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EXHIBIT 2.2
AMENDED AND RESTATED
FORM OF
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of this _____ day of ____________, 1997, by and between Premier
Orthodontic Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its successors and assigns
(hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser") and _________________________________,
a Florida ________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, Seller owns and operates an orthodontic practice with offices
located in the facilities identified in Exhibit "A" (collectively, the "Center")
and furnishes orthodontic and other dental care to the general public through
the services of the orthodontist(s) and dentist(s) affiliated with the Seller to
provide patient care at the Center (the "Orthodontist(s)"); and
WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell all of its right, title and interest in
and to all of the assets used in connection with the orthodontic practice
conducted at the Center (except for the right to employ the Orthodontist(s)) to
Purchaser and Purchaser wishes to buy all of Seller's right, title and interest
in and to such assets, subject to and upon the terms and conditions herein set
forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00), the premises
and the mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt, adequacy, and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Seller and Purchaser hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS AND CLOSING.
1.01 PURCHASE. Upon the terms and conditions set forth herein,
Seller shall sell to Purchaser and Purchaser shall purchase from Seller all of
Seller's right, title and interest in and to:
(a) Seller's leasehold interest in and to that certain
facility comprising the Center, and all dental and other equipment or furniture
leased by Seller (the "Leasehold Interest"); provided, however, that (i) Seller
shall have the option of excluding from the conveyance contemplated hereby
Seller's leasehold interest in such dental and other equipment (including any
leased automobiles) or furniture and (ii) in the event that any Leasehold
Interests in and to dental and other equipment and furniture leased by Seller
are not assignable, such Leasehold Interest(s) shall not be assigned to
Purchaser; provided, further, that any leasehold expense incurred by Seller on
Leasehold Interests retained by Seller shall be considered a Center Expense (as
defined in that certain Service Agreement dated of even date herewith by
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and between Seller and Purchaser) for the purpose of determining the
Service Fee to be paid to Purchaser only to the extent that any
provisions in the operative lease documents or instruments, including
but not limited to lease expense and term, are reasonable and customary
and do not exceed the fair market rent for the leased dental and other
equipment (including any leased automobiles) or furniture. Any
Leasehold Interests to be retained by Seller or which are nonassignable
shall be identified by Seller at Closing (as hereinafter defined) to
Purchaser's satisfaction.
(b) All of Seller's licenses, permits, equipment, tools,
furniture, furnishings, fixtures, inventory, supplies, technology,
prepaid items, xxxxx cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable,
files, records (other than patient records), patient lists, supplier
lists and all other personal property located at the Center or used in
connection with the business of the Center as a going concern and with
the operation of the Center located thereon, reasonably required to
operate a licensed and certified orthodontic practice in Florida,
including without limitation all of those items of personal property
set forth and described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto (such personal
property is hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Property") (the
Leasehold Interest and the Personal Property are sometimes hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Assets").
1.02 TRANSFER. Seller shall execute and deliver such instruments of
conveyance, sale, assignment or transfer, and shall take or cause to be taken
such further action as the Purchaser or its counsel shall request at any time or
from time to time to vest, confirm or evidence in the Purchaser good and
marketable title to all of the Assets intended to be conveyed, sold,
transferred, assigned and delivered to the Purchaser hereby under this
Agreement, free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances, except the
Permitted Exceptions (as hereinafter defined).
1.03 CLOSING DATE. The sale, transfer and delivery of the Assets
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and the delivery of the Purchase Price
(as hereinafter defined) shall take place as soon as all appropriate conditions
as set forth herein have been fulfilled, but in no event later than October 15,
1997, at the offices of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Scarborough, L.L.P., First Union
Plaza, Suite 1400, 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, or at such
other place and date as Purchaser and Seller shall agree. The date on which the
last of all payments and deliveries occurs is the "Closing Date", and such
payments and deliveries constitute the "Closing." The parties hereto shall use
their reasonable best efforts to satisfy all appropriate conditions as soon as
possible.
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SECTION 2. PURCHASE PRICE AND EXPENSES.
2.01 PURCHASE PRICE. Purchaser hereby agrees to pay to Seller for
the Assets of the Center at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Center's
1996 Adjusted Gross Revenues (as hereinafter defined), with the actual amount to
be determined upon completion of an initial public offering of Purchaser's
common stock (the "IPO") (as finally determined, the "Purchase Price"), which
final Purchase Price shall be the Seller's proportional interest in the sum of
the value of all of the orthodontic entities included in the IPO, which sum
shall constitute 62% of the total market capitalization of Purchaser without
giving effect to the IPO. The valuation for determining the final Purchase Price
of each orthodontic entity included in the IPO shall be based on the adjusted
gross revenues and operating results of each such orthodontic entity for the
trailing twelve-month period used in preparation of Purchaser's registration
statement on Form S-1 with respect to the IPO. The Purchase Price shall be paid
as follows:
(a) Up to a maximum of 20% of the Purchase Price shall be
paid in cash or immediately available funds at Closing; and
(b) The remainder of the Purchase Price to be paid to
Seller in stock of Purchaser to be valued at the time of the IPO, which
IPO shall occur simultaneously with the Closing.
As used herein, the term "1996 Adjusted Gross Revenue" shall be determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall mean all fees
and charges recorded or booked in fiscal year 1996 by or on behalf of the Seller
as a result of professional orthodontic services personally furnished to
patients by the Orthodontist(s) and those under the Orthodontist's supervision
and other fees or income generated in their capacity as professionals after any
adjustments for uncollectible accounts, professional courtesies and other
activities that do not generate a collectible fee.
2.02 COSTS AND EXPENSES. Each party to this Agreement shall pay its
fees, costs and expenses and those of its agents, accountants, lawyers and
investment advisors, whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are
consummated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF SELLER.
Seller hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Purchaser as
follows, and acknowledges and confirms that Purchaser is relying upon such
representations, warranties and covenants in connection with the execution,
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delivery and performance of this Agreement, notwithstanding any investigation
made by Purchaser or on its behalf:
3.01 ORGANIZATION OF SELLER. Seller is a ________________________
formed and in existence under the laws of the State of Florida and Seller has
the power and authority to own its property and to carry on its business as and
where such business is now conducted.
3.02 TITLE TO ASSETS. Seller has good and marketable title to the
Assets at the Center, and the right to sell, transfer, assign and deliver the
Assets at the Center to Purchaser, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances,
claims, security interests, pledges, agreements and rights of others, except for
the Permitted Exceptions (as hereinafter defined), and upon transfer of the
Assets at the Center to Purchaser, Purchaser will hold good and marketable title
to the Assets at the Center free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances,
and rights of third parties whatsoever, except for the Permitted Exceptions.
3.03 AUTHORIZATION AND BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement and each of
the agreements and instruments contemplated hereby has been duly and validly
authorized, executed and delivered by the Seller and constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligations of the Seller, enforceable in accordance with its
terms. All corporate actions and proceedings required for the execution and
delivery of this Agreement, and for the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, have been duly taken.
3.04 NO CONFLICTS. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Seller of this Agreement or any agreements required hereby to be executed by
Seller, will not (i) constitute a violation of, conflict with or constitute a
default under any term or provision of the Seller's formation documents, (ii) to
the best of Seller's knowledge, constitute a violation of any statute,
ordinance, judgment, order, decree, regulation or rule of any court,
governmental authority or arbitrator or any license, permit or franchise
applicable or relating to the Center or (iii) result in the creation of any lien
upon the Center pursuant to the provisions of any of the foregoing.
3.05 CONDITION OF ASSETS. Upon Closing, the Assets at the Center,
including the Personal Property, will be in good condition comparable to the
condition existing on the date of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear
excepted. Seller shall not remove any Personal Property from the Center prior to
the Closing, except for the purpose of repair or replacement or in the ordinary
course of business, and any such Personal Property or its replacement, as the
case may be, shall be included in this transaction. Seller shall keep all
insurance policies or renewals thereof affecting or covering the Center in full
force and effect up to and
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including the date of Closing unless the reason for such policies ceases or such
policies are replaced in the ordinary course of business.
3.06 TAXES. Except as set forth on Exhibit "C", Seller has timely
filed or caused to be timely filed all federal income tax returns and all other
federal, state, county, local or city tax returns which are required to be
filed, and has paid or caused to be paid all taxes shown on said returns or on
any tax assessment received by them (including, without limitation, real and
personal property taxes) to the extent that such taxes have become due. No
events have occurred which could impose on Purchaser any transferee liability
for any taxes, penalties, or interest due or to become due from Seller.
3.07 CLAIMS AND LEGAL ACTIONS. Except as set forth on Exhibit "C",
there is no claim, legal action, counterclaim, suit, arbitration, governmental
investigation or other legal, administrative or tax proceeding, nor any order,
decree or judgment, in progress, pending, or threatened against or relating to
Seller, the Center, or the business or operations of the Seller, nor does Seller
know or have reason to be aware of any basis for the same.
3.08 MAINTENANCE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND EMPLOYEES. Seller shall
use its best efforts to preserve and maintain the Center's business operations
intact, and use its best efforts to keep available to Purchaser the services of
the Center's employees, to preserve and maintain the Personal Property and to
preserve to the extent possible the goodwill of the Center's business. Prior to
the Closing Date, Seller shall not (i) except in the usual and ordinary course
of business of Seller consistent with past practice, incur any indebtedness or
other liabilities, guarantee any indebtedness or sell any assets of the Center,
or (ii) increase the compensation payable to any employee, stockholder, member
or doctor other than normal merit and cost of living increases granted in the
ordinary course of business, (iii) enter into any employment agreements or adopt
any employee benefit plan or increase the benefits or obligations of Seller or
the Center under any employee benefit plan, (iv) permit any of the Assets to be
subjected to any new mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien, claim,
encumbrance, or restriction of any kind, or (v) discharge or satisfy any claims,
liabilities or obligations of the Center other than in the usual course of
business.
3.09 CONSENTS. Except as set forth on Exhibit "C", there are no
persons whose consent is necessary for Seller to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Each party hereto agrees to cooperate with each
other party to obtain the consents, approvals and authorizations of third
parties and governmental authorities that any such party reasonably determines
to be necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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3.10 NO MANAGEMENT CONTRACT OR LEASE. Except for any lease
agreement(s) between Seller and Seller's landlord(s), which lease agreement(s)
shall be assigned by Seller to Purchaser at Closing to the extent assignable and
copies of which lease agreement(s) have been provided to Purchaser by Seller,
there will be no management contracts or leases for the Center at the time of
Closing.
3.11 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION. No representations, warranties or
covenants by Seller, nor any statement, list or certificate furnished or to be
furnished to Purchaser pursuant hereto, or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby, contains or will contain any untrue statement of fact or
omits or will omit to state a fact necessary to make the statements contained
therein not misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made.
3.12 NOTICE AS TO CHANGES. Seller will promptly advise Purchaser in
writing of the occurrence of any events of which Seller becomes aware after the
date of this Agreement and prior to Closing relating to any of the matters which
are the subject of the covenants, representations and warranties contained
herein.
3.13 BULK SALES. Seller shall comply with any and all applicable
bulk sales laws.
3.14 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The warranties,
representations and covenants of the Seller contained in this Agreement shall be
true and correct as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if
given and made on and as of the date and time of Closing, and such
representations, warranties and covenants shall survive the Closing and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for the period
of three (3) years.
SECTION 4. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF PURCHASER.
Purchaser hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Seller as
follows, and acknowledges and confirms that Seller is relying upon such
representations, warranties and covenants in connection with the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement, notwithstanding any investigation
made by Seller or on its behalf:
4.01 ORGANIZATION OF PURCHASER. Purchaser is a corporation
organized and in existence under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all
requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform
its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
4.02 AUTHORIZATIONS AND BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement has been
duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Purchaser and constitutes
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valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its
terms. All other corporate proceedings required by the Articles of Incorporation
or the Bylaws of Purchaser or otherwise for the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, and for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
have been duly taken.
4.03 NO VIOLATION. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Purchaser of this Agreement or any agreements required hereby to be executed by
Purchaser, will not (i) constitute a violation of, conflict with or constitute a
default under any term or provision of the Purchaser's Articles of Incorporation
or bylaws, each as amended, (ii) to the best of Purchaser's knowledge,
constitute a violation of any statute, ordinance, judgment, order, decree,
regulation or rule of any court, governmental authority or arbitrator or any
license, permit or franchise applicable or relating to the Center or (iii)
result in the creation of any lien upon the Purchaser's assets pursuant to the
provisions of any of the foregoing.
4.04 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION. No representations, warranties or
covenants by Purchaser or the members, officers or directors of the Purchaser,
nor any statement, list or certificate furnished or to be furnished to the
Seller pursuant hereto, or in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby, contains or will contain any untrue statement of fact or omits or will
omit to state a fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not
misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made.
4.05 CLAIMS AND LEGAL ACTIONS. There is no claim, legal action,
counterclaim, suit, arbitration, governmental investigation or other legal,
administrative or tax proceeding, nor any order, decree or judgment, in
progress, pending, or threatened against or relating to Purchaser or the
business or operations of the Purchaser, nor does Purchaser know or have reason
to be aware of any basis for the same.
4.06 SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. The
warranties and representations of the Purchaser contained in this Agreement
shall be true and correct as of the Closing with the same force and effect as if
given and made on and as of the date and time of Closing, and such
representations and warranties shall survive the Closing and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement for the period of three (3)
years.
4.07 NOTICE AS TO CHANGES. Purchaser shall promptly advise Seller
in writing of the occurrence of any events of which Purchaser becomes aware
after the date of this Agreement and prior to Closing relating to any of the
matters which are the subject of the covenants, representations and warranties
contained herein. In the event Purchaser withdraws or abandons the registration
statement for the
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IPO prior to October 15, 1997, then Purchaser shall immediately notify Seller in
writing within five (5) business days of such abandonment or withdrawal.
SECTION 5. CONVEYANCES.
At Closing, the Personal Property shall be conveyed by general
assignment and xxxx of sale. The Leasehold Interest shall be assigned to
Purchaser pursuant to assignment agreements. In advance of the Closing Date,
appropriate forms of such xxxx of sale and assignment agreements shall be
prepared by Purchaser's counsel in conformity with this Agreement and shall be
submitted to Seller for its approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Good and marketable title to the Assets at the Center including the Personal
Property shall be conveyed from Seller to Purchaser free and clear of all liens,
claims, charges, encumbrances, restrictions, assessments (including, without
limitation, any assessments payable in installments, all of which installments
have not been paid), encroachments, leases and easements, of any kind, subject
only to taxes for the current year, and those other liens, claims, charges,
encumbrances or objections, if any, set forth in Exhibit "D" attached hereto and
by reference made a part hereof (such other liens, claims, charges, encumbrances
or objections are hereinafter referred to as "Permitted Exceptions"). Subject to
the Permitted Exceptions, Seller shall have satisfied or canceled of record all
debt or security instruments which create a lien on the Personal Property,
including, without limitation, any mortgage, indenture, security agreement, or
deed to secure debt outstanding on any portion of such Personal Property.
SECTION 6. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER.
The obligations of Purchaser to perform this Agreement are subject to
the satisfaction of the following conditions, each of which may be waived by
Purchaser:
6.01 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF
OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Seller shall certify to Purchaser that (i) the
representations and warranties of Seller herein contained are true and correct
as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made on the Closing Date
(except for changes permitted or contemplated by the terms of this Agreement or
except to the extent that such changes expressly relate to an earlier date); and
(ii) Seller has performed all obligations and complied with all covenants
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by Seller prior to
the Closing Date.
6.02 DELIVERIES. Seller hereby agrees to, and shall, deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Purchaser at the Closing the following, each of
which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser:
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(a) XXXX OF SALE. A General Assignment and Xxxx of Sale
for all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Personal
Property and fixtures located in the Center, including those items
described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof;
(b) OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Such other endorsements,
assignments and instruments of transfer and conveyance as may be
necessary to vest in the Purchaser good and marketable title to the
assets and business to be sold hereunder and as shall be reasonably
requested by Purchaser; and
(c) CERTIFICATES REGARDING AUTHORITY AND OTHER MATTERS.
Certificates or affidavits of Seller in form and substance satisfactory
to Purchaser regarding the authority and power of the Seller to
complete the transactions provided for herein, and the accuracy of
Seller's representations, and warranties and covenants contained
herein.
6.03 AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT BY SELLER. All actions necessary to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all
documents contemplated herein and therein shall have been duly and validly taken
by the officers of the Seller, and Seller shall have full power and right to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby on the terms provided
herein or therein. Seller shall provide Purchaser at Closing with a certified
resolution approving the execution of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby.
6.04 NO INJUNCTION OR RESTRAINING ORDER. No injunction, restraining
order or other order of any federal or state court in the United States that
prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
pending or shall have been issued and remain in effect.
6.05 GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS, APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS. All
consents, authorizations, orders or approvals of, and filings or registrations
with, any governmental commission, board or other regulatory body that are
required for or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been
obtained or made.
6.06 INSPECTION AND SURVEY. Purchaser and/or its agents (including
accountants, lawyers and investment bankers) shall have conducted, completed and
be satisfied with (i) a physical plant inspection of the Center and an
inspection of the Personal Property, and (ii) an inspection of the Center's
business and legal and financial books and records, including any leases for
office space, furniture or equipment. Seller shall make such items available to
Purchaser and/or its agents at
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reasonable times and in such a manner so as not to unreasonably disrupt the
Center's normal business.
6.07 MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. There shall have been no material
adverse change after the date of the most recent financials in the results of
operations, business, assets, properties, liabilities, financial position or
affairs of the Center or the Seller, which in the good faith judgment of the
Purchaser has had, or will have a materially adverse effect on the Center or the
Center's business.
6.08 PUBLIC OFFERING OR FIRM UNDERWRITING. Purchaser shall have
completed a public offering for the sale of at least $10,000,000 of the stock of
Purchaser.
6.09 CASUALTY LOSSES. On or prior to the time of Closing, the
Center shall not have sustained any loss, whether or not insured, by reason of
physical damage to the Center caused by fire, flood, accident, explosions or
other calamity which would adversely affect the carrying on of its business in
the normal and regular course.
6.10 ACCOUNTING TREATMENT. Purchaser shall have received approval
from its auditors and an indication of no objection from the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") as to Purchaser's and the Center's, along with other
orthodontic practices, "roll-up" accounting treatment, on terms acceptable to
Purchaser.
6.11 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Seller shall enter into a five (5) year
employment agreement with any Orthodontist(s) who have an equity interest in
Seller or deliver patient care at the Center(s) on average more than ten (10)
days per month the Center(s), as employee(s) to the Center(s) after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which employment
agreements shall contain a non-competition agreement with respect to Purchaser.
SECTION 7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER.
The obligations of Seller to perform this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions, each of which may be waived by Seller:
7.01 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF
OBLIGATIONS. At Closing, Purchaser shall certify to Seller that (i) the
representations and warranties of the Purchaser herein contained are true and
correct as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made on the
Closing Date (except for changes permitted or contemplated by the terms of this
Agreement or except to the extent that they expressly relate to an earlier
date); and (ii) Purchaser has performed all obligations and complied with all
covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it
prior to the Closing Date.
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7.02 DELIVERY OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. Purchaser shall have delivered
to Seller the Purchase Price, as described in Section 2.01.
7.03 GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS, APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS. All
consents, authorizations, orders or approvals of, and filings or registrations
with, any governmental commission, board or other regulatory body that are
required for or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been
obtained or made.
7.04 NO INJUNCTION OR RESTRAINING ORDER. No injunction, restraining
order or other order of any federal or state court in the United States that
prevents the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
pending or shall have been issued and remain in effect.
7.05 INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING. Purchaser shall have completed the
IPO on or before October 15, 1997.
SECTION 8. PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
The following items shall be adjusted based on the Closing Date on a
pro rata basis between Seller and Purchaser at the time of the Closing or after
the Closing as agreed upon by Purchaser and Seller:
(a) Personal property ad valorem taxes for the 12 month period
succeeding the applicable tax xxxx due date;
(b) Charges for electricity, gas, water and sewer and other
utilities to be based on projections from most recent invoices
or on recent meter readings; and
(c) Such other items as may be agreed upon by Seller and
Purchaser.
SECTION 9. FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.
9.01 INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION. Seller acknowledges that the shares
of stock of Purchaser to be delivered to the Seller at the Closing pursuant to
this Agreement have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act
of 1933 ("1933 Act") and may not be sold, transferred, pledged or otherwise
disposed of in the absence of an effective registration statement covering the
shares under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or unless an
exemption from such registration is available and a legal opinion to that effect
is delivered to and accepted by the Purchaser. The stock to be acquired by the
Seller pursuant to this Agreement is being acquired solely for Seller's own
account, for
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investment purposes only and with no present intention of distributing, selling
or otherwise disposing of it in connection with a distribution.
9.02 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Seller represents and warrants that none
of the shares of Purchaser stock issued to Seller will be offered, sold,
assigned, pledged, hypothecated, transferred or otherwise disposed of, except
after full compliance with all of the applicable provisions of the 1933 Act and
the rules and regulations of the SEC and applicable state securities laws and
regulations. All certificates evidencing shares of Purchaser stock issued
hereunder shall bear the following restrictive legend, as well as any legend
required by the securities or blue sky laws of the state where Purchaser
resides:
THE SHARES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR UNDER THE
SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED,
ASSIGNED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS AND UNTIL REGISTERED PURSUANT
TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT OR AFTER RECEIPT
OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER THAT AN EXEMPTION
FROM REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS.
9.03 INVESTMENT RISK. Seller is able to bear the economic risk of
an investment in Purchaser stock acquired pursuant to this Agreement and can
afford to sustain a total loss of such investment and has such knowledge and
experience in financial and business matters that Seller represents and warrants
that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed investment
and therefore has the capacity to protect Seller's interests in connection with
the acquisition of Purchaser stock. Seller or their representatives have had an
adequate opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from Purchaser
concerning any and all matters relating to Purchaser and the transaction
described herein.
9.04 ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS. Seller represents and warrants
that he is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501(a) under the 0000
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9.05 PIGGYBACK REGISTRATION RIGHTS. Purchaser has no obligation to
register the shares of Purchaser stock that Seller will receive under this
Agreement. Provided, however, in the event Purchaser, at any time within 24
months after the Closing, contemplates and undertakes a public offering of its
shares of Common Stock and the filing of a registration statement with the SEC
in connection therewith, Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing of the
proposed offering and of any material terms and conditions of the offering known
to Purchaser. Purchaser shall use all reasonable efforts to have included in
such registration statement all or
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any portion of the shares distributed to Seller hereunder, subject, however, to
such terms, conditions and limitations (including but not limited to the number
of shares that Seller may offer to sell in such registration statement) as any
underwriter retained by Purchaser in connection with such offering may require,
and provided that the public offering and sale of such shares is not restricted
by any legend or other condition imposed by any state securities commissioner.
Seller shall take all such action and execute all such documents including, but
not limited to, the execution and delivery of an underwriting agreement in form
and substance in all material respects the same as the underwriting agreement to
be signed by Purchaser, as may be requested by Purchaser. The cost of such
public offering shall be borne by Purchaser, except that Seller shall pay its
proportionate share of underwriters' commissions and discounts and the costs and
fees of any attorneys, accountants and other persons retained by Seller in
connection with the offering. The provisions of this Section 9.05 shall not
apply to registration statements filed in connection with employee stock
purchase and option programs by Purchaser or in connection with actual or
proposed acquisitions by Purchaser. Seller shall notify Purchaser of its
election to exercise its rights herein specified in writing within thirty (30)
days after the aforesaid written notice to the Seller by Purchaser."
SECTION 10. BROKERS.
Seller shall pay any real estate broker(s) or finder(s) employed by
Seller. Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser for any and all
claims and expenses arising from Seller's employment of a broker or finder.
Purchaser shall pay any real estate broker(s) or finder(s) employed by
Purchaser. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller for any and all
claims and expenses arising from Purchaser's employment of a broker or finder.
SECTION 11. ASSUMED LIABILITIES.
Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, Purchaser shall
assume no liabilities, obligations or indebtedness of Seller or the Center
whether express or implied, contingent or absolute, disputed or final, nor shall
anything herein be construed to the contrary.
SECTION 12. TERMINATION.
12.01 RIGHT OF TERMINATION. This Agreement and the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the
Closing Date:
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(a) By the mutual consent of the Purchaser and the
Seller.
(b) By the Purchaser in the event that the conditions set
forth in Sections 3 and 6 of this Agreement shall not have been
satisfied or waived by the Closing.
(c) By the Seller in the event that the conditions set
forth in Sections 4 and 7 of this Agreement shall not have been
satisfied or waived by the Closing.
(d) By either party upon written notice after October 15,
1997.
(e) By the Seller upon receipt of the Purchaser's notice
of withdrawal or abandonment of the registration statement for the IPO
by October 15, 1997 referred to in Section 4.07 hereof.
12.02 NOTICE OF TERMINATION. Notice of termination of this Agreement
shall be given by the party so terminating to the other parties hereto, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of this Agreement.
12.03 EFFECT OF TERMINATION. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated pursuant to this Section 12, this Agreement shall be void and have no
further force and effect, without any liability on the part of any of the
parties hereto (or their respective members, stockholders, directors or
officers, if any).
SECTION 13. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS.
The descriptive headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this
Agreement.
SECTION 14. NOTICES.
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed given if (a) delivered by hand, (b) mailed by registered or
certified mail (return receipt requested), (c) telecopied and immediately
confirmed, or (d) sent by overnight delivery, to the parties at the following
addresses (or at such other addresses for a party as shall be specified by like
notice) and shall be deemed given on the date on which so hand-delivered or so
telecopied, on the third business day following the date on which so mailed, if
deposited in a regularly-maintained receptacle for United States mail, or on the
first business day following the date on which sent by overnight delivery:
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If to Purchaser:
Premier Orthodontic Group, Inc.
00000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xx. Xxx Xxxxxxxx, Chief Executive Officer
Telecopier: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Scarborough, L.L.P.
First Union Plaza, Suite 1400
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Telecopier: (000) 000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
If to Seller:
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Telephone:
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Telecopier:
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SECTION 15. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of
which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective
when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and
delivered to the other parties.
SECTION 16. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard for its
principles of conflicts of laws.
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SECTION 17. ASSIGNABILITY.
This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Seller without the prior
written consent of the Purchaser. This Agreement shall be assignable by
Purchaser to (i) any person, firm or corporation that controls or is under
common control with Purchaser, (ii) US Orthodontic Care, Inc. ("USOC") or any
person, firm or corporation that controls or is under common control with USOC,
or (iii) any entity that results from a merger or other combination between
Purchaser and USOC ("Newco") and any person, firm or corporation that controls
or is under common control with Newco.
SECTION 18. WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS.
Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any time by
the party that is entitled to the benefits thereof, and any term or provision of
this Agreement may be amended or supplemented at any time by the mutual consent
of Purchaser and Seller, except that any waiver of any term or condition, or any
amendment or supplementation, of this Agreement must be in writing. A waiver of
any breach or failure to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement shall not in any way affect, limit or waive a party's rights hereunder
at any time to enforce strict compliance thereafter with every term or condition
of this Agreement.
SECTION 19. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall not create any rights or benefits on behalf of any employee of Seller,
third party or other person, and this Agreement shall be effective only as
between the parties hereto, their successors and permitted assigns.
SECTION 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement (including the Exhibits, agreements, documents and
instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes
all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the
parties, or any of them with respect to the subject matter hereof.
SECTION 21. SEVERABILITY.
In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall be declared invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the
provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 22. EXHIBITS.
The parties shall have until Closing to agree upon all information to
be filed as a part of the Exhibits to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement
effective as of the date first set forth above.
SELLER:
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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PURCHASER:
PREMIER ORTHODONTIC GROUP, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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