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Exhibit 10.2
THIS BUY-SELL AGREEMENT is entered into as of March 3, 2000 among OXFORD
INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"), and MORTGAGE
BANKERS HOLDING CORP., (MBHC, collectively the "Shareholders"), with respect to
the following facts:
1. The Shareholders own 667,000 of the outstanding shares of the Growth
Fund Partners, Inc.
2. The Shareholders and the Company believe it to be in their respective
best interests that the Shareholders dispose of the shares of the
Growth Fund Partners, Inc. now or hereafter owned by the Shareholders
(collectively the "Shares") and to provide for the purchase of the
Shares by the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing facts and the mutual
agreements set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Transfer Restriction. During the term of this agreement, the Company
may not transfer, assign, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of any of
the Shares except in accordance with this agreement, and all
certificates evidencing the Shares shall bear the following addendum:
"These shares are subject to restrictions on transfer contained in a
Buy-Sell Agreement, a copy of which may be inspected at the principal
office of MBHC and the Company"
2. Right-of-First-Refusal. The Company shall have First-Right-of-Refusal
for a period of 30 days.
2.1 Rejection. If the offer has not been accepted in writing prior to
expiration of the 30-day period, the selling Shareholder shall have
the right of cancellation thereafter.
2.2 Acceptance. Upon the acceptance of this agreement and prior to
expiration of the 30-day period, the price for the Shares being
purchased will be paid in cash in the amount of $2,500,000. No such
disposition of the Shares may be transferred, assigned, hypothecated
or otherwise disposed prior to the payment of such shares.
3. Terms of Purchase. The Company shall effect such purchase and
redemption within 30 days. The Company shall pay $2,500,000 of the
Purchase Price in cash upon delivery of the certificates evidencing
the Shares, duly endorsed for transfer to the Company.
3.1 Costs. All costs shall be borne by party ordering same.
4. Termination of Relationship. At any time that the Company or
Shareholders may elect to terminate the relationship between the two
parties.
4.1 Closing. Within 30 days closing shall be held at which the purchasing
Shareholder shall purchase the Shareholder's Shares for cash, in the
amount of the $2,500,000, payable at the closing against receipt of
(1) certificates evidencing the Shares duly endorsed for transfer, and
(2) the selling Shareholder's resignation from all title to the
shares.
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4.2 Revocation. Once commenced, the procedures provided herein may not be
terminated or revoked without the prior written consent of both
parties to such termination or revocation.
4.3 Application. The provisions of the Section 4 shall only apply in the
event that the Shareholders own all of the outstanding shares.
5. Administrative Approvals. The Company and the Shareholders shall
provide all necessary corporate approval, documents and/or resolutions
in connection with the purchase and sale of any Shares under this
agreement.
6. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted under
this agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt
if delivered personally, or three days after deposit in United States
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt
requested, addressed as set forth below or to such addresses as may
have been provided in like manner to all other parties to this
agreement:
(a) If to the Company:
Oxford International, Inc.
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx XX 00000
(b) If to Shareholders:
Mortgage Bankers Holding Corp./
National Institute Companies of America
00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx XX 00000
7. Termination. This agreement shall terminate (a) by the written
agreement of all parties; (b) upon the dissolution, bankruptcy or
insolvency of the Company; or (c) at the close of business on the 30th
day from the date of acceptance.
8. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of this agreement,
or any breach of this agreement, including any controversy or claim as
to arbitrability or rescission, shall be settled by arbitration in
accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American
Arbitration Association.
8.1 Arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in and governed by the
laws of the state of Pennsylvania and subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts therein.
8.2 Judgment. Any judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may
be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrators
shall not, under any circumstances, have any authority to award
punitive exemplary or similar damages.
8.3 Equitable Remedies. Either party may pursue the remedy of specific
performance of this agreement, or seek a preliminary or permanent
injunction against the breach of this agreement; or in aid of the
exercise of
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any power granted hereunder, or any combination thereof, in any court
having jurisdiction thereof without resort to arbitration.
9. Miscellaneous. This agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the successors, assigns, personal representatives, heirs and legatees
of the respective parties. Should any one or more of the provisions
of this agreement be determined to be illegal or unenforceable, all
other provisions of the agreement shall be given effect separately
from such provisions, and the other provisions shall not be such
illegality or unenforceability. If any action at law or in equity to
enforce any of the provisions or rights under this agreement, the
unsuccessful party to such litigation, as determined by the court in a
final judgment or decree, shall pay the successful party or parties
all costs expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the
successful party or parties (including without litigation, costs,
expenses and fees on any appeals), and if the successful party
recovers judgment in any such action or proceedings, such costs,
expenses and attorneys' fees shall be included as part of the
judgment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Buy-Sell Agreement as
of the date first above written.
/s/ XXXX X. XXXXXXX
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OXFORD INTERNATIONAL INC.
By Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
President and CEO
I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Buy-Sell Agreement and that I
know its contents. I am aware that by its provisions to sell all Shares (as
defined therein) of Growth Fund Partners, Inc. I hereby consent to the sale,
approve of the provisions of the agreement.
DATED: 3/9, 2000
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/s/ XXXXX X. MALOREY
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MORTGAGE BANKERS HOLDING CORP.
By Xxxxx X. Malorey
President
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Oxford International, Inc.
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx XX 00000
April 27, 2000
Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
We would like to extend the date of the contract to May 15th, 2000 to help
accommodate the transaction.
/s/ XXXXX X. XXXXXXX /s/ ??????????????????
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, President Witness
National Institute Companies of America, Inc.
/s/ XXXXXXX XXXXXXX /s/ XXXX X. XXXXXX
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Witness
Oxford International, Inc.
