STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Exhibit
10.3
THIS
AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 30th day of December, 2004, by and between
THE RESOURCING SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC, a Nevada corporation (hereinafter called
the
"Seller"), ASMARA SERVICES I, INC., a North Carolina corporation (the
"Corporation"), and PACEL CORP., a Virginia corporation (hereinafter called
the
"Buyer").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
Seller owns, of record and beneficially, all of the issued and outstanding
shares of stock of Corporation; and
WHEREAS,
the Seller desires to sell to the Buyer, and the latter desires to purchase
from
Seller, all of the shares of stock of Corporation issued and outstanding at
closing; and
WHEREAS,
the parties desire to stipulate all of the terms, conditions and covenants
of
such purchase and sale;
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the representations, warranties
and
mutual covenants contained herein, IT IS AGREED:
ARTICLE
I
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
The
Seller represents, warrants, covenants and agrees that the following are true
and correct on the date hereof and will continue true and correct on each day
through the closing date as though made as and of such date:
1.1
Organization and Qualification. The Corporation is duly organized and existing
under the laws of the state of North Carolina and has all necessary legal and
corporate authority required to own, lease and operate its assets and properties
and carry on its business at and in the place(s) where such business is now
conducted and such properties are now owned, leased or operated, and it is
duly
qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which
its ownership or leasing of real property or the nature of the business
conducted by it makes such qualification necessary.
1.2
Capital Stock. The authorized capital stock of the Corporation consists solely
of 100,000 shares of no par value common stock of which 100 shares are issued
and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding shares are duly and validly
issued, fully paid and non assessable and were not issued in violation of any
preemptive or similar right.
1.3
Options, Etc. There are no outstanding options, warrants, rights, contracts
or
agreements of any kind for the issuance (upon conversion, exercise or otherwise)
or sale of any additional shares of capital stock of the Corporation or for
the
issuance or sale of any other securities or obligations of the Corporation
or
for the purchase from the Corporation of any of its shares. Seller has ownership
and control, both legally and beneficially, of all of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of the Corporation and no other person or entity, including but
not limited to Engineered Structural Systems, Inc., has any ownership right
or
claim with respect thereto.
1.4
Stockholders. Seller owns of record and beneficially 100 shares of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of the Corporation, which constitutes one hundred
percent (100%) of the outstanding capital stock of the Corporation and all
said
shares are owned by Seller free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance
or
agreement of any kind restricting transfer or sale. Seller is not subject to
any
restriction restricting the transfer contemplated by this Agreement; and Seller
has valid and marketable title to the shares held by him, with full legal right,
power and authority to execute, deliver and perform his obligations under this
Agreement and to transfer and deliver his shares of the Corporation to Buyer
in
the manner provided by this Agreement.
1.5
Affiliates. The Corporation owns 99% of N.C.S. LLC a North Carolina Limited
Liability Company.
1.6
Liabilities. Except as shown on the Balance Sheets, the Corporation has no
liability or obligation, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, which is
not
reflected, reserved against or provided for to the full extent thereof on the
Balance Sheets. There are no wages, bonuses, commissions, loans or other amounts
due or payable by the Corporation to Seller or any affiliate of Seller or to
other employees of the Corporation.
1.7
Taxes. The Federal income tax returns of the Corporation have been filed or
will
be filed for all periods to and including December 2003, and all taxes shown
on
said returns have been paid or provided for in the latest Balance Sheet. The
Corporation is not delinquent in the filing of any federal or any state or
local
tax returns or reports and all taxes shown on said returns or due for any period
prior to closing, including returns not yet filed, have been paid or accrued
for
in the latest Balance Sheet; and, with regard to such returns or reports, the
examination of which has been concluded by the appropriate governmental
authority, all assessments and deficiencies or increases proposed have either
been paid or are included in the liabilities or accruals for taxes provided
for
in the latest Balance Sheet. Any and all assessments and deficiencies or
increases proposed as a result of any and all examinations or audits of any
returns concluded by any taxing authority have either been paid or are included
in the liabilities or accruals for taxes provided for in the latest Balance
Sheet.
1.8
Litigation and Proceedings. There are no actions, suits, proceedings or
investigations pending or threatened against the Corporation at law or in equity
or before any governmental department, commission, board, agency or
instrumentality, and there have been no occurrences prior to Closing which
could
result in any action, suit, proceeding or investigation. The Corporation is
not in default with respect to or bound by any
order,
injunction or decree of any court, governmental department, commission, board,
agency or instrumentality. Seller has no knowledge or reasonable basis for
knowledge of any threatened actions, suits, proceedings or investigations
pending against the Corporation at law or in equity or before any governmental
department, commission, board, agency or instrumentality.
1.9
Adverse Agreements. Neither the Corporation nor the Seller is a party to any
contract or agreement which will survive the Closing, nor is the Corporation
subject to any charter provision or other legal restriction that prevents or
restricts complete fulfillment of all the terms and conditions of this Agreement
or compliance herewith or which materially and adversely affects the business,
property, assets or condition, financial or otherwise, of the
Corporation.
1.10
Absence of Certain Changes or Events. Since the latest Balance Sheet Date,
the
Corporation has not (i) borrowed or agreed to borrow any funds or incurred,
or
become subject to, any obligation or liability, absolute or contingent; (ii)
paid any obligation or liability (absolute or contingent) other than current
liabilities reflected as shown in the latest Balance Sheet provided pursuant
to
this Agreement and current liabilities incurred since that date in the ordinary
course of business; (iii) mortgaged, pledged or subjected to lien, charge or
encumbrance any of its assets, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or
canceled any of its debts or claims, except in each case, in the ordinary course
of business; (iv) suffered any losses or waived or released any rights of value,
(v) issued or delivered or contracted to issue or deliver any stocks, bonds
or
other corporate securities, or granted or agreed to grant any options (including
employee stock options) or warrants calling for the issue thereof; (vi)
increased, decreased or reclassified its capital stock or amended its Articles
or Bylaws; (vii) declared or made or agreed to declare or make any payment
of
dividends or distributions of any assets of any kind whatsoever to stockholders
(except as herein specifically set forth), or redeemed or purchased or agreed
to
purchase or redeem, any shares of its stock; (viii) made any accrual or
arrangement for a payment of bonuses or special compensation of any kind or
any
severance or termination pay to any present or former officer or employee;
(ix)
declared any compensation payable or to become payable to any of its officers
or
employees or adopted any profit sharing, bonus, deferred compensation, insurance
provision, retirement or any other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement
for or with any such officers or employees; or (x) entered into any other
transaction, except as contemplated by this Agreement.
1.11
Scheduled Property. The Corporation does not own or lease any real or tangible
personal property. The Corporation has and on the closing date will have good
and marketable title to all of its properties and assets reflected in the
Closing Financial Statements free and clear of all defects, liens, encumbrances,
claims or rights of third parties.
1.12
Material Change. Since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not been:
(a)
Any
change in the Corporation's business or in its condition, financial or
otherwise, other than changes in the ordinary course of business, none of which
is materially adverse;
(b)
Any
damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance, materially
and
adversely affecting the ability of the Corporation to conduct its business;
or
any other damage, destruction or loss of any material nature;
(c)
Any
labor dispute or any event or condition of any character materially and
adversely affecting the business of the Corporation;
(d)
Any
event or condition of any character, materially and adversely affecting the
Corporation's business, prospects or state unemployment tax rate.
1.13
Contracts, Leases, Etc. The Corporation has no existing contracts (whether
written or oral) of any nature except through its subsidiary N.C.S. LLC which
has a contractual right to provide Workers Compensation Insurance through the
Phoenix Fund. The Corporation has performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by it and is not in default in any material
respect, under any previous agreement, obligation or other commitment (oral
or
written), leases or license agreements or franchise agreements to which it
was a
party or to which it was bound. The Corporation is not a guarantor or
secondarily liable for the payment of any debt, liability or
dividend.
1.14
Compliance With Laws. The Corporation has complied with all laws, regulations,
ordinances and orders applicable to its businesses and properties, and no notice
has been given to the Corporation claiming any violation thereof.
1.15
Conduct of Business. Pending closing and except as may first be approved by
Buyer in writing, or as is otherwise permitted by this Agreement.
(a)
The
business of the Corporation will be conducted only in its ordinary course and
the character of such business shall not be changed nor any different business
undertaken;
(b)
No
material contract, commitment or understanding of any kind will be entered
into
by and on behalf of the Corporation;
(c)
No
material business decision or action shall be made or taken;
(d)
The
Corporation and the Seller will duly comply and act in accordance with the
provisions of the representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement.
(e)
Consents. No consents of any person will be required in order effectively to
preserve to the Corporation the rights and benefits it is currently entitled
to
after closing or in order to close the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.16
Governmental Authorization. The Corporation has all licenses, franchises,
permits and other governmental authorizations that are required in connection
with its business as conducted on the date hereof.
1.17
Disclosure. No statement of fact by Seller in this Agreement or in any statement
furnished or to be furnished to Buyer pursuant hereto or in connection with
any
transaction contemplated hereby contains or will contain any untrue statement
of
a material fact or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements herein or therein not misleading.
1.18
Stock. Seller hereby represents and warrants that the original certificates
evidencing the issued and outstanding shares of Corporation have been
transferred in accordance with the laws of North Carolina to buyer.
ARTICLE
II
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer
represents, warrants, covenants and agrees that the following are true and
correct on the date hereof and will continue true and correct on the closing
date as though made as and of such date:
2.1
Status. Buyer is a corporation, not a minor, not in the military service and
is
compis mentis.
2.2
Restrictions. Buyer is not subject to any restrictions contained in any
agreement or decree which would prevent the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, nor will such transactions result in the breach
of any term or provision or constitute a default under any such
document.
2.3
Authorization. This Agreement has been duly approved by Buyer.
ARTICLE
III
SALE
OF STOCK
Subject
to and in reliance upon the representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein
stated:
3.1
Agreement to Sell. Seller agrees to sell, transfer and deliver to Buyer on
the
closing date all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Corporation
(the "Stock"), and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller on the closing date
all
of said stock for a total purchase price equal Three Hundred Thousand and
no/100ths DOLLARS ($300,000.00).
3.2
Payment of Purchase Price. The purchase price shall be payable in cash at
Closing.
3.3
Closing. The closing of the sale provided by this agreement shall be at the
office of Seller on the 30th day of December, 2004 (the "Closing Date"), unless
accelerated or extended by mutual agreement of the parties. If the parties
agree, the transaction may be closed by mail. At the closing Seller shall
deliver to Buyer all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of the
Corporation duly endorsed for transfer with signatures notarized or accompanied
by duly executed stock powers with signatures notarized, in exchange for the
payment and delivery to Seller of the purchase price. In addition, (a) Seller
shall deliver to Buyer (i) the minute books, stock books, stock transfer books,
corporate seal, files, ledgers, books of account, contracts and other valuable
papers and assets of the Corporation, (ii) the written resignations of each
director and officer of the Corporation, (iii) all policies of insurance issued
to or for the benefit of the Corporation currently in effect, and all policies
expired but covering claims not barred by any Statute of Limitations, and (iv)
a
Certificate of Good Standing of the Corporation from the State of North
Carolina, dated not more than ten (10) days prior to the closing; and (b) the
parties shall deliver or cause to be delivered any other certificates, opinions
or other documents required as provided for under this Agreement.
3.4
Deposits and Closing & Expenses. Seller shall have the right to the refund
of any deposits (e.g., for utilities, leaseholds, etc.). Each party shall be
responsible for their own attorney's fees and other costs in connection with
the
closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
3.5
Certain Assets of the Corporation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein or appearing on any Balance Sheets or Income Statements
attached hereto, all of the assets of the Corporation, after payment of all
liabilities of the Corporation, shall be distributed to Seller prior to closing
and shall become the property of Seller, it being the intention of the parties
that the Buyer receive the Corporation with only the Retained Assets and no
current or long-term liabilities of any kind.
3.6
Leases, Contracts, and Employees. Seller shall at or before closing terminate
or
assume and have the Corporation released from all liability under each lease
covering real property leased by the Corporation; and Buyer and the Corporation
are hereby indemnified and held harmless by Seller of and from any liability
thereon in accordance with the indemnification provisions hereinafter set forth
in this Agreement. Seller shall at or before closing terminate or assume and
have the Corporation released from all liability under any and all contracts,
including but not limited to equipment leases, licenses and franchise agreements
to which the Corporation is a party; and Buyer and the Corporation shall be
indemnified by Seller of and from any liability thereon in accordance with
the
indemnification provisions hereinafter set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE
IV
INDEMNIFICATIONS
AND RELEASE
4.1
Indemnification of Buyer.
(a)
Agreement to Indemnify. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer
and, after the closing date, the Corporation, against any and all losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (including the reasonable cost of investigating
or defending any alleged losses, claims, damages or liabilities and reasonable
counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) to which the Buyer or the
Corporation may become subject, insofar as such losses, claims, damages,
liabilities or actions arise out of or are based upon (i) any liability of
the
Corporation which arose on or before or is based upon events or transactions
occurring on or before the closing date; (ii) any commitment, contract,
indebtedness, liability or obligation of any nature of the Corporation
(including without limitation any liability for Federal, state or local income
or property taxes) as a result of transactions or occurrences prior to the
closing date; or (iii) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty or
non-fulfillment of any covenant or agreement on the part of the Seller under
or
in connection with this Agreement, or (iv) any real property lease, contract,
equipment lease, license, franchise agreement, employee or employment matter
which Seller is required to terminate or to have the Corporation terminate
or
which Seller is required to assume.
(b)
Notice of Claims. In case any claim is made, any suit or action commenced,
or
notice given of any administrative or other proceeding against the Buyer or
the
Corporation or their successors in respect of which indemnity may be recovered
pursuant to this Paragraph 4.1 (a "Covered Claim"), the following provisions
shall apply:
(i)
The
Buyer shall promptly give written notice thereof to the Seller (for the purposes
of this Paragraph 4.1(b) references to the Buyer include the Buyer, the
Corporation and their respective successors) and within twenty (20) days after
the Buyer has given such notice, the Seller may give the Buyer written notice
of
its election to participate in (or if the Buyer does not desire to defend,
to
conduct) the defense thereof at its own expense (but if the Buyer shall
determine to defend it shall at all times have the right to conduct and control
the defense thereof);
(ii)
Any
covered claim may be settled, compromised or satisfied by the Buyer (whether
or
not the Seller has elected to participate in the defense thereof) after notice
thereof by the Buyer to the Seller of the settlement terms and the Buyer's
intent to effect such settlement, unless within ten (10) days after such notice
the Seller notifies the Buyer of his election to assume (or if it is then
participating in the defense thereof, to continue) the defense of such covered
claim and posts a bond or cash collateral with the Buyer in the full amount
being claimed;
(iii)
Any
such settlement, compromise or satisfaction made by the Buyer, or any final
judgment or decree entered in any Covered Claim defended only by the Seller
(or
with respect to which the Seller participated in the defense, or with respect
to
which none of the parties hereto participated in the defense)
in accordance with this Paragraph 4.1 (b) shall be obligatory and binding upon
the Seller as fully as if it alone had assumed the defense thereof and a final
judgment or decree had been entered in such suit or action or with regard to
such claim by a court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of such
settlement, compromise, satisfaction, judgment or decree; and the Buyer shall
be
entitled to indemnification to the extent provided in this Paragraph 4.1 with
respect to such settlement, compromise, satisfaction, judgment or decree,
irrespective of the nature of claims or liabilities respecting any of the
foregoing, or the manner in which any such claims or liabilities respecting
any
of the foregoing, or the manner in which any such claims or liabilities arise
whether the same are meritorious or not, whether they are heretofore or
hereafter incurred, and whether any such losses, costs, expenses, damages or
liabilities are incurred or suffered by the Buyer as a result of any
investigation, proceeding, settlement or otherwise. Any cash collateral or
bond
posted by Seller with the Buyer may be used to satisfy any claim which is
finally adjudicated.
4.2
Release. Seller does hereby agree that, as of the closing date, Seller hereby
releases and holds Buyer and the Corporation harmless from any and all
liabilities and claims which Seller may have against Buyer and/or the
Corporation except (a) liabilities and claims arising out of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, the obligation of Buyer to pay the purchase
price
of the Stock to Seller in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.2 hereof,
and (b) any tax refund flowing to Seller through the Corporation for any period
prior to the closing date.
ARTICLE
V
CONDITIONS
TO CLOSING
5.1
Conditions of Buyer's Obligations. The obligations of Buyer hereunder are
subject to the satisfaction or the waiver thereof by Buyer in its absolute
discretion, of each of the following conditions on or before closing
date:
(a)
Inspection of Books and Records. Buyer shall have inspected and reviewed the
books and records of the Corporation and any other information requested by
Buyer, and Buyer, in its sole discretion, shall not have any concerns about
the
same. Seller will, immediately upon execution of this Agreement, make such
books
and records available to Buyer and Buyer's representatives for inspection and
copying, and such books and records shall include, but shall not be limited
to
all corporate state and federal tax returns for the past three (3) years, and
all invoices, purchase invoices, sales ledgers and invoice books for the past
three (3) years.
(b)
Material Error, Access, Etc. Buyer shall not have discovered any material error,
misstatement or omission in any representations or warranties made herein,
and
all of the terms and conditions in this Agreement to be complied with and
performed by Seller on or before closing date shall have been complied with
and
performed. It is agreed that the Corporation shall give to the Buyer, and to
Buyer's counsel, accountants and other representatives, full access, during
normal business hours throughout the period from and after the date hereof
until
closing, to its books, contracts, commitments and records
pertaining thereto, and shall furnish the Buyer during such period with all
such
information concerning the Corporation's affairs as Buyer may reasonably
request. The foregoing shall not affect Buyer's right to rescind this Agreement
for any material misrepresentations made herein nor shall it affect Seller'
liability after closing, for any misrepresentation or omission in any of the
warranties and representations made herein.
(c)
Adverse Development. There shall not have been any development in the
Corporation's business or tax status since the Balance Sheet Date, which would
have a materially adverse effect on the value thereof. (d) Delivery of Shares.
Seller shall deliver all of the Stock, in accordance with the terms hereof,
to
Buyer at closing.
5.2
Conditions of Seller's Obligations. The obligations of Seller hereunder are
subject to Seller not having discovered any material error, misstatement or
omission in any representations or warranties made herein, and all of the terms
and conditions in this agreement to be complied with and performed by Buyer
on
or before the closing date shall have been complied with and
performed.
5.3
Failure to Satisfy Condition. If any condition is not satisfied or waived on
or
prior to the closing date, the party whose obligations are subject to such
satisfaction or waiver may at its or their option, terminate this Agreement
without further obligation. If this Agreement is so terminated, then neither
party shall be liable to the other for any costs, fees or expenses.
ARTICLE
VI
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1
Governing Law. This agreement shall be construed and enforced under the laws
of
the State of North Carolina.
6.2
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Buyer, its heirs, personal representatives, successors and
assigns, and Seller, its heirs, personal representatives, successors and
assigns. Without limiting the foregoing, the Corporation's rights hereunder
may
be enforced in its own name.
6.3
Legal
and Accounting Fees. Unless the parties otherwise agree, since this Agreement
is
for the sale by Seller of its stock in the Corporation, the Corporation shall
not be charged with any legal or accounting fees for services rendered relating
to this Agreement, negotiation therefor, or consummation thereof.
6.4
Notice. All notices necessary or desired to be given hereunder shall be in
writing and sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, if for Seller
addressed to:
00000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
and
if
for Buyer addressed to it:
Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx
00000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
or
to
such other address as any of the parties hereto may designate by certified
mail,
as above provided and will be deemed given when deposited in the United States
mail.
6.5
Representations and Warranties to Survive Closing. All representations,
warranties and agreements made by any party hereto in this Agreement or pursuant
hereto shall survive the closing date of this Agreement, and any investigation
made by or on behalf of any party. All statements contained herein or in any
certificate, exhibit, list or other document shall be deemed to be
representations and warranties.
6.6
Headings. The various headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only
and shall not be used in interpreting the text of the Agreement.
6.7
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each
of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute
together one and the same instrument. A faxed signature shall, for the purposes
of this Agreement, be deemed an original.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Stock Purchase Agreement
on
the day and year first above written.
SELLER:
THE
RESOURCING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC
By:
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Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx, President
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BUYER:
PACEL
CORP.
By:
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XXXX X. XXXXXXXXX
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Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx, President
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By:
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Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx, President
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PROMISSORY
NOTE
$300,000.00
DECEMBER 30, 2004
FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, the undersigned, PACEL CORP, INC ("Maker"), a Virginia corporation,
hereby promises to pay to the order of The Resourcing Solutions Group, Inc,
a
Nevada company, the aggregate, principal sum of $300,000, together with interest
on the unpaid principal balance, in accordance with the schedule attached hereto
and incorporated herein.
1.
The
principal and interest indebtedness evidenced hereby shall be a payable in
accordance with Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2.
All
payments on account of the indebtedness represented by this Note shall be
applied first to accrued and unpaid interest and the remainder to principal.
This Note may be prepaid by Maker at any time, in whole or in part, without
premium or penalty There shall be no default under paragraph 1(a) unless the
required amount is not received by the holder of this Note by the tenth day
of
the month.
3.
Payments shall be made to The Resourcing Solutions Group, Inc, care of Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XX 00000, or such other address
as
the holder of this Note may designate in writing.
4.
All
parties to this Note jointly and severally waive presentment for payment,
demand, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor
5.
In the
event of a default by Maker under this Note, the holder of this Note shall
have
the following rights: (a) to enforce one or more remedies available to it under
law, equity or hereunder, and such action shall not operate to estop or prevent
it from pursuing any further remedy which it may have; (b) to declare the entire
unpaid balance due at any time; (c) to impose a late charge equal to five
percent (5%) of the unpaid amount if any payment to be made hereunder is not
received in full by the due date; and (d) to increase the rate of interest
applicable to the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note by an increment
of an additional five percent (5%) per annum, unless such increase exceeds
the
maximum increase permitted by applicable law in such circumstances, in which
event said rate of interest shall be increased by that increment which is the
maximum increase permitted by law in such circumstances.
6.
This
Promissory Note shall automatically terminate and be cancelled upon the
occurrence of any of the following events: (i) failure of holder or its assigns
to pay each installment of the Loans as required by the terms of the Loans
described in Schedule 1 attached hereto, or a default under the terms of the
Loans; and (ii) a breach of the Stock Purchase Agreement (collectively referred
to as an "Event of Default"). Maker shall provide written notice of any such
Event of Default to holder, and this promissory Note shall terminate and be
cancelled as of the date of such notice. Maker shall have no further obligations
whatsoever under this Promissory Note after providing the notice described
herein.
7.
The
acceptance by the holder of this Note of any partial payment made hereunder
after the due date of any installment under this Note shall not establish a
custom or waive any rights of said holder to enforce prompt payment hereof.
Demand, presentment for payment, protest, and notice of nonpayment and protest
are hereby waived by the undersigned.
8.
By
exercising or failing to exercise any of its rights, options or elections
hereunder, the holder of this Note shall not be deemed to have waived any breach
or default on the part of Maker or to have released Maker from any of its
obligations hereunder, unless such waiver or release is in writing and signed
by
the holder of this Note. In addition, the waiver by the holder of this Note
of
any breach hereof or default in payment of any indebtedness secured hereby
shall
not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach or
default.
9.
All
notices, demands, and other communications given hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be sent by overnight courier, to such address as the holder of this
Note or Maker shall have furnished the other in writing, and shall be deemed
to
have been given at the time received.
10.
All
agreements, conditions, and provisions of this Note shall apply to and bind
the
successors and assigns of all parties hereto. Every provision hereof is intended
to be severable. If any provision of this Note is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such
illegality or invalidity shall not affect the balance of the provisions hereof
which shall remain binding and enforceable.
11.
THIS
NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS
OF
THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. MAKER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO JURISDICTION
IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VENUE IN THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBERG FOR SUCH
PURPOSES AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY U.S. MAIL AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS
TO
CONTEST SUCH JURISDICTION AND VENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING THIS NOTE
AND
ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
PACEL
CORP.
Exhibit
10.2
ASSET
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Between
BENECORP
BUSINESS SERVICES INC.
Seller
and
THE
RESOURCING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.
Buyer
DATED:
DECEMBER 31, 2004
This
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT is entered into as of December 31, 2004 (the "Purchase
Agreement") by and between THE RESOURCING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC., a Nevada
corporation ("Buyer"), and BENECORP BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., a Texas corporation
("Seller").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
Seller operates a professional employer services business primarily in the
state
of Texas (the business referred to as the "Purchased Business");
and
WHEREAS,
the parties desire that Seller transfer, convey and assign to Buyer certain
assets, properties and rights of the Purchased Business; and that Buyer purchase
and acquire the same, upon the terms set forth below.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements set forth below, the parties agree as
follows:
ARTICLE
I
TRANSFER
OF PURCHASED ASSETS AND RELATED MATTERS
1.1
PURCHASED ASSETS. On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement,
Seller hereby transfers, conveys and assigns to Buyer, and Buyer hereby
purchases and acquires from Seller the following assets, properties and rights
of Seller, effective as of the Closing Date:
(a)
all
customers of the Purchased Business as named and described in Schedule 5.7
attached hereto;
(b)
all
furniture, fixtures, and equipment used in the Purchased Business;
(c)
all
real property leases;
(d)
all
computer hardware and software used in the business;
(e)
all
licenses used in the Purchased Business, including, but not limited to, software
licenses;
(f)
all
customer contracts of Seller as of the Closing Date as described in Schedule
5.6
attached hereto;
(g)
the
Trade Names and Trademarks (including Service Marks) of Seller used in the
Purchased Business as described on Schedule 1.1(g) attached hereto;
(h)
all
deposits relating to the Purchased Business;
(i)
all
records and files, including, but not limited to, property records, purchasing
and sales records, correspondence with suppliers and customers (both actual and prospective), personnel records,
mailing lists,
customer and vendor lists and records used exclusively in the Purchased
Business; and
(j)
all
cash and cash equivalents generated from the operation of the Purchased
Business.
For
convenience of reference, the assets, properties and rights transferred,
conveyed and assigned to Buyer hereunder are herein collectively called
"Purchased Assets".
The
parties agree and acknowledge that Buyer is purchasing substantially all of
the
assets of Seller by way of this Purchase Agreement.
1.2
PASSAGE OF TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. Legal and equitable title and risk of loss
with respect to the Purchased Assets will not pass to Buyer until such assets
are transferred on the Closing Date.
ARTICLE
II
EXCLUSION
OF LIABILITIES
OBLIGATIONS.
Any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, Buyer
does not assume any liability or obligation of Seller, including but not limited
to, the following:
(a)
any
liabilities and obligations of Seller for Federal, state or local taxes, fines,
interest or penalties (including, without limitation, franchise, income,
personal, real property, sales, use, unemployment, gross receipts, excise,
payroll, withholding or other taxes);
(b)
any
claims, demands, liabilities or obligations of any nature whatsoever which
arose
or were incurred at or before the Closing Date, or which are based on any event
that occurred or existed at or before the Closing Date, or which are based
on
services performed by Seller at or before the Closing Date, irrespective of
when
a claim or demand is made (including if the claim is made after Closing Date)
irrespective of whether the liability or obligation becomes manifest, after
the
Closing Date, and regardless of whether or not set forth or otherwise disclosed
on any Schedule attached hereto (whether or not required to be so set forth
or
disclosed);
(c)
any
actions, suits, claims, investigations or legal, administrative or arbitration
proceedings pending or threatened against Seller;
(d)
any
liabilities and obligations of Seller for amounts owed to any person affiliated
with Seller, in his or her capacity as an owner of Seller;
(e)
any
liabilities and obligations of Seller existing at the Closing under an
employment agreement, written or verbal, or relating to in any way wages,
commissions, bonuses, fees, expenses, accrued holiday, vacation and severance
pay;
(f)
any
liabilities or obligations for payments due or required to be made under any
health, dental, vision, pension, retirement, savings or other compensation
or
employee benefit plan maintained by Seller or any other entity;
(g)
any
liabilities and obligations of Seller under any contract, license, lease or
other agreement;
(h)
any
liabilities relating in any way to an injury to an employee of
Seller;
(i)
any
liability to pay any amounts under a contract or policy of insurance;
and
(j)
any
other liabilities and obligations of Seller.
Seller
shall take any and all commercially reasonable actions which may be necessary
to
prevent any person, firm or governmental authority from having recourse against
the Purchased Business or any of the Purchased Assets.
ARTICLE
III
PURCHASE
PRICE
3.1
PURCHASE PRICE. The aggregate consideration (the "Purchase Price") paid to
Seller for the Purchased Assets is $310,000, paid in accordance with paragraph
3.2 below.
3.2
PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. Buyer shall deliver to Pacel Corp.
(100%
owner of Seller) at Closing Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) worth
of Buyer stock and Buyer agrees to forgive and cancel that certain debt owed
by
Pacel Corp. in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($300,000), evidenced by that certain promissory attached hereto as Exhibit
2.2.
ARTICLE
IV
CLOSING
4.1
CLOSING DATE. The closing for the consummation of the transaction contemplated
by this Agreement (the "Closing") will take place at Charlotte, North Carolina,
on December 31, 2004, or on such other date and at such other time or place
as
Buyer and Seller may mutually agree (the "Closing Date").
4.2
SIMULTANEOUS ACTIONS. All actions to be taken and all documents to be executed
and delivered by the parties at the Closing will be deemed to have been taken
and executed simultaneously and no actions will be deemed taken or any documents
executed or delivered until all have been taken, executed and
delivered.
4.3
DELIVERIES BY SELLER ON CLOSING DATE. On or before the Closing Date, Seller
will
deliver to Buyer the following:
(a)
Closing Certificate. An accurate certificate, dated the Closing Date, of Seller,
satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer, certifying that:
(1)
the
representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true
and accurate on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as
if
made on the Closing Date;
(2)
Seller has performed and complied with all covenants, obligations and agreements
to be performed or complied with by them on or before the Closing Date pursuant
to this Agreement;
(3)
attached hereto are true and complete copies of resolutions adopted by Seller's
board of directors or members, as applicable, approving this Agreement and
the
transactions contemplated hereby; and
(4)
the
incumbency and specimen signature of each officer of Seller executing this
Agreement and any other document to be executed by Seller are as set forth
in
such certificate.
(b)
Instruments of Transfer. A duly executed xxxx of sale and general instrument
of
assignment, which xxxx of sale and assignment shall be in substantially the
form
of Exhibit 4.3(b) attached hereto.
4.4
DELIVERIES BY BUYER ON CLOSING DATE. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer will
have delivered to Seller the following:
(a)
Closing Certificate. An accurate certificate, dated the Closing Date, of a
duly
authorized officer of Buyer, satisfactory in form and substance to Seller,
certifying that:
(1)
the
representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement are true
and
accurate on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if
made
on the Closing Date;
(2)
Buyer
has performed and complied with all covenants, obligations and agreements to
be
performed or complied with by it on or before the Closing Date pursuant to
this
Agreement;
(3)
attached hereto are true and complete copies of resolutions adopted by Buyer's
board of directors approving this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby; and
(4)
the
incumbency and specimen signature of each officer of Buyer executing this
Agreement and any other document to be executed by Buyer are as set forth in
such certificate.
(b)
Delivery of Consideration. Buyer shall provide the purchase price required
by
Section 3.1 as follows:
a.
Buyer
Stock. Buyer shall deliver the amount of stock described in paragraph 3.2;
and
b.
Promissory Note. Buyer shall deliver to Seller the original Promissory Note,
a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.2 marked "Cancelled" and "Paid
in
Full".
ARTICLE
V
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:
5.1
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas.
5.2
AUTHORITY. Seller has all requisite power and authority to:
own,
lease and operate its respective properties; carry on the Purchased Business
as
now being conducted; enter into this Agreement; perform its respective
obligations hereunder; and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly and validly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of each of the Seller.
This Agreement has been duly and validly executed by each Seller, and is a
valid
and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance with its
terms.
5.3
NON-CONTRAVENTION. Except as stated in Schedule 5.3, neither the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller, nor the consummation
by
Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby nor compliance by Seller with
any
of the provisions hereof will:
(a)
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of, as applicable, the
Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Seller;
(b)
as of
the Closing Date, cause a default (or give rise to any right of termination,
cancellation, or acceleration) under any of the terms of any note, bond, lease,
mortgage, indenture, license, warranty or other instrument or agreement to
which
Seller is a party, or by which Seller or any of its assets are or may be bound
or benefited; or
(c)
violate any law, statute, rule or regulation or order, writ, judgment,
injunction or decree applicable to Seller or any of its respective
assets.
No
consent or approval by, or any notification or filing with, and no permit,
or
authorization of, any public body or authority is required in connection with
the execution, delivery, and performance by Seller or the consummation by Seller
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.4
TITLE
TO ASSETS.
(a)
Seller has good and marketable title to (or a valid leasehold interest in)
all
of the Purchased Business and each of the Purchased Assets, free and clear
of
all mortgages, liens, pledges, charges, security interests, rights of way,
options, rights of first
refusal, conditions, restrictions or encumbrances of any kind or character,
whether or not relating to the extension of credit or the borrowing of money
(collectively, "Encumbrances"), except for the Encumbrances set forth on
Schedule 5.4, and liens for taxes and governmental charges incurred in the
ordinary course of business for Seller's services not yet due and
payable.
(b)
The
Purchased Assets include all assets and properties and all rights that Seller
believes are necessary to carry on the Purchased Business as presently conducted
by Seller. Seller has complete and unrestricted power and the unqualified right
to sell, convey, assign, transfer and deliver the Purchased Assets (subject
to
obtaining any consents or waivers of third parties disclosed on Schedule 5.4
and
required in connection with such sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer and
delivery of the Purchased Assets or any part thereof). The instruments of
transfer, conveyance and assignment executed and delivered by Seller to Buyer
at
the Closing will be valid and binding obligations of Seller, enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms, except in each case to the extent
limited by application of general principles of equity and by bankruptcy,
insolvency, debtor relief, and similar laws of general application affecting
the
enforcement of creditors' rights and debtors' obligations, and sufficient to
transfer, convey and assign to Buyer all of Seller's interest in and to the
Purchased Assets, and sufficient to vest in Buyer the full right, power and
authority to conduct the Purchased Business as presently conducted.
5.5
PERSONAL PROPERTY. All personal property of the Seller is in good operating
condition and repair (excepting normal wear and tear), is adequate and suitable
for the uses for which intended by Seller in the ordinary course of the
Purchased Business, and there does not exist any condition which interferes
in
any material way with the use or economic value thereof.
5.6
AGREEMENTS. Schedule 5.6 attached hereto sets forth a true, complete and correct
list of all Customer Agreements to which and of the Seller were a party as
of
the Closing Date.
5.7
CUSTOMERS. Schedule 5.7 attached hereto contains a true and complete list of
the
customers of the Purchased Business as of the Closing Date.
5.8
BROKERS. Neither Seller, nor any of its officers, directors, employees or
members, has employed any broker or finder in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer
harmless from any and all claims or losses relating to brokerage fees,
commissions or finder's fees owed or claimed to be owed to any broker or finder
engaged or claimed to be engaged by Seller.
5.9
BENEFIT PLANS/ERISA. Seller is not a party to, and is not a sponsor,
administrator or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan, including, but not
limited to, an employee benefit plan defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") which is maintained
or contributed to by the Company or any organization which is a member of a
controlled group of organizations within the meaning of Code Sections
414(b),
(c),
(m)
or (o) of which any of the Sellers is a member (the
"Controlled Group") or under which any of the Sellers or any member of the
Controlled Group has any liability or contingent liability ("Benefit Plans"),
and which cover any employee of the Seller.
5.10
GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS AND FILINGS. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.10, Seller
has no Knowledge of any required consent, approval or action of, filing with
or
notice to any Governmental or Regulatory Authority on the part of the Seller
required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement or any of the Related Agreements or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
5.11
TAXES.
(a)
All
Tax Returns required to be filed by or on behalf of the Seller have been duly
filed on a timely basis and such Tax Returns are true, complete and correct.
All
Taxes owed by the, Seller have been paid in full (whether or not shown on or
reportable on such Tax Returns).
(b)
All
payroll taxes of the Seller have been paid and/or held in trust awaiting payment
for all payroll processed by the Seller through the date of
Closing.
(c)
None
of the Purchased Assets is subject to any Lien arising in connection with any
failure or alleged failure to pay any Tax.
5.12
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND ORDERS. Seller has not at any time within the last
twelve (12) months, received any notice of a violation of or in default under
any Law, assigned License or Order.
In
the
event that Seller fails to comply with any of the requirements of Article V,
Buyer, in its sole discretion, shall be entitled to terminate the Purchase
Agreement and all other agreements relating thereto.
ARTICLE
VI
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer
hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
6.1
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada.
6.2
AUTHORITY. Buyer has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into
this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action on
the
part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered
by Buyer, and is a valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
6.3
NON-CONTRAVENTION. Neither the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by Buyer, nor the consummation by Buyer of the transactions
contemplated hereby, nor compliance by Buyer with any of the provisions hereof
will:
(a)
conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of the Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws of Buyer;
(b)
cause
a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or
acceleration) under any of the terms of any agreement, instrument or obligation
to which Buyer is a party, or by which any of its properties or assets may
be
bound, in each case excluding the Purchased Assets as to which no representation
or warranty is made by Buyer; or
(c)
violate any statute, rule or regulation or judgment, order, writ, injunction
or
decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body, in each case
applicable to Buyer or any of its assets.
No
consent or approval by, or any notification or filing with, and no permit,
or
authorization of, any public body or authority is required in connection with
the execution, delivery, and performance by Buyer or the consummation by Buyer
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
6.4
BROKERS. Neither Buyer nor its officers, directors, employees or members, has
employed any broker or finder in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from
any and all claims or losses relating to brokerage fees, commissions or finder's
fees owed or claimed to be owed to any broker or finder engaged or claimed
to be
engaged by Buyer.
ARTICLE
VII
COVENANTS
OF SELLER
Seller
hereby covenants and agrees with Buyer as follows:
7.1
ACCESS TO PROPERTIES AND RECORDS. Seller will give to Buyer and to its counsel,
accountants, and other representatives reasonable access during normal business
hours to its properties, personnel, books, tax returns, contracts, commitments
and records and the right to make copies thereof. Seller will furnish to Buyer
and such representatives all such additional documents and financial and other
information concerning the Purchased Business as Buyer or its representatives
may from time to time reasonably request and permit Buyer and such
representatives to examine all records and working papers relating to the
preparation, review and audits of the financial statements and tax returns
relating to the Purchased Business.
7.2
APPROVALS. Seller will use all reasonable effort to obtain in writing prior
to
the Closing Date all approvals, consents and waivers required to be obtained
by
Seller in order to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby, and Seller
shall obtain all such approvals, consents, and waivers prior to the Closing
Date.
7.3
FURTHER ASSURANCES. Seller will at any time and from time to time after the
Closing, upon the request of Buyer, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, and
cause to be done, executed, acknowledged or delivered, all such further acts,
deeds, assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney or assurances
as
may be required for the better transferring, assigning, conveying, granting,
assuring and confirming to Buyer, or for aiding and assisting in the collection
of or reducing to possession by Buyer, of the Purchased Assets, or to vest
in
Buyer good, valid and marketable title to the Purchased Assets and otherwise
to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
ARTICLE
VIII
COVENANTS
OF BUYER
CONFIDENTIALITY;
RETURN OF DOCUMENTS. Unless and until the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are consummated on the Closing Date (or other date mutually agreed
upon by the parties hereto), Buyer will keep in confidence all proprietary
and
financial information of Seller including information concerning its customers,
and will not, except to the extent required by law, financing and securities
disclosure requirement or to the extent any such information is otherwise
publicly available or received from a third party not affiliated with Seller,
without the prior written consent of Seller, reveal any such financial or
proprietary information to any third party other than affiliates or
representatives of Buyer and potential lenders, investors and other providers
of
funds each of whom shall agree to be bound by the same restrictions with respect
to confidentiality imposed on Buyer hereunder. If the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement are not consummated, Buyer will return to Seller, at Seller'
request, all documents supplied to Buyer by Seller and notes derived therefrom,
pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
IX
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1
INDEMNIFICATION.
(a)
Seller Indemnity. Seller will indemnify, defend and save Buyer harmless from,
against, for and in respect of the following:
(1)
any
and all liabilities and obligations of Seller (whether absolute, accrued,
contingent or otherwise and whether a contractual, tax or any other type of
liability, obligation or claim) not specifically assumed by Buyer pursuant
to
this Agreement and the Assumption Agreement;
(2)
any
damages, losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, actions or causes of action
sustained or suffered by Buyer and arising from a breach of any material
representation or warranty of Seller contained in or made pursuant to this
Agreement (including the Schedules and Exhibits attached hereto), or in any
certificate, instrument or agreement delivered by Seller pursuant hereto or
in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby;
(3)
any
damages, losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, actions or causes of action
sustained or suffered by Buyer and arising from a breach of any material
covenant or agreement of Seller contained in or made pursuant to this Agreement;
and
(4)
all
reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys', accountants', and other professional fees and expenses) incurred
by
Buyer in connection with any action, suit, proceeding, demand, investigation,
assessment or judgment incident to any of the matters indemnified against under
this
Section
9.1(a).
(b)
Buyer's Indemnity. Buyer will indemnify, defend and save Seller harmless from,
against, for and in respect of the following:
(1)
any
liabilities or obligations of Seller assumed by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement
and the Assumption Agreement;
(2)
any
damages, losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, actions or causes of action
sustained or suffered by Seller and arising from a breach of any representation
or warranty of Buyer contained in or made pursuant to this Agreement or in
any
certificate, instrument or agreement delivered by it pursuant hereto or in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby;
(3)
any
damages, losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, actions or causes of action
sustained or suffered by Seller and arising from a breach of any covenant or
agreement of Buyer contained in or made pursuant to this Agreement;
and
(4)
all
reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys', accountants', and other professional fees and expenses) incurred
by
Seller in connection with any action, suit, proceeding, demand, investigation
assessment or judgment incident to any of the matters indemnified against under
this
Section
9.1(b).
9.2
THIRD
PARTY CLAIMS. With respect to claims resulting from assertion of liability
by
third parties, the obligations and liabilities of the party responsible for
indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party") hereunder with respect to
indemnification claims by the party entitled to indemnification (the
"Indemnified Party") will be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
(a)
The
Indemnified Party will give prompt written notice to the Indemnifying Party
of
any assertion of liability by a third party which might give rise to a claim
by
the Indemnified Party against the Indemnifying Party based on the indemnity
agreements contained in
Section
9.1 hereof, stating the nature and basis of said assertion and the amount
thereof, to the extent known.
(b)
If
any action, suit or proceeding is brought against the Indemnified Party, with
respect to which the Indemnifying Party may have liability under the indemnity agreement contained in Section
9.1 hereof, the action,
suit or proceeding will, upon the written agreement of the Indemnifying Party
that it is obligated to indemnify under the indemnity agreement contained in
Section 9.1 hereof, be defended (including all proceedings on appeal or for
review which counsel for the defendant shall deem appropriate) by the
Indemnifying Party at the expense of the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnified
Party will have the right to select legal counsel in any such case, and the
fees
and expenses of such counsel will be at the expense of the Indemnifying Counsel.
If the Indemnifying Party does not agree, promptly after the notice to it
provided in subsection (a) above, that it is obligated to indemnify under the
indemnity agreement contained in Section 9.1 hereof, that such Indemnified
Party
reasonably concludes that such action, suit or proceeding involves to a
significant extent matters beyond the scope of the indemnity agreement contained
in Section 9.1 hereof, or that there may be defenses available to it which
are
different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party,
the
Indemnifying Party will not have the right to direct the defense of such action,
suit or proceeding on behalf of the Indemnified Party and that portion of such
fees and expenses reasonably related to matters covered by the indemnity
agreement contained in Section 9.1 hereof will be borne by the Indemnifying
Party. The Indemnified Party will be kept fully informed of such action, suit
or
proceeding at all stages thereof whether or not it is so represented. The
Indemnifying Party will make available to the Indemnified Party and its
attorneys and accountants all books and records of the Indemnifying Party
relating to such proceedings or litigation and the parties hereto agree to
render to each other such assistance as they may reasonably require of each
other in order to ensure the proper and adequate defense of any such action,
suit or proceeding.
(c)
The
Indemnifying Party will not make any settlement of any claims without the
written consent of the Indemnified Party, provided, that if the Indemnified
Party fails to consent to a settlement of any claim, demand, suit or cause
of
action described in this Section 9.2, the Indemnifying Party's obligation to
indemnify an award of damages shall in no event exceed the amount that the
Indemnifying Party would have been required to indemnify for had such settlement
offer been accepted by the Indemnified Party.
ARTICLE
X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1
EXPENSES; TRANSFER TAXES. All fees, costs and expenses incurred by Seller in
connection with, relating to or arising out of the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, legal and accounting fees
and expenses, will be borne by Seller. All fees and expenses incurred by Buyer
in connection with this Agreement will be borne by Buyer. All registration,
recording or transfer taxes which may be payable in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be paid by Buyer.
10.2
PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement is not assignable by either Buyer or Seller
without the prior written consent of the other, except that without relieving
Buyer of any of its obligations under this Agreement, Buyer may assign this
Agreement to any subsidiary or affiliate of Buyer. Subject to
the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of,
and
be enforceable by, the respective successors, heirs, legal representatives,
and
assigns of the parties hereto. This Agreement constitutes an agreement among
the
parties hereto and none of the agreements, covenants, representations or
warranties contained herein is for the benefit of any third party not a party
to
this Agreement.
10.3
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This Agreement (including the Schedules and
Exhibits attached hereto) contains the entire understanding of the parties
with
respect to its subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements
and understandings between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument duly executed
by the parties, and any condition to a party's obligations hereunder may only
be
waived in writing by such party.
10.4
HEADINGS. The article and section headings contained in this Agreement are
for
reference purposes only and will not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
10.5
NOTICES. All notices, claims, certificates, requests, demands and other
communications hereunder will be in writing and shall be deemed given if
delivered personally, if mailed (by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested and postage prepaid), if sent by reputable overnight courier service
for next business day delivery, or if sent by facsimile transmission, as
follows:
IF TO SELLER: | |
Benecorp Business Services, Inc. | |
00000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx | |
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000 | |
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |
IF TO BUYER: | WITH COPY TO: |
The Resourcing Solutions Group, Inc. | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq. |
00000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx | 000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx |
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000 | Tenth Floor |
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx | Xxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 |
or
to
such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished
to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication
will be effective on the date of receipt (or, if received on a non-business
day,
on the first business day after the date of receipt).
10.6
PUBLICITY. The parties agree that, except as otherwise required by law, the
issuance prior to Closing of any reports, statements or releases pertaining
to
this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby will require the prior,
written consent of the Buyer. Buyer agrees to provide to Seller a copy of any
written materials that Buyer intends to publish regarding the Asset Purchase
and
Buyer has 48 hours to provide its comments.
10.7
COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts and
by
different parties in separate counterparts, each of which will be deemed an
original instrument,
but all of which together will constitute one agreement. This Agreement will
become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by Seller and
Buyer, and delivered to Buyer and Seller, respectively. Any party may deliver
an
executed copy of this Agreement (and an executed copy of any documents
contemplated by this Agreement) by facsimile transmission to another party,
and
such delivery will have the same force and effect as any other delivery of
a
manually signed copy of this Agreement (or such other document).
10.8
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of North Carolina.
10.9
GENDER. Any reference to a particular gender will be deemed to include all
other
genders unless the context otherwise requires.
10.10
WAIVERS. Any provision of this Agreement may be waived only by a written
instrument executed by the party to be charged with such waiver. The waiver
by
any party hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not operate
or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
10.11
DEFINED TERMS. Throughout this Agreement various terms have been defined by
being enclosed in quotation marks, usually in parentheses, and used with their
initial letters capitalized. Unless the context otherwise requires, such defined
terms will have their designated meaning whenever used in this Agreement or
any
attached schedules. Unless an express reference is made to a different document,
all references to a Section or Article shall be understood to refer to the
indicated Section or Article of this Agreement, and all references to a Schedule
or Exhibit shall be understood to refer to the indicated Schedule or Exhibit
attached to this Agreement.
10.12
TIME. Time is of the essence to the performance of the obligations set forth
in
this Agreement.
10.13
CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between Seller and
Buyer. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed against a party because
of such party's role as the drafter of the provision.
10.14
ATTORNEYS' FEES. If there is any litigation related to this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each party will be responsible
for
its own costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys', accountants' and other professional fees and expenses).
(Definitions
Follow)
DEFINITIONS
Definitions.
As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth
below:
"Actions
or Proceedings" means any action, suit, proceeding, arbitration or investigation
or audit by any Governmental or Regulatory Authority.
"Affiliate"
means any Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with
the
Person specified.
"Books
and Records" means all documents, instruments, papers, books and records, books
of account, files and data (including customer and supplier lists), catalogs,
brochures, sales literature, promotional material, certificates and other
documents used in or associated with the conduct of the Business or the
ownership of the Company's property, including, without limitation, financial
statements, Tax Records (including Tax Returns), ledgers, minute books, copies
of Contracts, Licenses and Permits, operating data and environmental studies
and
plans.
"Business"
means the business and goodwill of the Company as a going concern. "Claim"
means
any action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, litigation, charge,
complaint, claim or demand. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as
amended.
"Contract"
means any agreement, lease, evidence of Indebtedness, mortgage, indenture,
security agreement or other contract or agreement (whether written or
oral).
"Disclosure
Schedule" means the schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference of the Seller and the Buyer as appropriate in the context and as
referenced throughout this Agreement.
"GAAP"
means generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (as such
term is used in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Standards) as of the date of the Financial Statements "Governmental
or Regulatory Authority" means any court, tribunal, arbitrator, authority,
agency, commission, official or other instrumentality of the United States,
any
foreign country or any domestic or foreign state, county, city or other
political subdivision.
"Indebtedness"
of any Person means any obligations of such Person (a) for borrowed money,
(b)
evidenced by notes, bonds, indentures or similar instruments, (c) for the
deferred purchase price of goods and services (other than trade payables
incurred in the ordinary course of business), (d) under capital leases and
(e)
in the nature of guarantees of the obligations described in clauses (a) through
(d) above of any other Person.
"Intellectual
Property" means all know-how, patents, copyright registrations, trademark and
service xxxx registrations, applications for any of the foregoing, whether
or
not registered, all designs, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names,
secret formulae, trade secrets, secret processes, computer programs and
confidential information, including all rights to any such property that is
owned by and licensed from others and any goodwill associated with any of the
above.
"Knowledge
of the Seller," "the Seller's Knowledge," or other like words mean the knowledge
of the Company, Shareholders and the individuals set forth in
"Laws"
means all laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and other
pronouncements in effect on the date of this Agreement having the effect of
law
of the United States, any foreign country or any domestic or foreign state,
county, city or other political subdivision or of any Governmental or Regulatory
Authority.
"Liabilities"
means all Indebtedness and other liabilities, including, without limitation,
strict liability, and obligations to pay, perform or discharge any costs,
expenses and obligations of a Person (whether known, unknown, absolute, accrued,
contingent, fixed or otherwise or whether due or to become due) and all costs,
expenses and obligations related to any of the foregoing.
"Licenses"
means all licenses, permits, certificates of authority, authorizations,
approvals, registrations, franchises, and similar consents granted or issued
by
any Person and are associated with or necessary to operate the Company and/or
used in connection with the Business.
"Liens"
means any mortgage, pledge, assessment, security interest, lease, lien, adverse
claims, levy, charge, option, right of first refusal, charges, debentures,
indentures, deeds of trust, easements, rights-of-way, restrictions,
encroachments, licenses, leases, permits, security agreements, or other
encumbrance of any kind and other restrictions or limitations on the use or
ownership of real or personal property or irregularities in title thereto or
any
conditional sale Contract, title retention Contract or other Contract to give
any of the foregoing.
"Material
Adverse Effect" means, with respect any Person, material adverse changes in
the
business, assets, financial condition, results or prospects of operations of
such Person.
"Order"
means any writ, judgment, decree, injunction or similar order of any
Governmental or Regulatory Authority (in each such case whether preliminary
or
final).
"Related
Agreements" means any other agreement, certificate or similar document executed
pursuant to this Agreement.
"Taxes"
means any and all taxes, fees, levies, duties, tariffs, import and other
charges, imposed by any taxing authority, together with any related interest,
penalties or other additions to tax, or additional amounts imposed by any taxing
authority, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include
net income taxes, alternative or add-on minimum taxes, gross income taxes,
gross
receipts taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, ad valorem taxes, value added taxes,
franchise taxes, profits taxes, license taxes, transfer taxes, recording taxes,
escheat taxes, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes,
severance taxes, stamp taxes, occupation taxes, premium taxes, property taxes,
windfall profit taxes, environmental taxes, custom duty taxes or other
governmental fees or other like assessments or charges of any kind whatsoever,
and any transferee or secondary liability in respect of any tax (whether imposed
by Law, contract or otherwise).
"Tax
Returns" means all reports, estimates, declarations of estimated tax,
information statements and returns relating to, or required to be filed in
connection with, any Taxes, including information returns or reports with
respect to backup withholding and other payments to third parties.
Other
Terms. Other terms may be defined elsewhere in the text of this Agreement and
shall have the meaning indicated throughout this Agreement.
The
words
"hereof," "herein" and "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used
in
this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not any particular
provision of this Agreement.
The
terms
defined in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the plural,
and vice versa.
The
terms
defined in the neuter or masculine gender shall include the feminine, neuter
and
masculine genders, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
For
purposes of this Agreement, "ordinary course of business" shall include, without
limitation negotiating contract renewals consistent with past
practices.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
and delivered on the date first above written.
SELLER: | BUYER: | ||||
BENECORP BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. | THE RESOURCING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. | ||||
By:
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/s/
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By:
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/s/
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XXXXXXXXX
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
President
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
President
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Exhibit
2.2 to Securities Purchase Agreement
PROMISSORY
NOTE
$300,000.00
DECEMBER 30, 2004
FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, the undersigned, PACEL CORP, INC ("Maker"), a Virginia corporation,
hereby promises to pay to the order of The Resourcing Solutions Group, Inc,
a
Nevada company, the aggregate, principal sum of $300,000, together with interest
on the unpaid principal balance, in accordance with the schedule attached hereto
and incorporated herein.
1.
The
principal and interest indebtedness evidenced hereby shall be a payable in
accordance with Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2.
All
payments on account of the indebtedness represented by this Note shall be
applied first to accrued and unpaid interest and the remainder to principal.
This Note may be prepaid by Maker at any time, in whole or in part, without
premium or penalty There shall be no default under paragraph 1(a) unless the
required amount is not received by the holder of this Note by the tenth day
of
the month.
3.
Payments shall be made to The Resourcing Solutions Group, Inc, care of Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx XX 00000, or such other address
as
the holder of this Note may designate in writing.
4.
All
parties to this Note jointly and severally waive presentment for payment,
demand, protest, notice of protest and notice of dishonor
5.
In the
event of a default by Maker under this Note, the holder of this Note shall
have
the following rights: (a) to enforce one or more remedies available to it under
law, equity or hereunder, and such action shall not operate to estop or prevent
it from pursuing any further remedy which it may have; (b) to declare the entire
unpaid balance due at any time; (c) to impose a late charge equal to five
percent (5%) of the unpaid amount if any payment to be made hereunder is not
received in full by the due date; and (d) to increase the rate of interest
applicable to the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note by an increment
of an additional five percent (5%) per annum, unless such increase exceeds
the
maximum increase permitted by applicable law in such circumstances, in which
event said rate of interest shall be increased by that increment which is the
maximum increase permitted by law in such circumstances.
6.
This
Promissory Note shall automatically terminate and be cancelled upon the
occurrence of any of the following events: (i) failure of holder or its assigns
to pay each installment of the Loans as required by the terms of the Loans
described in Schedule 1 attached hereto, or a default under the terms of the
Loans; and (ii) a breach of the Stock Purchase Agreement (collectively referred
to as an "Event of Default"). Maker shall provide written notice of any such
Event of Default to holder, and this promissory Note shall terminate and be
cancelled as of the date of such notice. Maker shall have no further obligations
whatsoever under this Promissory Note after providing the notice described
herein.
7.
The
acceptance by the holder of this Note of any partial payment made hereunder
after the due date of any installment under this Note shall not establish a
custom or waive any rights of said holder to enforce prompt payment hereof.
Demand, presentment for payment, protest, and notice of nonpayment and protest
are hereby waived by the undersigned.
8.
By
exercising or failing to exercise any of its rights, options or elections
hereunder, the holder of this Note shall not be deemed to have waived any breach
or default on the part of Maker or to have released Maker from any of its
obligations hereunder, unless such waiver or release is in writing and signed
by
the holder of this Note. In addition, the waiver by the holder of this Note
of
any breach hereof or default in payment of any indebtedness secured hereby
shall
not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach or
default.
9.
All
notices, demands, and other communications given hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be sent by overnight courier, to such address as the holder of this
Note or Maker shall have furnished the other in writing, and shall be deemed
to
have been given at the time received.
10.
All
agreements, conditions, and provisions of this Note shall apply to and bind
the
successors and assigns of all parties hereto. Every provision hereof is intended
to be severable. If any provision of this Note is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such
illegality or invalidity shall not affect the balance of the provisions hereof
which shall remain binding and enforceable.
11.
THIS
NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS
OF
THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. MAKER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO JURISDICTION
IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VENUE IN THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBERG FOR SUCH
PURPOSES AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY U.S. MAIL AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS
TO
CONTEST SUCH JURISDICTION AND VENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING THIS NOTE
AND
ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
PACEL
CORP.