PLAN AND AGREEMENT OF MERGER
EXHIBIT 2.3 – PLAN OF MERGER
PLAN AND AGREEMENT OF MERGER
This Plan and Agreement of Merger entered into this 9th day of May 2005 by and among ICBS International Corp., a Florida Corporation, incorporated on October 30, 1980 (hereinafter "ICBS") and Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp., a Delaware Corporation, incorporated on May 2, 2005, (hereinafter "Xxx Xxxx"), are sometimes referred to herein as the constituent corporations.
BACKGROUND OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, ICBS on the 2nd day of May 2005 incorporated a subsidiary corporation called Xxx Xxxx in the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, ICBS is no longer in the consulting business in Canada and has changed its business direction; and
WHEREAS, ICBS has authorized capital stock consisting of 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which 33,871,702 shares are issued and outstanding; and
WHEREAS, Xxx Xxxx has authorized capital stock consisting of 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which 1 shares is issued and outstanding and is owned by ICBS and 1,000,000 preferred stock and none of which is issued and outstanding; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of ICBS, have determined that it was in the best interest of ICBS to be incorporated in the State of Delaware to avail itself of the corporate and securities laws available in the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of ICBS and Xxx Xxxx have determined that a merger of ICBS with and into Xxx Xxxx is in the best interest of ICBS and Xxx Xxxx and such companies desire to set forth in their agreement their entire understanding respecting such merger (hereinafter "the merger"); and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting of the stockholders of ICBS held at Xxxxxxxxx 00, 0000XX Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx on this May 9, 2005 approved the change of domicile for ICBS from Florida to Delaware (a copy of said minutes is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein); and
WHEREAS, the officers and directors of ICBS at all times herein were and are the same as Xxx Xxxx; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend that the merger qualify as a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of the provisions of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"); and
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WHEREAS, on May 9, 2005 ICBS merged into Xxx Xxxx, and the parties are desirous of reducing their merger to a written agreement for the purpose of filing with the respective Secretary of State for the State of Delaware in accordance with Sec. 30-1-1101 of the Delaware Code and the Secretary of State for the State of Florida in accordance with Sec. 607.1109, 608.4382 and/or 620.203, of the Florida Statutes;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties herein, intending to be legally bound hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
MERGER OF ICBS INTO XXX XXXX
SECTION 1.1 CLOSING
The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall be deemed to have occurred and be effective on May 9, 2005.
SECTION 1.2 MERGER
As of the closing date as defined in Section 1.1 above, ICBS merged into Xxx Xxxx, which became the surviving corporation (the "Surviving Corporation") with the clear understanding of the Constituent Corporations that as of that date, the separate existence of ICBS shall cease, and Xxx Xxxx shall thereafter posses all of the rights, privileges, immunities, powers, licenses, permits and franchises, both of public and private nature, and all the property, real, personal and mixed, all debts due on any account and all chooses in action belonging to or inuring to either of the Constituent Corporations, and shall be subject to all the restrictions, disabilities and duties of each of the Constituent Corporations. Any claim existing or action or proceeding pending by or against either of the Constituent Corporations may be prosecuted as if the Merger had not taken place or the Surviving Corporation may be substituted in its place. The Merger shall impair neither the rights of creditors nor any liens upon the property of either of the Constituent Corporations.
ARTICLE II
ARTICLES, BYLAWS, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
SECTION 2.1 XXX XXXX ARTICLES AND BY-LAWS
The Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of Xxx Xxxx shall be the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Surviving Corporation until amended in accordance with applicable Delaware laws.
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SECTION 2.2 XXX XXXX'X DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Upon the closing and consummation of the Merger, the directors and officers of ICBS who are the same as the directors and officers of Xxx Xxxx, shall become the directors and officers of the Surviving Corporation.
SECTION 2.3 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND PRESIDENT
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx shall be appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx shall be appointed as President of the Surviving Corporation as soon as reasonably practicable following consummation of the Merger.
ARTICLE III
CONVERSION AND CANCELLATION OF SHARES
After the closing date as defined in Section 1.1 above, there shall be no further registrations of transfer on the stock transfer books of the Surviving Corporation of the shares of ICBS Common Stock, which were outstanding immediately prior to the closing date. If after the closing date, shares of ICBS Common Stock are presented to the Surviving Corporation, they shall be cancelled and exchanged for shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock.
ARTICLE IV
CONSIDERATION
For and in consideration of the merger of ICBS into Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx shall cause to be issued to the present stockholders of ICBS 33,871,702 shares of Xxx Xxxx Common Stock. Said 33,871,702 shares of Xxx Xxxx Common Stock shall represent all of the outstanding shares of Xxx Xxxx as of the date of the merger. The one share of Xxx Xxxx owned by ICBS immediately prior to the closing shall by virtue of this merger, be cancelled and returned to the status of authorized and un-issued shares.
ARTICLE V
MERGER PROCEDURE
Upon execution of this Plan and Agreement of Merger, it shall be filed by ICBS with the Secretary of State of the ICBS in accordance with Sec. 30-1-1101 of the Delaware Code and by Xxx Xxxx with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada in accordance with Sec. 607.1109, 608.4382 and/or 620.203, of the Florida Statutes and recorded in accordance with laws, which may apply to mergers within their respective states.
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ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ICBS
In order to induce Xxx Xxxx to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, ICBS makes the following representations and warranties to Xxx Xxxx:
SECTION 6.1 ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING
a. On the date of closing, ICBS was a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida.
b. ICBS has the power to carry on its business as and where conducted and is entitled to own, lease or operate its business assets.
c. ICBS has delivered to Xxx Xxxx complete and correct copies of its Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and By-Laws, as in effect on the date of closing.
d. As of the date of closing, the authorized capital stock of ICBS consists of 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which 33,871,702 shares were issued and outstanding.
SECTION 6.2 AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement has been duly authorized by the requisite corporate and shareholder action on the part of ICBS. A Copy of the minutes of the Special Meeting of the shareholders of ICBS held this 9th day of May is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by ICBS and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of ICBS enforceable against ICBS in accordance with its terms.
SECTION 6.3 ICBS SHARES
Each issued share of ICBS Common Stock is validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and each outstanding share of ICBS Common Stock is entitled to one vote. No such shares were issued in violation of any pre-emptive rights.
SECTION 6.4 NO CONFLICT
(a) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of or constitute a default under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which ICBS is a party.
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(b) The execution, delivery and performance by ICBS of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by ICBS requires no consent, approval, order or authorization of, action by or in respect of, registration or filing with, any governmental body, court, agency, official or authority other than (i) the filing of the applicable Articles of Merger; and (ii) such other filings or registrations with, or authorizations, consents or approval of, any Governmental Body, the failure of which to make or obtain would not materially adversely affect the ability of Xxx Xxxx or ICBS to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE VII
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF XXX XXXX
In order to induce ICBS to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Xxx Xxxx makes the following representations and warranties to ICBS:
SECTION 7.1 ORGANIZATION AND GOOD STANDING
a. On the date of closing, Xxx Xxxx was a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
b. Xxx Xxxx has the power to carry on its business as and where conducted and is entitled to own, lease or operate its business assets.
c. Xxx Xxxx has delivered to ICBS complete and correct copies of its Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and By-Laws, as in effect on the date of closing.
d. As of the date of closing, the authorized capital stock of Xxx Xxxx consists of 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which one share was issued and outstanding and is owned by ICBS and 1,000,000 preferred stock and none of which is issued and outstanding.
SECTION 7.2 AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement has been duly authorized by the requisite corporate and shareholder action on the part of Xxx Xxxx. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Xxx Xxxx and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Xxx Xxxx enforceable against Xxx Xxxx in accordance with its terms.
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SECTION 7.3 XXX XXXX SHARES
The one issued share of Xxx Xxxx Common Stock is validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and the one outstanding share of Xxx Xxxx Common Stock is entitled to one vote. No such share was issued in violation of any pre-emptive rights.
SECTION 7.4 NO CONFLICT
(a) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach of any term or provision of or constitute a default under any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which Xxx Xxxx is a party.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by Xxx Xxxx of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by Xxx Xxxx requires no consent, approval, order or authorization of, action by or in respect of, registration or filing with, any governmental body, court, agency, official or authority other than (i) the filing of the applicable Articles of Merger; and (ii) such other filings or registrations with, or authorizations, consents or approval of, any Governmental Body, the failure of which to make or obtain would not materially adversely affect the ability of Xxx Xxxx or ICBS to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 8.1 APPLICATION
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, except as to any technical Delaware requirement of corporate merger pertaining to ICBS.
SECTION 8.2 NOTICES
All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been dully given when (i) hand delivered; (ii) sent by telegram, fax, telex or wire followed by a confirming letter; or (iii) sent by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following address (or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by like written notice):
Xxx Xxxx Invest Group., Xxxxxxxxx 00, 0000XX Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx (00) 000000000
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SECTION 8.3 PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Xxx Xxxx shall pay all fees and expenses incurred by it in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and completion of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereunder.
SECTION 8.4 ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the written consent of the other party hereof.
SECTION 8.5 COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SECTION 8.6 CAPTIONS
Captions used herein are for convenience of reference only; such captions are not a part hereof and shall not be used in construing this Agreement.
SECTION 8.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENTS
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. It supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise with respect to the subject matter hereof not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed or caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective duly authorized officers on this the 9th Day of May, 2005.
By: /S/ XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, CEO |
XXX XXXX INVEST CORP.
By: /S/ XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, CEO |
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Exhibit A
ACTION BY MAJORITY OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
In accordance with Florida law, the Company is permitted to obtain approval of meetings and amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation by written consent of the holders of outstanding shares of voting capital stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to approve the Amendment at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. On May 9, 2005, holders of 18,859,018 shares out of a total of 33,871,702 issued and outstanding shares which represents a majority of the issued shares of our Common Stock acted by written consent to approve the following:
RESOLVED, that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby approves a change of domicile from the State of Florida to the State of Delaware.
RESOLVED, that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby approves the merger of ICBS International Corp. into its subsidiary Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp. created on May 3, 2005 whereby Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp. becomes the surviving corporation with the clear understanding that as of that date, the separate existence of ICBS shall cease and as a result the Company shall be knows as from this date forward as Xxx Xxxx invest Corp.
RESOLVED, that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby adopts the capital structure of Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp. which is identical to its own capital structure with the exception that Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp. is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock with a par value of $.001 per share, which gives the Board of directors the authorization to issue preferred stock from time to time in one or more series and to fix the number of shares and the relative dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights and special rights and qualifications of any such series.
RESOLVE that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby adopts 1 10 for 1 reverse split of all its common shares, whereby there were 33,891,702 shares of common stock outstanding on the 9th day of May, 2005 and after a Ten for One reverse split there will be 3,389,171 shares of common stock outstanding after the adoption and execution of this motion.
RESOLVED, that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby approve that the Company may pursue the direction for the future of becoming a property management, developer and holding company throughout the world.
RESOLVED, that the Shareholders of ICBS International Corp. hereby approve that the Company shall pursue the direction for the future in accordance with the attached
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Code of Ethics.
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER
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AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP =============================== |
PERCENTAGE OF CLASS (1) ============ |
Ma Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx 00 0000XX Xxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx |
2,949,512 common shares |
8.71% |
JATh Steenbergen Xxxxxxxxx 00 0000XX Xxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx |
1,600,000 common shares |
4.72% |
Amstel Holdings B.V. Ltd Xxxxxxxxx 00 0000XX Xxxxxxx The Netherlands |
7,154,753 common shares
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21.12% |
Pinnacle Associates, LLC 000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, 0xx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000 |
7,154,753 common shares
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21.12% |
TOTAL |
18,859,018 common shares |
55.67% |
(1) Based on 33,871,702 common shares outstanding as of May 9, 2005.
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Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp.
Formerly known as ICBS International Corp.
/s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, CEO & Chairman
/s/Xxxxxx xxxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Secretary
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Exhibit B
CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS
OF
XXX XXXX INVEST CORP.
Adopted May 9, 2005
Xxx Xxxx Invest Corp., (the "Company"), is committed to conducting business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with high standards of business conduct. The Company strives to maintain the highest standards of accuracy, completeness and disclosure in its financial dealings, records and reports on behalf of its shareholders. These standards serve as the basis for managing the Company's business, for meeting its duties to its shareholders and for maintaining compliance with financial reporting requirements. Accordingly, the Company has adopted this Code of Ethics for its principal executive officer and senior financial officers (the "Code of Ethics").
Each of the Company's senior financial officers (including the Company's principal financial officer and its principal accounting officer or controller) must comply with and advocate the following principles and responsibilities, and the Company's Chief Executive Officer, in his or her capacity as the principal executive officer to whom all senior financial officers ultimately report, will promote and support this Code of Ethics and comply with the following principles:
Act with honesty, integrity and in an ethical manner.
Promptly disclose to the Company's chief legal officer, General Counsel, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors, any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest between such officer's personal and professional relationships.
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of his or her work, except when authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose such information, and not use confidential information acquired in the course of his or her work for personal advantage.
Promote ethical behavior in the work environment.
Responsibly use and control all assets and resources employed by or entrusted to him or her.
Ensure that accounting entries are promptly and accurately recorded and properly documented and that no accounting entry intentionally distorts or disguises the true nature of any business transaction.
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Prohibit the establishment of any undisclosed or unrecorded funds or assets for any purpose and provide for the proper and prompt recording of all disbursements of funds and all receipts.
Maintain books and records that fairly and accurately reflect the business transactions of the Company.
Devise, implement, maintain and monitor internal controls sufficient to assure that financial record-keeping objectives are met.
Comply with generally accepted accounting standards and practices, rules, regulations and controls.
Perform responsibilities with a view to causing the Company's public communications, including periodic and other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to be made on a timely basis with appropriate disclosure(s).
Sign only those reports and other documents, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that he or she believes to be accurate and truthful.
Not make, or tolerate to be made, false statements or entries for any purpose in the books and records of the Company or in any internal or external correspondence, memoranda or communication of any type, including telephone or electronic communications.
Comply, as appropriate and with the advice of counsel (as necessary), with rules, laws, and regulations of U.S. federal, state and local governments and all foreign governments.
Not knowingly be a party to any illegal activity or engage in any act that will discredit his or her profession, or the Company.
Promptly report to the Company's chief legal officer, General Counsel, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors any situation where this Code of Ethics, the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Policy or any other Company policy or conduct code, or any law applicable to the Company, or their employees, is being violated.
Any individual who violates the provisions of this Code of Ethics will be subject to disciplinary action and appropriate sanctions, up to and including termination. Sanctions will be imposed by the full Board of Directors, in its sole discretion. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, the company may refer such violation to appropriate authorities for civil action or criminal prosecution. Any covered officer shall:
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upon adoption of the Code of Ethics or becoming a covered officer, sign and submit an initial acknowledgment confirming that he or she has received, read, and understands the Code of Ethics;
annually sign and submit an annual acknowledgment confirming that he or she has complied with the requirements of the Code of Ethics;
not retaliate against any covered officer or other person for making reports of potential violations in good faith; and
notify the Company's chief legal officer or General Counsel of any actual or potential violation of the Code of Ethics. Failure to do so itself is a violation of this Code of Ethics.
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for applying this Code of Ethics to specific situations in which questions are presented under and has the authority to interpret this Code of Ethics in any particular situation. The Board of Directors shall take all action it considers appropriate and investigate any actual or potential violations reported to it; and the Board of Directors is authorized and encouraged to consult, as appropriate, with the Company's chief legal officer or General Counsel and outside legal counsel. Any matter that the Company's chief legal officer or general counsel believes is a violation of this Code of Ethics will be reported to the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is responsible for granting waivers from the terms and provisions of this Code of Ethics as it deems appropriate. A waiver of any provision of this Code of Ethics shall be requested whenever there is a reasonable likelihood that a contemplated action will violate the Code of Ethics. A "waiver" is defined as approval by the Board of Directors of a material departure from any provision of the Code of Ethics. The waiver process shall consist of the following steps:
The covered officer shall set forth a request for waiver in writing. The request shall describe the conduct, activity or transaction for which the covered officer seeks a waiver, and shall briefly explain the reason for engaging in the conduct, activity or transaction.
The determination with respect to the waiver shall be made in a timely fashion by the Company's Board of Directors, after consultation the Company's chief legal officer or General Counsel, or with outside legal counsel (if appropriate).
The decision with respect to the waiver shall be documented and kept in the Board of Directors 's records for the appropriate period mandated by applicable law or regulation.
This Code of Ethics may not be amended except in written form, which amendments must be specifically approved by a majority vote of the Company's Board of Directors.
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All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code of Ethics shall be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code of Ethics, these matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the Company's chief legal officer of General Counsel, or outside legal counsel, or the Board of Directors.
This Code of Ethics is intended solely for the internal use of the Company and does not constitute an admission by or on behalf of the Company, as to any fact, circumstance or legal conclusion.
This Code of Ethics is a statement of certain fundamental principles, policies and procedures that govern the Company's senior financial and executive officers and the conduct of the Company's business. It is not intended to and does not create any rights in any employee, investor, supplier, competitor, shareholder, or any other person or entity.
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