SENIOR SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES AMENDMENT AND CONVERSION AGREEMENT
Exhibit
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SENIOR SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES AMENDMENT
AND CONVERSION AGREEMENT
AND CONVERSION AGREEMENT
This SENIOR SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTES AMENDMENT AND CONVERSION AGREEMENT (this
“Agreement”) is entered into as of September 30, 2009 (the “Closing Date”), by and
between Global Employment Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Global”), and the
holders of Global’s Senior Secured Convertible Notes (each, as amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time prior to the date hereof, a “Subdebt Note” and, collectively,
the “Subdebt Notes”) listed on the signature pages hereto (each, a “Subdebt Holder”
and collectively, the “Subdebt Holders”). Each of Global and each Subdebt Holders is
sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the
“Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Global sold and issued the Subdebt Notes on March 31, 2006 pursuant to the terms of a
Notes Securities Purchase Agreement by and among Global and the purchasers party thereto (the
“Securities Purchase Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Subdebt Notes are convertible into shares of Global’s Common Stock, par value
$0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), pursuant to their terms;
WHEREAS, Global, the Subdebt Holders and certain other parties thereto are parties to the
Restructuring Support Agreement of even date herewith (the “Restructuring Agreement”)
pursuant to which the parties thereto have agreed, among other things, to restructure certain
indebtedness of Global and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the “Restructuring”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Restructuring Agreement, Global and the Subdebt Holders agreed to (a)
amend the terms of the Subdebt Notes to provide that the Subdebt Notes may be converted exclusively
into shares of Global’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the
“Series B Preferred Stock”), (b) convert 60 percent of the outstanding principal amount of
the Subdebt Notes on the Closing Date into Series B Preferred Stock (the “Conversion”) and
(c) amend and restate the Subdebt Notes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Article I
Definitions
Definitions
1.1 Recitals. The Recitals above are incorporated by reference into and made a part
of this Agreement.
1.2 Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the
respective meanings set forth below:
“Action” means any judicial or administrative action, claim, suit, investigation,
hearing, demand or proceeding by or before any Governmental Authority.
“Affiliate” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly
controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person.
For purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any specified Person means
the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether
through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and the terms “controlling”
and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
“Business Day” means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or any day on which banks
located in the State of New York or Colorado are authorized or obligated to close.
“Conversion Fee” means a fee payable in cash to each Subdebt Holder that converts 60
percent of its or his Subdebt Notes pursuant to Article II in an amount equal to 1.0 percent of the
outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Subdebt Notes so converted.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Governmental Authority” means any foreign, federal, state or local government,
governmental authority, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, court or
tribunal (or any department, agency, bureau, division or subdivision thereof).
“Law” shall mean any foreign, federal, state or local statute, law, treaty, ordinance,
regulation, rule, judgment, decree, writ, injunction, or judicial or administrative order.
“Lien” means any (a) mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation,
encumbrance, charge or security interest and (b) purchase option, preemptive right, right of first
refusal, call or similar right of a third party with respect to such securities.
“Person” means any individual, partnership, limited liability company, limited
liability partnership, corporation, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint stock
company, trust, joint venture, unincorporated organization or Governmental Authority.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Article II
Amendment of the Subdebt Notes; Conversion of the Subdebt Notes;
Amendment and Restatement of the Subdebt Notes
Amendment of the Subdebt Notes; Conversion of the Subdebt Notes;
Amendment and Restatement of the Subdebt Notes
2.1 Amendment of the Subdebt Notes; Conversion. Subject to the satisfaction (or
waiver) of the conditions set forth in Section 5 hereof, on the Closing Date, (a) Global and the
Subdebt Holders hereby consent to and agree to amend the terms of the Subdebt Notes as set forth in
the Third Amendment to Senior Secured Convertible Notes attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
“Subdebt Amendment”), which shall provide that each $1.00 of outstanding principal
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amount of Subdebt Notes may convert into 1/67.3435801 share of Series B Preferred Stock, and
(b) immediately following the effectiveness of the Subdebt Amendment, each Subdebt Holder hereby
converts 60 percent of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of its or his Subdebt Notes into
Series B Preferred Stock as set forth on Schedule A in accordance with the terms of the
Subdebt Notes, as amended by the Subdebt Amendment. The terms of the Series B Preferred Stock
shall be as set forth in the Series B Certificate of Designation attached hereto as Exhibit
B (the “Series B Certificate of Designation”).
2.2 Conversion Procedure; Shareholders’ Agreement. Notwithstanding the conversion
procedures set forth in Section 3(c)(i) of the Subdebt Notes, the Parties agree that the Conversion
shall be effective prior to the receipt of a certificate of shares of Series B Preferred Stock and
upon the Conversion each Subdebt Holder shall be entitled to all rights and privileges afforded to
a holder of Series B Preferred Stock under the Series B Certificate of Designation with respect to
the principal amount of the Subdebt Notes converted without any requirement on the part of Global
to deliver stock certificates to the Subdebt Holders. Upon the Conversion, each Subdebt Holder
agrees to enter into the Shareholders’ Agreement, of even date herewith, by and among, inter alia,
Global and the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit C (the “Shareholders’ Agreement”). Following the Conversion, and in any
event on or before December 31, 2009, Global shall pay to each Subdebt Holder that converts 60
percent of its or his Subdebt Notes pursuant to this Article II, the Conversion Fee. If necessary,
fractional shares of Series B Preferred Stock may be issued in connection with the Conversion;
provided, however, that any such fractional shares shall be rounded to the nearest
one-thousandth of a share of Series B Preferred Stock.
2.3 Approval of Amended and Restated Subdebt Notes. Immediately following the
Conversion, Global and the Subdebt Holders hereby agree to amend and restate (the
“Amendment/Restatement”) the terms of the Subdebt Notes as set forth in the form of Amended
and Restated Senior Secured Note attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “A&R Note”), and as
promptly as practicable thereafter, (a) each Subdebt Holder shall deliver, or cause to be
delivered, to Global its or his original Subdebt Note and (b) upon receipt thereof, Global shall
deliver to each Subdebt Holder an original A&R Note in the respective principal amount and
preference amount set forth on Schedule A hereto.
2.4 Termination of the Notes Transaction Documents and Waiver of any Defaults or Rights
Thereunder. The Subdebt Holders and Global hereby agree to terminate the Securities Purchase
Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) and
the Joinder Agreement to the Notes Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2006,
executed by Global (collectively, the “Notes Transaction Documents”) effective immediately
upon the Closing Date. The Subdebt Holders acknowledge and agree that this Agreement, the
Restructuring Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment, the Amendment/Restatement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall not be deemed to constitute nor to cause a
default under, or any violation or breach of, any Notes Transaction Document, the Security
Documents (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) or the Subdebt Notes. The Subdebt
Holders hereby irrevocably waive any such default, violation or breach, as well as any other
rights, remedies, privileges, claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities and losses, whether in
law or in equity, whether under contract or otherwise, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown,
suspected or unsuspected,
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fixed or contingent, and whether representing a past, present or future obligation, under the
Notes Transaction Documents, the Security Documents and the Subdebt Notes that existed or may have
existed on or prior to the Closing Date (or any time thereafter) or arise as a result of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the termination of the
Notes Transaction Documents), the Restructuring Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment or the
Amendment/Restatement.
2.5 Restricted Securities. The A&R Notes and the shares of Series B Preferred Stock
issued upon the Conversion are being issued pursuant to an exemption from the prospectus delivery
and registration requirements of the Securities Act. Each Subdebt Holder acknowledges and agrees
that: (a) the A&R Note held by such Subdebt Holder is a restricted security within the meaning of
Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and that the shares of Series B Preferred Stock
issued upon the Conversion are also restricted securities within the meaning of Rule 144
promulgated under the Securities Act; and (b) the A&R Note and the shares of Series B Preferred
Stock issued upon the Conversion may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, except
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an
exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities
Act, and in each case only in accordance with all applicable securities laws. Accordingly, the A&R
Notes and the certificates representing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued upon the
Conversion shall bear any legend that is required by the “blue sky” laws of any state and a
restrictive legend in substantially the following respective form (and a stop-transfer order may be
placed against transfer of such stock certificates):
in the case of the A&R Notes:
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT
BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR
APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD,
TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SELECTED BY
THE HOLDER AND REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE ISSUER, IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM,
THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS,
OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER THE ACT.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A
BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE
SECURITIES. ANY TRANSFEREE OF THIS NOTE SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE TERMS OF THIS
NOTE, INCLUDING SECTION 12(a) HEREOF. THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT REPRESENTED BY
THIS NOTE MAY BE LESS THAN OR GREATER THAN THE AMOUNTS SET FORTH ON THE FACE HEREOF.
THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BY THE HOLDER OF THIS NOTE IN FAVOR OF XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION,
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ACTING THROUGH ITS XXXXX FARGO BUSINESS CREDIT OPERATING DIVISION, DATED AS OF
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
in the case of the Series B Preferred Stock:
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR
THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR APPLICABLE STATE
SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR
ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE
SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SELECTED BY THE HOLDER AND
REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE ISSUER, IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACT OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR
(II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR RULE 144A UNDER THE ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING
THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN
ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT HOLDINGS, INC. IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE SHARES OF MORE THAN ONE
CLASS OF CAPITAL STOCK. PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE, GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT HOLDINGS, INC. WILL FURNISH WITHOUT CHARGE TO EACH
STOCKHOLDER WHO SO REQUESTS, A FULL STATEMENT OF THE POWERS, DESIGNATIONS,
PREFERENCES AND RELATIVE PARTICIPATING, OPTIONAL, OR OTHER SPECIAL RIGHTS OF EACH
CLASS OF STOCK OR SERIES THEREOF AND THE QUALIFICATIONS, LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS
OF SUCH PREFERENCES AND/OR RIGHTS.
Furthermore, each Subdebt Holder acknowledges and agrees that the shares of Series B Preferred
Stock received upon the Conversion shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in the
Shareholders’ Agreement, and that the certificate representing the shares of Series B Preferred
Stock issued upon the Conversion pursuant to this Agreement shall bear a restrictive legend in
substantially the following form:
THE VOTING, SALE, TRANSFER, ENCUMBRANCE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE SECURITIES
REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A
SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, AMONG GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT
HOLDINGS, INC. AND CERTAIN HOLDERS OF ITS OUTSTANDING CAPITAL STOCK (AS THE SAME MAY
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BE AMENDED, MODIFIED, SUPPLEMENTED OR RESTATED FROM TIME TO TIME), A COPY OF WHICH
MAY BE OBTAINED AT NO COST BY WRITTEN REQUEST MADE BY THE HOLDER OF RECORD OF THIS
CERTIFICATE TO THE SECRETARY OF GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
Article III
Representations and Warranties of the Subdebt Holders
Representations and Warranties of the Subdebt Holders
Each Subdebt Holder, severally and not jointly, hereby represents and warrants to Global as
follows:
3.1 Organization and Authorization. If a legal entity, the Subdebt Holder is duly
formed, organized or incorporated, as the case may be, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the state or country of its formation, organization or incorporation. If and as
applicable, the Subdebt Holder has the requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, to consent to
the Subdebt Amendment and the Amendment/Restatement, and to complete the Conversion. If and as
applicable, all actions or proceedings to be taken by or on the part of the Subdebt Holder to
authorize and permit the execution and delivery by the Subdebt Holder of this Agreement and the
instruments required to be executed and delivered by the Subdebt Holder pursuant hereto, the
performance by the Subdebt Holder of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation
by the Subdebt Holder of the transactions contemplated herein and therein have been duly and
properly taken. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Subdebt Holder,
constitutes its or his legal, valid and binding obligation, and is enforceable in accordance with
its terms and conditions, subject only to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent
conveyance, moratorium, liquidation and similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the
enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies and to general principles of equity.
3.2 Noncontravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the other
documents contemplated herein, including the consent to the Subdebt Amendment and the
Amendment/Restatement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein do
not or will not result in: (a) a conflict with or a breach of any provision of the Subdebt Holder’s
certificate of incorporation, bylaws, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement
or other company governance documents, if a legal entity; (b) a breach of, constitute a default or
right or cause of action under, result in the acceleration of, create in any Person the right to
accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, or require any notice to any Person under any agreement,
indenture, contract, lease, license, instrument or other arrangement to which the Subdebt Holder is
a party, by which it or he is bound or to which any of its or his assets is subject; or (c) a
violation by the Subdebt Holder of any Law. The Subdebt Holder is not required by applicable Law
or other obligation to give any notice to, make any filing with, or obtain any authorization,
consent or approval of any Governmental Authority or other Person in connection with the Subdebt
Holder’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any of the other documents
contemplated herein or the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein or therein, except
for except for (i) such consents and approvals which are
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specifically described in the Restructuring Agreement and which consents and approvals have
been duly and properly obtained on or before the Closing Date, (ii) Schedule 13D filings or
amendments to Schedule 13Ds that are required to be made under the Exchange Act, and (iii) any
filings that are required to be made under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
3.3 Ownership of, and Rights to Convert, the Subdebt Notes. Immediately prior to the
Conversion, the Subdebt Holder is the beneficial and record owner of the Subdebt Note in the
principal amount set forth next to the Subdebt Holder’s name on Schedule A, free and clear
of any Liens. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, (a) the Subdebt Holder has the full right,
power and authority to (i) consent to the Subdebt Amendment and the Amendment/Restatement, and (ii)
convert all or any portion of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Subdebt Note held
by the Subdebt Holder into shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to this Agreement and the
Subdebt Amendment, free and clear of any Liens, and (b) there are no agreements restricting (i) the
right of such Subdebt Holder to consent to the Subdebt Amendment or the Amendment/Restatement, or
(ii) the conversion by the Subdebt Holder of all or any portion of the outstanding aggregate
principal amount of the Subdebt Note held by the Subdebt Holder into shares of Series B Preferred
Stock or the Subdebt Holder’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Neither the Subdebt Note, the A&R Note to be held by such Subdebt Holder following the
Amendment/Restatement nor the shares of Series B Preferred Stock into which all or any portion of
the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Subdebt Note held by the Subdebt Holder is being
converted pursuant to this Agreement is subject, contingent or otherwise, to (x) any outstanding
option, warrant, call, or similar right of any other Person to acquire the same, (y) any
restriction on transfer or voting except under applicable U.S. federal and state securities Laws,
or (z) any voting agreement, voting trust, proxy or any similar arrangement regarding the right to
vote or provide consent on account of such Subdebt Note, A&R Note, shares of Series B Preferred
Stock or any other securities held by such Subdebt Holder, in each case other than as set forth in
the Shareholders’ Agreement. The Subdebt Holder has not previously sold, transferred or disposed
of all or any portion of its or his Subdebt Note.
3.4 Litigation. There is no Action pending, or to the knowledge of the Subdebt
Holder, contemplated or threatened, before any Governmental Authority restricting the execution,
delivery, or performance by the Subdebt Holder of this Agreement or otherwise affecting any of the
Subdebt Holder’s interest in its or his Subdebt Note, the shares of Series B Preferred Stock into
which all or any portion of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Subdebt Note held by
the Subdebt Holder is being converted pursuant to this Agreement or the Subdebt Holder’s ability to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, the
Subdebt Amendment, the Conversion and the Amendment/Restatement.
3.5 Investor Representations.
(a) The Subdebt Holder is acquiring the Series B Preferred Stock issuable upon conversion of a
portion of the principal amount of the Subdebt Note held by the Subdebt Holder for its or his own
account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling any of
the shares of Series B Preferred Stock, or any part thereof. The
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Subdebt Holder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in or otherwise
distributing shares of the Series B Preferred Stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, by making the
representations herein, the Subdebt Holder does not agree to hold the shares of Series B Preferred
Stock for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of any shares of
Series B Preferred Stock at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or
an exemption under the Securities Act. Except as otherwise disclosed to Global with respect to any
potential sale, transfer, distribution or grant of participation to the Subdebt Holder’s
Affiliates, the Subdebt Holder does not have any agreement, arrangement or understanding, directly
or indirectly, with any Person to sell, transfer, distribute or grant any participation in all or
any part of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock received upon conversion of its or his Subdebt
Note pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(b) At the time the Subdebt Holder was offered the Series B Preferred Stock and as of the
Closing Date, the Subdebt Holder was and is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)
promulgated under the Securities Act.
(c) The Subdebt Holder is not a registered broker-dealer under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.
(d) The Subdebt Holder understands and acknowledges that the Series B Preferred Stock and the
Conversion will not be registered under the Securities Act on the grounds that the Conversion and
issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock contemplated by this Agreement are exempt from
registration.
(e) The Subdebt Holder has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in business and
financial matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective
investment in the Series B Preferred Stock, and has so evaluated the merits and risks of such
investment. The Subdebt Holder has received all the information it or he has requested from Global
and considers necessary or appropriate for deciding whether to acquire the Series B Preferred
Stock. The Subdebt Holder is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Series B
Preferred Stock, and, at the present time, is able to afford a complete loss of such investment.
(f) The Subdebt Holder is not acquiring the Series B Preferred Stock as a result of any
advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Series B Preferred Stock
published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television or radio or
presented at any seminar or other general solicitation or general advertisement.
Article IV
Representations and Warranties of Global
Representations and Warranties of Global
Global hereby represents and warrants to the Subdebt Holders as follows:
4.1 Organization and Authorization. Global is a corporation duly formed, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Global has the requisite
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment and the A&R Notes
and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. All actions or proceedings
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to be taken by or on the part of Global to authorize and permit the execution and delivery by
Global of this Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment and the A&R Notes and the instruments required to
be executed and delivered by Global pursuant hereto and thereto, the performance by Global of its
obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by Global of the transactions
contemplated herein and therein have been duly and properly taken. This Agreement, the Series B
Certificate of Designation, the Subdebt Amendment and the A&R Notes have been duly executed and
delivered by Global, constitute its legal, valid and binding obligations and are enforceable in
accordance with their terms and conditions, subject only to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
fraudulent conveyance, moratorium, liquidation and similar laws relating to, or affecting
generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies and to general principles
of equity.
4.2 Noncontravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Subdebt
Amendment and the A&R Notes, the other documents contemplated herein and therein, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein, do not or will not result in:
(a) a conflict with or a breach of any provision of Global’s certificate of incorporation, bylaws
or other governing documents; (b) a breach of, constitute a default or right or cause of action
under, result in the acceleration of, create in any Person the right to accelerate, terminate,
modify or cancel, or require any notice to any Person under any agreement, indenture, contract,
lease, license, instrument or other arrangement to which Global is a party, by which it is bound or
to which any of its assets is subject; or (c) a violation by Global of any Law. Neither Global nor
any of its subsidiaries is required by applicable Law or other obligation to give any notice to,
make any filing with, or obtain any authorization, consent or approval of any Governmental
Authority or other Person in connection with Global’s execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment and the A&R Notes or any of the other documents contemplated
herein or therein or the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein or therein, except
for (i) such consents and approvals which are specifically described in the Restructuring Agreement
and which consents and approvals have been duly and properly obtained on or before the Closing
Date, (ii) the filing of a Form D, if necessary, under Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act, and (iii) any filings required to comply with state securities laws in connection
with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.3 Series B Preferred Stock. Global’s board of directors, at a meeting duly called
and held or by action by written consent in lieu of meeting, unanimously adopted resolutions
approving the Series B Certificate of Designation.
4.4 Litigation. There is no Action pending, or to the knowledge of Global,
contemplated or threatened, before any Governmental Authority restricting the execution, delivery,
or performance by Global of this Agreement, the Subdebt Amendment and the A&R Notes or otherwise
affecting the ability of Global to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby,
including, without limitation, the Subdebt Amendment, the Conversion and the Amendment/Restatement.
4.5 Exemption from Registration. Based upon the accuracy and completeness of the
representations and warranties of the Subdebt Holders under Section 3.5 of this Agreement, the
issuance of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock by Global is exempt from registration under the
Securities Act.
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4.6 No General Solicitation. None of Global, any of its Affiliates, or any Person
acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general
advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) in connection
with the Subdebt Amendment, the Conversion, the Amendment/Restatement and the issuance of the
Series B Preferred Stock and the A&R Notes. Except for payments to Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx & Company,
Incorporated for which the Subdebt Holders shall not be liable, Global shall not be responsible for
the payment of any placement agent’s fees, financial advisory fees, or brokers’ commissions
relating to or arising out of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Global
shall pay, and hold the Subdebt Holders harmless against, any liability, loss or expense
(including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection
with any such claim.
4.7 No Integrated Offering. None of Global or, to Global’s knowledge, any of its
Affiliates or any Person acting on its or their behalf, has, directly or indirectly, made any
offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances
that would require registration of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock or cause the issuance of
the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be integrated with prior offerings by Global for purposes
of the Securities Act.
Article V
Closing Conditions
Closing Conditions
The obligations of each Subdebt Holder hereunder to consummate the Conversion and the
Amendment/Restatement is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the
following conditions, provided that these conditions are for each Subdebt Holder’s sole benefit and
may be waived by each such Subdebt Holder at any time in its sole discretion (it being understood
and agreed that the execution and delivery by each such Subdebt Holder of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of any such conditions that have not been satisfied):
5.1 Global shall have executed and delivered to such Subdebt Holder this Agreement;
5.2 The representations and warranties of Global set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects, and Global shall have performed, satisfied and complied with in
all material respects the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed, satisfied or complied with by Global on or prior to the Closing Date;
5.3 The Subdebt Amendment shall have been consented to and agreed to by Global and Subdebt
Holders representing at least 66-2/3% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Subdebt
Notes; and
5.4 The Series B Certificate of Designation shall have been adopted and approved by Global’s
board of directors and Global shall have properly filed the Series B Certificate of Designation
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
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Article VI
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
6.1 Independent Nature of Subdebt Holders’ Obligations and Rights. The obligations of
each Subdebt Holder under this Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any
other Subdebt Holder, and no Subdebt Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of
the obligations of any other Subdebt Holder under this Agreement. Each Subdebt Holder confirms
that it or he has independently participated in the negotiation of the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement with the advice of its or his own counsel and advisors, that it or he has
independently determined to enter into the transactions contemplated hereby, that it or he is not
relying on any advice from or evaluation by any other Subdebt Holder, and that it or he is not
acting in concert with any other Subdebt Holder in monitoring its investment in Global. Nothing
contained herein and no action taken by any Subdebt Holder shall be deemed to constitute the
Subdebt Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity or
group, or create a presumption that the Subdebt Holders are in any way acting in concert or as
members of a “group” for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act.
6.2 Further Assurances. From time to time after the Closing Date, each Party will
timely execute and deliver to the other such instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment
and delivery, and such consents, assurances, powers of attorney and other instruments as may be
reasonably requested by a Party or its counsel in order to carry out the purpose and intent of this
Agreement.
6.3 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights or
remedies upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted
assigns.
6.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including any schedules and exhibits required
to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement) and the Restructuring Agreement (including any
schedules and exhibits required to be delivered pursuant thereto) constitute the entire agreement
between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior understandings,
agreements or representations by or between the Parties (or their respective Affiliates), written
or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof or thereof.
6.5 Succession and Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Parties named herein and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No
Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, which
approval may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of each Party.
6.6 Amendments and Waivers. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be
valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each of the Parties hereto. No waiver by
any Party of any default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether
intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent
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default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way
any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent to such occurrence.
6.7 Facsimile; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile and in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
6.8 Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
6.9 Notices. Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or
permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to
have been delivered: (a) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (b) upon receipt, when sent by
facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and
kept on file by the sending Party); or (c) one Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier
service, in each case properly addressed to the Party to receive the same. The addresses and
facsimile numbers for such communications shall be:
If to Global:
Global Employment Holdings, Inc.
00000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
00000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Xxxxxxxxxx Hyatt Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
000 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
If to a Subdebt Holder, to the address on file with the Company
or to such other address and/or facsimile number and/or to the attention of such other Person
as the recipient Party has specified by written notice given to each other Party five days prior to
the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (i) given by the recipient of
such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, (ii) mechanically or electronically generated
by the sender’s facsimile machine containing the time, date, recipient facsimile number and an
image of the first page of such transmission, or (iii) provided by an overnight courier service
shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service in accordance with clause (a), (b) or (c) above,
respectively.
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6.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the domestic laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of
law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause
the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. Each Party
hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in
the State of New York for adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with
any transaction or action contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives,
and agrees not to asset in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that such suit, action or
proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding
is improper. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consent to
process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such Party
at the address for such notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such services shall
constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein
shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by Law.
EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL
FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION OR ACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
6.11 Severability. In the event that any part of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be reformed,
and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by Law. If such provision cannot be reformed, it
shall be severed from this Agreement and the remaining portions of this Agreement shall be valid
and enforceable.
6.12 Specific Performance. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that the other
Parties would be irreparably damaged in the event any of the provisions of this Agreement are not
performed in accordance with their specific terms or otherwise are breached, and that there is no
adequate remedy at Law with respect to any such breach. Accordingly, each of the Parties and their
respective permitted successors and assigns agrees that the other Parties or their respective
permitted successors and assigns shall, in addition to any other remedy to which they may be
entitled, at law or in equity, be entitled to injunctive or other relief to prevent breaches or
alleged or threatened breaches of the provisions of this Agreement and to specifically enforce this
Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof in any action instituted in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
6.13 Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and
drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation
arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption
or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any
of the provisions of this Agreement. Any reference to any Laws shall be deemed also to refer to
all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The word
“including” shall mean including without limitation. Definitions are equally applicable to both
the singular and plural forms of the terms defined, and references to the masculine, feminine or
neuter gender include each other gender. The furnishing or availability for review of any document
shall not be construed to modify, qualify or disclose an exception to any representation
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or warranty of any Party made herein or in connection herewith. All covenants, agreements,
representations and warranties of a Party made herein shall be deemed material and to have been
relied on by the other Parties hereto, notwithstanding any investigation made by or on behalf of
any of the Parties or any opportunity therefor or any actual or constructive knowledge thereby
obtained.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
GLOBAL: | ||||||||||
GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||||||
By: |
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Name:
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Xxxxx Xxxxxx | |||||||||
Its:
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Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||
SUBDEBT HOLDERS: | ||||||||||
CAPITAL RESOURCES GROWTH, INC. | GWIRTSMAN FAMILY PARTNERS, LLC | |||||||||
By:
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By: | |||||||||
Name:
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | Name: | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||||||
Its:
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President | Its: | Manager | |||||||
VICTORY PARK CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND, LTD., |
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By: |
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Name:
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Xxxxxxx Xxx | |||||||||
Its:
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Principal | |||||||||
Xxxx Xxxxxx | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxx Xxxxx | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||||||||
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx | Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx | |||||||||
Xxx Xxxxx |