STOCK PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, made this 26th day of March,
1996 by and among:
XXXXX XXXXX and XXXXX XXXXXXX, adult individuals competent to contract,
residing, respectively, at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 and 00
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (hereinafter "PLEDGORS")
AND
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, an adult individual residing at 000-00 00xx Xxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000; XXXXX XXXXX, an adult individual residing at 000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000; and XXX XXXXXX, an adult individual
residing at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000; jointly and
severally, (hereinafter collectively "the PLEDGEES")
AND
XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX, an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of
New York having his principal office located at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx,
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (hereinafter "BAILEE")
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the PLEDGEES have formed a Delaware corporation, named Nissko
Telecon, Inc., which pursuant to a Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement") has
agreed to purchase fifteen (15) "Talkie Power Web Line Machines" from Computer
Business Science, Inc., a New York corporation wholly-owned by Fidelity
Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, of which the PLEDGORS are directors,
officers and controlling stockholders;
WHEREAS, in the Purchase Agreement the PLEDGORS have each agreed to
collateralize the recovery by PLEDGEES of their initial purchase price of Six
Hundred Twenty-nine Thousand Dollars ($629,000) by each pledging Five Hundred
Thousand (500,000) shares of the Common Stock of Fidelity Holdings, Inc. owned
by them, whereby in the event of default, PLEDGEES can elect to direct BAILEE to
dispose of sufficient of the shares being deposited hereunder in order to secure
the funds necessary to meet the obligations of PLEDGORS; and
WHEREAS, the parties have negotiated and desire a written document to
formalize and evidence their understandings;
NOW, THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, and in consideration of the
PLEDGEES' execution and closing of the Purchase Agreement and PLEDGORS'
agreement to collateralize the down payment being made for such machines, the
parties have agreed as follows:
1. (a) The PLEDGEES and PLEDGORS hereby appoint and designate XXXXXX X.
XXXXXXX, ESQ. 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
(hereinafter "BAILEE") for the purpose set forth herein and BAILEE accepts such
appointment.
(b) The PLEDGEES and the PLEDGORS authorize BAILEE to act pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement. In the event of the disability, death, inability to
act or resignation of BAILEE, PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES shall select a bank,
trust company or other appropriate person to act as substitute bailee hereunder.
In such event, PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES shall be jointly and severally liable
for any service fees and costs notwithstanding Paragraph 5(a) below.
The term "BAILEE-" as used herein is used merely for convenience as the
PLEDGORS recognize and agree that the BAILEE is acting as agent for the
PLEDGEES. Further, the parties recognize that possession of the "bailed" shares
by the "BAILEE" shall be deemed a possession by the PLEDGEES for all purposes
including, but not limited to, perfection of PLEDGEES' security interest in the
"bailed" shares.
2. (a) PLEDGORS hereby grant to the PLEDGEES a security interest in the
following listed shares of stock in Fidelity Holdings, Inc., a Nevada
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Shares") as follows:
CERTIFICATE SHARES REGISTERED OWNER
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0001 250,000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
0002 250,000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
0030 250,000 Xxxxx Xxxxx
0038 250,000 Xxxxx Xxxxx
(b) The PLEDGEES and PLEDGORS hereby deposit the shares with the
BAILEE. Contemporaneously, PLEDGORS are each depositing with the BAILEE three
(3) blank stock powers, with the signatures having Medallion guarantees.
(c) BAILEE shall hold and dispose of the Shares in accordance with the
terms and provisions of this Agreement.
3. (a) Subject to subparagraph (b) following, BAILEE shall keep and
preserve the Shares pending delivery to PLEDGORS or the disposition of the
Shares for the PLEDGEES as provided below or until tender into court as provided
in Paragraph 6 below.
(b) At such time as PLEDGORS believe that CBS has fully complied with
the terms of the Purchase Agreement and that their guarantee has therefore
become ineffective and that accordingly they are entitled to the return of the
Shares, PLEDGORS may give to BAILEE written demand (certified mail, return
receipt requested) for delivery of the Shares. Within three (3) business days
after receipt of any such demand, BAILEE shall notify PLEDGEES in writing by
certified mail, return receipt requested, of the demand made by PLEDGORS. Twenty
(20) days after BAILEE receives such demand from PLEDGORS, BAILEE, in the
absence of having actually received written objections (certified mail, return
receipt requested) from PLEDGEES specifying all defaults as outlined in (d)
below, shall deliver the Shares to PLEDGORS. Such delivery shall terminate the
pledge thereof as well as the PLEDGEES' security interest in the Shares.
(d) At such time as PLEDGEES believe that CBS has defaulted on its
undertakings and obligations under the Subscription Agreement and that the
guarantee of PLEDGORS is activated, PLEDGEES may notify BAILEE in writing, by
certified mail, return receipt requested, of such belief and may advise BAILEE
that they wish to exercise their rights under the Purchase Agreement pursuant to
Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.). The notice to Bailee shall
specifically state all defaults which PLEDGEES believe have occurred. Within
three (3) business days after receipt of any such notice, BAILEE shall notify
PLEDGORS in writing (certified mail, return receipt requested) of the PLEDGEES'
demand, also transmitting a copy of PLEDGEES, written notice. Within twenty (20)
days after receipt of the PLEDGEES' notice, BAILEE, in the absence of having
actually received written objection (certified mail, return receipt requested)
from PLEDGORS, shall comply with the PLEDGEES, instructions regarding their
rights under the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Article 9 of the U.C.C.
(e) The parties making objection (responding) under (c) or (d) above
shall mail their objection to BAILEE by certified mail, return receipt
requested, and mail a copy thereof, also by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the party who made the demand for delivery. Any such objection
shall state with specificity the reason(s) for objection. If BAILEE shall not
have actually received the objection (response) by the close of business on the
twentieth day, BAILEE shall be entitled to proceed.
(f) BAILEE shall have no responsibility to determine compliance or
default under (c) or (d) above. If BAILEE shall receive a timely written
objection to delivery from the PLEDGEES, as provided in (c) above, BAILEE shall
not make delivery to PLEDGORS until the controversy with respect thereto shall
have been settled either by an agreement between the PLEDGEES and the PLEDGORS
or by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction not subject to
further appeal. Similarly, if BAILEE shall receive a timely written objection to
delivery from PLEDGORS as provided in (d) above, BAILEE shall not comply with
PLEDGEES' instructions until the controversy with respect thereto shall have
been settled either by an agreement between PLEDGEES and the PLEDGORS or by a
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction not subject to further
appeal. BAILEE shall have no authority or responsibility to resolve the dispute.
If settlement is achieved by agreement between the PLEDGEES and the PLEDGORS, a
copy of the settlement, with delivery instructions, signed by all the parties,
shall be delivered to BAILEE who shall deliver the Shares in accordance with the
instructions.
(g) If both the PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES shall proceed respectively
under (b) and (c) above, the procedures set forth in (b), (c), (d) and (e) above
Paragraph 7(b) shall control.
(h) In the absence of prior demand and objection, if any, this
Agreement shall terminate on June 30, 1998, and upon such termination, BAILEE
shall deliver the Shares to the PLEDGORS.
(i) Upon the delivery of the Shares as provided in (c), (d), (f), (g)
or (h) above, all obligations between PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES on the one hand,
and BAILEE on the other, shall cease.
4. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization or
recapitalization of Fidelity Holdings, Inc. the shares and all other
consideration received in respect to the Shares shall be delivered and, or in
the alternative, paid to BAILEE. Upon receipt of such consideration if full,
BAILEE shall release and deliver the Shares to PLEDGORS or other persons
entitled hereto under the circumstances. In the event of a dissolution, sale of
assets or other such transaction, PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES shall determine the
type and quantity of alternate security to be deposited with BAILEE in
substitution of the Shares, which BAILEE shall release and deliver as directed
in writing signed by both the PLEDGEES and PLEDGORS.
5. In the event of PLEDGORS' default and delivery of the shares to
PLEDGEES, PLEDGEES shall sell sufficient shares to secure the funds necessary to
meet the obligations of PLEDGORS under the Purchase Agreement. Any such sales
may be at public or private sales but shall comply with all applicable federal
and state security laws and regulations.
6. (a) There shall be no fee or service charge payable to the BAILEE for
serving in that capacity under the terms of this Agreement.
(b) PLEDGORS and the PLEDGEES jointly and severally hereby agree to
indemnify and hold harmless BAILEE against any and all losses, claims, damages,
liabilities and expenses, including reasonable costs of investigation and
counsel fees and disbursements, which may be imposed upon BAILEE or incurred by
BAILEE in connection with his acceptance of appointment as BAILEE hereunder, or
the performance of his duties hereunder, including any litigation arising from
this Agreement or involving the subject matter hereof.
7. (a) in performing any of his duties hereunder, BAILEE shall not incur
any liability to anyone for damages, losses or expenses, except for willful
default or breach of trust, and he shall accordingly not incur any such
liability with respect (i) to any action taken or omitted in good faith upon
advice of his counsel or counsel for the parties given with respect to any
questions relating to his duties and responsibilities as BAILEE under this
Agreement, or (ii) to any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any
instrument, including any written notice or instruction provided for in this
Agreement, not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness
of its provisions but also to the truth and accuracy of any information
contained therein, which BAILEE shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to
have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons, and to conform with
the provisions of this Agreement.
(b) In the event of a dispute between any of the parties hereto
sufficient in the discretion of the BAILEE to justify his doing so, BAILEE shall
be entitled to tender into the registry or custody of any court of competent
jurisdiction, the Shares and all money or other property in his hands under this
Agreement, together with such legal pleadings as he deems appropriate, and
thereupon be discharged from all further duties and liabilities under this
Agreement. Any such legal action may be brought in such court as BAILEE shall
determine has jurisdiction thereof.
8. (a) Until BAILEE shall have proceeded, pursuant to the PLEDGEES'
instructions as provided in Paragraph 3(c) above, PLEDGORS shall be entitled to:
vote the Shares and to transfer, assign and otherwise have and exercise all
rights of ownership therein; but always subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. Dividends shall be forthwith delivered to BAILEE. In the event
that PLEDGORS make any transfer or assignment, they shall provide written notice
to BAILEE of such and shall provide BAILEE with the name(s) and address(es) of
the transferee(s) or assignee(s).
(b) All dividends and distribution with respect to the Shares,
including stock dividends, shall be paid to the BAILEE who shall hold such as
additional collateral hereunder and dispose of such as otherwise provided for
the Shares themselves. The security interest of the PLEDGEES shall attach to all
dividends and distributions immediately upon declaration. All cash dividends
representing a distribution of profits (earned surplus or current earnings)
shall, in the event of default and delivery of the Shares to the PLEDGEES,
reduce proportionately the balance of the indebtedness from PLEDGORS to the
PLEDGEES upon delivery thereof to the PLEDGEES; all other dividends shall be
treated as additional collateral and reduce the liabilities only upon
disposition and only to the extent of the net proceeds thereof.
9. The PLEDGEES' exercise of their rights hereunder shall not be deemed an
election of remedies. The PLEDGEES shall have the right to bid on and purchase
the Shares at any private or public sale in the event of default by PLEDGORS and
the debt of PLEDGORS, less the net proceeds of any such sale, shall survive such
sale.
10. All notices required hereunder shall be sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested, or by registered mail to the PLEDGORS, the PLEDGEES or BAILEE
(as may be applicable) at the addresses listed on page I hereof or to such other
address as shall be provided in writing.
11. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties and their successors, assigns, heirs, legal representatives,
executors and administrators.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
WITNESS: PLEDGORS:
By:
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XXXXX XXXXX
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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XXXXX XXXXXXX
BAILEE:
By:
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XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
STOCK PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
Signatures continued
WITNESS: PLEDGEES:
By:
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XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
By:
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XXXXX XXXXX
By:
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XXX XXXXXX
Xxxxx Xxxxx, President
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, President
Re: Amendment to Plan and Agreement of Merger
WITNESS:
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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XXXXX XXXXXXX
cc: Xxxxxx X. Salad, Esquire
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Equire
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Esquire
Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
PLAN AND AGREEMENT OF MERGER
EXHIBIT "D"
Major Chevrolet, Inc. 61.0%
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 16.6%
Major Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle, Inc. 16.6%
Major Suburu, Inc. 5.8%
