ACQUISITION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS dated SEPTEMBER 16, 2005, by and between MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, as Transferee and COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, as Transferor
Exhibit 2.1
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
dated
SEPTEMBER 16, 2005,
by and between
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC,
as Transferee
as Transferee
and
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
as Transferor
as Transferor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. TRANSFER, CONTRIBUTION AND CONVEYANCE |
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2. CONTRIBUTION VALUE |
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2.1 Adjustment for Prorations and Closing Costs |
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2.2 Cash |
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3. OPENING OF ESCROW |
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4. ACTIONS PENDING CLOSING |
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4.1 Due Diligence |
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4.2 Title Insurance and Survey |
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4.3 Formation of Property Owning Entities |
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4.4 Estoppels |
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5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES |
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5.1 The Improvements |
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5.2 The Real Property |
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5.3 The Personal Property |
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5.4 The Intangible Property |
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6. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING |
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6.1 Transferee’s Closing Conditions |
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6.2 Failure of Transferee’s Closing Conditions |
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6.3 Transferor’s Closing Conditions |
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6.4 Failure of Transferor’s Closing Conditions |
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7. CLOSING |
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7.1 Closing Date |
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7.2 Deliveries by Transferor |
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7.3 Deliveries by Transferee |
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7.4 Actions by Escrow Agent |
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7.5 Prorations and Closing Statement |
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7.6 Closing Costs |
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7.7 Deliveries Outside of Escrow |
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8. TRANSFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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8.1 Leases and Ground Lease |
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8.2 Existing Contracts |
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8.3 Insurance |
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8.4 Litigation |
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8.5 Compliance with Laws |
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8.6 Condemnation; Special Assessments |
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8.7 Toxic or Hazardous Materials |
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8.8 No Conflicts |
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8.9 Due Organization; Consents |
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8.10 Transferor’s Authority; Validity of Agreements |
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8.11 Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act |
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8.12 Not a Prohibited Person |
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8.13 Employees |
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8.14 Taxes |
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8.15 REAs |
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8.16 Survival |
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8.17 Knowledge |
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8.18 No Other Representations or Warranties |
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9. TRANSFEREE’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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9.1 No Conflicts |
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9.2 Due Organization; Consents |
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9.3 Transferee’s Authority; Validity of Agreements |
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9.4 Prohibited Person |
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9.5 Investment Purpose |
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9.6 Survival |
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10. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS OF TRANSFEROR |
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10.1 Title |
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10.2 Development Activities |
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10.3 No Pre-Paid Rent |
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10.4 Notice of Change in Circumstances; Litigation |
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10.5 No Defaults; Maintenance of Properties |
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10.6 Exclusive Negotiations |
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10.7 Service, Management and Employment Contracts |
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10.8 Leases |
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10.9 Additional Expenditures |
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11. RISK OF LOSS |
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11.1 Condemnation |
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11.2 Casualty |
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12. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES; SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE |
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12.1 Liquidated Damages |
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12.2 Default by Transferor |
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13. BROKERS |
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14. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE |
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14.1 Indemnification |
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14.2 Release |
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15. CONFIDENTIALITY |
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15.1 Transferee |
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15.2 Transferor |
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16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
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16.1 Governing Law |
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16.2 Entire Agreement |
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16.3 Modification; Waiver |
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16.4 Notices |
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16.5 Expenses |
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16.6 Assignment |
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16.7 Severability |
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16.8 Successors and Assigns; Third Parties |
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16.9 Counterparts |
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16.10 Headings |
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16.11 Time of Essence |
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16.12 Further Assurances |
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16.13 Number and Gender |
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16.14 Construction |
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16.15 Post-Closing Access to Records |
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16.16 Exhibits and Schedules |
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16.17 Attorneys’ Fees |
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16.18 Business Days |
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16.19 Dispute Resolution |
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16.20 Counsel |
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16.21 Guaranty of Certain Obligations |
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ACQUISITION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
THIS ACQUISITION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (this
“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 16, 2005 (the “Execution
Date”), by and between (i) MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(“Transferee”), and (ii) COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited
partnership (“Transferor”), for the purpose of setting forth the agreement of the parties
and of instructing FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY (“Escrow Agent”) with respect
to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
R E C I T A L S
A. Transferor is the owner of an undivided fee simple interest in each of the following
properties: (i) the real property located at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of Mobile, County
of Mobile, State of Alabama, as more particularly described on Exhibit “A-1” attached
hereto (the “Bel Air Land Parcel”), commonly known as “Colonial Mall Bel Air” (the “Bel
Air Project”); (ii) the real property located at 000 XX Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of
Greenville, County of Pitt, State of North Carolina, as more particularly described on Exhibit
“A-2” attached hereto (the “Greenville Land Parcel”), commonly known as “Colonial Mall
Greenville” (the “Greenville Project”); (iii) the real property located at 000 Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx in the City of Brunswick, County of Xxxxx, State of Georgia, as more particularly
described on Exhibit “A-3” attached hereto (the “Brunswick Land Parcel”), commonly
known as “Colonial Mall Xxxxx Place” (the “Brunswick Project”); and (iv) the real property
located at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx in the City of Valdosta, County of Lowndes, State of Georgia, as more
particularly described on Exhibit “A-4” attached hereto (the “Valdosta Land
Parcel”), commonly known as “Colonial Mall Valdosta” (the “Valdosta Project”).
B. Transferor is also the holder of an undivided ground leasehold interest in the real
property also located at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of Mobile, County of Mobile, State of
Alabama, adjacent to the Bel Air Land Parcel, as more particularly described on Exhibit
“A-5” attached hereto, pursuant to the terms of that certain Lease Agreement, dated as of June
1, 1964 (the “Ground Lease”), by and between J and A, Incorporated, an Alabama corporation
(and Transferor’s predecessor-in-interest), as ground lessee, and Xxxxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx X.
Xxxxx, as trustees under that certain Trust Deed to them from Xxxxx Xxxxxx dated September 23,
1963, as ground lessor (such leasehold interest, together with all of Transferor’s right, title and
interest in and to any and all land, improvements and other property pursuant to the Ground Lease,
being hereinafter referred to as the “Bel Air Leasehold”).
C. The Bel Air Land Parcel, the Greenville Land Parcel, the Brunswick Land Parcel and the
Valdosta Land Parcel are sometimes each referred to herein as a “Land Parcel” and are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Land Parcels.” The Bel Air Project, the
Greenville Project, the Brunswick Project and the
Valdosta Project are sometimes each referred to herein as a “Project” and are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Projects.”
D. Each Land Parcel, together with the “Improvements,” the balance of the “Real Property,” the
“Personal Property” and the “Intangible Property” applicable thereto (each as hereinafter defined),
are sometimes each referred to herein as a “Property” and are sometimes collectively
referred to herein as the “Properties.”
E. Concurrently herewith, the parties hereto are entering into that certain Acquisition and
Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the property located at 0000-00 Xxxxxxx
Xxxx in the City of Auburn, County of Xxx, State of Alabama, commonly known as “Colonial University
Village,” and the property located at 00000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx in the City of Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx xx
Xxxxx, Xxxxx xx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, commonly known as “Colonial Mall Myrtle Beach” (the “Related
Acquisition Agreement”).
F. At the “Closing” (as hereinafter defined), Transferor desires to transfer, contribute and
convey each Property to a separate, newly formed, single asset Delaware limited liability company,
wholly-owned, directly or indirectly, by Transferor (each, a “Property Owning Entity” and,
collectively, the “Property Owning Entities”), in accordance with the terms hereof.
G. Immediately thereafter at the Closing, Transferor desires to transfer, contribute and
convey 100% of the membership interests of each Property Owning Entity to Transferee, and
Transferee desires to accept such transfers, contributions and conveyances, all upon and subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
A G R E E M E N T
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Transferee and Transferor hereby agree, and instruct Escrow Agent, as follows:
1. TRANSFER, CONTRIBUTION AND CONVEYANCE.
Upon and subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Transferor agrees to
(a) transfer, contribute and convey a good and marketable fee simple interest in each Property to a
separate Property Owning Entity, (b) concurrently therewith, irrevocably assign, transfer,
contribute and convey all of Transferor’s right, title and interest in and to the Ground Lease and
the Bel Air Leasehold to the same Property Owning Entity which becomes the owner of the Bel Air
Property, and (c) immediately thereafter, assign, transfer, contribute and convey to Transferee (or
one or more of its designees), 100% of the membership interests of each Property Owning Entity
(collectively, the “Entity Interests”), including, without limitation, the following:
(i) all interests in the capital of each Property Owning Entity and all profits, surplus, assets,
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allocations, returns (whether preferred or not) and distributions of any kind of each Property
Owning Entity to which any member thereof shall at any time be entitled and which are attributable
to the period from and after the “Closing Date” (as hereinafter defined), both during the term of
such Property Owning Entity’s existence and upon any liquidation of such Property Owning Entity, if
any shall occur; (ii) all other payments, if any, due or to become due, under or arising out of any
of the “Operating Agreements” (as hereinafter defined) and which are attributable to the period
from and after the Closing Date, whether as contractual obligations, damages, insurance proceeds,
condemnation awards or otherwise; (iii) any and all agreements relating to any Property Owning
Entity or to which any Property Owning Entity is a party (including, without limitation, each
Operating Agreement); (iv) any interest in real, personal, intangible or other property which
Transferor may hold or be entitled to as a result of its interest in any Property Owning Entity;
(v) all of Transferor’s claims, rights, powers, privileges, authority, options, security interests,
liens and remedies, if any, against, under or in respect of its interest in any Property Owning
Entity, or under or arising out of any Operating Agreement; (vi) all present and future claims, if
any, of Transferor against any Property Owning Entity or any Property Owning Entity’s members under
or arising out of any Operating Agreement for monies loaned or advanced, for services rendered or
otherwise; (vii) any and all rights, duties, powers and obligations of Transferor as a managing
member and/or non-managing member of each Property Owning Entity under each Operating Agreement,
including, without limitation, control over the day-to-day management and operation of each
Property Owning Entity; and (viii) any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action,
judgments, obligations, contracts, agreements, debts and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected, both at law and in equity, which Transferor (or its successors
and assigns) now has, has ever had or may hereafter have against any Property Owning Entity and/or
any Property Owning Entity’s past and present agents, representatives, employees, officers,
directors, affiliates, members, controlling persons, subsidiaries, successors and assigns,
including, without limitation, any rights to indemnification or reimbursement from any Property
Owning Entity. Transferee agrees to accept such transfers, contributions and conveyances upon and
subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2. CONTRIBUTION VALUE.
The contribution value of the Entity Interests (the “Contribution Value”) shall equal
Two Hundred Seventy Six Million One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Six Dollars ($276,001,766.00),
subject to adjustment as hereinafter provided. Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge and
agree that prior to the Closing, they shall mutually agree upon (a) the allocation of the
Contribution Value among the Entity Interests attributable to the Property Owning Entity that owns
each Project and (b) the allocation of the Contribution Value for each Project’s Entity Interests
among (i) the Land Parcel for such Project, (ii) the Personal Property for such Project, (iii) the
Intangible Property for such Project, and (iv)
collectively, the Improvements and the balance of the Real Property other than the Land Parcel
for such Project. The Contribution Value shall be payable as follows:
2.1 Adjustment for Prorations and Closing Costs. On the Closing Date, Transferee
shall receive as a credit against the Contribution Value, or Transferor shall
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receive an amount in
addition to the Contribution Value, as applicable, the amounts necessary to effectuate the
proration adjustments contemplated by Section 7.5.1 hereof and the Closing Cost allocations
contemplated by Section 7.6 hereof.
2.2 Cash. On the Closing Date, Transferee shall deposit into “Escrow” (as hereinafter
defined) the balance of the Contribution Value (as adjusted hereunder), by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the Escrow Agent.
3. OPENING OF ESCROW.
On or before the third (3rd) Business Day after the Execution Date, Transferee and
Transferor shall cause an escrow (“Escrow”) to be opened with Escrow Agent by delivery to
Escrow Agent of a fully executed copy of this Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute escrow
instructions to Escrow Agent as well as the agreement of the parties. Escrow Agent is hereby
appointed and designated to act as Escrow Agent and instructed to deliver, pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, the documents and funds to be deposited into Escrow as herein provided. The
parties hereto shall execute such additional escrow instructions (not inconsistent with this
Agreement as determined by counsel for Transferee and Transferor) as Escrow Agent shall deem
reasonably necessary for its protection, including Escrow Agent’s general provisions (as may be
modified by Transferee, Transferor and Escrow Agent). In the event of any inconsistency between
the provisions of this Agreement and such additional escrow instructions, the provisions of this
Agreement shall govern. If, at any time, (a) Transferor and Transferee shall be in dispute or give
conflicting instructions to Escrow Agent with respect to the holding or disposition of all or any
portion of the escrowed funds or escrowed documents or any other obligations of Escrow Agent
hereunder or (b) Escrow Agent is unable to determine the proper disposition of all or any portion
of the escrowed funds or escrowed documents or Escrow Agent’s proper actions with respect to its
obligations hereunder, then Escrow Agent may suspend the performance of any of its obligations
(including, without limitation, any disbursement obligations) under this Agreement until Transferor
and Transferee provide joint instructions in accordance with this Agreement or such dispute or
uncertainty is resolved in accordance with Section 16.19 hereof.
4. ACTIONS PENDING CLOSING.
4.1 Due Diligence.
4.1.1 Property Documents. On or before the fifth (5th) day after the
Execution Date (the “Document Delivery Date”), Transferor shall deliver or make available
to Transferee for its review and copying (at its sole cost and expense), during normal business
hours and upon reasonable advance notice, at the management offices of the Projects, true, correct
and complete copies of all contracts, documents, books, records and other materials relating to any
of the Properties that have not previously been delivered to Transferee, including, without
limitation, all as-built plans and specifications, income and expense records, “Leases” (as
hereinafter defined), “REAs” (as hereinafter defined), ground leases (including the Ground Lease),
rent rolls, engineering tests, soil tests, hazardous materials reports, termite reports,
environmental
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reports and assessments, “Service Contracts” (as hereinafter defined), structural and
mechanical reports, maps (including, without limitation, topographical maps), plans, agreements,
governmental permits and approvals, licenses, appraisals, title policies, surveys, construction
warranties, land studies, financial surety bonds, a description of existing and proposed local
improvements affecting any of the Properties (including, without limitation, assessment levels), a
certificate from the appropriate governmental authorities confirming the zoning, building and
platting status of each of the Properties, all correspondence with all governmental entities
regarding any of the Properties, all property tax statements and assessed value notices, and all
insurance policies, in each case that have not previously been delivered to Transferee
(collectively, the “Property Documents”), to the extent that the same are in the possession
or control of Transferor or its agents, auditors or independent contractors.
4.1.2 Property Questionnaires. On or before the Document Delivery Date, (a)
Transferor shall (to the extent not already completed within the last twelve (12) months) cause its
property manager to complete a property questionnaire for each Project in the form of Exhibit
“B” attached hereto (collectively, together with those completed within the last twelve months,
the “Property Questionnaires”), (b) Transferor shall review each completed Property
Questionnaire, whether completed now or within the last twelve (12) months (and to the extent that
any information contained in any completed Property Questionnaire is inaccurate or incomplete to
Transferor’s knowledge, correct such Property Questionnaire), and (c) Transferor shall deliver such
completed (and, if necessary, corrected) Property Questionnaires to Transferee. Transferee hereby
acknowledges that Transferor’s covenant to review, correct and deliver the Property Questionnaires
in the preceding sentence is not a representation or warranty by Transferor as to the truthfulness,
accurateness or completeness of any such Property Questionnaire; provided, however, that
notwithstanding the foregoing, Transferor does hereby represent and warrant to Transferee that
Transferor has not (nor, to Transferor’s knowledge, has any other party) intentionally made any
misrepresentations as to any portion of any Property Questionnaire.
4.1.3 Transferee’s Diligence Tests. At all reasonable times during the period
commencing on the Execution Date and ending on the Closing Date or
the earlier termination of this Agreement, Transferee, its agents and representatives shall be
entitled at Transferee’s sole cost and expense to: (a) enter onto each Project during normal
business hours and upon reasonable advance notice to Transferor, to perform any inspections,
investigations and studies of any Property, including, without limitation, physical, structural,
mechanical, architectural, engineering, soils, geotechnical and environmental studies, that
Transferee deems reasonable (provided that Transferee shall provide Transferor with prior written
(or email) notice describing the scope of the due diligence and coordinate the timing of any site
inspections with Transferor and the applicable property manager so as to reasonably minimize
disruption of the operation of the Properties); (b) cause a Phase I environmental site assessment
of each Property to be performed, upon reasonable notice to Transferor; (c) review all Property
Documents and examine and copy any and all books and records maintained by Transferor or its agents
(including, without limitation, all documents relating to utilities, zoning and the access,
subdivision and appraisal of, and all legal requirements affecting, the Projects); and (d)
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investigate such other matters as Transferee may desire. Transferee shall (i) conduct its
investigations at each Property in a manner that reasonably minimizes any disruption to Tenants and
Transferor’s operation of such Property and (ii) indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless
Transferor from all claims (including, without limitation, any claim for a mechanic’s lien or
materialman’s lien), causes of action, costs, losses, damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees
incurred by Transferor in connection with or arising out of any studies, inspections or tests
carried on, by or on behalf of Transferee pursuant to this Section 4.1.3; provided, however, that
Transferee shall not indemnify Transferor for any claim, loss or cause of action caused by
Transferor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct or for any physical condition existing on any
Project prior to Transferee’s or its agent’s entry thereon, except to the extent that Transferee or
its agents, employees or contractors exacerbate such physical condition. Transferee shall repair
any damage to any Property caused by its entry thereon and shall restore the same to substantially
the same condition in which it existed prior to such entry (as reasonably determined by
Transferor); provided, however, that Transferee shall have no obligation to repair any damage
caused by Transferor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct or to remediate, contain, xxxxx or
control any “Material of Environmental Concern” (as hereinafter defined) or any hazardous defect
that existed at any Property prior to Transferee’s entry thereon, except to the extent that
Transferee or its agents, employees or contractors have exacerbated any of the foregoing.
Transferee agrees to maintain or caused to be maintained commercial general liability insurance in
the minimum amount of $3,000,000 and to name Transferor as additional insured under such policy
until the earlier of the Due Diligence Termination Date or the termination of this Agreement. Such
coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any other coverages the additional insured may
maintain and shall convey a waiver of subrogation in favor of said entities. The provisions of the
preceding four sentences of this Section 4.1.3 shall survive the Closing or the earlier termination
of this Agreement.
4.1.4 Transferee’s Termination Right. Transferee shall have the right at any time on
or before October 31, 2005 (the “Due Diligence Termination Date”) to terminate this
Agreement if Transferee determines in its sole and absolute discretion that all or any portion of
any Property is not acceptable to Transferee or its lender(s); provided, however, that Transferee
may extend the Due Diligence Termination
Date (by delivering written notice of such extension to Transferor and Escrow Agent) up until
November 15, 2005 to the extent necessary to obtain any commitments from Transferee’s lender(s) to
finance the acquisition described herein. In the event that Transferee fails to deliver a written
notice to Transferor and Escrow Agent waiving its termination right hereunder on or before the Due
Diligence Termination Date, then (a) the parties shall equally share the cancellation charges, if
any, of Escrow Agent and “Title Company” (as hereinafter defined), and (b) this Agreement shall
automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect and no party shall have any further
rights or obligations hereunder, other than pursuant to any provision hereof which expressly
survives the termination of this Agreement.
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4.2 Title Insurance and Survey.
4.2.1 Title and Survey Documents. On or before the Document Delivery Date, Transferee
shall order the following: (a) from Fidelity National Title Insurance Company (in such capacity,
“Title Company”), to be issued delivered to Transferee, (i) a current preliminary report
for an American Land Title Association extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance for each
Project and (ii) a preliminary report for an American Land Title Association extended coverage
leasehold policy of title insurance for the Bel Air Leasehold (collectively, the “PTRs”);
(b) from Title Company, to be delivered to Transferee, legible copies of all documents referenced
as exceptions in the PTRs (collectively, the “Underlying Documents”); (c) a search for
filings (at the State and County in which each Project is located and at the State of formation of
Transferor) pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code with regard to the Personal Property (the
“UCC Search”) to be performed and delivered to Transferee; and (d) for each Project, from a
surveyor licensed in the State in which such Project is located, to be prepared and delivered to
Transferee and Title Company, a current as-built survey for such Project (collectively, the
“Surveys”), in form reasonably satisfactory to Transferee and Title Company, made in
accordance with ALTA / ACSM minimum technical standards and the laws of the State in which such
Project is located, certified to Transferee (and its nominees), the applicable Property Owning
Entity, Title Company, Transferor and any other persons or entities as Transferee may reasonably
request, showing, with respect to each Project, the entire Real Property, all adjoining streets and
roads (including, without limitation, the points of ingress and egress thereto), the exact location
by metes and bounds and the exact dimensions of the Real Property, a legal description of the Real
Property, the exact location of any Improvements, set back lines, protrusions, encroachments,
parking spaces and easements on and upon the Real Property, together with all rights-of-way and
other matters relating to the Real Property. The PTRs, the Underlying Documents, the UCC Search
and the Surveys shall be collectively referred to herein as the “Title Documents.”
4.2.2 Transferee’s Review of Title. For each Property, Transferee shall have until
the later to occur of the Due Diligence Termination Date and the tenth (10th) Business
Day after Transferee’s receipt of all of the Title Documents related to such Property (regardless
of the passage of the Due Diligence Termination Date) to notify Transferor in writing of any
objection which Transferee may have to any matters reported or shown in the Title Documents or any
updates thereof (provided,
however, that if any such updates are received by Transferee, Transferee shall have an
additional five (5) Business Days, regardless of the passage of the Due Diligence Termination Date,
following Transferee’s receipt of such update and legible copies of all documents referenced
therein to notify Transferor of objections to items shown on any such update which were not
disclosed on the previously delivered Title Documents). In addition to the Leases and the Ground
Lease, matters reported in or shown by the Title Documents (or any updates thereof) and not timely
objected to by Transferee as provided above shall be deemed to be “Permitted Exceptions.”
Transferor shall have no obligation to cure or correct any matter objected to by Transferee.
However, for each Property, on or before the fifth (5th) Business Day following Transferor’s
receipt of Transferee’s objections relating to such Property, Transferor may elect, by delivering
written notice of
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such election to Transferee and Escrow Agent (each, a “Transferor’s
Response”) whether to attempt to cause Title Company to remove or insure over any matters
objected to in Transferee’s objections relating to such Property. With respect to each Property,
if Transferor fails to deliver Transferor’s Response relating to such Property within the time
frame set forth above, it shall be deemed to be an election by Transferor not to attempt to cause
Title Company to so remove or insure over such objections relating to such Property. With respect
to each Property, if Transferor elects not to attempt to cause Title Company to so remove or
insure, then Transferee must elect, by delivering written notice of such election to Transferor and
Escrow Agent on or before the earlier to occur of (a) the fifth (5th) Business Day following
Transferee’s receipt of Transferor’s Response for such Property or (b) if no Transferor’s Response
for such Property is received by Transferee, the fifth (5th) Business Day following the date on
which Transferor shall have been deemed to have responded for such Property, as provided above, to:
(i) terminate this Agreement (in which case the parties shall equally share the cancellation
charges of Escrow Agent and Title Company, if any, and neither party shall thereafter have any
rights or obligations to the other hereunder, other than pursuant to any provision hereof which
expressly survives the termination of this Agreement); or (ii) proceed to a timely Closing
whereupon such objected to exceptions or matters shall be deemed to be Permitted Exceptions. In
the event that Transferee fails to make such election on a timely basis for the last Property (and
fails to make such election on a timely basis for any Property), then Transferee shall be deemed to
have elected to proceed to a timely Closing in accordance with the preceding clause (ii).
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Transferor shall discharge and remove
any and all (i) mortgages, security deeds, other security instruments or other monetary liens
encumbering any Property, (ii) past due ad valorem taxes and assessments of any kind, whether or
not of record, which constitute, or may constitute, an encumbrance against any Property, and (iii)
judgments against Transferor (which do not result from acts or omissions on the part of Transferee)
which have attached to any Property and become an encumbrance against any Property (collectively,
the “Liens”) and, even though Transferee does not expressly disapprove such Liens, such
Liens shall not be Permitted Exceptions.
4.2.3 Condition of Title at Closing. Upon the Closing, Transferor shall (i) transfer,
contribute and convey fee simple title to the Real Property underlying each Project to a separate
Property Owning Entity by a duly executed and acknowledged deed in the form of Exhibit
“C-1”, Exhibit “C-2” or Exhibit “C-3” attached hereto, as applicable
(collectively, the “Deeds”), subject only to the applicable Permitted
Exceptions, and (ii) irrevocably assign, transfer, contribute and convey all of Transferor’s
right, title and interest in and to the Ground Lease and the Bel Air Leasehold to the same Property
Owning Entity which becomes the owner of the Bel Air Property, by a duly executed and acknowledged
assignment of ground lease in the form of Exhibit “C-4” attached hereto (the
“Assignment of Ground Lease”), subject only to the applicable Permitted Exceptions. Prior
to the Closing, Transferor shall not take any action or commit or suffer any acts which would give
rise to a variance from the current legal description of the Real Property underlying any Project
or the Bel Air Leasehold, or cause the creation of any exception or encumbrance against or
respecting such Real Property or the Bel Air Leasehold without the prior written consent of
Transferee, which consent may be withheld in Transferee’s sole and absolute discretion. Nothing in
this
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Section 4.2.3 shall preclude Transferee from disapproving title matters in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.2.2 hereof.
4.3 Formation of Property Owning Entities. On or prior to the Closing, Transferor
shall form, at its sole cost and expense, each of the Property Owning Entities by filing all
required documents with the Secretary of State’s Office of the State of Delaware (which shall each
be subject to Transferee’s prior reasonable approval) and executing an operating agreement for each
Property Owning Entity, in the form of Exhibit “D” attached hereto (subject to any
modifications reasonably requested by any lender of any “Loan,” as hereinafter defined) (each, an
“Operating Agreement” and, collectively, the “Operating Agreements”). Each
Property Owning Entity shall at all times be classified for U.S. Federal income tax purposes as a
disregarded entity and not as a partnership or association taxable as a corporation. Each Property
Owning Entity shall not, at any time, (a) be a “publicly traded partnership” within the meaning of
Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or (b) be required to file reports
pursuant to Sections 12(g) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
Property Owning Entities shall not have or employ any employees prior to the Closing and shall not
obtain or incur any assets or liabilities prior to the Closing (except as expressly set forth
herein).
4.4 Estoppels.
4.4.1 On or before the tenth (10th) Business Day prior to the Closing Date,
Transferor shall deliver to Transferee copies of (a) an executed estoppel certificate from the
holder of the landlord’s interest under the Ground Lease in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit “E-1” (the “Ground Lease Estoppel”), (b) estoppel certificates from each
of the Tenants identified on Schedule 4.4(b) attached hereto, in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit “E-2” (each an “Anchor Estoppel” and, collectively, the
“Anchor Estoppels”), (c) executed estoppel certificates from Tenants that are not anchor
tenants (i.e., Tenants other than those named in clause (b) above) and that, in the aggregate,
lease at least 75% of the gross leaseable area of each Project that is currently occupied by
Tenants that are not anchor tenants, each in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
“E-3” (each, a “Tenant Estoppel” and,
collectively, the “Tenant Estoppels”), and (d) to the extent not covered in clause (a)
or (b) above, executed estoppel certificates from each of the parties to the REAs (other than
Transferor), in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “E-4” (each a “REA
Estoppel” and, collectively, the “REA Estoppels”). If a Tenant’s Lease or REA
prescribes a form of estoppel that is different than the applicable estoppel form attached to this
Agreement, then an estoppel certificate executed by such Tenant or REA party, as the case may be,
in the form attached to such Lease or REA, as the case may be, shall be deemed to satisfy the
requirements of this Section with respect to such Tenant or REA party, as the case may be.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Transferor is not able to procure the requisite number of Tenant
Estoppels identified in clause (c) above in accordance with the terms of this Section, then
Transferor may deliver a copy of an estoppel certificate (each, a “Transferor’s Estoppel”
and, collectively, the “Transferor’s Estoppels”) executed by Transferor relating to any
such Tenant’s Lease, in substantially the same form as the applicable Tenant Estoppel, in
substitution for up to 10% of the
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Tenant Estoppels required for each Project pursuant to clause (c)
above. If a Transferor’s Estoppel is delivered to Transferee in lieu of any Tenant Estoppel, then
Transferor shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless Transferee for any losses incurred by
Transferee as a result of any matters set forth in such Transferor’s Estoppel being disputed by the
applicable Tenant or its successor or assign. If a Tenant Estoppel is subsequently delivered to
Transferee with respect to any such Tenant Lease for which a Transferor’s Estoppel has already been
provided, such Transferor’s Estoppel shall cease to be effective and will be considered replaced by
such Tenant Estoppel (and the foregoing indemnity shall also be of no further force or effect).
The Ground Lease Estoppel, the Anchor Estoppels, the Tenant Estoppels, the REA Estoppels and the
Transferor’s Estoppels (if any) are sometimes each referred to herein as an “Estoppel
Certificate” and are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Estoppel
Certificates.” Each of the Estoppel Certificates shall be dated effective as of no earlier
than the ninetieth (90th) day prior to the Closing Date (or such other date as the
lender of any Loan shall require).
4.4.2 Any Transferor’s Estoppel shall survive for a period of one (1) year following the
Closing Date and Transferor’s aggregate liability with respect to all Transferor’s Estoppels and
all “Transferor’s Estoppels” under and as defined in the Related Acquisition Agreement, shall be
capped at Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) which cap shall be separate and
exclusive of the other caps on Transferor’s post-closing liability contained in Section 14 hereof;
provided, however, that at any time prior to the expiration of such one (1) year period if
Transferee shall receive a “Clean Estoppel Certificate” (as hereinafter defined) from the tenant
covered in any such Transferor’s Estoppel, then such Transferor’s Estoppel shall be returned to
Transferor and shall be deemed null and void and of no further force or effect. The term
“Clean Estoppel Certificate” means an Estoppel Certificate that does not reveal (i) any
material landlord/owner breach or default that has not been cured by the Closing or (ii) any change
in the economic terms of the subject Lease or REA arrangement from those previously disclosed to
Transferee and which materially adversely affects the financial obligations of the landlord/owner
under the subject agreement; the parties acknowledging that statements or qualifications by a
tenant in the nature of reservations of rights will not, by themselves, cause an Estoppel
Certificate to fail to qualify as a Clean Estoppel Certificate.
5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES.
5.1 The Improvements. As used herein, the term “Improvements” shall mean all
buildings, improvements, structures and fixtures now or hereafter located on or in any Land Parcel
(and all of Transferor’s right, title and interest in and to all buildings, improvements,
structures and fixtures now or hereafter located on or in the Bel Air Leasehold), including,
without limitation, all buildings (a) located at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of Mobile,
County of Mobile, State of Alabama, commonly known as “Colonial Mall Bel Air,” (b) located at 000
XX Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of Greenville, County of Pitt, State of North Carolina,
commonly known as “Colonial Mall Greenville,” (c) located at 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx in the City of
Brunswick, County of Xxxxx, State of Georgia, commonly known as “Colonial Mall Xxxxx Place,” and
(d) located at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx in the City of Valdosta, County of Lowndes, State of Georgia,
commonly known as “Colonial Mall Valdosta.”
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5.2 The Real Property. As used herein, the term “Real Property” shall include
(a) the Land Parcels, (b) the Bel Air Leasehold, (c) the Improvements, (d) all apparatus, equipment
and appliances affixed to and used in connection with the operation or occupancy of any of the Land
Parcels and/or any of the Improvements (such as heating, air conditioning or mechanical systems and
facilities used to provide any utility services, refrigeration, ventilation, waste disposal or
other services) and now or hereafter located on or in any of the Land Parcels or any of the
Improvements, and (e) all of Transferor’s rights, privileges and easements appurtenant to or used
in connection with any of the Land Parcels and/or any of the Improvements, including, without
limitation, all minerals, oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances, all development rights, air
rights, water, water rights and water stock relating to any of the Land Parcels, all strips and
gores, all of Transferor’s rights, titles and interests in and to any streets, alleys, easements,
rights-of-way, public ways, or other rights of Transferor appurtenant, adjacent or connected to any
of the Land Parcels; provided, however, that the Real Property applicable to the Bel Air Leasehold
shall be limited to Transferor’s right, title and interest in and to the Bel Air Leasehold.
5.3 The Personal Property. As used herein, the term “Personal Property” shall
mean all of that certain tangible personal property, equipment and supplies owned by Transferor and
situated at the Real Property and used by Transferor in connection with the use, operation,
maintenance or repair of all or any portion of the Real Property.
5.4 The Intangible Property. As used herein, the term “Intangible Property”
shall mean all of that certain intangible property owned by Transferor and used by Transferor in
connection with all or any portion of the Real Property and/or the Personal Property, including, without
limitation, all of Transferor’s rights, titles and interests in, to and under: (a) the Leases, the
Ground Lease, the REAs, all contract rights (including, without limitation, the Service Contracts),
books, records, reports, test results, environmental assessments, if any, as-built plans,
specifications and other similar documents and materials relating to the use, operation,
maintenance, repair, construction or fabrication of all or any portion of the Real Property and/or
the Personal Property; (b) all rights, if any, in and to the names “Bel Air,” “Greenville,” “Xxxxx
Place,” and “Valdosta;” (c) all transferable business licenses, architectural, site, landscaping or
other permits, applications, approvals, authorizations and other entitlements affecting any portion
of the Real Property; and (d) all transferable guarantees, warranties and utility contracts
relating to all or any portion of the Real Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything set
forth in Sections 1 or 5.3 hereof to the contrary, Intangible Property shall not include the names
“Colonial” or “Colonial Mall” or any variation thereof, along with any tradename, trademark or
trade dress of Transferor related thereto (collectively, the “Excluded Names & Marks”), or
any signs containing the Excluded Names & Marks or any tradename, trademark or trade dress of
Transferor.
6. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING.
6.1 Transferee’s Closing Conditions. The obligation of Transferee to complete the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent (and
conditions concurrent, with respect to deliveries to be made by
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the parties at Closing) (the
“Transferee’s Closing Conditions”), which conditions may be waived, or the time for
satisfaction thereof extended, by Transferee only in a writing executed by Transferee (provided,
however, that any such waiver shall not affect Transferee’s ability to pursue any remedy it may
have with respect to any breach hereunder by Transferor):
6.1.1 Title. With respect to each Project, Title Company shall be prepared and
irrevocably committed to issue to the Property Owning Entity that owns such Project (with an
effective date not earlier than the Closing Date), an American Land Title Association extended
coverage owner’s policy of title insurance (and, in the case of the Bel Air Leasehold, an American
Land Title Association extended coverage leasehold policy of title insurance) in favor of such
Property Owning Entity, for the applicable Real Property, (a) showing fee title (or, in the case of
the Bel Air Leasehold, leasehold title) to the applicable Real Property vested in such Property
Owning Entity, (b) including a non-imputation endorsement as well as any other endorsements
reasonably requested by Transferee (provided that (i) such endorsements are available in the State
in which such Project is located and (ii) any indemnity from Transferor that is required by the
Title Company in connection with the issuance of any non-imputation endorsement is in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to Transferor), (c) containing no exceptions other than the
applicable Permitted Exceptions, and (d) stating liability coverage in such amounts as shall be
determined by Transferee (provided that the amount of liability
coverage for each such policy shall not exceed the portion of the Contribution Value allocated
to the applicable Property pursuant to the terms of Section 2 hereof (collectively, the
“Owner’s Title Policies”).
6.1.2 Transferor’s Due Performance.
6.1.2.1 All of the representations and warranties of Transferor set forth in this Agreement
shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects (determined for purposes of this
Section 6.1.2.1 without regard to any materiality qualification or exception contained herein) as
of the Closing Date (or, in the case of a representation that by its terms is made as of a
specified date, as of such date), with appropriate modifications or qualifications to those
representations and warranties to reflect actions taken in accordance with Article 10 hereof and
the results of any casualty or condemnation.
6.1.2.2 Transferor, on or prior to the Closing Date, shall have complied with and/or performed
in all material respects all of the obligations, covenants and agreements required on the part of
Transferor to be complied with or performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
6.1.3 Physical Condition of Properties. Subject to the provisions of Section 11
hereof, the physical condition of each Property shall be substantially the same on the Closing Date
as on the Execution Date, except for reasonable wear and tear and any damages due to any act of
Transferee or its representatives.
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6.1.4 Bankruptcy. No action or proceeding shall have been commenced by or against
Transferor under the federal bankruptcy code or any state law for the relief of debtors or for the
enforcement of the rights of creditors and no attachment, execution, lien or levy shall have
attached to or been issued with respect to Transferor’s interest in any Property or any portion
thereof.
6.1.5 Leases. With respect to each Project, at the Closing, Transferor shall assign
all of its rights and remedies under the Leases applicable to such Project (including, without
limitation, its right to any unapplied security deposits and prepaid rent) to the applicable
Property Owning Entity and such Property Owning Entity shall assume the obligations of Transferor
with respect thereto, pursuant to an assignment of leases and security deposits in the form of
Exhibit “F” attached hereto (collectively, the “Assignments of Leases”).
6.1.6 Bills of Sale. With respect to each Project, at the Closing, Transferor shall
transfer to the applicable Property Owning Entity all of the Personal Property and the Intangible
Property allocable to such Project (other than the Leases and the REAs), in each case free of all
liens and encumbrances (other than the applicable Permitted Exceptions), pursuant to a xxxx of sale
and assignment in the form of Exhibit “G” attached hereto (collectively, the “Bills of
Sale”).
6.1.7 Non-Foreign Affidavits. With respect to each Project, at the Closing,
Transferor shall deliver to the applicable Property Owning Entity a
non-foreign affidavit in the form of Exhibit “H” attached hereto, executed by Transferor
(collectively, the “Non-Foreign Affidavits”).
6.1.8 Formation Documents and Assignments of Entity Interests. With respect to each
Project, at the Closing, Transferor shall deliver to Transferee (a) an original certified copy
issued by the Secretary of State’s Office of the State of Delaware of each document filed pursuant
to Section 4.3 hereof with respect to each Property Owning Entity (collectively, the “Formation
Documents”), (b) each original fully executed Operating Agreement for each Property Owning
Entity, and (c) an original of an assignment of the Entity Interests attributable to such Project
in the form of Exhibit “I” attached hereto, executed by Transferor (collectively, the
“Assignments of Entity Interests”).
6.1.9 Property Questionnaires. Transferor shall have delivered the Property
Questionnaires to Transferee in accordance with the terms of Section 4.1.2 hereof.
6.1.10 Related Acquisition Agreement. The “Closing” as defined in and under the
Related Acquisition Agreement shall occur simultaneously with the Closing hereunder.
6.1.11 REAs. With respect to each REA, at the Closing, Transferor shall assign all of
its rights and remedies under the REA to the applicable Property Owning Entity and such Property
Owning Entity shall assume the obligations of
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Transferor with respect thereto, pursuant to an
assignment of REA in the form of Exhibit “J” attached hereto (collectively, the
“Assignments of REAs”).
6.1.12 Estoppel Certificates. At the Closing, Transferor shall deliver to Transferee
each executed original Estoppel Certificate as required by Section 4.4 hereof.
6.1.13 Financing Contingency. On or before the Closing, Transferee shall have
obtained financing (a) in amounts not in excess of the amounts set forth on that certain commitment
letter, dated September 7, 2005, prepared by Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance, relating
to financing of the Properties, and (b) otherwise on terms and from lender(s) acceptable to
Transferee in its sole and absolute discretion, to finance (in whole or in part) the acquisition
described herein (collectively, the “Loans”).
6.1.14 LLC Agreement. On or before the Closing, Transferor shall have executed and
delivered (or caused to be executed and delivered) the operating agreement of Transferee, in the
form of Exhibit “P” attached hereto (the “LLC Agreement”).
6.2 Failure of Transferee’s Closing Conditions. Subject to Transferee’s rights under
Section 12.2 hereof with respect to any default by Transferor (including, without limitation, any
default in the performance of any covenant by Transferor set forth in this Section 6), if any of
the Transferee’s
Closing Conditions have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods, Transferee may:
6.2.1 waive the Transferee’s Closing Condition and close Escrow in accordance with this
Agreement, without adjustment or abatement of the Contribution Value; or
6.2.2 terminate this Agreement by written notice, which notice shall take effect upon passage
of a ten (10) day cure period if Transferor fails to cure the relevant default, untruth or failure
during such period, to Transferor and Escrow Agent, in which event all documents, instruments and
funds delivered into Escrow shall be returned to the party that delivered the same into Escrow, and
Transferor shall pay for all of the cancellation charges, if any, of Escrow Agent and Title
Company.
6.3 Transferor’s Closing Conditions. The obligations of Transferor to complete the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the following conditions precedent (and
conditions concurrent, with respect to deliveries to be made by the parties at Closing) (the
“Transferor’s Closing Conditions”), which conditions may be waived, or the time for
satisfaction thereof extended, by Transferor only in a writing executed by Transferor (provided,
however, that any such waiver shall not affect Transferor’s abilities to pursue any remedy it may
have with respect to any breach hereunder by Transferee):
6.3.1 Transferee’s Due Performance.
6.3.1.1 All of the representations and warranties of
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Transferee set forth in this Agreement
shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects (determined for purposes of this
Section 6.3.1.1 without regard to any materiality qualification or exception contained herein) as
of the Closing Date (or, in the case of a representation that by its terms is made as of a
specified date, as of such date).
6.3.1.2 Transferee, on or prior to the Closing Date, shall have complied with and/or performed
in all material respects all of the obligations, covenants and agreements required on the part of
Transferee to be complied with or performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
6.3.2 Deliveries. Transferee shall have delivered to Escrow Agent or Transferor, as
the case may be, such documents, instruments and funds as are required to be delivered by
Transferee pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
6.3.3 Related Acquisition Agreement. The “Closing” as defined in and under the
Related Acquisition Agreement shall occur simultaneously with the Closing hereunder.
6.3.4 LLC Agreement. On or before the Closing, Transferee shall have executed and
delivered (or caused to be executed and delivered) the LLC Agreement.
6.4 Failure of Transferor’s Closing Conditions. Subject to Transferor’s rights under
Section 12.1 hereof with respect to any default by Transferee (including, without limitation, any
default in the performance of any covenant by Transferee set forth in this Section 6), if any of
the Transferor’s Closing Conditions have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods,
Transferor may:
6.4.1 waive the Transferor’s Closing Condition and close Escrow in accordance with this
Agreement, without adjustment or abatement of the Contribution Value; or
6.4.2 terminate this Agreement by written notice, which notice shall take effect upon passage
of a ten (10) day cure period if Transferee fails to cure the relevant default, untruth or failure
during such period, to Transferee and Escrow Agent, in which event all documents, instruments and
funds delivered into Escrow shall be returned to the party that delivered the same into Escrow, and
Transferee shall pay for all of the cancellation charges, if any, of Escrow Agent and Title
Company.
7. CLOSING.
7.1 Closing Date. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Closing shall take
place on December 1, 2005, or such other date as the parties hereto may agree; provided, however,
that Transferee may extend the Closing (by delivering written notice of such extension to
Transferor and Escrow Agent) up until December 22, 2005 to the extent necessary to close any Loans.
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) the “Closing”
shall mean the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (b) the “Closing
Date” shall mean the date upon
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which the Closing actually occurs.
7.2 Deliveries by Transferor. On or before the Closing Date, Transferor, at its sole
cost and expense, shall deliver or cause to be delivered into Escrow the following funds, documents
and instruments, as applicable, each dated as of the Closing Date, in addition to all other items
and payments required by this Agreement to be delivered by Transferor at the Closing:
7.2.1 Deeds. An original executed and acknowledged Deed for each Project from
Transferor, each conveying the Real Property applicable to such Project to the applicable Property
Owning Entity;
7.2.2 Assignment of Ground Lease. With respect to the Bel Air Leasehold, an original
fully executed and acknowledged Assignment of Ground Lease from Transferor to the applicable
Property Owning Entity.
7.2.3 Non-Foreign Affidavits. An original executed Non-Foreign Affidavit from
Transferor for each Project;
7.2.4 Assignments of Leases. Two (2) fully executed originals of the Assignment of
Leases for each Project, each executed by Transferor and the applicable Property Owning Entity;
7.2.5 Bills of Sale. Two (2) fully executed originals of the Xxxx of Sale for each
Project, each executed by Transferor and the applicable Property Owning Entity;
7.2.6 Assignments of Entity Interests. Two (2) original executed counterparts of the
Assignment of Entity Interests for each Project, each executed by Transferor;
7.2.7 Property Management Agreements. Two (2) original executed counterparts of a
property management agreement in the form of Exhibit “K” attached hereto (collectively, the
“Property Management Agreements”) for each Project, each executed by an affiliate of
Transferor as the property manager.
7.2.8 Assignments of REAs. An original executed and acknowledged Assignment of REA
for each REA, each executed by Transferor and the applicable Property Owning Entity;
7.2.9 Estoppel Certificates. Each original Estoppel Certificate, executed by the
applicable Tenant or Transferor (as the case may be, in accordance with the terms of Section 4.4
hereof).
7.2.10 Proof of Authority. Such proof of Transferor’s authority and authorization to
enter into this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, and such proof of the power and
authority of the individual(s) executing or delivering any
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instruments, documents or certificates on behalf of Transferor to act for and bind Transferor as may be reasonably required by Title
Company, Transferee or both; and
7.2.11 Other. Such other documents and instruments (including, without limitation,
affidavits reasonably required by Title Company to facilitate the issuance of the Owner’s Title
Policies at the Closing prior to the recordation of the Deeds) signed and properly acknowledged by
Transferor, if appropriate, as may be reasonably required by Transferee, Title Company, Escrow
Agent, or otherwise in order to effectuate the provisions of this Agreement and the Closing of the
transactions contemplated herein.
7.3 Deliveries by Transferee. On or before the Closing Date, Transferee, at its sole cost and expense, shall deliver or
cause to be delivered into Escrow the following funds, documents and instruments, each dated as of
the Closing Date, in addition to the other items and payments required by this Agreement to be
delivered by Transferee at the Closing:
7.3.1 Cash. Cash in an amount equal to the sum of (a) the Contribution Value (as
adjusted hereunder), and (b) the amount, if any, by which prorated amounts and Closing Costs
allocated to Transferee pursuant to Sections 7.5.1 and 7.6 hereof exceed prorated amounts and
Closing Costs allocated to Transferor pursuant to Sections 7.5.1 and 7.6 hereof;
7.3.2 Assignments of Entity Interests. Two (2) original executed counterparts of the
Assignment of Entity Interests for each Project, each executed by Transferee;
7.3.3 Property Management Agreements. Two (2) original executed counterparts of the
Property Management Agreement for each Project, each executed by Transferee (in its capacity as the
controlling party of each Property Owning Entity).
7.3.4 Proof of Authority. Such proof of Transferee’s authority and authorization to
enter into this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, and such proof of the power and
authority of the individual(s) executing or delivering any instruments, documents or certificates
on behalf of Transferee to act for and bind Transferee as may be reasonably required by Title
Company, Transferor or both; and
7.3.5 Other. Such other documents and instruments, signed and properly acknowledged
by Transferee, if appropriate, as may be reasonably required by Transferor, Title Company, Escrow
Agent, or otherwise in order to effectuate the provisions of this Agreement and the Closing of the
transactions contemplated herein.
7.4 Actions by Escrow Agent. Provided that Escrow Agent shall not have received
written notice from Transferee or Transferor of the failure of any condition to the Closing or of
the termination of the Escrow and this Agreement, when Transferee and Transferor have deposited
into Escrow the documents and funds required by this Agreement and Title Company is irrevocably and
unconditionally committed to issue the
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Owner’s Title Policies with effective dates as of the
Closing Date, Escrow Agent shall, in the order and manner herein below indicated, take the
following actions:
7.4.1 Recording. Cause the Deeds, the Assignment of Ground Lease, the Assignments of
REAs and any other documents which the parties hereto may mutually direct to be recorded in the
Official Records of the appropriate counties and obtain conformed copies thereof for distribution
to Transferee and Transferor.
7.4.2 Funds. Disburse all funds as follows:
7.4.2.1 pursuant to the “Closing Statement” (as hereinafter defined), retain for Escrow
Agent’s own account all escrow fees and costs, disburse to Title Company the fees and expenses
incurred in connection with the issuance of the Owner’s Title Policies, and disburse to any other
persons or entities entitled thereto, as expressly stated on the Closing Statement, the amount of
any other Closing Costs;
7.4.2.2 disburse funds necessary to discharge and release any and all Liens against each
Property (other than the applicable Permitted Exceptions) as instructed by Transferor;
7.4.2.3 deliver to Transferor the remaining balance of the Contribution Value (subject to
prorations and adjustments as provided herein); and
7.4.2.4 disburse to Transferee or Transferor, as the case may be, any remaining funds in the
possession of Escrow Agent after payments pursuant to Sections 7.4.2.1, 7.4.2.2 and 7.4.2.3 hereof
have been completed.
7.4.3 Delivery of Documents. Deliver: (a) to Transferor, (i) one original of all
documents deposited into Escrow (other than the Deeds, the Assignment of Ground Lease, the
Assignments of REAs, the Non-Foreign Affidavits, the Estoppel Certificates, the Formation Documents
and the Operating Agreements) and (ii) one conformed copy of each document recorded pursuant to the
terms hereof; and (b) to Transferee, (i) one original of all documents deposited into Escrow (other
than the Deeds, the Assignment of Ground Lease, the Assignments of REAs, the Non-Foreign
Affidavits, the Estoppel Certificates, the Formation Documents and the Operating Agreements), (ii)
each original Non-Foreign Affidavit, (iii) each original Estoppel Certificate, (iv) all original
Formation Documents, (v) each Original Operating Agreement, and (vi) one conformed copy of each
document recorded pursuant to the terms hereof.
7.4.4 Owner’s Title Policies. Cause the Title Company to issue and deliver the
Owner’s Title Policies to Transferee or its designee.
7.4.5 Recorded Documents. Cause the original recorded Deeds and Assignment of Ground
Lease to be delivered to Transferee.
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7.5 Prorations and Closing Statement.
7.5.1 Prorations.
7.5.1.1 Closing Prorations. The items in subsections (i) through (v) of this Section
7.5.1 shall be prorated between Transferor and Transferee as of the close of the day immediately
preceding the Closing Date, the Closing Date being a day of income and expense to Transferee:
(i) Taxes and Assessments. Transferee shall receive a credit for any accrued but
unpaid real estate taxes and assessments (including, without limitation, any assessments imposed by
private covenant) applicable to any period before the Closing Date, even if such taxes and
assessments are not yet due and payable. If the amount of any such taxes have not been determined
as of Closing, such credit shall be based on the most recent ascertainable taxes and shall be
reprorated upon issuance of the final tax xxxx. Transferee shall receive a credit for any special
assessments which are levied or charged against any Property, whether or not then due and payable.
(ii) Collected Rent. All collected rents and other income (if any), other than
“Operating Expense Pass-Throughs” (as hereinafter defined) shall be prorated between Transferor and
Transferee as of 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date. Transferor shall be entitled to all such rents
and income attributable to the period up to but not including the Closing Date. Transferee shall
be entitled to all such rents and income attributable to any period on and after the Closing Date.
Except with respect to percentage rents (which shall be prorated as provided below), such rents and
income not collected as of the Closing Date shall not be prorated at the time of Closing. With
respect to percentage rent due from any Tenant, Transferee and Transferor agree that at Closing,
estimated percentage rent shall be prorated for the calendar year in which the Closing occurs (even
though the same may not have been collected as of the Closing) based upon the amount of percentage
rent due from such Tenant for the calendar year immediately prior to the calendar year in which the
Closing occurs. After Closing, Transferee shall use good faith, commercially reasonable efforts
for a period not less than six (6) months to collect any rents not collected as of the Closing Date
on Transferor’s behalf and to tender the same to Transferor upon receipt (which obligation of
Transferee shall survive the Closing and not be merged therein); provided, however, that all rents
collected by Transferee on or after the Closing Date shall first be applied to all costs of
collection and all amounts due under the Leases at the time of collection (i.e., current rents and
sums due Transferee as the current owner and landlord) with the balance (if any) payable to
Transferor, but only to the extent of amounts delinquent and actually due Transferor. Transferor
agrees that the invoicing of delinquent Tenants on a monthly basis shall constitute good faith,
commercially reasonable efforts and Transferee shall not be obligated to enforce its rights under
the Leases, or threaten such enforcement, or to bring any proceedings in a court of law or equity.
Transferee shall not have an exclusive right to collect the sums due Transferor under the Leases,
and Transferor hereby retains its rights to pursue any Tenant under the Leases for sums due
Transferor for periods attributable to Transferor’s ownership of the Properties (including, without
limitation, any percentage rent that may be due with respect to any period of time prior to
Closing,
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regardless of when the same is to be paid to the owner of the applicable Property pursuant
to the terms of the applicable Lease); provided, however, that Transferor (a) shall be required to
notify Transferee in writing of its intention to commence or pursue such legal proceedings; (b)
shall only be permitted to commence or pursue any legal proceedings after the date which is three
(3) months after Closing and shall commence such proceeding, if at all, prior to the first
(1st) anniversary of the Closing Date; and (c) shall not be permitted to commence or
pursue any legal proceedings against any Tenant seeking eviction of such Tenant or the termination
of the underlying Lease. The terms of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the Closing
and not be merged therein.
(iii) Operating Expense Pass-Throughs. Transferor, as landlord under the Leases, is
currently collecting from Tenants under the Leases additional rent to cover taxes, insurance,
utilities, maintenance and other operating costs and expenses (collectively, “Operating Expense
Pass-Throughs”) incurred by Transferor in connection with the ownership, operation, maintenance
and management of the Properties. If, at Closing, it can be determined whether the estimated
prepayments of Operating Expense Pass-Throughs collected by Transferor prior to Closing were in
excess of or less than any Tenant’s share of such expenses actually incurred by Transferor, then
Transferee shall receive a credit equal to the amount of any such excess, or if applicable,
Transferor shall receive a credit equal to the amount of any such underpayment. If the actual
under- or overpayments received by Transferor for Operating Expense Pass-Throughs cannot be
determined at Closing, then the parties shall perform their prorations, and make adjusting
payments, when the correct amount owed to or from Transferor for payments collected prior to
Closing in respect of Operating Expense Pass-Throughs can be determined. If Transferor collected
estimated prepayments of Operating Expense Pass-Throughs attributable to any period after Closing,
Transferor shall pay or credit any such amounts to Transferee at Closing.
(iv) Service Contracts. Transferor or Transferee, as the case may be, shall receive a
credit for regular charges under Service Contracts assumed by Transferee pursuant to this Agreement
paid and applicable to Transferee’s period of ownership or payable and applicable to Transferor’s
period of ownership, respectively.
(v) Ground Lease Payments. Transferor or Transferee, as the case may be, shall
receive a credit for any payments made under the Ground Lease paid and applicable to Transferee’s
period of ownership or payable and applicable to Transferor’s period of ownership, respectively.
7.5.1.2 Tenant Reconciliations and Post-Closing Adjustments. After year-end (or any
other applicable period as Transferee may reasonably determine) adjustments with Tenants under
Leases for Operating Expense Pass-Throughs and receipt of final tax and other bills, the parties
shall cause the property manager under the Property Management Agreement to prepare and present to
Transferee and Transferor a calculation of the reproration of such Operating Expense Pass-Throughs,
taxes and other items, based upon the actual amount of such items charged to or received by the
parties for the year or other applicable fiscal period. The parties shall make the
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appropriate adjusting payment between them within thirty (30) days after presentment to Transferee and
Transferor of such calculation. Each party may inspect the other party’s (and its affiliates’)
books and records related to any Property to confirm the calculation. Either party shall be
entitled to a post-Closing adjustment for any incorrect proration or adjustment. No other expense
related to the ownership or operation of any Property shall be charged to or paid or assumed by
Transferee, whether allocable to any period before or after the Closing, other than those
obligations expressly assumed by Transferee.
7.5.1.3 Leasing Commissions. Transferor shall pay on or before closing, all leasing
commissions due under all Leases, except those for renewals
or expansions of existing Leases which Transferee approves and are due as a result of the
exercise of such right after the Closing.
7.5.1.4 Tenant Improvements, Concessions and Allowances. Other than the “Transferor
Funding Requirements” (as defined in Section 10.9 hereof), tenant improvement expenses (including
all hard and soft construction costs, whether payable to the contractor or the Tenant), tenant
allowances, rent abatement, concessions, moving expenses and other out-of-pocket costs which are
the obligation of the landlord under Leases shall be allocated between the parties according to
whether such obligations arise in connection with (1) Leases in place as of the date of this
Agreement other than with respect to renewal or expansion rights under such Leases properly
exercised after the date of this Agreement (collectively, “Existing TI Obligations”), or
(2) Leases or amendments entered into during the pendency of this Agreement in conformity with the
requirements of this Agreement or renewals or expansion rights properly exercised after the date of
this Agreement (“New TI Obligations”):
(i) Existing TI Obligations. If, by Closing, Transferor has not completed and paid in
full Existing TI Obligations, then Transferee shall receive a credit at Closing for an amount equal
to one hundred percent (100%) of such costs, as reasonably agreed by Transferee and Transferor.
Transferee shall be responsible for completing and paying such Existing TI Obligations. For all
sums for which Transferee receives a credit hereunder, Transferee shall account (or the parties
shall cause the property manager under the Property Management Agreement to account) for all
invoices within sixty (60) days following Closing. Any portion of such credit not used to pay
Transferor’s portion of any invoices shall be refunded to Transferor at the expiration of this
sixty (60) day period. A proration accounting shall also be delivered to Transferor with any
refund. Any shortfall shall be paid to Transferee by Transferor upon demand.
(ii) New TI Obligations. At Closing, Transferee shall reimburse Transferor for the
reasonable cost for New TI Obligations properly performed and actually paid for by Transferor to
the extent such obligations were expressly approved in writing by Transferee, and Transferee shall
assume the obligation to perform and pay for such New TI Obligations.
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7.5.1.5 Tenant Deposits. All unapplied Tenant security deposits (and interest thereon
if required by law or contract to be earned thereon) shall be transferred or credited to Transferee
at Closing. As of the Closing, Transferee shall assume Transferor’s obligations related to Tenant
security deposits, but only to the extent they are properly credited and transferred to Transferee.
7.5.1.6 Wages. Transferee shall not be liable for any wages, fringe benefits, payroll
taxes, unemployment insurance contributions, accrued vacation pay, accrued pay for unused sick
leave, accrued severance pay and other compensation accruing before Closing for employees at any
Property or arising from the termination of such employees at or prior to Closing. Transferee
shall not be liable for any obligations accruing before Closing under any union contract applicable to any such
employees or arising from the termination of any such employees at or prior to Closing.
7.5.1.7 Gift Certificate Program. Transferor shall fund any gift certificates issued
prior to Closing from its general account.
7.5.1.8 Additional Prorations. For matters not set forth, such as utilities, which
cannot be prorated at Closing, Transferee shall receive a credit at Closing for an amount equal to
the previous month’s invoice for such matter(s) (“Credit”) which Transferee shall hold for
use in payment of the invoice when it is received, prorating the invoice for the period prior to
Closing for which Transferor shall be responsible. For all sums for which Transferee receives a
Credit hereunder, Transferee shall account (or the parties shall cause the property manager under
the Property Management Agreement to account) for all invoices within sixty (60) days following
Closing. Any portion of the Credit not used to pay Transferor’s portion of any invoices shall be
refunded to Transferor at the expiration of this sixty (60) day period. A proration accounting
shall also be delivered to Transferor with any refund. Any shortfall shall be paid to Transferee
by Transferor upon demand.
7.5.1.9 Inaccuracies. If at any time following the Closing Date, the amount of an
item listed in any section of this Section 7.5.1 shall prove to be incorrect (whether as a result
of an error in calculation or a lack of complete and accurate information as of the Closing), the
party in whose favor the error was made shall promptly pay to the other party the sum necessary to
correct such error upon receipt of proof of such error, provided that such proof is delivered to
the party from whom payment is requested on or before the first (1st) anniversary of the
Closing Date (such one (1) year period being referred to herein as the “Post Closing Adjustment
Period”). In order to enable Transferor to determine whether any such delayed adjustment is
necessary, Transferee shall provide (or the parties shall cause the property manager under the
Property Management Agreement to provide) to Transferor (and Transferee, if applicable) current
operating and financial statements for each Property no later than the date one (1) month prior to
the expiration of the Post-Closing Adjustment Period.
7.5.1.10 Survival. The obligations set forth in this Section 7.5.1 shall survive the
Closing.
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7.5.2 Closing Statement. Five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing, Escrow Agent
shall deliver to each of the parties for their review and approval a preliminary closing statement
(the “Preliminary Closing Statement”), itemized on a Property-by-Property basis, setting
forth (a) the proration amounts allocable to each of the parties pursuant to this Section 7.5, and
(b) the Closing Costs allocable to each of the parties pursuant to Section 7.6 hereof. Based on
each of the party’s comments, if any, regarding the Preliminary Closing Statement, Escrow Agent
shall revise the Preliminary Closing Statement and deliver a final, signed version of a closing
statement to each of the parties at the Closing (the “Closing Statement”).
7.6 Closing Costs. Each party shall pay its own costs and expenses arising in
connection with the Closing (including, without limitation, its own attorneys’ and advisors’ fees,
charges and disbursements), except the following costs (the “Closing Costs”), which shall
be allocated between the parties as follows:
7.6.1 any and all documentary, transfer, recording stamp, sales and other taxes related to the
transfer of any Property or any Entity Interests, which shall be paid one-half (1/2) by Transferor
and one-half (1/2) by Transferee;
7.6.2 Escrow Agent’s escrow fees and costs, which shall be paid one-half (1/2) by Transferor and
one-half (1/2) by Transferee;
7.6.3 the cost of the Surveys, which shall be paid one-half (1/2) by Transferor and one-half (1/2)
by Transferee;
7.6.4 the cost of the Owner’s Title Policies, which shall be paid one-half (1/2) by Transferor
and one-half (1/2) by Transferee;
7.6.5 all recording fees, which shall be paid (subject to the terms of Section 7.6.7 hereof)
one-half (1/2) by Transferor and one-half (1/2) by Transferee;
7.6.6 any and all amounts or penalties due and payable in connection with the discharge and
satisfaction of any Liens (other than the Permitted Exceptions) in accordance with the terms
hereof, which shall be paid by Transferor; and
7.6.7 any and all amounts due and payable in connection with obtaining the Loans (including,
without limitation, any and all recording fees associated therewith), which shall be paid by
Transferee.
7.7 Deliveries Outside of Escrow. Transferor shall deliver possession of the
Properties, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions, to Transferee (in its capacity as the
controlling party of each Property Owning Entity) upon the Closing. Further, Transferor hereby
covenants and agrees to deliver to Transferee (in its capacity as the controlling party of each
Property Owning Entity), on or prior to the Closing, the following items:
7.7.1 Intangible Property. The Intangible Property, including, without limitation,
the original Ground Lease, the original Leases and the original Property Documents.
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7.7.2 Personal Property. The Personal Property, including, without limitation, any
and all keys, pass cards, remote controls, security codes, computer software and other devices
relating to access to the Improvements.
7.7.3 Notices.
7.7.3.1 Notices to Tenants. A letter for each Project in form and substance
reasonably acceptable to Transferee, duly executed by Transferor, dated as of the Closing Date and
addressed to the Tenants thereof, informing such Tenants of the transfer of such Project and the
assignment of the applicable Leases to the applicable Property Owning Entity, together with an
instruction to pay all amounts due or to become due under such Leases to Transferee.
7.7.3.2 Service Contracts Notices. A letter to the vendors of all material service
contracts for each Project (collectively, together with all of the service contracts affecting all
of the other Projects, the “Service Contracts”) in form and substance reasonably acceptable
to Transferee, duly executed by Transferor, dated as of the Closing Date and addressed to such
Service Contract vendors, informing such vendors of the assignment of such Service Contracts to
Transferee.
7.7.3.3 Notice to Ground Lessor. A letter to the holder of the lessor’s interest
under the Ground Lease in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Transferee, duly executed by
Transferor, dated as of the Closing Date and addressed to such lessor, informing such lessor of the
Assignment of Ground Lease and providing such other information as may be required pursuant to the
terms of the Ground Lease.
8. TRANSFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
Transferor represents and warrants to and agrees with Transferee, as of the Execution Date and
as of the Closing Date, as follows:
8.1 Leases and Ground Lease.
8.1.1 Lease Schedule. The schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “L” (the
“Lease Schedule”) is true, correct and complete in all material respects regarding: (a)
the leases, licenses, tenancies and other occupancy agreements (whether written or oral) in effect
at each Project as of the date set forth on such Lease Schedule, other than the Ground Lease (each
a “Lease” and collectively, together with all of the Leases affecting all of the Projects,
the “Leases”); (b) the identities of the tenants under the Leases (collectively, the
“Tenants”); (c) any delinquencies under the Leases; (d) the spaces occupied by the Tenants;
(e) the commencement and expiration dates of the Leases; (f) the monthly rents payable thereunder
(including any future rent concessions); (g) any outstanding agreements, written or oral, to amend
or otherwise modify any Leases; and (h) the security deposits and prepaid rents of more than one
(1) month in advance that have been paid by any Tenants.
8.1.2 Delivery of Leases. True, correct and complete copies of all Leases and all
amendments, guarantees and other documents relating thereto shall
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be delivered or otherwise made available to Transferee in accordance with the terms of Section 4.1.1 hereof.
8.1.3 Security Deposits. Except as set forth on the Lease Schedule, there are no
security deposits held by the landlord under any of the Leases, and there are no arrearages in rent
or additional rent under any of the Leases more than fifteen (15) days past due.
8.1.4 Services To Tenants. Other than as set forth on Exhibit “N” attached
hereto, all of the tenant improvements and construction required to be supplied by Transferor to
each Tenant prior to the Closing Date, if any, have been supplied or will be supplied prior to the
Closing Date, and Transferor has received no notice of any failure to supply any of said items to
any Tenant.
8.1.5 No Tenant Disputes. Transferor has not received from any Tenant any notice to
cancel, renew or extend any Lease or supply any additional services to any Tenant, except as may
otherwise be set forth on the Lease Schedule. Transferor has not received any notification from
any Tenant that it disputes Transferor’s interpretation of any of the provisions of such Tenant’s
Lease.
8.1.6 No Violations. Transferor has not received any written notice alleging that the
occupancy of any Tenant is invalid or illegal or violates any law, rule or regulation of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction thereof.
8.1.7 No Rent Concessions. Except as set forth on the Lease Schedule, no Tenant is
entitled to any rent concessions or other offsets against any rent payable by such Tenant after the
Execution Date.
8.1.8 Ground Lease. Transferor has delivered to Transferee a true, correct and
complete copy of the Ground Lease, including all amendments and modifications thereto. Transferor
holds 100% of the lessee’s interest under the Ground Lease. The Ground Lease is in full force and
effect. Transferor has paid (or will pay prior to Closing) all amounts due under the Ground Lease
prior to Closing. Transferor is not in default under and, to Transferors’ knowledge, no other
party thereto is in default under, the Ground Lease, beyond the expiration of any applicable grace
or cure period. Transferor has not, directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by
operation of law or otherwise, assigned, transferred, encumbered, hypothecated, pledged or granted
a security interest in the Ground Lease or in Transferor’s interest in the Ground Lease.
8.2 Existing Contracts. The schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “M” (the
“Contracts Schedule”) is true, correct and complete in all material respects regarding all
service, maintenance, repair, management, supply and other contracts (including, without
limitation, all Service Contracts) affecting any Property that will be in effect subsequent to the
Closing and that require payment, over the entire term of such contract, by the owner of such
Property following the Closing in excess of $10,000 (other than agreements that are terminable on
thirty (30) days notice or less without penalty or premium). Except as set forth on the Contracts
Schedule, neither Transferor nor any
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agent of Transferor has executed any service, maintenance,
repair, management, supply or other contracts (including, without
limitation, any Service Contracts) affecting any Property that will be in effect subsequent to
the Closing and that require payment, over the entire term of such contract, by the owner of such
Property following the Closing in excess of $10,000 (other than agreements that are terminable on
thirty (30) days notice or less without penalty or premium). To Transferor’s knowledge, each of
the contracts identified on the Contracts Schedule (including, without limitation, each of the
Service Contracts) is in good standing and in full force and effect, and Transferor is not in
default thereunder nor does Transferor have any knowledge of any event or circumstance which, with
or without the giving of notice, the passage of time or both, may constitute a default thereunder.
8.3 Insurance. True, correct and complete copies of all insurance policies maintained
by Transferor with respect to any Project shall be made available to Transferee as part of the
Property Documents. All premiums due on such insurance policies have been paid by Transferor and
Transferor will maintain such insurance policies from the Execution Date through the Closing Date
or earlier termination of this Agreement. Transferor has not received and has no knowledge of any
notice or request from any insurance company requesting the performance of any work or alteration
with respect to any Project. Transferor has received no notice from any insurance company
concerning, nor is Transferor aware of, any defects or inadequacies in any Project which, if not
corrected, would result in the termination of insurance coverage or increase its cost.
8.4 Litigation. Except for the proceedings disclosed on Schedule 8.4 attached
hereto, there are no actions, suits or proceedings before any judicial or quasi-judicial body, by
any governmental authority or other third party, pending, or to Transferor’s knowledge, threatened,
against or affecting all or any portion of any Project and, to Transferor’s knowledge, there is no
basis for any such action. Except for unlawful detainer or similar actions against Tenants that
are brought in the ordinary course of Transferor’s operation of the Projects, there are no actions,
suits or proceedings pending, by Transferor in connection with all or any portion of any Project or
Transferor’s ownership, rights, use, development or maintenance thereof, including, without
limitation, tax reduction proceedings; and from and after the date hereof, Transferor shall not
commence or allow to be commenced on its behalf any action, suit or proceeding with respect to all
or any portion of any Project without the prior written consent of Transferee except for litigation
against defaulting Tenants in the ordinary course of the operation of any Property. No
attachments, execution proceedings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, insolvency,
bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceedings are pending, or, to Transferor’s knowledge,
threatened, against Transferor.
8.5 Compliance with Laws. Transferor has received no notice of any condition
currently or previously existing on any Project or any portion thereof which constitutes, or may
give rise to, any current violation of any existing “Laws” (as hereinafter defined) applicable to
such Project if it were disclosed to the authorities having jurisdiction over such Project.
As used herein, the term “Laws” shall mean, collectively, all laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances and orders of all applicable federal, state, city or other governmental authorities in
effect as of the Execution Date
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(collectively, “Laws”), including, without limitation, (a)
the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12102, et seq., together with all rules,
regulations and official interpretations promulgated pursuant thereto, and (b) all Laws with
respect to zoning, building, fire, life safety, health codes and sanitation.
8.6 Condemnation; Special Assessments. Transferor has no knowledge of any pending or
contemplated condemnation, eminent domain or similar proceeding or special assessment which would
affect any Project or any part thereof in any way whatsoever.
8.7 Toxic or Hazardous Materials.
8.7.1 Definitions.
(a) “Environmental Claim” means any claim, action, cause of action, investigation or
notice (written or oral) by any person or entity alleging potential liability (including, without
limitation, potential liability for investigatory costs, cleanup costs, governmental response
costs, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injuries, or penalties) arising out
of, based on or resulting from (i) the manufacture, treatment, processing, distribution, use,
transport, handling, deposit, storage, disposal, leaking or other presence, or release into the
environment of any Material of Environmental Concern in, at, on, under, from or about any location,
whether or not owned or operated by Transferor, or (ii) circumstances forming the basis of any
violation or alleged violation of any “Environmental Law” (as hereinafter defined).
(b) “Environmental Laws” means all applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws
and regulations relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment, including,
without limitation, laws and regulations relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened
releases of Materials of Environmental Concern, or otherwise relating to the manufacture,
processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Materials of
Environmental Concern.
(c) “Environmental Notice” means any notice (written or oral) from any governmental
authority or any written notice from any other source (whether from a citizens group, employee or
other person or entity).
(d) “Material of Environmental Concern” means chemicals, pollutants, contaminants,
wastes, toxic or hazardous substances, petroleum and petroleum products, asbestos or
asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead or lead-based paints or materials,
radon, or mold, fungi, yeast or other similar biological agents that may have an adverse effect on
human health.
8.7.2 Representations and Warranties. Except as may be disclosed in any of the
reports identified on Schedule 8.7.2 attached hereto: (a)
Transferor has not received any Environmental Notice that alleges that (i) Transferor is not
in compliance with any Environmental Laws relating to any Project, (ii) Transferor does not possess
or comply with any permit or other governmental authorization required under Environmental Laws, or
(ii) there are circumstances that may prevent or interfere
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with any such compliance by Transferor
in the future; (b) there is no Environmental Claim pending or, to Transferor’s knowledge,
threatened with regard to any Project; (c) Transferor has not received any Environmental Notice
that alleges that there has been any release of any Material of Environmental Concern at, on or
from any Project that requires remediation under any Environmental Law; (d) Transferor has not
received any Environmental Notice that alleges that there are any past or present actions,
activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents relating to any Project, including,
without limitation, the manufacture, generation, treatment, processing, distribution, use,
transport, handling, deposit, storage, disposal, leaking, or other presence or release of any
Material of Environmental Concern, that could form the basis of any Environmental Claim against
Transferor or against any person or entity, including, without limitation, persons or entities
whose liability for such Environmental Claim Transferor may have retained or assumed either
contractually or by operation of law; and (e) without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to
Transferor’s knowledge, (i) Transferor has not stored, disposed of or arranged for the disposal of
any Material of Environmental Concern on any Property (except for any Material of Environmental
Concern maintained by Transferor in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with all
Environmental Laws), (ii) there are no underground storage tanks located on any Property, (iii)
there is no asbestos contained in or forming part of any Improvement, including, without
limitation, any building, building component, structure or office space on any Property, (iv) there
is no mold, yeast, fungi or other similar biological agent, whether visible or invisible, or
hidden, that exceeds permissible or regulated limits, requires remediation or abatement, or may
have adverse health effects contained in or forming part of any Improvement, including, without
limitation, any building, building component, structure or office space on any Property, (v) no
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at concentrations in excess of 50 parts per billion are used or
stored at any Property, (vi) there are no Environmental Claims or circumstances in the vicinity of
any of the Projects relating to environmental contamination or clean-up affecting or compromising
the value of any such Projects and (vii) Transferor has provided or made available to Transferee
all non-privileged assessments, reports, data, results of investigations or audits, or other
information that is in the possession or control of Transferor relating to the environmental
matters at or the environmental condition of any Property.
8.8 No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Transferor, the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated to be performed by Transferor, and compliance
with the terms of this Agreement by Transferor will not conflict with, or, with or without notice
or the passage of time or both, result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or
constitute a default under, any indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan agreement, or other
document, instrument or agreement, oral or written, to which Transferor is a party or by which
Transferor or its assets are bound, or any applicable regulation of any governmental agency, or any
judgment, order or decree of any court
having jurisdiction over Transferor or all or any portion of any Property other than a breach
or default that would not have a material adverse effect on any Property.
8.9 Due Organization; Consents. Transferor is a limited partnership duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal
place of business in the State of Alabama and Transferor has never
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existed or operated under any
other name. All requisite partnership action has been taken by Transferor in connection with
entering into this Agreement, and will be taken prior to the Closing in connection with, the
execution and delivery of the instruments referenced herein and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby. No consent of any partner, shareholder, beneficiary, creditor,
investor, judicial or administrative body, governmental authority or other party is required in
connection with the execution by Transferor of this Agreement and/or the performance by Transferor
of its obligations hereunder.
8.10 Transferor’s Authority; Validity of Agreements. Transferor has full right, power
and authority to transfer, contribute and convey the Properties to the Property Owning Entities,
and to transfer, contribute and convey the Entity Interest to Transferee, all as provided in this
Agreement, to carry out its obligations hereunder and to execute, deliver and perform, and enter
into and consummate, all of the documents and transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The
individual(s) executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of
Transferor have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Transferor to the terms hereof
and thereof. This Agreement is, and all instruments, documents and agreements to be executed by
Transferor in connection herewith shall be, duly authorized, executed and delivered by Transferor
and shall be valid, binding and enforceable obligations of Transferor subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws relating to creditors’ rights and general principles
of equity.
8.11 Foreign Investment In Real Property Tax Act. Transferor (a) is not a foreign
person within the meaning of Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”) and (b) is a resident of each State in which any Property is located, within
the meaning of the applicable revenue and taxation statutes of each such State.
8.12 Not a Prohibited Person.
(a) As used herein, the term “Prohibited Person” shall mean any of the following: (i)
a person or entity that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of,
Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing (effective September 24, 2001) (the “Executive
Order”); (ii) a person or entity that is named as a “specially designated national” or “blocked person” on the most current list published by the
U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) at its official
website, xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxx/xxxx; (iii) a person or entity that is otherwise
the target of any economic sanctions program currently administered by OFAC; or (iv) a person or
entity that is affiliated with any person or entity identified in clause (i), (ii) and/or (iii)
above.
(b) Transferor is not a Prohibited Person and to Transferor’s knowledge, no person or entity
owning or controlling Transferor (other than public shareholders of Colonial Properties Trust, as
to which Transferor makes no representations or warranties) is a person that is listed in the Annex
to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive Order.
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(c) To Transferor’s knowledge, none of its investors, affiliates or brokers or other agents
(if any), acting or benefiting in any capacity in connection with this Agreement is a Prohibited
Person.
(d) The assets Transferor will transfer to Transferee under this Agreement are not the
property of, and are not beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by a Prohibited Person.
(e) The assets Transferor will transfer to Transferee under this Agreement are not the
proceeds of specified unlawful activity as defined by 18 U.S.C. §1956(c)(7).
8.13 Employees. There are no employees of Transferor employed in connection with the
use, management, maintenance or operation of any Project whose employment will continue with
respect to such Project after the Closing Date. There is no bargaining unit or union contract
relating to any employees of Transferor employed in connection with the use, management,
maintenance or operation of any Project.
8.14 Taxes.
8.14.1 All business, occupation, sales, use and other similar taxes imposed with respect to
all or any portion of any Property or the operation thereof for its currently intended purpose,
which are due and payable by Transferor have been paid in full, or will be paid in full by
Transferor as and when such taxes become due and payable. Transferor has timely and properly filed
(or timely requested extensions with respect to) all federal, state, local and foreign tax returns,
reports and forms for which it is or has been required to file with respect to the operation, use
and ownership of any Property and, all such returns, reports and forms are (or were at the time of
their filing) true, correct and complete in all material respects.
8.14.2 As of the Closing Date, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the fair market value of
the Properties will consist of land, buildings, and other structural components thereof, and any
other assets described in Section 856(c)(4)(A) of the Code.
8.14.3 As of the Closing Date, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total gross revenues
that shall have theretofore been generated by the Properties during 2005 will consist of income
from rents from real property and other revenue which constitutes qualifying income under Section
856(c)(3) of the Code.
8.14.4 As of the Closing Date, at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the total gross revenues
that shall have theretofore been generated by the Properties during 2005 will consist of income
from rents from real property and other revenue which constitutes qualifying income under Section
856(c)(2) of the Code.
8.14.5 As of the Closing Date, each Property Owning Entity and each entity owned directly or
indirectly by the Property Owning Entities (if any) will
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be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes or disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for U.S. federal
income tax purposes.
8.14.6 As of the Closing Date, no Property Owning Entity nor any entity owned directly or
indirectly by the Property Owning Entities (if any) will be liable for any material taxes,
including any liability for taxes of any predecessor or liability for any taxes of any other person
as a result of transferee liability, joint and several liability, or liability under a contract.
8.15 REAs. Transferor has delivered to Transferee a true, correct and complete copy
of each reciprocal easement agreement, two-party agreement, operating or other similar agreement
encumbering any Property (each, a “REA” and, collectively, the “REAs”), including
all amendments and modifications thereto, all of which are identified on Schedule 8.18
attached hereto. Transferor has paid and/or received (or will pay and/or receive prior to
Closing) all payments due, if any, under each REA prior to Closing. Transferor has not received
any written notice alleging that Transferor or any other party is in default under any REA, or that
there is any event which with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute a
default thereunder. Transferor has not, directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by
operation of law or otherwise, assigned, transferred, encumbered, hypothecated, pledged or granted
a security interest in any REA or Transferor’s interest therein.
8.16 Survival. All of the representations and warranties of Transferor set forth in
this Agreement shall be true upon the Execution Date, shall be deemed to be repeated at and as of
the Closing Date (except as otherwise disclosed in writing to Transferee) and shall survive the
delivery of the Deeds and the Closing for a period of one (1) year; provided, however, that the
representations and warranties of Transferor set forth in Section 8.14
hereof shall survive the delivery of the Deeds and the Closing for the period of the
applicable statute of limitations.
8.17 Knowledge. The phrase “to Transferor’s knowledge” as used in this
Agreement means the actual (as opposed to constructive or imputed) knowledge, without independent
investigation or inquiry, of the following persons: (i) Xxxx X. Xxxx; (ii) Xxxxx Xxxxxxx; (iii)
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx; and (iv) Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx.
8.18 No Other Representations or Warranties.
(a) WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING IN THIS ARTICLE 8, TRANSFEREE
SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT (i) EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY OTHER DOCUMENT
DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO, THE PROPERTIES ARE “AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS” AND (ii) EXCEPT
AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO, AS APPLICABLE, NONE
OF TRANSFEREE, ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OTHER PERSON IS RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, FROM TRANSFEROR OR ANY DIRECT OR
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INDIRECT PARTNER, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, MEMBER,
EMPLOYEE, AFFILIATE, ATTORNEY, AGENT OR BROKER OF TRANSFEROR, AS TO ANY MATTER CONCERNING THE
PROPERTIES OR SET FORTH, CONTAINED OR ADDRESSED IN ANY DUE DILIGENCE MATERIALS (INCLUDING, THE
COMPLETENESS THEREOF), INCLUDING (A) the quality, nature, habitability, merchantability, use,
operation, value, marketability, adequacy or physical condition of the Properties or any aspect or
portion thereof, including, structural elements, foundation, roof, appurtenances, access,
landscaping, parking facilities, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, sewage, water and utility
systems, facilities and appliances, soils, geology and groundwater; (B) the dimensions or lot size
of the Properties or the square footage of any of the improvements thereon or of any tenant space
therein; (C) the development or income potential, or rights of or relating to, the Properties, or
the fitness, suitability, value or adequacy of a Property for any particular purpose; (D) the
zoning or other legal status of any Property; (E) the compliance of any Property or its operation
with any applicable codes, laws, regulations, statutes, ordinances, covenants, conditions and
restrictions of any governmental authority or of any other person or entity (including, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended); (F) the ability of Transferee or any of its
affiliates to obtain any necessary governmental approvals, licenses or permits for the use or
development of any Property; (G) the presence, absence, condition or compliance of any hazardous
substances or waste on, in, under, above or about any Property or any adjoining or neighboring
property; (H) the quality of any labor and materials used in any improvements at any Property; or
(I) the economics of, or the income and expenses, revenue or expense projections or other financial
matters, relating to the operation of, any Property. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Transferee expressly acknowledges and agrees that,
except as set forth herein or in any other document delivered pursuant hereto, it is not relying on
any representation or warranty of Transferor or any direct or indirect partner, member, director,
trustee, officer, employee, affiliate, attorney, agent or broker of Transferor, whether implied,
presumed or expressly provided, arising by virtue of any statute, regulation or common law right or
remedy in favor of any of them.
(b) TRANSFEREE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY REPORTS OBTAINED BY TRANSFEREE OR ANY
OF ITS AFFILIATES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF TRANSFEREE AND, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO, NONE OF
TRANSFEROR OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES HAS ANY OBLIGATION TO MAKE ANY CHANGES, ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
TO ANY PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF OR TO CURE ANY VIOLATIONS OF LAW OR TO COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY INSURER. TRANSFEREE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO, TRANSFEREE IS SOLELY
RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING, AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, ANY APPROVAL OR PERMIT NECESSARY
FOR ACCEPTANCE BY IT OF ANY PROPERTY OR INTEREST AND FOR ANY REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS NECESSARY TO
OBTAIN THE SAME, ALL AT TRANSFEREE’S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE.
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(c) TRANSFEREE AGREES THAT SHOULD ANY INVESTIGATION, CLEANUP, REMEDIATION OR REMOVAL OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY MOLD OR
MOLD CONDITION) ON OR RELATED TO ANY OF THE PROPERTIES BE REQUIRED AFTER THE DATE OF CLOSING,
TRANSFEROR SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO TRANSFEREE TO PERFORM OR PAY FOR SUCH INVESTIGATION,
CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL OR REMEDIATION, AND TRANSFEREE EXPRESSLY WAIVES AND RELEASES ANY CLAIM TO THE
CONTRARY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT (1) IN THE EVENT THAT ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION IS BROUGHT BY
A THIRD-PARTY AGAINST ANY PROPERTY OWNING ENTITY, TRANSFEREE OR ANY OF TRANSFEREE’S AFFILIATES THAT
ARISES AS A RESULT OF AN ACTION OR EVENT THAT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING AND DURING TRANSFEROR’S
PERIOD OF OWNERSHIP OF THE APPLICABLE PROPERTY, THEN TRANSFEREE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPLEAD
TRANSFEROR THEREIN AND TRANSFEROR SHALL RETAIN ANY LIABILITY TO SUCH THIRD-PARTY THAT TRANSFEROR
WOULD HAVE HAD BUT FOR THE EXISTENCE OF THE FOREGOING RELEASE, AND (2) THE FOREGOING SHALL NOT BE
INTERPRETED TO WAIVE ANY CLAIM OF TRANSFEREE WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH BY TRANSFEROR OF ANY
EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY TRANSFEROR IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER
DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO.
(d) Without limiting the provisions of Article 8 hereof, from and after the Closing, except
for rights, remedies and other provisions (including the representations, warranties and covenants)
set forth in this Agreement, Transferee irrevocably and absolutely waives its right to recover
from, and forever releases and discharges, and covenants not to file or otherwise pursue any legal
action against Transferor or its affiliates or any direct or indirect partner, member, manager,
trustee, director, shareholder, controlling person, affiliate, officer, attorney, employee, agent
or broker of any of the foregoing, and any of their respective heirs, successors, personal
representatives and assigns, with respect to any and all suits, actions, proceedings,
investigations, demands, claims, liabilities, fines, penalties, liens, judgments, losses, injuries,
damages, settlement expenses or costs of whatever kind or nature, whether direct or indirect, known
or unknown, contingent or otherwise (including any action or proceeding brought or threatened or
ordered by any governmental authority), including, without limitation, attorneys’ and experts’ fees
and expenses, and investigation and remediation costs that may arise on account of attorneys’ and
experts’ fees and expenses, and investigation and remediation costs that may arise on account of or
in any way be connected with the Entity Interests, the Properties or any portion thereof or the
condition thereof, including the physical, environmental and structural condition of any Property
or any law applicable thereto, or any other matter relating to the use, presence, discharge or
release of hazardous substance or waste on, under, in, above or about any of the Properties;
provided, however, that (1) Transferee does not waive its rights, if any, or any rights of its
successors or assigns or any of their affiliates or any other person who may have a right to seek
recovery, to recover from, or release or discharge or covenant not to
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bring any action against Transferor for any breach of the representations, warranties, covenants, indemnity obligations and
other provisions in this Agreement or any other document delivered pursuant hereto, subject to the
limitations and conditions contained herein or therein, (2) Transferee does not waive or release
any claim for fraud, and (3) in the event that any claim or cause of action is brought by a
third-party against any Property Owning Entity, Transferee or any of Transferee’s affiliates that
arises as a result of an action or event that occurred prior to the Closing and during Transferor’s
period of ownership of the applicable Property, then Transferee shall have the right to interplead
Transferor therein and Transferor shall retain any liability to such third-party that Transferor
would have had but for the existence of the foregoing release. In connection with this Article 8,
Transferee expressly waives the benefits of any provision or principle of federal or state law that
may limit the scope or effect of the waiver and release provisions of the preceding paragraph.
(e) TRANSFEREE REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE TERMS OF THE RELEASE CONTAINED HEREIN AND ITS
CONSEQUENCES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY TRANSFEREE, AND TRANSFEREE HAS HAD THE
OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH, AND HAS CONSULTED WITH, LEGAL COUNSEL OF TRANSFEREE’S CHOICE WITH
REGARD TO THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE. TRANSFEREE ACKNOWLEDGES AND WARRANTS THAT TRANSFEREE’S
EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE IS FREE AND VOLUNTARY.
9. TRANSFEREE’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
Transferee represents and warrants to Transferor, as of the Execution Date and as of the
Closing Date, as follows:
9.1 No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Transferee, the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated to be performed by Transferee, and compliance
with the terms of this Agreement by Transferee will not conflict with, or, with or without notice
or the passage of time or both, result in a breach of any of the terms or provisions of, or
constitute a default under, any indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan agreement, or other
document, instrument or agreement, oral or written, to which Transferee is a party or by which
Transferee is bound, or any applicable regulation of any governmental agency, or any judgment,
order or decree of any court having jurisdiction over Transferee.
9.2 Due Organization; Consents. Transferee is a limited liability company duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. All
requisite action has been taken by Transferee in connection with entering into this Agreement, and
will be taken prior to the Closing in connection with, the execution and delivery of the
instruments referenced herein and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No
consent of any partner, shareholder, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative
body, governmental authority or other party is required in connection with the execution by
Transferee of this Agreement and/or the performance by Transferee of its obligations hereunder.
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9.3 Transferee’s Authority; Validity of Agreements. Transferee has full right, power
and authority to accept the Entity Interests from Transferor as provided in this Agreement, to
carry out its obligations hereunder and to execute, deliver and perform, and enter into and
consummate, all of the documents and transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The
individual(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of Transferee and the instruments referenced
herein on behalf of Transferee have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Transferee
to the terms hereof and thereof. This Agreement is, and all other documents and instruments to be
executed and delivered by Transferee in connection herewith shall be, duly authorized, executed and
delivered by Transferee and shall be valid, binding and enforceable obligations of Transferee
subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar laws relating to creditors’ rights
and general principles of equity.
9.4 Prohibited Person.
9.4.1 Transferee is not a Prohibited Person and to Transferee’s knowledge, no person or entity
owning or controlling Transferee (other than public shareholders of any entity traded on any U.S.
or Australian stock exchange, as to which Transferee makes no representations or warranties) is a
person that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive
Order.
9.4.2 To Transferee’s knowledge, none of its investors, affiliates or brokers or other agents
(if any), acting or benefiting in any capacity in connection with this Agreement, is a Prohibited
Person.
9.5 Investment Purpose. Transferee is purchasing the Entity Interests and control of
the Properties pursuant to this Agreement for investment for its own account and not with a view to
the distribution of all or any part thereof as such term is used in Section 2(11) of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. Transferee is able to bear the economic risk of the acquisition of the
Entity Interests and control of the Properties pursuant hereto and can afford to sustain a total
loss on such investment, and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters
that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed investment and therefore has
the capacity to protect its own interests in connection with the acquisition of the Entity
Interests and control of the Properties.
9.6 Survival. All of the representations and warranties of Transferee set forth in
this Agreement shall be true upon the Execution Date, shall be deemed to be repeated at and as of
the Closing Date (except as otherwise disclosed in writing to Transferor) and shall survive the
delivery of the Deeds and the Closing for a period of one (1) year.
10. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS OF TRANSFEROR.
In addition to the covenants and agreements of Transferor set forth elsewhere in this
Agreement, Transferor covenants and agrees that between the Execution Date and the Closing Date (or
the date of earlier termination hereof, if applicable):
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10.1 Title. Subject to the terms of Sections 10.7 and 10.8 hereof, Transferor shall
not directly or indirectly sell, contribute, assign or create any right, title or interest
whatsoever in or to any Property or the Bel Air Leasehold, or create or permit to exist thereon any
lien, charge or encumbrance other than the applicable Permitted Exceptions, or enter into any
agreement to do any of the foregoing, without the prior written consent of Transferee (which
consent may be granted or withheld in Transferee’s sole and absolute discretion).
10.2 Development Activities. Subject to the terms of Section 10.9 hereof, Transferor
shall not take any actions with respect to the development of any Property or the Bel Air
Leasehold, including, without limitation, applying for, pursuing, accepting or obtaining any
permits, approvals or other development entitlements from any governmental or other regulatory
entities or finalizing or entering into any agreements relating thereto (other than with respect to
the developments described on Exhibit “N” or Exhibit “O” attached hereto) without
the prior written consent of Transferee (which consent may be granted or withheld in Transferee’s
sole and absolute discretion). Transferor hereby agrees to reasonably cooperate with Transferee in
Transferee’s efforts to obtain such governmental approvals as Transferee deems necessary to permit
Transferee to operate any Property as Transferee wishes following the Closing Date.
10.3 No Pre-Paid Rent. Transferor shall not accept any rent from any Tenant (or any
new tenant under any new lease permitted pursuant to the terms hereof) at any Project for more than
one (1) month in advance of the payment date.
10.4 Notice of Change in Circumstances; Litigation. Transferor shall promptly notify
Transferee of any change (collectively, the “Changes”) in any condition with respect to any
Property or any portion thereof or of any event or circumstance of which Transferor obtains
knowledge subsequent to the Execution Date which (a) materially affects such Property or any
portion thereof, or the use or operation of such Property or any portion thereof, (b) makes any
representation or warranty of Transferor to Transferee under this Agreement untrue or misleading in
any material respect or (c) makes any covenant or agreement of Transferor under this Agreement
incapable or substantially less likely of being performed, it being expressly understood that
Transferor’s obligation to provide information to Transferee under this Section 10.4 shall in no
way relieve Transferor of any liability for a breach by Transferor of any of its representations,
warranties, covenants or agreements under this Agreement. In the event that any proceeding of the
character described in Section 8.4 hereof is initiated prior to the Closing, Transferor shall
promptly advise Transferee in writing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
if Transferor becomes aware after the Execution Date of any Changes that (i) make any
representation or warranty of Transferor set forth in this Agreement (which was true, correct and
complete as of the Execution Date) untrue, incorrect or incomplete or (ii) make any covenant or
agreement of Transferor under this Agreement (which was, as of the Execution Date, capable of being
performed) incapable or substantially less likely of being performed, to the extent that such
Changes are not a result of Transferor’s breach of this Agreement, such Changes
shall not constitute a default by Transferor hereunder and Transferor shall have no liability
to Transferee with respect thereto, but Transferor shall promptly notify
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Transferee of such Changes.
10.5 No Defaults; Maintenance of Properties. Transferor shall not default with
respect to the performance of any obligation relating to any Property, including, without
limitation, the payment of all amounts due and the performance of all obligations with respect to
any existing indebtedness or existing leases or contracts affecting such Property (including,
without limitation, the Ground Lease). Transferor shall operate and maintain each Property in a
commercially reasonable manner, in accordance with Transferor’s past practice and in accordance
with all applicable Laws, rules and regulations affecting such Property or any portion thereof.
10.6 Exclusive Negotiations. Transferor shall (a) remove each Property from the
market, and (b) cease and refrain from any and all negotiations with any other prospective
optionees or purchasers of any Property.
10.7 Service, Management and Employment Contracts. Transferor shall not enter into
any new service, property management or employment contract or extend, renew or replace any
existing service, property management or employment contract in respect of any Property, without
Transferee’s prior written consent (which consent may be withheld in Transferee’s sole and absolute
discretion), unless the same shall be cancelable without penalty or premium, upon not more than
thirty (30) days’ notice from the owner of such Property.
10.8 Leases. Transferor shall not enter into any new lease or extend, renew or
replace any existing Lease or the Ground Lease, without Transferee’s prior written consent (which
consent may be withheld in Transferee’s sole and absolute discretion); provided, however, that if
Transferee fails to respond within three (3) Business Days of Transferor’s written request for
consent, Transferee shall be deemed to have given such consent.
10.9 Additional Expenditures. Transferor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
cause the following items and obligations to be fully paid, satisfied and completed (to
Transferee’s reasonable satisfaction) prior to the Closing, all at Transferor’s sole cost and expense
(collectively, the “Transferor Funding Requirements”): (a) each of the capital projects
identified on Exhibit “N” attached hereto; and (b) all costs for the Tenant allowances,
Tenant improvements and Lease commissions identified on Exhibit “O” attached hereto. To
the extent that Transferor fails to fully pay, satisfy and complete any of the Transferor Funding
Requirements prior to the Closing (each such failed Transferor Funding Requirement being
hereinafter referred to as a “Failed Funding Requirement” and, collectively, as the
“Failed Funding Requirements”), then (i) Transferee shall receive a credit against the
Contribution Value equal to the expected cost (reasonably determined by Transferee and Transferor)
to pay, satisfy and complete all Failed Funding Requirements and (ii) after the Closing, Transferee
shall pay, satisfy and complete all Failed Funding Requirements (or shall cause its applicable
property manager to pay, satisfy and complete all Failed Funding Requirements) at Transferee’s sole
cost and expense. In the event that the credit against the Contribution Value that Transferee
receives under this Section 10.9 exceeds the actual cost of completing all Failed Funding
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Requirements (as evidenced by invoices from third parties), then Transferee shall promptly
distribute the amount of such excess to Transferor. In the event that the actual cost of
completing all Failed Funding Requirements (as evidenced by invoices from third parties) exceeds
the credit against the Contribution Value that Transferee receives under this Section 10.9, then
Transferor shall promptly upon demand pay to Transferee the amount of such excess. The provisions
of this Section 10.9 shall survive the Closing.
11. RISK OF LOSS.
11.1 Condemnation. If, prior to the Closing, all or any “Material Portion” (as
hereinafter defined), individually or in the aggregate, of any of the Land Parcels or any of the
Projects is taken by condemnation or eminent domain (or is the subject of a pending or contemplated
taking which has not been consummated), Transferor shall immediately notify Transferee of such
fact. In such event, Transferee shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon written
notice to Transferor given not later than thirty (30) days after Transferee’s receipt of such
notice from Transferor. Transferee shall have no right to terminate this Agreement as a result of
any such taking that is not a Material Portion. If Transferee does not elect or has no right to
terminate this Agreement, Transferor shall assign and turn over to Transferee, and Transferee shall
be entitled to receive and keep, all awards for the taking by condemnation and Transferee shall be
deemed to have accepted the Properties subject to the taking without reduction in the Contribution
Value. As used herein, the term “Material Portion” shall mean any portion, with respect to
any Property, having a value in excess of five percent (5%) of the value of the portion of the
Contribution Value allocated to such Property pursuant to Section 2 hereof.
11.2 Casualty. Prior to the Closing and notwithstanding the pendency of this
Agreement, the entire risk of loss or damage by earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, landslide,
fire, acts of war, terrorism, terrorist activities or other casualty shall be borne and assumed by
Transferor. If, prior to the Closing any “Material Damage” (as hereinafter defined) occurs,
individually or in the aggregate, to any portion of any Project as a result of earthquake,
hurricane, tornado, flood, landslide, fire, acts of war, terrorism, terrorist activities or other
casualty, Transferor shall immediately notify Transferee of such fact. In such event, Transferee
shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Transferor given not later
than thirty (30) days after Transferee’s receipt of such notice from Transferor. Transferee shall
have no right to terminate this Agreement as a result of any such damage or destruction that does
not constitute Material Damage. If Transferee does not elect or has no right to terminate this
Agreement, Transferor shall assign and turn over, and Transferee shall be entitled to receive and
keep, all insurance proceeds payable with respect to such damage or destruction (which shall then
be repaired or not at Transferee’s option and cost) and Transferee shall receive, as a credit
against the Contribution Value, an amount equal to the deductible amount with respect to the
insurance and the parties shall proceed to the Closing pursuant to the terms hereof without
modification of the terms of this Agreement. If Transferee does not elect or has no right to
terminate such affected portion of this Agreement by reason of any casualty, Transferee shall have
the right to participate in any adjustment of any insurance claim. As used herein, the term
“Material Damage” shall mean damage or destruction,
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with respect to any Property, (a) the cost of repair of which is reasonably estimated to exceed the greater of $5,000,000.00 and five
percent (5%) of the value of the portion of the Contribution Value allocated to such Property
pursuant to Section 2 hereof and (b) which Transferor fails to repair in full prior to the Closing.
12. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES; SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.
12.1 Liquidated Damages. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ESCROW AND THIS TRANSACTION FAIL TO
CLOSE SOLELY AS A RESULT OF THE DEFAULT OF TRANSFEREE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT, TRANSFEREE AND TRANSFEROR AGREE THAT TRANSFEROR’S ACTUAL DAMAGES WOULD BE
IMPRACTICABLE OR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIX. THE PARTIES THEREFORE AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT THAT
THE ESCROW AND THIS TRANSACTION FAIL TO CLOSE SOLELY AS A RESULT OF THE DEFAULT OF TRANSFEREE IN
THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, TRANSFEROR, AS TRANSFEROR’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY, IS ENTITLED TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00)
LESS ANY “LIQUIDATED AMOUNT” RECEIVED BY THE TRANSFEROR PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.1 OF THE RELATED
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT (THE “LIQUIDATED AMOUNT”). IN THE
EVENT THAT THE ESCROW FAILS TO CLOSE SOLELY AS A RESULT OF TRANSFEREE’S DEFAULT, THEN (A) THIS
AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF TRANSFEREE AND TRANSFEROR HEREUNDER AND THE ESCROW
CREATED HEREBY SHALL TERMINATE, (B) ESCROW AGENT SHALL, AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND INSTRUCTED TO,
RETURN PROMPTLY TO TRANSFEREE AND TRANSFEROR ALL DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO THE PARTIES WHO
DEPOSITED THE SAME, (C) TRANSFEREE SHALL IMMEDIATELY DELIVER THE LIQUIDATED AMOUNT TO TRANSFEROR,
AND THE SAME SHALL BE THE FULL, AGREED AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND (D) ALL TITLE AND ESCROW
CANCELLATION CHARGES, IF ANY, SHALL BE CHARGED TO TRANSFEREE. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION 12.1, A
BREACH SHALL RESULT IN DEFAULT ONLY AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BREACH IS GIVEN TO TRANSFEREE AND
ONLY IF SUCH BREACH IS NOT CURED WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS THEREAFTER.
TRANSFEROR AND TRANSFEREE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS SECTION 12.1, AND BY THEIR INITIALS IMMEDIATELY BELOW AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 12.1 SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
JM | CL | |||||
Transferor’s Initials
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Transferee’s Initials |
12.2 Default by Transferor. If Transferor shall default in its
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performance obligations under this Agreement prior to or on the Closing Date and such default shall continue
for more than five (5) Business Days following written notice thereof given by Transferee to
Transferor or, if sooner, the Closing Date, then and in such event Transferee shall be entitled to
either (i) terminate this Agreement upon written notice given to Transferor and Escrow Agent, in
which event neither party shall have further rights or obligations to the other hereunder except as
expressly provided in this Agreement provided that Transferee shall have the right to recover from
Transferor Transferee’s actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement
and Transferee’s due diligence efforts in connection herewith in an amount not to exceed in the
aggregate, together with all amounts paid under Section 12.2 of the Related Acquisition Agreement,
One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), or (ii) seek specific performance of, but
not damages from, Transferor. If Transferor for any reason shall not file an action for specific
performance in any court asserting jurisdiction over this Agreement and Transferee within sixty
(60) days from the date scheduled for Closing, then Transferor conclusively shall be deemed to have
waived its right of specific performance hereunder. In no event shall Transferor be liable to
Transferee for any punitive, speculative or consequential damages.
13. BROKERS.
Transferee and Transferor each hereby represent, warrant to and agree with each other that it
has not had, and shall not have, any dealings with any third party to whom the payment of any
broker’s fee, finder’s fee, commission or other similar compensation (“Commission”) shall
or may become due or payable in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby other than
with Granite Partners, LLC (the “Broker”). Transferor hereby agrees to pay all Commissions
due and payable to the Broker in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby pursuant to
its separate agreement with the Broker. Transferor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold
Transferee harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, charges and disbursements) incurred by
Transferee by reason of any breach or inaccuracy of the representation, warranty and agreement of
Transferor contained in this Section 13. Transferee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold
Transferor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, charges and disbursements) incurred by
Transferor by reason of any breach or inaccuracy of the representation, warranty and agreement of
Transferee contained in this Section 13. The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the
Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement.
14. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE.
14.1 Indemnification.
14.1.1 By Transferee. Transferee hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
Transferor and each present and former director, officer and employee of Transferor harmless from
and against any claim, demand, obligation, loss, cost, damage, liability, judgment or expense
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, charges and disbursements)
(collectively, “Claims”) arising out of or in
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connection with (i) the breach of any of
Transferee’s representations or warranties set forth herein (subject to the survival limitations
set forth in Section 9.6 hereof), (ii) the breach of any of Transferee’s covenants or agreements
set forth herein, or (iii) any claim or cause of action brought by a third-party that arises as a
result of an action or event that occurred after the Closing and during Transferee’s period of
ownership or control of the applicable Property, that relates to the ownership of the Entity
Interests, or the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Properties; provided, however, that
Transferee’s obligation to indemnify Transferor under clause (i) above shall be subject to the
following restrictions, (a) Transferee shall not be obligated to pay any amounts with respect to
breaches of representations and warranties until the aggregate obligation of Transferee with
respect to such breaches hereunder and under Section 14.1.1 of the
Related Acquisition Agreement exceeds, in the aggregate, $250,000, whereupon Transferee shall
be liable for all such amounts whether or not they exceed $250,000, and (b) in no event shall the
aggregate liability of Transferee to Transferor with respect to breaches of representations and
warranties hereunder and under Section 14.1.1 of the Related Acquisition Agreement exceed, in the
aggregate, $7,500,000.
14.1.2 By Transferor. Transferor hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
Transferee and each present and former director, officer and employee of Transferee harmless from
and against any Claims arising out of or in connection with (i) the breach of any of Transferor’s
representations or warranties set forth herein (subject to the survival limitations set forth in
Section 8.16 hereof), (ii) the breach of any of Transferor’s covenants or agreements set forth
herein, or (iii) any claim or cause of action brought by a third-party that arises as a result of
an action or event that occurred prior to the Closing and during Transferor’s period of ownership
of the applicable Property, that relates to the ownership of the Entity Interests, or the
ownership, operation or maintenance of the Properties; provided, however, that Transferor’s
obligation to indemnify Transferee under clause (i) above shall be subject to the following
restrictions, (a) Transferor shall not be obligated to pay any amounts with respect to breaches of
representations and warranties until the aggregate obligation of Transferor with respect to such
breaches hereunder and under Section 14.1.2 of the Related Acquisition Agreement exceeds, in the
aggregate, $250,000, whereupon Transferor shall be liable for all such amounts whether or not they
exceed $250,000, and (b) in no event shall the aggregate liability of Transferor to Transferee with
respect to breaches of representations and warranties hereunder (other than breaches under Section
8.14 hereof for which no cap shall apply) and under Section 14.1.2 of the Related Acquisition
Agreement exceeds, in the aggregate, $7,500,000.
14.1.3 Further Acts. Each party shall do, execute and deliver, or shall cause to be
done, executed and delivered, all such further acts and instruments which the other party may
reasonably request in order to more fully effectuate the indemnifications provided for in this
Agreement.
14.1.4 Procedures.
14.1.4.1 In the event that any party hereto reasonably believes that such person has a Claim
for damages hereunder for which it will seek
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indemnity pursuant to this Section 14, such party (the
“indemnified party”) shall give written notice thereof (a “Claim Notice”) to the
indemnifying party (the “indemnifying party”) within five (5) Business Days after obtaining
knowledge thereof, stating the nature and basis of such Claim for indemnification and the amount
thereof, in reasonable detail. Failure to provide such Claim Notice within such five (5) Business
Day period shall not act as a waiver of the indemnified party’s rights with respect to such Claim
for indemnification unless, and only to the extent that, such failure materially adversely affects
the indemnifying party’s ability to defend against, reduce or eliminate damages arising out of such
Claim.
14.1.4.2 In the event of any claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding by or with any
third party, the indemnified party shall keep the indemnifying party informed and, unless the
indemnifying party exercises the right of control set forth in this Section 14.1.4.2, shall use all
reasonable efforts to defend such claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding with its own legal
counsel and present any defense reasonably suggested by the indemnifying party or its counsel. The
indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in such third party claim or litigation by
counsel and accountants, at its own expense, and, upon notice to the indemnified party (which must
be given by the indemnifying party within thirty (30) days after its receipt of notice from the
indemnified party pursuant to Section 14.1.4.1 hereof), to assume and control, at its own expense,
the defense or prosecution thereof, as the case may be, with counsel approved by the indemnified
party (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), unless (A) the assumption or
control of such defense or prosecution by the indemnified party has been authorized in writing by
the indemnifying party, (B) the indemnified party has reasonably concluded that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are different from or in addition to those available to the
indemnifying party (in which case the indemnifying party will not have the right to direct, assume
or control the defense or prosecution of such action on behalf of the indemnified party) or (C) the
indemnifying party has not in fact employed counsel to assume the defense or prosecution of such
action promptly after receiving notice of the commencement thereof, in each of which cases the
reasonable fees and expenses of counsel will be paid by the indemnifying party, and the indemnified
party shall assume and control the defense or prosecution of such action, and the indemnifying
party shall reimburse or pay such fees and expenses as they are incurred. If the indemnifying
party assumes such defense or prosecution in accordance with this Section 14.1.4.2, it shall have
no liability for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the indemnified party in
connection with such claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding (other than the reasonable
out-of-pocket costs and attorneys’ fees of investigation and cooperation with the indemnifying
party that may be requested by the indemnifying party in such defense or prosecution and as
contemplated in Section 14.1.4.3 hereof) but the indemnifying party shall thereafter indemnify and
hold the indemnified party and its affiliates harmless from and against all damages with respect to
such claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
14.1.4.3 The indemnified party shall have the right to participate, and cooperate, in the
defense of a Claim for which the indemnifying party has assumed control pursuant to Section
14.1.4.2 hereof and may retain separate co-counsel
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at its sole cost and expense (except that the
indemnifying party shall be responsible for the fees and expenses of the separate co-counsel to the
extent the indemnified party concludes reasonably that the counsel the indemnifying party has
selected has a conflict of interest).
14.1.4.4 The indemnified party shall not make, or offer to make, any settlement of any claim,
litigation, investigation or proceeding which might give rise to a right of indemnification from
the indemnifying party without the consent of such indemnifying party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided that the indemnified party may do so without such
consent if it elects to waive its right of indemnification with respect to the amount of such settlement in
connection with such claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding or the indemnifying party
refuses to acknowledge liability for indemnification under this Agreement and/or fails to or
declines to defend the indemnified party in such claim, litigation or proceeding. The indemnifying
party shall not consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to the matter, or enter into any
settlement, which does not include a provision whereby the plaintiff or claimant in the matter
releases the indemnified party from all liability with respect thereto, without the prior written
consent of the indemnified party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
14.2 Release. Effective as of the Closing, Transferor hereby releases and forever
discharges each of the Property Owning Entities and their past and present agents, representatives,
employees, officers, directors, affiliates, members, controlling persons, subsidiaries, successors
and assigns other than Transferee and those persons that are affiliates of Transferee
(collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all Claims which Transferor (or its
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns) now has, has ever had or may hereafter
have against the respective Released Parties arising contemporaneously with or prior to the Closing
or on account of or arising out of any matter, cause or event occurring contemporaneously with or
prior to the Closing.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY.
15.1 Transferee. Transferee agrees (on behalf of itself and its constituent members)
that until the Closing, except as otherwise provided herein or required by law, rule or regulation
(including those required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or Australian
securities laws), and except for the exercise by Transferee of any remedy hereunder, Transferee
shall (a) keep confidential the pendency of this transaction and the documents and information
supplied by Transferor to Transferee, (b) disclose such information only to Transferee’s agents,
employees, contractors, consultants, advisors, investment bankers, investors, partners or
attorneys, as well as lenders (if any) and title company personnel, on a need to know basis in
connection with Transferee’s review and consideration of the Properties, provided that Transferee
shall inform all persons receiving such information from Transferee of the confidentiality
requirement and (to the extent within Transferee’s control) cause such confidence to be maintained,
and (c) obtain the consent of Transferor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior
to making any news releases or similar announcements. Disclosure of information by Transferee
shall not be prohibited
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if that disclosure is of information that is or becomes a matter of public
record or public knowledge as a result of the Closing of this transaction or from sources other
than Transferee or its agents, employees, contractors, consultants or attorneys.
15.2 Transferor. Transferor agrees (on behalf of itself and its constituent partners)
that until the Closing, except as otherwise provided herein or required by law, rule or regulation
(including those required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or Australian
securities laws) and except for the exercise by Transferor of any remedy hereunder, Transferor
shall (a) keep confidential the pendency of this transaction with Transferee and the identity of
Transferee (and its members) and the relationship between Transferee and any entity to which
Transferee may assign this Agreement or any portion hereof or which Transferee designates as a
party to whom Transferor shall convey any portion of the Properties at the Closing, (b) disclose
such information only to Transferor’s agents, employees, contractors, consultants, advisors,
investment bankers, investors, partners or attorneys, as well as lenders (if any) and title company
personnel, on a need to know basis in connection with effecting the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement, provided that Transferor shall inform all such persons receiving such confidential
information from Transferor of the confidentiality requirement and (to the extent within
Transferor’s control) cause such confidence to be maintained, and (c) obtain the consent of
Transferee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior to making any news releases or
similar announcements. Disclosure of information by Transferor shall not be prohibited if that
disclosure is of information that is or becomes a matter of public record or public knowledge as a
result of the Closing of this transaction or from sources other than Transferor or any of its
agents, employees, contractors, consultants or attorneys.
16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
16.1 Governing Law. This Agreement (and the legal relations between the parties
hereto) shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to its principles of conflicts of law.
16.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the exhibits and schedules attached
hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between Transferee and Transferor pertaining to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, letters of intent,
negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties, and there are no warranties,
representations or other agreements, express or implied, made to any party by any other party in
connection with the subject matter hereof except as specifically set forth herein or in the
documents delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith.
16.3 Modification; Waiver. No supplement, modification, waiver or termination of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. No waiver
of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other
provision hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver
unless otherwise expressly provided.
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16.4 Notices. All notices, consents, requests, reports, demands or other
communications hereunder (collectively, “Notices”) shall be in writing and may be given
personally, by registered or certified mail, by telecopy, by PDF or email, or by Federal Express
(or other reputable overnight delivery service) as follows:
To Transferee:
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Marelda Retail Development LLC | |
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX | ||
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx | ||
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | ||
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx, Esq. | ||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx and xxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx | ||
With A Copy To:
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP | |
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 | ||
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 | ||
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx, Esq. | ||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx | ||
To Transferor:
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Colonial Realty Limited Partnership | |
c/o Colonial Properties Trust | ||
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | ||
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000 | ||
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxx | ||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx | ||
With A Copy To:
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Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP | |
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX | ||
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | ||
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Esq. | ||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 | ||
Email: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx | ||
To Escrow
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Fidelity National Title Insurance Company | |
National Title Services | ||
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | ||
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 | ||
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxx | ||
Telephone: 800/000-0000 | ||
Telecopy: 713/623-4406 | ||
Email: xxxxxx@xxx.xxx |
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or to such other address or such other person as the addressee party shall have last designated by
notice to the other parties. All Notices shall be deemed to have been given when received. All
Notices given by telecopy, PDF or email shall be followed by the delivery of a hard copy of such
Notice, provided that such Notice shall be deemed to have been given when received by telecopy, PDF
or email, as the case may be.
16.5 Expenses. Subject to the provision for payment of Closing Costs in accordance
with the terms of Section 7.6 hereof and any other provision of this Agreement, whether or not the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be consummated, all fees and expenses incurred by
any party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be borne by such party.
16.6 Assignment.
16.6.1 Transferor’s Right to Assign. Transferor shall not have the right, power or
authority to assign any portion of this Agreement or its rights hereunder or to delegate any duties
or obligations arising under this Agreement, voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law,
without Transferee’s prior written consent.
16.6.2 Transferee’s Right to Assign. Transferee shall not have the right, power or
authority to assign any portion of this Agreement or its rights hereunder or to delegate any duties
or obligations arising under this Agreement, voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law,
without Transferor’s prior written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Transferee shall have
the right, power and authority to assign all or any portion of this Agreement or its rights
hereunder or to delegate any duties or obligations arising under this Agreement, voluntarily,
involuntarily or by operation of law, without Transferor’s consent, to one or more affiliates of
Transferee, and shall also have the right, power and authority to designate one or more affiliates
to take title to any or all of the Entity Interests; provided, however, that no such assignment or
delegation shall relieve Transferee of its obligations or liabilities under this Agreement.
16.7 Severability. Any provision or part of this Agreement which is invalid or
unenforceable in any situation in any jurisdiction shall, as to such situation and such
jurisdiction, be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and shall not affect the
enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof or the validity or enforceability of any such
provision in any other situation or in any other jurisdiction.
16.8 Successors and Assigns; Third Parties. Subject to and without waiver of the
provisions of Section 16.6 hereof, all of the rights, duties, benefits, liabilities and obligations
of the parties shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, their respective successors and
assigns. Except as specifically set forth or referred to herein, nothing herein expressed or
implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person or entity, other
than the parties hereto and their successors or permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement.
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16.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be
deemed necessary and convenient, and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each
of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
16.10 Headings. The Section headings of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and shall not be deemed to modify, explain, restrict, alter or affect the meaning or
interpretation of any provision hereof.
16.11 Time of Essence. Time shall be of the essence with respect to all matters
contemplated by this Agreement.
16.12 Further Assurances. In addition to the actions recited herein and contemplated
to be performed, executed, and/or delivered by Transferor and Transferee, Transferor and Transferee
agree to perform, execute and/or deliver or cause to be performed, executed and/or delivered at or
after the Closing any and all such further acts, instruments, deeds and assurances as may be
reasonably required to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
16.13 Number and Gender. Whenever the singular number is used, and when required by
the context, the same includes the plural, and the masculine gender includes the feminine and
neuter genders.
16.14 Construction. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one party hereto than against
any other party hereto merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by counsel for
one of the parties.
16.15 Post-Closing Access to Records. Upon receipt by Transferor of Transferee’s
reasonable written request at anytime and from time to time within a period of three (3) years
after the Closing, Transferor shall, at Transferor’s principal place of business, during
Transferor’s normal business hours, make all of Transferor’s records relating to the Properties
available to Transferee for inspection and copying (at Transferee’s sole cost and expense).
16.16 Exhibits and Schedules. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, the parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that (a) as of the Execution Date, none of
the exhibits or schedules referenced herein will, in fact, be attached hereto (other than
Exhibit “K”, acknowledging that the Exhibit B to be attached to such Exhibit “K” is
also not yet attached thereto or hereto), (b) the parties shall work together in good faith to
prepare and mutually approve, on or before October 3, 2005, all of the exhibits and schedules
referenced herein and not attached hereto (and Exhibit B to be attached to such Exhibit
“K”) as of the Execution Date, (c) upon such approval, counsel for each of the parties shall
confirm the form and substance of each such approved exhibit and schedule by email to each other
(each copying Escrow Agent and attaching copies of such approved exhibits and schedules to such
emails), and (d) upon such exchange of emails, such approved exhibits and schedules shall be deemed
to be attached to this Agreement (and/or such Exhibit “K”) automatically, effective as of the
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Execution Date (without the need for any further documentation). All exhibits and schedules
attached hereto or to such Exhibit “K” (or deemed to be attached hereto or to such
Exhibit “K” pursuant to the terms of this Section 16.16) are hereby incorporated by
reference as though set out in full herein.
16.17 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that any party hereto brings an action or
proceeding against any other party to enforce or interpret any of the covenants, conditions,
agreements or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall
be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and expenses of such action or proceeding, including,
without limitation, attorneys’ fees, charges, disbursements and the fees and costs of expert
witnesses.
16.18 Business Days. As used herein, the term “Business Day” shall mean a day
that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. In the event that the date for the performance of
any covenant or obligation under this Agreement shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday,
the date for performance thereof shall be extended to the next Business Day.
16.19 Dispute Resolution. Any controversy, dispute, or claim of any nature arising
out of, in connection with, or in relation to the interpretation, performance, enforcement or
breach of this Agreement (and any closing document executed in connection herewith), including any
claim based on contract, tort or statute, shall be resolved at the written request of any party to
this Agreement by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be administered in accordance with
the then current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any matter
to be settled by arbitration shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association in the
state in which the applicable Property is located or if such matter is not attributable to a
particular Property or involves multiple Properties, then to the American Arbitration Association
in the State of Delaware. The parties shall attempt to designate one arbitrator from the American
Arbitration Association. If they are unable to do so within thirty (30) days after written demand
therefor, then the American Arbitration Association shall designate an arbitrator. The arbitration
shall be final and binding, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator
shall award attorneys’ fees (including those of in-house counsel) and costs to the substantially
prevailing party and charge the cost of arbitration to the party which is not the substantially
prevailing party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Section 16.19
shall not prevent Transferee or Transferor from seeking and obtaining equitable relief on a
temporary or permanent basis, including, without limitation, a temporary restraining order, a
preliminary or permanent injunction or similar equitable relief, from a court of competent
jurisdiction located in the state in which the applicable Property is located (to which all parties
hereto consent to venue and jurisdiction) by instituting a legal action or other court proceeding
in order to protect or enforce the rights of such party under this Agreement or to prevent
irreparable harm and injury. The court’s jurisdiction over any such equitable matter, however,
shall be expressly limited only to the temporary, preliminary, or permanent equitable relief
sought; all other claims initiated under this Agreement between the parties hereto shall be
determined through final and binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section
16.19.
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16.20 Counsel. In representing Transferee in connection with this Agreement, Skadden,
Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP (“Skadden”) is not, and shall not be deemed to, represent
Transferor or any of its affiliates (individually and collectively, the “Colonial
Affiliates”), regardless of the fact that any such Colonial Affiliate may hold an interest,
directly or indirectly, in Transferee. Specifically, no attorney/client relationship exists or
will exist between Skadden, on one hand, and any of the Colonial Affiliates, on the other hand, and
Skadden shall have no duties to any of the Colonial Affiliates. By executing this Agreement,
Transferor (on behalf of itself and the other Colonial Affiliates) acknowledges and agrees that
Skadden did not undertake any duties to any of the Colonial Affiliates and that they will not seek
to disqualify Skadden from any matter related to Transferee, Transferee’s operating agreement or
any documents executed in connection therewith or herewith, on the ground that Skadden undertook
duties to any of the Colonial Affiliates in connection with this Agreement.
16.21 Guaranty of Certain Obligations. Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX hereby guarantees to
Transferor Transferee’s obligations (in the event of a termination of this Agreement) to (a) pay
the Liquidated Amount if and when due under the terms of Section 12.1 of this Agreement and (b) pay
any amounts due under any indemnification provisions of this Agreement that expressly survive the
termination of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first above written.
TRANSFEREE: | ||||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, | ||||||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company | ||||||||||||
By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, | |||||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||||||||
its managing member | ||||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, | |||||||||||
a Delaware limited partnership, | ||||||||||||
its sole member | ||||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, | |||||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||||||||
its general partner | ||||||||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||||||||
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||||||||||||
Title: Vice President |
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TRANSFEROR: | ||||||
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, | ||||||
a Delaware limited partnership | ||||||
By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, | |||||
an Alabama real estate investment trust, | ||||||
its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx | ||||||
Senior Vice President |
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GUARANTOR:
The undersigned is signing below solely for the purpose of agreeing to the terms of
Section 16.21 of this Agreement.
XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX,
a Delaware limited partnership
a Delaware limited partnership
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, | |||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||
its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||||||
Title: Vice President |
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ESCROW AGENT:
The undersigned Escrow Agent hereby accepts the foregoing Acquisition and Contribution Agreement
and Joint Escrow Instructions and agrees to act as Escrow Agent under this Agreement in strict
accordance with its terms.
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY | ||||
By: |
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx | |||
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx | ||||
Title: Vice President, Manager |
The following is a list of Schedules and
Exhibits to the Acquistion and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions that have been intentionally omitted.
CRLP agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted Schedule or Exhibit upon request of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
LIST OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4.4(B)
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LIST OF ANCHOR TENANTS | |
SCHEDULE 8.7.2
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LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS | |
SCHEDULE 8.18
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LIST OF REAS | |
SCHEDULE 8.4
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LIST OF LITIGATION PROCEEDINGS | |
EXHIBIT “A-1”
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BEL AIR LAND PARCEL | |
EXHIBIT “A-2”
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GREENVILLE LAND PARCEL | |
EXHIBIT “A-3”
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BRUNSWICK LAND PARCEL | |
EXHIBIT “A-4”
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VALDOSTA LAND PARCEL | |
EXHIBIT “A-5”
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BEL AIR LEASEHOLD | |
EXHIBIT “B”
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PROPERTY QUESTIONNAIRE | |
EXHIBIT “C-1”
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ALABAMA DEED | |
EXHIBIT “C-2”
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NORTH CAROLINA DEED | |
EXHIBIT “C-3”
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GEORGIA DEED | |
EXHIBIT “C-4”
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ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE (ALABAMA) | |
EXHIBIT “D”
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OPERATING AGREEMENT | |
EXHIBIT “E-1”
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GROUND LEASE ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE | |
EXHIBIT “E-2”
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ANCHOR ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE | |
EXHIBIT “E-3”
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TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE | |
EXHIBIT “E-4”
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REA ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE | |
EXHIBIT “F”
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES | |
EXHIBIT “G”
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XXXX OF SALE | |
EXHIBIT “H”
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NON-FOREIGN AFFIDAVIT | |
EXHIBIT “I”
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ASSIGNMENT OF ENTITY INTERESTS | |
EXHIBIT “J”
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ASSIGNMENT OF REA | |
EXHIBIT “K”
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT | |
EXHIBIT “L”
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LEASE SCHEDULE | |
EXHIBIT “M”
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CONTRACTS SCHEDULE | |
EXHIBIT “N”
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CAPITAL PROJECTS | |
EXHIBIT “O”
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TENANT ALLOWANCES AND LEASE COMMISSIONS | |
EXHIBIT “P”
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LLC AGREEMENT |
AMENDMENTS
October 3, 2005
Marelda Retail Development LLC
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
With a copy to :
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Re: | Extension of deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the Acquisition and Contribution Agreements |
Reference is hereby made to that certain (i) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint
Escrow Instructions, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Bel Air Project, the
Greenville Project, Brunswick Project and the Valdosta Project (the “Contribution Agreement (Four
Properties)”) and (ii) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated
September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and Colonial Realty Limited
Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Auburn Project and the Myrtle Beach Project
(together with the Contribution Agreement (Four Properties), the “Contribution Agreements”). By
execution of this letter agreement, each of the parties hereby agrees to amend Section 16.16 of
each of the Contribution Agreements to extend the date by which the parties must prepare and
mutually approve exhibits and schedules to be attached to such Contribution Agreements from October
3, 2005 to (i) October 31, 2005 with respect to Exhibit “N” and Exhibit “O” and (ii) October 13,
2005 with respect to all other schedules and exhibits referenced therein. Except as amended by the
previous sentence, each of the Contribution Agreements shall otherwise remain in full force and
effect in the original forms agreed to by the parties.
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 3, 2005
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October 3, 2005
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Please signify your acceptance of and your agreement to be bound by the terms hereof by
executing one copy of this letter agreement and returning it to us. This letter
agreement may be executed in counterparts and shall be governed by Delaware law. Copies of
original signatures sent by facsimile transmission shall be binding as evidence of such acceptance
and agreement.
Very truly yours, | ||||||
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, an Alabama real estate investment trust, its general partner |
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx Senior Vice President |
Agreed and Accepted as of October 3, 2005: | ||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company its managing member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner |
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President |
October 13, 2005
Marelda Retail Development LLC
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
With a copy to :
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Re: | Extension of deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the Acquisition and Contribution Agreements |
Reference is hereby made to that certain (i) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint
Escrow Instructions, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Bel Air Project, the
Greenville Project, Brunswick Project and the Valdosta Project (the “Contribution Agreement (Four
Properties)”) and (ii) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated
September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and Colonial Realty Limited
Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Auburn Project and the Myrtle Beach Project
(together with the Contribution Agreement (Four Properties), the “Contribution Agreements”), each
as amended by that certain Letter Agreement dated October 3, 2005 by and among Colonial Realty
Limited Partnership and Marelda Retail Development LLC regarding the extension of the deadline for
attaching schedules and exhibits under the Contribution Agreements. By execution of this letter
agreement, each of the parties hereby agrees to amend Section 16.16 (as amended) of each of the
Contribution Agreements to extend the date by which the parties must prepare and mutually approve
exhibits and schedules to be attached to such Contribution Agreements from October 13, 2005 to (i)
October 31, 2005 with respect to Exhibit “N” and Exhibit “O” and (ii) October 21, 2005 with respect
to all other schedules and exhibits referenced therein. Except as amended by the previous
sentence, each of the Contribution Agreements shall otherwise remain in full force and effect in
the original forms agreed to by the parties.
Please signify your acceptance of and your agreement to be bound by the terms hereof by
executing one copy of this letter agreement and returning it to us. This letter agreement may be
executed in counterparts and shall be governed by Delaware law. Copies of original signatures sent
by facsimile transmission shall be binding as evidence of such acceptance and agreement.
Very truly yours, COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, an Alabama real estate investment trust, its general partner |
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx Senior Vice President |
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 13, 2005
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October 13, 2005
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Agreed and Accepted as of October 3, 2005: | ||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company its managing member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner |
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President |
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
October 28, 2005
VIA EMAIL AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
c/o Colonial Properties Trust
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xx. Xxxx X. Xxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
c/o Colonial Properties Trust
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xx. Xxxx X. Xxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Re: | Modifications to Acquisition Agreements |
Dear Xxxx:
Please refer to the following Agreements (collectively, as amended, the “Acquisition
Agreements”): (i) that certain Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow
Instructions, dated as of September 16, 2005, between Marelda Retail Development LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company (“Transferee”), and Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership (“Transferor”), relating to the properties commonly known as
“Colonial Mall Bel Air,” “Colonial Mall Greenville,” “Colonial Mall Xxxxx Place,” and “Colonial
Mall Valdosta” (the “Contribution Agreement”); and (ii) that certain Acquisition and
Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of September 16, 2005, between
Transferee and Transferor, relating to the properties commonly known as “Colonial University
Village” and “Colonial Mall Myrtle Beach.” All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings set forth for the same in the Acquisition Agreements.
The purpose of this letter (“Letter”) is to reflect the agreement between Transferee
and Transferor, with respect to certain modifications to the Acquisition Agreements. For good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Transferee
and Transferor hereby agree as follows:
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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1. AMENDMENTS.
A. Estoppels. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Acquisition
Agreements, Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge and agree that: (i) in order to qualify
as an acceptable Estoppel Certificate and count towards the number of required Estoppel
Certificates under Section 4.4 of the Acquisition Agreements, such Estoppel Certificate must (a)
not identify any material default by any party and (b) not contain any information that conflicts
in any material respect with the information set forth on the Lease Schedule or any other written
report or written schedule delivered to Transferee by or on behalf of Transferor; and (ii) in order
to qualify as an acceptable Tenant Estoppel (or Clean Estoppel Certificate) satisfying the
requirements of Sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 of the Acquisition Agreements resulting in the
nullification of a prior Transferor’s Estoppel, such Tenant Estoppel (or Clean Estoppel
Certificate) must not be inconsistent in any material respects with the Transferor’s Estoppel that
it replaces.
B. Additional Closing Conditions.
(i) Transferee and Transferor hereby agree that each of the Acquisition Agreements is hereby
amended to add the following new Section 6.1.15 thereto:
“6.1.15 Termination of Existing Property Management Agreements. On or
before the Closing, Transferor shall deliver to Transferee reasonably satisfactory
evidence of its termination of any and all existing property management or other
similar agreements relating to any of the Properties (so that upon Closing, the only
such agreements that will exist with respect to the Properties will be the Property
Management Agreements).”
(ii) Transferee and Transferor hereby further agree that the Contribution Agreement is
hereby amended to add the following new Sections 6.1.16 and 6.3.5 thereto:
“6.1.16 Valdosta Development Agreement. On or before the Closing, Transferor
shall have caused to be executed and delivered a development agreement for certain development
at the Valdosta Project, in the form of Exhibit “Q” attached hereto (the “Valdosta
Development Agreement”).”
“6.3.5 Valdosta Development Agreement. On or before the Closing, Transferee
shall have caused to be executed and delivered the Valdosta Development Agreement.”
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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C. Amendments to Contracts and Leases. Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge
and agree that (i) the terms of Section 10.7 of the Acquisition Agreements shall apply to any
amendment to any contract referenced therein, and (ii) the terms of Section 10.8 of the Acquisition
Agreements shall apply to any amendment to any lease referenced therein.
D. Self-Insured Casualty. Transferee and Transferor hereby agree that the Acquisition
Agreements are hereby amended by deleting the phrase “equal to the deductible amount” set forth in
the 16th line of Section 11.2 thereof, in its entirety, and replacing it with the
following phrase: “equal to the sum of any deductible amount and any self-insured amount”.
X. Xxxxxxxxx’x Error. Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge and agree that the
second to last sentence of Section 12.2 of the Acquisition Agreements contained scrivener’s errors
and, accordingly, the Acquisition Agreements are hereby amended to delete such sentence, in its
entirety, and replace it with the following sentence: “If Transferee for any reason shall not file
an action for specific performance in any court asserting jurisdiction over this Agreement (and
deliver a copy of such filing to Transferor) within sixty (60) days from the date scheduled for
Closing, then Transferee conclusively shall be deemed to have waived its right of specific
performance hereunder.”
F. Confidentiality. Transferee and Transferor hereby agree that each of the
Acquisition Agreements is hereby amended to add the following new Section 15.3 thereto:
“15.3 Exception. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein
(including, without limitation, the terms of Sections 15.1 and 15.2 hereof), the legal
obligations of confidentiality of the parties hereunder do not extend to the United States
federal or state tax structure or the United States federal or state tax treatment of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If any United States federal or state tax
analyses or materials are provided to any party, such party is free to disclose any such
analyses or materials without limitation.”
G. Notices. Transferee and Transferor hereby agree that the Acquisition Agreements
are hereby amended by deleting the addresses for Notices to Transferee set forth in Section 16.4
thereof, in their entirety, and replacing them with the following addresses:
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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“To Transferee: | Marelda Retail Development LLC | |||
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX | ||||
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx | ||||
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 | ||||
Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq. | ||||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 and (000) 000-0000 | ||||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 | ||||
Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx and | ||||
xxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx | ||||
With A Copy To: | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP | |||
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 | ||||
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 | ||||
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx, Esq. and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq. | ||||
Telephone: (000) 000-0000 and (000) 000-0000 | ||||
Telecopy: (000) 000-0000 and (000) 000-0000 | ||||
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx and xxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx.” |
H. Exhibits and Schedules. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in the Acquisition Agreements (including, without limitation, Section 16.16 thereof),
Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge and agree that the parties shall complete and
mutually agree upon the final form of each of the Schedules and Exhibits attached thereto
(in accordance with the terms thereof) on or before November 4, 2005; provided, however,
that notwithstanding the foregoing, Transferee and Transferor further acknowledge and agree
that Exhibits “D”, “K”, “P” and (if applicable) “Q” attached to the Acquisition Agreements
(in accordance with the terms thereof) will remain subject to the approval of Transferee’s
mortgage lender (and Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge and agree to make any
changes to such Exhibits as may be reasonably required by Transferee’s mortgage lender:
provided that neither Transferee nor Transferor shall be required to consent to any such
change that would (a) modify or amend any economic term of the applicable Exhibit or (b)
increase the liability or decrease the rights of Transferee or Transferor, as the case may
be, under the applicable Exhibit other than to a de minimis extent).
I. Property Management Agreement. Transferee and Transferor hereby acknowledge
and agree that the form of Property Management and Leasing Agreement attached to the
Acquisition Agreements as Exhibit “K” is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety
with the form attached as Exhibit A hereto.
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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J. Due Diligence Termination Date. Transferee and Transferor hereby
acknowledge and agree that the Due Diligence Termination Date is hereby extended as follows:
(i) until November 4, 2005 for all purposes under the Acquisition Agreements; (ii) until
November 7, 2005, provided that such extension is being granted to Transferee for the
limited purpose of reviewing and approving the information disclosed in the Property
Questionnaires received on October 27, 2005; and (iii) until November 30, 2005, provided
that such extension is being granted to Transferee for the limited purpose of reviewing the
information disclosed in the previously ordered but not yet received Phase II Environmental
Reports.
2. MISCELLANEOUS.
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Acquisition Agreements remain in full force
and effect, unamended, and all of the terms and provisions of the Acquisition Agreements, as herein
modified, are hereby ratified and reaffirmed by both Transferee and Transferor. This Letter may be
executed in as many counterparts as may be deemed necessary and convenient, and by the different
parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an
original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Letter
shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Additionally, for purposes of
facilitating the execution of this Letter, a facsimile or PDF signature shall be deemed to be an
original signature and a telecopy or email delivery (i.e., the transmission by any party of its
signature on an original or any copy of this Letter via fax machine or email) shall be deemed to be
the delivery of such party’s original signature.
Assuming that this Letter accurately reflects the agreement of Transferee and Transferor,
please execute a copy of this Letter on behalf of Transferor where indicated below and return a
telecopy or PDF copy of it as soon as possible to Xxxxx X. Xxxx (at telecopy number 213/621-5035 or
email address xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx), with the original to follow by Federal Express to:
Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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If you have any questions, please feel free to call Xxxxx X. Xxxx at (000) 000-0000.
Very truly yours, | ||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member |
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By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President |
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN: |
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COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, an Alabama real estate investment trust, its general partner |
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx Senior Vice President |
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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cc (via email and overnight delivery):
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxx, Esq.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxx
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
National Title Services
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Telephone: 800/000-0000
Email: xxxxxx@xxx.xxx
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
National Title Services
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Telephone: 800/000-0000
Email: xxxxxx@xxx.xxx
Marelda Retail Development LLC
October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
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EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING AGREEMENT
(To be furnished supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request)
November 4, 2005
Marelda Retail Development LLC
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxx and Xxx Xxxxx
With a copy to :
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Re: | Extension of deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the Acquisition and Contribution Agreements and Due Diligence Termination Date |
Reference is hereby made to that certain (i) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint
Escrow Instructions, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Bel Air Project, the
Greenville Project, Brunswick Project and the Valdosta Project (the “Contribution Agreement (Four
Properties)”) and (ii) Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated
September 16, 2005, by and between Marelda Retail Development LLC and Colonial Realty Limited
Partnership, regarding the properties known as the Auburn Project and the Myrtle Beach Project
(together with the Contribution Agreement (Four Properties), the “Contribution Agreements”), each
as amended by (x) those certain Letter Agreements dated October 3, 2005 and October 13, 2005,
respectively, by and among Colonial Realty Limited Partnership and Marelda Retail Development LLC
regarding the extension of the deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the Contribution
Agreements and (y) that certain Letter Agreement dated October 28, 2005 by and among Colonial
Realty Limited Partnership and Marelda Retail Development LLC regarding, among other things, the
extension of the deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the Contribution Agreements
and extending the Due Diligence Termination Date (as defined in the Contribution Agreements). By
execution of this letter agreement, each of the parties hereby agrees to amend Section 16.16 (as
amended) of each of the Contribution Agreements to extend the date by which the parties must
prepare and mutually approve all exhibits and schedules to be attached to such Contribution
Agreements to November 15, 2005. Each of the parties hereby also agrees to extend the Due
Diligence Termination Date as follows: until November 15 for all purposes under the Acquisition
Agreements, except for the limited purpose of reviewing information disclosed in the previously
order but not yet received Phase II Environmental Reports, the Due Diligence Termination Date for
which shall remain November 30, 2005. Except as
amended by this paragraph, each of the Contribution Agreements shall otherwise remain in full force
and effect, as previously amended.
Marelda Retail Development LLC
November 4, 2005
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November 4, 2005
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Please signify your acceptance of and your agreement to be bound by the terms hereof by
executing one copy of this letter agreement and returning it to us. This letter agreement may be
executed in counterparts and shall be governed by Delaware law. Copies of original signatures sent
by facsimile transmission shall be binding as evidence of such acceptance and agreement.
Very truly yours, | ||||||
COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, | |||||
an Alabama real estate investment trust, | ||||||
its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx |
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Senior Vice President |
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Agreed and Accepted as of November 4, 2005: |
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MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company | ||||||||||
its managing member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited partnership, | ||||||||||
its sole member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||||||
its general partner | ||||||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||||||||||
Vice President |
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
c/x Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx XX
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
November 15, 2005
VIA EMAIL AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
c/o Colonial Properties Trust
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xx. Xxxx X. Xxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
c/o Colonial Properties Trust
0000 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xx. Xxxx X. Xxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Re: Waiver of Due Diligence Termination Rights
Dear Xxxx:
Please refer to the following agreements (as amended, the “Acquisition Agreements”):
(i) that certain Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of
September 16, 2005, between Marelda Retail Development LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(“Transferee”), and Colonial Realty Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership
(“Transferor”), relating to the properties commonly known as “Colonial Mall Bel Air,”
“Colonial Mall Greenville,” “Colonial Mall Xxxxx Place,” and “Colonial Mall Valdosta”; and (ii)
that certain Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of
September 16, 2005, between Transferee and Transferor, relating to the properties commonly known as
“Colonial University Village” and “Colonial Mall Myrtle Beach. Each of the Acquisition Agreements
has been amended by, among other things, that certain Letter Agreement dated October 28, 2005
between Transferor and Transferee (the “3rd Amendment”) and that certain Letter
Agreement dated November 4, 2005, between Transferor and Transferee (the “4th
Amendment”). All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings set forth for the same in the Acquisition Agreements.
Please be advised that Transferee hereby waives its right to terminate the Acquisition
Agreements on or before the Due Diligence Termination Date under Section 4.1.4 thereof (as
amended by the 3rd Amendment and the 4th Amendment) for all due
diligence purposes except for the limited purpose of reviewing the information disclosed in
the previously ordered but not yet delivered Phase II Environmental Reports (which right
continues, pursuant to the terms of the 3rd Amendment and the 4th
Amendment, until November 30, 2005).
Nothing contained in this Letter shall constitute or be deemed to be a waiver of any
other rights of Transferee under the Acquisition Agreements, including, without limitation,
any other termination rights of Transferee thereunder.
Very truly yours, | ||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||||||
its managing member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited partnership, | ||||||||||
its sole member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner |
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By: | ||||||||||
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||||||||||
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Title: Vice President |
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Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
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MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC
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November 23, 2005
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Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
c/o Colonial Properties Trust
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Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Re: Modifications to Acquisition Agreements
Dear Xxxx:
Please refer to the following Agreements: (i) that certain Acquisition and Contribution
Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of September 16, 2005, between Marelda Retail
Development LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Transferee”), and Colonial Realty
Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“Transferor”), relating to the
properties commonly known as “Colonial Mall Bel Air,” “Colonial Mall Greenville,” “Colonial Mall
Xxxxx Place,” and “Colonial Mall Valdosta” (as amended, the “Purchase Agreement”); and (ii)
that certain Acquisition and Contribution Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of
September 16, 2005, between Transferee and Transferor, relating to the properties commonly known as
“Colonial University Village” and “Colonial Mall Myrtle Beach” (as amended, the “Exchange
Agreement” and, together with the Purchase Agreement, the “Acquisition Agreements”);
each as amended by (x) those certain Letter Agreements dated October 3, 2005, October 13, 2005 and
November 4, 2005, respectively, between Transferor and Transferee regarding the extension of the
deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits under the foregoing (i) and (ii); and (y) that
certain Letter Agreement dated October 28, 2005 between Transferor and Transferee regarding, among
other things, the extension of the deadline for attaching schedules and exhibits and extending the
Due Diligence Termination Date under the Acquisition Agreements. All capitalized terms used and
not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth for the same in the Acquisition
Agreements.
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
November 23, 2005
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November 23, 2005
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The purpose of this letter (“Letter”) is to reflect the agreement between Transferee
and Transferor, with respect to certain modifications to the Acquisition Agreements. For good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Transferee
and Transferor hereby agree as follows:
1. AMENDMENTS.
A. Section 10.9 of Purchase Agreement. Transferor and Transferee acknowledge and
agree that the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 10.9 thereof in its
entirety and inserting the following in lieu thereof:
“10.9 Transferor’s Funding of Additional Costs. At Closing, Transferor shall
pay to Transferee (by wire transfer of immediately available funds into an account
designated by Transferee) an amount equal to $1,398,943.00 (the “Reserve Amount”).
Such funds shall be applied to the payment of capital and operating expenses of the
Properties as determined by Transferee.”
B. Section 10.9 of Exchange Agreement. Transferor and Transferee acknowledge and
agree that Section 10.9 of the Exchange Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety.
C. Schedules “N” and “O”. Transferor and Transferee acknowledge and agree that
Exhibit “N” and Exhibit “O” are hereby deleted from the Acquisition Agreements in
their entirety.
2. MISCELLANEOUS.
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Acquisition Agreements remain in full force
and effect, unamended, and all of the terms and provisions of the Acquisition Agreements, as herein
modified, are hereby ratified and reaffirmed by both Transferee and Transferor. This Letter may be
executed in as many counterparts as may be deemed necessary and convenient, and by the different
parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an
original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Letter
shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Additionally, for purposes of
facilitating the execution of this Letter, a facsimile or PDF signature shall be deemed to be an
original signature and a telecopy or email delivery (i.e., the transmission by any party of its
signature on an original or any copy of this Letter via fax machine or email) shall be deemed to be
the delivery of such party’s original signature.
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
November 23, 2005
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November 23, 2005
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Assuming that this Letter accurately reflects the agreement of Transferee and Transferor,
please execute a copy of this Letter on behalf of Transferor where indicated below and return a
telecopy or PDF copy of it as soon as possible to Xxxxx X. Xxxx (at telecopy number 213/621-5035 or
email address xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx), with the original to follow by Federal Express to:
Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Xxxxx X. Xxxx at (000) 000-0000.
Very truly yours, | ||||||||||
MARELDA RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company |
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By: | MARELDA RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, | ||||||||||
its managing member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited partnership, | ||||||||||
its sole member | ||||||||||
By: | XXXXXXX & XXXXX XX LLC, | |||||||||
a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner |
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By: | ||||||||||
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||||||||||
Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Title: Vice President |
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
November 23, 2004
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November 23, 2004
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN: |
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COLONIAL REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership |
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By: | COLONIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, | |||||
an Alabama real estate investment trust, | ||||||
its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxx Xxxx | |||||
Xxxx Xxxx | ||||||
Senior Vice President |
Colonial Realty Limited Partnership
November 23, 2004
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November 23, 2004
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Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
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Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx LLP
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Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxx, Esq.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx
Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxx
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
National Title Services
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Telephone: 800/000-0000
Email: xxxxxx@xxx.xxx
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
National Title Services
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Telephone: 800/000-0000
Email: xxxxxx@xxx.xxx