AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
This Agreement And Plan Of Reorganization (this “Agreement”) dated as of December 10, 2007 by
and among CIBT Education Group Inc., a corporation governed by the laws of the Province of British
Columbia (“CAG”), CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp., a corporation governed by the laws of
the Province of British Columbia and subsidiary of CAG (“CIBT”) and Xxxxx Corporation S.à.x.x., a
private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) under the laws of the
Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg (“Xxxxx”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the respective Board of Directors of CAG and CIBT have determined it is in the best
interests of CAG and its stockholders and CIBT to effect a reorganization through the transactions
and other actions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Reorganization”) in order to increase CAG’s
ownership of CIBT and to focus CAG on the education sector in China and North America;
WHEREAS, Xxxxx has agreed to participate in such Reorganization pursuant to this Agreement;
WHEREAS, in connection with the Reorganization, Xxxxx, which holds a debenture in an original
aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 (the “Debenture”) and a warrant to acquire up to 5,361,667
common shares of CIBT (the “Warrants”), shall exercise the Warrants and pay the exercise price of
the Warrants by surrendering the Debenture for cancellation to CIBT (the “Recapitalization”);
WHEREAS, in connection with the Reorganization and following the Recapitalization, Xxxxx and
CAG shall exchange the 5,361,667 common shares of CIBT held by Xxxxx (the “CIBT Shares”) for
10,000,000 newly-issued common shares (the “New Shares”) of CAG (the “Exchange”);
WHEREAS, in connection with the Reorganization, CAG also shall exchange a warrant to acquire
up to 268,083 common shares of CIBT held by BMO Capital Markets Inc. (“BMO”) for a warrant to
acquire up to 256,000 common shares of CAG at an exercise price of $0.93 per share (the “BMO
Transaction”); and
WHEREAS, CAG, CIBT and Xxxxx are parties to certain agreements which will be amended or
terminated in connection with the Reorganization (the “Existing Documents”), which agreements are
listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
SECTION I
RECAPITALIZATION
1.1 Payment of Exercise Price. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
and on the basis of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements herein contained,
Xxxxx agrees to surrender the Debenture to CIBT for cancellation as payment in full of the
aggregate exercise price of the Warrants. CAG agrees to accept the Debenture as such payment in
full.
1.2 Payment of Accrued Interest. Notwithstanding the surrender of the Debenture
under Section 1.1 above, CIBT shall pay to Xxxxx an amount equal to the interest accrued but unpaid
on the Debenture through the Closing Date. Such payment shall be made by wire transfer of
immediately available funds within five business days of the surrender of the Debenture in
accordance with the terms hereof.
1.3 Issuance of CIBT Shares. Upon surrender of the Debenture pursuant to Section 1.1
above and surrender of the Warrants to CIBT, the Warrants shall be deemed exercised in accordance
with the terms thereof and CIBT shall issue to Xxxxx the CIBT Shares, which shares shall be fully
paid and non-assessable and free and clear of any claim, lien, pledge, restriction (other than
restrictions under BC Securities Laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or option
(“Encumbrance”). “BC Securities Laws” means the Securities Act (British Columbia), and the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended, as well as all applicable rules, policy
statements, notices, blanket rulings, instruments and orders issued by the British Columbia
Securities Commission.
SECTION II
EXCHANGE
2.1 Share Exchange. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and on the
basis of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements herein contained, CAG agrees to
issue and convey to Xxxxx, and Xxxxx agrees to acquire and accept from CAG, the New Shares in
exchange for the CIBT Shares held by Xxxxx.
2.2 CAG Forfeiture Right. In the event that CAG’s common shares remain listed on the
American Stock Exchange, Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange and the daily reported sale
prices per share of CAG’s common shares thereon are equal to or greater than USD $3.00 (as
appropriately adjusted for any stock split, dividend, combination or other recapitalization
effected after the date hereof) for nine consecutive months (the “Forfeiture Condition”) during the
two calendar year period beginning on the original date of issuance of the New Shares, then Xxxxx
shall forfeit to CAG for no consideration 966,667 common shares of CAG. Such forfeiture will be
completed within ten days after written notice by CAG to Xxxxx, which notice shall include
reasonable detail and support for the Forfeiture Condition having been satisfied. “Month” means a
period calculated from a day in one calendar month to a day numerically corresponding to that day
in the following calendar month, less one day; provided
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that if the calculation of time ends on a day in a calendar month that has no date
corresponding to the first day of the period of time, the time shall be deemed to end on the last
day of that calendar month.
SECTION III
THE CLOSING
3.1 Time and Place of the Closing. The closing (the “Closing”) of the Reorganization
shall be held at the offices of Maitland & Company, 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx (or remotely via the exchange of documents and signatures), at 10:00 A.M., local time, on
December 10, 2007 (the “Closing Date”) or at such other time, place and date as the parties shall
determine.
3.2 Deliveries and Actions by CAG. On the Closing Date, CAG shall (a) deliver to
Xxxxx a stock certificate representing the New Shares, free and clear of any Encumbrances, and (b)
deliver to Xxxxx the Voting Agreement (as defined below) and the Registration Rights Agreement by
and between CAG and Xxxxx substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “CAG
Registration Rights Agreement”).
3.3 Delivery of the CIBT Shares. On the Closing Date, Xxxxx shall deliver to CAG, the
stock certificate representing the CIBT Shares held by Xxxxx.
3.4 Conditions Precedent to the Closing. The Closing shall be subject to the
satisfaction of all of the following conditions:
a) CAG shall have received approval for the transactions contemplated hereby from the TSX
Venture Exchange (“TSX Approval”).
b) No provision of any applicable law, rules or regulations shall be in effect which has the
effect of making the Reorganization illegal or shall otherwise restrain or prohibit the
consummation of the Reorganization.
c) No Material Adverse Change shall have occurred since April 24, 2007. “Material Adverse
Change” shall mean, with respect to CAG or CIBT, any materially adverse change in or effect on the
business, operations, financial condition, or results of operations of CAG or CIBT,
provided, however, that Material Adverse Change shall not include any materially
adverse change in or effect on the business or financial condition of CAG or CIBT resulting from
general financial and economic conditions and industry trends that do not disproportionately impact
CAG or CIBT.
d) CAG shall have taken all necessary actions to appoint two individuals nominated by Xxxxx to
CAG’s board of directors effective as of the Closing.
e) Certain of CAG’s stockholders shall have entered into a voting agreement acceptable to
Xxxxx and substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B (the “Voting
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Agreement” and together with this Agreement and the CAG Registration Rights Agreement, the
"Transaction Agreements”).
f) Each of the parties hereto shall have complied with their respective obligations under
Sections I and II hereof.
g) BMO shall have consented to consummation of the BMO Transaction.
3.5 Abandonment. At any time prior to the Closing, this Agreement may be terminated
and the transactions and actions contemplated hereby may be abandoned by Xxxxx without further
obligation by any party hereto if the conditions to the Closing have not been met.
SECTION IV
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF CAG
CAG represents, warrants and covenants to Xxxxx as follows:
4.1 Organization; Good Standing. CAG is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in corporate and tax good standing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
4.2 Authority. CAG has full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver the
Transaction Agreements and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and except for TSX
Approval, no consent or approval of any other Person is required therefor. The execution and
delivery of the Transaction Agreements by CAG, the performance by CAG of its agreements hereunder
and thereunder and the consummation by CAG of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action. The Transaction Agreements constitute
valid and binding obligations of CAG, enforceable against CAG in accordance with their respective
terms. “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint
venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, government or agency
or political subdivision thereof, or other entity.
4.3 No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of the Transaction Agreements,
nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, violates any provision of
the certificate of incorporation, articles or resolutions of CAG or any law, statute, ordinance,
regulation, order, judgment or decree of any court or governmental agency, or conflicts with or
results in any breach of any of the terms of, or constitutes a default under or results in the
termination of or the creation of any lien or any other rights pursuant to the terms of any
contract or agreement to which CAG is a party or by which CAG or any of its assets is bound.
Neither CAG nor CIBT has any current plan or intention to acquire any Remaining Shares (as defined
below) other than through the issuance of common shares of CAG as consideration.
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4.4 Due Authorization; Capitalization. The New Shares being issued by CAG hereunder
have been duly authorized and when issued to Xxxxx in exchange for the CIBT Shares as herein
provided, shall be validly issued in accordance with BC Securities Laws, fully paid and
nonassessable, and free and clear of any Encumbrances. The New Shares being issued hereunder, as
of the Closing Date, represent approximately 16.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of
CAG after giving effect to the BMO Transaction and the Exchange. Following the four month holding
period required under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and BC Securities Laws, the New
Shares shall be freely tradeable by Xxxxx.
SECTION V
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF CIBT
CIBT represents, warrants and covenants to Xxxxx as follows:
5.1 Organization; Good Standing. CIBT is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in corporate and tax good standing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
5.2 Authority. CIBT has full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver
this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and no consent or approval of any other
Person is required therefor. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by CIBT, the performance
by CIBT of its agreements hereunder and the consummation by CIBT of the transactions contemplated
hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action. This Agreement constitutes a
valid and binding obligation of CIBT, enforceable against CIBT in accordance with its terms.
5.3 No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, violates any provision of the certificate of
incorporation or articles or resolutions of CIBT, or any law, statute, ordinance, regulation,
order, judgment or decree of any court or governmental agency, or conflicts with or results in any
breach of any of the terms of, or constitutes a default under or results in the termination of or
the creation of any lien or any other rights pursuant to the terms of any contract or agreement to
which CIBT is a party or by which CIBT or any of its assets is bound.
5.4 Due Authorization; Capitalization.
The CIBT Shares being issued by CIBT have been duly authorized and when issued upon exercise
of the Warrants as herein provided, shall be validly issued in accordance with BC Securities Laws
and shall be fully paid and non-assessable. The capital stock of CIBT, as authorized by the
certificate of incorporation, notice of articles or resolutions, as amended, of CIBT, consists of
100,000,000 common shares without par value, of which 19,267,999 common shares are issued and
outstanding and held of record, in the aggregate, by CAG and, after giving effect to the
Recapitalization, 5,361,667 shares are issued and outstanding and held of record by Xxxxx.
Following the BMO Transaction and the Exchange, (a) 5,395,667 common shares of CIBT are outstanding
and held by Persons other than CAG (“Remaining Shares”); and (b) there
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are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, rights, agreements or commitments to which
CAG, CIBT or any of their respective subsidiaries is a party or which are binding on any of them
providing for the issuance, disposition or acquisition of any Capital Stock of CIBT or any of its
subsidiaries. “Capital Stock” means (i) with respect to any Person that is a corporation, any and
all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of capital
stock or share capital of such Person and (ii) with respect to any other Person, any and all
partnership, membership, joint venture or other equity interests of such Person.
SECTION VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF XXXXX
Xxxxx represents and warrants to CAG and CIBT as follows:
6.1 Authority. Xxxxx has the full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and no consent or approval of any other Person
is required therefor. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Xxxxx, the performance by
Xxxxx of its agreements hereunder and the consummation by Xxxxx of the transactions contemplated
hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action.
6.2 No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (i) violates any other organizational document
to which Xxxxx is a party or subject to, (ii) violates any law, statute, ordinance, regulation,
order, judgment or decree of any court or governmental agency, or (iii) conflicts with or results
in any breach of any terms of, or constitutes a default under or results in the termination of or
the creation of any lien or any other rights pursuant to the terms of any contract or agreement to
which Xxxxx is a party or by which Xxxxx or any of its assets are bound.
SECTION VII
OTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE REORGANIZATION
7.1 Further Assurances; Books and Records. Each of CAG and CIBT hereby consents to
the taking of all actions necessary to effect the Reorganization and the transactions set forth in
this Agreement on the books and records of CAG and CIBT.
7.2 Termination of Agreements. Effective as of the Closing, the Existing Agreements
set forth on Schedule A and identified as “Terminating Agreements” shall be terminated in
their entirety and shall be of no further force and effect, except as specifically set forth in
Schedule A.
7.3 Amendment of Existing Agreements. Effective as of the Closing, the Existing
Agreements set forth in Schedule A and identified as “Amended Agreements” shall be amended
as specifically set forth on Schedule A.
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7.4 Certain Continuing Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
(including, without limitation, Section 1.1 hereof), the parties acknowledge and agree that CIBT’s
obligations under Section 6 of that certain Debenture, dated April 24, 2007, by CIBT School of
Business & Technology Corp. and Section 8.9 of the Purchase Agreement (as defined Schedule
A) shall survive the Reorganization. Xxxxx agrees that CIBT may assign to CAG, and CAG may
assume, such obligations upon written notice to Xxxxx duly executed by CAG and CIBT.
SECTION VIII
SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 Survival of Representation and Warranties. All representations, warranties,
waivers and acknowledgements contained herein (including with respect to the information contained
on the Schedules hereto) shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and the Closing hereunder
and shall continue in full force and effect thereafter; notwithstanding any investigation at any
time made by or on behalf of any party hereto.
8.2 Indemnification of Xxxxx. CAG and CIBT shall jointly and severally indemnify and
hold harmless Xxxxx against and from any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in
respect thereof) arising out of or based upon the breach, falsity or incorrectness as of the
Closing of any representation, warranty, waiver or acknowledgement of CAG or CIBT contained herein.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CAG and CIBT expressly agree and acknowledge that the right of
indemnification granted herein to Xxxxx shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy available to
Xxxxx.
8.3 Indemnification of CAG & CIBT. Xxxxx shall indemnify and hold harmless
CAG and CIBT against and from any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect
thereof) arising out of or based upon the breach, falsity or incorrectness as of the Closing of any
representation, warranty, waiver or acknowledgement of Xxxxx contained herein. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Xxxxx expressly agrees and acknowledges that the right of indemnification granted herein
to CAG and CIBT shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy available to CAG and CIBT.
SECTION IX
TAX FREE REORGANIZATION
9.1 Tax Free Reorganization. Each party hereto agrees to cooperate with each of the
other parties (including, but not limited to, by consistent reporting and filing with each
appropriate tax authority) in order for the Reorganization to qualify as a non-taxable
reorganization.
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SECTION X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents approvals or other
communications (collectively, “Notices”) required or permitted to be given hereunder or which are
given with respect to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally served, delivered
by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or transmitted by personal delivery, or
overnight courier, addressed as set forth below, or to such other address as such party shall have
specified most recently by written notice. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of personal
delivery or the next business day if sent by overnight courier. Notices shall be delivered as
follows:
If to CIBT or CAG:
| CIBT Education Group Inc. | ||
| 1200 – 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx | ||
| Xxxxxxxxx XX, Xxxxxx X0X 0X0 | ||
| Telephone: (000) 000-0000 | ||
| Attn: Xxxx Xxx | ||
| with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: | ||
| Maitland & Company | ||
| 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | ||
| Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | ||
| X0X 0X0, Xxxxxx | ||
| Attn: Xxx Xxxxx, Esq. | ||
| If to Xxxxx: | ||
| Xxxxx Corporation S.á.x.x. | ||
| c/o Camden Partners | ||
| 000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx | ||
| Xxxxx 0000 | ||
| Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | ||
| Attn: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||
| with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice hereunder): | ||
| Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx and Xxxx LLP | ||
| 0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X. | ||
| Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000 | ||
| Attn: Xxxxx Xxxxx, Esq. | ||
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10.2 Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement
shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
10.3 Assignment. Other than as provided herein, this Agreement shall not be
assignable by any of the parties hereto except pursuant to a writing executed by all of the parties
hereto.
10.4 Amendment and Waiver. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended or waived
only with the written consent of all of the parties hereto.
10.5 Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of any such
provision to any Person or circumstance, shall be held invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to Persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
10.6 Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only
and are not part of the substance of this Agreement.
10.7 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
10.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the Province of British Columbia applicable in the case of agreements made and to
be performed entirely within such province and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without
regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and delivered
electronically or by fax, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.10 Entire Agreement. As among the parties hereto, the Transaction Agreements
(including Schedule A and all other agreements, certificates and instruments contemplated
hereby) constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings whether oral or written
with respect to the subject matter hereof. Schedule A is an integral part of this
Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto as of the date
first above written.
CIBT EDUCATION GROUP INC.
By: /s/ Xxxx
Xxx
Name: Xxxx Xxx
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Name: Xxxx Xxx
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
CIBT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
By: /s/ Xxxx
Xxx
Name: Xxxx Xxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Name: Xxxx Xxx
Title: Chief Executive Officer
XXXXX CORPORATION S.à.x.x.
By: /s/ Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Manager
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Manager
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