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D.C. Execution
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
By
And Between
D.C. OVERNIGHT PARTNERS, L.P.,
a District of Columbia Limited Partnership,
As Seller
And
STARWOOD LODGING TRUST,
a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust
And
STARWOOD LODGING CORPORATION,
a Maryland Corporation,
As Buyer.
Dated As Of: December 30, 1997
Relating to the D.C. Luxury Collection Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS......................................................1
1.1 Defined Terms....................................................1
1.2 Other Definitional Provisions...................................10
SECTION 2 - PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY...................................10
SECTION 3 - PURCHASE PRICE; PAYMENT; BUYER'S DEFAULT; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES....11
3.1 Purchase Price..................................................11
3.2 Payment.........................................................11
3.3 Investment of Escrowed Funds....................................11
3.4 Allocation of Purchase Price....................................12
3.5 Default by Buyer Prior to Closing; Liquidated Damages...........12
SECTION 4 - ESCROW; CLOSING; COSTS..........................................13
4.1 Escrow..........................................................13
4.2 Seller's Deliveries to Escrow Holder............................13
4.2.1.1 Deed...................................................13
4.2.1.2 Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases.............13
4.2.1.3 General Assignment.....................................13
4.2.1.4 Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement......13
4.2.1.5 Xxxx of Sale...........................................14
4.2.1.6 Stock Agreement........................................14
4.2.1.7 Liquor Licenses Management Agreement...................14
4.2.1.8 [Intentionally Omitted]................................14
4.2.1.9 [Intentionally Omitted]................................14
4.2.1.10 [Intentionally Omitted]................................14
4.2.1.11 [Intentionally Omitted]................................14
4.2.1.12 [Intentionally Omitted]................................14
4.2.1.13 Non-Foreign Person Certificate.........................14
4.2.1.14 Transfer Tax Forms.....................................14
4.2.1.15 Certified Rent Roll....................................14
4.2.1.16 Certified Operating Statement..........................14
4.2.1.17 Guest Ledger...........................................15
4.2.1.18 Closing Certificate....................................15
4.2.1.19 Schedule of Bookings...................................15
4.2.1.20 Title Requirements.....................................15
4.2.1.21 Payoff Letters.........................................15
4.2.1.22 Notices to Tenants.....................................15
4.2.1.23 Opinion of Seller's Counsel............................15
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4.2.1.24 Other..................................................15
4.3 Buyer's Deliveries to Escrow Holder.............................16
4.3.1.1 The Cash Purchase Price................................16
4.3.1.2 Stock Certificates.....................................16
4.3.1.3 Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement......16
4.3.1.4 Value Letter...........................................16
4.3.1.5 Opinion of Buyer's Counsel.............................16
4.3.1.6 Stock Agreement........................................16
4.3.1.7 [Intentionally Omitted]................................16
4.3.1.8 Liquor License Management Agreement....................16
4.3.1.9 [Intentionally Omitted]................................16
4.3.1.10 [Intentionally Omitted]................................16
4.3.1.11 [Intentionally Omitted]................................16
4.3.1.12 Closing Certificate....................................16
4.3.1.13 The Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases.........17
4.3.1.14 The General Assignment and Assumption Agreement........17
4.3.1.15 Transfer Tax Forms.....................................17
4.3.1.16 Other..................................................17
4.4 Seller's Deliveries to Buyer....................................17
4.4.1 Tenant Leases/Tenant Deposits..........................17
4.4.2 Service Contracts......................................17
4.4.3 Licenses and Permits...................................17
4.4.4 Records and Plans......................................17
4.5 Possession......................................................17
4.6 Evidence of Authorization.......................................17
4.7 Close of Escrow.................................................18
4.8 Costs of Escrow.................................................18
4.9 Other Costs.....................................................19
4.10 Maintenance of Confidentiality by Escrow Holder.................19
SECTION 5 - PRORATIONS AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS........................20
5.1 General.........................................................20
5.2 General and Specific Prorations.................................20
5.3 Deposits........................................................22
5.4 Tenant Leases...................................................22
5.5 Service Contracts and Other Intangible Property.................23
5.6 Tax Refunds and Proceedings.....................................23
5.7 Guest Baggage...................................................23
5.8 Safe Deposit Boxes..............................................23
5.9 Advance Bookings................................................24
5.10 [Intentionally Omitted].........................................24
SECTION 6 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; CONDITION OF PROPERTY...........24
6.1 Of the Trust....................................................24
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6.1.1 Power and Authority....................................24
6.1.2 Authorization; Valid Obligation........................24
6.1.3 Capital Structure......................................24
6.1.4 SEC Documents and Other Reports........................25
6.1.5 Absence of Certain Changes or Events...................25
6.1.6 Actions and Proceedings................................25
6.1.7 REIT Status............................................26
6.1.8 Partnership Status.....................................26
6.1.9 Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act..................................26
6.2 Of the Corporation..............................................26
6.2.1 Power and Authority....................................26
6.2.2 Authorization; Valid Obligation........................26
6.2.3 Capital Structure......................................27
6.2.4 SEC Documents and Other Reports........................27
6.2.5 Absence of Certain Changes or Events...................27
6.2.6 Actions and Proceedings................................28
6.2.8 Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx......................................28
6.3 Of Seller.......................................................28
6.3.1 Regarding Seller's Authority...........................28
6.3.2 Tenant Leases..........................................29
6.3.3 Service Contracts......................................29
6.3.4 Claims.................................................29
6.3.5 Employees..............................................29
6.3.6 Compliance with Laws...................................30
6.3.7 Hazardous Materials....................................30
6.3.8 Records and Plans......................................30
6.3.9 Licenses and Permits...................................30
6.3.10 Management Agreements..................................30
6.3.11 Personal Property......................................30
6.3.12 Insurance..............................................30
6.3.13 Real Estate Taxes......................................31
6.3.14 [Intentionally Omitted]................................31
6.3.15 [Intentionally Omitted]................................31
6.3.16 District of Columbia Underground Storage Tank
Disclosure Notice......................................31
6.4 Buyer's Review of Records and Plans.............................31
6.4.1 Access to Records and Plans; Specific Disclosures......31
6.4.2 Limitation on Access to Records and Plans..............31
6.5 PURCHASE AS IS..................................................32
6.6 Limitation on Representations and Warranties of Seller..........34
6.7 Right to Supplement Disclosures.................................34
6.8 Basket..........................................................35
6.9 Survival........................................................35
6.10 Soil Disclosure.................................................35
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SECTION 7 - TITLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY: EXTENSION OF THE CLOSING............35
7.1 Buyer's Review of Title.........................................35
7.1.1 Failure to Satisfy Certain Closing Conditions;
Monetary Liens.........................................36
7.1.2 [Intentionally Omitted]................................36
7.2 Title Insurance Policy..........................................37
7.3 Title to Real Property..........................................37
SECTION 8 - INTERIM ACTIVITIES..............................................37
SECTION 9 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING.................................38
9.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations.....................38
9.1.1 Seller's Deliveries....................................38
9.1.2 Title Policy...........................................38
9.1.3 Performance Under Related Agreements...................38
9.1.4 [Intentionally Omitted]................................38
9.1.5 Seller Performance.....................................38
9.1.6 Representations and Warranties of Seller...............38
9.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations....................38
9.2.1 Funds and Documents....................................38
9.2.2 Representations and Warranties of Buyer................39
9.2.3 No Material Changes....................................39
9.2.4 [Intentionally Omitted]................................39
9.2.5 Performance Under Related Agreements...................39
9.3 Failure of Condition............................................39
SECTION 10 - BROKER.........................................................40
SECTION 11 - REMEDIES FOR SELLER'S DEFAULT..................................40
11.1 Buyer's Remedies in General.....................................40
11.2 MATERIAL INDUCEMENT.............................................40
SECTION 12 - DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY.......................41
12.1 Insured Casualty................................................41
12.2 Uninsured Casualty..............................................41
SECTION 13 - CONDEMNATION...................................................42
SECTION 14 -EMPLOYEES.......................................................42
14.1 Hiring of Hotel Employees; WARN Act Compliance..................42
14.2 Collective Bargaining Agreements................................43
14.3 Continuation of Benefits........................................44
14.5 Indemnification.................................................45
14.6 Survival........................................................45
SECTION 15 - COOPERATION....................................................46
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SECTION 16 - NOTICES........................................................47
16.1 Addresses.......................................................47
16.2 Receipt of Notices..............................................48
16.3 Refusal of Delivery.............................................48
16.4 Change of Address...............................................49
SECTION 17 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................49
17.1 Amendment.......................................................49
17.2 Time of Essence.................................................49
17.3 Entire Agreement................................................49
17.4 No Waiver.......................................................49
17.5 Counterparts....................................................49
17.6 Costs and Attorneys' Fees.......................................49
17.7 Payments; Interests.............................................50
17.8 Transfer By Buyer...............................................50
17.9 Parties in Interest.............................................50
17.10 Applicable Law..................................................50
17.11 Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits..........................50
17.12 Construction of Agreement.......................................50
17.13 Severability....................................................51
17.14 Announcements...................................................51
17.15 Submission of Agreement.........................................51
17.16 Further Assurances..............................................51
17.17 Cooperation.....................................................51
17.18 Moratorium on Re-Sale...........................................51
17.19 Confidentiality.................................................52
17.20 Interim Management Agreement....................................52
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit A.................................................Legal Description
Exhibit B............................................Memorandum of Contract
Exhibit 4.2.1.1........................................................Deed
Exhibit 4.2.1.2..................Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases
Exhibit 4.2.1.3.................General Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Exhibit 4.2.1.4...........Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement
Exhibit 4.2.1.5(a)...........Xxxx of Sale for Capitalized Tangible Property
Exhibit 4.2.1.5(b)..............Xxxx of Sale for Expensed Tangible Property
Exhibit 4.2.1.6.............................................Stock Agreement
Exhibit 4.2.1.7.........................Liquor License Management Agreement
Exhibit 4.2.1.13.............................Non-Foreign Person Certificate
Exhibit 6.3.16.................District of Columbia Storage Tank Disclosure
Exhibit 17.20..................................Interim Management Agreement
SCHEDULES
Schedule 1.1.1...................................Approved Service Contracts
Schedule 1.1.2........................................Employment Agreements
Schedule 1.1.3.............................................Equipment Leases
Schedule 1.1.4............................................Excluded Property
Schedule 1.1.5......................................[Intentionally Omitted]
Schedule 1.1.6..............................................Hotel Employees
Schedule 1.1.7....................................Schedule of Tenant Leases
Schedule 1.1.8............... Seller's Due Diligence and Seller's Knowledge
Schedule 1.1.9..................................Specific Disclosure Matters
Schedule 6.3.2.........................Material Defaults Under Tenant Lease
Schedule 6.3.3...........Material Defaults Under Approved Service Contracts
Schedule 6.3.4..............................................Material Claims
Schedule 6.3.5................Material Defaults Under Employment Agreements
Schedule 6.3.6..........................................Material Violations
Schedule 6.3.7............................Material Environmental Conditions
Schedule 6.3.9.........................................Licenses and Permits
Schedule 6.3.12..........................................Seller's Insurance
Schedule 6.3.13........................................Pending Tax Protests
Schedule 7.3.........................................Permitted Encumbrances
Schedule 14.2..............................Collective Bargaining Agreements
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS (this
"Agreement") is entered into as of the 30th day of December, 1997, by and
between D.C. OVERNIGHT PARTNERS, L.P., a District of Columbia limited
partnership ("Seller"), and STARWOOD LODGING TRUST, a Maryland Real Estate
Investment Trust (the "Trust"), and STARWOOD LODGING CORPORATION, a Maryland
corporation (the "Corporation"; the Trust and the Corporation being referred to
herein collectively as, "Buyer").
A. Seller owns that certain parcel of land described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof, which is improved with a hotel building and
certain related improvements, all as more particularly set forth in this
Agreement.
B. Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the above
described land and hotel together with the related improvements upon the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
A G R E E M E N T
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises
and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby mutually
acknowledged, Buyer and Seller agree as follows:
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Defined Terms
"Accounts Receivable" shall mean, collectively, all Cash Equivalent
Receivables, all Invoiced Receivables and all Other Accounts Receivable.
"Affiliate" shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 12b-2 of the
regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act.
"Approved Service Contracts" shall mean the Service Contracts
identified on Schedule 1.1.1 annexed hereto and made a part hereof and any other
Service Contracts cancelable upon thirty (30) or fewer days notice without
penalty, which Service Contracts Buyer shall assume as of the Closing pursuant
to the General Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
"Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement" shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 4.2.1.4.
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"Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases" shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 4.2.1.2.
"Xxxx of Sale" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.1.5.
"Business Day" shall mean any day other than Saturday or Sunday on
which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.
"Booking" shall mean a contract or reservation for the use of guest
rooms, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, and/or conference facilities at the
Hotel.
"Buyer's Counsel" shall mean the law firm of Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx acting through Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
"Buyer Default" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.1.
"Cash Equivalent Receivables" shall mean all Guest Ledger
Receivables which are in the form of drafts or checks written on any bank or
other financial institution, certified checks, money orders, amounts owed to
Seller from credit card, debit card, travel and entertainment card or traveler's
check companies, and are in such other forms which are considered to be cash
equivalents under generally acceptable accounting principles, whether or not
such Guest Ledger Receivables have been presented or billed to any such bank,
financial institution or other company as of the Closing Date.
"Cash Purchase Price" shall mean (a) Forty Three Million Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($43,200,000) plus (b) an additional One Million Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) if the Scheduled Closing Date does not occur prior
to July 15, 1998 plus (c) the Overage Cash Payment, if any, as adjusted pursuant
to Section 3.2.2.
"Closing" or "Close of Escrow" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.7.2.
"Closing Agent" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.8.10.
"Closing Date" shall mean the day on which the Closing occurs
hereunder.
"Closing Payment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.2.
"Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
the regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Collective Bargaining Agreements" shall have the meaning set forth
in Section 14.2.
"Conveyance Documents" shall mean the Deed, the Assignment and
Assumption of Management Agreement, the Assignment and Assumption of Tenant
Leases, the Xxxx of Sale and the General Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
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"Deed" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.1.1.
"Deposit" shall mean an amount equal to $2,571,429.00, held in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 hereof together with all interest
accrued thereon.
"Employer Corporation" shall mean Luxury Holdings, Inc. (formerly
known as TQM Inc.).
"Employment Agreements" shall mean the Collective Bargaining
Agreements and Employee Benefit Plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA),
affecting Hotel Employees, including pension, profit sharing, employee benefit
and similar plans, if any, and agreements with regard to any Hotel Employee each
of which are identified on or expressly described in the materials identified on
Schedule 1.1.2 annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
"Environmental Condition" shall mean any condition with respect to
soil, surface waters, groundwater, land, stream sediments, surface or subsurface
strata, ambient air and any environmental medium comprising or surrounding the
Real Property, which results in any damage, loss, cost, expense, claim, demand,
order or liability to or against Seller or Buyer by any third party (including,
without limitation, any government entity) as a result of a violation of any
applicable Environmental Laws.
"Environmental Laws" shall mean all presently applicable statutes,
regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, licenses, permits and orders of any and
all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus or
instrumentalities of the United States, states and political subdivisions
thereof, and all applicable judicial and administrative and regulatory decrees,
judgments and orders relating to the protection of the environment, including,
without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9061 et seq.; the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.; the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.; the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.; and analogous
state laws and regulations.
"Equipment Leases" shall mean all leases of equipment, vehicles,
furniture or other personal property leased by, or on behalf of, Seller and
located at, or used in the operation of the Real Property, together with any and
all amendments thereto, which are identified on Schedule 1.1.3 annexed hereto.
"Equity Purchase Price" shall mean the number of Paired Shares with
a value as determined pursuant to the Stock Agreement equal to One Million Six
Hundred Fifty Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,655,100.00) provided,
however, the Equity Purchase Price shall be reduced to Zero Dollars ($0.00) if
the Scheduled Closing Date does not occur prior to July 15, 1998 to be delivered
in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Stock Agreement.
"ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
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"Escrow" shall mean an escrow opened with the Escrow Holder for the
purchase and sale of the Property in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
"Escrow Holder" shall mean the Title Company unless otherwise agreed
in writing by Buyer and Seller.
"Escrow Instructions" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
4.1.
"Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
"Excluded Property" shall mean all Seller's right, title and
interest in and to: (a) those claims of Seller attributable to the period prior
to the Closing Date and described on Schedule 1.1.4 annexed hereto and made a
part hereof, or which Seller is entitled to assert under the express provisions
of Section 5; (b) all insurance proceeds under Seller's Insurance and workers'
compensation policies, including return premiums and dividends thereon and all
claims thereunder in each case to the extent attributable to acts or occurrences
prior to the Closing Date; (c) all accounts owned or maintained by Seller, or
Manager on Seller's behalf, in connection with the Hotel, including all
operating and reserve accounts; and (d) any books, records, files or papers
specifically described in Section 6.3.2 as excluded from the Property
Information.
"Excluded Parties" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17.18
"Execution Date" shall mean the date hereof.
"General Assignment and Assumption Agreement" shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 4.2.1.3.
"Guest Ledger Receivables" shall mean amounts, including, without
limitation, room charges, accrued to the accounts of guests occupying rooms at
the Hotel or group, conference or banquet customers of Seller at the Hotel.
"Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act" shall mean the Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder,
as the same has been amended from time to time.
"Hotel" shall mean the hotel located on the Land and commonly known
as the D.C. Luxury Collection Hotel.
"Hotel Employees" shall mean all full-time, part-time or temporary
employees of Seller and/or the Employer Corporation (but not employees of
Manager or any of its affiliates) who are employed by Seller and/or the Employer
Corporation exclusively at or in connection with the Hotel as of the Closing
Date and who are listed on Schedule 1.1.6 annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
"Improvements" shall mean Seller's right, title and interest in and
to the hotel building and other improvements now or hereafter located on the
Land.
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"Insured Casualty Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 12.1.1.
"Intangible Property" shall mean all of Seller's right, title and
interest in and to the following, in each case excluding any Excluded Property:
(i) Licenses and Permits; (ii) trademark rights, and other intangible property,
rights, titles, interests, privileges and appurtenances related to or used in
connection with the Hotel or its operations; (iii) warranties and guaranties of
architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers or materialmen
involved in the repair, construction, maintenance, design, reconstruction or
operation of the Hotel, or any equipment or systems constituting a part of the
Hotel; (iv) Approved Service Contracts; (v) Equipment Leases; (vi) Bookings; and
(vii) computer programs, software and documentation thereof (subject to the
limitations of any applicable license agreements pertaining thereto), and
including all electronic data processing systems, program specifications, source
codes, logs, input data and report layouts and forms, record file layouts,
diagrams, functional specifications and variable descriptions, flow charts and
other related materials used in connection therewith; and (viii) any goodwill
associated with the operation of the Hotel.
"Interim Management Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 17.20 hereto.
"Invoiced Receivables" shall mean all Guest Ledger Receivables other
than Cash Equivalent Receivables whether or not such Guest Ledger Receivables
have been invoiced by Seller as of the Closing Date.
"Land" shall mean Seller's right, title and interest in and to the
land described on Exhibit A annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
"Licenses and Permits" shall mean all licenses, permits,
registrations, certificates, authorizations and governmental approvals other
than the Liquor License obtained in connection with the design, construction,
rehabilitation, use and/or operation of the Hotel.
"Liquor License" shall mean all licenses, permits, registrations,
certificates, authorizations and governmental approvals with respect to service
of alcoholic beverages at the Hotel.
"Liquor License Management Agreement" shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 4.2.1.8.
"Lock Price" shall have the meaning set forth in the Stock
Agreement.
"Losses" shall mean any and all losses, liabilities, obligations,
damages, claim or expense, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
and accountants' fees and disbursements related thereto.
"Manager" means Sheraton Operating Corporation, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of ITT Sheraton Corporation.
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"Management Agreement" shall mean that certain Management Agreement
entered into as of August 13, 1997 between Seller and Manager.
"Market Price" shall have the meaning set forth in the Stock
Agreement.
"Material" shall mean $5,000 for any single occurrence and $15,000
in the aggregate for any group of occurrences whether or not related.
"Material Casualty" shall mean a casualty or casualties that, in the
aggregate: (i) causes in excess of $10,000,000.00 worth of damage to the Hotel;
or (ii) will take twelve (12) months or longer from the date of the casualty to
fully remediate.
"Material Taking" shall mean an exercise by an applicable
governmental authority of the power of condemnation or eminent domain that
results in: (a) the taking of more than twenty percent (20%) of the Real
Property; (b) a material reduction or restriction in access to the Property; or
(c) the inability to operate the Hotel in substantially the same manner (without
material additional expense) as it was operated prior to such taking.
"Memorandum of Contract" shall mean a memorandum of this Agreement
in the form attached as Exhibit B hereto.
"Monetary Lien" shall mean any monetary lien affecting the Real
Property of an ascertainable amount, other than any lien for taxes or
assessments which are not yet due and payable.
"Non-Foreign Person Certificate" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.1.13.
"Other Accounts Receivable" shall mean any and all rents, additional
rent, deposits, and other sums and charges owing to Seller that are in any way
attributable to the operation of the business at the Hotel, including, without
limitation, all rents and/or license fees due from Tenants under Tenant Leases,
and including any such amounts which are past due, but excluding Guest Ledger
Receivables.
"Overage Cash Payment" shall mean the portion of the Equity Purchase
Price which is payable in cash at Closing as provided in Section 3.2.2.1, if
any.
"Ownership Limitation" shall mean the limitations contained in the
declaration of trust for the Trust and the Corporation's articles of
incorporation prohibiting actual or constructive ownership by any one person or
group of related persons of more than 8% of the issued and outstanding Paired
Shares taking into account the attribution rules of Section 544(a) of the Code
as modified by Section 856(h) of the Code or Section 318(a) of the Code as
modified by Section 856(d)(5) of the Code.
"Paired Shares" shall mean one share of beneficial interest, par
value $.01 per share of the Trust, and one share of common stock, par value $.01
per share, of the Corporation
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that are subject to the Pairing Agreement, which shares shall be transferable as
provided in the Stock Agreement and the Pairing Agreement.
"Pairing Agreement" shall mean the Pairing Agreement dated as of
June 25, 1980, as amended, between the Trust and the Corporation providing, in
relevant part, for the pairing of all outstanding beneficial interests of the
Trust and shares of the Corporation.
"Permitted Encumbrances" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
7.3.
"Person" shall mean any natural person, partnership, corporation,
association, limited liability company, trust or any other legal entity.
"Personal Property" shall mean collectively the Tangible Personal
Property and the Intangible Property.
"Preliminary Title Report" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 7.1.
"Property" shall mean collectively the Real Property, the Personal
Property, the Tenant Leases, and the Accounts Receivable, but shall exclude the
Excluded Property.
"Property Information" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.4.2.
"Proration Time" shall mean 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on the Closing
Date.
"Purchase Price" shall mean the sum of the Cash Purchase Price and
the Equity Purchase Price.
"Real Property" shall mean the Land and the Improvements, together
with Seller's right, title and interest in and to all rights of way, easements,
water or littoral rights, rights to any minerals, oil, gas and other hydrocarbon
substances, or any portion thereof, relating to the Land, and Seller's right,
title and interest in and to all streets, alleys, strips and gores abutting the
Land, if any.
"Records and Plans" shall mean, all financial records showing the
income and expenses of the Hotel for the prior three (3) calendar years and for
the current year to date, certificates of occupancy, records of the Hotel's
operations (including utility bills), building plans, specifications and
drawings, lists of Personal Property, surveys, tax bills for the Real Property
for the last three (3) years and for the current year to date, copies of the
Service Contracts, Licenses and Permits and other documents related to the use,
maintenance, repair, management, construction and/or operation of the Hotel, in
each case, to the extent located on-site at the Hotel, or to Seller's Knowledge,
otherwise under the control of Seller.
"Related Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
9.1.3.
"Schedule of Advance Bookings" means the Schedule of Advance
Bookings delivered pursuant to Section 4.2.1.19.
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"Schedule of Tenant Leases" means the Schedule of Tenant Leases set
forth in Schedule 1.1.7 annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
"Scheduled Closing Date" shall mean January 15, 1998, as such date
may be extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.1 time being of
the essence.
"SEC" shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission.
"SEC Documents" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.4.
"Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
"Seller Default" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
"Seller's Closing Certificate" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.1.18.
"Seller's Counsel" shall mean Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx LLP acting through
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
"Seller's Due Diligence" shall mean the information gathering and
review process described on Schedule 1.1.8.
"Seller's Insurance" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.3.12.
"Seller's Knowledge" shall mean with respect to any representation
or warranty so qualified, the knowledge of the person(s) identified on Schedule
1.1.8 annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the date on or as of which such
representation or warranty is made, following the completion by such person(s)
of Seller's Due Diligence, but without any other duty to investigate or inquire
and without attribution to any such identified person(s) of facts and matters
otherwise within the personal knowledge of any other officers, employees, or
agents of Seller or any third parties (including, but not limited to, the
Manager or any previous manager of the Hotel), but not within the actual current
knowledge of such named person(s). It is understood that none of the individuals
identified on Schedule 1.1.8 shall have any personal liability for any of
Seller's representations, warranties and other obligations under this Agreement.
"Service Contracts" shall mean any and all service contracts,
landscaping contracts, maintenance agreements, open purchase orders and other
contracts for the provision of services, materials or supplies to or for the
benefit of the Property, except for the Management Agreement, together with any
and all amendments thereto.
"Specific Disclosure Matters" shall mean certain disclosures and
information provided or disclosed by Seller to Buyer described on Schedule 1.1.9
annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
"Starwood Disclosure" shall mean collectively, the Form S-3 filed by
the Corporation and the Trust with the SEC on November 12, 1997, and the Form
S-4 filed by the Corporation and the Trust with the SEC on November 20, 1997, as
the same may be amended by
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any filing with the SEC made by the Trust or the Corporation, as amended to date
and from time to time thereafter .
"Starwood Operating Partnership" shall mean SLC Operating Limited
Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership.
"Starwood Realty Partnership" shall mean SLT Realty Limited
Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership.
"State" shall mean the state in which the Hotel is located.
"Stock Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
4.2.1.6.
"Survey" shall mean an as-built ALTA survey of the Real Property
certified to the Title Company meeting all State land survey requirements.
"Tangible Personal Property" shall mean, in each case to the extent
owned by Seller and excluding any and all of the Excluded Property: (i) all
Records and Plans; (ii) all "Inventories", as such term is defined in the
Uniform System of Accounts; (iii) all depreciable personal property; and (iv)
all other tools, vehicles, supplies, artwork, furniture, furnishings, machinery,
equipment, licensed software and personal computer based security systems, if
any, specialized hotel equipment and other tangible personal property, used in
connection with the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Property,
including, without limitation, all china, glassware, silverware, linens, towels,
curtains, uniforms, engineering, maintenance, and housekeeping supplies,
draperies, materials and carpeting, used or intended for use, but not for sale,
in connection with the operation of the Hotel, all equipment used in the
operation of the kitchen, dining rooms, lounges, bars, laundry, dry cleaners,
lobby, reservation desk and all merchandise, food and beverages held for sale in
connection with the operation of the Hotel, which are on hand on the Closing
Date; provided, however, that to the extent that any applicable law prohibits
the transfer of alcoholic beverages from Seller to Buyer, such beverages shall
not be considered a part of the Tangible Personal Property.
"Tenant" shall mean a tenant, licensee or concessionaire occupying
space at any portion of the Property pursuant to a Tenant Lease.
"Tenant Lease" shall mean a lease, concession agreement or license
agreement entered into by or on behalf of Seller with a third party for the use
of any part of the Real Property, including those leases, concession agreements
and license agreements shown on the Schedule of Tenant Leases, together with any
amendments thereto but excluding Bookings.
"Tenant Security Deposits" shall mean all security deposits or other
security of Tenants under the Tenant Leases, plus accrued interest, if any,
payable thereon.
"Termination Charges" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
14.1.
"Termination Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3.5.1.
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"Threshold Amount" shall mean One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
"Title Company" shall mean Chicago Title Insurance Company.
"Title Policy" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.
"Transfer Restriction Period" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 17.18.
"Uninsured Casualty Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 12.2.1.
"Uninsured Estimate to Repair" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 12.2.1.
"Uniform System of Accounts" shall mean the Uniform System of
Accounts for Hotels, prepared by The Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.,
in effect as of the date hereof.
"Utility Deposits" shall mean Seller's right, title and interest in
and to all deposits delivered by Seller to utilities, governmental agencies,
suppliers or others pursuant to an Approved Service Contract or otherwise in
connection with the Real Property.
"Value Letter" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1.4.
"WARN Act" shall mean the Workers Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same has
been amended.
1.2 Other Definitional Provisions. The terms "hereof," "hereto,"
"hereunder" and similar terms when used in this Agreement shall refer to this
Agreement generally, rather than to the section in which such term is used,
unless otherwise specifically provided. Unless the context otherwise requires,
any defined term used in the plural shall refer to all members of the relevant
class, and any defined term used in the singular shall refer to any one or more
of the members of the relevant class.
SECTION 2
PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY
On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, Seller
agrees to sell the Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase the Property
from Seller all as hereinafter provided. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, there shall be excluded from the Property being conveyed
hereunder the Excluded Property.
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SECTION 3
PURCHASE PRICE; PAYMENT;
BUYER'S DEFAULT; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
3.1 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property shall be the
Purchase Price.
3.2 Payment. The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows:
3.2.1 Upon the execution hereof, Buyer shall deliver to Escrow
Holder, in cash or other immediately available funds, the Deposit, to be held by
Escrow Holder strictly in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. If
the Close of Escrow shall occur, Seller shall be entitled to receive the Deposit
as a credit against the Purchase Price.
3.2.2 At least one (1) day prior to the Scheduled Closing Date
(unless extended pursuant to Section 7.1), Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Holder
an amount (the "Closing Payment") payable in the form specified in Sections
3.2.2.1 and 3.2.2.2 below, equal to the Purchase Price less the amount of the
Deposit. The Closing Payment shall be paid as follows:
3.2.2.1 The Equity Purchase Price, if any, shall be delivered
in Paired Shares without adjustment for the pro-rations hereunder, which shares
shall be delivered in accordance with and subject to and transferable in
accordance with the provisions of the Stock Agreement and the Pairing Agreement.
If any portion of the Equity Purchase Price cannot be paid in Paired Shares on
account of the Ownership Limitation, a cash payment in an amount equal to the
product of (a) the number of Paired Shares which are not delivered hereunder or
under the Stock Agreement because of the Ownership Limitation and (b) the Market
Price on the Closing Date (the "Overage Cash Payment") shall be paid in cash or
other immediately available funds.
3.2.2.2 The balance of the Closing Payment shall be paid in
cash or other immediately available funds adjusted for the pro-rations provided
for expressly in this Agreement.
3.3 Investment of Escrowed Funds. Escrow Holder shall invest and reinvest
any funds deposited by Buyer in the Escrow only in bonds, notes, Treasury bills
or other securities having maturities of thirty (30) days or less and
constituting direct obligations of, or fully guaranteed by, the United States of
America (and provided, further, that such direct obligations or guarantees, as
the case may be, are entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States
of America) or such other investments as Buyer may direct and Seller may
approve, until Escrow Holder is required to deliver or use such funds or any
interest earned thereon in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. All
interest accruing on the Deposit shall be paid to the party ultimately entitled
to the Deposit. All risk of loss on funds held in Escrow shall be borne by Buyer
or Escrow Holder.
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3.4 Allocation of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be allocated
among the assets and property that comprise the Property as proposed by Seller
prior to Closing subject to the reasonable approval of Buyer, and such
allocation shall be used by Seller and Buyer in connection with the preparation
of their respective income tax, sales tax, transfer tax, and any other
applicable tax returns. Seller and Buyer shall not, nor shall they permit their
respective Affiliates to, take a federal or state income tax position with any
taxing or other public authorities in any jurisdiction which is materially
inconsistent with the allocation so agreed upon by the parties.
3.5 Default by Buyer Prior to Closing; Liquidated Damages.
3.5.1 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN SECTION 7.1.1., IF BUYER
BREACHES ITS OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND FAILS
TO CURE SUCH BREACH ON OR BEFORE THE SCHEDULED CLOSING DATE (A "BUYER DEFAULT"),
THEN UPON WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION (A "TERMINATION NOTICE") FROM SELLER TO
BUYER AND ESCROW HOLDER, THE ESCROW AND THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AND
ESCROW HOLDER SHALL DISBURSE FROM THE ESCROW THE DEPOSIT TO SELLER AS LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES, WHICH SHALL BE SELLER'S SOLE REMEDY AT LAW OR IN EQUITY FOR THE BUYER
DEFAULT, AND THEREAFTER NEITHER PURCHASER NOR SELLER SHALL HAVE ANY FURTHER
LIABILITY HEREUNDER, EXCEPT THAT BUYER SHALL REMAIN OBLIGATED FOR PERFORMANCE OF
ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTIONS 8, 10, 17.14, 17.19 AND ANY OTHER PROVISION
HEREOF WHICH BY ITS EXPRESS TERMS SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL LIMIT SELLER'S RIGHT TO OBTAIN SPECIFIC
PERFORMANCE OF BUYER'S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.1.1.
3.5.2 THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE BY INITIALING THIS SECTION
3.5.2 THAT IF A BUYER DEFAULT OCCURS ON OR PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED CLOSING DATE
AND IF, AS A RESULT OF SUCH BUYER DEFAULT, CLOSE OF ESCROW FAILS TO OCCUR,
SELLER WILL INCUR CERTAIN COSTS AND OTHER DAMAGES IN AN AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICAL TO ASCERTAIN; AND THE DEPOSIT BEARS A
REASONABLE RELATIONSHIP TO THE DAMAGES WHICH THE PARTIES ESTIMATE MAY BE
SUFFERED BY SELLER BY REASON OF SUCH FAILURE OF THE CLOSE OF ESCROW TO OCCUR AND
THAT SELLER'S RETENTION OF THE DEPOSIT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE COMPENSATION TO
SELLER BY REASON OF SUCH FAILURE OF THE CLOSE OF ESCROW TO OCCUR.
INITIALS: __________________________ _________________________
Seller Buyer
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SECTION 4
ESCROW; CLOSING; COSTS
4.1 Escrow. The purchase and sale of the Property shall be consummated
through the Escrow. Immediately upon the execution of this Agreement, the
parties shall deposit a copy of this Agreement with Escrow Holder. This
Agreement, together with any general provisions agreed to in writing by Buyer
and Seller for the benefit of Escrow Holder, shall constitute the escrow
instructions for the transfer of the Property (the "Escrow Instructions"). In
the event of any conflict between this Agreement and such general provisions,
this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by
Buyer, Seller and Escrow Holder. If any requirements relating to the duties or
obligations of Escrow Holder are not acceptable to Escrow Holder, or if Escrow
Holder requires additional instructions, the parties shall make such deletions,
substitutions and additions to the Escrow Instructions as Buyer's Counsel and
Seller's Counsel shall mutually approve and which do not substantially alter
this Agreement or its intent. Written instructions from Seller's Counsel, in the
case of Seller, or from Buyer's Counsel, in the case of Buyer, shall be accepted
by Escrow Holder and shall be binding upon the party whose counsel gave such
instructions to Escrow Holder.
4.2 Seller's Deliveries to Escrow Holder.
4.2.1 Prior to the Scheduled Closing Date (subject to extension
pursuant to Section 7.1), Seller shall deliver to Escrow Holder the following
documents duly executed and, where applicable, acknowledged by Seller, each of
which shall be undated and the delivery of each of which shall be a condition
precedent to the obligation of Buyer to close hereunder.
4.2.1.1 Deed. A deed with respect to the Real Property in the
form of Exhibit 4.2.1.1 annexed hereto and made a part hereof, sufficient to
transfer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Real Property,
subject only to matters of record as of the Closing Date, from Seller to Buyer
(the "Deed");
4.2.1.2 Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases. An
Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases in the form of Exhibit 4.2.1.2
annexed hereto and made a part hereof pursuant to which Seller shall assign the
Tenant Leases to Buyer and Buyer shall assume all of Seller's obligations
thereunder (the "Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases");
4.2.1.3 General Assignment. A General Assignment and
Assumption Agreement in the form of Exhibit 4.2.1.3 annexed hereto and made a
part thereof pursuant to which Seller shall assign to Buyer all of Seller's
right, title and interest in and to all of the Intangible Property and Buyer
shall assume all obligations thereunder (the "General Assignment and Assumption
Agreement");
4.2.1.4 Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement. An
Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement in the form of Exhibit 4.2.1.4
annexed hereto and made a part hereof pursuant to which Seller shall assign to
Buyer the
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Management Agreement and Buyer shall assume the obligations of Seller
thereunder, provided, however, the obligation to deliver the Assignment and
Assumption of Management Agreement shall be irrevocably waived, if prior to the
Close of Escrow, the Management Agreement shall have been terminated and the
Interim Management Agreement shall have become effective in accordance with
Section 17.20;
4.2.1.5 Xxxx of Sale. One or more Bills of Sale in the form of
Exhibit 4.2.1.5A and 4.2.1.5B annexed hereto and made a part hereof conveying to
Buyer or designees of Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to
the Tangible Personal Property (the "Xxxx of Sale");
4.2.1.6 Stock Agreement. The Stock Agreement in the form of
Exhibit 4.2.1.6 annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the "Stock Agreement");
4.2.1.7 Liquor License Management Agreement. The Liquor
License Management Agreement in the form of Exhibit 4.2.1.7 annexed hereto and
made a part hereof (the "Liquor License Management Agreement");
4.2.1.8 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.2.1.9 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.2.1.10 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.2.1.11 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.2.1.12 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.2.1.13 Non-Foreign Person Certificate. A Non-Foreign Person
Certificate in the form of Exhibit 4.2.1.13 annexed hereto and made a part
hereof (the "Non-Foreign Person Certificate");
4.2.1.14 Transfer Tax Forms. Any statements, such as a
transfer or conveyance tax forms or returns required by applicable state or
local law to be executed by Seller in order to effect the Closing;
4.2.1.15 Certified Rent Roll. A copy of the rent roll for the
Property dated as of the Closing Date and certified by Seller to be (a) a true,
correct and complete copy of the rent roll for the Property provided to Seller
by the Manager; and (b) to Seller's Knowledge, to be true, correct and complete;
4.2.1.16 Certified Operating Statement. An operating statement
for the Property dated as of a date no more than thirty (30) days prior to the
Closing Date and certified by Seller to be (a) a true, correct and complete copy
of the operating statement for the Property provided to Seller by Manager for
the period of Manager's employment at the Property; and (b) to Seller's
Knowledge, to be, true, correct and complete;
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4.2.1.17 Guest Ledger. A copy of the guest ledger dated as of
the Proration Time showing all Guest Ledger Receivables and certified by Seller
(a) to be a true, correct and complete copy of the guest ledger provided to
Seller by Manager; and (b) to Seller's Knowledge, to be true, correct and
complete;
4.2.1.18 Closing Certificate. A certification by Seller to
Seller's Knowledge that the representations and warranties set forth in Section
6.3 are true, correct and complete as of the Closing Date, except to the extent
that any such representation or warranty is expressly made only as of the
Execution Date subject to Seller's right to make revisions pursuant to Section
6.7 to such representations and warranties ("Seller's Closing Certificate");
4.2.1.19 Schedule of Bookings. A schedule of all Bookings
relating to periods after the Proration Time, certified by Seller (a) to be a
true, correct and complete copy of the schedule of Bookings provided to Seller
by Manager; and (b) to Seller's Knowledge, to be true, correct and complete;
4.2.1.20 Title Requirements. Any and all certificates,
affidavits and other instruments and documents which the Title Company shall
reasonably require, to permit it to issue the Title Policy in the condition
required herein; provided, however, that (a) Seller is given written notice by
Title Company of the requirement of any such certificates, affidavits or other
instruments and documents within a reasonably sufficient time in advance of the
Scheduled Closing Date and (b) such incidental documents do not create any
liability to Seller that is inconsistent with the liability retained by Seller
under the terms of this Agreement;
4.2.1.21 Payoff Letters. A pay-off letter from the holder of
any mortgage or deed of trust presently encumbering the Real Property indicating
all sums required to satisfy the debt secured by and permit the discharge of
record the lien of such mortgage or deed of trust;
4.2.1.22 Notices to Tenants. Notices to Tenants of the
assignment to Buyer of the Tenant Leases in form and substance satisfactory to
Seller and Buyer;
4.2.1.23 Opinion of Seller's Counsel. An opinion of Seller's
Counsel in a form to be agreed upon by the parties; and
4.2.1.24 Other. Any other incidental documents, not otherwise
expressly provided for herein, reasonably required by Escrow Holder to
consummate the purchase and sale of the Property; provided, however, that (a)
Seller is given written notice by Escrow Holder of the requirement of any such
incidental documents within a reasonably sufficient time in advance of the
Scheduled Closing Date (subject to extension in accordance with the provisions
of Section 7.1); and (b) such incidental documents do not create any liability
to Seller that is inconsistent with the liability retained by Seller under the
terms of the this Agreement.
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4.3 Buyer's Deliveries to Escrow Holder.
4.3.1 Prior to the Scheduled Closing Date (subject to extension in
accordance with the provisions of Section 7.1), and subject further to the
provisions of Section 4.3.1.4 in the case of the Value Letter, Buyer shall
deliver to Escrow Holder the following items and documents, which documents
shall be duly executed and, where applicable, acknowledged by Buyer or its
designee, as applicable, and undated, and the delivery of each of which shall be
a condition precedent to the obligation of Seller to close hereunder:
4.3.1.1 The Cash Purchase Price. The Cash Purchase Price;
4.3.1.2 Stock Certificates. Paired Shares in the amount
required to be delivered at the Closing in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement and in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Stock
Agreement;
4.3.1.3 Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement. A
counterpart of the Assignment and Assumption of Management Agreement, provided,
however, the obligation to deliver the Assignment and Assumption of Management
Agreement shall be irrevocably waived, if prior to the Close of Escrow, the
Management Agreement shall have been terminated and the Interim Management
Agreement shall have become effective in accordance with Section 17.20;
4.3.1.4 Value Letter. A letter (the "Value Letter") to be
obtained by Buyer at Buyer's expense with respect to the reasonableness of the
allocation of the purchase price among the transactions being entered into as of
the date hereof between Buyer and Seller and/or Seller's Affiliates issued by
Bear Xxxxxxx;
4.3.1.5 Opinion of Buyer's Counsel. An opinion of Buyer's
counsel in a form to be agreed upon by the parties;
4.3.1.6 Stock Agreement. A counterpart of the Stock Agreement;
4.3.1.7 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.3.1.8 Liquor License Management Agreement. A counterpart of
the Liquor License Management Agreement;
4.3.1.9 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.3.1.10 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.3.1.11 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.3.1.12 Closing Certificate. A certification by Buyer that
the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.1 and Section 6.2 are
true, correct and complete as of the Closing Date;
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4.3.1.13 The Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases. A
counterpart of the Assignment and Assumption of Tenant Leases;
4.3.1.14 The General Assignment and Assumption Agreement. A
counterpart of the General Assignment and Assumption Agreement;
4.3.1.15 Transfer Tax Forms. Any statements, such as a
transfer or conveyance tax forms or returns required by applicable state or
local law to be executed by Buyer in order to effect the closing; and
4.3.1.16 Other. Any other incidental documents, not otherwise
expressly provided for herein, required by Escrow Holder to consummate the
purchase and sale of the Property; provided, however, that (a) Buyer is given
written notice by Escrow Holder of the requirement of such incidental documents
within a reasonably sufficient time in advance of the Scheduled Closing Date;
and (b) Buyer shall not be required to incur any liability, in connection with
the delivery of such incidental documents inconsistent with the provisions of
this Agreement.
4.4 Seller's Deliveries to Buyer. At or prior to the Close of Escrow,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer or cause to be available to Buyer on-site at the
Hotel, the following documents, to the extent the same have not already been
delivered and to the extent in the possession or control of Seller:
4.4.1 Tenant Leases/Tenant Deposits. The original Tenant Leases (or
if not available, the best available copies), and the originals of Tenant
Security Deposits which are evidenced by letters of credit or escrow agreements,
if any, and if necessary to enable Buyer to realize or draw upon same, consents
of the applicable Tenants and/or financial institutions or replacement letters
of credit or escrow agreements in favor of Buyer;
4.4.2 Service Contracts. The originals, or, if not available, the
best available copies, of the Approved Service Contracts;
4.4.3 Licenses and Permits. The originals, or, if not available, the
best available copies of the Licenses and Permits; and
4.4.4 Records and Plans. The originals, or, if not available, the
best available copies of the Records and Plans.
4.5 Possession. Seller shall deliver the keys and possession of the
Property to Buyer at the Close of Escrow free and clear of all leases, tenancies
and occupancies, except for the Management Agreement, the Bookings, the rights
of guests in guest rooms, banquet facilities, conference rooms and meeting
rooms, the rights of Tenants under the Tenant Leases (including their assignees,
subtenants or licensees), and the other Permitted Encumbrances.
4.6 Evidence of Authorization. At the Close of Escrow, each party shall
deliver to the other party evidence in form and content reasonably satisfactory
to the other party and the Title
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Company that (a) the party is duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the state of its organization and has the power and authority to enter into
this Agreement, (b) this Agreement and all documents delivered pursuant hereto
have been duly executed and delivered by the party, and (c) the performance by
the party of its obligations under this Agreement have been duly authorized by
all necessary corporate, partnership or other action.
4.7 Close of Escrow.
4.7.1 The Escrow shall close on or before the Scheduled Closing
Date.
4.7.2 Provided that Escrow Holder has not received from either party
written notice of the failure of any condition precedent specified in Section 9
to the obligations of such party (or any previous such notice has been
withdrawn), then when the parties have each deposited into the Escrow the
documents and funds required by this Agreement and the Title Company is
unconditionally prepared to issue the Title Policy at the Close of Escrow,
Escrow Holder shall perform the following actions (collectively, "Close of
Escrow" or "Closing"):
4.7.2.1 Prepare a closing statement for the transaction for
approval by Seller and Buyer prior to the Close of Escrow;
4.7.2.2 Insert the Closing Date as the date of any undated
document to be delivered through Escrow;
4.7.2.3 Cause the Deed to be recorded in the land records of
the state and county where the Real Property is located;
4.7.2.4 Deliver to Buyer the documents deposited into the
Escrow for delivery to Buyer at the Close of Escrow;
4.7.2.5 Deliver to Seller (a) all funds and Paired Shares to
be received by Seller from Buyer through the Escrow at the Close of Escrow less
(i) all amounts to be paid by Seller for Escrow Holder's fees and expenses and
(ii) all amounts paid by Escrow Holder in satisfaction of liens and encumbrances
on the Real Property or other matters pursuant to the written instruction of
Seller, and (b) the documents deposited into the Escrow for delivery to Seller
at the Close of Escrow; and
4.7.2.6 Cause the Title Policy to be issued by the Title
Company and delivered to Buyer.
4.8 Costs of Escrow. Costs of the Escrow shall be allocated as follows:
4.8.1 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (1/2) of the fees of
Escrow Holder;
4.8.2 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (1/2) of the cost of
providing the Survey required to be delivered in accordance with the provisions
of Section 7.1; provided,
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however, Buyer shall be responsible for the full cost of the Survey in the event
the Closing does not occur hereunder other than on account of default of Seller;
4.8.3 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (1/2) of all transfer
taxes and recording fees payable in connection with the conveyance of each
portion of the Real Property and/or the recording of the Deed and any other
documents or instruments recorded pursuant to this Agreement (other than the
Assignment of Mortgage);
4.8.4 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (1/2) of all sales or
other personal property taxes, levies, fees and charges payable as a result of
the transfer of the Personal Property to Buyer and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby. Buyer shall be the reporting person for such
purposes and shall prepare the necessary sales tax reports based upon the
allocations set forth in Section 3.4. The parties acknowledge that additional
sales tax may be assessed as a result of the transfer of the Personal Property
to Buyer and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby after the
Closing and that Buyer and Seller shall continue to each be responsible for
one-half of any such additional taxes. The provisions of Section 4.8.3 and
Section 4.8.4 shall survive the Closing;
4.8.5 Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (1/2) of the cost of
obtaining the coverage under the Title Policy, except that the cost of any
special endorsements shall be paid exclusively by Buyer;
4.8.6 At Closing or thereafter Buyer shall pay for the cost of the
Value Letter;
4.8.7 [Intentionally Omitted]
4.8.8 If the Close of Escrow fails to occur other than as a result
of a default hereunder by either party, including, without limitation, as a
result of a failure of a condition precedent set forth in Section 9, the fees of
the Escrow Holder and Title Company (including, without limitation, cancellation
fees) shall be borne equally between Buyer and Seller;
4.8.9 If the Close of Escrow fails to occur as a result of a default
hereunder by either party, the fees of the Escrow Holder and Title Company
(including, without limitation, cancellation fees) shall be borne by the
defaulting party; and
4.8.10 Pursuant to ss.6045 of the Internal Revenue and Taxation
Code, the Title Company shall be designated the "Closing Agent" hereunder and
shall be solely responsible for complying with the Tax Reform Act of 1986 with
regard to the reporting of all settlement information to the Internal Revenue
Service.
4.9 Other Costs. Except as set forth in Section 4.8.6, Section 11.1 and
Section 15.1.6, each party shall pay all of its own legal, accounting and
consulting fees and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with this
Agreement.
4.10 Maintenance of Confidentiality by Escrow Holder. Escrow Holder shall
maintain in strict confidence and not disclose to anyone the existence of the
Escrow, the identity of the
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parties thereto, the amount of the Purchase Price, the existence or provisions
of this Agreement or any other information concerning the Escrow or the
transactions contemplated hereby, without the prior written consent of Buyer and
Seller.
SECTION 5
PRORATIONS AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS
5.1 General. All income, receivables, expenses (whether payable or
prepaid) and payables of the Property shall be apportioned equitably between the
parties as of the Proration Time in accordance with the provisions of this
Section 5 (all prorations are to be based upon the number of days in a 365 day
year). The obligation to make apportionments under Sections 5.1 and 5.2 shall,
unless otherwise expressly provided in this Section 5, survive the Close of
Escrow for a period of sixty (60) days at which time such apportionment shall be
final unless disputed during such period.
5.2 General and Specific Prorations. Without limitation, the following
items shall be apportioned:
5.2.1 At the Closing, Buyer shall assume all of the accounts payable
relating to goods and services ordered or obtained in the ordinary course of
operation of the business of the Hotel (including without limitation, payments
under the Service Contracts and Equipment Leases) prior to the Proration Time.
Seller shall be obligated to credit Buyer at the Close of Escrow with an amount
mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Seller at the Closing, reflecting the parties'
good faith estimate of such accounts payable as of the Proration Time (which
estimate shall deduct any discounts then available in the ordinary course of
business for the prompt payment of such accounts payable), plus a further credit
for any late fees then payable with respect to any identified accounts payable.
Buyer shall be responsible for paying when due all accounts payable arising from
the operation of the Property on or after the Proration Time, and Seller shall
have no further liability for such payables or charges. As of the date which is
sixty (60) days following the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller shall calculate the
amount of all accounts payable relating to goods and services ordered or
obtained in the ordinary course of operation of the business of the Hotel
(including without limitation, payments under the Service Contracts and
Equipment Leases) prior to the Proration Time. Seller shall reimburse Buyer for
any payments made on account of any such accounts payable which were not
reflected in the Parties' estimate of such amount credited to Buyer at Closing
and which have been paid by Buyer or for which Buyer is obligated to pay in
accordance with the provisions hereof, and if the amount of such credit exceeds
the amounts so paid or for which Buyer is so obligated, Buyer shall pay such
excess amount to Seller.
5.2.2 At the Closing, Seller shall assign to Buyer all of the
Accounts Receivable, for which Seller shall receive a credit at the Close of
Escrow in an amount equal to (a) the full, aggregate outstanding balance of the
Cash Equivalent Receivables (without discount except for service charges due to
charge card companies) plus (b) the full aggregate outstanding
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balance of the Invoiced Receivables and Other Accounts Receivable as of the
Proration Time, provided, Buyer shall at its option accept or reject any
Invoiced Receivables and Other Accounts Receivable over ninety (90) days and
Seller shall not receive a credit for any Invoiced Receivables and Other
Accounts Receivable over ninety (90) days rejected by Buyer; provided, that
Buyer shall at its own expense use reasonable efforts to collect any such
rejected Invoiced Receivables and Other Accounts Receivable on behalf of Seller
for a period of sixty (60) days after the Closing Date and thereafter Seller
shall have the right to collect same for its own account; provided, further, as
of the date which is sixty (60) days following the Closing Date, Buyer and
Seller shall make any adjustments required to reflect the collectibility of any
Invoiced Receivables and Other Accounts Receivable (it being agreed that (a) any
accounts receivable not listed on the schedule of accounts receivable of the
Property as of the date which is sixty (60) days following the Closing Date
shall be deemed paid as of such date and (b) except as provided in (a), any
accounts receivable which are more than ninety (90) days past due as of the date
which is sixty (60) days following the Closing Date shall be deemed
uncollectable as of such date) and Seller and Buyer shall make a corresponding
payment to the other as required to accurately reflect the collectibility of
such Invoiced Receivables and Other Accounts Receivable and any accounts
receivable deemed uncollectable as of such date in accordance with the terms
hereof shall be the property of Seller and Seller shall be permitted (at its
expense and for its own account) to collect the same;
5.2.3 In prorating the Accounts Receivable, Buyer and Seller shall
each receive credit for one-half (1/2) of all Guest Ledger Receivables
attributable to the room night during which the Proration Time occurs. Seller
shall receive the income from all restaurant and bar facilities located at the
Property through the Proration Time and Buyer shall receive such income
thereafter;
5.2.4 [Intentionally Omitted]
5.2.5 All sales, use and occupancy taxes arising from the operation
of the Property shall be prorated as of the Proration Time;
5.2.6 Fees for transferable annual permits, licenses, and/or
inspection fees, if any, for periods during which the Proration Time occurs
shall be prorated as of the Proration Time;
5.2.7 Utility charges with respect to the Property levied against
Seller or the Property and the value of fuel stored on the Property shall be
prorated at Seller's cost therefor as of the Proration Time. Seller shall notify
all utilities, governmental agencies, suppliers and others providing services to
the Property of the prospective change in ownership and operation of the
Property, and Seller shall use its reasonable efforts to cause all utilities
furnished to the Property, including, but not limited to, electricity, gas,
water and sewer, along with any fuel storage tanks to be read the day prior to
the Proration Time;
5.2.8 Permitted administrative charges, if any, on Tenant Security
Deposits shall be prorated;
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5.2.9 Buyer shall receive a credit for advance payments and/or
deposits, if any, under Bookings to the extent the Bookings relate to a period
after the Proration Time;
5.2.10 Vending machine monies will be removed by Seller as of the
Proration Time for the benefit of Seller;
5.2.11 Buyer shall purchase and Seller shall sell to Buyer (or
Seller shall receive a credit therefore) all xxxxx cash funds and cash in the
Property's house banks at 100% of face value at the Proration Time;
5.2.12 Wages, salaries and payroll taxes and other payroll
deductions for all Hotel Employees shall be apportioned as of the Proration Time
(i.e., the night shift shall be prorated 50/50 for the night preceding the
Closing Date). Buyer shall assume all accrued vacation benefits and sick leave
benefits due to such Hotel Employees which relate to any period prior to the
Proration Time and shall receive a credit for the full amount of all such
accrued benefits reasonably expected to be paid after the Closing Date;
provided, that as of the date which is sixty (60) days following the Closing,
Buyer and Seller shall adjust the amount of the credit if required to take into
account the benefits actually required to be paid by Buyer or then reasonably
expected to be paid following the Closing Date by Buyer. Buyer shall also assume
all obligations of Seller and the Employer Corporation, under the Employment
Agreements and/or the Management Agreement to pay all such wages, salaries, and
compensation set forth above accruing subsequent to Proration Time; provided,
however, that other than as set forth in Section 14.1 hereof, no provision
contained in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent the Buyer from
terminating or amending in any manner such Employment Agreements and Management
Agreements subsequent to the Proration Time. The obligation to pay bonuses, if
any, following the Closing shall be allocated as of the Proration Time and
adjusted between Buyer and Seller; and
5.2.13 Real and personal property taxes, assessments and special
district levies shall be prorated for the tax fiscal year in which the Closing
Date occurs on the basis of the then most current available tax bills, Seller
being charged through the day prior to the Closing Date and Buyer with the
Closing Date and thereafter.
5.3 Deposits. All rights to utility, assessment, and other cash deposits
(including, without limitation, any Utility Deposits) held by others for
Seller's account, and all certificates of deposit or other forms of cash
collateral held by or otherwise pledged to others for Seller's account to secure
obligations of Seller under Service Contracts, Equipment Leases or other
obligations assumed by Buyer, shall be assigned or transferred to Buyer at the
Close of Escrow; provided, that if any of such deposits are not transferable,
Seller shall retain all rights with respect thereto and there shall be no debit
made to Buyer on account thereof.
5.4 Tenant Leases. At the Close of Escrow, pursuant to the Assignment and
Assumption of Tenant Leases, Buyer shall assume all of the obligations of Seller
under the Tenant Leases as of the Proration Time, including, without limitation,
tenant improvement obligations of landlord thereunder and obligations with
respect to Tenant Security Deposits (to the extent received by Buyer or credited
to Buyer hereunder).
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5.5 Service Contracts and Other Intangible Property. At the Close of
Escrow, Seller shall assign to Buyer pursuant to the terms of the General
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, all right, title and interest of Seller in
and to the Approved Service Contracts and other Intangible Property, and Buyer
shall assume all of the obligations of Seller under the Approved Service
Contracts arising from and after the Close of Escrow. Buyer shall protect, hold
harmless, indemnify and defend Seller and its directors, officers, agents,
affiliates, principals, partners, shareholders, representatives and controlling
persons from any Losses attributable to the period beginning on and after the
Closing Date with respect to the Approved Service Contracts. Seller shall be
responsible for all obligations thereunder attributable to the period prior to
the Closing Date with respect to Approved Service Contracts (except to the
extent that Buyer shall have received a credit hereunder with respect to any
such obligations). The provisions of this Section 5.5 shall survive the Close of
Escrow.
5.6 Tax Refunds and Proceedings. Buyer shall have the exclusive right to
commence or continue any proceeding to determine the assessed value of the
Property, the real or personal property taxes payable with respect to the
Property or any action to contest water charges, sewer charges, sales tax or use
tax for the relevant taxable period during which the Proration Time occurs and
to settle or compromise any claim thereof, and any refunds or proceeds resulting
from such proceedings along with the costs (including reasonable legal and
accounting fees) incurred by Buyer in obtaining the same, shall be prorated as
of the Proration Time. In prosecuting any such action, Buyer shall utilize the
services of Xxxxxx Xxxx & Co. Seller shall retain the right to continue,
commence, prosecute, settle or compromise any proceedings relating exclusively
to any relevant taxable period or periods prior to the period during which the
Proration Time shall occur. Buyer and Seller agree to cooperate with each other
and to execute any and all documents reasonably requested in furtherance of the
foregoing. The provisions of Section 5.6 shall survive the Closing.
5.7 Guest Baggage. As of the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall indemnify and
hold harmless Seller against all Losses with respect to all baggage of departed
guests or guests who are still registered at the Hotel on the Closing Date which
has been checked with the Hotel. As of the Close of Escrow, Seller shall assign
to Buyer all claims and causes of action against the Manager with respect to any
Losses with respect to such baggage. Seller agrees to submit to Seller's
Insurance any claims for Losses with respect to such baggage which arose from
acts or omissions prior to the Closing Date to the extent coverage is available
under said insurance and provide Buyer with the proceeds therefrom provided
Buyer is not in default under this Section 5.7. The provisions of this Section
5.7 shall survive the Closing.
5.8 Safe Deposit Boxes. As of the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall indemnify
and hold harmless Seller against all Losses with respect to the contents of any
safety deposit boxes in use at the Hotel. As of the Close of Escrow, Seller
shall assign to Buyer all claims and causes of action against the Manager with
respect to any Losses relating to said safety deposit boxes. Seller agrees to
submit to Seller's insurance any claims for Losses which arose from acts or
omissions prior to the Closing Date to the extent coverage is available under
said insurance and provide Buyer with the proceeds therefrom provided Buyer is
not in default under this Section 5.8. The provisions of this Section 5.8 shall
survive the Closing.
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5.9 Advance Bookings. Buyer shall assume and honor for its account all
Bookings relating to dates after the Proration Time set forth on the Schedule of
Advance Bookings delivered by Seller to Buyer at the Close of Escrow pursuant to
Section 4.2.1.9.
5.10 [Intentionally Omitted]
SECTION 6
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES;
CONDITION OF PROPERTY
6.1 Of the Trust. As an inducement to Seller to enter into this Agreement,
the Trust hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Seller as follows:
6.1.1 Power and Authority. The Trust is a real estate investment
trust duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of
Maryland. The Trust has the power and authority to carry on its present
business, to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions herein
contemplated; neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Trust,
nor the performance by the Trust of the Trust's obligations hereunder will
violate or constitute an event of default under any material terms or material
provisions of any agreement, document, instrument, judgment, order or decree to
which the Trust is a party or by which the Trust is bound and/or violate any
applicable law, rule or regulation the violation of which would have a Material
effect upon the principal benefits intended to be provided by this Agreement.
6.1.2 Authorization; Valid Obligation. All proceedings required to
be taken by or on behalf of the Trust to authorize the Trust to make, deliver
and carry out the terms of this Agreement will be duly taken prior to the
Closing Date. No consent to the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement will be required from any partner, board of directors, shareholder,
creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body, governmental authority or
other person, other than any such consent which already has been (or prior to
the Closing will have been unconditionally given. The individuals executing this
Agreement and the documents referenced herein on behalf of the Trust have the
legal power, right and actual authority to bind the Trust to the terms and
conditions hereof. This Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Trust,
enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be affected by
bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws, or by legal or equitable
principles relating to or limiting the rights of contracting parties generally.
6.1.3 Capital Structure. The authorized and outstanding capital
stock and units of the Trust and its operating partnership are as set forth in
the Starwood Disclosure. All Paired Shares to be issued as the Equity Purchase
Price at the Closing in accordance with this Agreement will, when so issued, be
duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free of
preemptive rights and will be paired with each other in the same ratio as all
other shares are paired with each other pursuant to the Pairing Agreement.
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6.1.4 SEC Documents and Other Reports. The Trust has filed all
required documents with the SEC since January 1, 1996 (such documents together
with the Starwood Disclosure being referred to herein as the "SEC Documents").
As of their respective dates, the SEC Documents complied in all material
respects with the requirements of applicable law, and, at the respective times
they were filed, none of the SEC Documents contained any untrue statement of a
material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein
or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading. The consolidated financial statements
(including, in each case, any notes thereto) of the Trust included in the SEC
Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable
accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with
respect thereto as of their respective dates of filing, were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (except, in the case of
the unaudited statements, as permitted by Regulation S-X of the SEC) applied on
a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated
therein or in the notes thereto) and fairly presented the consolidated financial
position of the Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the respective
dates thereof and the consolidated results of their operations and their
consolidated cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of
unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments and to any other
adjustments described therein). Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents or as
required by generally accepted accounting principles, the Trust has not, since
December 31, 1996, made any change in the accounting practices or policies
applied in the preparation of their financial statements. Prior to the Closing
Date, the Trust will file all required documents with the SEC, which documents
will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the applicable
law, and will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading.
6.1.5 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Except as disclosed in
the SEC Documents filed prior to the date of this Agreement, since December 31,
1996, (a) there have not been any events, changes or developments that,
individually or in the aggregate, have had or would reasonably be expected to
have, a material adverse change in or effect on the financial condition,
properties, business, results of operations or prospects of the Trust and its
subsidiaries taken as a whole, or (b) there has not been any split, combination
or reclassification of any of the capital stock or units of the Trust or its
operating partnership or any issuance or the authorization of any issuance of
any other securities in respect of, in lieu of, or in substitution for shares of
such capital stock.
6.1.6 Actions and Proceedings. Except as set forth in the SEC
Documents filed prior to the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding
orders, judgments, injunctions, awards or decrees of any governmental entity
against or involving the Trust or any of its subsidiaries, or against or
involving any of the directors, officers or employees of the Trust or any of its
subsidiaries, as such, or any of its or their properties, assets or business
that, individually or in the aggregate, have had, or would reasonably be
expected to have, a material adverse change in or effect on the financial
condition, properties, business, results of operations or prospects of the Trust
and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Except as set forth in the SEC Documents,
there are no actions, suits or claims or legal, administrative or arbitrative
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proceedings or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the Trust,
threatened against or involving the Trust or any of its subsidiaries or any of
their directors, officers or employees, as such, or any of its or their
properties, assets or business that, individually or in the aggregate, have had,
or would reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse change in or effect
on the financial condition, properties, business, results of operations or
prospects of the Trust and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. As of the date
hereof, there are no actions, suits, labor disputes or other litigation, legal
or administrative proceedings or governmental investigations pending or, to the
knowledge of the Trust, threatened against or affecting the Trust or any of
their subsidiaries or any of their officers, directors or employees, as such, or
any of their properties, assets or business relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
6.1.7 REIT Status. The Trust is currently a "real estate investment
trust" ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and, to its knowledge, the Trust
is and at all times during the testing period described in Code Section
897(h)(4)(D) has been a "domestically controlled REIT" (as defined in Section
897(h)(4)(D) of the Code). From and after January 1, 1995, neither the Internal
Revenue Service nor any other taxing entity or authority has made any assertion
that the Trust does not qualify as a REIT for income tax purposes, nor has there
been any challenge to the REIT status of the Trust. From time to time upon
request by the Seller or its assigns after the Closing Date, the Trust agrees to
inform Seller or such assigns whether to its knowledge it complies with the
representation and warranties set forth in this Section 6.1.7.
6.1.8 Partnership Status. Starwood Realty Partnership is classified
and taxable as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
6.1.9 Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act. The provisions of the Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
Act are not applicable to the transactions contemplated hereby and neither the
Trust nor Seller is required to make any filings or submissions or obtain any
approvals thereunder in connection herewith.
6.2 Of the Corporation. As an inducement to Seller to enter into this
Agreement, the Corporation hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Seller
as follows:
6.2.1 Power and Authority. The Corporation is a corporation duly
organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Maryland. The
Corporation has the power and authority to carry on its present business, to
enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions herein
contemplated; neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the
Corporation nor the performance by the Corporation of the Corporation's
obligations hereunder will violate or constitute an event of default under any
material terms or material provisions of any agreement, document, instrument,
judgment, order or decree to which the Corporation is a party or by which the
Corporation is bound and/or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation the
violation of which would have a Material effect upon the principal benefits
intended to be provided by this Agreement.
6.2.2 Authorization; Valid Obligation. All proceedings required to
be taken by, or on behalf of the Corporation, to authorize the Corporation to
make, deliver and carry out the terms of this Agreement will be duly taken prior
to the Closing Date. No consent to the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement will be required from any partner, board
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of directors, shareholder, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body,
governmental authority or other person, other than any such consent which
already has been (or prior to the Closing will have been) unconditionally given.
The individuals executing this Agreement and the documents referenced herein on
behalf of the Corporation have the legal power, right and actual authority to
bind the Corporation to the terms and conditions hereof. This Agreement is a
valid and binding obligation of Corporation, enforceable in accordance with its
terms, except as the same may be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium
or similar laws, or by legal or equitable principles relating to or limiting the
rights of contracting parties generally.
6.2.3 Capital Structure. The authorized and outstanding capital
stock and units of the Corporation and its operating partnership are as set
forth in the Starwood Disclosure. All Paired Shares to be issued as the Equity
Purchase Price at the Closing in accordance with this Agreement will, when so
issued, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and
free of preemptive rights and will be paired with each other in the same ratio
as all other shares are paired with each other pursuant to the Pairing
Agreement.
6.2.4 SEC Documents and Other Reports. The Corporation has filed all
required SEC Documents since January 1, 1996. As of their respective dates, the
SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the
applicable law, and, at the respective times they were filed, none of the SEC
Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state
a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading. The consolidated financial statements (including, in each case,
any notes thereto) of the Corporation included in the SEC Documents complied as
to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the
published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto as of their
respective dates of filing, were prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (except, in the case of the unaudited statements, as
permitted by Regulation S-X of the SEC) applied on a consistent basis during the
periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto)
and fairly presented the consolidated financial position of the Corporation and
its consolidated subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the
consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for
the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal
year-end audit adjustments and to any other adjustments described therein).
Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents or as required by generally accepted
accounting principles, the Corporation has not, since December 31, 1996, made
any change in the accounting practices or policies applied in the preparation of
their financial statements. Prior to the Closing Date, the Corporation will file
all required documents with the SEC, which documents will comply in all material
respects with the requirements of the applicable law, and will not contain an
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to
be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
6.2.5 Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Except as disclosed in
the SEC Documents filed prior to the date of this Agreement, since December 31,
1996, (a) there have not been any events, changes or developments that,
individually or in the aggregate, have had or would reasonably be expected to
have, a material adverse change in or effect on the financial
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condition, properties, business, results of operations or prospects of the
Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, or (b) there has not been any
split, combination or reclassification of any of the capital stock or units of
the Corporation or its respective operating partnerships or any issuance or the
authorization of any issuance of any other securities in respect of, in lieu of
or in substitution for shares of such capital stock.
6.2.6 Actions and Proceedings. Except as set forth in the SEC
Documents filed prior to the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding
orders, judgments, injunctions, awards or decrees of any governmental entity
against or involving the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, or against or
involving any of the directors, officers or employees of the Corporation or any
of its subsidiaries, as such, or any of its or their properties, assets or
business that, individually or in the aggregate, have had, or would reasonably
be expected to have, a material adverse change in or effect on the financial
condition, properties, business, results of operations or prospects of the
Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Except as set forth in the
SEC Documents, there are no actions, suits or claims or legal, administrative or
arbitrative proceedings or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the
Corporation, threatened against or involving the Corporation or any of its
subsidiaries or any of their directors, officers or employees, as such, or any
of its or their properties, assets or business that, individually or in the
aggregate, have had, or would reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse
change in or effect on the financial condition, properties, business, results of
operations or prospects of the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a
whole. As of the date hereof, there are no actions, suits, labor disputes or
other litigation, legal or administrative proceedings or governmental
investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the Corporation, threatened
against or affecting the Corporation or any of their subsidiaries or any of
their officers, directors or employees, as such, or any of their properties,
assets or business relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
6.2.7 Starwood Operating Partnership is classified and taxable as a
partnership for U.S. Federal Income Tax purposes.
6.2.8 Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx. The provisions of the Xxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act
are not applicable to the transactions contemplated hereby and neither the
Corporation nor Seller is required to make any filings or submissions to obtain
any approvals thereunder in connection herewith.
6.3 Of Seller. As an inducement to Buyer to enter into this Agreement,
Seller, represents, warrants and covenants to Buyer as follows:
6.3.1 Regarding Seller's Authority.
6.3.1.1 Seller is a limited partnership in dissolution under
the laws of the District of Columbia. Seller has the power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and the Conveyance Documents and, to sell the Property
on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The execution and delivery hereof and
the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder, will not violate or
constitute an event of default under any material terms or material provisions
of any agreement, document, instrument, judgment, order or decree to which
Seller is a party or by
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which Seller is bound and/or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation the
violation of which would have a Material effect upon the principal benefits
intended to be provided by this Agreement.
6.3.1.2 The individuals executing this Agreement and the
documents referenced herein on behalf of Seller have the legal power, right and
actual authority to bind Seller to the terms and conditions hereof. This
Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance
with its terms, except as the same may be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency,
moratorium or similar laws, or by legal or equitable principles relating to or
limiting the rights of contracting parties generally.
6.3.2 Tenant Leases. There are no leases, licenses or concessions
for space which will affect the Real Property or any portion thereof following
the Close of Escrow other than as set forth on the Schedule of Tenant Leases.
Seller has delivered to Buyer a true, correct and complete copy of each lease
and agreement listed on the Schedule of Lease. Seller has not received written
notice of any sublease and/or assignment of any Tenant Lease except as set forth
on Schedule 6.3.2. No outstanding written notice of any Material default has
been delivered by Seller or received by Seller with respect to any Tenant Lease,
except as disclosed on the Schedule 6.3.2 annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
To Seller's knowledge, all rent under the leases listed on the Schedule of
Leases is being paid currently. All Material brokerage, leasing and other
commissions due in connection with the Tenant Leases have been paid by Seller
other than those payable with respect to the renewal or extension of such Tenant
Leases or expansion of the leased premises thereunder after the Closing Date,
each of which are payable under agreements described on Schedule 6.3.2.
6.3.3 Service Contracts. There are no Service Contracts which will
affect the Property after the Closing Date except for the Approved Service
Contracts. No outstanding written notice of any Material default has been
delivered by Seller or received by Seller with respect to any Approved Service
Contract, except as disclosed on Schedule 6.3.3 annexed hereto and made a part
hereof.
6.3.4 Claims. There are no pending litigation or condemnation
proceedings with respect to Seller or the Property which would result in an
adverse effect on the ability of Buyer to operate the Property after the
Closing, except as disclosed on Schedule 6.3.4 annexed hereto and made a part
hereof. There is no pending litigation or to Seller's knowledge, other claims of
Seller with respect to the Property attributable to the period prior to the date
hereof which may result in a material judgment in favor of Seller except as
disclosed on Schedule 6.3.4.
6.3.5 Employees. To Seller's Knowledge, Schedule 1.1.6 sets forth a
true and complete list of all Hotel Employees as of the Execution Date together
with their positions, salaries or hourly wages, as applicable, and years of
service. Except for or pursuant to the Employment Agreements, the Collective
Bargaining Agreements, the Management Agreement and the agreements related to
the Xxxx-Xxxxxxx management of the Hotel described on Schedule 6.3.5 hereto,
neither Seller nor the Employer Corporation has relating to the Property (i) at
any time maintained, contributed to or participated in, (ii) or had at any time
obligation to maintain,
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contribute to, or participate in, or (iii) any liability or contingent
liability, direct or indirect, with respect to: any employment agreement, oral
or written retirement or deferred compensation plan, incentive compensation
plan, stock plan, unemployment compensation plan, vacation pay plan, severance
plan, bonus plan, stock compensation plan or any other type or form of
employee-related (or independent contractor-related) arrangement, program,
policy, plan or agreement. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.3.5, to Seller's
knowledge there is no Material default under any of the Employment Agreements.
6.3.6 Compliance with Laws. During the past twelve (12) months,
Seller has not received any written notice from any party, including, without
limitation, from any municipal, state, federal or other governmental authority,
of a Material violation of any zoning, building, fire, water, use, health, or
other similar statute, ordinance, or code bearing on the construction, operation
or use of the Property or any part thereof (other than as to matters previously
cured), except as disclosed on Schedule 6.3.6 annexed hereto and made a part
hereof and except for violations of Environmental Laws, which are addressed in
Section 6.3.7 below.
6.3.7 Hazardous Materials. Seller has not received any written
notice from any municipal, state, federal or other governmental authority or
from any other person during the last three (3) years of (a) any Material
violation of applicable Environmental Laws or (b) any Environmental Condition
requiring Material remediation under applicable Environmental Laws, in either
case only to the extent relating to Environmental Conditions at or on the Real
Property, except as disclosed on Schedule 6.3.7 annexed hereto and made a part
hereof;
6.3.8 Records and Plans. Seller will have delivered to Buyer on the
Closing Date true and correct copies of the Records and Plans.
6.3.9 Licenses and Permits. Seller has delivered to Buyer true and
correct copies of the Liquor License and all other Material Licenses and Permits
and such Licenses and Permits are identified on Schedule 6.3.9 annexed hereto
and made a part hereof.
6.3.10 Management Agreements. There are no hotel management or
property management agreements, which will be binding upon Buyer after the
Closing Date, other than the Management Agreement, a true and complete copy of
which will be delivered to Buyer on the Closing Date. Seller has not sent or
received any notice of default or notice of termination under or with respect to
the Management Agreement.
6.3.11 Personal Property. Seller owns the Tangible Personal Property
(other than the Tangible Personal Property that is subject to the Equipment
Leases) free and clear of any liens and/or encumbrances other than the Permitted
Encumbrances.
6.3.12 Insurance. The Seller in respect of the Real Property is
insured under those policies of casualty and general liability insurance
("Seller's Insurance") described on Schedule 6.3.12 annexed hereto, each of
which is in full force and effect as of the date hereof and will remain in full
force and effect through the Closing Date. Seller has received no notices of any
Material default or demands to cure from any applicable insurer in respect of
Seller's Insurance.
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6.3.13 Real Estate Taxes. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.3.13
annexed hereto and made a part hereof, Seller has not commenced any proceedings
which are pending for the reduction of the assessed valuation of the Real
Property or any portion thereof, and other than the Permitted Encumbrances, to
Seller's Knowledge, there are no special assessments affecting the Property.
Nothing in this Section 6.3.13 or any other provision of this Agreement shall be
construed to limit Seller's rights to initiate or prosecute after the Close of
Escrow additional proceedings for property tax refunds for taxes relating to any
relevant taxable period or periods prior to the taxable period during which the
Proration Time occurs.
6.3.14 [Intentionally Omitted]
6.3.15 [Intentionally Omitted]
6.3.16 District of Columbia Underground Storage Tank Disclosure
Notice. In accordance with the requirements of the D.C. Underground Storage Tank
Management Act of 1990 as amended by the District of Columbia Underground
Storage Tank Management Act of 1990 Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Code 6-995.1 et
seq.) (the "Act") and the D.C. Underground Storage Tank Regulations, 20 DCMR
Chapters 55-68 (the "Regulations"), Seller hereby informs Buyer that Seller has
knowledge of the past existence of one or more "underground storage tanks" in,
under, or upon the Property as that term is defined in the Act and the
Regulations. In accordance with the Regulations, Seller has executed the
disclosure form attached as Exhibit 6.3.16. This disclosure notice was provided
to Buyer prior to entering into this Agreement.
6.4 Buyer's Review of Records and Plans.
6.4.1 Access to Records and Plans; Specific Disclosures. Buyer
acknowledges that prior to the Closing Date, Buyer has been provided with such
access to the Records and Plans and such other information relating to the Hotel
as Buyer has deemed relevant. Buyer acknowledges that it (a) has been made aware
of and given an opportunity to inquire into the Specific Disclosure Matters
described herein; (b) has been given access to the Property and the opportunity
to conduct such inquiries and analyses as Buyer has deemed necessary or
appropriate in order to evaluate the physical condition of the Property and any
and all other matters concerning the current and future use, feasibility, or
value, or any other matter or circumstance relevant to Buyer concerning the
Property or its marketability; and (c) the Records and Plans and the other books
and records of Seller with respect to the Hotel may not be complete.
6.4.2 Limitation on Access to Records and Plans. Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that
the Records and Plans or other information made available to or delivered to
Buyer prior to, or at the Closing, shall not include any information which is
privileged, confidential or proprietary to Seller or any of its constituent
partners or affiliates, including without limitation, (i) Seller's internal
financial analyses, any appraisals undertaken for Seller or other parties,
income tax returns, financial statements, corporate or partnership governance
records, investment advisory records, and other records concerning Seller's
professional relationships, any Hotel Employee personnel files (prior to the
Closing), or any other internal, proprietary, or confidential information,
files, or records of
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Seller, (ii) the work papers, memoranda, analysis, correspondence, and similar
materials prepared by or for Seller in connection with the negotiation and
documentation of the transaction contemplated hereby or any other offer to
purchase the Property received by Seller, and (iii) any documents or
communications subject to the attorney/client privilege or attorney work product
privilege. Buyer expressly agrees that its review of the Records and Plans, and
any and all other information of any type or nature, whether oral or written,
provided to Buyer by or on behalf of Seller and relating to the Property
(collectively, the "Property Information") is for informational purposes only,
and neither Seller nor any agent, advisor, officer, attorney, representative or
other person acting or purporting to act on behalf of Seller has verified either
the accuracy of the Property Information, or the adequacy of any method used to
compile the Property Information or the qualifications of any person preparing
the Property Information except that, in delivering or making available a copy
of any document or papers to Buyer, Seller has delivered or made available
copies of the originals of such documents or papers in Seller's possession or
included in the Records and Files. Except as expressly set forth in this Section
6, neither Seller nor any agent, advisor, officer, attorney, representative or
other person acting or purporting to act on behalf of Seller is making or giving
any representation or warranty about, or assuming any responsibility for, the
accuracy or completeness of the Property Information. Reliance by Buyer upon any
Property Information shall not create or give rise to any liability of or
against Seller or any agent, advisor, officer, attorney, representative or other
person acting or purporting to act on behalf of Seller. Subject to Seller's
express representations and warranties set forth herein, the consummation of the
Closing shall constitute Buyer's unconditional approval of all aspects of the
Property and Buyer's unconditional acknowledgment that Buyer has had the
opportunity to request from Seller and review such documents and materials
relating of the Property as Buyer deems appropriate. All copies of such
documents delivered to Buyer shall be returned to Seller if the Closing fails to
occur for any reason.
6.5 PURCHASE AS IS. BUYER REPRESENTS, WARRANTS AND COVENANTS TO SELLER
THAT BUYER HAS INDEPENDENTLY AND PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE PROPERTY AND THE
PROPERTY INFORMATION AND THAT BUYER HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT BASED UPON
SUCH PERSONAL EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION. BUYER ACCEPTS THE PROPERTY, IN ITS
CONDITION ON THE CLOSE OF ESCROW AS-IS AND WITH ALL ITS FAULTS, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY FAULTS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS
AGREEMENT. NO PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF SELLER IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE, AND BY
EXECUTION HEREOF, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER HAS NOT MADE, DOES NOT MAKE AND SPECIFICALLY
NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, PROMISES, COVENANTS,
AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, OF, AS TO, CONCERNING OR WITH
RESPECT TO:
(A) THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY;
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(B) THE INCOME TO BE DERIVED FROM THE PROPERTY;
(C) THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND
USES WHICH BUYER MAY CONDUCT THEREON;
(D) THE HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, PROFITABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY;
(E) THE MANNER, QUALITY, STATE OF REPAIR OR LACK OF REPAIR OF THE
PROPERTY;
(F) THE NATURE, QUALITY OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY;
(G) THE COMPLIANCE OF OR BY THE PROPERTY OR ITS OPERATION WITH ANY
LAWS, RULES, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY
OR BODY;
(H) THE MANNER OR QUALITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OR MATERIALS, IF ANY,
INCORPORATED INTO THE PROPERTY;
(I) THE COMPLIANCE OF THE PROPERTY WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OR
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT;
(J) THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AT, ON, UNDER, OR
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY;
(K) THE CONTENT, COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF ANY OF THE RECORDS AND
PLANS OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SELLER TO BUYER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PROPERTY;
(L) THE CONFORMITY OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO ANY PLANS OR
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THAT MAY
HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE PROVIDED TO BUYER;
(M) THE CONFORMITY OF THE PROPERTY TO PAST, CURRENT OR FUTURE
APPLICABLE ZONING OR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS;
(N) DEFICIENCY OF ANY UNDER SHORING;
(O) DEFICIENCY OF ANY DRAINAGE;
(P) THE FACT THAT ALL OR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY MAY BE LOCATED ON
OR NEAR AN EARTHQUAKE FAULT LINE;
(Q) THE EXISTENCE OF VESTED LAND USE, ZONING OR BUILDING
ENTITLEMENTS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY;
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(R) WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER MATTER CONCERNING THE PROPERTY
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE TENANT LEASES, THE EQUIPMENT LEASES, ANY
FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, THE LICENSES AND PERMITS, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, THE
SERVICE CONTRACTS, THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, ANY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND THE
LIQUOR LICENSE) EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN;
(S) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
(T) ANY OF THE SPECIFIC DISCLOSURE MATTERS; OR
(U) WITHOUT LIMITING THE OTHER DISCLAIMERS SET FORTH HEREIN BUT
SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT, THE ASSIGNMENTS AND CONVEYANCES OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND THE
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ARE WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, (1)
WARRANTIES AS TO THE VALIDITY, ENFORCEABILITY OR ASSIGNABILITY OF THE MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT, (2) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR
PURPOSE, (3) WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP
OR CAPACITY OF THE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, (4) REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
THAT THE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS, STATUTES,
ORDINANCES RULES, REGULATIONS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CONTRACTS PERTAINING THERETO,
(5) WARRANTIES AGAINST PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, AND (F)
WARRANTIES AS TO THE VALIDITY, ENFORCEABILITY, OR COLLECTIBILITY OF ANY ITEM.
6.6 Limitation on Representations and Warranties of Seller. In no event
shall Buyer be entitled to seek recovery against Seller for an alleged breach of
any representation or warranty by Seller if the information, transaction, or
occurrence alleged to give rise to such breach was disclosed to, made available
to or discovered by Buyer, whether in the course of its review of the Records
and Plans or otherwise, prior to the Close of Escrow (the sole adjustment with
respect to same being as set forth in Section 6.7 below). Without limiting the
foregoing, each of the representations and warranties by Seller set forth herein
shall be deemed to be qualified in their entirety by the Specific Disclosure
Matters in addition to any other qualifications of such representations and
warranties.
6.7 Right to Supplement Disclosures. At any time prior to the Closing,
Seller may add additional disclosures to the Specific Disclosure Matters and the
Schedules referenced in this Section 6, and may make appropriate revisions
thereto, provided, however, that any such revisions do not in the aggregate
disclose any matter or matters which would reasonably be expected to have an
impact upon the value of the Property in excess of the amount of the Deposit;
and provided, further, that the receipt of any notice of termination under the
Management Agreement shall not be deemed to create any diminution in value to
the Property.
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In the event that Buyer or Seller discovers any matter or matters which would be
expected to exceed the Threshold Amount, then, in such event, the provisions of
Section 7.1.1 shall apply.
6.8 Basket. In no event will Seller be liable to Buyer for any breach of a
representation or warranty hereunder unless and to the extent the Loss actually
and directly incurred by Buyer as results of such breach together with the Loss
actually and directly incurred by Buyer as results of any other breach(s) in the
aggregate exceed the Threshold Amount, provided, that in no event shall Seller
have any liability to Buyer for any consequential damages arising from a breach
by Seller of any representation or warranty unless such breach results from the
intentional concealment by Seller.
6.9 Survival. The Trust, the Corporation and Seller each hereby covenants
and agrees with the other that the representations and warranties of the Trust,
the Corporation and Seller (as the case may be) set forth in Sections 6.1.1
through 6.1.3, inclusive, Section 6.2.1 through Section 6.2.3, inclusive and
Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 shall survive the Close of Escrow without
limitation as to duration. The remaining warranties and representations set
forth in Section 6 shall survive the Close of Escrow until the date which is one
(1) year following the Closing Date, at which time such representations and
warranties shall expire unless prior to such time Buyer or Seller, as the case
may be, have duly commenced an action in a court of competent jurisdiction,
alleging a breach of such representation or warranty. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, in no event shall either Buyer or Seller have any right
to make a claim after the Closing with respect to any representation or
warranty, the breach of which such party shall have discovered prior to the
Closing, unless such party shall have notified the other party of such breach
prior to the Close of Escrow. Nothing contained in this Section 6.9 shall limit
the right of Seller to any remedy otherwise available under Federal or other
applicable securities law.
6.10 Soil Disclosure. In accordance with D.C. Code ss.45-508(b), Seller
advises Buyer that the characteristics of the soil on the Property is Urban
Land. For further information, Buyer can contact a soil testing laboratory, the
D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or the Soil Conservation
Service (U.S.D.A.). The foregoing is given pursuant to District of Columbia
statutory requirements and does not constitute a representation or warranty by
Seller as to soil characteristics or conditions.
SECTION 7
TITLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY:
EXTENSION OF THE CLOSING
7.1 Buyer's Review of Title. Seller has caused to be delivered to Buyer
and Buyer's Counsel a current preliminary title commitment for title insurance
issued by the Title Company showing the condition of title to the Real Property
(the "Preliminary Title Report") together with a copy of all documents
evidencing or creating the exceptions to title referenced therein.
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7.1.1 Failure to Satisfy Certain Closing Conditions; Monetary Liens.
On or prior to the Close of Escrow, Seller shall be obligated (i) to cause to be
insured over or removed of record all Monetary Liens affecting the Property as
of the date hereof; and (ii) to remove or to bond over any Monetary Lien arising
after the issuance of the Preliminary Title Report which (a) was created by or
with the consent of Seller, or (b) is in an amount less than the Deposit. In the
event that any Monetary Lien not reflected on the Preliminary Title Report
exceeds the Deposit and was not created by or with the consent of Seller or any
other title defect or other matters arise which requires Seller to supplement
its disclosure pursuant to Section 6.7 and which in the aggregate may create a
diminution in value to the Property in excess of the Deposit, (i) the Deposit
shall be refunded by Escrow Holder to Buyer on February 28, 1998 if the Closing
does not occur by such date in accordance with the provisions hereof; (ii) the
Scheduled Closing Date shall be extended and Seller shall use all reasonable
efforts, to remove or bond over or otherwise cause the Title Company to omit
such Monetary Lien as an exception from coverage under the Title Policy and/or
remove or cure as applicable such other defect or condition as applicable; and
(iii) Buyer shall be permitted to record the Memorandum of Contract in the real
property records of the state and county in which the Real Property is located.
In the event that the Scheduled Closing Date is so extended and Seller is able
to remove or cure such Monetary Lien, remove or cure as applicable the title
defect or other condition, the Close of Escrow shall occur as soon as
practicable following such removal or cure with time being of the essence as to
the performance of both Buyer's and Seller's obligations hereunder. THE PARTIES
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AN ADEQUATE REMEDY TO SELLER IF
BUYER SHALL DEFAULT IN ITS OBLIGATION TO CLOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS SECTION 7.1.1 AND CONSEQUENTLY THAT BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS
SECTION 7.1.1 SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE TRUST. IN
CONSIDERATION FOR THE REFUND TO BUYER OF THE DEPOSIT PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS
SECTION 7.1.1, THE RIGHT OF BUYER TO RECORD THE MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT PURSUANT
TO THIS SECTION 7.1.1, SELLER'S AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 17.20 (UNDER WHICH
AGREEMENT THE VALUE OF THE HOTEL MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PERFORMANCE BY THE
MANAGER OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES THEREUNDER) AND TO ENCUMBER THE PROPERTY WITH
THIS AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7.1.1 AND IN LIGHT OF THE RISKS WHICH SELLER WILL BE
ASSUMING AS A RESULT IN RELATION TO THE VALUE OF THE EQUITY PURCHASE PRICE TO BE
DELIVERED IF AND WHEN THE CLOSING OCCURS HEREUNDER, THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7.1.1 ARE SPECIFICALLY ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE
TRUST AS AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE. In the event that
a Monetary Lien cannot be removed or cured or a title defect or other condition
cannot be removed or cured as required hereunder to close within five (5) years
of the date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall terminate and the parties
hereto shall have no further obligations.
7.1.2 [Intentionally Omitted]
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7.2 Title Insurance Policy. Buyer's title to the Real Property shall be
insured at Closing by an ALTA extended coverage owner's policy or policies of
title insurance in the amount of the Purchase Price (the "Title Policy") issued
by the Title Company, insuring title to the Real Property vested in Buyer,
subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances, together with such customary
endorsements or affirmative insurance as may be reasonably requested by Buyer
and purchased at Buyer's sole cost and expense.
7.3 Title to Real Property. At the Close of Escrow, title to the Real
Property will be conveyed to Buyer by Seller pursuant to the Deed, subject only
to the matters of title respecting the Property shown on Schedule 7.3 annexed
hereto and, if the Closing is delayed pursuant to Section 7.1.1, any additional
easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions or other matters entered into
with the prior written consent of Buyer which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, delayed or conditioned (collectively, the "Permitted Encumbrances");
Buyer agrees to rely exclusively on the Title Policy for protection against any
title defects except as set forth in Section 7.1.2. Buyer shall have no claim
following the Closing against Seller on account of the Permitted Encumbrances.
Buyer's agreement under this Section 7.1 shall survive the execution, delivery,
and recordation of the Deed.
SECTION 8
INTERIM ACTIVITIES
During the period from the Execution Date through the Close of Escrow,
Seller shall (subject to the provisions of the Interim Management Agreement if
entered into in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement) cause the
Property to be continued to be operated in ordinary course as a hotel consistent
with current operating practices during the period since Manager has been
manager of the Hotel. Buyer shall have the right to enter onto and inspect the
Property, from and after the date hereof, through the Closing Date to inspect
the Property and otherwise perform its due diligence provided such inspections
are performed upon prior notice to Seller and so as not to interfere with the
operation of the Property or to disclose the pendency of the transaction
contemplated hereby. All fees and expenses of any kind relating to the
inspection of the Property by Buyer will be paid for by Buyer. Buyer agrees to
keep the Property free from any liens arising out of or in connection with
Buyer's or its agents entry or the Property. Buyer shall at its sole cost and
expense, clean up and repair the Property as reasonably necessary after Buyer's
or its agents entry thereon. Buyer shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend
Seller from all Losses relating to any action by Buyer, its Affiliates and/or
agents at or on the Property prior to Closing. Any of Buyer's agents shall be
bound by the provisions of Section 17.19.
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SECTION 9
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
9.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. The Close of Escrow and
the obligation of Buyer to purchase the Property is subject to the satisfaction,
not later than the Scheduled Closing Date, (subject to extensions as provided in
Section 7.1) of the following conditions:
9.1.1 Seller's Deliveries. Seller shall have delivered the items
described in Section 4.2 and shall be prepared to deliver the items described in
Section 4.4;
9.1.2 Title Policy. The Title Company shall be unconditionally
prepared (subject only to payment of all necessary title insurance premiums and
other charges) to issue to Buyer the Title Policy insuring Buyer's title to the
Real Property subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances;
9.1.3 Performance Under Related Agreements. All conditions precedent
to the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Purchase and
Sale Agreements with Joint Escrow Instructions (the "Related Agreement"), dated
as of the date hereof, by and between N.Y. Overnight Partners, L.P. and Buyer,
shall have been satisfied or waived and the Seller and Escrow Holder thereunder
shall be ready, willing and able to perform thereunder, and there shall be no
default of Seller under such agreement.
9.1.4 [Intentionally Omitted]
9.1.5 Seller Performance. Seller shall have performed in all
material respects all of the obligations of Seller under this Agreement, to the
extent required to be performed at or prior to the Close of Escrow.
9.1.6 Representations and Warranties of Seller. The Seller's
representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.3 shall be true, correct
and complete, as of the Close of Escrow subject to modification thereof to the
extent permitted under Section 6.7 and subject further to the applicable
provisions of Section 7.1.1.
The conditions set forth in this Section 9.1 are solely for the benefit of
Buyer and may be waived only by Buyer. Buyer shall at all times have the right
to waive any such condition. Any such waiver or waivers shall be in writing and
shall be delivered to Seller and Escrow Holder.
9.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. The Close of Escrow and
Seller's obligation with respect to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are subject to the satisfaction, not later than the Scheduled Closing
Date, of the following conditions:
9.2.1 Funds and Documents. Buyer shall have delivered to Escrow
Holder, prior to the Closing Date, for disbursement as directed by Seller, the
Paired Shares and all cash
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or other immediately available funds due from Buyer in accordance with Section 4
of this Agreement and the documents described in Section 4.3;
9.2.2 Representations and Warranties of Buyer. The Trust's
representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.1 and the Corporation's
representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.2 shall be true, correct
and complete, as of the Close of Escrow;
9.2.3 No Material Changes. There shall have been no casualty or
condemnation for which Buyer has elected to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
Section 12 or Section 13 of this Agreement;
9.2.4 [Intentionally Omitted]
9.2.5 Performance Under Related Agreements. All conditions precedent
to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Related Agreement shall
have been satisfied or waived and the Buyer and Escrow Holder thereunder shall
be ready, willing and able to perform thereunder and there shall be no default
of Buyer under such agreement.
The conditions set forth in this Section 9.2 are solely for the benefit of
Seller and may be waived only by Seller. Seller shall at all times have the
right to waive any such condition. Any such waiver or waivers shall be in
writing and shall be delivered to Buyer and Escrow Holder.
9.3 Failure of Condition. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
if the Escrow fails to close on the Outside Closing Date for any reason
whatsoever, including, without limitation, a failure of a condition precedent
set forth in this Section 9, either Buyer or Seller, if not then in default
under this Agreement, may terminate the Escrow and this Agreement upon notice to
the other; and, thereupon:
9.3.1 This Agreement and the Escrow shall terminate;
9.3.2 The costs of the Escrow through the Scheduled Closing Date
shall be governed by Section 4.8;
9.3.3 All monies paid into the Escrow and all documents deposited in
the Escrow shall be returned to the party paying or depositing the same together
with interest earned thereon; and
9.3.4 Each party shall be released from all obligations under this
Agreement except for the obligations that are expressly stated to survive the
termination of this Agreement.
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SECTION 10
BROKER
Buyer and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that it has not
dealt with any broker, finder or other middleman in connection with this
Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby and that no broker, finder,
middleman or other person has claimed, or has the right to claim a commission,
finder's fee or other brokerage fee in connection with this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby. Each party shall indemnify, protect, defend
and hold the other party harmless from and against any costs, claims or expenses
(including actual attorneys' fees and expenses), arising out of the breach by
the indemnifying party of any of its representations, warranties or agreements
contained in this Section 10. The representations and obligations under this
Section 10 shall survive the Close of Escrow, or, if the Close of Escrow does
not occur, the termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 11
REMEDIES FOR SELLER'S DEFAULT
11.1 Buyer's Remedies in General. If Buyer shall discover prior to the
Close of Escrow any default in any of Seller's obligations under this Agreement
(a "Seller Default"), Buyer shall notify Seller thereof, and Seller shall have a
reasonable period of time (not in excess of thirty (30) days) unless extended by
Buyer in its sole discretion in which to cure such default, in which case the
Scheduled Closing Date shall be extended during the continuation of such cure
period. If there shall be any Seller Default discovered by Buyer prior to the
Close of Escrow and not cured by the Scheduled Closing Date, then Buyer's sole
right and remedy other than with respect to a breach of a representation and
warranty which shall be subject to the provisions of Section 6.7, shall be to
compel specific performance of this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer
shall only be entitled to compel specific performance of this Agreement if, as
of the time of Seller's default, Buyer shall (a) not be in default hereunder,
(b) shall be ready, willing and able to perform its obligations hereunder, and
(c) shall have waived all contingencies to closing other than those relating to
Seller's default.
11.2 MATERIAL INDUCEMENT. BUYER SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE
LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES AND SURVIVAL AND OTHER REMEDIES WHICH BUYER MAY RECOVER
FROM AND ENFORCE AGAINST SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE A SPECIFIC AND MATERIAL
INDUCEMENT TO SELLER TO ENTER INTO THIS TRANSACTION.
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SECTION 12
DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY
12.1 Insured Casualty.
12.1.1 If, prior to the Close of Escrow, the Property is damaged or
destroyed, whether by fire or other insured casualty, Seller shall promptly
notify Buyer of such damage or destruction and of the good-faith estimate of a
reputable licensed contractor selected by Seller and reasonably approved by
Buyer of the cost to repair the damage and Seller's good-faith belief that such
casualty is insured (the "Insured Casualty Notice"). If the Insured Casualty
Notice indicates that such casualty is a Material Casualty, Buyer may elect to
be released from its obligations hereunder (including its obligation to purchase
the Property) by delivering to Seller written notice of Buyer's intent to do so
within ten (10) days after the date Buyer receives the Insured Casualty Notice.
In such event, the Deposit together with all interest accrued thereon shall be
promptly returned to Buyer.
12.1.2 If the casualty is insured, and (i) it is not a Material
Casualty, or (ii) it is a Material Casualty, but Buyer elects not to terminate
this Agreement in accordance with this Section 12.1, then the Escrow and this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, the Closing shall occur on or
before the Outside Closing Date, and Seller shall assign to Buyer, as a
condition precedent to the Close of Escrow, all of Seller's right, title and
interest in and to any of the casualty insurance proceeds or claims therefor
with respect to such damage or destruction, together with any and all rental
loss or business interruption insurance of Seller, if any, payable with respect
to the Property for any period after the Proration Time and any and all claims
against other persons for such damage or destruction. Additionally, if the
Escrow and this Agreement remain in full force and effect, Seller shall pay to
Buyer, by way of a reduction in the Cash Portion of the Closing Payment, an
amount equal to the deductible under the casualty insurance. Within twelve (12)
months following the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall upon thirty (30) days written
notice by Seller, present reasonably satisfactory evidence to Seller that Buyer
applied the proceeds of such insurance to the Property. If Buyer fails to
present such evidence or such evidence is not reasonably satisfactory to Seller,
Buyer shall promptly, but in any event within thirty (30) days of demand
therefor from Seller, pay to Seller the proceeds of the casualty insurance
assigned by Seller to Buyer as provided herein, together with an amount equal to
the deductible under such insurance for which Buyer received a credit to the
Purchase Price.
12.2 Uninsured Casualty.
12.2.1 If, prior to the Close of Escrow, all or any portion of the
property is damaged or destroyed by an uninsured casualty (including, without
limitation, a casualty as to which coverage has been disclaimed by Seller's
insurers), Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such damage or destruction and
of the Seller's reasonable estimate of the cost to Seller to repair the same of
a reputable licensed contractor selected by Seller and reasonably approved by
Buyer (the "Uninsured Estimate to Repair") and Seller's reasonable belief that
such casualty is uninsured (the "Uninsured Casualty Notice").
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12.2.2 If such Uninsured Estimate to Repair indicates the occurrence
of a Material Casualty, either Seller or Buyer may elect to terminate this
Agreement by giving to the other party written notice of its intent to do so
within ten (10) days after the Seller delivers the Uninsured Casualty Notice to
Buyer. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section 12.2.2, the
Deposit together with interest accrued thereon shall be promptly returned to
Buyer.
12.2.3 If the casualty is uninsured, and (i) it is not a Material
Casualty, or (ii) it is a Material Casualty and Buyer and Seller have not
elected to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 12.2.2, then the
Escrow and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, the Closing
shall occur on or before the Outside Closing Date, and Buyer shall be entitled
to a reduction in the Purchase Price in an amount equal to the Uninsured
Estimate to Repair.
12.2.4 If and to the extent that the Purchase Price is adjusted
pursuant to this Section 12.2 as a result of a disclaimer of coverage by
Seller's insurers, Buyer shall not be entitled to insurance proceeds due under
Seller's policies, or to be assigned any claim under or with respect to Seller's
policies, and Seller shall retain all rights thereunder or with respect thereto
and to proceeds therefrom, it being the intent of this Section 12 that there be
no double recovery by, or double compensation of, Buyer for the casualty.
SECTION 13
CONDEMNATION
If, prior to the Close of Escrow, a Material Taking has occurred or is
pending, Seller shall immediately notify Buyer of such fact. In such event,
Buyer may elect upon written notice to Seller given not later than fifteen (15)
days after receipt of Seller's notice to terminate this Agreement. If Buyer does
not exercise option which Buyer may have pursuant to this Section 13 to
terminate this Agreement, or if any such taking is not a Material Taking, then
neither party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, but Seller shall
assign and turn over, and Buyer shall be entitled to receive and keep, all
awards for the taking of any of the Real Property by eminent domain which accrue
to Seller (other than those relating to loss of use prior to the Closing), and
the parties shall proceed to the Close of Escrow pursuant to the terms hereof,
without modification of the terms of this Agreement and without any reduction in
the Purchase Price.
SECTION 14
EMPLOYEES
14.1 Hiring of Hotel Employees; WARN Act Compliance. Buyer agrees to make
an offer of employment to all existing Hotel Employees as of the Close of
Escrow, on terms and conditions generally comparable to their existing terms and
conditions of employment (to the
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extent such terms and conditions have been disclosed by Seller and/or its agents
to Buyer) and to make all reasonable efforts to retain such employees for a
reasonable period of time. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer shall offer to
maintain without loss of employment (as defined in the WARN Act) the employment
at the Property (other than upon good cause for termination) of such number of
Hotel Employees and on such terms and conditions as shall not result in, and
only to the extent necessary to prevent, a plant closing or mass layoff as
defined in the WARN Act. Buyer (i) shall also cause each of the health and
medical benefit plans maintained for Hotel Employees to waive any preexisting
condition in connection with employment at the Property that was not excluded
under the applicable program as of the Closing Date, (ii) shall also cause each
of such benefit plans to take into account any deductibles or coinsurance
amounts incurred by each Hotel Employee for the year in which the Closing Date
occurs and (iii) shall also cause each of the health and medical benefit plans
to deem each Hotel Employee to be eligible for participation in such plan as of
the Close of Escrow. In the event that Buyer fails to comply with any of the
foregoing covenants, Buyer agrees that Buyer shall be solely responsible for the
payment of any and all costs, charges, penalties, compensation, severance pay,
benefits and liabilities, arising under the WARN Act, and any other applicable
law, rule or regulation on account thereof, and Buyer agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold Seller and the Employer Corporation and their directors,
officers, agents, affiliates, principals, partners, shareholders representatives
and controlling persons harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of
action, judgments, damages, penalties and liabilities asserted under the WARN
Act or any other applicable law, rule or regulation, whether against Buyer or
Seller, the Employer Corporation or any other such indemnified party and whether
based on employment of any of the Hotel Employees prior to or following the
Closing, arising from Buyer's failure to comply with the foregoing covenants
(collectively, "Termination Charges"). Following the Closing, if Buyer desires
to terminate the employment of any Hotel Employees other than for cause, Buyer
shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable provisions of the
WARN Act and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations with respect to
such termination, including without limitation, the payment of all costs and
termination payments owing under the WARN Act and all other applicable laws,
rules and regulations to any of such employees. Buyer shall assume all
obligations under the Employment Agreement for the Director of Finance
attributable to the period from and after the Closing Date (it being agreed that
the Director of Finance may resign thereunder at any time without penalty).
14.2 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Without limiting the provisions of
Section 14.1, immediately upon the Close of Escrow, without the necessity of
further action by Buyer, Buyer shall assume each collective bargaining agreement
or other labor union contracts identified on Schedule 14.2 (the "Collective
Bargaining Agreements"). Buyer further agrees to indemnify Seller and the
Employer Corporation and their directors, officers, employees, agents,
affiliates, principals, partners, shareholders, representatives and controlling
persons for any and all liability to the bargaining agents or Hotel Employees,
resulting from the failure of Buyer to comply with the terms and conditions of
any of the Collective Bargaining Agreements with respect to periods beginning
after the Close of Escrow.
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14.3 Continuation of Benefits.
14.3.1 (i) Except as provided in Section 14.3.2 , on and after the
Closing Date, Seller (or any insurer at Seller's cost) shall continue to process
and pay (or cause applicable insurers and third party administrators, including
ITT Sheraton, to process and pay) in an expeditious manner and with respect to
all covered Hotel Employees (and, to the extent applicable, their covered
spouses, dependents and beneficiaries) all claims under the Employment
Agreements that provide health and medical, or other welfare, benefits submitted
for covered expenses with respect to occurrences commencing on or prior to the
Closing Date, including, but not limited to: (A) covered hospital benefits for
any confinements; (B) covered life and survivor income benefits, if any, for
deaths which occur on or prior to the Closing Date; (C) workers' compensation
benefits for disabilities resulting from a work-related accident which occurred
on or prior to the Closing Date; (D) all covered benefits that are being, or
that may be, paid to, or with respect to, any of such individuals who are on
short or long term disability, or medical, personal or other leaves of absence
as of the Closing Date; (E) covered benefits under any "spending account," or
similar arrangement, under any "cafeteria plan" (as defined under Section 125 of
the Internal Code) with respect to salary reduction elections made prior to the
Closing Date; and (F) covered benefits under all other such Employment
Agreements which accrue on or before the Closing Date; but, only in each
instance, to the extent that Buyer shall not have received a credit against the
Purchase Price on account of such item.
(ii) [Intentionally Omitted]
14.3.2 Buyer (or any plan maintained by Buyer) will provide
continued health and medical coverage as required under Section 4980B of the
Code, Part 6 of Title I of ERISA or any other applicable federal, state or local
law or ordinance to all current and former Hotel Employees (and their spouses,
dependents and beneficiaries) with respect to whom a "qualifying event" (as such
term is defined under Sections 4980B(f)(3) of the Code or 603 of ERISA) or other
triggering event described under the applicable federal, state or local laws or
ordinances occurred on or before the Closing Date.
14.3.3 Buyer shall maintain supplies of claims forms necessary for
Hotel Employees to make claims under Employment Agreements that provide health,
medical or other welfare benefits with respect to occurrences commencing on or
prior to the Closing Date, and shall furnish such forms to the Hotel Employees
when needed and otherwise assist the Hotel Employees in presenting such claims.
14.4 Buyer and Seller intend by this Agreement to comply with Section 4204
of ERISA, so as to prevent Seller from incurring at the Closing Date a complete
or partial withdrawal in respect of any employee benefit plans, if any, in which
the Hotel Employees currently participate that are "multiemployer plans," as
defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA (and which have been disclosed to Buyer
on the Schedule of Employment Agreements), determined as if Buyer is the "buyer"
referred to in such Section 4204. Accordingly, with respect to such
multiemployer plans, Buyer agrees as follows:
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(A) For the first plan year of each such multiemployer plan
commencing after the Close of Escrow, and for each of the succeeding four plan
years for each such plan, Buyer shall assume the obligation to contribute to
each such plan with respect to operations conducted with business assets
acquired from Seller for substantially the same number of contribution base
units (as defined in Section 4001(a)(11) of ERISA) for which Seller had an
obligation to contribute to such plan.
(B) Prior to each such multiemployer plan's first plan year
beginning after the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall apply to such plan for a
variance from the requirement of Section 4204(a)(1)(b) of ERISA, that a bond be
obtained or an amount be held in escrow as provided in said Section. In the
event any such plan determines that the request does not qualify for a variance
on it, Buyer shall obtain any required bond or establish any required escrow
within thirty (30) days after the date on which it receives notice of the plan's
decision, and shall maintain such bond or escrow until the earliest of: (i) the
date a variance is obtained from the plan; (ii) the date a variance or exemption
is obtained from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; or (iii) the last day
of the fifth (5th) plan year commencing after the Close of Escrow; which bond or
escrow shall be paid to such plan if Buyer withdraws therefrom or fails to make
a contribution to such plan when due, at any time during the first (1st) five
(5) plan years of such plan beginning after the Closing Date. In order to comply
with subsection (a)(1)(C) of such Section 4204, if Buyer withdraws in a complete
withdrawal or a partial withdrawal from any multiemployer plan with respect to
which Buyer has assumed an obligation to contribute pursuant to this Agreement
and such withdrawal or partial withdrawal occurs during the five (5) plan years
commencing with the first (1st) plan year beginning after the date of the Close
of Escrow, Seller shall be secondarily liable for any withdrawal liability it
would have had to such multiemployer plan on the date of the Close of Escrow
under Title IV of ERISA. Buyer agrees to provide Seller with reasonable advance
notice of its anticipated failure to pay any withdrawal liability and to furnish
Seller promptly with a copy of any notice of withdrawal liability it may receive
with respect to such plans.
14.5 Indemnification. Buyer and Seller (as applicable, the "Indemnitor")
agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold the other and, the Employer
Corporation in the case of Seller, and their directors, officers, agents,
affiliates, principals, partners, shareholders, representatives and controlling
persons (as applicable, the "Indemnitee") harmless from and against any and all
claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses, (including attorneys' fees
and costs) paid, suffered or incurred by the Indemnitee, arising out of or
related to Indemnitor's failure to comply with any of the covenants,
obligations, or duties contained in Section 14.
14.6 Survival. The provisions of this Section 14 shall survive the Close
of Escrow.
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SECTION 15
COOPERATION
15.1 Seller has advised Buyer that it may be necessary after the Close of
Escrow for Seller (or its representatives) to audit the Records and Plans with
respect to the period prior to the Closing Date. In addition, Seller may require
access to the such Books and Records in connection with any litigation by or
against Seller and its Affiliates with respect to the Property, any tax audit,
examination or challenge or similar proceeding, or any calculation of sums
payable under Section 5. Accordingly, Buyer hereby: (i) agrees to retain the
Records and Plans with respect to the period prior to the Closing Date at the
Property for a period of seven (7) years after the Close of Escrow or such
additional period as may reasonably be requested by Seller; (ii) grants Seller,
its Affiliates and their respective representatives access to the such Records
and Plans and the Property after the Close of Escrow, at reasonable times and
upon reasonable prior notice, for such purposes; (iii) subject to the rights of
guests in guest rooms, tenants under tenant leases, grants Seller, its
Affiliates, and their respective representatives access to the Property after
the Close of Escrow for the purpose of conducting such inspections and/or
testing (including destructive testing) of the Property as may be necessary or
advisable in connection with any litigation and other proceedings to which
Seller is a party (provided that Seller shall give Buyer prior notice of the
scope of such inspections and testing) which shall be scheduled for such periods
as shall be reasonably agreeable to the parties;
15.1.1 All inspections fees, appraisal fees, engineering fees and
other expenses of any kind relating to the inspection of the Property by Seller
or Seller's Affiliate will paid for by Seller and/or Seller's Affiliate.
15.1.2 Prior to Seller or Seller's Affiliate's entry on the Property
for the purpose of conducting inspections and/or tests, Seller or Seller's
Affiliate shall provide Buyer with certificates of insurance from Seller's
agents from an insurance carrier and for such risks and policy limits as Seller
shall reasonably approve.
15.1.3 Seller agrees to keep the Property free from any liens
arising out of or in connection with such testing and inspection.
15.1.4 Seller, shall, at its sole cost and expense, clean up and
repair the Property as reasonably necessary, after Seller's or Seller's agents,
entry thereon.
15.1.5 Seller shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend Buyer for
all losses relating to any action by Seller, its Affiliates and/or agents at or
on the Property after the Closing; [and]
15.1.6 Buyer agrees to cooperate with Seller, its Affiliates and
their respective representatives in connection with any such litigation or
proceedings with respect to the Property, any such tax audit, examination or
challenge or similar proceeding, or any such calculation of sums payable under
Section 5, said cooperation to be at no material cost or expense to Buyer; and
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15.2 Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in connection with the assignment
of all transferable Licenses and Permits to Buyer and the application for and
procurement of replacements of any non-transferable Licenses and Permits.
SECTION 16
NOTICES
16.1 Addresses. Whenever any notice, demand or request is required or
permitted hereunder, such notice, demand or request shall be made in writing and
shall be (a) sent via a nationally recognized overnight courier service fully
prepaid, (b) deposited in the United States by mail, registered or certified,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (c) sent via telefacsimile,
provided that the original of such notice, demand or request shall also be sent
via one of the methods described in (a) and (b) above, in each case to the
addressees (and individuals) set forth below:
As to Seller:
D.C. Overnight Partners, L.P.
c/o Al Anwa USA International
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: General Counsel
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to Seller's Additional Addressees:
Xxxxxx Eng, Esq.
00000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
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As to Buyer:
Starwood Lodging Corporation
Starwood Lodging Trust
0000 X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
With a copy to Buyer's Additional Addressee:
Xxxxxxxxx Traurig Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx & Xxxxxxx
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
As to Escrow Holder:
Chicago Title Insurance Company
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Telefacsimile: (000) 000-0000
16.2 Receipt of Notices. Any notice, demand or request that shall be
delivered to Buyer and its Additional Addressee in the manner aforesaid shall be
deemed sufficiently given to and received by Buyer for all purposes hereunder,
and any notice, demand or request that shall be delivered to Seller and its
Additional Addresses in the manner aforesaid shall be deemed sufficiently given
to and received by Seller for all purposes hereunder (i) the next business day
following the day such notice, demand or request is delivered by a nationally
recognized overnight courier service fully prepaid, to such party and its
Additional Addressee, (ii) if sent via registered or certified mail, at the time
of receipt by such party and its Additional Addressee, or (iii) if sent via
telefacsimile, as of the date and time stated upon confirmation reports
generated by the sending party's telefacsimile machine confirming the delivery
of such notice, demand or request to such party and its Additional Addressee.
16.3 Refusal of Delivery. The inability to deliver any notice, demand or
request because the individual to whom it is properly addressed in accordance
with this Section 16 refused delivery thereof or no longer can be located at
that address shall constitute delivery thereof to such individual.
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16.4 Change of Address. Each party shall have the right from time to time
to designate by written notice to the other parties hereto such other person or
persons and such other place or places as said party may desire written notices
to be delivered or sent in accordance herewith.
SECTION 17
GENERAL PROVISIONS
17.1 Amendment. Except as provided in Section 4.1, no provision of this
Agreement or of any documents or instrument entered into, given or made pursuant
to this Agreement may be amended, changed, waived, discharged or terminated
except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement
of the amendment, change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought.
17.2 Time of Essence. All times provided for in this Agreement for the
performance of any act will be strictly construed, time being of the essence.
17.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and other documents delivered at
Closing, set forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties in
respect of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and supersede all
prior agreements, arrangements and understandings relating to the subject matter
hereof and thereof. No representation, promise, inducement or statement of
intention has been made by Seller or Buyer which is not embodied in this
Agreement, or in the attached Exhibits or the written certificates, schedules or
instruments of assignment or conveyance delivered pursuant to this Agreement,
and neither Buyer nor Seller shall be bound by or liable for any alleged
representations, promise, inducement or statement of intention not therein so
set forth.
17.4 No Waiver. No failure of any party to exercise any power given such
party hereunder or to insist upon strict compliance by the other party with its
obligations hereunder shall constitute a waiver of any party's right to demand
strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
17.5 Counterparts. This Agreement, any document or instrument entered
into, given or made pursuant to this Agreement or authorized hereby, and any
amendment or supplement thereto may be executed in two or more counterparts,
and, when so executed, will have the same force and effect as though all
signatures appeared on a single document. Any signature page of this Agreement
or of such an amendment, supplement, document or instrument may be detached from
any counterpart without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon,
and may be attached to another counterpart identical in form thereto but having
attached to it one or more additional signature pages.
17.6 Costs and Attorneys' Fees. If any legal action or any arbitration or
other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or any
document or instrument entered into, given or made pursuant to this Agreement or
authorized hereby or thereby
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(including, without limitation, the enforcement of any obligation to indemnify,
defend or hold harmless provided for herein or therein), or because of an
alleged dispute, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the
provisions of this Agreement or of such document or instrument, or if Escrow
Holder commences any action with respect to the Escrow(s), the successful or
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover actual attorneys' fees, charges
and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other
relief to which it may be entitled.
17.7 Payments; Interests. Except as otherwise provided herein, payment of
all amounts required by the terms of this Agreement shall be made in the United
States and in immediately available funds of the United States of America which,
at the time of payment, is accepted for the payment of all public and private
obligations and debts. Unless the parties otherwise agree, payments shall be
made through the Escrow Holder. If any payment due under this Agreement is not
paid when due, it shall thereafter bear interest at a variable rate equal to the
rate announced from time to time by Citibank, N.A. as its prime or reference
rate, plus five percent (5%) per annum, but in no event more than the maximum
rate, if any, allowed by law to be charged by the party receiving the interest
on such type of indebtedness.
17.8 Transfer By Buyer. Buyer shall not have the right to assign this
Agreement, but shall be permitted to designate an Affiliate or Affiliates to
take title to the Property. In the event that Buyer elects to so designate any
Affiliate or Affiliates to take title to the Property hereunder, (i) Buyer shall
upon close of Escrow be released of all obligations hereunder other than
pursuant to Section 6, Section 7.1, Section 10, Section 17.18, Section 17.19 and
Section 17.20 or arising prior to the Close of Escrow, (ii) such Affiliate or
Affiliates shall assume all of Buyer's obligations hereunder; and (iii) such
Affiliate of Affiliates shall represent and warrant to Seller that such entities
are duly organized and validly existing and otherwise as to the matters covered
in Section 6.1.1 and Section 6.1.2 as applicable.
17.9 Parties in Interest. Subject to Section 17.8, the rights and
obligations of the parties hereto shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs
and the legal representatives of their respective estates. Nothing in this
Agreement is intended to confer any right or remedy under this Agreement on any
person other than the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors
and permitted assigns, or to relieve or discharge the obligation or liability of
any person to any party to this Agreement or to give any person any right of
subrogation or action over or against any party to this Agreement.
17.10 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Real Property
is located without giving effect to the conflict-of-law rules and principles of
that state.
17.11 Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. The Recitals and Exhibits
attached to this Agreement are incorporated into and made a part of this
Agreement.
17.12 Construction of Agreement. The language in all parts of this
Agreement shall be in all cases construed simply according to its fair meaning
and not strictly for or against any of
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the parties hereto. Headings at the beginning of sections of this Agreement are
solely for the convenience of the parties and are not a part of this Agreement.
When required by the context, whenever the singular number is used in this
Agreement, the same shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the
singular, the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders,
and vice versa. As used in this Agreement, the term "Seller" shall include the
respective permitted successors and assigns of Seller, and the term "Buyer"
shall include the permitted successors and assigns of Buyer, if any.
17.13 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is
determined to be illegal, unconscionable or unenforceable, all of the other
terms, provisions and sections hereof will nevertheless remain effective and be
in force to the fullest extent permitted by law.
17.14 Announcements. Seller and Buyer shall consult with each other and
provide each other One (1) Business Day prior notice with regard to all press
releases and other announcements issued at or prior to the Close of Escrow and
during the one year period thereafter concerning the existence of this Agreement
or the sale of the Property and, except as permitted under Section 17.19,
neither Seller nor Buyer shall issue any such press release or other such
publicity prior to the Close of Escrow without the prior written consent of the
other party, which consent may be withheld in such other party's sole and
absolute discretion. Buyer will not issue any public announcement with respect
to Seller (other than to describe the transaction contemplated hereby to the
extent permitted hereunder) without the prior written consent of Seller which
may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. The agreements of the
parties in this Section 17.14 shall survive the Close of Escrow or any
termination of this Agreement.
17.15 Submission of Agreement. The submission of this Agreement to Buyer
or its broker, agent or attorney for review or signature does not constitute an
offer to sell the Property to Buyer or the granting of an option or other rights
with respect to the Property to Buyer. No agreement with respect to the purchase
and sale of the Property shall exist, and this writing shall have no binding
force or effect, until this Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by
Buyer and by Seller and Buyer shall have deposited the Deposit with Escrow
Holder.
17.16 Further Assurances. Buyer and Seller agree to execute such
instructions to the Escrow Holder and such other instruments and take such
further actions either before or after the Close of Escrow as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement provided that no
material additional cost or liability shall be created thereby.
17.17 Cooperation. Buyer and Seller shall cooperate with the other to
carry out the purpose of this Agreement (provided, such cooperation shall not
require either party to expend any sum not otherwise required pursuant to the
other provisions of this Agreement). This Section 17.17 shall survive the Close
of Escrow.
17.18 Moratorium on Re-Sale. Buyer covenants and agrees that it will not
sell the Property to Marriott International, Inc., Host Marriott, the Ritz
Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. or any of their respective affiliates, successors
and assigns, or any other party that Buyer reasonably believes will sell, and/or
operate the Property pursuant to a franchise or operating
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agreement with any of the above-described entities, (collectively, "Excluded
Parties") during the period (the "Transfer Restriction Period") commencing upon
the Close of Escrow and expiring upon the later of (a) five (5) years following
the Close of Escrow and (b) settlement of or the final non-appealable judgment
is issued in connection with the existing litigation between Seller and the Ritz
Carlton Hotel Company, LLC and their respective affiliates and shall cause any
permitted purchaser of the Property during the Transfer Restriction Period to
covenant and agree not to sell the Property to any Excluded Party for the
balance of the Transfer Restriction Period. The provisions of this Section 17.18
shall be specifically enforceable. Buyer hereby waives any requirement for
Seller to post a bond in order to seek or obtain any temporary restraining order
or other injunctive relief pursuant to this Section 17.18. The parties
acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Section 17.18 form a material
part of the consideration to Seller for entering into this Agreement. The
parties agree that these provisions are reasonable in light of Seller's ongoing
litigation with Ritz Carlton Hotel Company and its affiliates.
17.19 Confidentiality. Buyer shall hold as confidential all information
concerning the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, Seller and the
Property disclosed in connection with this transaction and Buyer shall not,
prior to the Close of Escrow, release any such information relating to the
transaction, Seller or the Property to any governmental agencies or third
parties without Seller's prior written consent except as may be required by law
and in such case subject to the provisions of Section 17.14. Seller hereby gives
its consent to Buyer's disclosure of information relating to the transaction
contemplated hereby to Buyer's Counsel and other consultants, in each instance
to the extent reasonably necessary to verify information given to Buyer by
Seller or otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and provided in
each instance, such consultants agree in writing to be bound by the
confidentiality provisions of this Section 17.19. If the Close of Escrow shall
fail to occur for any reason, neither party shall issue any press release,
publicity or other public announcement of the subject matter of this Agreement,
or to make any other disclosure concerning the subject matter of this Agreement
(except as may be required by law and in such case subject to the provisions of
Section 17.14.), without the prior written consent of the other party, which
consent may be withheld in such other party's sole and absolute discretion. The
agreements of the parties in this Section 17.19 shall survive any termination of
this Agreement.
17.20 Interim Management Agreement. Seller shall provide Manager with a
notice of termination of the Management Agreement on January 2, 1998 or as soon
thereafter as Seller shall have obtained any required lender consent thereto.
Seller shall, on or prior to January 2, 1998, seek any required lender consents
and use all reasonable commercial efforts to obtain the same as promptly as
possible. Buyer and Seller shall enter into a management agreement with respect
to the Property in the form attached as Exhibit 17.20 hereto (the "Interim
Management Agreement") which shall be effective (and the Interim Management
Agreement shall be dated as of such effective date) on the earlier of (a) thirty
days from the date of the delivery to Manager of such termination notice, and
(b) the effective date of a written waiver of Manager of the notice of
termination required under the Management Agreement. Buyer shall advance any fee
payable to Manager under the Management Agreement on account of the termination
thereof up to $127,132.00. Buyer shall be deemed to have waived delivery of all
items under Sections
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4.2.1.15, 4.2.1.16, 4.2.1.17 and 4.2.1.19 in the event the Management Agreement
is terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Section 17.20 prior to
the Closing Date.
17.21 Starwood Lodging Trust. The parties hereto understand and agree that
the name "Starwood Lodging Trust" is a designation of the Trust and its trustees
(as trustees but not personally) under the Trust's Declaration of Trust, and all
persons dealing with the Trust shall look solely to the Trust's assets for the
enforcement of any claims against the Trust, and that the Trustees, officers,
agents and security holders of the Trust assume no personal liability for
obligations entered into on behalf of the Trust, and their respective individual
assets shall not be subject to the claims of any person relating to such
obligations.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
"Seller"
D.C. OVERNIGHT PARTNERS, L.P.,
a District of Columbia limited partnership
By: D.C. OVERNIGHT, INC. a District of
Columbia corporation, its sole General
Partner
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Its: President
"Buyer"
STARWOOD LODGING TRUST,
a Maryland real estate investment trust
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Title: Senior Vice President
STARWOOD LODGING CORPORATION,
a Maryland corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
"Escrow Agent"
CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
a Missouri corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Watsu*
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Watsu
Title: Authorized Signatory
*Subject to receiving mutual
instruction in the event Paragraph 3.5
becomes operative.
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