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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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This Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as
of December 23, 1996, by and among APPLIED PHOTONIC DEVICES, INC., a Delaware
corporation with its principal place of business at 00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("Seller"), SPECTRAN CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation and
the owner of all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Seller
("SpecTran"), GENERAL CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation with its
principal place of business at 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx
00000 ("Buyer") and GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation with its
principal place of business at 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx
00000 ("GCC").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Seller engages in the business of developing, manufacturing and
marketing optical fiber cable (the "Business"); and
WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell a portion of the assets of the Business, and
Buyer wishes to purchase such assets of the Business.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual
covenants of the parties contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
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SALE OF ASSETS AND PURCHASE PRICE
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1.1 SALE OF ASSETS. Buyer hereby purchases, upon the terms and subject to
the conditions contained herein and in consideration of the Purchase Price (as
defined herein) and other good and valuable consideration, and Seller hereby
sells, delivers and transfers to Buyer the assets of Seller relating to the
Business consisting of all inventory of Seller and an amount of accounts
receivable equal to the Purchase Price (as defined below) less the amount of
inventory to be purchased hereunder (the "Assets").
1.2 NO ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES. Buyer is not assuming or agreeing to pay,
perform or discharge any obligation or liability of Seller, SpecTran, the
Assets or the Business of any nature whatsoever, whether imposed by operation of
law or otherwise, including but not limited to liabilities or obligations for
trade payables, product liability in respect of product made by Seller prior to
the Closing (whether or not sold), bank debts, attorneys fees, accounting fees,
taxes, environmental remediation or other environmental obligations, employee
benefits, severance pay, stock options and related rights, or otherwise. In no
event shall Buyer have any responsibility or obligation with respect to any such
liability or obligation.
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1.3 PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Assets (the "Purchase
Price") shall be as set forth below:
(a) An amount equal to (i) fifty percent (50%) of the Net Book Value
(as defined below) of Seller determined as of the Audit Date (as defined below)
in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP"), plus (ii) twenty percent (20%) of such Net Book Value, excluding cash
balances, less $231,000 representing an adjustment for certain work in process
inventories, plus (iii) $100,000.
(b) The estimated Purchase Price, calculated as provided in Section
1.3(a) based on Seller's unaudited balance sheet as of November 30, 1996, a true
and complete copy of which has been delivered to Buyer, is $6,278,000. The
estimated purchase will be paid as follows: $5,278,000 will be paid at the
closing to Seller's designated account and $1,000,000 will be paid into an
escrow account with Fleet Bank, N.A. pursuant to an Escrow Agreement of even
date herewith. As soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement, but
in any event within sixty (60) days after the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to
Seller audited financial statements (and related notes and schedules thereto) of
Seller as of December 31, 1996 (the "Closing Financial Statements"), together
with the report thereon of Deloitte & Touche LLP (or other independent
accounting firm selected by Buyer and reasonably acceptable to Seller) showing
the Net Book Value of Seller as of December 31, 1996 (the "Audit Date") and
stating that the Closing Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the preparation of the Financial
Statements (as defined in Section 2.7, below), with only such deviations from
GAAP or consistent application as are disclosed in the notes to the Financial
Statements.
(c) Seller will cooperate reasonably with Buyer and the independent
accounting firm in connection with the audit and preparation of the Closing
Financial Statements and the physical inventory of Seller and the Business.
Seller will provide such accounting firm with full access to Seller's books,
records, facilities and employees to the extent reasonably required to determine
Seller's financial condition, to prepare the Closing Financial Statements, and
to conduct the physical inventory.
(d) Promptly after the preparation of the Closing Financial
Statements and the calculation of Seller's Net Book Value as of the Audit Date,
Seller and Buyer will mutually calculate the final Purchase Price pursuant to
the formula set forth in Section 1.3(a) and such final Purchase Price will be
agreed to in writing. The final Purchase Price will be calculated effective as
of December 31, 1996, in accord with the Closing Financial Statements. If the
final Purchase Price is greater than the estimated Purchase Price shown in
Section 1.3(b), Buyer will pay to Seller, as an adjustment to the Purchase
Price, an amount equal to such increase. If the final Purchase Price is less
than the estimated Purchase Price shown in Section 1.3(b),
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Seller will pay to Buyer, as an adjustment to the Purchase Price, an amount
equal to such decrease.
(e) As used in this Agreement, the term "Net Book Value" will mean
the net book value of Seller determined in accordance with GAAP consistently
applied, but with respect to liabilities of Seller, such calculation of Net Book
Value will include only the liabilities listed on Exhibit B of the Investor's
Representations, Contribution Agreement and Subscription Agreement.
(f) All payments made pursuant to Section 1.3(d), will be made in
immediately available funds within ten (10) calendar days after delivery of the
Closing Financial Statements and shall be paid to such account as the receiving
party shall specify at least two (2) business days prior to the making of such
payment.
(g) Subject to Section 1.3(h), the Closing Financial Statements
delivered by Seller to Buyer shall be deemed to be final, binding and conclusive
on the parties hereto.
(h) Seller may dispute any amounts reflected on the Closing Financial
Statements on any reasonable basis, including, but not limited to, a claim that
such amounts were not arrived at in accordance with the same United States
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis as were
applied in the preparation of the Financial Statements with only such deviations
from such generally accepted accounting principles and/or their consistent
application as are referred to in the notes to the Financial Statements. Within
ten (10) days after Seller's receipt of the Closing Financial Statements, Seller
shall notify Buyer in writing of each disputed item and the amount Seller
believes is the correct amount of each such disputed item, calculated using the
same United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a
consistent basis as were applied in the preparation of the Financial Statements
with only such deviations from such generally accepted accounting principles
and/or their consistent application as are referred to in the notes to the
Financial Statements. Seller also shall furnish Buyer at such time with a
detailed, written explanation of the methodology used by Seller to determine
such amount. In the event of such dispute, Buyer and Seller shall attempt to
reconcile their differences and any resolution by them as to any disputed
amounts shall be final, binding and conclusive on the parties. Any amounts
which are not in dispute will be paid by the appropriate party in the manner set
forth herein.
If Buyer and Seller are unable to reach a resolution with such
effect within fifteen (15) days of Buyer's written notice of dispute to Seller,
then Buyer and Seller shall submit the items remaining in dispute to the firm of
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, or if such firm has been retained by Buyer or Seller or any of
their respective Affiliates (as defined in the Limited Liability Company
Agreement of General Photonics, LLC) at the time of such submission, to an
independent accounting firm of national reputation
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mutually appointed by Buyer and Seller (the "Independent Accounting Firm"),
which shall, within twenty (20) days after submission, determine whether (A) the
disputed amount as reflected on the Closing Financial Statements was, in fact,
arrived at in accordance with the same United States generally accepted
accounting principles applied on a consistent basis as were applied in the
preparation of the Financial Statements with only such deviations from such
generally accepted accounting principles and/or their consistent application as
are referred to in the notes to the Financial Statements, in which case such
determination will be final, binding and conclusive on the parties, or (B) such
disputed amount was not arrived at in accordance with such generally accepted
accounting principles, in which case the amount of such disputed item as
determined by Seller pursuant to this Section will be final, binding and
conclusive on the parties. The Independent Accounting Firm shall have no
discretion to re-calculate the disputed amount using its own methodology, but
shall determine only whether the amount as reflected on the Closing Financial
Statements or the amount as calculated by Seller is correct using the same
United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent
basis as were applied in the preparation of the Financial Statements with only
such deviations from such generally accepted accounting principles and/or their
consistent application as are referred to in the notes to the Financial
Statements. The fees and disbursements of the Independent Accounting Firm and of
the prevailing party shall be paid by the party against whom the Independent
Accounting Firm ultimately rules.
(i) Any payment required to be made pursuant to Section 1.3(h) shall
include interest from the Audit Date through the date of payment equal to the
rate of interest per annum charged by PNC Bank, N.A., Wilmington, Delaware as
its prime lending rate.
1.4 ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price paid pursuant to
Section 1.3 hereof shall be allocated among the Assets as mutually agreed by the
parties and set forth on the attached EXHIBIT A.
1.5 CLOSING DELIVERIES.
(a) Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Seller
will execute and deliver the following:
(i) a xxxx of sale for the tangible personal property included
in the Assets, in the form of the attached EXHIBIT B;
(ii) possession of the Assets, free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances, interests or claims of any nature whatsoever;
(iii) resolutions, certified by the Secretary of Seller, of the
Board of Directors and the stockholders of Seller authorizing and approving the
execution,
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delivery and performance of this Agreement and each other agreement and
instrument executed in connection herewith to which Seller is a party,
including, without limitation, the Investor's Representations, Contribution
Agreement and Subscription Agreement relating to General Photonics, LLC, the
Limited Liability Company Agreement of General Photonics, LLC and each of the
Related Agreements (as such term is defined in such Limited Liability Company
Agreement);
(iv) duly executed originals of the Investor's Representations,
Contribution Agreement and Subscription Agreement relating to General Photonics,
LLC, the Limited Liability Company Agreement of General Photonics, LLC and each
of the Related Agreements (as such term is defined in such Limited Liability
Company Agreement);
(v) the opinion of Hackmyer & Nordlicht, counsel to Seller,
dated as of the date of the Closing, in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer; and
(vi) all previously undelivered documents, instruments and
writings required to be delivered by Seller under this Agreement or reasonably
requested by Buyer or its legal counsel in connection herewith.
(b) Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Buyer
will execute and deliver the following:
(i) immediately available funds in the amount of the estimated
Purchase Price set forth in Section 1.3(b);
(ii) resolutions, certified by the Secretary of Buyer, of the
Board of Directors of Buyer authorizing and approving the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and each other agreement and instrument
executed in connection herewith to which Buyer is a party, including, without
limitation, the Investor's Representations and Subscription Agreement relating
to General Photonics, LLC, the Investor's Contribution Agreement relating to
General Photonics, LLC, the Limited Liability Company Agreement of General
Photonics, LLC and each of the Related Agreements (as such term is defined in
such Limited Liability Company Agreement);
(iii) duly executed originals of the Investor's Representations
and Subscription Agreement relating to General Photonics, LLC, the Investor's
Contribution Agreement relating to General Photonics, LLC, the Limited Liability
Company Agreement of General Photonics, LLC and each of the Related Agreements
(as such term is defined in such Limited Liability Company Agreement);
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(iv) the opinion of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, general counsel for Buyer,
dated as of the date of the Closing, in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to Seller; and
(v) all previously undelivered documents, instruments and
writings required to be delivered by Buyer under this Agreement or reasonably
requested by Seller or its legal counsel in connection herewith.
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ARTICLE 11
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND SPECTRAN
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Seller and SpecTran, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant to
Buyer as follows (except that SpecTran makes no representations or warranties
regarding the matters addressed in Sections 2.10 (Compliance with Law), 2.11
(Licenses), 2.12 (Taxes), 2.14 (Conduct of Operations), 2.15 (Undisclosed
Liabilities) and 2.18 (Environmental Matters)):
2.1 ORGANIZATION.
(a) Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted, and is duly licensed and qualified to do
business in all jurisdictions in which the conduct of its business or the
ownership or leasing of its assets requires it to be licensed or qualified to do
business. Schedule 2.1 contains a list of all jurisdictions where Seller is
qualified to do business and all licenses or other authorizations held by
Seller.
(b) Each of SpecTran and its Affiliates that is a party to any Operative
Agreement (as defined below) is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2.2 AUTHORITY. Each of Seller, SpecTran and their Affiliates that is a
party to any Operative Agreement has the corporate power and authority to enter
into and perform this Agreement, the Investor's Representations, Contribution
Agreement and Subscription Agreement relating to General Photonics, LLC, the
Limited Liability Company Agreement of General Photonics, LLC and each of the
Related Agreements (as such term is defined in such Limited Liability Company
Agreement) (collectively, the "Operative Agreements") to which it is a party and
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Operative Agreements
and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and
effectively authorized by all necessary action of Seller and SpecTran and any
applicable Affiliate thereof. Each of the Operative Agreements to which Seller
or SpecTran or any applicable Affiliate is a party is a valid and binding
obligation of Seller and/or SpecTran and/or such Affiliate, as applicable,
enforceable against Seller and/or SpecTran and/or such Affiliate in accordance
with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally, and subject
to judicial discretion in the enforcement of equitable remedies.
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2.3 TITLE TO ASSETS AND CONDITION. Seller owns outright and has good and
valid title to the Assets. The Assets are not subject to any claims, liens,
mortgages, charges or other encumbrances of any kind, except for the following
("Permitted Liens"): (a) liens for taxes, assessments, governmental charges and
liens not yet due and payable; (b) liens imposed by any federal, state or local
statute, rule, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order or requirement, such as
materialmen's, mechanics, carriers, workmen's and repairmen's liens and other
similar liens arising by operation of law, which will not have a material
adverse effect on the Assets taken as a whole; and (c) liens upon any equipment
purchased or leased by Seller which are created directly in connection with such
purchase or lease to secure payment of the purchase price or lease obligation,
all of which are set forth on Schedule 2.3. Seller is not in violation of any
regulation, ordinance, law, order or other requirement relating to any of its
property, real or personal, connected with or related to the Assets or the
Business which would have a material adverse effect on the Assets or the
Business taken as a whole. To Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, there are no
changes in any such regulation, ordinance, law, order or other requirement
affecting any such property pending or threatened or under consideration, which
would prohibit Buyer from continuing the present use of such property or from
using such property for the purpose for which it was acquired, or which might
curtail the present use of such property.
2.4 NO VIOLATION; CONSENTS OF THIRD PARTIES. The execution, delivery and
performance by Seller of this Agreement and the other Operative Agreements by
and among Seller, SpecTran (or any Affiliate of SpecTran that is a party to any
Operative Agreement) and other parties, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not (a) violate or conflict
with the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of Seller or SpecTran or such
Affiliate; (b) subject to receipt of the consents and approvals referred to in
Schedule 2.4, conflict with, result in the breach or termination of, or
constitute a default or make effective a right of cancellation, acceleration or
first refusal under (i) any debt agreement or debt instrument or (ii) any other
material lease, agreement, contract, commitment or other instrument to which
Seller or SpecTran or such Affiliate is a party or by which the Assets are
bound; (c) constitute a violation of any law, statute, regulation, ordinance,
order or regulation applicable to Seller or the Assets or any of their
respective properties; or (d) result in the creation of any lien, encumbrance or
security interest upon any property of Seller, other than Permitted Liens. No
consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing
with, any governmental agency or body is required on the part of Seller or
SpecTran (or its Affiliates) in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the other Operative Agreements to which it is
a party, except for (a) transfer and other tax forms, if any, required in
connection with the transfer of the Assets and (b) items listed on Schedule 2.4.
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2.5 INVENTORY. Except to the extent indicated on Schedule 2.5, all
inventory included in the Assets consists of raw materials, work in process, or
finished goods, merchantable and suitable for filling current orders, and such
items are not obsolete, are of a quality and quantity usable and salable in the
ordinary course of business, and any inventory reserves or write-downs in the
Financial Statements are in accordance with GAAP.
2.6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. All accounts receivable included in the Assets
arise out of arm's-length sales made in the ordinary course of the Business and
not out of any sales to a person, firm, or corporation which is an employee or
Affiliate of Seller or SpecTran (except for receivables arising out of sales to
SpecTran Specialty Optics Company), or controlled by an employee or Affiliate of
Seller or SpecTran. All such accounts receivable are validly owing, are not in
dispute, are not subject to any setoff, allowance or right of return, and are
fully collectible in the ordinary course of business. The goods giving rise to
such accounts receivable have been shipped and delivered to the account debtor,
and to Seller's knowledge, accepted by the account debtor.
2.7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The unaudited balance sheet of Seller as of
December 31, 1995, and the related statements of income and retained earnings,
and statements of cash flow for the year then ended, as provided to Buyer,
copies of which financial statements are attached hereto as Schedule 2.7 and
made a part hereof (collectively, the "Financial Statements"), are true, correct
and complete in all respects and fairly present in all material respects the
financial position of Seller as of such date and the results of its operations
and cash flows and changes in financial position for the period then ended, and
have been prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis. Since
December 31, 1995, there have been no material adverse changes in the financial
condition of Seller or the Assets and Seller has not had any increase in
liabilities since such date other than customary commercial payables arising in
the ordinary course of business.
2.8 ASSETS NECESSARY TO THE BUSINESS. The Assets constitute a portion of
the assets used in connection with the Business. The Assets, together with the
assets contributed, or to be contributed, to General Photonics, LLC by Seller
constitute all of the assets used to carry on the Business as presently
conducted.
2.9 LITIGATION. There is no litigation, proceeding, government
investigation or claim pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened against
Seller or SpecTran or relating to the Assets or the Business; nor does Seller or
SpecTran know of any basis for any such litigation, proceeding, government
investigation or claim.
2.10 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Since December 31,1995, Seller has conducted, and
is now conducting, its operations in compliance in all material respects with
all applicable laws, rules regulations and court or administrative orders and
processes
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(including, without limitation, any that relate to health and safety,
environmental protection and pollution control, sale and distribution of
products and services, anti-competitive practices, ERISA, employee benefits,
anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and fair employment practices (including
the Americans with Disabilities Act) and improper payments). Seller has not
violated any statute, order, rule, or regulation which would prevent the
consummation of the transactions contemplated herein.
2.11 LICENSES. Attached hereto as Schedule 2.11 is a true and complete list
and brief description of all licenses, permits, franchises, authorizations and
approvals (collectively, "Licenses") issued or granted to, or held by Seller.
All such Licenses are valid and in full force and effect, and no proceedings or
actions with respect to the suspension, cancellation or any other aspect of any
of them is pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened, and Seller does not
know of any basis therefor. The Licenses are all of the licenses, permits,
franchises, authorizations and approvals necessary in connection with the
operation of the Business as it is presently conducted. Neither Seller nor any
third party has any obligation to pay or right to receive any royalty or other
payment with respect to any of the Licenses.
2.12 TAXES.
(a) Seller has filed all Tax Returns that it is or was required to
file before the Closing. The Affiliated Group has filed all income Tax returns
that it is or was required to file before the Closing. All such Tax Returns were
true, complete and correct in all respects. All Taxes due and payable by Seller
and the Affiliated Group (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) prior to the
Closing have been paid in full and there are no tax audits pending with respect
thereto and no notice of any deficiencies are outstanding or have been removed
with respect to any Taxes. No claim has been made and there are no pending
audits or investigations by any authority in a jurisdiction where Seller or any
other member of the Affiliated Group does not file Tax Returns that Seller or
such other member of an Affiliated Group is or may be subject to taxation by an
authority in that jurisdiction. The Financial Statements of Seller provided
adequate accruats for all warrants and reasonably anticipated taxes, interests
and penalties all pending prior to the date of the Closing. There are no tax
liens on any of the properties or assets of Seller, including the Assets, except
for Permitted Liens.
(b) Seller has withheld and properly paid all Taxes required to have
been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee,
independent contractor, creditor, shareholder or other third party.
(c) There is no dispute or claim concerning any liability of Seller
or any other member of the Affiliated Group for any Taxes that has been claimed
or addressed by any authority of any jurisdiction.
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(d) Seller is not a party to a tax allocation or tax sharing
agreement other than any such agreement that has been or will be terminated
prior to the date of the Closing and that will have no effect after such
termination for any taxable year (whether the current year, a future year or a
past year).
(e) Seller has never been a member of any group of corporations for
which a consolidated, combined, unitary or other group Tax Return may be filed
other than the group of corporations of which Seller is a current member.
(f) Seller does not have any liability for the Taxes of any Person
(i) under any statute or regulation regarding consolidated, combined, unitary or
other group tax returns, (ii) as a transferee or successor, (iii) by contract or
(iv) otherwise.
(g) As used in this Section:
"Affiliated Group" means the group of corporations or other entities
which includes Seller or SpecTran and for which a consolidated, combined,
unitary or other group Tax Return is filed.
"Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited
liability company, an association, a trust, a joint venture, an
unincorporated organization or a governmental entity (or any department,
agency or political subdivision thereof).
"Tax" means any tax, fee or other charge imposed by any government or
other authority of any jurisdiction, together with any and all fines,
penalties, additions to tax and/or interest calculated by reference
thereto.
"Tax Return" means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund
or information return or statement relating to any Tax, including any
schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.
2.13 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION. Neither this Agreement, the Financial
Statements, the Schedules, the Exhibits, the Operative Agreements, nor any
certificate or document furnished or to be furnished to Buyer by or on behalf of
Seller or SpecTran pursuant to or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby contains any untrue statement of a material fact
or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading. Seller has delivered to Buyer true, correct
and complete copies of all documents, including all amendments, supplements or
modifications thereof or waivers currently in effect thereunder, described
herein or in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto or in any Operative Agreement.
2.14 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.
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(a) Since December 31, 1995, Seller has used commercially reasonable
efforts to preserve the Business intact, has operated the Business in the
ordinary course, and there have been no changes to the Business or operations
since that date, that has had or would have a material adverse effect on the
Business, the Assets, properties, operations or liabilities of Seller or any of
Seller's relationships with its employees or third parties (including, without
limitation, customers and suppliers).
(b) From September 30, 1996 to the date of the Closing:
(i) Seller has used its best efforts to preserve the Business
intact, has operated the Business in the ordinary course, and there have been no
changes to the Business or operations, that has had or would have a material
adverse effect on the Business, the Assets, properties, operations or
liabilities of Seller or any of Seller's relationships with its employees or
third parties (including, without limitation, customers and suppliers);
(ii) except as set forth in Schedule 2.14, there has not been any
outstanding commitment by Seller to make or commit to make any capital
expenditure, addition or improvement relating to the Assets or the Business; and
(iii) there has not been any declaration or payment by Seller of
any dividend or other distribution to the stockholders of Seller.
2.15 UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES. Seller does not have any liability, whether
known or unknown, whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or
contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued, whether liquidated or unliquidated and
whether due or to become due, except for (i) liabilities set forth on the face
of Seller's balance sheet included in the Financial Statements (rather than in
any notes thereto) and (ii) liabilities which have arisen since December 31,
1995, in the ordinary course of business consistent with past custom and
practice, none of which arises out of or relates to any breach of contract,
breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of law.
2.16 BROKERS, FINDERS, ETC. Neither Seller nor SpecTran has employed any
broker, agent or finder or incurred any liability for any brokerage fees,
agents' commissions or finders' fees in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby or by any of the other Operative Agreements.
2.17 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS. Seller
and SpecTran have complied with all applicable legal requirements and
governmental regulations which are required to be complied with by Seller or
SpecTran in order to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and by the
other Operative Agreements.
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2.18 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. Seller has not received any claim, notice,
order, directive, or information request from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, any state environmental protection agency or from any other
agency or branch of local, state or federal government (each, an "Environmental
Agency"), or any claim or notice from any private corporation or person alleging
any violation of any federal or state environmental law, ordinance, regulation
or order applicable to Seller, the Business or its operations ("Environmental
Laws") since May 23, 1995 (collectively, "Environmental Claims"). To Seller's
actual knowledge, all Environmental Claims received by Seller during the time
period from, and including, September 1, 1986 to, and including, May 23, 1995
are set forth in Schedule 2.18. No investigation, administrative order, consent
order, and agreement, litigation or settlement with respect to any hazardous
substances (as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. [Section]9601 ET SEQ.) exists or, to
Seller's knowledge, is threatened with respect to Seller, the Business or its
operations. All environmental facility, operating and other permits,
registrations and authorizations ("Environmental Permits") required by any
Environmental Agency for Seller, the Business or its operations have been
obtained and are in effect. Seller has complied in all material respects with
and is not in default under any Environmental Laws. Except as set forth in
Schedule 2.18, neither the Assets nor any other assets of Seller have been
contaminated by hazardous waste (as defined by the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. [Section]6901 ET SEQ.) or been used for solid or
hazardous waste storage or disposal.
ARTICLE III
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
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Buyer and GCC hereby represent and warrant to Seller and SpecTran as
follows:
3.1 ORGANIZATION. Each of Buyer and GCC is a corporation, duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware
with all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and perform this
Agreement, and is duly licensed and qualified to do business in all
jurisdictions in which the conduct of its business or the ownership or leasing
of its assets requires it to be licensed or qualified to do business.
3.2 AUTHORITY. Each of Buyer and GCC has the corporate power and authority
to enter into and perform this Agreement and the other Operative Agreements to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other
Operative Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have
been duly and effectively authorized by all necessary corporate action of Buyer
and GCC. Each of the Operative Agreements to which Buyer or GCC is a
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party is a valid and binding obligation of Buyer and/or GCC, as applicable,
enforceable against Buyer and/or GCC in accordance with its terms, except as may
be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws affecting
creditors' rights generally, and subject to judicial discretion in the
enforcement of equitable remedies.
3.3 BROKERS, FINDERS, ETC. Neither Buyer nor GCC have employed any broker,
agent or finder or incurred any liability for any brokerage fees, agents'
commissions or finders' fees in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby or by any of the other Operative Agreements.
3.4 NO VIOLATION; CONSENTS OF THIRD PARTIES. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the other Operative Agreement to which Buyer
or GCC is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
and thereby, do not and will not (a) violate or conflict with the certificate of
incorporation or by-laws of Buyer or GCC; (b) conflict with, result in the
breach or termination of, or constitute a default or make effective a right of
cancellation, acceleration or first refusal under (i) any debt agreement or debt
instrument or (ii) any other material lease, agreement, contract, commitment or
other instrument to which Buyer or GCC is a party or by which any of its
properties is bound; (c) constitute a violation in any material respect of any
law, statute, ordinance, order or regulation applicable to Buyer or any of its
properties; or (d) result in the creation of any lien, encumbrance or security
interest upon any property of Buyer. No consent, approval or authorization of,
or designation, declaration or filing with, any governmental agency or body is
required on the part of Buyer or GCC in connection with the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and the other Operative Agreements to which it
is a party.
3.5 LITIGATION. There is no litigation, proceeding, government
investigation or claim pending, or, to Buyer's knowledge, threatened against
Buyer or GCC relating to this Agreement, the other Operative Agreements to which
Buyer or GCC is a party, or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; nor
does Buyer or GCC know of any basis for any such litigation, proceeding,
government investigation or claim.
3.6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Buyer has not violated any statute, order, rule or
regulation which would prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein.
3.7 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS. Buyer
and GCC have complied with all applicable legal requirements and governmental
regulations which are required to be complied with by Buyer or GCC in order to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Operative
Agreements.
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3.8 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION. Neither this Agreement, the Operative
Agreements, nor any certificate or document furnished or to be furnished to
Seller by or on behalf of Buyer or GCC pursuant to or in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby contains any untrue statement of a
material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
contained herein or therein not misleading. Buyer has delivered to Seller true,
correct and complete copies of all documents, including all amendments,
supplements or modifications thereof or waivers currently in effect thereunder,
described herein or in any Operative Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
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RECORDS RETENTION; FURTHER ASSURANCES
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4.1 RECORDS RETENTION. After the Closing, Seller or General Photonics, LLC
will maintain all books, records, files and other documents relating to the
Assets and the Business in the same manner as heretofore done and in any event
in a safe and secure location consistent with prudent business practices. Seller
will permit Buyer and its representatives access to all such materials at all
reasonable times upon reasonable prior notice. Prior to any destruction of or
material modification to any such materials, Seller will notify Buyer thereof
and furnish Buyer a reasonable opportunity, at Buyer's sole option, to remove
such materials from Seller's possession and control and thereafter Buyer shall
maintain such materials at its sole expense.
4.2 FURTHER ASSURANCES. After the date hereof, Seller and SpecTran will, at
Buyer's request, from time to time and without further consideration, execute
and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to Buyer such other
instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment and confirmation, and to
take such other action as Buyer may reasonably request so as to fully,
effectively and completely sell, assign, transfer to and vest in Buyer title to
and possession of the Assets.
ARTICLE V
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SURVIVAL
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All representations, warranties and covenants of Seller, SpecTran, Buyer
and GCC made in this Agreement or as provided herein shall survive the Closing
and any investigation made by Buyer, GCC, Seller or SpecTran, or their
respective representatives, and shall not expire. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary contained herein, the indemnification obligations of SpecTran (but
not Seller) and GCC under Article Vl hereof shall expire five (5) years after
the date of the Closing.
ARTICLE VI
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INDEMNIFICATION
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6.1 Indemnification.
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(a) Each of Seller and SpecTran agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Buyer and each of its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and
agents, and each of their successors and assigns (each, a "Buyer Indemnitee")
from and against, and to pay directly, or reimburse the applicable Buyer
Indemnitee(s) with respect to, all claims, suits, actions and proceedings
(formal and informal), and related judgments, deficiencies, damages,
settlements, taxes, liabilities (whether known or unknown, whether asserted or
unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued,
whether liquidated or unliquidated and whether due or to become due), losses,
costs, fees and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees and disbursements) (collectively, "Losses") asserted by any person or
entity (including any other party hereto or any third party) against any Buyer
lndemnitee or incurred or suffered by any Buyer Indemnitee, which arise out of,
result from or relate to:
(i) any breach of any representation or warranty by Seller or
SpecTran, except that SpecTran shall have no liability whatsoever for
any breach of Sections 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.14, 2.15 and 2.18;
(ii) any failure by Seller to perform any agreement or covenant,
or to make any payment, required by this Agreement;
(iii) any and all Losses arising out of or resulting from the
ownership of the Assets or the operation of the Business or any
predecessor of the Business (including without limitation, the
manufacture of products, regardless of whether sold before or after
the Closing, the provision of services and giving of warranties and
warnings by Seller or Seller's predecessors) on or before the Closing;
or
(iv) without duplication of any indemnification provided above,
any and all liabilities not assumed by Buyer under Section 1.2.
Buyer is not required to commence litigation or take any other action
against any third party prior to making a claim against Seller or SpecTran
hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no
event will SpecTran have any indemnification obligations hereunder with respect
to item (iii) or (iv) of this Section 6.1(a) and Buyer will seek to enforce such
indemnification obligations only against Seller.
(b) Each of Buyer and GCC agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Seller and each of its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and
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agents, and each of their successors and assigns (each, a "Seller Indemnitee")
from and against, and to pay directly, or reimburse the applicable Seller
Indemnitee(s) with respect to, all claims, suits, actions and proceedings
(formal and informal), and related judgments, deficiencies, damages,
settlements, taxes, liabilities (whether known or unknown, whether asserted or
unasserted, whether absolute or contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued,
whether liquidated or unliquidated and whether due or to become due), losses,
costs, fees and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees and disbursements) (collectively, "Losses") asserted by any person or
entity (including any other party hereto or any third party) against any Seller
Indemnitee or incurred or suffered by any Seller Indemnitee, which arise out of,
result from or relate to:
(i) any breach of any representation or warranty by Buyer or GCC
contained in this Agreement; or
(ii) any failure by Buyer to perform any agreement or covenant,
or to make any payment required by this Agreement.
Seller is not required to commence litigation or take any other action
against any third party prior to making a claim against Buyer or GCC hereunder.
6.2 INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURE.
(a) The Buyer Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee, as applicable, shall
give prompt (I.E., within twenty (20) days) written notice (a "Claim Notice") to
Seller, SpecTran, Buyer or GCC, as the case may be (the "Indemnitor"), of the
following (but any failure to give a Claim Notice will not relieve the
Indemnitor of any obligations hereunder except to the extent the Indemnitor can
demonstrate it is prejudiced by such failure):
(i) the claim by such Buyer Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee of
any Losses under Section 6.1;
(ii) receipt by such Buyer Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee of any
demand, claim or notice of any circumstances that might give rise to
Losses under Section 6.1; and
(iii) receipt by such Buyer Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee of
notice of the commencement of any action, proceeding or investigation
(an "Action") that might result in Losses under Section 6.1.
(b) If a Claim Notice is based on an Action, the Indemnitor (upon
written notice to the Buyer Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee, as applicable,
within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Claim Notice (a "Defense
Notice")) shall have
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the right to elect, exercising reasonable judgment, to defend or compromise such
Action at its own expense. Until receipt of a Defense Notice, the Indemnitee may
take at the expense of the Indemnitor any action it reasonably believes
necessary to preserve its rights with respect to such Action. The Indemnitor may
not settle any Action without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
If a Claim Notice is not based on an Action, the lndemnitor shall give
notice to the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days whether it will indemnify or
assume responsibility for such a Loss.
(c) If the Indemnitor fails to issue a Defense Notice or otherwise
fails to defend any Action or claim, the Indemnitee shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to undertake the defense of and to compromise or settle
(exercising reasonable judgment), the Action or claim on behalf, for the account
and at the risk, of the lndemnitor.
(d) In all cases, the Indemnitor shall keep the other party informed
regarding any claim or proceeding it is defending on a timely basis. Each party
shall. cooperate reasonably with the other party in the investigation and
analysis of such claim or proceeding, and afford the other party reasonable
access to such relevant information as it may have in its possession and to its
personnel at its own expense.
6.3 LIMITATIONS.
(a) The amount of any Losses for which indemnification is provided
under this Article VI shall be net of any amounts actually recovered by the
Indemnitee with respect thereto under insurance policies; PROVIDED THAT no
Indemnitee shall have any obligation to seek recovery of any such amounts under
any insurance policies, and PROVIDED FURTHER that no indemnification payments
otherwise due under this Article Vl shall be delayed or offset in anticipation
of the receipt by an Indemnitee of any insurance proceeds. If an Indemnitee
receives any insurance payments with respect to Losses for which indemnification
payments have previously been made, such indemnitee shall promptly pay such
insurance proceeds to the Indemnitor.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (i)
none of SpecTran, Buyer or GCC shall have liability for any Losses for which
indemnification is provided hereunder until the total of all such Losses exceeds
$75,000 (but after the total of all such Losses exceeds $75,000, the applicable
Indemnitor shall be liable for the full amount of such Losses), and (ii) the
total indemnification obligations of SpecTran, on the one hand, and Buyer and
GCC, collectively on the other hand, for any and all Losses asserted under this
Article Vl shall in no event exceed the Purchase Price.
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(c) In no event will any Indemnitor (other than Seller) be liable for
any incidental, consequential, or special damages (including but not limited to
damages for lost profits) incurred by a Buyer Indemnitee or a Seller Indemnitee,
as the case may be, except to the extent that such damages are actually
determined or awarded to a third party and required to be paid by the Buyer
Indemnitee or Seller Indemnitee.
6.4 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative
and shall not preclude the assertion by any party hereto of any other rights or
the seeking of any other remedies against any other party hereto.
ARTICLE VII
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CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS
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Buyer's obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall
be subject to the fulfillment, on or before the Closing Date, of the following
conditions, any of which may be waived in whole or in part by Buyer in a writing
delivered to Seller prior to the Closing:
7.1 AUTHORITY. All actions required to be taken by Seller and its
stockholders to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the other Operative Agreements and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall have been duly and validly
taken by the Board of Directors and stockholders of Seller, and Buyer shall have
received evidence of such actions, which evidence shall be satisfactory to Buyer
and its counsel.
7.2 CONSENTS. All notices to, permits, authorizations, approvals, consents
and waivers from any governmental agencies and all third party consents required
in order to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been
received, made or obtained, and Buyer shall have received evidence of such
consents, which evidence shall be satisfactory to Buyer and its counsel.
7.3 OPINION OF COUNSEL. Buyer shall have received the opinion of Hackmyer &
Nordlicht, counsel for Seller, dated as of the Closing Date, in form reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer.
7.4 RELEASE OF LIENS. Seller shall have caused all liens, pledges,
encumbrances, charges and claims (legal or equitable) on all the Assets to have
been discharged or terminated, except for the Permitted Liens.
7.5 NO LEGAL PROHIBITION. No action, suit, investigation or other
proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened, and not thereafter
terminated, before any court, by any government or governmental agency or
instrumentality, or by any non-affiliated third party, either (A) to restrain,
prohibit or invalidate the transactions
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contemplated by this Agreement, (B) to impose any restrictions, limitations or
conditions with respect to such transactions or with respect to Buyer's
ownership of the assets to be acquired pursuant to this Agreement, or (C) to
obtain damages or other relief in connection with such transactions.
7.6 ABSENCE OF MATERIAL CHANGES. There shall not have occurred any material
adverse change in Seller's business, financial condition, assets, properties or
operations since December 31, 1995.
ARTICLE VIII
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CONDITIONS TO SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS
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Seller's obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby
shall be subject to the fulfillment, on or before the Closing Date, of the
following conditions, any of which may be waived in whole or in part by Seller
in a writing delivered to Buyer prior to the Closing:
8.1 AUTHORITY. All actions required to be taken by Buyer and its
stockholders to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the other Operative Agreements and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall have been duly and validly
taken by the Board of Directors and stockholders of Buyer, and Seller shall have
received evidence of such actions, which evidence shall be satisfactory to
Seller and its counsel.
8.2 NO LEGAL PROHIBITION. No action, suit, investigation or other
proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened, and not thereafter
terminated, before any court, by any government or governmental agency or
instrumentality, or by any non-affiliated third party, either (A) to restrain,
prohibit or invalidate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B) to
impose any restrictions, limitations or conditions with respect to such
transactions or with respect to Seller's sale of the assets to be sold pursuant
to this Agreement, or (C) to obtain damages or other relief in connection with
such transactions.
8.3 OPINION OF COUNSEL. Seller shall have received the opinion of Xxxxxx X.
Xxxxxx, general counsel for Buyer, dated as of the Closing Date, in form
reasonably satisfactory to Seller.
ARTICLE IX
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MISCELLANEOUS
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9.1 EXPENSES. Each of the parties shall pay its own costs and expenses in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby,
including
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without limitation all legal and accounting fees (other than the accounting fees
with respect to the audit required under Section 1.3(d) hereof, which fees Buyer
and Seller will share equally). None of Seller's costs and expenses shall be
paid out of the Assets or otherwise be paid or borne, directly or indirectly, by
Buyer.
9.2 LIABILITY FOR SALES OR TRANSFER TAXES. Any sales or transfer taxes
(excluding income taxes) payable with respect to the transfer of the Assets to
Buyer shall be paid by Buyer.
9.3 BULK SALES ACT. The parties hereby waive compliance with the bulk sales
act or comparable statutory provisions of each applicable jurisdiction. Each
party shall indemnify the other and its officers, directors, employees and
agents in respect of, and hold such other party harmless from and against, any
and all losses suffered, occurred or sustained by such party, resulting from,
arising out of or relating to the failure to comply with the terms of any such
provisions applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
9.4 PUBLICITY. Any news releases, press announcements and other publicity
concerning this Agreement, the Operative Agreements or any transaction
contemplated herein or therein shall be subject to the prior joint approval of
Buyer and Seller, unless compelled by applicable law or stock exchange
regulations, in which event prior notice of any such disclosure shall be given
to the other party. Nothing contained in this Section 9.4 is intended or will be
construed to limit the scope or effectiveness of the confidentiality agreement
between SpecTran and GCC dated October 16, 1995.
9.5 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws.
9.6 ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the
benefit of, the respective successors and permitted assigns of Buyer and Seller.
Except with respect to a permitted transferee under the Limited Liability
Company Agreement of General Photonics, LLC, this Agreement shall not be
assigned by Seller without the prior written consent of Buyer or by Buyer
without the prior written consent of Seller.
9.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the schedules and
exhibits attached hereto and the documents referred to herein, constitutes the
entire agreement and understanding among the parties and supersedes any prior
written or oral understandings between them respecting the subject matter of
this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in a writing
signed by Buyer and Seller that specifically refers to this Agreement.
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9.8 NOTICES. All notices, requests, instructions and other documents to be
given herein shall be deemed duly given if in writing and sent by registered or
certified mail:
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If to Seller: Applied Photonic Devices, Inc.
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
With a Copy to: Xxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Hackmyer & Nordlicht
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
If to SpecTran : SpecTran Corporation
SpecTran Industrial Park
00 Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: President
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
With a Copy to: Xxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Hackmyer & Nordlicht
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
If to Buyer: General Cable Industries, Inc.
0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxxxx
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
If to GCC: General Cable Corporation
0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: President
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Any of the parties may change its address for purposes of notice hereunder in
accordance with this Section 9.8.
9.9 PARTIAL INVALIDITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any term or
provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of
any of the remaining terms or provisions hereof.
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9.10 CAPTIONS. The captions contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and are not part of this Agreement.
9.11 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which will be an original and all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duty executed as of the day and year first above written.
SELLER: BUYER:
APPLIED PHOTONIC DEVICES, INC. GENERAL, CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx By:/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Print Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Print Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: C.E.O. Title: Executive Vice President
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SPECTRAN: GCC:
SPECTRAN CORPORATION GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION
By:/s/ R. E. Xxxxxx By:/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Print Name: R. E. Xxxxxx Print Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Title: Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
ASSET PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION *
DESCRIPTION OF ASSET ASSET VALUE
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Inventory Net Book Value
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Accounts Receivable Final Purchase Price less
------------------- Net Book Value of
Inventory
* Net Book Value and asset valuations in this Exhibit will be determined as
of December 31, 1996 in accord with the Closing Financial Statements.
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EXHIBIT B
XXXX OF SALE
This XXXX OF SALE is executed and delivered pursuant to the Asset Purchase
Agreement by and between Applied Photonic Devices, Inc., SpecTran Corporation,
General Cable Industries, Inc. and General Cable Corporation dated as of
December 23, 1996 (the "Purchase Agreement"). Capitalized terms used herein and
not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given those terms in the
Purchase Agreement.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, APPLIED PHOTONIC DEVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation
("Grantor"), hereby sells, assigns, transfers, conveys and delivers to GENERAL
CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Grantee"), the assets of
Grantor relating to the Business (as such term is defined in the Purchase
Agreement) described in Section 1.1 of the Purchase Agreement, being all of the
Assets (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement).
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Grantee, its successors and assigns
forever.
Grantor hereby represents and covenants with Grantee that said property is
free and clear of any debts, liens, charges and security interests of any nature
whatsoever, other than Permitted Liens, and Grantor hereby reaffirms all of its
representations and warranties made with respect to the Assets in the Purchase
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this instrument to be duly executed
as of December 23, 1996.
GRANTOR:
APPLIED PHOTONIC DEVICES, INC.
By:
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Print Name:
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Title:
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SPECTRAN-GCC
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Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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Schedule 1.3 (b)
Unaudited Balance Sheet as of November 30, 1996
Current
This Year
Net Value
Fleet Bank Operating 0.00
Fleet Bank Payroll 0.00
First National 0.00
Fleet Bank & First (APO) 754,801.49
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Total Cash 754,801.49
Trade A/R 2,813,127.41
Allowance Doubtful Accounts (49,058.05)
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Total A/R 2,764,069.36
Incoming Inspection 0.00
Raw Materials-Fiber 943,016.00
Raw Materials-Other 413,141.00
Built in Inventory 424,356.00
Raw Material-Obsolescence Res 0.00
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Total Raw Material 1,780,513.00
Work in Process 1,926,023.00
Finished Goods 894,176.44
FGI-Obsolescence Reserve (37,500.00)
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Total FGI 856,676.44
Total Inventory 4,563,212.44
Prepaid Insurance 0.00
Prepaid Audit 0.00
Employee Advances 0.00
Misc Non-Trade Receivable 4,414.49
Other Current Assets 8,343.96
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Total Prepaid/Other Assets 12,758.45
Federal Deferred Tax Current 0.00
State Deferred Tax-Current 0.00
Allowance Deferred Tax Current 0.00
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Deferred Tax-Current 0.00
Total Current Assets 8,094,841.74
Schedules to Asset Purchase Agreement
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Current
This Year
Net Value
Buildings 0.00
Building Improvements 95,211.38
CIP - Building 0.00
Machinery & Equipment 1,094,655.90
CIP - Machinery & Equipment 140,882.26
Computer Equipment 99,290.43
Furniture & Fixtures 42,421.65
Automobiles 17,808.00
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Total Assets 1,490,269.62
Accum Depr Buildings 0.00
Accum Depr Building Improvemen (30,987.90)
Accum Depr Machinery & Equip (459,486.94)
Accum Depr Computer Equipment (13,433.80)
Accum Depr Furniture & Fixture (7,308.66)
Accum Depr Automobiles (890.40)
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Total Accum Depreciation (512,107.70)
Net Fixed Assets 978,161.92
I/C SSOC (93,726.73)
I/C CFT (3,940,575.36)
I/C Corporate (1,695,979.24)
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Total I/C & Investments (5,730,281.33)
Federal Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
State Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
Allow Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
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Total L/T Tax 0.00
Other Non-Current Assets 11,687.92
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Total Other L/T Assets 11,687.92
Goodwill 3,255,165.48
Accum Amortization Goodwill (325,516.52)
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Goodwill, Net 2,929,648.96
Total L/T Assets (1,810,782.53)
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Current
This Year
Net Value
Total Assets 6,284,059.21
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Trade A/P 242,613.40
Accrued Trade A/P 239,003.05
FICA Taxes Payable 0.01
Federal W/H Tax Payable 0.00
State W/H Tax Payable 0.00
United Way W/H Payable 0.00
401K W/H Payable 4,967.21
BAW W/H Payable 0.00
ESPP W/H Payable 387.50
Other Payroll W/H Payable (0.01)
Outstanding Funded Claims Pay 0.00
Sales Tax Payable 1,642.73
Sales A/P 0.00
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Total Accounts Payable 485,328.43
Accrued Salaries & Wages 124.63
Accrued Bonus 53,660.00
Accrued 401K Contribution 18,435.61
Accrued Defined Contribution 57,587.57
Accrued Vacation Pay 44,311.41
Accrued Insurance 11,670.00
Accrued Health Insurance 3,755.58
Accrued Legal Fees 0.00
Accrued Audit Fees 0.00
Accrued FICA Taxes 0.00
Accrued Unemployment Taxes 0.00
Accrued Defined Benefit 34,415.02
Accrued Other 0.00
Accrued Health Insurance Term 31,938.90
Accrued Commissions 0.00
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Accrued Rent Expense 0.00
Total Accrued Liabilities 255,898.72
Accrued Fed Tax Payable 0.00
Accrued State Tax Payable 0.00
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Accrued Tax Payable 0.00
Other L/T Liabilities 0.00
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Current
This Year
Net Value
Total Liabilities 741,227.15
Common Stock 0.00
Intercompany Investment 4,412,377.74
Paid-In Capital 0.00
Prior Years Retained Earnings 112,192.49
Current Year Retained Earnings 0.00
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Total Liabilities & Equity 5,265,797.38
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SCHEDULE 2.1
a) JURISDICTION WHERE INVESTOR IS QUALIFIED TO DO BUSINESS
Connecticut
b) SEE SCHEDULE 2.11 IN REGARD TO ALL LICENSES OR OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS HELD BY
INVESTOR.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.3 LIENS
(a) LIENS FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS, GOVERNMENTAL CHARGES AND LIENS NOT YET DUE AND
PAYABLE.
None.
(b) MECHANICS LIENS AND OTHER SIMILAR LIENS ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW.
None.
(c) LIENS UPON ANY EQUIPMENT PURCHASED OR LEASED BY INVESTOR WHICH ARE CREATED
DIRECTLY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PURCHASE OR LEASE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OR LEASE OBLIGATION.
1) Machinery and equipment are subject to a blanket UCC-1 financing statement
(lien) in favor of Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, National Association, 00 Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx, which will be released upon the closing of this
transaction.
2) Equipment/Bench Top Power Meter, signed 10/22/93 with Copelco
Leasing, customer #2734301, 1-800-247-8133 ext. 4103.
3) Auto/Volvo 1994, signed 5/16/94 with Volvo Auto Finance,
customer #326440846-5, 0-000-000-0000.
4) Auto/Dodge Caravan 1994, signed July 29, 1994 with G.E. Capital
Lease, #00-0000-00000, 0-000-000-0000.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.4 CONSENTS AND APPROVALS
1) Consent for assignment of Permit to Discharge to the Waters of the State of
Connecticut pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-430 for APD
plant located in Brooklyn, Connecticut and pending Application for a Permit to
Discharge to the Waters of the State of Connecticut for APD plant located in
Dayville, Connecticut.
CONSENTS TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS ARE REQUIRED FROM
THE OTHER PARTIES TO SUCH AGREEMENTS AND INVESTOR WILL USE ITS BEST EFFORTS TO
OBTAIN SUCH CONSENTS PROMPTLY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING:
2) Service Agreement among APD, Southern New England Telephone Company and SNET
America, Inc. dated March 18th, 1996.
3) Equipment Lease between APD and Copelco Leasing Corporation, Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx, 00000 dated October 22, 1993.
4) Lease Agreement between APD and Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, 00 Xxxxxxxxx xxxx, Xxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 dated November 10, 1995 for property located at 00 Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx.
5) Lease Agreement between APD and Fabrilock, Inc. dated February 6, 1996 for
property located at 000 Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx.
Schedules to the Investor Representations, Contribution Agreement
and Subscription Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.5 INVENTORY EXCEPTIONS
None.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements consisting of Unaudited Balance Sheet of Investor as of
December 31, 1995, and related statements of income and retained earnings, and
statements of cash flow for the year then ended.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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Periods 12 to 12 Fiscal Year 1995
Current
This Year
Net Value
Fleet Bank Operating 0.00
Fleet Bank Payroll 350.48
First National 0.00
Fleet Bank & First (APD) 170,204.84
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Total Cash 170,555.32
Trade A/R 1,657,775.48
Allowance Doubtful Accounts (46,681.13)
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Total A/R 1,611,094.35
Incoming Inspection 0.00
Raw Materials 841,484.20
Profit in Inventory 374,859.00
P Material - Obsolescence Res 0.00
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Total Raw Material 1,216,343.20
Work in Process 418,776.00
Finished Goods 287,110.90
FGI - Obsolescence Reserve (44,092.00)
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Total FGI 243,018.90
Total Inventory 1,878,138.10
Prepaid Insurance 0.00
Prepaid Audit 0.00
Employee Advances 0.00
Misc Non-Trade Receivable 0.00
Other Current Assets 0.00
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Total Prepaid/Other Assets 0.00
Federal Deferred Tax Current 0.00
State Deferred Tax - Current 0.00
Allowance Deferred Tax Current 0.00
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Total Deferred Tax Current 0.00
Total Current Assets 3,659,787.77
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Periods 12 to 12 Fiscal Year 1995
Current
This Year
Net Value
Buildings 0.00
Building Improvements 23,459.70
CIP - Building 0.00
Machinery & Equipment 697,083.44
CIP - Machinery & Equipment 0.00
Computer Equipment 0.00
Furniture & Fixtures 9,425.00
Automobiles 0.00
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Total Assets 729,968.14
Accum Depr Buildings 0.00
Accum Depr Building Improvemen (18,652.00)
Accum Depr Machinery & Equip (350,844.81)
Accum Depr Computer Equipment 0.00
Accum Depr Furniture & Fixture (15,828.00)
Accum Depr Automobiles 0.00
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Total Accum Depreciation (385,324.81)
Net Fixed Assets 344,643.33
I/C SSOC 11,533.62
I/C CFT (1,852,089.34)
I/C Corporate (343,154.00)
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Total I/C & Investments (2,183,709.72)
Federal Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
State Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
Allow Deferred Tax L/T 0.00
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Total L/T Tax 0.00
Other Non-Current Assets 0.00
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Total Other L/T Assets 0.00
Goodwill 3,255,165.48
Accum Amortization Goodwill (126,589.77)
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Goodwill, Net 3,128,575.71
Total L/T Assets 1,289,509.32
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Period 12 to 12 Fiscal Year 1995
Current
This Year
Net Value
Total Assets 4,949,297.09
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Trade A/P 75,744.65
Accrued Trade A/P 271,426.88
FICA Taxes Payable 0.00
Federal W/H Tax Payable 0.00
State W/H Tax Payable 0.00
United Way W/H Payable 30.00
401K W/H Payable 3,022.91
BAW W/H Payable 0.00
ESPP W/H Payable 41.50
Other Payroll W/H Payable 0.00
Outstanding Funded Claims Pay 0.00
Sales Tax Payable 361.11
???? -A/P 0.00
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Total Accounts Payable 349,904.83
Accrued Salaries & Wages (7.00)
Accrued Bonus 0.00
Accrued 401K Contribution 1,228.09
Accrued Defined Contribution 12,407.00
Accrued Vacation Pay 29,255.04
Accrued Insurance 0.00
Accrued Health Insurance 0.00
Accrued Legal Fees 0.00
Accrued Audit Fees 0.00
Accrued FICA Taxes 0.00
Accrued Unemployment Taxes 0.00
Accrued Defined Benefit 0.00
Accrued Other 0.00
Accrued Health Insurance Term 31,938.00
Accrued Commissions 0.00
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Accrued Rent Expense 0.00
Total Accrued Liabilities 74,822.03
Accrued Fed Tax Payable 0.00
Accrued State Tax Payable 0.00
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Accrued Tax Payable 0.00
Other L/T Liabilities 0.00
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Periods 12 to 12 Fiscal Year 1995
Current
This Year
Net Value
Total Liabilities 424,726.86
Common Stock 0.00
Intercompany Investment 4,412,377.74
Paid-In Capital 0.00
Prior Years Retained Earnings 0.00
Current Year Retained Earnings 0.00
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Total Liabilities & Equity 4,837,104.60
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SCHEDULE 2.11 LICENSES
1) See attached Notice of Acceptance of Use of the Trademark OPTI-PAK.
2) Permit to Discharge to the Waters of the State of Connecticut pursuant to
Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-430 for APD plant located in Brooklyn,
Connecticut and pending Application for Permit to Discharge to the Waters of the
State of Connecticut for APD plant located in Dayville, Connecticut.
3) Zoning Permit, Town of Killingly, Connecticut, for change in use of Aquifer
Protection Zone with respect to property located at 000 Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxx.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20231
JUN 17 1993
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE
TM 3 ATTORNEY
Xxxxx X. Aiix REFERENCE NUMBER:
Xxxxxxx, Xxxx & Xxx Xxxx
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 XXXX/X00/00/
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
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SERIAL NUMBER: 74/264120
XXXX: OPTI-PAK
OWNER: Applied Photonic Devices, Inc.
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The statement of use filed in regard to the above-identified application has
been accepted. This acceptance signifies that the statement of use is accepted
in all respects and that the xxxx is entitled to be registered. Accordingly, the
registration will issue in due course barring any extraordinary circumstances.
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SCHEDULE 2.14 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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APD, INC.
CAPITAL PROJECTS 1996
PROJECT NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPENT TO DATE BALANCE REMAINING TOTAL PROJECT
-------------- ----------- ------------- ----------------- -------------
P200109 Gnata Hot Foil Printer $ 11,794.00 $ 27,519.00 $ 39,313.00
P200119 Leasehold Improvements $ 29,526.00 $ 3,474.00 $ 33,000.00
P200130 2 1/2" Sterling Extruder $ 38,436.00 $ 44,721.00 $ 83,157.00
P200134 Gem Solo 4 Opaque Printer $ 30,816.00 $ 4,644.00 $ 35,460.00
P200140 Parts for Tensil Tester $ 2,000.00 n/a $ 2,000.00
P200142 Expansion Units Phone n/a $ 6,762.00 $ 6,762.00
UV Inking Line n/a $175,000.00 $175,000.00
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Total $112,572.00 $181,762.00 $374,692.00
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SCHEDULE 2.19 LICENSES AND TRADEMARKS OF SPECTRAN
1) Patent License Agreement between Western Electric Company Incorporated
(currently Lucent Technologies).
2) Agreement between Gulf & Western Manufacturing Company and SpecTran
Corporation dated October 18, 1983.
3) Agreement between Aetna Telecommunications Laboratories and SpecTran
Corporation dated January 21, 1985.
4) License Agreement between Corning, Inc. and SpecTran Corporation dated
January 1, 1991.
Schedules to the Investor Representations, Contribution Agreement
and Subscription Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.20 CONTRACTS AND LEASES (p.1 of 3)
a) THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CONTRACTS OF APD INVOLVING MORE THAN $10,000.
1) Supplier Agreement with ATL Connect dated November 2, 1992.
2) Sales Agency Agreement with Thaw Sales and Marketing dated June 7, 1991.
3) Sales Agency Agreement with CMA, Inc. dated June 9, 1994.
4) Sales Agency Agreement with Manufacturers Agents Representatives dated June
1, 1992.
5) Sales Agency Agreement with C&W Fiber Optic dated February 1, 1993.
6) Sales Agency Agreement with KJS Marketing dated September 1, 1994.
7) Sales Agency Agreement with Nutech Electronics, Inc. dated September 1, 1994.
8) Sales Agency Agreement with Innovative Technical Sales, Inc. dated
March 1, 1993.
9) Sales Agency Agreement with Xxxx Xxxxxxx & Associates, Inc., dated January 1,
1994.
10) Sales Agency Agreement with Jaso & Associates, dated May 8, 1994.
11) Sales Agency Agreement with Xxxxxxxxxx & Xxxx, Inc. dated May 1, 1994.
12) Sales Agency Agreement with Data Connect, Inc. dated July 9, 1994.
13) Sales Agency Agreement with Westerly Associates, Inc. dated June 16, 1994.
14) Sales Agency Agreement with DCS Group, Inc., dated October 1, 1996.
15) Agreement with Copelco Leasing Corporation dated October 22, 1993.
16) Lease Agreement with Xxxx X. Xxxxxx dated November 13, 1995 for 00 Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx.
Schedules to the Investor Representations, Contribution Agreement
and Subscription Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.20 CONTRACTS AND LEASES (CONT.) (p.2 of 3)
17) Lease Agreement with Fabrilock, Inc. dated February 6, 1996 for 000 Xxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx.
18) Employment Agreement among Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Applied Photonic Devices, Inc.
and SpecTran Corporation dated May 23, 1995.
19) Employment Agreement among Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Applied Photonic Devices, Inc.
and SpecTran Corporation dated May 23, 1995.
20) Non-Competition Agreement among Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Applied Photonic Devices,
Inc., APD Acquisition Corp. and SpecTran Corporation dated May 23, 1995.
21) Non-Competition Agreement among Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Applied Photonic Devices,
Inc., APD Acquisition Corp., and SpecTran Corporation dated May 23, 1995.
22) AT&T CustomNet (sm) Service Flex Plan, dated September 26, 1994.
23) Service Agreement with SNET America, Inc., dated March 18, 1996.
24) Agreement between Applied Photonic Devices, Inc. and Brugg Telecom, dated
December 18, 1995.
Schedules to the Investor Representations, Contribution Agreement
and Subscription Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.20 CONTRACTS AND LEASES (CONT.) (p.3 of 3)
*25) Loan and Security Agreement among SpecTran Corporation, SpecTran Specialty
Optics Company, Applied Photonic Devices, Inc., SpecTran Communication Fiber
Technologies, Inc. and Fleet National Bank, dated April 25, 1996.
With respect to the above Loan and Security Agreement, Fleet has agreed to
release the lien on the Assets of APD and to release APD from certain of the
restrictive covenants therein as further described in a letter to Xxxx X. Xxxxx,
Fleet National Bank from Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, SpecTran Corporation dated September
16, 1996, such release to be effective upon consummation of the transaction.
*26) $12,000,000 Revolving Note in favor of Fleet National Bank, dated April 25,
1996.
*27) $5,000,000 Term Note in favor of Fleet National Bank, dated April 25, 1996.
*28) $5,000,000 Mortgage Note in favor of Fleet National Bank, dated April 25,
1996.
b) CONTRACTS REQUIRING CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT ARE SET FORTH ON
SCHEDULE 2.4 HERETO.
*These agreements will not be assigned to the Company.
Schedules to the Investor Representations, Contribution Agreement
and Subscription Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.18 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
1) Seller holds from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
one (1) Permit to Discharge to the Waters of the State of Connecticut pursuant
to Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-430 for its plant in Brooklyn,
Connecticut and one (1) pending Application for a Permit to Discharge to the
Waters of the State of Connecticut for its plant in Dayville, Connecticut. These
permits are for water discharge consisting of contact cooling water from APD's
cable-applied, extrusion coating process for fiber optic cables for its plants
in Brooklyn, Connecticut and Dayville, Connecticut. The process waste water is
discharged to the local sanitary sewer.
2) Zoning Permit, Town of Killingly, Connecticut, for change in use of Aquifer
Protection Zone with respect to property located at 000 Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxx.
3) Please refer to the copy of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of 00
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx prepared by Atlantic Environmental
Services, Inc. dated April 28, 1995 (revised May 4, 1995) which has been
previously provided by APD.
4) The plants at Brooklyn, Connecticut and Dayville, Connecticut are both small
quantities generators of hazardous waste. Both plants' quantities of hazardous
waste are disposed of by Xxxxxxx Environmental Services North East, Inc., 000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX, (000)000-0000. APD files for its plants in
Brooklyn, Connecticut and Dayville, Connecticut biannual hazardous waste reports
with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection in connection with
waste disposal as a small quantities generator.
Schedules to the Asset Purchase Agreement
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