EXHIBIT 10.3
WIRE ONE VOTING AGREEMENT
June 10, 2003
Gores Technology Group
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Gentlemen:
The undersigned understands that Gores Technology Group ("Gores") is
about to enter into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with
Wire One Technologies, Inc. ("Wire One") providing for the sale of certain
assets of Wire One to Gores (the "Asset Sale"). Capitalized terms used herein
which are not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings assigned to
them in the Purchase Agreement.
In order to induce Gores to enter into the Purchase Agreement, and
intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned covenants and agrees that
at the Wire One Stockholders' Meeting contemplated by Section 5.6 of the
Purchase Agreement and any adjournment thereof, the undersigned will, in person
or by proxy, vote or cause to be voted in favor of the Purchase Agreement and
the Asset Sale the shares of Wire One Stock beneficially owned by the
undersigned individually or, to the extent of the undersigned's proportionate
voting interest, jointly with other persons, as well as (to the extent of the
undersigned's proportionate voting interest) any other shares of Wire One Stock
over which the undersigned may hereafter acquire beneficial ownership in such
capacities (collectively, the "Shares"). Subject to the final paragraph of this
Agreement, the undersigned further agrees that he will use his best efforts to
cause any other shares of Wire One Stock over which he has or shares voting
power to be voted in favor of the Purchase Agreement and the Asset Sale.
The undersigned further covenants and agrees that until the earlier of
(i) the consummation of the Asset Sale or (ii) the termination of the Purchase
Agreement in accordance with its terms, the undersigned will not, directly or
indirectly:
(a) vote any of the Shares, or cause or permit any of the Shares to be
voted, in favor of any other asset sale, consolidation, plan of liquidation,
sale of assets, reclassification or other transaction involving Wire One.
(b) sell or otherwise transfer any of the Shares, or cause or permit
any of the Shares to be sold or otherwise transferred (i) pursuant to any tender
offer, exchange offer or similar proposal made by any Person other than Gores or
an affiliate of Gores, (ii) to any Person seeking to obtain control of Wire One
or any substantial portion of the assets of Wire One or to any other Person
(other than Gores or an affiliate of Gores) under circumstances where such sale
or transfer may reasonably be expected to assist a person seeking to obtain such
control or (iii) for the purpose of avoiding the obligations of the undersigned
under this Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement relates solely to the
capacity of the undersigned as a stockholder or other beneficial owner of the
shares, is not in any way intended to affect the exercise by the undersigned's
responsibilities as a director or officer of Wire One in any way which results
in or has the effect of abrogating or violating the undersigned's duties as a
director or officer of Wire One under applicable law. It is further understood
and agreed that the term "Shares" shall not include any securities beneficially
owned by the undersigned as a trustee or fiduciary, and that this Agreement is
not in any way intended to affect the exercise by the undersigned of the
undersigned's fiduciary responsibility in respect of any such securities.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxx Xxxxxxx
Accepted and Agreed to:
GORES TECHNOLOGY GROUP
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Vice President & Assistant Secretary
