ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT between AMERICAN MEDICONNECT, INC. and PHONE SCREEN, INC. as Sellers, and JANET LIFSHITZ as Stockholder and JOSEPH SAMEH as a director and an officer of the Sellers and AMERICAN MEDICONNECT ACQUISITION CORP. as Buyer and...
Exhibit
10(x)(iv)
[*]
Confidential Treatment Request. Confidential portions of this agreement have
been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
between
AMERICAN
MEDICONNECT, INC.
and
PHONE
SCREEN, INC.
as
Sellers,
and
XXXXX
XXXXXXXX
as
Stockholder
and
XXXXXX
XXXXX
as
a
director and an officer of the Sellers
and
AMERICAN
MEDICONNECT ACQUISITION CORP.
as
Buyer
and
as
Guarantor
_______________________
December
22, 2006
______________________
TABLE
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SECTION
1.
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SALE
AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
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1
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1.1
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Sale
and Purchase
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1
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1.2
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No
Assumption of Liabilities
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3
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1.3
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Purchase
Price
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1.4
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Sellers’
and Principals’ Closing Deliveries
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5
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1.5
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Adjustments
for Payables
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1.6
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Adjustment
for Receivables
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7
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1.7
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Contingent
Additional Good Will Payment
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7
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SECTION
2.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLERS AND
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THE
PRINCIPALS
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10
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2.1
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Organization
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2.2
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Title
to Purchased Assets; Ownership of Stock or Membership
Interests
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10
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2.3
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Authorization;
Validity of Agreement, Etc
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2.4
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Consents
and Approvals; No Violation
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11
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2.5
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Condition
of Purchased Assets
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12
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2.6
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Receivables
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12
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2.7
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Taxes
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12
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2.8
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Real
Property
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14
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2.9
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Intellectual
Property
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2.10
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Material
Contracts
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15
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2.11
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Customers,
Suppliers and Distributors
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2.12
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Litigation;
Compliance with Laws; Licenses and Permits
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16
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2.13
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Product
or Service Claims
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2.14
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No
Brokers
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2.15
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Assets
Utilized in the Business
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2.16
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Related
Party Transactions
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2.17
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Insurance
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2.18
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No
Misstatements or Omissions
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2.19
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Labor
Matters and Employment Matters
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18
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2.20
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Environmental
Matters
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2.21
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No
Material Adverse Change
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2.22
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No
Undisclosed Liabilities
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2.23
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Solvency
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2.24
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Employee
Benefits
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2.25
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Investment
Representations
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SECTION
3.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
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3.1
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Organization
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3.2
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Authorization;
Validity of Agreement
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3.3
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Consents
and Approvals; No Violation
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SECTION
4.
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COVENANTS
OF THE PARTIES
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4.1
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Employee
Matters
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4.2
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Non-disclosure
of Confidential Information
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4.3
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Non-solicitation
of Employees
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4.4
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Non-Competition
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4.5
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Public
Statements
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4.6
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Use
of Name
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4.7
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Purchase
Price Allocation
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4.8
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Other
Actions
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4.9
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Payment
of Payables
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4.10
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Financial
Statements
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4.11
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Discharge
of Liabilities; Sales Taxes
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4.12
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Assigned
Contracts
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SECTION
5.
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SURVIVAL
OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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5.1
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Survival
of Representations and Warranties of the Sellers and the
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Principals
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5.2
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Survival
of Representations and Warranties of Buyer
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SECTION
6.
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INDEMNIFICATION
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6.1
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Indemnification
by the Sellers and the Principals
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6.2
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Indemnification
by Buyer
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6.3
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Indemnification
Procedures; Limitations on Indemnification
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6.4
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Right
to Set-Off
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SECTION
7.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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7.1
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Transaction
Fees and Expenses
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7.2
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Notices
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7.3
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Amendment
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7.4
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Waiver
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7.5
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Governing
Law
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7.6
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Jurisdiction
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7.7
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Remedies
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7.8
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Severability
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7.9
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Further
Assurances
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7.10
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Assignment
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7.11
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No
Third Party Beneficiaries
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7.12
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Entire
Agreement
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7.13
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Headings
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7.14
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Counterparts
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List
of Exhibits
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Exhibit
A
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Sellers’
Secretary’s Certificates
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Exhibit
B
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Xxxx
of Sale and Assignment Agreement
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Exhibit
C
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Legal
Opinion of Counsel to Sellers and Principals
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Exhibit
D
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Management
Employment Agreements
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Exhibit
E
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Wire
Transfer Instructions
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Exhibit
F
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Form
of Lease
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ASSET
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated December 22, 2006 (together with all Schedules hereto,
this "Agreement"),
among
American MediConnect Acquisition Corp., a New York corporation, with offices
at
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 ("Buyer"),
and
American Medical Alert Corp., a New York corporation with offices at 0000 Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, 00000, as guarantor of Buyer's obligations
hereunder, on the one hand, and American MediConnect, Inc. (“MediConnect”) and
Phone Screen, Inc. (“Phone Screen”, and together with MediConnect, the
“Sellers”) each of which is an Illinois corporation having offices at 0000 Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, and Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, an individual and the
sole
stockholder of each of the Sellers, residing at 0000 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 (the "Stockholder"
or
"Principal"),
and
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, an individual and a director and officer of each of the Sellers,
residing at 0000 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 (the "Officer"
or a
"Principal",
and
together with the Stockholder, the "Principals"),
on
the other hand.
RECITALS
A. MediConnect
is in the business of providing telephone answering services, message services,
faxing services, paging services and other ancillary office services
(collectively, the "TAS
Business").
B. Phone
Screen is in the business of providing clinical trial support services (the
"Phone Screen Business", and together with the TAS Business, the
"Business")
C. Buyer
desires to purchase from each of the Sellers, and each of Sellers desires to
sell to Buyer, certain of each such Sellers’ assets and properties relating to
the Business, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
herein.
D. The
parties have drafted a disclosure schedule (the "Disclosure Schedule")
corresponding to various provisions of this Agreement, in order to record
various disclosures made pursuant to the various provisions hereof.
AGREEMENT
In
consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and
other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
Section
1. Sale
and
Purchase of Assets.
1.1 Sale
and Purchase.
Upon
the terms and subject to the conditions contained in this Agreement, each of
the
Sellers, as of the date hereof (the “Closing
Date”),
hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to Buyer, and Buyer, as of the
Closing Date, purchases and accepts from each of the Sellers, all of the assets
and rights of every nature, kind and description, tangible and intangible,
wherever located, that are owned, used or held for use by each such Seller
in or
for each Seller's Business, as the same exists on the Closing Date
(collectively, the "Purchased
Assets"),
free
and clear of any and all liens, charges, claims, pledges, security interests
or
other encumbrances of any kind whatsoever ("Liens"),
other
than (i) cash, except for cash relating to Accounts Receivable belonging to
Buyer as set forth in Section 1.6, (ii) all assets and rights in connection
with
the Employee Plans (as defined in Section 2.24 of this Agreement), except for
those listed in Section 4.1 of the Disclosure Schedule, and (iii) all assets
listed in Section 1.1 of the Disclosure Schedule hereto (collectively, the
"Excluded
Assets").
The
Purchased Assets shall include, without limitation, the following, in each
case,
as used or held for use by each Seller in or for each Seller's Business:
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(a) customer
accounts (both actual and prospective), including barter accounts, if
any;
(b) expenses
prepaid by each of the Sellers;
(c) customer
and supplier lists, mailing lists, telephone numbers, DID numbers, catalogs,
yellow pages advertising, brochures, promotional materials and handbooks
relating to the Business;
(d) other
books, records, files, contracts, plans, notebooks, production and sales data
and other data of each of the Sellers relating to the Business, including but
not limited to book keeping records and ledgers, whether or not in tangible
form
or in the form of intangible computer storage media such as optical disks,
magnetic disks, tapes and all similar storage media;
(e) machinery,
computers, file servers, networking hardware, software licensing and other
data
processing hardware (and all software related thereto or used therewith) and
other tangible personal property of similar nature, including but not limited
to
all items set forth on each of Sellers’ fixed asset ledger attached to this
Agreement on Section 2.5 of the Disclosure Schedule, the Amtelco telephony
equipment and all telephony hardware and peripherals, including, but not limited
to, telephony chassis, expansion cards, monitors, spare equipment, operator
audio boxes, amplifiers and headsets;
(f) office
furniture, office equipment, fixtures and other tangible personal property
of
similar nature, as set forth in Section 2.5 of the Disclosure Schedule, and
all
other such items located in the premises identified in the Leases (as
hereinafter defined), whether or not set forth in Section 2.5 of the Disclosure
Schedule;
(g) all
inventory including, but not limited to, any pagers;
(h) interests
to the extent owned by each of the Sellers in any patent, copyright, trademark,
trade name, brand name, service xxxx, service name, assumed name, domain name,
website, logo, symbol, trade dress, design or representation or expression
of
any thereof, or registration or application for registration thereof, or any
other invention, trade secret, technical information, know-how, proprietary
right or intellectual property, technologies, methods, designs, drawings,
software (including documentation and source code listings), processes and
other
proprietary properties or information (collectively, the "Intellectual
Property");
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(i) real
property interests described in Section 2.8 of the Disclosure Schedule to this
Agreement together with all licenses, leases, rights, privileges and
appurtenances thereto including, without limitation, all leases, agreements
and
other rights to use, occupy or possess, or otherwise with respect to, real
property or machinery, equipment, vehicles, and other tangible personal property
of similar nature to which each of the Sellers is a party, and all rights
arising under or pursuant to such leases, agreements and rights;
(j) all
rights under contracts, agreements, options, commitments, understandings,
licenses, leases, permits and instruments relating to the Business including,
without limitation, customer and supplier contracts, sales representative and
distributor contracts and commission contracts with respect thereto, all as
listed (the "Assigned
Contracts")
on
Schedule 1.1(j) of the Disclosure Schedule, but no Liabilities (as defined
below) associated with any of the Assigned Contracts, except as set forth in
Section 1.2 below;
(k) all
of
the Sellers' rights, title and interest in and to the
names
“MediConnect" and "Phone Screen" and all variations thereof and all similar
names and the goodwill associated therewith and with the Purchased Assets,
together with all trademarks, service marks and trade names each of the of
Sellers related to the Business, if any;
(l) third
party warranties and guarantees and other similar contractual rights as to
third
parties held by or in favor of each of the Sellers, and arising out of,
resulting from or relating to the Business or the Purchased Assets, to the
extent not included as part of the Assigned Contracts; and
(m) rights
to
insurance and condemnation proceeds relating to any damage, destruction, taking
or other similar impairment of any of the Purchased Assets and payable directly
to either of the Sellers.
1.2 No
Assumption of Liabilities.
Except
as
provided herein, Buyer is not assuming any Seller's direct or indirect
liabilities, obligations, undertakings, indebtedness, obligations under
guaranties, endorsements, adverse claims, losses, damages, deficiencies, costs,
expenses or responsibilities of any kind, fixed or unfixed, known or unknown,
asserted or unasserted, due or undue, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or
unsecured, accrued or unaccrued, contingent or non-contingent, subordinated
or
non-subordinated (collectively, "Liabilities").
Buyer
will assume all Liabilities relating to the Purchased Assets and the Business
to
the extent arising from activity of Buyer relating to periods after the Closing
Date (collectively, the "Assumed
Liabilities").
1.3 Purchase
Price.
The
aggregate purchase price for the Purchased Assets is Two Million Twenty Eight
Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty and 00/100 ($2,028,830.00) Dollars (the
"Purchase
Price").
The
Purchase Price shall be payable as set forth below:
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(a) Nine
Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine and 50/100 ($993,739.50)
Dollars, payable to MediConnect by wire transfer on the Closing Date (the
"MediConnect
Closing Cash Purchase Price");
(b) Five
Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars, payable to Phone Screen by wire transfer
on the Closing Date (the “Phone
Screen Closing Cash Purchase Price”);
(c) Thirty
Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Seven (35,967) shares of American Medical
Alert
Corp. ("AMAC"), the Buyer's indirect parent, common stock issued to MediConnect
(the "AMAC
Shares");
and
(d) and
Three
Hundred Five Thousand Seven Sixty Six and 00/100 ($305,776.00) Dollars, plus
interest accrued thereon at a rate of six (6%) percent per annum, payable to
MediConnect upon the twelve month anniversary of the Closing Date; provided,
however,
that to
the extent any such amounts are not paid because of a properly asserted claim
pursuant to Section 6.4 hereof, such amounts shall not be deemed to be an amount
payable under this Section 1.3(d);
(e) As
additional consideration, the Buyer shall pay each Seller the amounts set forth
in Section 1.7(a)-(c) hereof (the "Contingent
Additional Good Will Payment"),
and
the amounts set forth in Section 1.7(f) hereof (the "Phone
Screen Additional Good Will Payment"),
in
each case to the extent so payable.
1.4 Sellers’
and Principals’ Closing Deliveries.
(a) On
or
prior to the Closing Date, each of the Sellers and the Principals, will have
delivered to Buyer each of the following documents (collectively, the
"Seller's
Closing Documents"):
(i)
Certificate
of Secretary.
A
certificate of the Secretary of each of the Sellers in the form of Exhibit
A,
setting forth a copy of the resolutions adopted by its board of directors and
the Stockholder in her respective capacity as a stockholder of each of the
Sellers, approving the execution and delivery of this Agreement, ratifying
all
past corporate action, and the other documents and instruments contemplated
hereby to which it is a party (this Agreement and all other documents and
instruments to which Buyer, the Sellers or the Principals is a party in
connection herewith being sometimes collectively referred to herein as the
"Purchase
Documents")
and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby;
(ii)
Instruments
of Transfer.
Two
separate Bills of Sales and Assignment Agreements, in the form of Exhibit
B
attached
hereto (the "Xxxx
of Sale"),
duly
executed by each of the Sellers, respectively, that, among other things,
conveys, transfers and sells to Buyer all right, title and interest of each
of
the Sellers in and to the Purchased Assets owned by each of the Sellers,
respectively.
(iii)
Legal
Opinion of Counsel to Sellers and Principals.
An
opinion, in the form of Exhibit
C
attached
hereto, from Stone, Pogrund & Xxxxx, counsel to Sellers and the
Principals.
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(iv)
Wire
Transfer Instructions.
Wire
transfer instructions for the payment of each of the MediConnect and the Phone
Screen Closing Cash Purchase Price, respectively, in the forms attached hereto
as Exhibit
E.
(v)
Schedule
of Receivables.
A
schedule of all receivables due to each of the Sellers as of the close of
business on the Closing Date, including Sellers' standard aging report for
each
account.
(vi)
Customer
List.
A
complete and unrestricted list of all customers of each of the Sellers,
including the name, address, telephone number and contact for each such
customer, which list shall only be delivered and transferred to the Buyer either
by electronic mail or by facsimile.
(vii)
Management
Employment Agreements.
Employment agreements between the Buyer and each of the Stockholder and the
Officer in the form of Exhibit
D
attached
hereto (the "Management
Employment Agreements"),
duly
executed by each of the Stockholder and the Officer, respectively.
(viii)
Books
and Records.
All
books and records of each of the Sellers relating to the Business.
(ix)
Lease.
(i) A
one year lease for the premises at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
(the “Building”) between the Buyer and JSS Properties LLC (the “LLC”), in the
form of Exhibit
F
hereto
(the "Lease"),
duly
executed by the LLC, and (ii) a letter agreement between the LLC and MediConnect
terminating the current lease for the relevant premises.
(x)
Bank
Debt/Payoff Letter.
A
payoff letter from Devon Bank (the "Bank") in a form reasonably acceptable
to
the Buyer as well as such bank's wire transfer instructions.
(xi)
Amtelco
Consent.
The
consent of Amtelco to the assignment of that certain Amtelco license agreement,
from MediConnect to Buyer, in a form reasonably acceptable to the
Buyer.
1.4A. Deliveries
of Buyer.
On or
prior to the Closing Date, Buyer will have delivered to the Sellers each of
the
following documents and payments (collectively "Buyer's
Closing Documents"):
(i)
Certificate
of Secretary.
A
certificate of the Secretary of Buyer setting forth a copy of the resolutions
adopted by its Board of Directors approving the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the other Purchase Documents and the consummation of transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby.
(ii)
Closing
Cash Purchase Price.
Each of
the MediConnect and Phone Screen Closing Cash Purchase Price, respectively,
in
immediately available funds.
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(iii)
AMAC
Shares.
Irrevocable instructions to AMAC's transfer agent for the issuance of the AMAC
Shares, as well as an opinion by AMAC's counsel relating to such
issuance.
(iv)
Management
Employment Agreements.
The
Management Employment Agreements, duly executed by the Buyer.
1.5 Adjustments
for Payables.
Within
90 days after the Closing Date, Buyer will prepare an accrual based statement
of
accounts payable (including any payables outstanding as of the Closing Date,
which are listed on Schedule 1.5 of the Disclosure Schedule (the "Payables"))
as
of the Closing Date with respect to each of the Sellers. Any such accounts
payable which relate to any period prior to the Closing Date and which are
paid
by Buyer, shall be a credit in Buyer’s favor. Any amounts paid by either Seller
prior to the Closing Date that relate to periods after the Closing Date shall
also be scheduled and shall act as a credit in favor of such Seller. Buyer
shall
provide Sellers with an accounting of any sums claimed by Buyer from Sellers
pursuant to this Section. The net amount shall be paid by the Buyer or Sellers,
as the case may be, to the other within 30 days of the determination thereof.
If
either of the Sellers fails to timely pay any amounts due to Buyer pursuant
to
this Section, then such amounts may be debited from any amounts due to Sellers
pursuant to this Agreement.
1.6 Adjustment
for Receivables.
[*].
1.7 Contingent
Additional Good Will Payment and Phone Screen Additional Good Will
Payment.
[*].
Section
2. Representations
and Warranties of the Sellers and the Principals.
In
order to induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby, each
of
the Sellers and the Principals, represent and warrant to Buyer that each of
the
following statements is true and correct as of the date hereof, and with respect
to representations and warranties that speak as of a subsequent date, such
representations and warranties will also be true and correct in
all
material respects as
of
such date. Each of the Sellers and the Principals acknowledge that the following
representations and warranties are an essential inducement to Buyer's decision
to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby and that any breach thereof shall be deemed to be a material breach
of
this Agreement (provided, however, that Buyer shall notify Sellers in writing
of
any such breach and the amount of Damages (as defined in Section 6.1) claimed
as
a result of such breach, and Sellers shall have fifteen (15) days to dispute
such breach, during which time, any payment obligations of the Buyer (to the
extent of the Damages claimed) under this Agreement or the Management Employment
Agreements shall be tolled):
2.1 Organization.
Each of
the Sellers is an Illinois corporation duly organized, validly existing and
in
good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, with full
corporate power and authority to conduct its business and to own and operate
its
assets and properties as presently conducted and operated. The LLC is an
Illinois limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation, with full limited
liability company power and authority to conduct its business and to own its
assets and properties as presently conducted and operated. Except as set forth
in Section 2.1 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Seller does any business
in
any other jurisdiction in any manner which would require it to become qualified
or licensed as a foreign entity. Each Seller has delivered to Buyer, as Section
2.1 of the Disclosure Schedule, true, correct and complete copies of such
Seller’s articles of incorporation (the "Articles
of Incorporation")
and
by-laws (the "By
Laws"),
as
currently in effect.
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2.2 Title
to Purchased Assets; Ownership of Stock or Membership Interests.
(a) Each
Seller has good and marketable title to the Purchased Assets owned by it
including, without limitation, all assets set forth on each Seller's respective
fixed asset ledgers attached to this Agreement on Section 2.5 of the Disclosure
Schedule, free and clear of all Liens, other than (i) Liens, if any, for
personal property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable and (ii) Liens
disclosed on Section 2.2 of the Disclosure Schedule. The LLC is the sole owner
of the Building. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, Buyer will acquire all of each Seller's respective rights, title
and
interests in and to the Purchased Assets owned by it, free and clear of all
Liens, other than those listed on Schedule 2.2 of the Disclosure Schedule,
except that the Lien held by the Bank shall be extinguished in full on the
Closing Date by Buyer wiring the amount of funds listed in, and in accordance
with the wire transfer instruction provided by Sellers in, Exhibit E hereto.
(b) The
Stockholder is the sole record and beneficial owner of (i) 14,926 shares of
MediConnect's common stock, no par value which constitute all of the outstanding
capital stock of MediConnect, and (ii) 100 shares of Phone Screen's common
stock, no par value, which constitute all of the outstanding capital stock
of
Phone Screen. No Person has any right, interest or claim to any of the Sellers’
capital stock (other than the Stockholder in the amounts set forth in the first
sentence of this Section 2.2(b)) or the Purchased Assets. On or about April
19,
1989, the Officer purchased 500 shares of MediConnect's common stock from each
of Xxxxxxx Xxxxx and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, for a purchase price of $4.00 per share.
There are no subscriptions, warrants, options, convertible securities or other
rights (contingent or other) to purchase or acquire any shares of any class
of
capital stock of either Seller, issued or outstanding, and there is no
commitment of either Seller to issue any shares, warrants, options or other
such
rights or to distribute to holders of any class of its capital stock, any
evidences of indebtedness or assets. The Principals are the sole directors
and
officers of each of the Sellers. The Principals are the sole members and
managers of the LLC.
2.3 Authorization;
Validity of Agreement, Etc.
Each of
the Principals has the requisite capacity, and each of the Sellers has the
full
right, power and authority, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other
Purchase Documents to which, as applicable, it or they are a party and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and to make the
representations set forth herein and therein. The execution and delivery of
this
Agreement and the other Purchase Documents to which each Seller is a party
and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been
duly and validly authorized by each of the Sellers and no other proceedings
on
the part of either of the Sellers are necessary to authorize the execution
and
delivery of this Agreement and the other Purchase Documents to which each Seller
is a party to or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby by each of the Sellers and the Principals. The execution and delivery
of
the Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby have
been duly and validly authorized by the LLC and no other proceedings on the
part
of the LLC are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of the Lease.
Each of this Agreement and the other Purchase Documents to which the Sellers
are
party have been duly and validly executed by each of the Sellers and constitute
the valid and binding agreement of each of the Sellers, enforceable against
each
of the Sellers in accordance with its respective terms. Each of this Agreement
and the other Purchase Documents to which the Principals are a party have been
duly and validly executed by each of the Principals constitute the valid and
binding obligation of each of the Principals, enforceable against each of the
Principals in accordance with its respective terms.
The
Lease has been duly and validly executed by the LLC and constitutes the valid
and binding obligation of the LLC, enforceable against the LLC in accordance
with its terms.
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2.4 Consents
and Approvals; No Violation.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.4 of the Disclosure Schedule, and except as set forth
below with respect to the MediConnect and Phone Screen customer contracts,
the
execution, performance and delivery by the each of the Sellers, and the
Principals of this Agreement and each of the other Purchase Documents to which
it or they are a party, as applicable, and the consummation by the Sellers
and
the Principals of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
respectively, and the compliance by each of the Sellers and the Principals
with
the provisions hereof and thereof will not: (a) conflict with or breach any
provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of either Seller; (b)
violate or breach in any respect any provision of, or constitute a default
(or
an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default)
under, any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of, or give rise
to
a right to terminate or accelerate or increase the amount of payment due under,
any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, license, franchise, permit,
lease, contract, agreement or other instrument, commitment or obligation to
which either of the Sellers or, either of the Principals is a party
(collectively, "Contracts"),
or by
which either of the Sellers or, either of the Principals or any of their
respective properties or assets, as applicable, may be bound or affected; (c)
require either of the Sellers or either of the Principals to make any filing
or
registration with, or obtain any other permit, authorization, consent or
approval of, any Person (as hereinafter defined) or Governmental Entity (as
hereinafter defined); (d) result in the creation of any Lien on or affecting
the
Purchased Assets; (e) violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, judgment,
or
ruling of any court or governmental authority, applicable to either of the
Sellers or either of the Principals or any of their respective properties or
assets; or (f) violate any statute, law, rule or regulation applicable to either
of the Sellers or any of their respective properties or assets. The standard
customer contract of MediConnect requires consent of the customer for
assignment. Most of the customer contracts of Phone Screen reuire consent of
the
customer for assignment. "Person"
shall
mean any individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, limited liability
company, trust, organization or any other entity. "Governmental
Entity”
shall
mean any foreign, provincial, United States federal, state, county, municipal
or
other local jurisdiction, political entity, body, organization, subdivision
or
branch, legislative or executive agency or department or other regulatory
service, authority or agency.
2.5 Condition
of Purchased Assets. All
items
of machinery, equipment, tooling and other tangible personal property owned
or
leased by the Sellers and used in the conduct of the Business (other than items
of inventory) are listed in the detailed fixed assets ledger of each of the
Sellers attached to Section 2.5 of the Disclosure Schedule (collectively, the
"Personal
Property").
Although it may not be specifically identified in Section 2.5 of the Disclosure
Schedule, the term "Personal Property" includes all of the telephony equipment
hardware and peripherals, including, but not limited to, telephony chassis,
expansion cards, monitors, spare equipment, operator audio boxes, amplifiers,
headsets, and all computers, furniture, fixtures and machinery, in each case
located in the premises identified in the Lease. The Personal Property conforms
in all respects to all requirements of applicable laws. All
items
of machinery, equipment and tooling included within the Personal Property are
in
good operating condition and in good state of maintenance and repair and are
adequate for use in conduct of each of the Sellers’ Business as currently being
conducted.
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2.6 Receivables.
All
accounts receivable of each of the Sellers as of the Closing Date, are reflected
on Section 2.6 of the Disclosure Schedule and represent valid obligations
arising from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of each of the
Sellers’ business consistent with past practice and established in the ordinary
course of each of the Sellers’ business. To the best knowledge of each of the
Sellers and each of the Principals, the accounts receivable of each of the
Sellers are collectible, and there is no contest, claim, or right of set off,
under any contract with any obligor of an accounts receivable relating to the
amount or validity of such accounts receivable. All invoices of each of the
Sellers' relate to and reflect services previously provided by the Sellers
to
their respective customers, including base fees and usage fees.
2.7 Taxes.
(a) Except
as
set forth in Section 2.7(a) of the Disclosure Schedule:
(i) Each
Seller has (A) duly and timely filed or caused to be filed with the Internal
Revenue Service, the State of Illinois or other applicable Governmental Entity
(collectively, "Taxing
Authorities")
all
Tax Returns (as defined below) that are required to be filed by or on behalf
of
such Seller and that include or relate to the Purchased Assets or the Business,
which Tax Returns are true, correct and complete, and (B) duly and timely paid
in full or caused to be paid in full, or recorded a provision for such payment
on the books and records of such Seller in accordance with GAAP for the payment
of, all Taxes that are due and payable and any Taxes that could result in a
Lien
on any Purchased Asset or the Business. Each of the Sellers has adequate
reserves for the payment of all Taxes that are not due and payable;
(ii) Each
Seller has duly and timely complied with all applicable Laws relating to the
collection or withholding of Taxes, and the reporting and remittance thereof
to
the applicable Taxing Authorities;
(iii) no
audit,
examination, investigation, reassessment or other administrative or court
proceeding (collectively, a "Tax
Proceeding")
is
pending, proposed, or threatened, with regard to any Tax or Tax Return referred
to in clause (i) above;
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(iv) there
is
no Lien for any Tax upon any of the Purchased Assets or the
Business;
(v) there
is
no outstanding request for a ruling from any Taxing Authority, closing agreement
(within the meaning of Section 7121 of the Code or any analogous provision
of
applicable Law) relating to any Tax for which either of the Sellers is or may
be
liable or with respect to each Seller's income, assets or business, power of
attorney relating to, or in connection with, any Tax that could result in a
Lien
on any Purchased Asset or the Business;
(vi) none
of
the Purchased Assets is "tax-exempt bond financed property" or "tax-exempt
use
property" within the meaning of Section 168(g) or (h), respectively, of the
Code
or any similar provision of applicable Law;
(vii) none
of
the Purchased Assets is required to be treated as being owned by any other
person pursuant to the "safe harbor" leasing provisions of Section 168(f)(8)
of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as in effect prior to the repeal of those
"safe harbor" leasing provisions or any similar provision of applicable
Law;
(viii) no
claim
has ever been made by a Taxing Authority in a jurisdiction where either of
the
Sellers or either of the Principals has not paid any Tax or filed Tax Returns
relating to the Business or any Purchased Asset asserting that such Seller
or
such Principal is or may be subject to Tax in such jurisdiction.
(ix) MediConnect
is, and has always been, an "S-Corp" for all Tax purposes. Phone Screen is,
and
has always been, an "C-Corp" for all Tax purposes (it being understood that
Phone Screen may apply for S-Corp status in the future).
(b) Each
Seller has provided to Buyer true, complete and correct copies of (i) all
Federal and Corporate Income Tax Returns relating to, and (ii) all audit reports
relating to, each proposed adjustment, if any, made by any Taxing Authority
with
respect to any taxable period ending after December 31, 2001 and any and all
Taxes with respect to which a Lien may be imposed on any Purchased Asset or
the
Business.
(c) As
used
herein, (i) "Tax
Return"
means
any return, declaration, report, information return or statement, and any
amendment thereto, including without limitation any consolidated, combined
or
unitary return or other document (including any related or supporting
information), filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority in
connection with the determination, assessment, collection, payment, refund
or
credit of any federal, state, local or foreign Tax or the administration of
any
Laws relating to any Tax or ERISA, and (ii) "Tax" or "Taxes" means any and
all
taxes, charges, fees, levies, deficiencies or other assessments of whatever
kind
or nature including, without limitation, all net income, gross income, profits,
gross receipts, excise, real or personal property, sales, ad
valorem,
withholding, social security, retirement, excise, employment, unemployment,
minimum, estimated, severance, stamp, property, occupation, environmental,
windfall profits, use, service, net worth, payroll, franchise, license, gains,
customs, transfer, recording and other taxes, customs duty, fees assessments
or
charges of any kind whatsoever, imposed by any Taxing Authority, including
any
liability therefor as a transferee (including without limitation under Section
6901 of the Code or any similar provision of applicable Law), as a result of
Treasury Regulation §1.1502-6 or any similar provision of applicable Law, or as
a result of any Tax sharing or similar agreement, together with any interest,
penalties or additions to tax relating thereto.
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2.7A Accuracy
of Ledgers.
Each of
Sellers’ revenues and expenses ledgers delivered to Buyer are true and accurate
in all material respects.
2.7B Financial
Statements.
Attached to Section 2.7B of the Disclosure Schedules are the (i) unaudited
balance sheets of each Seller as of December 31, 2005, and (ii) unaudited
statements of income of each Seller for the 12 month period ended December
31,
2005 (collectively, the "Financial
Statements"),
together with a compilation report of the Sellers' independent accountants
with
respect to such Financial Statements. The Financial Statements, (i) are derived
from, and agree with, the books and records of each of the Sellers,
respectively, and (ii) fairly present the financial condition of each of the
Sellers, respectively, as of the date thereof and the results of operations
of
each of the Sellers for the periods set forth therein, in each case prepared
in
accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, as
in
effect on the date hereof.
2.8 Real
Property.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.8 of the Disclosure Schedule, the Sellers do not
own
any real property and are neither a landlord, sublandlord or licensor nor a
tenant, subtenant or licensee under any lease, sublease, license or occupancy
agreement with respect to real property. Section 2.8 of the Disclosure Schedule
lists and briefly describes all leases, subleases and agreements by which real
property is used or occupied by the Sellers in connection with the Business.
With respect to each parcel of leased real property: (i) the leases and
subleases described on Section 2.8 of the Disclosure Schedule, constitute all
of
the leases, subleases and agreements under which the Sellers hold any interest
in any leased real estate used in connection with their business; (ii) the
Sellers have delivered to Buyer and its counsel true, correct and complete
copies of all of the leases, subleases and agreements described on Section
2.8
of the Disclosure Schedule; (iii) each such lease, sublease or agreement is
in
full force and effect and is a legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligations
of the applicable Seller and, to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers
and
the Principals, each of the other parties thereto, and will continue to be
legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect on identical
terms after the Closing; (iv) none of the Sellers or, to the best knowledge
of
each of the Sellers and the Principals, any other party to any such lease,
sublease or agreement is in breach or default thereof, and no event has occurred
which, with notice or the lapse of time, or both, would constitute such a breach
or default or permit termination, modification or acceleration thereof or
thereunder; (v) to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals,
no other party to any such lease, sublease or agreement has repudiated any
provision thereof; (vi) there are no disputes, oral agreements or forbearance
programs in effect as to any such lease, sublease or agreement; (vii) no such
lease, sublease or agreement has been modified in any respect, except to the
extent disclosed in documents delivered to Buyer and its counsel; (viii) neither
of the Sellers has assigned, transferred, conveyed, mortgaged, deeded in trust
or encumbered any interest in any leasehold or subleasehold; (ix) to the best
knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, all buildings, improvements
and other property on the leased property have received all material approvals
of governmental authorities (including certificates of occupancy, permits and
licenses) required in connection with the operation thereof and have been
operated and maintained in accordance with all material legal requirements
and
are not in violation of any material zoning, building code or subdivision
ordinance, regulation, order or law or restrictions or covenants or record;
(x)
to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, all buildings,
improvements and other property thereon are supplied with utitlies and other
services necessary for the operation thereof (including gas, electricity, water,
telephone, sanitary and storm sewers and access to public roads); (xi) there
are
no pending or, to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals,
threatened condemnation proceedings, lawsuits, or other administrative actions
relating to such parcel or other matters affecting adversely the current use,
occupancy, or value of such parcel; (xii) to the best knowledge of each of
the
Sellers and the Principals, the land does not serve any adjoining property
for
any purpose inconsistent with the use of the land, and the property is not
located within any flood plain or subject to any similar type restriction for
which any permits or licenses necessary to the use thereof have not been
obtained; (xiii) other than the documents described on the attached Section
2.8
of the Disclosure, there are no leases, subleases, licenses, concessions, or
other agreements, written or oral, by which the Sellers have granted to any
Person the right of use or occupancy of any portion of such properties; (xiv)
no
Person (other than the Sellers) is in possession of such properties; and (xv)
all such leased real property and improvements therein are in good operating
condition and repair and are adequate and suitable for their intended use in
the
Business.
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2.9 Intellectual
Property.
Section
2.9 of the Disclosure Schedule lists all Intellectual Property that is owned
by
each of the Sellers or any other Person and used by each of the Sellers in
the
operations of the Business, and there are no pending or, to the best knowledge
of each of the Sellers and the Principals, threatened claims by any Person
relating to either Seller's use of any Intellectual Property. With respect
to
such Intellectual Property, each Seller has, free and clear of all Liens, such
rights of ownership or such rights of license, lease or other agreement to
use
the Intellectual Property as are necessary to permit such Seller to conduct
its
business and, except as set forth on Section 2.9 of the Disclosure Schedule,
neither Seller is obligated to pay any royalty or similar fee to any Person
in
connection with such Seller's use or license of any of the Intellectual
Property.
2.10 Material
Contracts.
Section
2.10 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, complete and correct list
of
every Contract that: (i) provides for aggregate future payments by each Seller
or to each Seller of more than $1,000 (excluding purchase orders and invoices
arising in the ordinary course of business); (ii) was entered into by any Seller
with any of the Principals, or an officer, director or significant employee
of
each Seller; (iii) is a collective bargaining or similar agreement; (iv)
guarantees or indemnifies or otherwise causes either Seller to be liable or
otherwise responsible for the Liabilities of another or provides for a
charitable contribution by either Seller; (v) involves an agreement with any
bank, finance company or similar organization; (vi) restricts either of the
Sellers or the Principals or the Business from engaging in any business or
activity anywhere in the world; (vii) is an employment agreement, consulting
agreement or similar arrangement with any employee of either of the Sellers;
(viii) involves an agreement or any other Contract providing for payments from
either Seller to any other Person, or by any Person to either Seller, based
on
sales, purchases or profits, other than direct payments for goods; or (ix)
any
other Contract that is material to the rights, properties, assets, business
or
operations of either Seller or the Business (the foregoing, collectively,
"Material
Contracts").
Each
Seller has heretofore provided true, complete and correct copies of all of
its
Material Contracts to Buyer.
There
is
not, and to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, there
has not been claimed or alleged by any Person with respect to any Material
Contract, any existing default, or event that with notice or lapse of time
or
both would constitute a default or event of default, on the part of either
Seller or, to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals,
on
the part of any other party thereto, and no consent, approval, authorization
or
waiver from, or notice to, any Governmental Entity or other Person is required
in order to maintain in full force and effect any of the Material Contracts,
other than such consents and waivers that have been obtained and are
unconditional and in full force and effect and such notices that have been
duly
given and copies of such consents, waivers and notices have been delivered
to
Buyer.
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2.11 Customers,
Suppliers and Distributors.
Sellers
have delivered to Buyer by electronic mail or facsimile dated December 12,
2006
(i) a list of all of each of the Sellers’ customers, (ii) the sales of each
Seller for the 12 month period ended December 12, 2006, and (iii) the suppliers
and distributors of each Seller during such period. Other
than in the normal course of business, there
has not
been any adverse change in the business relationship of either Seller with
any
such customer, supplier or distributor, and neither of the Sellers or the
Principals is aware of any threatened loss of any such customer, supplier or
distributor.
Attached
to Section 2.11 of the Disclosure Schedule is the most recent form of each
of
the Sellers’ standard customer agreement.
2.12 Litigation;
Compliance with Laws; Licenses and Permits.
(a) Except
as
set forth in Section 2.12 of the Disclosure Schedule, there is no claim, suit,
action or proceeding ("Proceeding")
pending, nor, to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers or the Principals,
is
there any investigation or Proceeding threatened, that involves or affects
either Seller or the Business, by or before any Governmental Entity, court,
arbitration panel or any other Person.
(b) Except
as
set forth in Section 2.12 of the Disclosure Schedule, each of the Sellers and
the Business have complied with all applicable federal, state, county, municipal
or other local criminal, civil or common laws, statutes, ordinances, orders,
codes, rules, regulations, permits, policies, guidance documents, judgments,
decrees, injunctions, or agreements of any Governmental Entity (collectively,
"Laws"),
including but not limited to Laws relating to zoning, building codes, antitrust,
occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental protection,
water, ground or air pollution, consumer product safety, product liability,
hiring, wages, hours, employee benefit plans and programs, collective bargaining
and the payment of withholding and social security taxes. Since January 1,
2002,
neither Seller has received any notice of any violation of any Law.
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(c) Except
as
set forth in Section 2.12 of the Disclosure Schedule, each of the Sellers and
the Business has every license, permit, certification, qualification or
franchise issued by any Governmental Entity (each, a "License")
and
every approval, authorization, waiver, variance, exemption, consent or
ratification by or on behalf of any Person that is not a party to this Agreement
(each, a "Permit")
required for it to conduct its business as presently conducted. All such
Licenses and Permits are specified on Schedule 2.12. All such Licenses and
Permits are in full force and effect and neither of the Sellers nor the
Principals has received notice of any pending cancellation or suspension of
any
thereof nor, to the best knowledge of either of the Sellers or the Principals,
is any cancellation or suspension thereof threatened. The applicability and
validity of each such License and Permit will not be adversely affected by
the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each such
License or Permit is set forth in Section 2.12 of the Disclosure
Schedule.
2.13 Product
or Service Claims.
No
product or service liability claim or a claim with respect to the conduct of
the
Business is pending, or to the best knowledge of each of the Sellers and the
Principals, threatened, against either Seller or against any other party with
respect to the products or services of the Business. Section 2.13 of the
Disclosure Schedule lists all service and product liability claims asserted
against each Seller with respect to the products or services of the Business
or
either Seller during the last five (5) years.
2.14 No
Brokers.
Neither
of the Sellers or the Principals has employed, or otherwise engaged, any broker
or finder or incurred any liability for any brokerage or investment banking
fees, commissions, finders' fees or other similar fees in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
2.15 Assets
Utilized in the Business.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.15 of the Disclosure Schedule, the assets, properties
and rights owned, leased or licensed by each Seller or used in connection with
the Business and that are owned, leased or licensed by such Seller as of the
date hereof, and all the agreements to which each Seller is a party, constitute
all of the properties, assets and agreements necessary to such Seller in
connection with the operation and conduct by such Seller of the Business as
presently and as proposed to be conducted.
2.16 Related
Party Transactions.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.16 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither of the
Principals, nor any other director, officer or key employee of either of the
Sellers (or any members of the immediate family (including spouse, brother,
sister, descendant, ancestor
or
in-law) or affiliates of the aforementioned is (i) a party to any agreement,
contract, commitment or transaction with either of the Sellers or affecting
the
Business, or has any interest in any property, whether real, personal or mixed,
or tangible or intangible, used in or necessary to the business of either of
the
Sellers, or (ii) is a director, officer or employee of any customer or supplier
of either of the Sellers.
2.17 Insurance.
Section
2.17 of the Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and correct list of all
policies of insurance of any kind or nature covering each Seller, including
policies of life, fire, theft, casualty, product liability, workmen's
compensation, business interruption, employee fidelity and other casualty and
liability insurance, indicating the type of coverage, name of insured, the
insurer, the expiration date of each policy, the amount of coverage and whether
on an "occurrence" or "claims made" basis. All such policies are: (i) with
insurance companies that are financially sound and reputable and are in full
force and effect; (ii) sufficient for compliance with all material requirements
of law and of all applicable material agreements; and (iii) valid, outstanding
and enforceable policies. Complete and correct copies of such policies have
been
furnished to Buyer. All such insurance policies or comparable coverage shall
continue in full force and effect through the Closing Date.
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2.18 No
Misstatements or Omissions.
No
representation or warranty by either of the Sellers or the Principals contained
in this Agreement and no statement of
each
of the Sellers or the Principals contained
in any certificate, list, Schedule, Exhibit or other instrument specified or
referred to in this Agreement, whether heretofore furnished to Buyer or
hereafter furnished to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, contains or will
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit any
material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein, in light
of
the circumstances under which it was made, not misleading.
2.19 Labor
Matters and Employment Matters.
(a) Set
forth
on Section 2.19(a) of the Disclosure Schedule is a list of all employees of
each
of the Sellers as of the date hereof and their respective positions, hire dates
and, stated separately, their base wage rates and the nature and amount of
any
other compensation.
(b) Set
forth
on Section 2.19(b) of the Disclosure Schedule is a list of (i) each oral or
written employment agreement, contract or severance agreement existing as of
the
date hereof, individually or collectively, with any of the Sellers’ employees
(collectively, the "Employment
Agreements"),
and
(ii) the name of each employee of such Seller with whom such Seller has entered
into an agreement or contract as of the date hereof providing for retention
payments (collectively, the "Retention
Agreements").
Each
Seller has furnished to the Buyer copies of all Employment Agreements and
Retention Agreements.
(c) (i)
Neither Seller is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement
or
similar agreement with any labor organization, or work rules or practices agreed
to with any labor organization or employee association applicable to such
Seller’s employees, (ii) none of such Seller’s employees are represented by any
labor organization, and there are no organizational campaigns, demands,
petitions or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of each of the Sellers
and
the Principals, threatened by any labor organization or group of employees
seeking recognition or certification as collective bargaining representative
of
any group of such Seller’s employees, (iii) to the knowledge of each of the
Sellers and the Principals, there are no union claims to represent the employees
of either Seller, (iv) there are no strikes, controversies, slowdowns, work
stoppages, lockouts or labor disputes pending or, to the knowledge of each
of
the Sellers and the Principals, threatened against or affecting either Seller,
and there has not been any such action during the past five (5) years, and
(v)
no unfair labor practice charges, jurisdictional disputes, or other matters
within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board has occurred,
is
pending or, to the knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, is
threatened before the National Labor Relations Board or other governmental
entity.
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(d) Each
Seller is, and has, at all times during at least the last three (3) years,
been
in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances respecting
immigration, employment and employment practices, and the terms and conditions
of employment, including, without limitation, employment standards, equal
employment opportunity, family and medical leave, wages, hours of work and
occupational health and safety.
(e) (i)
There
are no pending, or to the knowledge each of the Sellers and the Principals,
threatened Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or analogous state or local
agency charges, complaints or other claims of employment discrimination against
either Seller by any employee or independent contractor of either Seller; (ii)
there are no pending, or to the knowledge of each of the Sellers and the
Principals, threatened wage complaints, investigations, reviews or audits with
respect to any of either Seller’s employees by the Department of Labor or
analogous state or local governmental entities, and neither Seller has received
notice of the intent of the Department of Labor or any other government entity
to conduct any such investigation, review or audit; (iii) there are no pending,
or to the knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, threatened
occupational safety and health complaints, investigations or reviews with
respect to any of either Seller’s employees by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration or analogous state or local government entities, and
neither Seller has received notice of the intent of the Occupational Safety
and
Health Administration or any other government entity to conduct any such
investigation or review; and (iv) neither Seller has received notice of the
intent of any government entity responsible for the enforcement of labor and
employment laws to conduct any investigation, audit or review and, to the
knowledge of each of the Sellers and the Principals, no such investigation
is in
progress with respect to either Seller.
(f) Since
January 1, 2005 neither Seller has effected (i) a "plant closing" as defined
in
the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 ("WARN") affecting
any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within
any
site of employment or facility of such Seller, or (ii) a "mass layoff" as
defined in WARN affecting any site of employment or facility of such Seller;
nor
has either Seller been affected by any transaction or engaged in layoffs or
employment terminations sufficient in number to trigger application of any
similar state or local law. None of either Seller’s employees has suffered an
"employment loss" as defined in WARN since January 1, 2005. Buyer shall not
incur any liability or other obligation with respect to WARN or any state or
local plant closing or mass layoff statute in connection with or as a result
of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Sellers shall be, jointly
and severally, solely and exclusively liable to provide such WARN or other
plant
closing or mass layoff notices as may be necessary in connection with any loss
of employment by any employee of either Seller through and including the Closing
Date.
(g) The
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder will not accelerate
the
time of payment of any compensation due to any employee of either Seller or
result in an excess parachute payment to any employee of either Seller within
the meaning of Code Section 280G.
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(h) Set
forth
on Section 2.19(h)(A) of the Disclosure Schedule is a complete list of each
Seller’s current foreign national employees on whose behalf such Seller has
submitted applications and petitions to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Service, and U.S. Department of State for
immigration employment and visa benefits; and each Seller has provided the
Buyer
with copies of all such applications and petitions and all government notices
regarding adjudications of such notices and petitions. Section 2.19(h)(B) of
the
Disclosure Schedule identifies and describes any pending or, to the knowledge
of
each of the Sellers and the Principals, threatened actions against either Seller
for violations under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 respecting
such employees of either Seller.
(i) Set
forth
on Section 2.19(i) of the Disclosure Schedule is a complete list of all business
of each Seller involving federal contracts giving rise to any reporting or
filing obligations with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
("OFCCP"), and each Seller has complied in all material respects with all hiring
and employment obligations applicable under OFCCP rules and
regulations.
2.20 Environmental
Matters.
(a) Each
Seller is in compliance with, and the Business has been conducted in material
compliance with, all Environmental Laws (as defined below) and Environmental
Permits (as defined below);
(b) no
Site
(as defined below) is a treatment, storage or disposal facility, as defined
in
and regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901
et seq., is on or ever was listed or is proposed for listing on the National
Priorities List pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., or on any similar
state list of sites requiring investigation or cleanup;
(c) Neither
of the Sellers nor the Principals have received any notice that remains pending
or outstanding with respect to its business or any Site from any governmental
entity or person alleging that either Seller is not in material compliance
with
any Environmental Law;
(d) there
has
been no release of a Hazardous Substance (as defined below) at, from, in, to,
on
or under any Site and no Hazardous Substances are present in, on, about or
migrating to or from any Site that could give rise to an Environmental Claim
(as
defined below) against either Seller;
(e) there
are
no pending or outstanding corrective actions requested, required or being
conducted by any governmental entity for the investigation, remediation or
cleanup of any Site, and there have been no such corrective actions, whether
still pending or otherwise;
(f) the
Business has obtained and holds all necessary environmental permits, and those
environmental permits will remain in full force and effect after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby;
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(g) there
are
no past or pending, or to the knowledge of each of the Sellers and the
Principals, threatened, Environmental Claims against either Seller or, with
respect to the Business, either Seller or the Purchased Assets, the Principals,
and neither of the Sellers or the Principals is aware of any facts or
circumstances which could be expected to form the basis for any Environmental
Claim against the Business;
(h) neither
of the Sellers, nor any predecessor of such Seller, nor any entity previously
owned by either Seller, has transported or arranged for the treatment, storage,
handling, disposal, or transportation of any Hazardous Substance to any off-Site
location that could result in an Environmental Claim against such
Seller;
(i) there
are
no (i) underground storage tanks, active or abandoned, (ii) polychlorinated
biphenyl containing equipment, or (iii) asbestos containing material at any
Site; and
(j) there
have been no environmental investigations, studies, audits, tests, reviews
or
other analyses (which have been reduced to writing) conducted by, on behalf
of,
or that are in the possession of either Seller with respect to any Site or
any
transportation, handling or disposal of any Hazardous Substance that has not
been delivered to Buyer prior to execution of this Agreement.
As
used
herein, (i) "Environment"
means
all air, surface water, groundwater, or land, including land surface or
subsurface, including all fish, wildlife, biota and all other natural resources;
(ii) "Environmental
Claim"
means
any and all administrative or judicial actions, suits, orders, claims, liens,
notices, notices of violations, investigations, complaints, requests for
information, proceedings or other communications (written or oral), whether
criminal or civil, (collectively, "Claims")
pursuant to or relating to any applicable Environmental Law by any person
(including, but not limited to, any governmental entity, person and citizens'
group) based upon, alleging, asserting, or claiming any actual or potential
(x)
violation of or liability under any Environmental Law, (y) violation of any
environmental permit, or (z) liability for investigatory costs, cleanup costs,
removal costs, remedial costs, response costs, natural resource damages,
property damage, personal injury, fines, or penalties arising out of, based
on,
resulting from, or related to the presence, release, or threatened release
into
the Environment, of any Hazardous Substances at any location, including, but
not
limited to, any off-Site location to which Hazardous Substances or materials
containing Hazardous Substances were sent for handling, storage, treatment,
or
disposal; (iii) "Environmental
Law"
means
any and all Laws relating to the protection of health and the Environment,
worker health and safety, and/or governing the handling, use, generation,
treatment, storage, transportation, disposal, manufacture, distribution,
formulation, packaging, labeling, or release of Hazardous Substances, whether
now existing or subsequently amended or enacted, and the state analogies
thereto, all as amended or superseded from time to time; and any common law
doctrine, including, but not limited to, negligence, nuisance, trespass,
personal injury, or property damage related to or arising out of the presence,
Release, or exposure to a Hazardous Substance; (iv) "Hazardous
Substance"
means
petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons or petroleum products, petroleum by-products,
radioactive materials, asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, gasoline,
diesel fuel, pesticides, radon, urea formaldehyde, lead or lead-containing
materials, polychlorinated biphenyls; and any other chemicals, materials,
substances or wastes in any amount or concentration which are now included
in
the definition of "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," "hazardous
wastes," "extremely hazardous wastes," "restricted hazardous wastes," "toxic
substances," "toxic pollutants," "pollutants," "regulated substances," "solid
wastes," or "contaminants" or words of similar import, under any Environmental
Law; and (v) "Site"
means
any of the real properties currently or previously owned, leased, used or
operated by either Seller, any predecessors of either Seller or any entities
previously owned by either Seller, including all soil, subsoil, surface waters
and groundwater thereat.
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2.21 No
Material Adverse Change.
Except
as disclosed in Section 2.21 of the Disclosure Schedule, since December 31,
2005, (a) no event, condition or circumstance has occurred that could, or could
be reasonably likely to, have a material adverse effect on the Business or
the
Purchased Assets, or on the condition (financial or otherwise), results of
operations or prospects of either Seller or the Business; and (b) the Business
has been conducted in the ordinary course and consistent with past practice.
2.22 No
Undisclosed Liabilities.
(a) Neither
Seller has any Liabilities other than those identified in the Disclosure
Schedule, each of which was incurred in the ordinary course of
business.
(b) All
accounts payable of each Seller are set forth in Section 1.5 of the Disclosure
Schedule, are the result of bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of
business and are due and payable as at the date hereof, in accordance with
the
respective invoices relating thereto.
2.23 Solvency.
Immediately prior to and upon consummation of the transactions contemplated
under this Agreement, each Seller will be solvent, will have assets having
a
fair value in excess of the amount required to pay its Liabilities as they
become due and will have access to adequate capital for the conduct of its
business and the ability to pay its debts and such Liabilities as they
mature.
2.24 Employee
Benefits.
i) Disclosure
of All Plans.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither of the Sellers
nor any other company or entity, which
together with either of the Sellers has at any time constituted a member of
the
Sellers’ "controlled group" or "affiliated service group" (within the meaning of
Sections 4001(a)(14) and/or (b) of the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act
of 1974, as amended ("ERISA")
and/or
Sections 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code")
(such
group or groups and each member thereof hereinafter referred to individually
and
collectively as the "Group")),
has
at any time adopted, sponsored or maintained, has any liability for or is a
fiduciary with respect to, or has any present or future obligation to contribute
to or make payment under, or has or is making contributions or payments under,
(i) any employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) regardless
of whether such plan is actually covered by ERISA (including any Employee
Welfare Benefit Plan or Employee Pension Plan, as defined in ERISA), or (ii)
any
other benefit plan, program, policy, practice, contract or arrangement of any
kind whatsoever (whether for the benefit of present, former, retired or future
employees, officers, directors, managers, consultants or each of independent
contractors of either of the Sellers or any member of the Group, or for the
benefit of any other person or persons) including, without limitation, with
respect to disability, relocation, child care, educational assistance, deferred
compensation, pension, retirement, profit sharing, thrift, savings, stock
ownership, stock bonus, restricted stock, health, dental, medical, life,
hospitalization, stock purchase, stock option, incentive, bonus, sabbatical
leave, vacation, severance, cafeteria, performance award, stock or stock-related
awards, fringe benefits or other contribution, benefit or payment of any kind,
whether formal or informal, oral or written, funded or unfunded and whether
or
not legally binding, or (iii) any employment, consulting, service or other
contract or agreement of any kind whatsoever (collectively, "Employee
Plans").
Neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group has any plan or commitment,
whether legally binding or not, to establish any new Employee Plan, to modify
any Employee Plan, or to enter into any Employee Plan, nor do they have any
intention or commitment to do any of the foregoing.
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(b) Documentation.
Each of
the Sellers and all members of the Group have provided to Buyer (i) correct
and
complete copies of all documents embodying or relating to each Employee Plan
including all amendments thereto and copies of all forms of agreement and
enrollment used therewith, and all trusts, group annuity contracts, insurance
policies or other funding media in connection with these Employee Plans; (ii)
the most recent annual reports (Series 5500 and all schedules thereto), if
any,
required under ERISA or the Code in connection with each Employee Plan or
related trust; and (iii) the most recent Internal Revenue Service ("IRS")
determination letter, opinion letter and rulings relating to each Employee
Plan.
Except as required to comply with applicable law or as otherwise required by
this Agreement, no plan amendments have been adopted, no changes to the
documents have been made, and no such amendments or changes shall be adopted
or
made prior to the Closing Date and since the date such documents were supplied
to the Buyer.
(c) Qualified
Status and Current Determination Letter.
Each
Employee Plan which is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code
and
each trust intended to qualify under Section 501(a) of the Code has received
a
favorable determination letter from the IRS with respect to each such Employee
Plan as to its qualified status under the Code, including all amendments to
the
Code effected by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and subsequent legislation enacted
through 2001, and neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group knows
or
has reason to know why each such Employee Plan or trust should not continue
to
be so qualified.
(d) Employee
Plan Compliance.
Except
as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Disclosure Schedule, (i) each Employee
Plan
has been established and maintained in all material respects in accordance
with
its terms and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, orders, rules
and regulations including, without limitation, ERISA and the Code, and no
communication has been received from a governmental authority asserting that
an
Employee Plan is not in compliance with applicable laws, statutes, orders,
rules
and regulations; (ii) no prohibited transaction (within the meaning of Section
4975 of the Code or Section 406 of ERISA) has occurred with respect to any
Employee Plan; (iii) there are no actions, suits, claims, or governmental agency
action or investigation pending or threatened (other than routine claims for
benefits) against any Employee Plan or against the assets of any Employee Plan,
and neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group have any reason to expect
such an action, suit, claim, or governmental agency action or investigation
to
arise; (iv) each Employee Plan can be amended, terminated or otherwise
discontinued before or after the Closing Date in accordance with its terms,
without liability to either of the Sellers, any member of the Group or the
Buyer
(other than ordinary administration expenses or Liabilities typically incurred
in a termination event); (v) there are no audits, inquiries or proceedings
pending or threatened by the IRS or Department of Labor ("DOL") with respect
to
any Employee Plan; (vi) neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group
is
subject to any penalty or tax with respect to any Employee Plan under Section
402(i) of ERISA or Sections 4975 through 4980 of the Code; and (vii) neither
of
the Sellers nor any member of the Group has engaged in a transaction that could
be subject to Section 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA.
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(e) No
Pension Plans.
Neither
of the Sellers nor any members of the Group have ever maintained, established,
sponsored, participated in or contributed to any employee pension benefit plan
(as defined Section 3(2) of ERISA) which was, or is, subject to Part 3 of
Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA, Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code,
and neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group has incurred, or expects
to incur, any liability under Title IV of ERISA.
(f) No
Multiemployer Plans.
At no
time has either of the Sellers or any member of the Group sponsored, maintained,
contributed to, had any obligation to contribute to, or incurred, or expects
to
incur, any liability regarding any multiemployer plan (as defined in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA).
(g) No
Retiree Benefits.
Neither
of the Sellers nor any member of the Group maintains, sponsors, contributes
to,
or has any obligation to any retired or former employee of either of the Sellers
with respect to the provision of any disability (long or short term),
hospitalization, medical, dental or life insurance benefits, whether insured
or
self-insured, or coverage under any employee welfare benefit plan (within the
meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA) or any similar benefit plan maintained by
either of the Sellers or any member of the Group, other than as required under
Section 4980B of the Code or Part 6 of Title I of ERISA or any similar state
law. Neither of the Sellers nor any member of the Group have represented,
promised or contracted (whether in oral or written form) to an employee (either
individually or to employees as a group) that such employee(s) would be provided
with life insurance, medical or other employee benefits upon their retirement
or
termination of employment, except to the extent required by statute.
(h) Compliance
with COBRA.
Each of
the Sellers and all member of the Group have complied with all notice and
continuation of health care coverage requirements under Section 4980B of the
Code and Part 6 of Title I of ERISA or any applicable state law.
(i) No
Foreign Plans.
Neither
of the Sellers nor any member of the Group maintains, sponsors, has any
obligation or liability to or provides or otherwise makes available retirement
or deferred benefits of any kind whatsoever under any benefit plan or Employee
Plan established or maintained outside of the United States.
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(j) Effect
of Transactions.
The
execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby will not (either alone or upon the occurrence
of
any additional or subsequent events) constitute an event under any Employee
Plan, trust or loan that will or may result in any payment (whether of severance
pay or otherwise), acceleration, forgiveness of indebtedness, vesting,
distribution, increase in benefits or obligation to fund benefits with respect
to any Employee Benefit Plan. No payment or benefit which will or may be made
by
either of the Sellers, any member of the Group or the Buyer as a result of
the
execution of this Agreement and consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby will be characterized as a parachute payment (within the meaning of
Section 280G of the Code).
2.25 Investment
Representations.
(a)
MediConnect is an "Accredited Investor", as that term is defined under Section
501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"),
by virtue of the fact that the Stockholder, its only equity owner, is an
accredited investor. MediConnect is not a broker or dealer registered with
the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
or
an entity engaged in a business that would require it to be so registered.
(b)
Prior
to the date hereof and the Closing Date, MediConnect has had full opportunity
to
ask questions of and receive answers from AMAC and its officers and authorized
represen-ta-tives regarding the merits of an investment in the AMAC Shares.
MediConnect confirms that it does not desire to receive any further information.
MediConnect has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business
matters so as to be able to evaluate the merits and risks of acquiring the
AMAC
Shares.
(c)
MediConnect acknowledges that the AMAC Shares have not been registered under
the
Act or the securities laws of any state, are exempt from such registration
and
are being issued in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Act, specifically Rule
506
promulgated under Regulation D, and in reliance on MediConnect's representations
and warranties contained herein. MediConnect has not received any general
solicitation or general advertising regarding the acquisition of the
MedicConnect Shares. MediConnect acknowledges that the AMAC Shares cannot be
resold unless they are registered under the Act or exemption from registration
is available.
(d)
MediConnect represents and warrants that the AMAC Shares are being acquired
by
it for its own account, for investment purposes and not with a view to
distribu-tion or resale, nor with the intention of sale, transfer or other
disposition, in whole or any part for any particular price, or at any particular
time, or upon the happening of any particular event or circum-stance.
MediConnect agrees to hold the AMAC Shares indefinitely unless they are
subsequently registered under the Act, or an exemption from such registration
is
available, and acknowledges that AMAC will require an opinion of counsel, as
a
condition of any sale or transfer, that registration is not required under
the
Act or applicable state securities laws. Certificates to be issued will bear
a
legend indicating that the AMAC Shares have not been registered under the Act
and are subject to restrictions on transferability.
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Section
3. Representations
and Warranties of Buyer.
Buyer
represents and warrants to each of the Sellers and the Principals that each
of
the following statements is true and correct as of the date hereof:
3.1 Organization.
Buyer
is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the
laws of its jurisdiction of organization, with full power and authority to
conduct its business and to own and operate its assets and properties as
presently conducted and operated.
3.2 Authorization;
Validity of Agreement.
Buyer
has the right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and
each of the other Purchase Documents to which it is a party (the "Buyer
Purchase Documents")
and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to make the
representations set forth herein and therein. The execution and delivery of
the
Buyer Purchase Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by Buyer and no other
proceedings on the part of Buyer are necessary to authorize the Buyer Purchase
Documents or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. Each of the Buyer Purchase Documents have been duly and validly
executed by Buyer and constitute the valid and binding agreement of Buyer,
enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as such
enforceability may be subject to or limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws, now or hereafter in effect,
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally. The
AMAC Shares,
when issued, shall be validly issued, non-assessable and fully paid shares
of
AMAC's common stock..
3.3 Consents
and Approvals; No Violation.
The
execution, performance and delivery by Buyer of the Buyer Purchase Documents
and
the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
and compliance by Buyer with the provisions hereto and thereto do not and will
not: (a) conflict with or breach any provision of the Certificate of
Incorporation of Buyer; (b) violate or breach in any respect any provision
of,
or constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or
both
would constitute a default) under, any of the terms, covenants, conditions
or
provisions of, or give rise to a right to terminate or accelerate or increase
the amount of payment due under, any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed
of
trust, license, franchise, permit, lease, contract, agreement or other
instrument, commitment or obligation to which Buyer is a party, or by which
Buyer or any of its properties or assets may be bound; (c) require Buyer to
make
any filing or registration with, or obtain any other permit, authorization,
consent or approval of, any governmental or regulatory authority; (d) violate
any order, writ, injunction, decree, judgment, or ruling of any court or
governmental authority applicable to Buyer or any of its assets; or (e) violate
any statute, law, rule or regulation applicable to Buyer.
3.4 AMAC
Shares.
Subject
to the provisions of Rule 144 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, MediConnect shall have the right to sell the AMAC Shares
beginning one (1) year following the Closing Date. Subject to the accuracy
of
MediConnect's representations set forth in Section 2.25, the issuance of the
AMAC Shares will not violate any applicable securities laws.
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Section
4. Covenants
of the Parties.
In order
to induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby, each
of
the Sellers and the Principals, hereby agrees to enter into the following
agreements and covenants, and acknowledges that the following agreements and
covenants are an essential inducement to Buyer's decision to enter into this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and that any
breach thereof shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement
(subject to the applicable cure period expressly provided for
below):
4.1 Employee
Matters.
(a) Nothing
in this Agreement shall confer upon any employee of the either Seller the right
to employment with Buyer after the Closing Date. Buyer shall offer employment
to
all the of the Sellers’ current employees as listed on Schedule 2.19(a) hereto
(all such employees accepting such offer are hereinafter referred to as the
"Transferred
Employees"),
at no
less than the base wage rates set forth on Schedule 2.19(a) hereto and no less
favorable terms as set forth on Schedule 2.19(a) hereto, and on such other
terms
to be established by Buyer in its sole discretion. Buyer shall have no
Liabilities with respect to either of the Sellers’ employees or independent
contractors for periods prior to any such person becoming employees of, or
independent contractors to, Buyer, including, but not limited to, Liabilities
for wages, bonuses, vacation pay and employee benefits of any kind, and each
of
the Sellers shall be solely liable, jointly and severally, for the payment
of
any such Liabilities.
(b) Except
to
the extent specifically set forth in Section 4.1 of the Disclosure Schedule
hereto, Buyer is not assuming and the Sellers shall remain liable, jointly
and
severally, for all Liabilities arising out of or in any way related to (i)
all
amounts required to be paid pursuant to any Employment Agreements, Retention
Agreements and any other similar agreements between either Seller and any of
such Seller’s employees, subject to and in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in such agreements; (ii) any and all severance or
termination costs that arise with respect to employees of either Seller
terminated from employment with such Seller on or before the Closing Date (or
whose notice of termination was delivered prior to such date); (iii) any claims
by any employee of either Seller relating to a termination or deemed termination
on or prior to the Closing Date as a result of the transactions contemplated
by
this Agreement; (iv) any claims by any Seller's employees who refuse Buyer’s
offer of employment; (v) any workers’ compensation claims by any Transferred
Employee for injuries or illnesses incurred, sustained or resulting from
work-related exposures or conditions prior to such Transferred Employee’s
employment date with Buyer, if any (regardless of whether the claim related
thereto is filed before or after the Closing Date); (vi) claims for any benefits
accruing, or with respect to occurrences commencing, on or before the Closing
Date under any Seller's benefit plans, including, but not limited to, (A)
hospital benefits or any confinements that commenced on or before the Closing
Date, including any covered charges of health care professionals relating to
such confinements, (B) short-term and long-term disability benefits, if any,
for
disabilities that commenced on or before the Closing Date for the period that
each of such affected individuals remain disabled, (C) life and survivor income
benefits, if any, for deaths that occur on or prior to the Closing Date, (D)
all
benefits that are being, or may be, paid to, or with respect to, any of such
employees who are on long-term or short-term disability or medical, family,
personal or other leaves of absence as of the Closing Date, or who go on
short-term, long-term, medical, family, personal or other leaves of absence
after the Closing Date as a result of any injury, illness or other factor
occurring on or prior to the Closing Date pursuant to the terms of such Seller
benefit plans as in effect immediately prior to the Closing Date (including
any
subsequent benefit increases); (E) benefits under any "spending account" or
similar arrangement under any "cafeteria plan" (as defined in Section 125 of
the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) with respect to salary reduction
elections made prior to the Closing Date, (F) benefits under all other benefit
plans of either Seller which accrue on or before the Closing Date; (vii) any
independent contractor agreement or relationship to or involving either Seller
entered into prior to the Closing Date; (viii) other acts or omissions occurring
or otherwise attributable to the period on or before the Closing Date with
respect to the employment of, termination of employment of, provision of
benefits to, and/or compensation of any of the Sellers’ employees, including,
but not limited to, any personal injury, discrimination, wage/hour, family
and
medical leave, mass layoff, plant closing, harassment, wrongful discharge,
or
other wrongful employment practice, unfair labor practice, claims for benefits
(including claims arising under ERISA or workers’ compensation laws), or other
violation of, or obligations under, any labor, employment or benefits law;
and
(ix) all wages and salaries of the Sellers’ employees for work performed or
services rendered by such employees on or prior to the Closing Date. The parties
hereto acknowledge and agree that, except with respect to those benefit plans
listed on Section 4.1 of the Disclosure Schedule (the “Assumed
Plans”),
as of
the Closing Date, the Transferred Employees will cease accruing benefits under
and shall cease participation in all of the Sellers’ benefit plans. Buyer shall
not have any liability or obligations of any nature, whether known or unknown,
absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due,
arising out of relating to either Seller being, or being deemed to be, a joint
employer or part of a single employer group.
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(c) The
Buyer
shall not adopt, assume or otherwise become responsible for, either primarily
or
as a successor employer, any assets or Liabilities of any Employee Plans,
employee benefit plans, arrangements, commitments or policies currently provided
by either Seller or by any member of the Group and each Seller shall remain
solely liable for any Liability related to Employee Plans or other employee
benefit plans, arrangements, commitments or policies, except that Buyer shall
assume all obligations under the Assumed Plans for periods beginning after
the
Closing Date; and if and to the extent that the Buyer is deemed by law or
otherwise to be liable as a successor employer for such purposes, each of the
Sellers and the Principals shall, jointly and severally, indemnify the Buyer
for
the full and complete costs, fees and other Liabilities which result. Each
Seller shall honor and be solely responsible for all Liabilities under such
Seller’s benefit plans.
(d) Neither
Seller shall take any action, including, but not limited to, offering employment
with such Seller, to induce Transferred Employees not to accept employment
with
Buyer.
(e) To
the
extent permitted by law, as soon as reasonably practicable after the date
hereof, each Seller will provide to Buyer the necessary employee data, including
personnel and benefits information, maintained with respect to the Transferred
Employees by such Seller or by its independent contractors, such as insurance
companies and actuaries, in order to facilitate benefit and payroll transition
for the Transferred Employees. The obligations set forth above shall be subject
to a ten (10) day cure period from receipt by Sellers of a written notice of
a
breach of such obligations. After the date hereof, each Seller shall cooperate
and provide Buyer with reasonable assistance in connection with the
establishment of any applicable employee benefit plans and programs and shall
cooperate with the Buyer in assisting the Transferred Employees in rolling
over
amounts attributable to their participation in each Seller’s defined
contribution plan(s) into any comparable defined contribution retirement plan
that may be established by the Buyer.
(f) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in Section 6 hereof, each of the Sellers
and
the Principals shall, jointly and severally, pay and shall assume, indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Buyer from and against and in respect of any and
all
losses, damages, claims for benefits, Liabilities, taxes, and sanctions that
arise under the Section 4980B of the Code, or Part 6 of Title I of ERISA or
any
similar state law (individually and collectively "COBRA"),
interest and penalties, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation,
disbursements and reasonable legal fees incurred in connection with any action,
suit, proceeding, claim, appeal, demand, assessment, or judgment) imposed upon,
incurred by, or assessed against Buyer and any of its employees arising by
reason of or relating to any failure of Administaff Companies II, L.P.
(“Administaff”) or either Seller to comply with the continuation health care
coverage provisions of COBRA which failure occurred with respect to any current
or prior employee of such Seller or any qualified beneficiary of such employee
(as defined in COBRA) prior to the Closing Date or as otherwise required as
a
result of either Seller’s dissolution and/or termination of its group health
plan or plans or any other transactions or matters contemplated by this
Agreement. The obligations set forth above shall be subject to a ten (10) day
cure period from receipt by Sellers of a written notice of a breach of such
obligations. In particular, if and to the extent that the Buyer is deemed by
law
or otherwise to be liable as a successor employer for such COBRA purposes,
each
of the Sellers and the Principals shall, jointly and severally, indemnify the
Buyer for the full and complete costs, fees and other Liabilities which
result.
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(g) In
respect of grievances or labor claims of Transferred Employees to the extent
relating to their employment by either Seller including, without limitation,
any
such grievances or labor claims filed before state or local authorities for
which payment has not been made prior to the Closing Date, each Seller shall
retain responsibility and liability for all amounts due with respect thereto
including, without limitation, the payment of any amounts in the nature of
back
pay or employee compensation, and any state or federal taxes in connection
with
such back pay or employee compensation, and each of the Sellers and the
Principals shall, jointly and severally, indemnify the Buyer with respect to
any
such Liabilities. The obligations set forth above shall be subject to a ten
(10)
day cure period from receipt by Sellers of a written notice of a breach of
such
obligations. Handling of such grievances and labor claims shall be at the
Sellers’ cost and expense. Buyer shall have sole responsibility and liability
for any labor claims of Transferred Employees that relate to their employment
with Buyer.
(h) Nothing
in this Section 4.1 shall limit the at will nature of the employment of the
Transferred Employees or the right of Buyer to alter or terminate any employee
benefit plan, program or arrangement.
(i) Immediately
following the Closing Date, each of the Sellers shall direct and cause
Administaff to, and all members of the Group shall each, terminate, effective
as
of the day immediately preceding the Closing Date, any and all Employee Plans,
except for the Assumed Plans. Buyer shall receive from each Seller evidence
that
all tax qualified Employee Plans (other than those which are Assumed Plans)
have
been terminated by Administaff and all members of the Group pursuant to
resolutions of each such entity’s board of directors (the form and substance of
such resolutions being subject to the review and approval of Buyer), effective
as of the day immediately preceding the Closing Date. The obligations set forth
above shall be subject to a ten (10) day cure period from receipt by Sellers
of
a written notice of a breach of such obligations. Each of the Sellers shall
direct and cause Administaff and each member of the Group to submit, or have
submitted on its behalf, to the Internal Revenue Service an application for
determination of the tax-qualified status upon its termination of each Employee
Plan which is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code and each
trust intended to qualify under Section 501(a) of the Code. The obligations
set
forth above shall be subject to a ten (10) day cure period from receipt by
Sellers of a written notice of a breach of such obligations. Each such
application shall be (i) submitted as soon as administratively possible
following the Closing Date, and (ii) paid for (including all related legal,
administrative and other costs and expenses) solely by each such Seller. Each
of
the Sellers shall periodically notify Buyer of the status of each such
submission and shall provide Buyer with a copy of each determination letter,
if
and when received. Each of the Sellers shall direct and cause Administaff and
all members of the Group to operate and maintain the Employee Plans in all
respects in accordance with its terms and in compliance with all applicable
laws, statutes, orders, rules and regulations including, without limitation,
ERISA and the Code, until all amounts are distributed from such Employee
Plan.
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(j) each
Seller shall retain responsibility and liability for all amounts or claims
arising out of the agreement with Administaff and resulting out of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without
limitation, the transfer of each Seller's employees to Buyer or the cessation
of
employment of any such employee, and each of the Sellers and the Principals
shall, jointly and severally, indemnify the Buyer with respect to any such
Liabilities. It is understood and agreed that Sellers shall not be responsible
or liable for any liabilities or claims arising out of the agreement with
Administaff which (i) relate to the operation of the Business after the Closing
Date, and (ii) not resulting out of the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
4.2 Non-disclosure
of Confidential Information.
Neither
the Sellers, the Principals, nor any affiliate thereof, shall divulge,
communicate, or use to the detriment of the Buyer or for the benefit of any
other Person, or misuse in any way, any confidential information pertaining
to
the Business or the Purchased Assets. For purposes hereof, "confidential
information" means information, including but not limited to, technical or
non
technical data, a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method,
technique, drawing, process, marketing methods or data, financial data, or
list
of actual or potential customers or suppliers, that: (i) is sufficiently secret
to derive economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known
to
other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
(ii)
is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstance to maintain
its secrecy or confidentiality.
4.3 Non-solicitation
of Employees.
Until
the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date (the "Non-Solicitation
Period"),
neither the Sellers,
the
Principals,
nor any affiliate thereof, shall, directly or indirectly, for itself or for
any
other person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other entity,
attempt to employ or enter into any contractual arrangement with any employee
or
former employee of either of the Sellers, unless such employee or former
employee has not been employed by Buyer for a period in excess of one
year.
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4.4 Non-Competition. Until
the
fifth anniversary of the Closing Date (the "Non-Compete
Period"),
neither the Sellers, the Principals, nor any affiliate thereof, shall directly
or indirectly, engage in the Business or any business comparable to or
competitive with the Business, or have any interest in or engage in any
transaction with, any sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation (other
than
the Buyer or any of its affiliates) or business or any other person or entity
(whether as an employee, officer, director, partner agent, security holder,
creditor, consultant or otherwise) that directly or indirectly engages in the
Business (or any aspect thereof), or any business comparable to or competitive
with the Business, in the states of Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or New York; provided, however,
that
nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prevent or restrict the Sellers,
the
Principals, or their affiliates, from owning up to 1% of the shares of any
class
of capital stock of any corporation whose shares are listed on a national
securities exchange or are regularly traded in the over-the-counter market
so
long as neither the Sellers, the Principals, nor their respective affiliates
actively participate or engage in the conduct of the business of any such other
corporation.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, it is understood and
agreed that the Principals may continue their "NeedMyDoctor" business as
currently being conducted, as long as NeedMyDoctor does not enter into the
TAS
Business or the PhoneScreen Business and as long such continuation does not
otherwise breach any of their obligations under this Agreement. For the sake
of
clarity, it is hereby understood and agreed that certain NeedMyDoctor customers
utilize various providers of telephone answering services. The Principals hereby
agree that they will, and will cause NeedMyDoctor to, refer all such customers
who are seeking a provider of telephone answering services to the Buyer or
its
affiliates. In addition, it is hereby understood and agreed, that NeedMyDoctor
shall not refer any of its customers to a provider of telephone answering
services other than the Buyer or its affiliates (provided, however, that if
after such initial referral, a customer requests a referral to a service
provider in the same geographical region as the cutomer, and neither Buyer
nor
its affiliates provide such service in such region, the Principals may then
refer such customer to another regional service provider), and that any such
referral shall be deemed to be a breach of the provisions of this Section
4.4.
Each
of
the Sellers and the Principals acknowledge that the provisions of Sections
4.3
and 4.4, and the period of time, geographic area and scope and type of
restrictions on its activities set forth in Section 4.3 and 4.4, are reasonable
and necessary for the protection of Buyer and are an essential inducement to
Buyer's entering into the transaction documents to which it is a party and
consummating the transactions contemplated thereby. If, at the time of
enforcement of Sections 4.3 or 4.4, a court shall hold that the period of time,
geographic area or scope or type of restrictions set forth in Sections 4.3
or
4.4 are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, the parties hereto
agree
that the maximum period of time, geographic area or scope or type of
restrictions deemed reasonable under such circumstances by such court shall
be
substituted for the stated period of time, geographic area or scope or type
of
restrictions set forth in Sections 4.3 and 4.4.
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4.5 Public
Statements.
From
and after the date hereof neither Buyer, on the one hand, nor the Sellers or
the
Principals, on the other hand, shall, or permit any affiliate thereof to, either
make, issue or release any press release or any oral or written public
announcement or statement concerning or with respect to, or acknowledgment
of
the existence of, or reveal the terms, conditions and status of the transactions
contemplated hereby, without the prior written consent of the other party or
parties hereto, as the case may be (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed), unless such announcement is required by law or a
governmental authority, in which case the other parties shall be given notice
of
such requirement prior to such announcement and the parties shall consult with
each other as to the scope and substance of such disclosure. Notwithstanding
the
foregoing, the Sellers and the Principals understand and agree that Buyer's
ultimate parent company will file a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby,
which shall disclose the items as required by such Form 8-K.
4.6 Use
of
Name.
As of
the Closing Date, MediConnect shall cease using the name “MediConnect”, and
shall (i) file an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation within two
business days of the Closing Date, changing its name to Xxxxx Enterprises,
Inc.,
and (ii) terminate any and all of its assumed name filings. As of the Closing
Date, Phone Screen shall cease using the name “Phone Screen” or words similar
thereto, and (i) shall file an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation
with two business days of the Closing Date, changing its name to Lifshitz
Enterprises, Inc., (ii) terminate any and all of its assumed name
filings.
Any
future payments due hereunder shall be made to Sellers under their new names,
as
such corporate name may be amended from time to time.
4.7 Purchase
Price Allocation.
For tax
reporting purposes, the Purchase Price shall be allocated among the Sellers,
the
Purchased Assets and the goodwill of the Business in accordance with the mutual
agreement of the parties, such allocation to be set forth in writing prior
to
the Closing Date. For tax reporting purposes, Buyer and each of the Sellers
agree to report the transactions contemplated under this Agreement in a manner
consistent with the terms of this Agreement (including, without limitation,
the
agreed upon purchase price allocation) and neither will take any position
inconsistent herewith in any tax related (i) return, (ii) refund claim, or
(iii)
litigation.
4.8 Other
Actions.
Each of
the parties hereto hereby agree that from and after the date hereof they shall
use all reasonable efforts to: (i) take, or cause to be taken, all actions,
(ii)
do, or cause to be done, all things, and (iii) execute and deliver all such
documents, instruments and other papers, as in each case may be necessary,
proper or advisable under applicable laws, or reasonably required in order
to
carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and to consummate and
make
effective the transactions contemplated hereby, and to vest in Buyer title
to
the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Liens. In addition, each of the
Sellers and the Principals will cooperate with Buyer and use their best efforts
to cause the conditions to Buyer's obligation to close the transactions
contemplated hereunder to be satisfied (including, without limitation, the
execution and delivery of all agreements contemplated hereunder to be executed
and delivered) on or prior to the Closing Date.
The
obligations set forth above shall be subject to a ten (10) day cure period
from
receipt by Sellers of a written notice of a breach of such
obligations.
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4.9 Payment
of Payables.
Following the Closing Date, each of the Sellers will promptly pay any
outstanding Payables relating to their respective operations, but in no event
later than 15 days from the Closing Date.
The
obligations set forth above shall be subject to a ten (10) day cure period
from
receipt by Sellers of a written notice of a breach of such
obligations.
4.10 Gross
Revenues Statements.
As soon
as reasonably practicable, but no later than forty-five (45) days after the
Closing Date, each of the Sellers shall provide to Buyer with (i) unaudited
balance sheets of each Seller as of November 30, 2006, and unaudited statements
of income of each Seller for the 11 month period ended November 30, 2006
(collectively, the "2006
Financial Statements"),
together with a compilation report of the Sellers' independent accountants
with
respect to such 2006 Financial Statements, and (ii) a statement of each such
Sellers' Gross Revenues for the period beginning December 1, 2006 through
December 31, 2006, in each case prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. Each of the Sellers and the
Principals shall cooperate fully with the Buyer’s designated registered
independent accounting firm in connection with the review of the 2006 Financial
Statements, and shall cooperate fully with the Buyers in connection with the
preparation of other financial information required by the Buyer in connection
with any of the Buyer’s ultimate parents’ filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Buyer
shall cooperate with Sellers to the extent necessary with respect to the
production of the above referenced information, and Sellers' shall not be
responsible for a breach of this Section to the extent such breach is caused
by
Buyer's failure to provide Sellers with the information necessary, and which
is
in Buyer's control, to provide the above required information.
4.11 Discharge
of Liabilities; Sales Taxes.
Other
than the Assumed Liabilities, each Seller shall, and each of the Principals
shall cause each Seller to, perform and discharge all Liabilities relating
to
the Business or the Purchased Assets, as required under the terms and conditions
with respect to such Liabilities. The obligations set forth above shall be
subject to a ten (10) day cure period from receipt by Sellers of a written
notice of a breach of such obligations. Each of the Sellers and the Principals
shall be jointly and severally liable for all sales taxes and other charges
relating to the Purchased Assets in connection with any sales tax audit or
other
taxes due for any period prior to the Closing. Each of the Sellers and the
Principals shall jointly and severally liable indemnify the Buyer with respect
to any Damages (as hereinafter defined) due to the failure of either Seller
to
discharge any such Liabilities in accordance with this Section.
4.12 Assigned
Contracts.
To the
extent any Assigned Contract for which assignment to Buyer as provided herein
is
not permitted without consent of another party, this Agreement shall not
constitute an assignment thereof if such assignment would constitute a breach
thereof. Each of the Sellers, the Principals and the Buyer agree to use
reasonably commercial efforts to obtain consent of such other party to the
assignment of any such Assigned Contract to Buyer in all cases in which such
consent is required for such assignment. Until such consent is obtained or
if it
is not obtained, each of the Sellers and the Principals shall cooperate with
Buyer in any reasonable arrangement (such as by agency or sublicense) designed
to provide the Buyer with the economic benefits under such relevant
contract.
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4.13 Notice
of Sales or Purchase of Business Assets.
Sellers
and Principals hereby acknowledge that Buyer intends to file, within ten (10)
days of the Closing Date, Form CBS-1 Notice of Sale or Purchase of Business
Assets with the Illinois Department of Revenue, with respect to each of the
Sellers, and each of the Sellers and Principals hereby agrees that it shall
cooperate with Buyer in the preparation and filing of such notices. In the
event
that at any time following the submission of such notices, the Illinois
Department of Revenue notifies Buyer that is to (i) withhold or set aside any
amounts, or (ii) remit any amounts to the State of Illinois, then Sellers and
Principals shall cause such amounts to (A) in the case of (i), be placed in
escrow within five (5) business days of such notification pursuant to an escrow
agreement between the Buyer, each of the Sellers and Sellers' counsel as escrow
agent, it being understood that the escrow agreement shall have such customary
terms and conditions as attached hereto as Exhibit
G,
or (B)
in the case of (ii), remit such amounts as directed by such notification. In
the
event that Sellers' counsel does not agree to enter into such escrow agreement,
Buyer shall select an escrow agent. Any amounts placed into escrow shall only
be
released following receipt of written notice to Buyer by the Illinois Department
of Revenue of its final determination as to any amounts due to it, as follows:
any amounts due to the Illinois Department of Revenue shall be released to
it in
order to satisfy such liabilities, and the balance shall be released to the
Sellers in accordance with their written instructions.
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5. Survival
of Representations and Warranties.
5.1 Survival
of Representations and Warranties of the Sellers and the
Principals.
Notwithstanding any right of Buyer to fully investigate the affairs of each
Seller and notwithstanding any knowledge of facts determined or determinable
by
Buyer pursuant to such investigation or right of investigation, Buyer has the
right to rely fully upon the representations and warranties of each of the
Sellers and the Principals contained in this Agreement or in any other Purchase
Document. All such representations and warranties shall survive the execution
and delivery of this Agreement until the third anniversary hereof, (other than
the representations and warranties contained in Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
2.5, 2.7, 2.19, 2.24 and 2.25, which representation shall survive the execution
and delivery of this Agreement without any time limitations. Covenants shall
be
binding and shall survive in accordance with their respective
terms.
5.2 Survival
of Representations and Warranties of Buyer.
Notwithstanding any right of each of the Sellers and the Principals fully to
investigate the affairs of Buyer and notwithstanding any knowledge of facts
determined or determinable by each of the Sellers or the Principals pursuant
to
such investigation or right of investigation, each of the Sellers and the
Principals have the right to rely fully upon the representations and warranties
of Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any other Purchase Document. All
such
representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of
this
Agreement until the third anniversary of the Closing Date. Covenants shall
be
binding and shall survive in accordance with their respective
terms.
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Section
6. Indemnification.
6.1 Indemnification
by the Sellers and the Principals.
Each of
the Sellers and the Principals shall, jointly and severally, indemnify and
defend Buyer, AMAC and each of their respective officers, directors, employees,
shareholders, agents, advisors or representatives (each, a "Buyer
Indemnitee")
against, and hold each Buyer Indemnitee harmless from, any loss, liability,
obligation, deficiency, damage or expense including, without limitation,
interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys' and consultants' fees and
disbursements (collectively, "Damages"),
that
any Buyer Indemnitee may suffer or incur based upon, arising out of, relating
to
or in connection with any of the following (whether or not in connection with
any third party claim):
(a) any
breach of any representation or warranty made by either of the Sellers or,
either of the Principals, contained in this Agreement or in any other Purchase
Document or in respect of any third party claim made based upon facts alleged
which, if true, would constitute any such breach;
(b) Any
failure by any of the Sellers or the Principals to perform or to comply with
any
covenant or condition required to be performed or complied with by such Seller
or such Principal contained in this Agreement or in any other Purchase
Document;
(c) the
ownership or operation of the Business or the Purchased Assets prior to the
Closing Date; or
(d) the
ownership or operation of the Excluded Assets.
6.2 Indemnification
by Buyer.
Buyer
shall indemnify and defend each of the Sellers and each of Sellers’ respective
officers, managers, employees, members, agents, advisors or representatives
(each, a "Seller
Indemnitee")
against, and hold each Seller Indemnitee harmless from, any Damages that such
Seller Indemnitee may suffer or incur arising from, related to or in connection
with any of the following:
(a) any
breach of any representation or warranty made by Buyer contained in this
Agreement or in any other Purchase Document or in respect of any third party
claim made based upon facts alleged which, if true, would constitute any such
breach;
(b) Buyer's
failure to perform or to comply with any covenant or condition required to
be
performed or complied with by Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any other
Purchase Document; or
(c) the
ownership or operation of the Business or the Purchased assets, to extent
relating to activities of the Buyer after the Closing Date, except with respect
to Damages relating to or arising out of the negligence, gross negligence or
willful misconduct of the Principals.
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6.3 Indemnification
Procedures.
(a) Any
party
seeking indemnification hereunder with respect to a claim not involving a third
party, shall notify the indemnifying party in writing of such claim, including
a
detailed accounting describing with specificity the amount of Damages claimed,
and the indemnifying party shall have fifteen (15) days to respond to such
claims. During such fifteen (15) day period, any payments due to Sellers by
Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or the Management Employment Agreements shall
be tolled to the extent of the Damages so claimed. Promptly after notice to
an
indemnified party of any claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding,
including any actions or proceedings by a third party (hereafter referred to
as
"Proceeding"
or
"Proceedings"),
involving any Damage referred to in sections 6.1 and 6.2, such indemnified
party
shall, if a claim for indemnification in respect thereof is to be made against
an indemnifying party pursuant to this Section 6, give written notice to the
indemnifying party, setting forth in reasonable detail the nature thereof and
the basis upon which such party seeks indemnification hereunder; provided,
however,
that
the failure of any indemnified party to give such notice shall not relieve
the
indemnifying party of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent that
the
indemnifying party is actually prejudiced by the failure to give such
notice.
(b) In
the
case of any Proceeding by a third party against an indemnified party, the
indemnifying party shall, upon notice as provided above, have the right at
its
expense to promptly and diligently assume the defense thereof, with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, and, after notice from the
indemnifying party to the indemnified party of its assumption of the defense
thereof, the indemnifying party shall not be liable to such indemnified party
for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the indemnified party
in connection with the defense thereof or for any amounts paid or foregone
by
the indemnified party as a result of any settlement or compromise thereof that
is effected by the indemnified party (without the prior written consent of
the
indemnifying party).
(c) Anything
in this Section 6 notwithstanding, if both the indemnifying party and the
indemnified party are named as parties or subject to such Proceeding and the
indemnified party determines with advice of counsel that there may be one or
more legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to
those available to the indemnifying party or that a material conflict of
interest between such parties may exist in respect of such Proceeding, then
upon
written notice by the indemnified party of such determination, the indemnified
party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate at its own
cost and expense in such defense by counsel of its own choice.
(d) If
the
indemnifying party assumes the defense of any such Proceeding, the indemnified
party shall cooperate fully with the indemnifying party and shall appear and
give testimony, produce documents and other tangible evidence, allow the
indemnifying party access to the books and records of the indemnified party
and
otherwise assist the indemnifying party in conducting such defense. No
indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent
to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise which does
not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or
plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect
of such claim or Proceeding. Provided that proper notice is duly given, if
the
indemnifying party shall not promptly and diligently assume the defense thereof,
then the indemnified party may respond to, contest and defend against such
Proceeding and may make in good faith any compromise or settlement with respect
thereto, and recover from the indemnifying party the entire cost and expense
thereof including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements and all amounts paid or foregone as a result of such Proceeding,
or the settlement or compromise thereof. The indemnification required hereunder
shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course
of
the investigation or defense, as and when bills or invoices are received or
loss, liability, obligation, damage or expense is actually suffered or
incurred.
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6.4 Right
to Set-Off.
Subject
to Buyer's compliance with the notification requirements set forth in the first
two sentences of Section 6.3(a) above, Buyer shall have the right, but not
the
obligation, to set-off (i) the amount of any and all Damages for which any
Seller, any Stockholder may
become liable to Buyer under any provisions of this Agreement, against any
sums
otherwise payable to either of the Sellers or, either of the Principals
hereunder, or under any other document or instrument executed and delivered
pursuant to this Agreement or contemplated hereby including, without limitation,
any amounts payable to either of the Sellers or either of the Principals
pursuant to Section 1.3(d), Section 1.6, Section 1.7 hereof or any amounts
payable to the Principals pursuant to the Management Employment Agreements;
provided, however, that with respect amounts payable under Section 1.6 and
1.7
hereof or any amounts payable pursuant to the Management Employment Agreements,
such right of set-off shall be limited to Damages arising out of third party
claims. Buyer
will not exercise any right to set-off until it has given the Sellers or the
Principals, as the case may be, not less than thirty (30) days notice within
which period the Sellers and the Principals shall have the right to either
(i)
in the case of claim between Buyer and Sellers, pay the amount of the Damages
proposed by Buyer in cash, or (ii) in the case of a third party claim, settle
such claim in full with such third party (including appropriate releases)
reasonably satisfactory to Buyer; provided,
however,
that
during such 30 day time period, any payment obligations of the Buyer under
this
Agreement or the Management Employment Agreements, to the extent the Buyer
has a
right to set-off against such payments and to the extent of the Damages claimed,
shall be tolled. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and shall
not
preclude assertion by any party hereto of any other rights or the seeking of
any
other remedies against any other party hereto. No assertion of the right of
set-off shall impair Buyer’s title in the Purchased Assets or any other of
Buyer’s rights under this Agreement.
Section
7. Miscellaneous.
7.1 Transaction
Fees and Expenses.
Each
party hereto shall bear such costs, fees and expenses as may be incurred by
it
in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby,
including each party’s respective attorney's costs and fees.
7.2 Notices.
Any
notice, demand, request or other communication which is required, called for
or
contemplated to be given or made hereunder to or upon any party hereto shall
be
deemed to have been duly given or made for all purposes: if (a) in writing
and
sent by messenger or a recognized national overnight courier service for next
day delivery with receipt therefor, or (b) sent by facsimile transmission with
a
written copy thereof sent on the same day by postage paid first-class mail
or
(c) by personal delivery to such party at the following address:
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To
Buyer:
0000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxx Xxxx 000000
Attention:
Mr. Jack Rhian
Facsimile
No.: (000) 000-0000
with
a
copy to:
Moses
& Singer LLP
The
Chrysler Building
000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx
Xxxx,
Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention:
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Facsimile
No.: (000) 000-0000
To
either
of the Sellers or the Principals:
0000
Xxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
Xxxxx and Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Facsimile
No: 000-000-0000
with
respect to each Seller and each Principal, with a copy to:
Xxxxx
X.
Xxxxxxx
Stone,
Pogrund & Xxxxx
000
Xxxxx
Xx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Facsimile
No.: (000) 000-0000
or
such
other address as either party hereto may at any time, or from time to time,
direct by notice given to the other party in accordance with this section.
The
date of giving or making of any such notice or demand shall be, in the case
of
clause (a), the date of the receipt, in the case of clause (b), the business
day
next following the date such notice or demand is sent, and in the case of clause
(c), upon delivery. A copy of any notice to either Seller or either Stockholder
shall be sent concurrently to each other Seller or Stockholder, as the case
may
be.
7.3 Amendment.
Except
as otherwise provided herein, no amendment of this Agreement shall be valid
or
effective unless in writing and signed by or on behalf of the Buyer, each of
the
Sellers and each of the Principals.
7.4 Waiver.
No
course of dealing of any party hereto, no omission, failure or delay on the
part
of any party hereto in asserting or exercising any right hereunder, and no
partial or single exercise of any right hereunder by any party hereto shall
constitute or operate as a waiver of any such right or any other right
hereunder. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless in
writing and signed by or on behalf of the party to be charged therewith. No
waiver of any provision hereof shall be deemed or construed as a continuing
waiver, as a waiver in respect of any other or subsequent breach or default
of
such provision, or as a waiver of any other provision hereof unless expressly
so
stated in writing and signed by or on behalf of the party to be charged
therewith. Buyer's receipt of information contained herein shall not be deemed
to waive any of Buyer's rights under the indemnification provisions of Section
6.
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7.5 Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted and enforced in accordance
with,
the internal laws of the State of Illinois, other than those which would defer
to the substantive laws of another jurisdiction.
7.6 Jurisdiction.
Each of
the parties hereto hereby irrevocably consents and submits to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Xxxx County, Illinois,
in connection with any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, waives any objection to
venue
in such courts and agrees that service of any summons, complaint, notice or
other process relating to such claim or dispute may be effected in the manner
provided by Section 7.2..
7.7 Remedies.
In the
event of any actual or prospective breach or default by any party hereto, the
other parties shall be entitled to equitable relief, including remedies in
the
nature of rescission, injunction and specific performance. All remedies
hereunder are cumulative and not exclusive. Nothing contained herein and no
election of any particular remedy shall be deemed to prohibit or limit any
party
from pursuing, or be deemed a waiver of the right to pursue, any other remedy
or
relief available now or hereafter existing at law or in equity (whether by
statute or otherwise) for such actual or prospective breach or default,
including the recovery of damages.
The
prevailing party in any action at law or equity shall be entitled to recover
all
litigation expenses, including deposition fees and all reasonable legal fees
from the non-prevailing party.
7.8 Severability.
The
provisions hereof are severable and if any provision of this Agreement shall
be
determined to be legally invalid, inoperative or unenforceable in any respect
by
a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remaining provisions hereof shall
not be affected, but shall, subject to the discretion of such court, remain
in
full force and effect, and any such invalid, inoperative or unenforceable
provision shall be deemed, without any further action on the part of the parties
hereto, amended and limited to the extent necessary to render such provision
valid, operative and enforceable.
7.9 Further
Assurances.
Each
party hereto covenants and agrees promptly to execute, deliver, file or record
such agreements, instruments, certificates and other documents and to perform
such other and further acts as the other party hereto may reasonably request
or
as may otherwise be necessary or proper to consummate and perfect the
transactions contemplated hereby.
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7.10 Assignment.
This
Agreement and all of the provi-sions hereof shall be binding upon and inure
to
the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs and their respective successors
and assignees; provided,
however,
that
neither of the Sellers nor the Principals shall assign any of its or their
respective rights or delegate any duties hereunder without the prior written
consent of Buyer.
7.11 No
Third Party Beneficiaries.
Nothing
contained in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is intended, or shall
be deemed, to create or confer any right, interest or remedy for the benefit
of
any Person other than as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
7.12 Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement (including all the schedules and exhibits hereto), together with
the
Exhibits, Schedules, certificates and other documentation referred to herein
or
required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof, contains the terms of
the
entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and
supersedes any and all prior agreements, commitments, understandings,
discussions, negotiations or arrangements of any nature relating
thereto.
7.13 Headings.
The
headings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience and reference
purposes only and shall be given no effect in the construction or interpretation
of this Agreement.
7.14 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and delivered by
facsimile, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Asset Purchase Agreement
as
of the date first set above.
Sellers: | AMERICAN MEDICONNECT, INC. | |
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By: | /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx |
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Title: President |
PHONE SCREEN, INC. | ||
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By: | /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx |
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Title: President |
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Principals: | By: | /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx |
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx |
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx | |
Xxxxxx Xxxxx |
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Buyer: | AMERICAN MEDICONNECT ACQUISITION CORP. | |
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Rhian | |
Name: Xxxx Rhian |
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Title: President |
American
Medical Alert Corp., a New York corporation, hereby guaranties the performance
of all of Buyer's payment obligations pursuant to this Agreement, including
pursuant to Section 6.2 hereof, and affirms all of Buyer's representations
and
warranties contained in Sections 3.1 through 3.4.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ALERT CORP. | ||
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By: | /s/ Xxxx Rhian | |
Name: Xxxx Rhian |
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Title: President |