EXECUTION COPY
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into this 20th day
of June, 2002, by and between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx ("Xxxxx"), Fairford Holdings,
Ltd., a British Virgin Islands corporation ("FHL"), Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
("Bartkiw"), Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx ("Xxxxxxxx") and CTI Group (Holdings) Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("CTIG").
BACKGROUND
X. Xxxxx served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CTIG. On
September 6, 2001, Xxxxx and CTIG entered into a letter agreement acknowledging
Xxxxx' resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer of CTIG. Under the
letter agreement, Xxxxx' employment was terminated as of January 31, 2002 (the
"Termination Date") and Xxxxx was paid all compensation to which he was
entitled.
B. FHL, Bartkiw and Xxxxxxxx (collectively, the "Buyers"), each a
shareholder of CTIG, have negotiated and agreed with Xxxxx for the purchase and
sale of all of the equity securities of CTIG owned beneficially or of record by
Xxxxx, on the terms set forth herein.
C. In connection with transactions contemplated hereunder, Xxxxx has agreed
to enter into mutual general releases with certain parties on the terms set
forth in such mutual releases.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the mutual consideration set forth herein and intending
to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Closing. The Closing of the Contemplated Transactions shall occur as
follows:
1.1 Closing Mechanics. Upon the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Contemplated
Transactions shall be consummated as follows:
(a) On or before June 25, 2002, Xxxxx shall initiate (by
instructing Xxxxx' broker in writing and causing such broker to initiate such
transfer) the electronic transfer of 67,500 shares of Class A Stock,
representing all uncertificated shares of the Stock, with such electronic
transfer resulting in the deposit of such uncertificated shares of Stock to the
following brokerage account (the "Electronic Transfer"):
DB Xxxx Xxxxx, Inc.
DTC # 0573
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
#000-00000-00
; and
(b) Upon confirmation by the Buyers that the Electronic
Transfer has been consummated in accordance with Section 1.1(a) (the "Buyer
Confirmation"), the Buyers shall, by the end of the first business day
immediately following the day the Buyer Confirmation occurs, cause the
initiation of the wire transfer of the Purchase Price to Xxxxx; and
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(c) Upon confirmation by Xxxxx that the wire transfer of the
Purchase Price has been consummated (the "Seller Confirmation"), Xxxxx shall, by
the end of the first business day immediately following the day the Seller
Confirmation occurs, cause the delivery to Blank Rome Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP
("Blank Rome"), for the benefit of Buyers, of (i) the certificates for shares of
Class A Stock representing the balance of the Stock properly endorsed for
transfer (including Medallion Guarantees); (ii) Releases described in Section 3
hereof, executed by Xxxxx and (iii) the Employment Settlement and Release
Agreement and the Amendment to Employment Agreement (attached thereto as Exhibit
"A") executed by Xxxxx (the "Hand Delivery"); and
(d) Buyers shall cause the delivery, simultaneous with the
Hand Delivery, to Drinker Xxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP ("Drinker") for the benefit of
Xxxxx, (i) the Releases described in Section 3, executed by the various parties
other than Xxxxx and (ii) the Employment Settlement and Release Agreement and
the Amendment to Employment Agreement (attached thereto as Exhibit "A") executed
by CTIG.
(e) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Blank Rome
and Drinker are acting as custodians on behalf of the Buyers and the Sellers,
respectively. The parties hereto agree on a joint and several basis to indemnify
and hold harmless Blank Rome and Drinker and their respective partners,
employees and representatives against all losses, claims, liabilities, expenses
(including attorneys' fees and costs of investigation) and damages arising from
any error of judgment or for any act done or omitted by Blank Rome or Drinker in
good faith, or for any mistake of fact or law, and each of Blank Rome and
Drinker is released and exculpated from any liability hereunder except for such
party's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
1.2 Closing. The closing date for the consummation of all of the
Contemplated Transactions shall be deemed to be the date upon which the delivery
contemplated in Section 1.1(c) and 1.1(d) shall have been completed (the
"Closing Date").
1.3 Performance of Closing Obligations. If the Buyers or CTIG on the
one hand or Xxxxx on the other hand, breach the covenants set forth in Section
1.1, the parties hereto agree that the non-breaching parties shall be entitled
to specific performance of such obligations, in addition to all other rights and
remedies afforded at law or in equity and under this Agreement.
2. Resignation. CTIG hereby confirms receipt and acceptance of Xxxxx'
resignation as a director of CTIG effective on and as of June 11, 2002.
3. Release of Claims. The following releases (collectively, the "Releases")
shall be delivered at the Closing:
3.1 Releases by Xxxxx. Xxxxx shall execute and deliver the following:
(a) a Mutual General Release between Xxxxx and CTIG (the
"CTIG-Xxxxx Release") in the form of Exhibit "A" to CTIG;
(b) a Mutual General Release between Xxxxx and Xxxxx X.
Xxxxxxxx (the "Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release") in the form of Exhibit "B" to Xxxxx X.
Xxxxxxxx;
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(c) a Mutual General Release between Xxxxx and each of Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and Xxxx
Xxxxxxx (the "Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release", the "Xxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release", the
"Xxxxx-Xxxxx Release", the "Leeds-Johns Release", the "Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release",
the "Xxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release", respectively, and collectively the "Directors-Xxxxx
Releases"), in the form of Xxxxxxxx "X-0", "X-0", "X-0", "X-0", "X-0" and "C-6"
respectively, to such directors.
(d) a Mutual General Release between Xxxxx and Blank Rome
Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP (the "Blank-Johns Release") in the form of Exhibit "D" to
Blank Rome Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP.
3.2 Release by CTIG. CTIG shall execute and deliver the CTIG-Xxxxx
Release in the form of Exhibit "A" to Xxxxx.
3.3 Release by Osseiran. FHL shall cause the execution and delivery of
the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Release by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx in the form of Exhibit "B" to
Xxxxx.
3.4 Releases by Directors. CTIG and the Buyers shall cause the
execution and delivery of the Directors-Xxxxx Releases by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and Xxxx Xxxxxxx, as
applicable, in the form of Xxxxxxxx "X-0", "X-0", "X-0", "X-0", "X-0" and "C-6"
to Xxxxx.
3.5 Release by Blank Rome. The Buyers shall cause the execution and
delivery of the Blank-Johns Releases by Blank Rome Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP in the
form of Exhibit "D" to Xxxxx.
4. Company Payment. Xxxxx acknowledges receipt from CTIG of Ninety-Nine
Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Four and 12/100 Dollars ($99,584.12). Xxxxx
acknowledges and agrees that all board and other fees that would have been
earned by Xx. Xxxxx after the date hereof if he continued to serve the balance
of his term as a director of CTIG have been paid in full.
5. Stock Purchase.
5.1 Purchase and Sale. On the Closing Date, subject to and upon the
terms and conditions contained herein, Xxxxx will (i) sell, transfer, convey,
assign and deliver to the Buyers and the Buyers will purchase and acquire from
Xxxxx, good, marketable and valid right, title and interest, free and clear of
any Adverse Claims and Encumbrances, in and to the Stock and (ii) deliver
evidence to the Buyers of such transfer, conveyance and assignment of the Stock
in the form of certificate(s) constituting all of the Stock fully and properly
endorsed to effect such transfer, conveyance and assignment of the Stock to
Buyers.
5.2 Purchase Price. In consideration of (i) the sale of the Stock, (ii)
the performance of the covenants pertaining to the purchase and sale of the
Stock and (iii) in reliance upon the representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements made herein by Xxxxx, the Buyers will, in full payment for the Stock,
pay or cause the payment to Xxxxx at the Closing, the total sum of One Million
Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Seven and 88/100 Dollars
($1,256,297.88), with such payment being made by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to an account designated by Xxxxx in writing at least two days
prior to the Closing Date.
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5.3 Allocation of Purchase. Unless the Buyers agree otherwise in their sole
discretion, the Buyers shall purchase the Stock in the following proportions:
Bartkiw 391,826 shares
FHL 918,171 shares
Xxxxxxxx 410,959 shares
6. Representations and Warranties of Xxxxx. Xxxxx represents and warrants
as follows:
6.1 Ownership.
(a) Xxxxx is the owner of One Million Seven Hundred Twenty
Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six (1,720,956) shares of Class A Common Stock,
$0.01 par value per share, of CTIG (the Class A Common Stock being referred to
as the "Class A Stock") and the shares owned by Xxxxx being referred to as the
"Stock"). Except for 67,500 shares of Class A Stock which is owned beneficially
by Xxxxx and held in street name (the "Uncertificated Stock"), all of the Stock
is owned of record and beneficially by Xxxxx. Except for the Uncertificated
Stock, no portion of the Stock is held of record by any other Person, including
but not limited to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx and its Affiliates. The Stock will
not be transferred under this Agreement in violation of any preemptive or
preferential rights of any person. CTIG had granted Xxxxx options to purchase
One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of Class A Stock (the "Options"). On April
30, 2002, the Options expired and terminated. Xxxxx did not exercise all or any
portion of the Options prior to their expiration and termination. Xxxxx does not
have any further interest in connection with the Options as a result of their
expiration and termination. The Stock represents all of the securities of CTIG
owned, beneficially or of record, by Xxxxx.
(b) To Xxxxx' knowledge, the Class A Stock listed on Exhibit
"A" to the Xxxxx Family Purchase Agreement represents all of the securities of
CTIG owned, beneficially or of record, by all of Xxxxx' family members.
6.2 No Liens on the Stock. Xxxxx owns the Stock free and clear of any
Adverse Claims or Encumbrances and the Stock is not subject to any outstanding
option, warrant, call or similar right of any other person to acquire the same,
and the Stock is not subject to any restriction on transfer thereof except for
restrictions imposed by applicable federal and state securities laws. Xxxxx has
the full power, authority and capacity to convey, and on the Closing Date will
convey, good and marketable title to the Stock, free and clear of all Adverse
Claims and Encumbrances.
6.3 Access to Information. Xxxxx acknowledges that CTIG has made
available to Xxxxx the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers
from, CTIG concerning CTIG, and to obtain additional information, to the extent
that CTIG possesses such information or can acquire it without unreasonable
expense.
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6.4 Authority. Xxxxx has all necessary legal capacity to enter into
this Agreement and the agreements, documents and instruments contemplated
hereby, and to perform his obligations hereunder and thereunder.
6.5 Enforceability. This Agreement and all other agreements, documents,
certificates and instruments to be executed by Xxxxx in connection herewith have
been duly executed and delivered by Xxxxx, and the Agreement, and all such
agreements, documents, certificates and instruments constitutes the legal, valid
and binding obligation of Xxxxx, enforceable against Xxxxx in accordance with
their respective terms.
6.6 Conflict. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will,
directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) breach or
give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the
Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under
any Legal Requirement or any Order to which Xxxxx may be subject; or (ii)
contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms
or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw,
suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is
held by Xxxxx that otherwise relates to the Contemplated Transactions or the
Stock.
6.7 Consents. Xxxxx is not required to give any notice to or obtain any
Consent from any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or any other agreement, document, certificate or instrument to be
executed by Xxxxx in connection herewith or the consummation or performance of
any of the Contemplated Transactions.
6.8 Legal Proceedings. There is no pending or, to Xxxxx' Knowledge,
threatened Proceeding by or against Xxxxx (i) that relates to or may affect the
Stock; or (ii) that challenges, or that may have the effect of preventing,
delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, any of the Contemplated
Transactions.
6.9 Brokers or Finders. Xxxxx has not incurred any obligation or
liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or other similar payments in connection with the sale of the Stock
or the Contemplated Transactions.
6.10 Disclosure. No representation or warranty or other statement made
by Xxxxx in this Agreement or any other agreement, document, certificate or
instrument to be executed by Xxxxx in connection herewith contains any untrue
statement or omits to state a material fact necessary to make any of them, in
light of the circumstances in which it was made, not misleading.
7. Representations and Warranties of FHL.
7.1 Authority. FHL has the requisite corporate power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the Contemplated
Transactions and such has been duly authorized by all necessary corporation
action on the part of FHL.
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7.2 Enforceability. This Agreement and all other agreements, documents,
certificates and instruments to be executed by FHL in connection herewith have
been duly executed and delivered by FHL, and the Agreement, and all such
agreements, documents, certificates and instruments constitutes the legal, valid
and binding obligation of FHL, enforceable against FHL in accordance with their
respective terms.
7.3 Conflict. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will,
directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) breach or
give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the
Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under
any Legal Requirement or any Order to which FHL may be subject; or (ii)
contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms
or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw,
suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is
held by FHL otherwise relating to the Contemplated Transactions.
7.4 Consents. Other than the approval of its board of directors, FHL is
not required to give any notice to or obtain any Consent from any Person in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any of the
documents contemplated hereby or the consummation or performance of any of the
Contemplated Transactions.
7.5 Legal Proceedings. There is no pending or, to FHL's knowledge,
threatened Proceeding by or against FHL that challenges, or that may have the
effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with,
any of the Contemplated Transactions.
7.6 Brokers or Finders. FHL has not incurred any obligation or
liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or other similar payments in connection with the purchase of the
Stock or the Contemplated Transactions.
7.7 Access to Information. FHL acknowledges that Xxxxx has made
available to FHL the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from,
Xxxxx concerning CTIG and the Stock, and to obtain additional information, to
the extent that Xxxxx possesses such information or can acquire it without
unreasonable expense.
8. Representations and Warranties of Bartkiw.
8.1 Authority. Bartkiw has all necessary legal capacity to enter into
this Agreement and the agreements, documents and instruments contemplated
hereby, and to perform his obligations hereunder and thereunder.
8.2 Enforceability. This Agreement and all other agreements, documents,
certificates and instruments to be executed by Bartkiw in connection herewith
have been duly executed and delivered by Bartkiw, and the Agreement, and all
such agreements, documents, certificates and instruments constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Bartkiw, enforceable against Bartkiw in
accordance with their respective terms.
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8.3 Conflict. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will,
directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) breach or
give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the
Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under
any Legal Requirement or any Order to which Bartkiw may be subject; or (ii)
contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms
or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw,
suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is
held by Bartkiw otherwise relating to the Contemplated Transactions.
8.4 Consents. Bartkiw is not required to give any notice to or obtain
any Consent from any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of
this Agreement or any other agreement, document, certificate or instrument to be
executed by Bartkiw in connection herewith or the consummation or performance of
any of the Contemplated Transactions.
8.5 Legal Proceedings. There is no pending or, to Bartkiw's Knowledge,
threatened Proceeding by or against Bartkiw that challenges, or that may have
the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering
with, any of the Contemplated Transactions.
8.6 Brokers or Finders. Bartkiw has not incurred any obligation or
liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or other similar payments in connection with the purchase of the
Stock or the Contemplated Transactions.
8.7 Access to Information. Bartkiw acknowledges that Xxxxx has made
available to Bartkiw the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers
from, Xxxxx concerning CTIG and the Stock, and to obtain additional information,
to the extent that Xxxxx possesses such information or can acquire it without
unreasonable expense.
9. Representations and Warranties of Xxxxxxxx.
9.1 Authority. Xxxxxxxx has all necessary legal capacity to enter into
this Agreement and the agreements, documents and instruments contemplated
hereby, and to perform his obligations hereunder and thereunder.
9.2 Enforceability. This Agreement and all other agreements, documents,
certificates and instruments to be executed by Xxxxxxxx in connection herewith
have been duly executed and delivered by Xxxxxxxx, and the Agreement, and all
such agreements, documents, certificates and instruments constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Xxxxxxxx, enforceable against Xxxxxxxx in
accordance with their respective terms.
9.3 Conflict. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will,
directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) breach or
give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the
Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under
any Legal Requirement or any Order to which Xxxxxxxx may be subject; or (ii)
contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms
or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw,
suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is
held by Xxxxxxxx otherwise relating to the Contemplated Transactions.
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9.4 Consents. Xxxxxxxx is not required to give any notice to or obtain
any Consent from any Person in connection with the execution and delivery of
this Agreement or any other agreement, document, certificate or instrument to be
executed by Xxxxxxxx in connection herewith or the consummation or performance
of any of the Contemplated Transactions.
9.5 Legal Proceedings. There is no pending or, to Xxxxxxxx'x Knowledge,
threatened Proceeding by or against Xxxxxxxx that challenges, or that may have
the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering
with, any of the Contemplated Transactions.
9.6 Brokers or Finders. Xxxxxxxx has not incurred any obligation or
liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or other similar payments in connection with the purchase of the
Stock or the Contemplated Transactions.
9.7 Access to Information. Xxxxxxxx acknowledges that Xxxxx has made
available to Xxxxxxxx the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers
from, Xxxxx concerning CTIG and the Stock, and to obtain additional information,
to the extent that Xxxxx possesses such information or can acquire it without
unreasonable expense
10. Representations and Warranties of CTIG.
10.1 Authority. CTIG has the requisite corporate power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the Contemplated
Transactions and such has been duly authorized by all necessary corporation
action on the part of CTIG.
10.2 Enforceability. This Agreement and all other agreements,
documents, certificates and instruments to be executed by CTIG in connection
herewith have been duly executed and delivered by CTIG, and the Agreement, and
all such agreements, documents, certificates and instruments constitutes the
legal, valid and binding obligation of CTIG, enforceable against CTIG in
accordance with their respective terms.
10.3 Conflict. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions will,
directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time): (i) breach or
give any Governmental Body or other Person the right to challenge any of the
Contemplated Transactions or to exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under
any Legal Requirement or any Order to which CTIG may be subject; or (ii)
contravene, conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any of the terms
or requirements of, or give any Governmental Body the right to revoke, withdraw,
suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any Governmental Authorization that is
held by CTIG otherwise relating to the Contemplated Transactions.
10.4 Consents. Other than the approval of its board of directors, CTIG
is not required to give any notice to or obtain any Consent from any Person in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any of the
documents contemplated hereby or the consummation or performance of any of the
Contemplated Transactions.
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10.5 Legal Proceedings. There is no pending or, to CTIG's knowledge,
threatened Proceeding by or against CTIG that challenges, or that may have the
effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with,
any of the Contemplated Transactions.
10.6 Brokers or Finders. CTIG has not incurred any obligation or
liability, contingent or otherwise, for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or other similar payments in connection with the purchase of the
Stock or the Contemplated Transactions.
11. Covenants.
11.1 Employment Settlement and Release Agreement. Subject to the terms
therein, on the Closing Date, CTIG and Xxxxx shall execute and deliver to the
other that certain Employment Settlement and Release Agreement, in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit "E" (the "Employment Settlement and Release
Agreement").
11.2 Amendment to Employment Agreement. Subject to the terms therein,
on the Closing Date and pursuant to the Employment Settlement and Release
Agreement, CTIG and Xxxxx shall execute and deliver to the other that certain
Amendment to Employment Agreement, in the form attached thereto as Exhibit "A".
11.3 Standstill.
(a) Without the prior written consent of CTIG (or its
successor), neither Xxxxx nor Xxxxx' agents, affiliates, or other
representatives on Xxxxx' behalf will for a period of two (2) years from the
date hereof (i) acquire, offer to acquire, or agree to acquire, directly or
indirectly, by purchase or otherwise, any voting securities or direct or
indirect rights or options to acquire any voting securities of CTIG (or its
successor) or (ii) otherwise act, alone or in concert with others, directly or
indirectly, to seek control of the management, board of directors or policies of
CTIG (or its successor); and Xxxxx shall not, directly or indirectly, encourage
or finance any Person in the conduct of activities that Xxxxx would be
prohibited from undertaking himself by this Agreement or the agreements
contemplated hereby.
(b) Without the prior written consent of CTIG (or its
successor), neither Xxxxx nor Xxxxx' agents, or other representatives will for a
period of two (2) years following the Closing Date (i) attend any meeting of the
shareholders of CTIG or encourage or finance (directly or indirectly) any of
Xxxxx' family members to attend any meeting of shareholders of CTIG, (ii) make,
or in any way participate, directly or indirectly, in any "solicitation" of any
"proxy" to vote (as such terms are used in the proxy rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission) or seek to advise or influence any person or entity with
respect to the voting of any voting securities of CTIG (or its successor) or
(iii) act as a proxy, agent or otherwise as a representative for or on behalf of
any stockholder of CTIG (or its successor).
(c) Any breach of the covenants set forth in Sections 11.3(a)
or 11.3(b) shall be deemed breaches by Xxxxx, regardless of the Person actually
acting in violation of such Sections.
11.4 Xxxxx Family Purchase Agreement. Subject to the terms therein, on
the date hereof, (i) Xxxxx shall cause the execution and delivery by Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Chiddicks, Xxxxx Xxxxx and Xxxx Xxxxx of, and (ii) CTIG and the
Buyers shall execute and deliver, that certain Xxxxx Family Purchase Agreement,
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "F" (the "Xxxxx Family Purchase
Agreement").
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11.5 No Effect on Indemnification. The Parties hereto acknowledge that
the execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the Contemplated
Transactions shall in no way restrict, constrain or expand any rights to
indemnification Xxxxx had as a director and officer of CTIG as provided under
the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of CTIG; provided, however, that
CTIG shall not decrease or limit in any material manner Xxxxx' right to
indemnification under its Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws.
11.6 Confidentiality. The Parties agree not to further disclose the
terms or provisions of this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions to anyone
other than their respective attorneys, financial advisors, and in the case of
Xxxxx, his family members who are party to the Xxxxx Family Purchase Agreement,
each of whom will be informed of and bound by this Section 11.6, and in the case
of CTIG, its officers and directors, each of whom will be informed of and bound
by this confidentiality provision, unless they are required by law to make a
disclosure of such provisions, except that this provision shall not restrict
CTIG's ability to disclose the terms of this Agreement in fulfillment of its
disclosure obligations as a public company under applicable law. All parties
hereto agree that this Agreement may be used as evidence in a lawsuit in which
either party alleges a breach of the promises contained herein. A violation of
this Section 11.6 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, except
that disclosure of the terms of this Agreement as permitted by this Section 11.6
shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement
11.7 Non-Interference. Xxxxx agrees for a period of two (2) years that
he shall not, directly or indirectly, communicate with or otherwise contact any
employee, independent contractor or agent of CTIG for the purpose of interfering
with CTIG or the business of CTIG. Except in the case of fraud by a breaching
party, damages for breach of this section shall not relate to the consideration
paid or received under this Agreement, but shall only relate to the actual
damages incurred as a result of such breach (which may be less than, equal to or
more than such consideration).
11.8 Further Assurances. Xxxxx agrees (a) to furnish upon request to
the Buyers or CTIG, as applicable such further information, (b) to execute and
deliver to each other party such other documents, and (c) to do such other acts
and things, all as another party may reasonably request for the purpose of
carrying out the intent of this Agreement, the other documents contemplated
hereby and the Contemplated Transactions, including but not limited to
transferring (without additional consideration) to the Buyers any additional
equity securities now or hereafter owned, legally or beneficially, by Xxxxx in
contravention of Section 11.3 or the last sentence of Section 6.1(a) hereof.
12. Miscellaneous.
12.1 Certain Definitions. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings set forth in Appendix "A" - Conventions of
Interpretation and Certain Defined Terms.
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12.2 Notices. All notices that are required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be sufficient if personally delivered or sent by
certified or registered mail, facsimile message or Federal Express or other
overnight and nationally reputable delivery service to the addresses listed
below. Any notices shall be deemed given upon the earlier of the date when
received at, or refused when sent by registered or certified mail, the day on
which it is personally delivered, the day on which it is sent by facsimile
message (with confirmation receipt received by sender) or the day after the date
when sent by Federal Express (or other overnight and nationally reputable
delivery service) to, the address or fax number set forth below, unless such
address or fax number is changed by notice to the other party hereto given in
accordance with the foregoing notice procedures:
(a) If to Xxxxx:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, # XX0-0
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
with a copy to:
Drinker Xxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP
One Xxxxx Square
00xx xxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esquire
Fax: (000) 000-0000
(b) If to FHL:
Fairford Holdings, Ltd.
c/o Blank Rome Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP
0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Esquire
Fax: (000) 000-0000
(c) If to Bartkiw:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
0 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
(d) If to Xxxxxxxx:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
HDG Xxxxxx Group
750 Market Tower
00 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
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(e) If to CTIG:
CTI Group (Holdings) Inc.
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Secretary and CFO
Fax: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to:
Blank Rome Xxxxxxx & XxXxxxxx LLP
Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Esquire
Fax: (000) 000-0000
12.3 Expenses. Except as expressly provided herein, the parties to this
Agreement shall pay their own respective expenses incident to the preparation,
negotiation and execution of this Agreement including, without limitation, all
fees and costs and expenses of their respective accountants and legal counsel
whether or not the transactions contemplated hereunder are consummated.
12.4 Amendment, Parties in Interest, Binding Effect, Assignment, Etc.
This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by a written
instrument duly executed by each of the parties hereto. If any provision of this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not
affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if
such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained
herein. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and
permitted assigns of the parties hereto. No party to this Agreement shall have
the right to assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the
other parties. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any time
by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by a written instrument duly
executed by such party. The parties hereto shall execute and deliver any and all
documents and take any and all other actions that may be deemed reasonably
necessary by their respective counsel to complete the transactions contemplated
hereby.
12.5 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited
or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be
ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without
invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or such provision, and
any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
12.6 Consent to Jurisdiction; Service of Process.
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(a) Each party hereto irrevocably and unconditionally (i)
agrees that any suit, action or other legal proceeding (collectively, "Suit")
arising out of this Agreement shall be brought and adjudicated in the United
States District Court for the District of Delaware or, if such court does not
have jurisdiction or will not accept jurisdiction, in any court of competent
civil jurisdiction in New Castle County, Delaware, (ii) consents and submits to
the exclusive jurisdiction of any such court for the purposes of any such Suit
and (iii) waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or
otherwise in any such Suit, any claim that it or he is not subject to the
jurisdiction of the above courts, that such Suit is brought in an inconvenient
forum or that the venue of such Suit is improper.
(b) Each party hereto also irrevocably consents to the service
of any process, pleadings, notices or other papers in a manner permitted by the
notice provisions of Section 12.2 or by any other method provided or permitted
under applicable law. Each party hereto agrees that final judgment in any Suit
(with all right of appeal having either expired or been waived or exhausted)
shall be conclusive and that the Parties shall be entitled to enforce such
judgment in any other jurisdiction of the world by suit on the judgment, a
certified or exemplified copy of which shall be conclusive evidence of the fact
and amount of indebtedness arising from such judgment.
12.7 Survival; Bargained For Assurances. The representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements hereunder shall survive the consummation of
the Contemplated Transactions. The Parties acknowledge that the representations
and warranties of the Parties hereunder and under the exhibits hereto are deemed
to be "bargained for assurances."
12.8 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. The costs and expenses, including
attorneys' fees, incurred by the parties hereto in connection with a Legal
Proceeding concerning a breach or an alleged breach of this Agreement shall be
borne by the non-prevailing party in such Legal Proceeding and the prevailing
party or parties shall be entitled to promptly recover all such costs and
expenses from the non-prevailing party.
12.9 Review of Counsel. Each party has consulted with an attorney
before signing this Agreement.
12.10 No Fraudulent Inducement. Each of the Parties expressly warrants
and represents and does hereby state and represent that no promise or agreement
that is not herein expressed has been made to any of them in executing this
Agreement, and that none of them is relying upon any statement or representation
of any agent of any other Party hereto. Each of the Parties further acknowledges
that they have entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily without
coercion or undue influence.
12.11 Entire Agreement. Except for the Resignation Acknowledgement
Letter and the Employment Agreement (as amended by the Amendment to Employment
Agreement, which is an exhibit and a required deliverable under the Employment
Settlement and Release Agreement), this Agreement and the appendix and exhibits
contemplated hereby and thereby constitutes the entire agreement among the
parties hereto and any other prior agreements between or among them are hereby
terminated and shall have no other force or effect.
12.12 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to principles of the
conflicts of laws.
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12.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original
instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
12.14 Neutral Construction. The parties have negotiated this Agreement
and the exhibits hereto and all of the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement and the exhibits in good faith and at arms' length, and each party has
been represented by counsel during such negotiations. No term, condition, or
provision contained in this Agreement and the exhibits hereto shall be construed
against any party or in favor of any party (a) because such party or such
party's counsel drafted, revised, commented upon, or did not comment upon, such
term, condition, or provision; or (b) because of any presumption as to any
inequality of bargaining power between or among the parties. Furthermore, all
terms, conditions, and provisions contained in this Agreement and the exhibits
hereto shall be construed and interpreted in a manner which is consistent with
all other terms, conditions, and provisions contained in this Agreement and the
appendix and exhibits hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have executed this Agreement as of the 20th day of June, 2002.
WITNESS:
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
FAIRFORD HOLDINGS, LTD.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx,
Managing Director
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
CTI GROUP (HOLDINGS) INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, President
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Exhibit A
MUTUAL RELEASE AGREEMENT
MUTUAL RELEASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of June 20, 2002
by and between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx ("Xxxxx") and CTI Group (Holdings) Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company") (collectively, the "Parties").
BACKGROUND
A. The Company, Xxxxx, Fairford Holdings, Ltd. ("FHL"), Xxxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx have entered into a Settlement Agreement, dated
June 20, 2002 (the "Settlement Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the
Settlement Agreement, (i) Xxxxx has resigned as a director of the Company and
(ii) Xxxxx has sold his entire ownership interest in the Company to FHL, Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx.
B. Also, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Parties
desire to mutually release each other from all liability arising from or in
connection with Xxxxx' relationship to the Company, whether as shareholder,
officer, director or in any other capacity, all on the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound
hereby, the Parties agree as follows:
1. In consideration for Xxxxx' execution of this Agreement and the
Settlement Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company for itself and on behalf of its
present and former officers, directors, employees, agents, predecessors,
successors and/or assigns hereby releases, remises and forever discharges Xxxxx,
and his heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, agents,
successors and assigns of and from all manner of actions, causes of action,
suits, claims, controversies, covenants, contracts, agreements, rights,
promises, trespasses, damages, losses and expenses, judgments, sums of money,
debts, dues, demands, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, at
law or in equity, whether asserted or unasserted, mature or contingent, known or
unknown, accrued or unaccrued and whether for individual or joint conduct
(collectively, the "Claims"), which now exist or which can, shall or may arise
from, in connection with or relating to the relationship of Xxxxx to the
Company, whether as shareholder, officer, director or in any other capacity, for
the period from the beginning of the world through the date hereof; provided,
however, nothing contained herein shall release or discharge Xxxxx from any
obligation he may have under this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, the
Employment Settlement and Release Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2002 between
the Company and Xxxxx (the "Employment Settlement and Release Agreement") and
the Employment Agreement, dated February 12, 2001 between Xxxxx and the Company,
as amended by that certain Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June
20, 2002 (as amended, the "Employment Agreement"), or affect the Company's right
to enforce claims arising under this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, the
Employment Settlement and Release Agreement and, only with respect to action or
omissions occurring from and after the date hereof, the Employment Agreement.
2. In consideration for the Company's execution of this Agreement and
the Settlement Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Xxxxx, for himself and on behalf of his
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby releases,
remises and forever discharges the Company, together with each of the Company's
directors, officers, employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, predecessors,
successors (by merger or otherwise) and assigns, and each of the Company's
present and future parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions and partnerships
in which the Company has or may have any interest, and the directors, officers,
employees, agents, affiliates, shareholders, partners, members and managers of
each of them, of and from all Claims which now exist or which can, shall or may
arise from, in connection with or relating to Xxxxx' relationship to the
Company, whether as shareholder, officer, director or in any other capacity; for
the period from the beginning of the world through the date hereof; provided,
however, nothing contained herein shall release or discharge the Company from
any obligation it may have under this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, the
Employment Settlement and Release Agreement and the Employment Agreement, or
affect Xxxxx' right to enforce claims arising under this Agreement, the
Settlement Agreement, the Employment Settlement and Release Agreement and, only
with respect to action or omissions occurring from and after the date hereof,
the Employment Agreement.
3. Xxxxx will hold the Company harmless and will indemnify the same for
any and all expenses, costs and attorneys' fees that the Company may suffer or
incur by reason of a breach of any of the provisions herein by Xxxxx. The
Company will hold Xxxxx harmless and will indemnify the same for any and all
expenses, costs and attorneys' fees that Xxxxx may suffer or incur by reason of
a breach of any of the provisions herein by the Company.
4. This Agreement, along with the Settlement Agreement and Employment
Settlement and Release Agreement, sets forth the entire understanding between
the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, no promise or inducement
has been made except as expressly set forth herein, and such agreements
supersede all prior and contemporaneous, written, oral, expressed or implied,
communications, agreements, representations and understandings with respect to
the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be amended, modified,
supplemented or terminated except in writing signed by both parties.
5. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, bind and be
enforceable by Xxxxx, his heirs, executors, administrators, personal
representatives, agents, successors and assigns; the Company and the Company's
directors, officers, employees, agents, shareholders, predecessors, successors
(by merger or otherwise) and assigns.
6. If any provision of this Agreement is construed to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, then the remaining provisions hereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall be enforceable without regard thereto. This Agreement
is made under, and shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance
with, the substantive laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements
made and to be performed entirely therein without giving effect to principles of
conflicts of laws.
7. This Agreement may be fully executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original hereof, and it
shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account
for more than one counterpart hereof.
8. Neither the failure nor delay on the part of the Parties to exercise
any right, remedy, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a
waiver thereof, nor shall the single or partial exercise of any right, remedy,
power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of the same or any
other right, remedy, power or privilege, nor shall any waiver of any right,
remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence be construed as a
waiver of such right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any other
occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed
by the party asserted to have granted such waiver.
9. All notices that are required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be sufficient if personally delivered or sent by certified or
registered mail, facsimile message or Federal Express or other overnight and
nationally reputable delivery service. Any notices shall be deemed given upon
the earlier of the date when received at, or refused when sent by registered or
certified mail, the day on which it is personally delivered, the day on which it
is sent by facsimile message (with confirmation receipt received by sender) or
the day after the date when sent by Federal Express (or other overnight and
nationally reputable delivery service) to, the address or fax number set forth
below with the signatures, unless such address or fax number is changed by
notice to the other party hereto given in accordance with the foregoing notice
procedures.
10. (a) Each party hereto irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees
that any suit, action or other legal proceeding (collectively, "Suit") arising
out of this Agreement shall be brought and adjudicated in the United States
District Court for the District of Delaware or, if such court does not have
jurisdiction or will not accept jurisdiction, in any court of competent civil
jurisdiction in New Castle County, Delaware, (ii) consents and submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of any such court for the purposes of any such Suit and
(iii) waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or
otherwise in any such Suit, any claim that it or he is not subject to the
jurisdiction of the above courts, that such Suit is brought in an inconvenient
forum or that the venue of such Suit is improper.
(b) Each party hereto also irrevocably consents to the service of
any process, pleadings, notices or other papers in a manner permitted by the
notice provisions of Section 9 or by any other method provided or permitted
under applicable law. Each party hereto agrees that final judgment in any Suit
(with all right of appeal having either expired or been waived or exhausted)
shall be conclusive and that the Parties shall be entitled to enforce such
judgment in any other jurisdiction of the world by suit on the judgment, a
certified or exemplified copy of which shall be conclusive evidence of the fact
and amount of indebtedness arising from such judgment.
11. From and after the date hereof, each Party shall not, directly or
indirectly, say anything to third parties about the other Party and any of such
other Party's Affiliates that may be considered demeaning, disparaging, or
detrimental to such other Party and such other Party's Affiliates, and shall not
provide any such information about such other Party or any of such other Party's
Affiliates to any third parties except as authorized by this Agreement or unless
compelled to do so by law, provided that this paragraph shall not prevent the
Company from disclosing the terms of this Agreement in fulfillment of its
disclosure obligations as a public company under applicable law. In the event a
Party is compelled to give such information, they will provide such other Party
with not less than five (5) days notice where possible so that such other Party
has the opportunity to seek appropriate protection from a court of competent
jurisdiction. Except in the case of fraud by a breaching party, damages for
breach of this section shall not relate to the consideration paid or received
under the Settlement Agreement, but shall only relate to the actual damages
incurred as a result of such breach (which may be less than, equal to or more
than such consideration).
12. The costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by the
parties hereto in connection with a Legal Proceeding concerning a breach or an
alleged breach of this Agreement shall be borne by the non-prevailing party in
such Legal Proceeding and the prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to
promptly recover all such costs and expenses from the non-prevailing party.
13. Each Party has consulted with an attorney before signing this
Agreement.
14. Any capitalized term not defined herein shall have the meaning
ascribed to such term in the Settlement Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement,
intending to be legally bound hereby, on the date first written above.
CTI GROUP (HOLDINGS) INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Title: President
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Address: 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
Xxxxxxx: Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, # XX0-0
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Fax: None
