and Mitigation of Damages.
For
purposes of this Article
X,
all
Damages shall be reduced dollar for dollar by: (a) the amount of any insurance
proceeds actually received in connection with the circumstances giving rise
to
the claim for such Damages, in each case, which reduce such Damages that would
otherwise be sustained; (b) the amount of any Tax benefits actually recognized
(net of Tax costs incurred as a result of such indemnification payment) directly
resulting from such Damages or expenses related thereto; and (c) the amount
of
any other payments made under this Article
X
that
relate to the same facts and circumstances giving rise to the same claim for
such Damages. In addition, Damages shall not under any circumstances include
any
consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, lost profits or damages determined
as a multiple of income, revenue or the like. Any party entitled to
indemnification hereunder shall take all reasonable steps to mitigate Damages
upon and after becoming aware of any event that could reasonably be expected
to
give rise to such Damages. Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts
to
make claims under available insurance policies and to diligently pursue the
collection of such amounts.
10.05
Claims
Procedure.
(a)
Any
party
(the “Claimant”)
that
intends to seek indemnification for Damages from the other party (the
“Defending
Party”)
under
this Agreement with respect to a Third Party Claim shall notify the Defending
Party in writing in an expeditious manner after learning of such claim. The
failure of the Claimant to notify the Defending Party will not relieve the
Defending Party of any liability that it may have to the Claimant, except to
the
extent that the Defending Party demonstrates that the defense of such action
is
prejudiced by the Claimant’s failure to give such notice. For purposes of this
Section the term “Third
Party Claim”
shall
mean any claim, demand, suit, action or proceeding by any Person, other than
Seller or Buyer which could reasonably give rise to a right of indemnification
under this Article
X.
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(b)
The
Defending Party may undertake the defense of a Third Party Claim as to which
the
Claimant has notified the Defending Party, by notice to the Claimant no later
than fifteen calendar days after receipt by Defending Party of the Claimant’s
notice of the claim. If the Defending Party undertakes the defense of any Third
Party Claim, it shall control the investigation and defense thereof, except
that
the Defending Party shall not require the Claimant, without the Claimant’s prior
written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, to take
or
refrain from taking any action in connection with such Third Party Claim, or
make any public statement, which it reasonably considers to be against its
interest; nor shall the Defending Party, without the prior written consent
of
the Claimant, accept any settlement that requires the Claimant to make any
payment that is not fully indemnified under this Agreement; and, subject to
the
Defending Party’s control rights, the Claimant may participate in such
investigation and defense at its own expense. The Defending Party shall not,
without the prior written consent of the Claimant, settle, compromise or offer
to settle or compromise any Third Party Claim which would (or could reasonably
be expected to) result in the imposition of a consent order, injunction, decree
or agreement which would restrict or affect the future activity or conduct
of
the Claimant.
(c)
If
the
Defending Party does not undertake the defense of a Third Party Claim, then
the
Claimant shall control such investigation and defense, except that the Claimant
shall not require the Defending Party, without its prior written consent, to
take or refrain from taking any action in connection with such Third Party
Claim, or make any public statement, which such Defending Party reasonably
considers to be against its interest; nor shall the Claimant accept any
settlement, without the prior written consent of the Defending Party, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and, subject to the Claimant’s
control rights, the Defending Party may participate in such investigation and
defense at its own expense.
(d)
Subject
to the advice of counsel, Seller and Buyer shall make available to each other,
their counsel and other representatives, the information and documents
reasonably available to them which relate to any Third Party Claim, and
otherwise cooperate as may reasonably be required in connection with the
investigation and defense thereof. Seller and Buyer shall keep the other
reasonably informed as to all developments with respect to any Third Party
Claim.
10.06
Limitations
on Indemnification.
Buyer’s
rights to indemnification hereunder are subject to the following
limitations:
(a)
Buyer
shall not be entitled to indemnification hereunder with respect to any claims
under Section 10.02 unless and until the aggregate amount of Buyer’s Damages
with respect to such claims exceeds $25,000. Subject to Section 10.06(b) below,
once the total amount of Buyer’s Damages with respect to claims under Section
10.02 exceed $25,000, then Seller shall be liable for all such
Losses.
(b)
The
maximum aggregate amount of Buyer’s Damages that may be recovered from Seller
pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of the Purchase Price
actually received in cash or immediately available funds by the Seller (the
“Buyer’s
Indemnification Cap”);
provided, however, the Buyer’s Indemnification Cap shall not apply to Buyer’s
Identifiable Claims based on inaccuracies in the representations and warranties
set forth in Sections 5.02 (Authorization), 5.04 (Title to Purchased Assets),
5.07 (Finder’s Fees) and 5.14 (Environmental Matters) herein or any
indemnification claim under Sections 9.03, 9.04(a) or Section 10.02(c), (d),
(e)
or (f) or from any breach by Seller of any covenant or agreements contained
in
this Agreement. Notwithstanding the forgoing and anything else contained in
this
Agreement, the maximum aggregate amount of Buyer’s Damages that may be recovered
from Seller pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the Purchase
Price.
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(c)
Any
claim
for indemnification hereunder that is not asserted by notice given as herein
provided during the applicable period of survival as set forth in Section 10.01
may not be pursued and is hereby irrevocably waived upon the after the
expiration of such period of survival.
10.07
Exclusive
Remedy.
After
the Closing, Article
X
shall
provide the exclusive remedy for any misrepresentation or breach of warranty,
covenant or other agreement or other claim arising out of this Agreement or
the
transactions contemplated hereby, other than claims for fraud, willful
misrepresentation or willful breach; provided, however, this Article
X
shall
not prohibit equitable remedies including, without limitation, specific
performance or injunctive relief in connection with a breach of covenant.
ARTICLE
XI
TERMINATION
11.01
Termination
of Agreement.
Anything
herein to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement may be terminated at any time before the Closing
as follows and in no other manner:
(a)
By
Buyer
if Buyer, in its good faith determination, using commercially reasonable
analysis, concludes that certain Contracts held by Existing Customers in the
Existing Customer Group representing greater than ten percent (10%) of the
gross
revenues of the Purchased Assets (determined in accordance with GAAP) do not
intend to continue to do business with Buyer subsequent to the Closing Date
(“Negative
Indication”),
whereupon Seller shall return the full value of the Security Deposit upon such
termination;
(b)
By
Buyer
without its having made a determination of a Negative Indication;
(c)
By
either
party if the Closing has not occurred on or before September 30,
2006;
(d)
By
mutual
consent in writing of Buyer and Seller;
(e)
By
Seller, upon written notice to Buyer, if any event occurs which would render
impossible the satisfaction of one or more conditions to the obligation of
Buyer
to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(f)
by
Buyer,
if Seller materially breaches any of its representations or warranties or
materially defaults in the observance or in the due and timely performance
of
any of its covenants or agreements herein contained and such default has not
been cured on or before the Closing Date; provided, however, that termination
pursuant to this clause will not be effective unless at least ten (10) days’
advance notice of the claim of breach or default has been given to Seller so
as
to afford Seller the opportunity to cure; and
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(g) by
Seller, if Buyer materially breaches any of its representations or warranties
or
materially defaults in the observance or in the due and timely performance
of
any of its covenants or agreements herein contained and such default has not
been cured on or before the Closing Date; provided, however, that termination
pursuant to this clause will not be effective unless at least ten (10) days’
advance notice of the claim of breach or default has been given to Buyer so
as
to afford Buyer the opportunity to cure.
11.02 Effect
of Termination.
In the
event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Sections 11.01, this
Agreement shall become void and of no further effect with no liability on the
part of any party hereto; provided however, that no such termination shall
relieve any party hereto of any liability or damages resulting from fraud or
willful breach of any of its representations or warranties or the breach of
any
of its covenants or agreement set forth in this Agreement and provided further,
if this Agreement is terminated for any reason other than pursuant to Sections
11.01(a) or 11.01(f), Seller shall be entitled to retain, and Buyer shall
forfeit to Seller, the full amount of the Security Deposit. The terms and
conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement shall survive any termination of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE
XII
MISCELLANEOUS
12.01 Notices.
All
notices, requests, demands or other communications that are required or may
be
given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be
deemed to have been duly given: (i) on the date of delivery, if personally
delivered by hand; (ii) upon the third day after such notice is deposited
in the United States mail, if mailed by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested; (iii) upon the date scheduled for
delivery after such notice is sent by a nationally recognized overnight express
courier; or (iv) by fax upon written confirmation (including the automatic
confirmation that is received from the recipient’s fax machine) of receipt by
the recipient of such notice:
if
to Buyer, to:
ClientLogic
Operating Corporation
Two
American Center
0000
Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
Chief Legal Officer
Telecopy:
(000) 000-0000
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with
a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxx LLC
000
Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx.
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if
to Seller or Innotrac, to:
Innotrac
Corporation
0000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
General Counsel
Telecopy:
(000) 000-0000
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with
a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Xxxxxx
& Xxxxxx LLP
000
Xxxxxxxxx Xx., XX, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
Xxxxxx X. Hussle
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12.02
Amendments;
No Waivers.
(a)
Any
provision of this Agreement may be amended prior to the Closing Date if, and
only if, such amendment is in writing and signed by Buyer and Seller. Any
provision of this Agreement may be waived by Buyer or Seller if the waiver
is in
writing and signed by the party to be bound.
(b)
No
failure or delay by either party in exercising any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial
exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided
shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by
law.
12.03
Expenses.
Except
as otherwise provided by this Agreement, all costs and expenses (including
legal
fees) incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be paid by the party
incurring such cost or expense.
12.04
Successors
and Assigns.
The
provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
12.05
Governing
Law.
This
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements shall be construed in accordance with
and
governed by the law of the State of Delaware, without
regard to the conflicts of law rules of such state.
12.06
Counterparts;
Effectiveness.
This
Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
be an
original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were
upon
the same instrument, and such counterparts may be delivered by facsimile or
other form of electronic medium. This Agreement shall become effective when
each
party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other
parties hereto.
12.07
Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements constitute
the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersede all prior agreements, understandings and negotiations,
both
written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
except that certain Confidentiality Agreement between Seller and Buyer dated
April 26, 2006, which shall remain in full force and effect. No representation,
inducement, promise, understanding, condition or warranty not set forth herein
has been made or relied upon by either party hereto. None of the provisions
of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements is intended to confer upon any
Person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies
hereunder.
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12.08
Captions.
The
captions herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall be
ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof.
12.09
No
Third-Party Beneficiaries.
No
party
to this Agreement intends this Agreement to benefit or create any right or
cause
of action in or on behalf of any person other than Seller and Buyer and this
Agreement shall not create any such right, benefits or cause of
action.
12.10
Brokers.
The
parties covenant and agree with one another that they have not dealt with any
broker of finder in connection with any of the transactions contemplated in
this
Agreement and, insofar as they know, no broker or other Person is entitled
to a
commission or finders’ fee in connection with these transactions. Each party
shall indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any claim
by
any agent or broker claiming by or through it for any fee or other compensation
due or allegedly due that broker or agent.
[Signature
Page to Follow]
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties hereto here caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their
respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above
written.
CLIENTLOGIC OPERATING CORPORATION | ||
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | ||
Title: Executive Vice President |
INNOTRAC CORPORATION | ||
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By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | ||
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
FOR
PURPOSES OF AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY
SECTIONS
7.07 AND 7.08 OF THIS AGREEMENT:
CLIENTLOGIC CORPORATION | ||||
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President |
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Exhibit
“A”
SUBLEASE
AGREEMENT
This
Sublease Agreement (this “Sublease”)
is
made and entered into this 5th day of September, 2006 (but shall be effective
as
of “Closing Date” as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 5,
2006, between the parties hereto (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”)), by and
between ClientLogic Operating Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Sublessor”),
and
Innotrac Corporation, a Georgia corporation (“Sublessee”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
Sublessor,
as successor in interest to Upgrade Corporation of America, a Delaware
corporation d/b/a UCA&L (“Upgrade”),
is
the lessee of the industrial building located at 0000 XxxxxXxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxx containing approximately 393,969 square feet of rentable space (the
“Premises”)
pursuant to that certain Lease Agreement dated April 9, 1996, originally entered
into between Upgrade, as tenant, and 0000 XxxxxXxxx Xxxxx Development Company,
a
Florida general partnership, as landlord (“Original
Master Landlord”)
as
amended by (a) First Addendum to Lease dated July 8, 1996 between Upgrade and
Original Master Landlord, (b) Amendment to Lease dated November 15, 1996 between
Original Master Landlord and Upgrade, (c) Second Amendment to Lease dated June
19, 2000 between SouthPark VIII LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, as
successor in interest to Original Master Landlord (“Master
Landlord”)
and
Sublessor, and (d) Third Amendment to Lease dated June 1, 2001 between Master
Landlord and Sublessor, true and correct copies of which lease and amendments
are attached as Exhibit
“A”
and
incorporated herein by this reference (as amended, the “Master
Lease”);
and
WHEREAS, Sublessor
desires to sublease to Sublessee and Sublessee desires to sublease from
Sublessor, all of the Premises, together
with Sublessor’s interest in the improvements and fixtures located therein and
used in connection therewith but specifically excluding the
Office Space (as defined in Paragraph
1
below)
(the
“Subleased
Premises”).
NOW,
THEREFORE,
for and
in consideration of the foregoing, the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00)
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
1.
Sublease.
Sublessor
hereby leases the Subleased Premises to Sublessee, and Sublessee hereby leases
the Subleased Premises from Sublessor, pursuant to the terms and conditions
of
this Sublease. Sublessor reserves the office space consisting of approximately
1,500 square feet (and all improvements, fixtures, equipment and personal
property located therein), the location of which is shown on Exhibit
“B”
attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
for the
exclusive use and occupancy of Sublessor and/or The Orion Development Team
(the
“Office
Space”).
A-1
2.
Sublease
Subject to Master Lease.
This
Sublease and possession of the Subleased Premises hereunder is and shall be
expressly subject and subordinate to all of the terms, covenants and conditions
contained in the Master Lease, a copy of which Sublessee expressly acknowledges
has been reviewed by Sublessee. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein,
Sublessee covenants and agrees to observe and perform all of the terms,
covenants and conditions to be performed by the “Tenant” or “Lessee” under the
Master Lease with respect to the Subleased Premises and further covenants and
agrees, with respect only to the Subleased Premises and any other area of the
Premises used and/or occupied by Sublessee, not to do or suffer or permit
anything to be done or suffered by third parties other than Sublessor which
would result in a default or event of default under the Master Lease or cause
the Master Lease to be terminated. All of the terms, covenants and conditions
of
the Master Lease (including without limitation, all defined terms thereunder)
are hereby incorporated herein with the same force and effect as if set forth
in
full and the parties agree that all such terms, covenants and conditions shall
apply to the Subleased Premises and whenever the Master Lease imposes duties
or
obligations on the Tenant or Lessee thereunder, the same duties and obligations
shall be deemed to refer to Sublessee with respect to the Subleased Premises
and
Sublessee hereby expressly assumes such duties and obligations; provided,
however, that such assumption of duties and obligations is contingent upon
Sublessor delivering written notice of such duties and obligations to Sublessee
to the extent they are not expressly set forth in the Master Lease.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sublessor shall have no duty to perform any
obligations of Master Landlord under the Master Lease, but shall exercise
commercially reasonable efforts in attempting to cause Master Landlord to
perform its obligations under the Master Lease for the benefit of Sublessee.
Sublessor shall have no responsibility for or liability to Sublessee for any
default, failure or delay on the part of Master Landlord in the performance
or
observance by Master Landlord of any of its obligations under the Master Lease,
nor shall such default by Master Landlord affect this Sublease or waive the
further performance of any of Sublessee’s obligations hereunder except to the
extent that such default by Master Landlord excuses performance by Sublessor
under the Master Lease. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein,
Sublessee shall not be entitled to exercise any rights or options of the Tenant
or Lessee under the Master Lease (including, without limitation, any renewal,
expansion, early termination or other rights or options), Sublessor hereby
expressly reserving all such rights and options.
3.
Term.
The term
of this Sublease shall commence on the “Closing Date” as defined in the Asset
Purchase AGreement (the “Commencement
Date”)
and
shall expire on September 30, 2007 (the “Expiration
Date”).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Sublease shall terminate immediately upon
the earlier termination of the Master Lease for any reason whatsoever. Subject
to Sublessee’s obligations under this Sublease, Sublessor represents and
warrants that Sublessor will take no affirmative action (including intentional
omissions) that will create a default under the Master Lease and will comply
with its obligations to pay Base Rent and Operating Expense Payments under
the
Master Lease.
4.
Rent.
(a)
Initial
Rent.
Sublessee shall pay monthly rent directly to Sublessor in the amount of seventy
percent (70%) of the Base Rent, Operating Expense Payments and other amounts
payable by Sublessor under the Master Lease, on or before the first day of
each
calendar month during the term of this Sublease without demand, notice, offset,
deduction or counterclaim, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this
Sublease (“Rent”).
If
any installment of Rent is not received by Sublessor within two (2) days of
the
due date therefore, Sublessee shall pay Sublessor a monthly late charge in
the
amount of one percent (1%) of such unpaid amount for each such late payment.
In
the event that the Commencement Date does not occur on the first day of the
calendar month, Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor its proportionate share of
the
Base Rent for the calendar month in which the Commencement Date
occurs.
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(b)
Adjustment
to Rent.
In
the
event of a material increase in the volume of business conducted by Sublessee
at
the Subleased Premises as a result of new clients and/or contracts or a material
increase in business from existing clients, the Rent and Sublessee’s
proportionate share of Utilities and maintenance costs shall be increased in
proportion to the percentage increase in the volume of Sublessee’s business at
the Subleased Premises and the parties shall negotiate in good faith in an
effort to determine the appropriate increase in Rent.
5.
Use.
The
Subleased Premises shall be used and occupied by Sublessee only in accordance
with the Master Lease and for no other purpose. Sublessee agrees to comply
with
all rules and regulations applicable to the services provided by Sublessee,
the
equipment used by Sublessee and Sublessee’s activities at the Subleased
Premises. Sublessee’s use of the Subleased Premises shall be subject to Section
6 of the Master Lease, the Rules and Regulations attached to the Master Lease
as
well as such other rules and regulations which may be established, from time
to
time, by Master Landlord in accordance with the terms of the Master Lease.
Sublessee shall occupy the Subleased Premises, conduct its business and control
its agents, employees, invitees and visitors in such a manner as is lawful,
reputable and will not create a nuisance. Sublessee shall neither permit any
waste on the Subleased Premises nor allow the Subleased Premises to be used
in
any way which would, in the opinion of Sublessor or Master Landlord, be
unreasonably hazardous on account of fire or which would in any way increase
the
premium for or render void the fire insurance on the building.
6.
Maintenance.
Sublessee shall maintain the Subleased Premises in accordance with the terms
and
conditions of Section 5 of the Master Lease. Sublessor shall be responsible
for
reimbursing Sublessee for thirty percent (30%) of all costs and expenses
reasonably incurred by Sublessee for such maintenance of the Subleased Premises
(but specifically excluding all costs and expenses relating to maintenance
and
repairs necessitated by the negligence or willful misconduct of Sublessee and/or
its employees, agents, contractors and/or invitees) within thirty (30) days
after receipt of an invoice from Sublessee. In
the
event Sublessor fails to reimburse Sublessee within such thirty (30) day period,
Sublessee may deduct such amount due from Sublessor from the next installment
of
Rent. Sublessee
shall also repair and pay for any damage caused by any act or omission of
Sublessee or Sublessee’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees, licensees or
visitors. If
Sublessee fails to promptly make or perform the cleaning, maintenance, repairs
and replacements as required herein, Sublessor may, at its option, make or
perform Sublessee’s obligations hereunder and the cost incurred relating thereto
plus 15% of such costs for overhead and supervision shall be charged to
Sublessee as additional rent and shall become due and payable by Sublessee
within ten (10) days after receipt of Sublessor’s invoice.
Sublessor’s
share of such costs shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Paragraph
4(b)
of this
Sublease.
7.
Utilities
and Services.
Commencing on the Commencement Date, Sublessee shall pay the cost of all water,
gas, electricity, telephone, sewer, sprinkler services, janitorial services,
trash collection, and other utilities and services used and/or consumed at
the
Subleased Premises (“Utilities”)
directly to the applicable utility provider.
Sublessee shall also cause trash collection service to be provided to the Office
Space and shall pay all costs associated therewith and this shall be considered
one of the Utilities.
Sublessor shall reimburse Sublessee for thirty percent (30%) of the cost of
the
Utilities after receipt of the applicable xxxx or invoice from Sublessee
within
thirty (30) days after receipt of any invoice or xxxx.
In the
event Sublessor fails to reimburse Sublessee before such date, Sublessee may
deduct such amount due from Sublessor from the next installment of Sublease
Base
Rent. Sublessor’s share of such costs shall be subject to adjustment as provided
in Paragraph
4(b)
of this
Sublease.
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8.
Election
of Rights.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Sublease, during
the
term of this Sublease, Sublessor shall not exercise any rights to amend, modify
or terminate the Master Lease without the prior written consent of Sublessee,
including those rights set forth in Section 18 of the Master Lease.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the consent of Sublessee shall not be required
with respect to any rights granted pursuant to Paragraph 2 of Exhibit F to
the
Master Lease and Sublessee shall not have the right to require Sublessor to
exercise any renewal rights under Paragraph 2 of Exhibit
F
to the
Master Lease.
9.
Sublessee
Improvements; Alterations; Signage.
Sublessee shall not make any changes, alterations, additions or improvements
to
the Subleased Premises without first obtaining the written consent of Sublessor
and, to the extent required under the Master Lease, Sublessee shall also obtain
written consent from Master Landlord thereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Sublessee may make Minor Alterations (as defined in Section 10 of the Master
Lease) without Sublessor’s prior approval and install any signage permitted
under Paragraph 14 of Exhibit
“F”
of the
Master Lease.
10. Right
to Cure.
Sublessee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any default
by
Sublessor under the Master Lease (other than those related to a default by
Sublessee under this Sublease) provided Sublessee gives Sublessor notice of
Sublessee’s intention to cure such default at least ten (10) days before
commencing said cure. In the event Sublessor fails to cure such default within
said ten (10) day period and Sublessee exercises this right, Sublessor shall
reimburse Sublessee for any costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection
with such cure (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) and any
expenses required to be paid by “Tenant” under the Master Lease. In the event
that Sublessor does not reimburse Sublessee for such amounts within ten (10)
business days after written request of Sublessee, such amounts shall bear
interest from the date of Sublessee’s notice until paid in full at the rate of
one percent (1%) over the Prime Rate announced from time to time by Bank of
America, N.A., or its successor and Sublessee
may deduct such amount due from Sublessor (including interest) from the next
installment of Rent.
11.
Condition
of Subleased Premises.
Sublessee represents and warrants that Sublessee has inspected the Subleased
Premises and that the Subleased Premises are in good order, condition and state
of repair. Sublessee agrees to take possession of the Subleased Premises in
its
present “AS-IS” condition, with all faults. Sublessee acknowledges and agrees
that no representations or warranties with respect to the condition of the
Subleased Premises have been made by Sublessor, Master Landlord, or any agent
or
representative of either of the foregoing including, but not limited to, any
environmental conditions except as may be set forth herein or in the Master
Lease.
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12.
No
Assignment or Subletting.
Sublessee shall not assign this Sublease or sublet the Subleased Premises or
any
part thereof, nor permit the use or occupancy of the Subleased Premises by
any
third party nor otherwise encumber its interest in the Subleased Premises,
without first obtaining the written consent of both Sublessor and Master
Landlord. Sublessor’s consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
denied. Any attempted assignment or sublease without such consent shall be
invalid.
In
the
event of an assignment or sublease, Sublessee shall nevertheless at all times
remain fully responsible and liable for the payment of all Rent due hereunder
and the performance and observance of all of Sublessee’s other obligations under
the terms, conditions and covenants of this Sublease. No assignment shall be
binding upon Sublessor unless such assignee shall deliver to Sublessor an
instrument (in recordable form, if requested) containing an agreement to assume
liability jointly and severally with Sublessee of all of Sublessee’s obligations
under this Sublease with respect only to that portion of the Subleased Premises
covered by the applicable assignment and only to the extent arising on or after
the effective date of such assignment. No sublease shall be binding upon
Sublessor unless Sublessor shall approve such sublease and such subtenant shall
agree in writing that such subtenant will not violate any provision of this
Sublease. Upon the occurrence of a default as described in Paragraph
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hereof,
if all or any part of the Subleased Premises is then assigned or sublet,
Sublessor, in addition to any other remedies provided by this Sublease or by
law, may, at its option, collect directly from the assignee or subtenant, as
applicable, all Rent or other sums arising out of this Sublease becoming due
to
Sublessor by reason of the assignment, sublease, or under any of the terms
of
this Sublease. Any collection by Sublessor from the assignee or subtenant shall
not be construed to constitute a waiver or release of Sublessee from the further
performance of its obligations under this Sublease or the making of a new lease
with such assignee or subtenant. Sublessee shall, within ten (10) days after
Sublessor’s written request, reimburse Sublessor for all reasonably incurred
costs, including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees of attorneys,
architects or other consultants incurred by Sublessor in connection with such
proposed assignment or sublease, whether or not Sublessor consents to such
proposed assignment or sublease.
If
Sublessee desires to (i) assign this Sublease or (ii) sublet the Subleased
Premises or any part thereof, to any person or entity (including a successor
or
affiliate) then, in each case, Sublessee shall give Sublessor notice of such
desire (each, a “Transfer
Notice”)
at
least ten (10) days prior to such assignment or sublease (unless Sublessee
is
prohibited by law or a confidentiality agreement from giving prior notice in
which case Sublessee shall give Sublessor notice within five (5) days
thereafter). Each Transfer Notice shall be accompanied by (i) a statement
setting forth in reasonable detail the identity of the proposed assignee or
Sublessee, the nature of its business and its proposed use of the Subleased
Premises, (ii) current financial information with respect to the proposed
assignee/subtenant, and (iii) copies of the proposed assignment/sublease
instruments.
Sublessor
shall have the right to sell, transfer or assign, in whole or in part, its
rights and obligations under this Sublease. Any such sale, transfer or
assignment shall operate to release Sublessor from any and all liabilities
under
this Sublease arising after the date of such sale, assignment or
transfer.
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13.
Insurance.
(a)
Sublessee’s
Insurance.
During
the term of this Sublease, Sublessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall
provide and maintain such policies of insurance as may be required to comply
with the provisions of the Master Lease with respect to the Subleased Premises.
Sublessee shall cause Sublessor, Master Landlord and Master Landlord’s
mortgagee, if any, to be named as additional insureds in such policies, which
shall contain provisions that they cannot be cancelled or amended except upon
not less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to all additional insureds
and that the act or omission of one (1) insured will not invalidate the policy
as to the other insureds. Upon the written request of Sublessor, Sublessee
shall
furnish Sublessor reasonably satisfactory evidence, in the form of an insurance
policy or certificate, that such insurance is in effect on or before the
Commencement Date and thereafter upon the written request of Sublessor, but
not
more than once per calendar year. Any insurance required under the Sublease
to
be provided by Sublessee may be evidenced by a certificate of insurance for
a
blanket policy provided same specifically identifies the Subleased Premises
and
is otherwise acceptable to Master Landlord.
(b)
Sublessor’s
Insurance.
Sublessor, at its sole cost and expense, shall provide and maintain such
policies of insurance as may be required to comply with the provisions of the
Master Lease with respect to the Premises (other than the Subleased Premises).
(c)
Release
and Subrogation.
Each
party hereby waives any right of recovery against the other for injury or loss
due to hazards covered by insurance or required to be covered, but only to
the
extent of the actual proceeds thereof (or proceeds which would have been
received if the waiving party had actually maintained the insurance such waiving
party was required to maintain pursuant to the terms of this Sublease). Any
policy of insurance to be provided by Sublessee or Sublessor pursuant to this
Sublease or the Master Lease shall contain a waiver of subrogation clause and
shall
be
endorsed such that said waiver of subrogation shall in no way affect the
validity of such insurance policies or the right of the insured to recover
thereunder. In the event of any injury, loss or damage relating to the Subleased
Premises and/or the use and occupancy thereof (including, without limitation,
bodily injury, death or property damage), no matter how caused, the insurance
maintained by Sublessee shall be deemed primary coverage and any insurance
maintained by Sublessor or Master Landlord shall be deemed excess coverage.
Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, all
personal property belonging to Sublessee and its employees, agents, contractors
and invitees that is located in, on or around the Subleased Premises shall
be at
the sole risk of Sublessee and neither Sublessor nor Master Landlord shall
be
liable for damage thereto or theft or misappropriation thereof.
14.
Default;
Remedies.
The
occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a default
under this Sublease by Sublessee:
(a)
Sublessee
shall fail to pay any Rent or any other sum due hereunder within two (2) days
after written notice that the same is due and unpaid;
(b)
Sublessee
fails to perform any of its other obligations under this Sublease (including
the
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or provision made in this
Sublease) and such failure continues for ten (10) business days after written
notice thereof is given to Sublessee;
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(c)
Sublessee
shall make any assignment for the benefit of creditors or shall apply for or
consent to the employment of a receiver for Sublessee or any of the property
of
Sublessee or Sublessee shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts
as
they become due or shall file, or admit the material allegations contained
in,
any petition in bankruptcy or Sublessee shall institute any proceedings for
relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws; or
(d)
Sublessee
shall, by its act or omission to act, cause a default under the Master
Lease.
Upon
the
occurrence of any default by Sublessee, Sublessor shall have the right to (i)
take immediate possession of the Subleased Premises, terminate this Sublease
and
accelerate the Rent and other amounts payable hereunder, (ii) re-enter and
take
possession of the Subleased Premises without terminating this Sublease and
re-let the Subleased Premises (or any portion thereof) for the account of
Sublessee, holding Sublessee liable for the difference between the rent and
other amounts collected from any sublessee in such subleasing and the Rent
and
other amounts payable by Sublessee under this Sublease together with costs
reasonably incurred in re-leasing and readying and/or altering the Subleased
Premises (including, without limitation, leasing commissions, attorneys’ fees
and costs of improvements to the Subleased Premises), and/or (iii) exercise
any
and all rights and remedies provided herein, at law, in equity or by statute.
Following
a default by Sublessee, Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor upon demand all costs
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, lawfully incurred by
Sublessor in enforcing Sublessor’s rights hereunder (whether or not suit is
actually filed).
Neither
the termination of this Sublease nor the exercise of any remedy under this
Sublease or otherwise available at law or in equity shall affect the right
of
Sublessor to any right of indemnification set forth in this
Sublease.
All
remedies provided in this Sublease are cumulative and may be exercised
alternatively, successively or in any other manner. The exercise by Sublessor
or
any one or more of the rights and remedies provided in this Sublease shall
not
prevent the subsequent exercise by Sublessor of any one or more of the other
rights herein provided. In
the
event any default by Sublessee under this Sublease should be waived by
Sublessor, such waiver shall be limited to the particular default so waived
and
shall not be deemed to waive any other default hereunder nor be deemed a waiver
of the same type of default on another occasion.
No
delay
or omission to exercise any right occurring upon any default by Sublessee shall
impair any such right or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any
such
right may be exercised from time to time as often as may be deemed expedient.
In
order to exercise any remedy reserved to the Sublessor in this Sublease, it
shall not be necessary to give any notice other than such notice as may be
herein expressly required.
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15.
Notice.
Any
notice to be given under this Sublease shall be in writing and shall be sent
by
hand delivery, by next business day delivery via a national delivery service
such as Federal Express or by registered or certified U.S. mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at their respective
addresses as stated herein. Notices shall be effective on the date of hand
delivery, one (1) business day after deposit with a national courier service
or
three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail. Inability to deliver due to
change of address for which no notice was given or refusal to accept delivery
shall be deemed delivery hereunder. Each party shall have the right to designate
by notice in writing any other address to which such party’s notice is to be
sent.
Notice
to Sublessor:
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Two
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Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
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Xxxxxxxxx 00000
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Chief Legal Officer
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Xxxxx Xxxx LLC
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Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
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Xxxxxxxx 00000
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to Sublessee:
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Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx 00000
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General Counsel
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copy to:
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2700
International Tower
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Sublessor
hereby agrees to furnish copies of any notices delivered by Master Landlord
to
Sublessor, as tenant under the Master Lease, to Sublessee.
16.
Quiet
Enjoyment.
Sublessor covenants that Sublessee, upon paying the Rent and performing all
of
the terms, covenants and conditions hereunder to be performed by Sublessee,
shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Subleased Premises
for the term aforesaid, free from any hindrance by Sublessor, but subject to
the
exceptions, reservations and conditions hereof.
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17.
Indemnification.
(a)
Indemnification
of Sublessor.
Except
to the extent of the indemnified parties’ negligence or willful misconduct and
to the extent permitted by law, subject to the waivers contained in Paragraph
13(b)
above,
Sublessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Sublessor, Master
Landlord, and their respective officers, directors, partners, employees,
attorneys and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, demands,
causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, investigation costs and other
costs and expenses) for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising
directly or indirectly in connection with (a) the Subleased Premises or any
portion thereof or the use or occupancy of the Subleased Premises and/or the
Premises by Sublessee or its employees, agents, contractors and/or invitees,
or
(b) from a breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Sublessee’s
part to be performed under this Sublease, and from all costs, attorneys’ fees,
disbursements and liabilities incurred in defense of any such claim. Upon
written notice from Sublessor, Sublessee shall defend any such claim, demand,
cause of action or suit at Sublessee’s expense by counsel satisfactory to Master
Landlord and Sublessor. Sublessee, as a material part of the consideration
to
Sublessor, hereby assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons
in, upon or about the Subleased Premises from any cause and Sublessee hereby
waives all claims with respect thereto against Sublessor and Master Landlord,
except to the extent caused by Sublessor’s negligence or willful misconduct. The
foregoing provisions shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of
this
Sublease.
(b)
Indemnification
of Sublessee.
Except
to the extent of the indemnified parties’ negligence or willful misconduct and
to the extent permitted by law, subject to the waivers contained in Paragraph
135(c)
above,
Sublessor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Sublessee and
its
officers, directors, partners, employees, attorneys and agents from and against
any and all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, judgments, damages,
losses, costs or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’
fees, investigation costs and other costs and expenses) for bodily injury,
death
and/or property damage arising directly or indirectly in connection with (a)
the
use or occupancy of the Premises (other than the Subleased Premises) by
Sublessor or its employees, agents, contractors and/or invitees, or (b) from
a
breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Sublessor’s part to be
performed under this Sublease, and from all costs, attorneys’ fees,
disbursements and liabilities incurred in defense of any such claim. Upon
written notice from Sublessee, Sublessor shall defend any such claim, demand,
cause of action or suit at Sublessor’s expense by counsel satisfactory to
Sublessee.
18.
Estoppel
Certificate.
No more
than twice per calendar year, Sublessee shall upon not less than five (5) days’
prior written notice from Sublessor, execute, acknowledge and deliver to
Sublessor a statement in writing acknowledging that there are not, to
Sublessee’s knowledge, any incurred defaults on the part of Sublessor or
Sublessee hereunder, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. Any such
statement may be relied upon by Sublessor, Master Landlord and Master Landlord’s
mortgagee, if any.
19.
Attorneys’
Fees.
In the
event any proceeding or suit is brought to enforce this Sublease, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to all reasonable costs and expenses (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by such party in connection with any
action, suit or proceeding to enforce the other’s obligations under this
Sublease. This Paragraph
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shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Sublease, by lapse of time or
otherwise.
20.
Surrender.
Upon the
expiration or earlier termination of this Sublease, Sublessee, at Sublessee’s
sole cost and expense, shall quit and surrender the Subleased Premises to
Sublessor in the condition required by Master Landlord. Sublessee shall remove
all personal property, furniture and trade fixtures belonging to Sublessee
and
repair (to Sublessor’s reasonable satisfaction) all physical damage resulting
from installation and/or removal of such items. All such items which are not
removed from the Subleased Premises within five (5) days after the expiration
or
earlier termination of this Sublease shall be conclusively presumed to have
been
abandoned by Sublessee. This Paragraph
20
shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Sublease.
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21.
Brokers.
Sublessor and Sublessee hereby represent and warrant that there are no brokers
or others who might be entitled to any fees or commissions as a result of this
Sublease or Sublessee’s occupancy of the Subleased Premises. Sublessor and
Sublessee hereby indemnify, defend and hold each other harmless from and against
any and all loss, cost, damage or expense suffered or incurred by the
indemnified party as a result of any claim made against the indemnified party
which is based upon a breach of the foregoing representation and warranty by
the
indemnifying party. This Paragraph
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shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Sublease, by lapse of time or
otherwise.
22.
Successors
and Assigns.
This
Sublease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
23.
Holding
Over.
Sublessee
shall have no right to holdover after the expiration or earlier termination
of
this Sublease. If Sublessee does not surrender the Subleased Premises in the
condition required by Paragraph
20
of this
Sublease upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Sublessee
shall pay Sublessor, in addition to any other amounts payable hereunder, Rent
in
the amount of one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the Rent otherwise
due
hereunder as well as all damages incurred by Sublessor in connection with such
holdover.
24.
Governing
Law.
This
Sublease shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of
the
State of Ohio.
25.
Merger
and Modification Clause.
This
Sublease constitutes the full and final understanding of the parties with
respect to the subject matter described herein and supersedes any and all prior
agreements, written or oral, express or implied. This Sublease may not be
amended other than by a writing executed by the parties hereto. To the extent
any provision of this Sublease is held to be unenforceable by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the unenforceability thereof shall not effect any other
provision hereof, and such other provisions shall remain in full force and
effect.
26.
Time
of the Essence.
Time is
of the essence of this Sublease and each and all of its provisions.
27.
Authority.
(a)
If
Sublessee signs as an entity, each person executing this Sublease on behalf
of
Sublessee does hereby covenant and warrant that Sublessee is a duly authorized
and existing entity, that Sublessee has and is qualified to do business in
the
state in which the Subleased Premises is located and that the entity has full
right and authority to enter into this Sublease and that each person signing
on
behalf of such entity is authorized to do so.
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(b)
If
Sublessor signs as an entity, each person executing this Sublease on behalf
of
Sublessor does hereby covenant and warrant that Sublessor is a duly authorized
and existing entity, that Sublessor has and is qualified to do business in
the
state in which the Subleased Premises is located and that the entity has full
right and authority to enter into this Sublease and that each person signing
on
behalf of such entity is authorized to do so.
28.
Waiver. No
waiver
of any breach of the covenants, warranties, agreements, provisions or conditions
contained in this Sublease shall be construed as a waiver of said covenant,
warranty, provision, agreement or condition or of any subsequent breach thereof,
and if any breach shall occur and afterwards be compromised, settled or
adjusted, this Sublease shall continue in full force and effect as if no breach
occurred.
29.
Landlord’s
Lien/Security Interest. Upon
Sublessee’s request and provided Sublessee is not in default of this Sublease,
Sublessor shall execute a “Landlord Mortgagee Waiver” agreement in substantially
the same form as attached to that certain First Addendum to Lease dated July
8,
1996 (which is a component of the Master Lease), except that such document
shall
not provide for the chattel mortgagee to be relieved of liability for damage
to
the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sublessee shall not create or
permit the creation of any lien, encumbrance, or charge upon the Subleased
Premises. Any liens, encumbrances, or charges so created or permitted by
Sublessee shall be immediately discharged by Sublessee.
30.
Definitions.
Defined
terms used in this Sublease (as indicated by the capitalization of the initial
letters thereof) shall, if such terms are defined in the Master Lease and are
not otherwise defined in this Sublease, be deemed to have the same definitions
as provided in the Master Lease.
31.
Miscellaneous.
The
words “Sublessor” and “Sublessee” as used herein shall include the plural as
well as the singular. This Sublease grants Sublessee the right to possess and
enjoy the use of the Subleased Premises subject to the terms, conditions and
provisions of this Sublease and the Master Lease and no estate is conveyed
by
this Sublease. Nothing in this Sublease shall be deemed to make or imply that
Sublessor and Sublessee are partners or joint venturers. Submission of this
Sublease for examination or signature by Sublessee does not constitute a
reservation of or option to lease and is not effective as a lease or otherwise
until execution and delivery by both Sublessor and Sublessee. Sublessee shall
not, without the prior written consent of Sublessor and Master Landlord, record
this Sublease or a short form memorandum hereof. The captions and headings
contained in this Sublease are for convenience only and do not in any way limit,
amplify or modify the terms, conditions or provisions of this Sublease. This
Sublease may be executed in two or more counterparts, any of which shall be
deemed an original, and all of which shall be deemed to constitute a single
instrument.
32.
Consent. This
Sublease
is conditioned and contingent upon receipt of a written consent and approval
of
this Sublease by Master Landlord in substantially the same form as attached
hereto as Schedule
1
or
otherwise reasonably acceptable to Sublessee. Sublessee
shall promptly deliver to Sublessor any information reasonably requested by
Master Landlord (in connection with Master Landlord’s approval of this
Sublease).
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33.
Security
Deposit.
Sublessee shall deposit $13,000.00 as security for the performance by Sublessee
of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Sublease. Sublessor may use,
apply or retain (without liability for interest) all or any part of the security
deposit to the extent required for the payment of Rent or
any
other amount as to which Sublessee may be in default hereunder (after any
applicable notice and cure period) or for any amount which Sublessor may expend
by reason of Sublessee’s default (after any applicable notice and cure period)
with
respect to any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Sublease,
including, without limitation, any damage to the Subleased Premises or any
cost
incurred in reletting the Subleased Premises. The covenants in this Paragraph
33
are
personal covenants between Sublessor and Sublessee and not covenants running
with the land, and in no event will Sublessor’s mortgagee(s) or any purchaser at
a foreclosure sale or a sale in lieu of foreclosure be liable to Sublessee
for
the return of the security deposit. After each application of the security
deposit, Sublessee shall promptly replenish said security deposit to $13,000.00.
In the event of an assignment of this Sublease by Sublessor to any person other
than a mortgagee, then Sublessor shall have the right to transfer the security
deposit to its vendee or assignee, and thereafter Sublessor shall have no
liability therefor. Sublessee shall not assign or encumber its interest in
the
security deposit, and neither Sublessor nor its successors and assigns shall
be
bound by any attempted assignment or encumbrance. The security deposit shall
not
be considered as the last month’s Rent under this Sublease, and Sublessee may
not elect to apply the security deposit towards the payment of Rent at any
time.
In the event that Sublessee complies with all of the terms, covenants and
conditions of this Sublease, then the security deposit shall be refunded to
Sublessee at the expiration or earlier termination of this
Sublease.
34.
Taxes.
Sublessee shall pay before delinquency every tax (excluding Sublessor’s income
tax), assessment, license fee, excise and other charge, however described,
which
is imposed, levied, assessed or charged by any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority upon or on account of:
(i)
Operations
at, occupancy of, or conduct of business in or from the Subleased Premises by or
with the permission of Sublessee;
(ii) Fixtures
or personal property in the Subleased Premises which belong to Sublessee;
and
(iii) The Rent paid or payable by
Sublessee to Sublessor for the Subleased Premises or for the use and occupancy
of all or any part thereof.
35.
Access
to Subleased Premises.
Sublessor or its authorized agents shall have the right to enter the Subleased
Premises at any and all reasonable times following reasonable advance oral
notice, to inspect the Subleased Premises, show the Subleased Premises to
prospective purchasers or lessees, and/or alter, improve or repair the Subleased
Premises or any other portion of the Premises. Sublessee shall not change
Sublessor’s lock system or in any other manner prohibit Sublessor from entering
the Subleased Premises. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
Sublessor shall have the right to enter the Subleased Premises and to use any
and all lawful means which Sublessor may deem appropriate to open any door
in
any event which Sublessor in its reasonable discretion deems an emergency
without liability therefor. Sublessor agrees that in exercising any right to
enter the Subleased Premises and in exercising any other rights reserved
pursuant to this Paragraph
35,
Sublessor shall use reasonable efforts to minimize any interference with
Sublessee’s use of the Premises.
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36.
Compliance
with Laws.
Subject
to Master Landlord’s obligations under the Master Lease, Sublessee shall, at its
own expense, promptly
comply or cause compliance with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
of
all governmental authorities pertaining to the Subleased Premises and/or
Sublessee’s use and occupancy of the Subleased Premises. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Sublessee shall not be responsible for any failure of the Subleased
Premises to comply with any laws, ordinances, rules and regulations (other
than
Hazardous Materials laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act) to the extent
such failure to comply (a) existed on the Commencement Date, and (b) was not
previously disclosed to Sublessee (including, without limitation, the disclosure
relating to compliance with laws contained in the Seller Disclosure Schedule
attached to the Asset Purchase Agreement). To the best of Sublessor’s knowledge,
without having made any independent inquiry of investigation whatsoever, the
Subleased Premises comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
37.
Hazardous
Materials. Sublessee
agrees that it will not use, handle, generate, treat, store or dispose of,
or
permit the use, handling, generation, treatment, storage or disposal of any
Hazardous Materials in, on, under, around or above the Subleased Premises (other
than general office products stored and handled in accordance with applicable
laws) now or at any future time and will indemnify, defend and save Sublessor
harmless from any and all actions, proceedings, claims, costs, expenses and
losses of any kind, including, but not limited to, those arising from injury
to
any person, including death, damage to or loss of use or value of real or
personal property, and costs of investigation and cleanup or other environmental
remedial work, which may arise in connection with the use, handling, generation,
treatment, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials on the Subleased Premises
during the Term. The term “Hazardous Materials,” when used herein, shall
include, but shall not be limited to, any substances, materials or wastes that
are regulated by any local governmental authority, the State of Ohio, or the
United States of America because of toxic, flammable, explosive, corrosive,
reactive, radioactive or other properties that may be hazardous to human health
or the environment, including asbestos, petroleum and including any materials
or
substances that are listed in the United States Department of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Table, as amended 49 C.F.R. 172.101, or in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended 42 U.S.C.
subsections 9601 et seq, or the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. subsections 6901, et seq. or any other applicable
governmental regulation imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning
any hazardous, toxic or dangerous substances, waste or material, now or
hereafter in effect.
Sublessor
agrees to indemnify and hold Sublessee harmless from any liability or expense
(including, without limitation, the fees of Sublessee’s attorneys and
consultants and the cost of any remediation and or clean-up) incurred by or
claimed against Sublessee as a result of (a) events that occurred before the
earlier to occur of Sublessee’s possession of the Subleased Premises or the
Commencement Date, and (b) a violation of Hazardous Materials laws by Sublessor
and/or its employees, agents and/or contractors.
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38.
Casualty
or Condemnation.
Sublessee understands that neither Master Landlord nor Sublessor will carry
insurance on Sublessee’s furniture, furnishings, trade fixtures, equipment or
other items and neither Master Landlord nor Sublessor shall be obligated to
repair any damage thereto or replace same. Except as otherwise expressly set
forth herein or in the Master Lease, Sublessee acknowledges that it has no
right
to any proceeds of insurance relating to property damage. Sublessee shall be
responsible for any damage to the Premises caused by Sublessee or any of its
guests or invitees or in any way arising from or connected with Sublessee’s use,
control or possession of the Premises or any portion thereof by Sublessee or
its
guests or invitees.
39.
Sublessor’s
Liability.
If
Sublessor shall be in default under this Sublease and, if as a consequence
of
such default, Sublessee shall recover a money judgment against Sublessor, such
judgment shall be satisfied only out of the right, title and interest of
Sublessor in the Premises as the same may then be encumbered and neither
Sublessor nor any person or entity comprising Sublessor shall be liable for
any
deficiency. In no event shall Sublessee have the right to levy execution against
any property of Sublessor nor any person or entity comprising Sublessor other
than its interest in the Premises as herein expressly provided.
40.
Subordination.
Sublessee accepts this Sublease subject and subordinate to any recorded mortgage
lien presently existing or hereafter created upon the Premises or Sublessor’s
interest therein and to all existing recorded restrictions, covenants, easements
and agreements with respect to the Premises. Sublessor is hereby irrevocably
vested with full power and authority to subordinate Sublessee’s interest under
this Sublease to any leasehold mortgage hereafter placed on the Subleased
Premises, and Sublessee agrees upon demand to execute additional instruments
subordinating this Sublease as Sublessor may require. Such additional
instruments shall be in form reasonably acceptable to Sublessee.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Sublease as of the date
set forth above.
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Exhibits
A
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Master Lease
B
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Plan of Premises
Schedules
1
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Estoppel, Consent
& Agreement of Master Landlord
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SCHEDULE
1
ESTOPPEL,
CONSENT AND AGREEMENT OF MASTER LANDLORD
1. Estoppel.
Lessor
hereby confirms, certifies, agrees, warrants and represents that the following
statements are true and correct:
(a) The
Master Lease has not been amended, supplemented or modified, except as described
in this Sublease, and the Master Lease is in full force and effect. The Master
Lease contains the entire agreement between Master Landlord and Sublessor with
respect to the Premises.
(b) Master
Landlord is the owner of the Premises and all rights of the “landlord” or
“lessor” under the Master Lease.
(c) Master
Landlord has no knowledge of any assignment, hypothecation, pledge or
encumbrance of the interest of Sublessor under the Master Lease.
(d) The
term
of the Master Lease expires on September 30, 2007, with two (2) options to
renew
the term of the Master Lease for five (5) years each.
(e) There
are
no existing defenses or offsets which Master Landlord has against the
enforcement of the Master Lease by Sublessor or any of Sublessor’s rights
thereunder. All material covenants and conditions under the Master Lease to
be
performed by Sublessor have been performed to the satisfaction of Master
Landlord. As of the date hereof, Sublessor is not in breach of or default under
the Master Lease, nor is Master Leaselord aware of any fact, act, omission
or
condition which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, will become
such a breach or default.
(f) The
minimum monthly rental payable under the Master Lease is $108,341.48 per month.
The minimum monthly rental next adjusts under the Master Lease on October 1,
2007, provided the term of the Master Lease is renewed. All minimum monthly
rental payments payable under the Master Lease have been paid in advance in
full
through __________ ___, 2006.
(g) Sublessor
has no relationship or affiliation with Master Landlord (other than the Master
Lease).
2. Consent.
Master
Landlord hereby consents to the foregoing Sublease and agrees that the Sublease
shall not create a default under the Master Lease.
3. Surrender.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Master Lease or in
the
Sublease, Master Landlord hereby acknowledges and agrees that upon the
expiration of the term of the Sublease, Master Landlord will accept the
Subleased Premises from Sublessee in the same condition as existed as of the
Commencement Date of the Sublease, subject to reasonable wear and tear and
the
results of any casualty or condemnation.
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4. Notice
of Default under Master Lease.
Master
Landlord hereby agrees to deliver copies of any notices delivered to Sublessor,
as tenant under the Master Lease, to Sublessee at the address set forth in
the
Sublease.
5. Lien
Subordinations.
Master
Landlord hereby agrees to extend the rights of Sublessor, as tenant, under
Section 15 of the Master Lease to Sublessee with regard to Master Landlord’s
obligation to execute lien subordinations.
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SOUTHPARK VIII LLC, an Ohio limited liability company | ||
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EXHIBIT
“A”
(Master
Lease)
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Exhibit
“B”
XXXX
OF SALE
FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, ClientLogic
Operating Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Seller”),
pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 5,
2006
by and between Seller and Innotrac Corporation, a Georgia corporation
(“Buyer”)
(the
“Asset
Purchase Agreement”),
hereby sells, conveys, transfers, assigns and delivers to Buyer, effective
as of
12:01 a.m. (Grove City, Ohio time) on the Closing Date, all of Seller’s right,
title and interest in, to and under all of the Purchased Assets. All capitalized
terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings
ascribed to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement.
TO
HAVE AND TO HOLD the
Purchased Assets unto Buyer, its successors and assigns forever.
Seller
warrants to Buyer that Seller has good and marketable title to all of the
Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Liens.
Notwithstanding
any language contained in this Xxxx of Sale, the representations, warranties
and
covenants of Seller contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement relating to the
Purchased Assets are incorporated herein by reference. If there is any conflict
between the terms of this Xxxx of Sale and the Asset Purchase Agreement, the
terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement shall prevail.
Seller
hereby agrees that from time to time, at the request of Buyer and without
further consideration, it will, at Buyer’s expense, execute and deliver such
further instruments of conveyance, transfer and assignment and will take any
such other action as Buyer may reasonably request in order to more effectively
convey and transfer to Buyer the Purchased Assets transferred
hereunder.
This
Xxxx
of Sale and all of its terms shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.
This
Xxxx
of Sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic
laws
of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of
law
provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction)
that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than
the
State of Delaware.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
Seller
has caused this Xxxx of Sale to be duly executed and delivered by its duly
authorized officer as of the 5th day of September, 2006.
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Delaware corporation
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Exhibit
“C”
ASSIGNMENT
AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
THIS
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
(this
“Assignment
and Assumption Agreement”)
is
made and entered into as of the 5th day of September, 2006, by and between
CLIENTLOGIC
OPERATING CORPORATION,
a
Delaware corporation (“Seller”),
and
INNOTRAC
CORPORATION,
a
Georgia corporation (“Buyer”).
WHEREAS,
Seller
and Buyer, have entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as
of
September 5, 2006 (the “Asset
Purchase Agreement”),
pursuant to which, among other things, Buyer has agreed to assume certain
liabilities of Seller;
WHEREAS,
pursuant
to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Seller desires to assign to Buyer all of its
rights and delegate to Buyer all of its duties and obligations under the Assumed
Liabilities, and Buyer desires to accept said assignment and to assume, pay
and
perform Seller’s duties and obligations under the Assumed Liabilities;
and
WHEREAS,
capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the
respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Asset Purchase
Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, it is hereby agreed:
1.
Assignment
and Delegation.
Effective as of 12:01 a.m. (Grove City, Ohio time) on the Closing Date, Seller
hereby assigns to Buyer all of its rights under the Assumed Liabilities and
delegates to Buyer all of its duties and obligations under the Assumed
Liabilities.
2.
Acceptance
and Assumption.
Buyer
hereby (i) accepts the foregoing assignment of Seller’s rights under the Assumed
Liabilities, (ii) assumes all of Seller’s duties and obligations under the
Assumed Liabilities and (iii) agrees to pay and perform all covenants,
stipulations, agreements and obligations of Seller under the Assumed Liabilities
as if Buyer were an original party to each document, agreement, contract,
account and undertaking evidencing the Assumed Liabilities or from which the
Assumed Liabilities arise.
3.
Agreement
Binding; Additional Actions.
This
Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the parties hereto. The parties shall execute and deliver such
further and additional instruments, agreements and documents as may be necessary
to evidence or carry out the provisions of this Assignment and Assumption
Agreement.
4.
Terms
of the Asset Purchase Agreement.
The
terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, including, without limitation, Seller’s
and Buyer’s representations, warranties, covenants, agreements and indemnities
relating to the Assumed Liabilities, are incorporated herein by this reference.
Seller and Buyer acknowledge and agree that the representations, warranties,
covenants, agreements and indemnities contained in the Asset Purchase Agreement
shall not be superseded hereby but shall remain in full force and effect to
the
full extent provided therein. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency
between the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement and the terms hereof, the
terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement shall govern.
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5.
Governing
Law.
This
Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the domestic laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect
to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of
Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the
laws
of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.
6.
Counterparts;
Facsimile Delivery.
This
Assignment and Assumption Agreement may be executed in any one or more
counterparts, delivery of which may be by facsimile transmission, each of which
shall be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute
one
and the same instrument.
7.
Time
is of the Essence.
Time is
of the essence under this Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties hereto have caused this Assignment and Assumption Agreement to be
executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers on the day and year
first written above.
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INNOTRAC CORPORATION, a Georgia corporation | ||
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Exhibit
“D”
TRANSITION
SERVICES AGREEMENT
This
Transition Services Agreement (this “Agreement”),
dated
as of September 5, 2006 and effective as of the Closing Date, is made by and
between CLIENTLOGIC
OPERATING CORPORATION,
a
Delaware corporation (“Seller”),
and
INNOTRAC
CORPORATION,
a
Georgia corporation (“Buyer”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
Seller
and Buyer have entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement (the
“Purchase
Agreement”),
dated
as of September 5, 2006, pursuant to which the Buyer will acquire certain assets
of Seller as more particularly described in the Purchase Agreement (all
capitalized words and terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have
the
meanings ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement); and
WHEREAS,
in
order to provide for an efficient and orderly transition of ownership and
management of the Purchased Business, the parties hereto deem it to be
appropriate and in the best interests of the parties and have agreed that Seller
will provide certain transitional services to Buyer, all on the terms and
conditions set forth herein on an interim basis after the Effective Date (as
defined below);
NOW,
THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.
Provision
and Scope of Services.
Subject
to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, Seller shall provide to the
Buyer
or its Affiliates as reasonably directed by and at the request of Buyer the
support and services described on Schedule
A
attached
hereto which are reasonably necessary to support the transition of the Existing
Customer Contracts to the Buyer (the “Services”).
To
the extent that either party discovers a process or function that Seller was
performing or conducting prior to the Closing that is reasonably necessary
for
Buyer’s continued performance of the Existing Customer Contracts after the
Closing which is not described on Schedule
A,
Seller
agrees to negotiate in good faith the terms (financial or otherwise) upon which
Seller will perform such services for Buyer’s benefit and the parties shall
mutually agree to the appropriate revisions to Schedule
A
related
thereto.
2.
Term.
Subject
to Section
5
hereof,
the term of this Agreement shall be from the date hereof (the “Effective
Date”)
to and
including the one-year anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Term”).
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3.
Consideration.
Buyer
shall pay, and Seller shall accept, as consideration for the Services to be
rendered hereunder, as applicable, the amounts set forth on Schedule
B
attached
hereto for such Services rendered (such amounts hereinafter referred to as
the
“Costs
Allocated to Buyer”).
Schedule
B
shall be
updated by the parties hereto for any new Services added pursuant to
Section
1
above or
otherwise. To the extent that Buyer has provided notice to reduce Services
in
accordance with Section
7
hereof,
the Costs Allocated to Buyer shall be appropriately reduced for Services
provided subsequent to the effective date of the reduction of such Services.
4.
Payment
Terms.
(a) On
or
before the 10th
day of
the calendar month immediately following the calendar month in which Services
have been performed hereunder, (i) Seller shall submit in writing to Buyer
one
or more statements setting forth in reasonable detail the labor costs incurred
by Seller in connection with the provision of such Services for such prior
calendar month and which are to be paid by Buyer pursuant to Schedule B, and
(ii) Buyer shall submit in writing to Seller one or more statements setting
forth the revenue upon which the fees for such Services are to be determined
(and the amount of the fee so determined) in accordance with Schedule
B.
Buyer
shall pay the amounts due Seller for such Services, in full, by the
20th
day of
the calendar month next following the month in which the Services were
performed; provided,
however,
that if
either party in good faith disputes certain of the information set forth in
the
written statements received from the other party pursuant hereto (the fees
determined from such disputed information, the “Disputed
Fees”),
then
such party shall promptly give such other party written notice of such dispute
specifying in reasonable detail the basis therefor and Seller and Buyer shall
negotiate in good faith to resolve any such dispute. In the event Buyer and
Seller are unable to resolve any dispute regarding any such Disputed Fees within
5 days following notice of such dispute, such dispute shall be submitted to,
and
all issues having a bearing on such dispute shall be resolved in mediation
of
the senior most officers of Buyer and Seller respectively. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, Buyer shall be relieved of the obligation
to
pay any Disputed Fees until the good faith dispute relating thereto has been
resolved; provided, however, late charges pursuant to Section
4(b)
shall
apply to any amounts ultimately owed and Buyer shall promptly pay the portion
of
any fees not in dispute.
(b)
Any
amount not paid by Buyer when due shall be subject to a late payment fee
computed at a rate equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month. Buyer
agrees to pay Seller’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in
collection of any amount owed to Seller hereunder and not paid when due.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the
event Buyer fails to make a payment (other than with respect to Disputed Fees)
when due hereunder, and such failure continues for a period of 10 days following
delivery of notice to such party of such failure, Seller shall have the right
to
cease provision of Services until such overdue payment (and any applicable
late
payment fees accrued with respect thereto) is paid in full or to terminate
this
Agreement pursuant to Section
7(c).
Such
right of Seller shall not in any manner limit or prejudice any of Seller’s other
rights or remedies in the event of Buyer’s failure to make payments when due
hereunder.
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5.
Terms
for Provision of Services.
(a) Standard
of Care.
Subject
to applicable law and subject to appropriate alterations commensurate with
reductions in required Service hereunder and the orderly transition to Buyer’s
systems, Seller shall provide the Services to the Buyer in accordance with
the
terms and conditions of Existing Customer Contracts until such time as Buyer
provides these services directly under the Existing Customer Contracts,
exercising the same degree of care, priority and diligence as had been provided
by Seller in rendering such Services for its own operations prior to Closing
(and, if applicable, any specific requirements set forth on Schedule
A)
(the
“Standard
of Care”).
(b) Cooperation.
Subject
to Section
10,
Buyer
shall, in a timely manner, take all such actions as may be reasonably necessary
or desirable in order to enable or assist Seller in providing the Services,
including, but not limited to, (i) providing necessary information and specific
written authorizations and consents and (ii) providing to Seller access to
and
the right to use the COPS system and related equipment of Buyer as necessary
for
the performance of the Services hereunder for Buyer’s benefit. Seller shall be
relieved of its obligations hereunder to the extent that Buyer’s failure to take
any such action renders performance by Seller of such obligations unlawful
or
impracticable.
(c)
Maintenance
and Enhancements.
In
providing the Services hereunder, Seller shall maintain its equipment and
systems in the same manner and to the same extent as Seller did in its own
operations prior to the Effective Date and as otherwise reasonably requested
by
Buyer subject to the right of Seller to make appropriate alterations in the
level of maintenance and systems commensurate with reductions in required
Service hereunder and the orderly transition to Buyer’s systems.
(d)
Consents.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall not
be
obligated to provide any Service where the consent of a third party is
reasonably required for the provision of such Service. Seller and Buyer shall
use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any such consent, and Buyer
shall bear any and all costs associated with obtaining such consent. If the
parties are unable to obtain any such consent, Seller and Buyer shall cooperate
with one another (at Buyer’s expense) in good faith to implement a mutually
agreeable arrangement under which Buyer would obtain the benefits of such
Service.
(e)
Management
and Control.
Subject
to the Standard of Care and the other terms of this Agreement, management of
and
control over the provision of the Services (including, without limitation,
the
determination or designation at any time of the employees or other resources
of
Seller to be used in connection with the Services) shall reside with Seller
in
its reasonable discretion.
(f)
Mutual
Cooperation.
During
the Term, the parties shall reasonably cooperate in good faith with each other
(at Buyer’s expense) to facilitate an orderly transition of responsibility for
the Services from Seller to Buyer.
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6.
Right
of Access and Use.
(a)
Seller
hereby grants to Buyer the right to access and use Seller’s computing systems
and networks necessary for Buyer to receive the benefit of the Services, in
the
sole manner described below, and for the sole purpose of operating and managing
the Purchased Business and facilitating the orderly transition of the ownership
and administration of the Purchased Business pursuant to the Purchase Agreement
during the Term. Such computing systems and networks of Seller shall be
cumulatively described as the “Transition
Period Systems.”
(i) Buyer
agrees that all its approved users will accept and abide by all reasonable
Terms
of Use, Privacy and Security Policy required by Seller (“UPSP”)
related to the Buyer’s use of the Seller’s Transition Period Systems and Buyer
shall be responsible for its employees’ acceptance of and compliance with the
UPSP. Notwithstanding anything therein to the contrary, Buyer agrees that
neither Buyer nor any of its employees or users shall: (A) take any action
which
would result in the destruction, alteration or loss of any information contained
therein or in any of the Seller’s Transition Period System; (B) introduce any
computer viruses or other harmful software programs which may damage the
Seller’s Transition Period System; (C) attempt in any way to determine the
source code of any proprietary purchased or licensed software used in the
Seller’s Transition Period Systems, or modify, disassemble, reverse assemble,
decompile, reverse engineer or create derivative works based on such proprietary
purchased or licensed software; (D) use the Seller’s Transition Period Systems
for any purposes other than as permitted by this Agreement; (E) remove any
proprietary notices, labels or marks on such proprietary purchased or licensed
software; or (F) disclose (except as otherwise permitted by subsection (b)
below) any of the Seller’s Proprietary Information (defined below) to any other
person or entity.
(ii)
Buyer’s
access to Seller’s Transition Period Systems shall be conditional on each
Buyer’s user reading, signing and adhering to Seller’s UPSP. Buyer understands
that its users shall be on the Seller’s network(s) and agrees to ensure its
employees do not attempt to access any other applications or servers of Seller
other than those expressly permitted hereunder.
(b) Intellectual
Property Ownership.
The
Seller’s Transition Period Systems include proprietary purchased software. The
Seller’s Transition Period Systems and all components thereof, as well as all
trade secrets, know-how, methods of doing business, business logic, inventions,
designs, and other intellectual property rights relating thereto, whether made
available to Buyer prior to or after the Closing (the “Seller’s
Proprietary Information”)
are
confidential and proprietary information of Seller, are not part of the
Purchased Business, and shall at all times be and remain the sole and exclusive
property of Seller or the original vendor, as appropriate, and Buyer shall
have
no right, title or interest therein or thereto except as to the right to access
granted herein subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller’s
UPSP, the requirements of any applicable data privacy laws, and the terms and
conditions of any third party license agreement relating to any component of
the
Seller’s Transition Period Systems licensed from a third party; it being
understood that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any custom
developed software developed by Seller (or derivates thereof) used in connection
with the Purchased Business and to be assigned or sub-licensed to Buyer as
pursuant hereto shall not constitute Seller’s Proprietary Information hereunder.
Buyer shall have no right to transfer, sublicense, rent, distribute or grant
any
rights in the Seller Proprietary Information in any form to any other person
or
entity. Buyer shall have no rights to any of Seller’s trademarks, trade names or
brands used in connection with the Seller’s Transition Period
Systems.
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7.
Termination.
(a)
Automatic
Termination.
Subject
to Sections
2
and
5,
this
Agreement will automatically terminate at the expiration of the Term.
(b) Early
Termination of Services.
Each
party acknowledges that the primary purpose of this Agreement is for Seller
to
provide the Services on an interim basis until the Buyer can perform the
Services for itself or acquire the Services from a third party vendor, on an
orderly transition basis. Accordingly, Buyer shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts to take such action as shall be necessary for it to provide
the Services for itself or acquire the Services from a third party vendor within
the Term. From time to time, the Buyer may, upon prior written notice to Seller,
specify any Services it no longer requires (a “Cut-Off
Notice”).
The
Buyer shall have no obligation to pay for any Services specified in the Cut-Off
Notice rendered after the effective date of the Cut-Off Notice; provided,
however,
that if
in connection with the cut off of the Services subject to such Cut-Off Notice
Seller is obligated to give any termination notice to any third party, then
Buyer shall continue to pay for such Services until the earlier of (i) 30 days
following the date of such Cut-Off Notice and (ii) the earliest date upon which
Seller’s termination notice to such third party is effective. A Cut-Off Notice
shall be irrevocable, and, accordingly, from and after the effective date of
a
Cut-Off Notice, Seller shall no longer have any obligation to provide to the
Buyer the Services covered by such Cut-Off Notice.
(c) Termination
for Payment Breach.
If
Buyer fails to pay any amount (other than any good faith dispute of Disputed
Fees for so long as the dispute relating thereto is un-resolved) due to Seller
hereunder when due, Seller may terminate this Agreement upon written notice
to
Buyer, unless Buyer cures such breach within 5 days after such notice by payment
in full of the amount due together with any late fee payable in connection
therewith under Section
4.
(d)
Termination
for Non-Payment Breach.
If
either Seller or Buyer (the “Defaulting
Party”)
fails
to adequately perform in any material respect any of its material obligations
under this Agreement (other than a breach by Buyer of a payment obligation
hereunder), whether voluntarily or involuntarily, the other party (the
“Non-Defaulting
Party”)
may
terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to the Defaulting Party
that it has failed to perform such obligation under this Agreement, unless
the
Defaulting Party cures such breach within 10 days after such notice to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Non-Defaulting Party.
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8.
Effect
of Termination.
Upon
termination of any Service hereunder or upon termination of this Agreement
in
accordance with its terms, Seller shall have no further obligation to provide
the terminated Service or, in the case of termination of this Agreement, to
provide any Services or to perform any other obligation hereunder, and Buyer
shall have no further obligation to purchase any terminated Service, or in
the
case of termination of this Agreement, to purchase any Services or to perform
any other obligation hereunder; provided,
however,
that
the termination of any such Service or the termination of this Agreement shall
not relieve a party of its obligations to comply with the provisions of this
Agreement which have accrued prior to the effective date of such termination.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of Sections
4,
6(b),
11
and
16
shall
survive termination of this Agreement as to any Service or as to all Services
in
accordance with their terms.
9.
Independent
Contractor.
Each
party shall be an independent contractor in the performance of its obligations
hereunder and shall have no authority to bind the other or its affiliates with
respect to third parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall establish or be deemed
to have established any fiduciary relationship between the parties hereto.
The
parties’ respective rights and obligations hereunder shall be limited to the
contractual rights and obligations expressly set forth herein on the terms
and
conditions set forth herein.
10. Force
Majeure.
Neither
party shall be in default of its obligations hereunder (other than a breach
of a
payment obligation) for any delays or failure in performance resulting from
any
cause or circumstance beyond such party’s reasonable control as long as the
party exercises commercially reasonable efforts to perform its obligations
in a
timely manner. A party that is unable to fulfill any of its obligations
hereunder due to any such cause or circumstance beyond such party’s reasonable
control shall (i) promptly after the occurrence thereof give notice to the
other
party with details of such cause or circumstance and (ii) use its commercially
reasonable efforts to remedy such cause or circumstance as promptly as
practicable and to thereupon promptly resume performance. If any such occurrence
prevents Seller from providing any of the Services, Seller shall cooperate with
Buyer in obtaining, at Buyer’s sole expense, an alternative source for the
affected Services, and Buyer shall be released from any payment obligation
with
respect to such Services during the period of such force majeure
event.
11.
Limitation
of Liability; Indemnification.
(a) Buyer
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Seller Indemnified Parties
from and against (i) all liabilities, obligations and damages paid, suffered
or
incurred by the Seller Indemnified Parties arising out of or in connection
with
a breach by Buyer of this Agreement and (ii) all other liabilities, obligations
and damages paid, suffered or incurred by the Seller Indemnified Parties arising
out of or in connection with the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement,
other than the obligations of Seller under this Agreement and other than
liabilities, obligations or damages described in this clause (ii) resulting
from
the willful breach by Seller of this Agreement or the willful misconduct or
gross negligence by any Seller Indemnified Party.
(b) Seller
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified Parties
from
and against all liabilities, obligations and damages paid, suffered or incurred
by the Buyer Indemnified Parties arising out of or in connection with a breach
by Seller of this Agreement.
(c)
Any
indemnification claims made hereunder shall be made in accordance with the
procedure set forth in Section
10.05
of the
Purchase Agreement and subject to the restrictions and limitations contained
in
Sections
10.04
and
10.06
of the
Purchase Agreement.
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(d) The
provisions of this Section
11
shall be
the exclusive remedy of the parties hereto against any other party with respect
to matters arising under or in connection with this Agreement and the Services.
Each party acknowledges that no claim for indemnification shall be made under
the Purchase Agreement with respect to matters arising under or in connection
with this Agreement and the Services.
(e) Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither party shall have any
liability, direct or indirect, under or in respect of this Agreement under
any
theory of tort, contract, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory,
to any Indemnified Party, except as set forth in Section
11
of this
Agreement, and neither party shall be liable under this Section
11
under
any circumstances for any consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, lost
profits or damages determined as a multiple of income, revenue or the
like.
12.
Severability.
Any
provision hereof which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction will,
as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and
any
such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction will not invalidate
or
render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent
permitted by applicable law, the parties hereto waive any provision of law
which
renders any such provision prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.
13.
Notices
and Invoices.
All
notices and other communications (other than invoices) required or permitted
to
be given or delivered hereunder shall be given in accordance with Section
12.01
of the
Purchase Agreement.
14.
Governing
Law; Amendment.
This
Agreement may be amended at any time but only by a written amendment executed
on
behalf of Seller and Buyer. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
and enforced in accordance with the internal Laws of the State of Delaware
without reference to choice of law rules thereof.
15.
Waiver
of Jury Trial.
THE
PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY
IN
ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
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16.
Confidentiality.
Each
party shall keep confidential and to cause its Affiliates and their respective
officers, directors, employees and representatives to keep confidential the
Schedules to this Agreement and all information received from the other party
regarding the Services or the business and affairs of the other party, including
any information received with respect to the Buyer or Seller, and to use such
information only for the purposes set forth in this Agreement (including,
without limitation, to support conducting the Purchased Business during the
Term) unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the disclosing party; provided,
however, confidential information hereunder shall not include such information:
(i) previously known on a nonconfidential basis by the receiving party; (ii)
in
the public domain through no fault of the receiving party; (iii) later lawfully
acquired by the receiving party from sources other than the disclosing party
not
in violation of any confidentiality obligation. In the event a receiving party
is required by any court or legislative or administrative body (by oral
questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoena,
civil investigation demand or similar process) to disclose any confidential
information provided pursuant to this Agreement, the receiving party shall
provide the disclosing party with prompt notice of such requirement in order
to
afford the disclosing party an opportunity to seek an appropriate protective
order or other remedy. However, if the disclosing party is unable to obtain
or
does not seek such protective order and the receiving party required to disclose
the confidential information is, in the opinion of its counsel, legally
compelled to disclose such confidential information, disclosure of such
information may be made without liability under this Agreement. The covenants
in
this Section
16
shall
survive any termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from
the date such termination becomes effective.
17.
Facsimile
Signature; Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
be
deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this
Agreement or the terms hereof to produce or account for more than one of such
counterparts and any such counterpart may be delivered by facsimile.
18.
Captions.
The
titles, captions and table of contents contained in this Agreement are inserted
herein only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define,
limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any
provision hereof. Unless otherwise specified to the contrary, all references
to
Articles and Sections are references to Exhibits to this Agreement and all
references to Schedules are references to Schedules to this Agreement.
19.
Provisions
Unaffected.
Nothing
contained in this Agreement shall affect the rights and obligations of the
parties under to the Purchase Agreement.
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WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
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D-9
Schedule
A
Services
Scope
of
Services: Seller agrees to provide transition Services to Buyer to support
the
Existing Customer Contracts. Each party acknowledges that the primary purpose
of
this Agreement is for Seller to provide the Services on an interim basis until
the Buyer can perform the Services for itself or acquire the Services from
a
third party vendor, on an orderly transition basis. Accordingly, Buyer shall
use
its commercially reasonable efforts to take such action as shall be necessary
for it to provide the Services for itself or acquire the Services from a third
party vendor during the Term.
A.
New
Service Requests:
Any
requests for new services must be approved and agreed upon in writing by both
parties including agreements as to performance timing and cost estimates. New
services requests will be quoted and performed by the Seller and paid for by
the
Buyer on a time and material basis. New services requests include the
following:
1.
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New
requests for proposals and related cost and/or
prices.
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2.
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New
functionality or enhancements to Existing Customer
Contracts.
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3.
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New
equipment purchases
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4.
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New
service offerings
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5.
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New
pricing for Existing Customer Contracts or new customer
contracts.
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6.
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New
hire employees.
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B.
Contact Center Management :
Seller
will provide to Buyer contact center management services in accordance with
the
terms and conditions of Existing Customer Contracts until such time as Buyer
provides these services directly under the Existing Customer Contracts, but
in
no event longer than 150 days from the Closing Date. Seller
will maintain utilization of agents based on call volumes (including client
forecasts) in a manner that is consistent with past practice. Buyer and Seller
shall mutually agree on a methodology to determine the number of required seats.
The baseline for such methodology shall be equal to the number of agents working
on the Motorola, Kensington, National Geographic and Neotech accounts as of
September 1, 2006.
C.
Item Processing:
Seller
will provide to Buyer item processing services in accordance with the terms
and
conditions of Existing Customer Contracts until such time as Buyer provides
these services directly under the Existing Customer Contracts, but in no event
longer than one year from the Closing Date. Seller commits to providing service
levels consistent with past practice.
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D.
Remote Access:
Seller
will provide Buyer remote access from Buyer Contact Centers to the Seller Order
Management and related systems described below for one calendar year from the
Closing Date at Buyer’s cost:
1.
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COPS
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2.
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Dover
/ MOMS
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3.
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Continuity
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4.
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Orion
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5.
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Data
Warehouse support of all current MS
reporting
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6.
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Elite
Billing
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E.
IT
Support:
Seller
will provide ongoing IT Support with the Buffalo/Milford/Bloomfield operations
staff for one year from the Closing Date for all systems necessary to provide
services under Existing Customer Contracts(included in transaction fee structure
as set forth in Schedule B): IT Support is defined as the required operational
services, data center services and monitoring to continue status quo operations
for the Existing Customer Contracts but excluding services listed in Section
A
“New Services Requests”. IT Support includes the following:
1.
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Order
Management Systems
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2.
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File
Transfer
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3.
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Database
Administration and support
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4.
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Hosting
of all necessary Order Management and related systems, servers, databases,
middleware and support services (FTP, Middleware Services, Paymentech,
etc)
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5.
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Web
Site Hosting for Microsoft e-commerce
systems
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6.
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Elite
Billing System access, support and
maintenance
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7.
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Address
Validation / Standardization
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8.
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Tax
Calculation
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9.
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Setup
and configuration in accordance with Existing Customer
Contracts
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F.
Usage / Access:
I. Seller
will provide usage and access for all Transition Period Systems to support
the
Existing Customer Contracts for one year from the Closing Date: These Transition
Period Systems includes usage/access to the following:
1.
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Data
Warehouse Business Objects/Oracle
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2.
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File
Transfer and Middleware
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3.
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Payment
Processing
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4.
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Web
Site Hosting for Microsoft ecommerce
systems
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5.
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Vantive
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6.
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Web
Services
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7.
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Mirrus/Max
Print
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8.
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e
share (for customer’s customers
email)
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9.
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Informix,
which is a database
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10.
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Elite,
which is an application that is used to store the perpetual inventory
as
well as some billing functionality
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11.
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TaxWare,
which is a software application that is used to calculate sales tax
on an
order
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12.
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Group
1, which is a software application that is used to standardize the
“xxxx
to” and “ship to” addresses on an
order
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13.
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Xxxxx
(Techsys), which is a software application that is used to build
the
customer service agent data entry screens
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14. | PKMS and related Database licenses from Manhattan Associates |
15. | Xxxx Magic (Jet Forms) |
Seller
is
permitted to utilize the PKMS and related Database licenses from Manhattan
Associates and Xxxx Magic (Jet Forms) (collectively, the “Ancillary Third Party
Software”) through its own applicable license agreements. Although the Ancillary
Third Party Software proposes to be transferred or otherwise procured on Buyer’s
behalf pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, if such transfer or procurement
is
not permitted, Buyer will need to acquire its own licenses directly from the
applicable third parties to utilize the Ancillary Third Party Software. The
parties hereby acknowledge and agree that Seller shall not be held liable for
any third party’s refusal to transfer or otherwise allow procurement on Buyer’s
behalf of the Ancillary Third Party Software or Buyer’s inability to obtain
independent licenses to utilize the Ancillary Third Party Software.
II. COPS
utilizes the following third party software applications to support the OMS
functionally: (i) Informix, which is a database; (ii) Elite, which is an
application that is used to store the perpetual inventory as well as some
billing functionality; (iii) TaxWare, which is a software application that
is
used to calculate sales tax on an order; (iv) Group 1, which is a software
application that is used to standardize the “xxxx to” and “ship to” addresses on
an order; and (v) Xxxxx (Techsys), which is a software application that is
used
to build the customer service agent data entry screens (collectively, the “COPS
Third Party Software”). Seller is permitted to utilize the COPS Third Party
Software through its own applicable license agreements. Buyer will need to
acquire its own licenses directly from the applicable third party to utilize
the
COPS Third Party Software.
III.
If
at the
end of one year from the Closing Date, the Buyer has not yet concluded its
transition from the Transition Period Systems or the COPS Third Party Software
to its own systems solution or acquired a systems solution from a third party
vendor, on an orderly transition basis (“the Transition”), then Seller agrees
to: (i) negotiate in good faith with Buyer to utilize Seller’s “Business Partner
Zone” and (ii) extend the period of time in which Seller provides usage/access
to the Transition Period Systems or the COPS Third Party Software in order
to
assist Buyer in completing the Transition. “Business Partner Zone” shall be
defined as an access point into Seller’s infrastructure thereby allowing Buyer
the capability to continue usage/access to the Transition Period Systems and/or
the COPS Third Party Software.
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G.
Customer Conversion and Transfer:
The
Seller will work with the Buyer in the transition of services provided under
the
Existing Customer Contracts to the Buyer’s systems under Buyer’s reasonable
direction. This effort will be led by the Buyer, and the Buyer and Seller will
collaborate in good faith toward mutually agreed milestones with the appropriate
resources of Seller and Buyer as it relates to the following:
1.
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detail
gap analysis during system conversion
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2.
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gathering
Functional requirements
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3.
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reporting
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4.
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provide
documented call center scripts
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5.
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train
the trainer collaboration
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6.
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Extract
necessary data from source systems and load into INOC file layout
for
final data conversion
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7.
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development
of test plans and scripts
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8.
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Web
site migration - Seller will provide access to team providing services
today in Buffalo
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9.
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Finance
support for billing migration
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10.
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Support
Item Processing capabilities and interfaces—Seller will provide Buyer
appropriate access to Seller’s team providing item processing services
currently
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11.
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Support
the Transfer of AS400 environment to INOC data
center
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Schedule
B
Costs
Allocated to Buyer
A.
Contact
Center Management (“CCM”) Services:
The
Services relating to CCM shall include only those necessary for compliance
with
Existing Customer Contracts, which Services shall be provided by Seller at
actual labor cost for customer service representatives plus $562.00 per seat
per
month.
B.
Item
Processing (“IP”) Services:
The
Services set forth on Schedule A relating to IP include only those necessary
for
compliance with Existing Customer Contracts, which Services shall be provided
at
Seller’s actual labor costs plus 23% of Net Revenues (for purposes of this
Agreement, “Net Revenues” shall mean all gross revenues determined in accordance
with GAAP generated from those Services performed during the month net of pass
through costs, such as freight and supplies for the existing
customers).
C. Information
Technology (“IT”) Support:
1.
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The
Services set forth on Schedule A relating to Warehouse Management
(“WMS”)
include only those necessary for compliance with Existing Customer
Contracts, which Services shall be provided at 0.45% of revenue associated
with fulfillment services.
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The
Services set forth on Schedule A relating to COPS (OMS for Microsoft)
include only those necessary for compliance with Existing Customer
Contracts , which shall be provided at 0.50% of revenue
associated with call center
services.
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The
Services set forth on Schedule A relating to Continuity include only
those
necessary for compliance with Existing Customer Contracts , which
shall be
provided at 1.62% of revenue associated with call center
services.
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4.
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The
Services set forth on Schedule A relating to Milford OMS include
only
those necessary for compliance with Existing Customer Contracts ,
which
shall be provided at 0.64% of
revenue associated with call center
services.
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5.
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Excludes
Section A “New Service Requests” as set forth in this Schedule A.
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D.
For
greater clarity, if more than one system is used to support or otherwise service
any new or existing customer during the Term, the costs set forth in this
Schedule B shall be additive (e.g. if both WMS and COPS are utilized, the
monthly costs would be 0.45% of fulfillment services revenue (WMS) plus 0.50%
of
call center services revenue).
D-14
Exhibit
“E”
NON-COMPETITION
AGREEMENT
THIS
NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”)
is
entered into and effective
as of 11-1,
2006
(the
“Effective
Date”),
by and between INNOTRAC CORPORATION,
a Georgia corporation (the “Company”), and XXXXXX X.
XXXXXXXX, an individual
(“Xxxxxxxx”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
Xxxxxxxx currently serves as the Executive Vice President of ClientLogic
Operating
Corporation (“ClientLogic”),
which
is engaged, among other things, in the business of providing certain letter
shop
services, pick, pack and ship services and warehouse management services
including, without limitation, consumer fulfillment, retail distribution,
kitting and assembly,
reverse logistics, inventory management, shipping induction, tilt tray package
sortation,
inbound/outbound freight management and vendor managed inventory services,
as
well
as,
variable laser digital printing, mailing label printing, digital printing,
print-on-demand, distribution
of stored value/data cards, cutting, scoring and inserting, finishing and
bindery, labeling
and tabbing and mail co-mingling/pre-sort services (through outside vendors)
at
Seller’s facility located at 0000 X Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx 00000 (the
“Purchased
Business”);
WHEREAS,
pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 5,
2006,
by
and among the Company and ClientLogic (the “Purchase
Agreement”),
Company is acquiring
all right, title and interest in and to certain assets of ClientLogic relating
to the Purchased
Business (such agreement, as well as any transactions entered into or
contemplated in connection
with the Purchase Agreement being collectively referred to as the
“Contemplated
Transactions”);
WHEREAS,
Xxxxxxxx will benefit materially from the Contemplated Transactions as a
continuing
shareholder of ClientLogic and is familiar with, and knowledgeable about,
the
business
operations of ClientLogic; and
WHEREAS,
the Company would not be willing to enter into the Purchase Agreement
unless,
and it is a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to consummate
the Contemplated
Transactions that, Xxxxxxxx enters into this Agreement, pursuant to which
Xxxxxxxx
will agree, subject to certain exceptions, to refrain from directly or
indirectly competing
with the Purchased Business, all in accordance with the terms and conditions
set
forth below.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants
herein contained,
and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of
which are
acknowledged by each signatory hereto, the parties covenant and agree as
follows:
1.
Definitions.
All
capitalized terms used, but not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement. For purposes of
this
Agreement,
the following terms shall have the meanings specified or referred to in this
Section.
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1.1.
“Affiliates”
shall
mean any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or other
entity or association, directly or indirectly, through one or more
intermediaries, controlling, controlled
by, or under common control with the Company. The term “control,” as used in the
immediately
preceding sentence, means, with respect to a corporation the right to exercise,
directly
or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting rights attributable
to the controlled
corporation, and, with respect to any individual, partnership, trust, other
entity or association,
the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the
direction of the
management or policies of the controlled entity.
1.2.
“Person”
means
any individual, corporation (including, by way of example
only and without limitation, any nonprofit corporation), general or limited
partnership, limited
liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization,
labor union or other
entity or governmental body.
2.
Noncompetition.
Subject
to and effective upon the Closing and as an inducement
to the Company to execute the Purchase Agreement and complete the Contemplated
Transactions,
Xxxxxxxx agrees that for a period of two (2) years from the Closing Date,
he
will not,
directly or indirectly;
2.1.
engage
in
any business that (i) provides the services comprising the Purchased
Business to Existing Customers or (ii) provides Customer Care Services or
Item
Processing
Services to Existing Customers’ programs (collectively, the “Prohibited
Services”),
including owning or controlling any financial interest in any Person which
is so
engaged; or
2.2.
consult
with, advise or assist in any way, whether or not for consideration,
any
Person which is now, or is at the time in which Xxxxxxxx is so consulting,
advising or assisting,
a competitor of the Company in any aspect with respect to the Prohibited
Services, including,
but not limited to, soliciting Existing Customers or otherwise serving as
an
intermediary
for any such competitor of the Purchased Business with Existing
Customers;
provided,
however,
that
the foregoing shall not prohibit (i) the ownership of securities of corporations
which are listed on a national securities exchange or traded in the national
over the counter market in an amount which shall not exceed five percent
(5%) of
the outstanding shares of
any
such corporation; (ii) the ownership of securities of Client Development
Services, ClientLogic,
Onex ClientLogic Holdings LLC, 1000 Trails, or any of their respective
Affiliates (the “Excepted Businesses”), or (iii) Xxxxxxxx accepting and engaging
in part time or full time employment,
a consultancy or a board of directors or equivalent position with any one
or
more of the
Excepted Businesses or any other business organization(s) if Xxxxxxxx does
not
personally provide
services to the business unit or entity of such other business organization(s)
that is engaged
in providing Prohibited Services. The parties agree that the geographic scope
of
this covenant not to compete shall extend throughout the United States. The
parties agree that the Company
may sell, assign or otherwise transfer this covenant not to compete, in whole
or
in part, to
any
Person that purchases all or substantially all of the Purchased Business
or the
Purchased Assets (as such terms are defined in the Purchase Agreement). In
the
event a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the provisions of
this
covenant not to compete are excessively broad as to duration, geographical
scope
or activity, it is expressly agreed that this covenant not to compete
shall be construed so that the remaining provisions shall not be affected,
but
shall remain
in
full force and effect, and any
such
over broad provisions shall be deemed, without further
action on the part of any Person, to be modified, amended and/or limited,
but
only to the extent
necessary to render the same valid and enforceable in such jurisdiction.
It is
understood and
agreed that Xxxxxxxx shall not have violated the covenants set forth herein
in
any way as a result of ClientLogic performing its obligations under the
Transition Services Agreement or by virtue
of
his employment by ClientLogic or its Affiliates.
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3.
Confidentiality.
Xxxxxxxx shall not at any time subsequent to the Closing and prior
to
the second (2nd) anniversary of this Agreement, except (i) in preparing,
filing
and responding
to inquiries regarding governmental and tax reports and filings; (ii) in
connection with
seeking legal advice from Xxxxxxxx’x legal counsel with respect to the
interpretation of the provisions
of this Agreement; and (iii) as explicitly requested by Buyer, use for any
purpose, disclose
to any Person or make copies of documents, tapes, discs, programs or other
information storage
media (“records”)
containing, any confidential information concerning the Purchased Business,
the Purchased Assets or the Existing Customer Contracts, which information
is
proprietary
to the Purchased Business, is not generally known by the public and has value
to
the Company as a result thereof (“Confidential
Information”).
For
purposes hereof, “Confidential Information”
may include, without limitation, the purchase price paid pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement,
customer and vendor lists and related information, information concerning
Company’s
processes, products, costs, prices, sales, marketing and distribution methods,
properties
and assets, liabilities, finances, employees, and any other information not
previously disclosed
to the public directly by Company, in each case, limited to the foregoing
used
in the Purchased
Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Xxxxxxxx shall have no liability
to the
Company
with respect to any Confidential Information which Xxxxxxxx can prove: (i)
was
in the public
domain at the time it was disclosed or has entered the public domain through
no
fault of Xxxxxxxx;
(ii) was known to Xxxxxxxx, without restriction, at the time of disclosure
as
demonstrated
by information in existence at the time of disclosure; (iii) is disclosed
with
the prior
written approval of the Company, or (iv) is disclosed pursuant to the order
or
requirement of
a
court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however,
that Xxxxxxxx shall provide prompt notice of such order or requirement to
the
Company to enable the Company to
seek a
protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
4.
Remedies.
Xxxxxxxx agrees that the provisions and restrictions contained in this Agreement
are necessary to protect the legitimate continuing interests of the Company
and
its Affiliates
after the Closing Date, and that any violation or breach of those provisions
may
result in
irreparable injury to the Company and its Affiliates for which a remedy at
law
would be inadequate
and that, in addition to any relief at law which may be available to Company
for
such violation or breach and regardless of any other provision contained
in the
Purchase Agreement or this Agreement, Company shall be entitled to injunctive
and other equitable relief as a court may grant
after considering the intent of the Agreement. The rights and remedies of
the
parties to this
Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Xxxxxxxx acknowledges that
the
provisions hereof
are reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve the Purchased Business.
The
Company
and its Affiliates could be irreparably damaged if Xxxxxxxx were to breach
the
covenants
set forth herein.
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5.
Notices.
All
notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall
be
given in writing and shall be: (a)
personally delivered; (b) sent by telecopier or facsimile
transmission; or (c) sent to the parties at their respective addresses indicated
herein by registered
or certified U.S. mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by
private overnight
mail courier service. The respective addresses to be used for all such notices,
demands or requests are as follows:
If
to Company:
|
Innotrac
Corporation
|
0000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
|
|
Xxxxxx,
XX 00000
|
|
Attention:
General Counsel
|
|
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
|
|
with
a required copy to:
|
Xxxxxx
& Xxxxxx LLP
|
2700
International Tower
|
|
000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx XX
|
|
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
|
|
Attention:
Xxxxxx X. Hussle
|
|
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
|
|
If
to Xxxxxxxx:
|
Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxx
|
0000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
|
|
Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000
|
|
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
|
|
with
a required copy to:
|
Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
|
0000
Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
|
|
Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000
|
|
Attention:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
|
|
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
|
or
to
such other person or address as Xxxxxxxx shall furnish to Company in
writing.
If
personally delivered, such communication shall be deemed delivered upon actual
receipt;
if electronically transmitted pursuant to this paragraph, such communication
shall be deemed delivered the next business day after transmission (and sender
shall bear the burden of proof of delivery); if sent by overnight courier
pursuant to this paragraph, such communication shall
be
deemed delivered upon receipt; and if sent by U.S. mail pursuant to this
paragraph, such communication
shall be deemed delivered as of the date of delivery indicated on the receipt
issued
by
the relevant postal service, or, if the addressee fails or refuses to accept
delivery, as of the
date
of such failure or refusal. Any party to this Agreement may change its address
for the purposes
of this Agreement by giving notice thereof in accordance with this
Section.
6.
Further
Assurances.
From
time to time, at the Company’s request
and
without further
consideration, Xxxxxxxx will execute and deliver to the Company such documents,
instruments
and consents and take such other action as the Company may reasonably request
in
order to consummate more effectively the transactions contemplated hereby and
to
discharge the covenants
of Xxxxxxxx.
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7.
Waiver.
No
failure on the part of the Company to object to or complain of any breach
or
default of this Agreement by Xxxxxxxx or to take any other action with respect
thereto, irrespective
of how long such failure may continue, shall constitute or be deemed a waiver
of
that
or
of any other breach or default. No waiver by the Company of any breach or
default on the
part
of Xxxxxxxx shall be effective unless set forth in writing and executed by
the
Company, and
any
such waiver shall operate only as a waiver of the particular breach or default
specified in such
written waiver and shall not be effective as a waiver of any other subsequent
breach or default
on the part of Xxxxxxxx.
8.
Assignment,
Successors, No Third-Party Rights and
Identity of Parties. Except
as
expressly provided herein, the rights and obligations of a party hereunder
may
not be assigned, transferred or encumbered without the prior written consent
of
the other parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit
of, and be enforceable by the respective successors
and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. Nothing contained herein shall
be
deemed to
confer
upon any other Person any right or remedy under or by reason of this Agreement;
provided,
however that all Affiliates of the Company shall be and are intended and direct
third party
beneficiaries to this Agreement.
9.
Severability.
If any
provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by
any
court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will
remain in full force
and
effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only
in
part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held
invalid or unenforceable.
10.
Section
Headings; Construction.
The
headings of sections in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and
will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references
to “Section” or “Sections” refer to the corresponding section or sections of
this Agreement.
All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or
number as
the
circumstances require. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the word “including”
does not
limit
the preceding words or terms.
11.
Time
of the Essence.
With
regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred
to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.
12.
Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the
internal laws of the State of Texas excluding any choice of law rules that
may
direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Subject to the
provisions of Section 14, the parties
hereby stipulate that any action or other legal proceeding arising under or
in
connection with
this
Agreement may be commenced and prosecuted in its entirety in the federal or
state courts
having jurisdiction over Dallas, Texas, each party hereby submitting to the
personal jurisdiction
thereof, and the parties agree not to raise the objection that such courts
are
not a convenient
forum. Process and pleadings mailed to a party at the address provided in
Section 5 shall
be
deemed properly served and accepted for all purposes.
13.
Counterparts;
Facsimile.
This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
all of which when fully executed and delivered by all parties hereto and taken
together
shall constitute a single agreement, binding against each of the parties. To
the
maximum
extent permitted by law or by any applicable governmental authority, any
document may
be
signed and transmitted by facsimile with the same validity as if it were an
ink-signed document.
Each signatory below represents and warrants by his or her signature that he
or
she is duly authorized (on behalf of the respective entity for which such
signatory has acted) to execute and
deliver this instrument and any other document related to this transaction,
thereby fully binding
each such respective entity.
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14.
Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior
written and oral
agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the subject
matter of this Agreement.
This Agreement may not be amended except by a written agreement executed by
the
party
to be charged with the amendment.
15.
Miscellaneous
Provisions.
The
parties hereto agree that the restrictions on competition,
solicitation and disclosure in this Agreement are fair, reasonable and necessary
for the
protection of the interests of the Company. It is the intention of the parties
only to restrict the activities
of Xxxxxxxx as necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the
Company, and
nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent Xxxxxxxx from continuing
in business during
or
after the term of this Agreement in lines of business or geographical areas
not
subject to
this
Agreement. If any restriction set forth in this Agreement is found by any court
of competent
jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it extends for too long a period of
time or over too great a range of activities or in too broad a geographic area,
then such court is hereby authorized
by the undersigned parties to reform the offending restriction to render it
enforceable even
if
in a modified form.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of
the
date first written above.
“Company”
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INNOTRAC CORPORATION, a Georgia corporation | |
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By: | ||
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Its: | CEO | |
“Xxxxxxxx” | ||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, an individual |
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Exhibit
“F”
LICENSE
AGREEMENT
This
is a
License Agreement (this “Agreement”) made this 5th day of September 2006 but
effective as of the Closing Date, between ClientLogic Operating Corporation,
a
Delaware Corporation (“Licensor”), and Innotrac Corporation, a Georgia
corporation (“Licensee”).
WHEREAS,
Licensor and Licensee have entered into that certain Asset Purchase Agreement
dated as of September 5, 2006 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”); capitalized
terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings
assigned to such terms in the Asset Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS,
the
Asset Purchase Agreement contemplates that Licensor will grant a license for
the
Licensed Intellectual Property to Licensee, subject to the terms of this
Agreement;
NOW,
THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, it is hereby agreed:
1.
Entire
Agreement. This
Agreement, together with all appendices or other attachments referenced herein,
constitutes the entire agreement between Licensor and Licensee and supersedes
all proposals, oral and written, between the parties on this subject.
2.
Licensed
Intellectual Property Licensed; Services; Term.
(a) License.
Licensor hereby grants Licensee a royalty-free, nonexclusive and nontransferable
worldwide license to use the Licensed Intellectual Property and the hardware
associated therewith (the “Hardware”), each as more particularly described in
Appendix
A.
Licensee may use the Licensed Intellectual Property and Hardware solely for
Licensee’s own internal business operations related to the Purchased Business.
Licensee may not permit any other party to use the Licensed Intellectual
Property or Hardware and shall not use the Licensed Intellectual Property or
Hardware to provide any sort of service bureau or other service for use by
or
the benefit of third parties. Licensee shall be permitted, however, to modify,
change, reverse engineer or allow third parties to access, modify, change or
reverse engineer the Licensed Intellectual Property.
(b) Term.
The
term of the license granted hereunder shall be for an initial term of one year
and shall be automatically extended for successive six (6) month periods unless
either party gives written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days
prior
to the expiration of the initial term or any extension thereof.
3.
Delivery
and Installation.
Licensor shall deliver the Licensed Intellectual Property at such times, places
and order of delivery as shall be reasonably acceptable to Licensor and
Licensee. Licensor shall not provide installation or integration services except
as contemplated by the Transition Services Agreement.
4.
Copies
of Licensed Intellectual Property.
Licensee shall have the right to make one additional copy of the Licensed
Intellectual Property as a back-up copy for its internal use, subject to the
restrictions on use and disclosure set forth herein.
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5.
Termination.
(a) Default.
Either
party has the right to terminate this Agreement if the other party breaches
or
is in default of any obligation hereunder, which default is incapable of cure
or
which, being capable of cure, has not been cured within ten (10) days after
receipt of notice of such default from the non-defaulting party or within such
additional cure period as the non-defaulting party may authorize.
(b) Acts
of Insolvency. A
party
may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other, and may regard
the
other party as in default of this Agreement, if the other party becomes
insolvent, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, suffers
or
permits the appointment of a receiver for its business or assets, becomes
subject to any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law whether
domestic or foreign, or has wound up or liquidated, voluntarily or otherwise.
(c) Rights
and Obligations of the Parties on Termination.
In the
event that this Agreement is terminated, each party shall return to the other
all papers, materials, and other properties of the other party then in its
possession. In addition, Licensee shall return to Licensor all copies of the
Licensed Intellectual Property.
(d) Continuing
Obligations. The
obligations of the parties under Section 5(c) (Return of Properties), 7
(Proprietary Information), 8 (Indemnification), 9 (Consequential Damages) and
10
(Taxes) shall survive termination of this Agreement and the license granted
hereunder.
(e)
Termination.
This
Agreement and the license granted hereunder shall terminate upon the providing
of a notice of termination as set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement.
6.
Warranties.
(a) Licensed
Intellectual Property.
THE
LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, THE HARDWARE, DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION IS
PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT OR REPRESENT THAT THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY OR HARDWARE WILL MEET LICENSEE’S REQUIREMENTS OR THAT LICENSEE WILL
RECEIVE ANY BENEFITS FROM THE USE OF THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR
HARDWARE. AFTER DELIVERY OF THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO LICENSEE
AND
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, LICENSOR SHALL HAVE NO
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE OR ADVISE LICENSEE OF ANY FUTURE UPDATES, CHARGES,
ENHANCEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
(b) Ownership;
Authority. Licensor
warrants that it has full power and authority to grant the rights granted by
this Agreement to Licensee with respect to the Licensed Intellectual Property
and the Hardware and that the license to and use by the Licensee of the Licensed
Intellectual Property (including the copying thereof as provided for herein)
and
the Hardware will not in any way constitute an infringement or other violation
of any copyright, trade secret, trademark, patent, invention, proprietary
information, nondisclosure or other rights of any third party.
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(c) Taxware
Software.
Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, during the term of the
Transition Services Agreement, Seller shall be responsible for any upgrades
or
acquisition of later versions of the Taxware software necessary to conduct
the
Purchased Business in the same manner and to the same extent as Seller did
in
its own operations prior to the Closing Date.
7.
Proprietary
Information; Publicity.
Licensee acknowledges that the Licensed Intellectual Property is the
“Confidential and Proprietary Information” of Licensor. Therefore, Licensee
agrees that it will not permit the use or disclosure of any such Confidential
and Proprietary Information to any party, other than its own employees who
must
have such information to implement use of the Licensed Intellectual Property
as
contemplated by this Agreement. Licensee shall cause its employees who have
access to the Licensed Intellectual Property to acknowledge the confidential
nature of the Licensed Intellectual Property and such employees’ obligations
hereunder to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential and Proprietary
Information. Licensee may make one additional copy of the Licensed Intellectual
Property for its own internal use as described in Section 2 of this Agreement
but may not otherwise use or copy the Licensed Intellectual Property. Neither
party shall use the names(s), trademarks(s) or trade names(s), whether
registered or not, of the other party in publicity releases or advertising
or in
any other manner, including customer lists, without securing the prior written
approval of the other party.
8.
Indemnification.
(a) Indemnification
of Licensee.
Licensor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensee, its
officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns
(collectively, the “Licensee Indemnified Parties”) from and against all
liability to third parties (other than liability that is the fault of the
Licensee Indemnified Parties) arising from the violation of any third party’s
trade secrets, proprietary information, trademark, copyright, or patent rights
resulting from Licensor’s license of the Licensed Intellectual Property to
Licensee. Licensor may, at its option, conduct the defense in any such third
party action arising as described herein, and Licensee promises fully to
cooperate with such defense. This indemnification is limited to the Licensed
Intellectual Property as delivered to the Licensee and does not cover third
party claims arising from modifications not authorized by Licensor.
(b) Indemnification
of Licensor.
Licensee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensor, its
officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns
(collectively, the “ Licensor Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all
claims, suits, losses, damages, liabilities and/or expenses (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees) of every kind whatsoever which may arise from, be
caused by, or be connected with, in whole or in part, the transfer of the COPS
Third Party Software (as defined below) from Licensor to Licensee pursuant
to
Licensee’s exercise of the Purchase Option (as defined below). If Licensee fails
to promptly assume and vigorously defend any action relating to the foregoing
indemnity, then the Licensor Indemnified Parties, and their respective
successors in interest and assignees, may, but are not obligated to, defend
the
action in the manner it or they reasonably deem appropriate, and Licensee shall
pay to the appropriate party any amount incurred, which shall include, for
this
purpose, any settlement incurred or agreed to by it or they in effecting such
defense, as well as all reasonable legal fees and costs incurred. The provisions
of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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9.
Consequential
or Other Similar Damages.
In no
event shall either of the parties be liable to the other for the payment of
any
consequential, indirect, special or incidental damages as a result of the breach
by a party of any term of this Agreement or otherwise; provided, however,
notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee shall be liable for any such damages
resulting from the transfer of the COPS Third Party Software.
10.
Taxes.
Licensee shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes in connection with
this Agreement, except for any tax based on Licensor’s net income.
11.
Purchase
Option.
Licensee shall have the option, exercisable at any time, to purchase all of
Licensor’s right, title and interest in and to the Licensed Intellectual
Property and the Hardware, including the COPS Third Party Software, upon prior
written notice to Licensor and payment of one dollar ($1.00) (the “Purchase
Option”). Any purchase agreement necessary to effect the Purchase Option shall
be in form and substance satisfactory to the parties.
12.
Miscellaneous.
(a) Applicable
Law.
This
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard
to its conflict of laws principles.
(b) Severability.
If any
part, terms or provision of this Agreement is held by any court to be
unenforceable or prohibited by any law applicable to this Agreement, the rights
and obligations to the parties shall be construed and enforced with that part,
term or provision limited so as to make it enforceable to the greatest extent
allowed by law, or, if it is totally unenforceable as if this Agreement did
not
contain that particular part, term of provision.
(c) Notices.
Any
notice or other communication hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
delivered pursuant to the notice provision set forth in the Asset Purchase
Agreement.
(d) Waiver.
No term
or provision hereof shall be deemed waived and no breach excused unless such
waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have
waived or consented.
(e) Assignment.
Licensee
shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement, or any interest therein,
without the Licensor’s prior written consent.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and do each hereby warrant
and
represent that their respective signatory whose signature appears below has
been
and is on the date of this Agreement duly authorized by all necessary and
appropriate corporate action to execute this Agreement.
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APPENDIX
A
Description
of Licensed Intellectual Property and Hardware
I.
Licensed
Intellectual Property
The
Licensed Intellectual Property is comprised of three separate and distinct
order
management system engines (software applications) more specifically identified
by Licensor as COPS, COSMO and Order03 (collectively, “COPS”). Each of these
separate order management systems handles different management systems
campaigns. The three order management systems are essentially the same physical
software application (i.e. the same source code base), with customizations
based
on the specific campaign business associated with such order management system.
COPS was written primarily by a previous company acquired by Licensor and
subsequently enhanced by Licensor. COPS is not covered by any patents,
copyrights, trademarks or other registrations.
COPS
utilizes the following third party software applications to support the OMS
functionally: (i) Informix, which is a database; (ii) Elite, which is an
application that is used to store the perpetual inventory as well as some
billing functionality; (iii) TaxWare, which is a software application that
is
used to calculate sales tax on an order; (iv) Group 1, which is a software
application that is used to standardize the “xxxx to” and “ship to” addresses on
an order; and (v) Xxxxx (Techsys), which is a software application that is
used
to build the customer service agent data entry screens (collectively, the “COPS
Third Party Software”). Licensor is permitted to utilize the COPS Third Party
Software through its own applicable license agreements.
Subject
to applicable third party rights or restrictions, the Licensed Intellectual
Property shall include the ability for Licensee to replicate any existing
procedure, process, system or capability to continue to deliver services
pursuant to the Existing Customer Contracts as such services are now being
provided by Licensor.
II.
Hardware
DESCRIPTION
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MANUFACTURER
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HARDWARE
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NOTES
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COPs/COSMO
Hardware
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Hewlett
Packard
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BPROD01H,
Model: K580, System Memory: 3.5G, Disk Capacity: Fiber attached to
EMC
CX600 (not included), CPU’s:
4-240Mhz Operating System: HP-UX 10.20.
BPROD07H,
Model: K580, System Memory: 3G, Disk Capacity: Fiber attached to
EMC CX600
(not included), CPU’s: 4-240Mhz Operating System: HP-UX 10.20
//Bag00h-remote
agent (boxes HP A class servers), //Bag00b, //Bag05h,
//Bag06h
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Storage
Arrays (the bulk of the data is on shared arrays which will not be
transferred pursuant to the Purchase Option), so Licensor will have
to
work with Licensee to migrate to Licensee’s storage solution.
~250Gb
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