OPTION AGREEMENT
Exhibit 99.2
This Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) dated as of October 27, 2009 to be effective as of
October 28, 2009, is by and among Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxx, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx and Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda, as
Trustee of the Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda Revocable Trust dated June 5, 2005 (each an “Optionee” and
collectively, the “Optionees”) and Xxxxxxx X. & Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Children’s Trust (“Trust”), JBJ
Lending Company (“JBJ”), JEK Sep/Property, LP (“JEK”) and Eminence Interests, LP (“Eminence”)
(Trust, JBJ, JEK and Eminence are collectively referred to herein as “Seller”).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Seller currently owns, beneficially and of record, 1,120,014 shares of common stock
of WCA Waste Corporation (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation (the “Seller Shares”); and
WHEREAS, Seller has agreed to grant Optionees an option to purchase up to 747,014 of the
Seller Shares (the “Optioned Securities”); and
WHEREAS, Optionees have agreed to accept the Option (as hereinafter defined) on the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, Optionees desire to have the ability to purchase, and Seller desires to sell, the
Optioned Securities on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of $1.00 and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Terms and Conditions of Option.
1.1 Option. Seller hereby grants Optionees (or such person or entity as shall be
designated by Optionees) an irrevocable, exclusive right and option to purchase up to all of
the Optioned Securities, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement (the
“Option”). Each Optionee may exercise the Option in the amounts set forth opposite such
Optionee’s name on Exhibit A hereto, in whole or in part in such Optionee’s sole discretion.
The Option shall be exercisable during the Option Term (as hereinafter defined). The
exercise price for the Optioned Securities shall equal $4.25 per share (the “Exercise Price”)
and the Exercise Price shall be due and payable, in cash in full for the Optioned Securities
exercised. The “Option Term” shall mean the period beginning on the date hereof and ending on
December 24, 2009. Each Optionee may elect, in such Optionee’s sole and unfettered
discretion, subject to the conditions set forth herein to exercise or not exercise the Option,
in whole or in part, at any time during the Option Term.
1.2 Exercise of Option.
(a) In order to exercise the Option, an Optionee must deliver to Seller, on or prior to
the last day of the Option Term, (i) written notice of such Optionee’s desire to exercise the
Option, or any portion thereof (the “Option Exercise Notice”) by registered mail or by
overnight courier, (ii) the aggregate Exercise Price, and (iii) the written representation
and/or other information described in Section 3 below.
(b) Seller will deliver to the Company’s transfer agent and registrar the certificates
representing the total Optioned Securities exercised pursuant to Section 1.2(a), together with
an assignment and/or stock power with instructions to deliver to such Optionee one or more
certificates representing the total Optioned Securities exercised, in such denomination and
registered in such name or names as each Optionee shall have specified to the Seller. The
Seller represents and warrants to the Optionee that upon receipt of the Exercise Price the
Seller will transfer to such Optionee, good and marketable title to the Optioned Securities
exercised free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind within five
business days of receipt of the Option Exercise Notice.
(c) The Option Exercise Notice shall be deemed to have been delivered (A) by facsimile to
Seller upon confirmation of receipt by the Optionee, (B) five business days after being mailed
by registered mail (return receipt requested and postage prepaid) to the recipient or (C) one
business day after being sent by overnight courier (receipt confirmation requested).
(d) The unexercised portion, if any, of the Option shall automatically terminate and
become null and void at 11:59 p.m. on December 24, 2009.
1.3 Conditions. If the Seller no longer owns any Seller Shares, Xxxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxxxx shall resign as a member of the board of directors of the Company and such
resignation shall be effective on that date.
2. Representations and Warranties of Seller. Each Seller represents and warrants to
each Optionee on the date hereof as follows:
2.1 Ownership of Optioned Securities. Such Seller is the owner of the Optioned
Securities, has good and marketable title to the Optioned Securities and the Optioned Securities
are not subject to any mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, security interest or other lien. There are
no contractual restrictions on the transfer of any of the Optioned Securities. Such Seller’s sale
of the Optioned Securities will not violate any agreement that is binding on such Seller. Such
Seller is not a party to any agreement, written or oral, creating rights in respect to the Optioned
Securities in any third person or relating to the voting of the Optioned Securities. There are no
existing warrants, options, stock purchase agreements, redemption agreements, calls or rights to
subscribe of any character relating to the Optioned Securities.
2.2 Authorization, etc. Such Seller has the power, competence, capacity and authority
to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Seller. This Agreement constitutes a legal,
valid and binding agreement of such Seller, assuming the due execution of the Agreement by
Optionee, enforceable against such Seller in accordance with its terms, except that (i) such
enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar
laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally and (ii) the remedy of
specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to equitable
defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.
2.3 No Conflict. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (a) constitute a breach or default under any
agreement or instrument to which such Seller is a party, or (b) violate any order, writ, injunction
or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body applicable to such Seller, or
(c) conflict with or result in the breach of the terms, conditions or provision of any
organizational documents of such Seller.
3. Representations and Warranties of each Optionee. Each Optionee represents and
warrants to Seller on the date hereof as follows:
3.1 Authorization, etc. Such Optionee has the power, competence, capacity and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated
hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Optionee. This Agreement
constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of such Optionee, assuming the due execution of
the Agreement by Seller, enforceable against such Optionee in accordance with its terms, except
that (i) such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to creditors’ rights generally and (ii) the
remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to
equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be
brought.
3.2 No Conflict. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (a) constitute a breach or default under any
agreement or instrument to which such Optionee is a party, (b) violate any order, writ, injunction
or decree of any court, administrative agency or governmental body applicable to such Optionee or
(c) conflict with or result in the breach of the terms, conditions or provision of any
organizational documents of such Optionee.
3.3 Purchase for Investment, etc. Each Optionee
(a) is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined under Rule 501 under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”);
(b) understands that ownership of the Optioned Securities involves substantial risk and, is
capable of bearing the economic risks associated with the investment in the Optioned Securities;
(c) has performed its own due diligence in making the decision to invest in the Optioned
Securities and has not relied on any statement, understanding, or representation of Sellers other
than as expressly provided herein and understands that the Company is not a party to or bound by
this Agreement;
(d) has reviewed the Company’s filings pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and related exhibits (including documents relating to the Company’s preferred stock)
through the date of this Agreement; and
(e) upon exercise of the Option, is acquiring the Optioned Securities for his own account, for
investment and not with a view to any “distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities
Act, and has no present intention of selling, transferring, or otherwise distributing such
securities.
4. Exclusivity/ Restriction. During the Option Term, Seller shall not sell, assign,
convey or otherwise transfer to any third party, in whole or in part, the ownership of the Optioned
Securities, pledge such shares, or grant any right on such shares to any third party.
5. Rights Prior to Exercise of Option. Each Optionee shall not have any rights as a
stockholder with respect to any of the Optioned Securities prior to the date on which the Optionee
is recorded as the holder of such Optioned Securities on the records of the Company.
6. Legend. Upon exercise of the Option, the share certificate evidencing the Optioned
Securities hereunder when delivered to the Optionee shall be endorsed with only the following
legend:
“THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED,
PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS AND UNTIL REGISTERED UNDER SUCH ACT AND/OR APPLICABLE STATE
SECURITIES LAWS, OR UNLESS THE CORPORATION HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE,
REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION AND ITS COUNSEL, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT
REQUIRED.”
7. Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of
the parties shall use all reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all action and to do,
or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws and
regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
including providing information and using reasonable efforts to obtain all necessary or appropriate
waivers, consents and approvals, and effecting all necessary registrations and filings. In case at
any time any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement,
the proper officers and directors of the parties shall execute such further documents and shall
take such further action as shall be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement, in each case to the extent not inconsistent with applicable law.
8. Indemnification.
8.1 Indemnification by Each Optionee. Each Optionee agrees that he shall indemnify
and hold harmless the Seller or any of the Seller’s agents, officers, employees, registered
representatives, directors, or control persons who is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative, from and against all claims, losses, liabilities and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid
in settlement), actually and reasonably incurred, arising out of or in connection with any breach
of the representations and warranties made by such Optionee to the Seller in this Agreement.
8.2 Indemnification by Seller. The Seller, jointly and severally, agree that they
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Optionee or any of such Optionee’s heirs, assigns,
affiliates, agents or legal representatives who is a party or is threatened to be made a party to
any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative, from and against all claims, losses, liabilities and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in
settlement), actually and reasonably incurred, arising out of or in connection with any breach of
the representations and warranties made by any Seller to such Optionee in this Agreement.
9. Notice Addresses. Except as may be otherwise provided herein, any notice or other
communication or delivery required or permitted hereunder shall (i) be in writing and shall be
delivered personally, by registered mail (postage prepaid), by a nationally recognized overnight
courier service, or by electronic mail or facsimile transmission; (ii) be deemed given when so
delivered personally, if mailed, five business days after being mailed by registered mail (return
receipt requested and postage prepaid) to the recipient, one business day after being sent by
overnight courier (receipt confirmation requested), or, if transmitted electronically or by
facsimile, when received by the intended recipient and acknowledged to the sender and (iii) be
delivered to the recipient at the following address:
If to Optionee:
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxx or Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: 440-995-5111
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: 440-995-5111
Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda Revocable Trust dated June 5, 2005
c/x Xxxxxxx Skoda
0000 Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax — (000) 000-0000
c/x Xxxxxxx Skoda
0000 Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Fax — (000) 000-0000
If to Seller:
EFO Holdings, c/o Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: 000-000-0000
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Facsimile: 000-000-0000
10. Miscellaneous.
10.1 The terms, covenants and provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the
parties, their successors and assigns, and shall be binding on the parties and their respective
successors and assigns. Each Optionee may assign its rights under this Agreement without written
consent from Seller so long as any assignees are “accredited investors” as defined in Rule 501
under the Securities Act. This Agreement is not intended to confer any third-party beneficiary
rights upon any person.
10.2 This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties regarding its subject
matter, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements of the parties with
respect thereto.
10.3 This Agreement may not be amended except by written agreement signed by the parties.
10.4 The provisions of this Agreement are independent of and separable from each other, and no
provisions shall be affected or rendered invalid or unenforceable by the invalidity or inability to
enforce any other provisions.
10.5 No failure or delay by any party to this Agreement to exercise any right, remedy, power
or privilege under this Agreement shall be a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial
exercise of the same or of any other right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any
occurrence be construed as a waiver of any such right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to
any other occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the
party asserted to have granted such waiver.
10.6 Except as otherwise herein provided, the rights and remedies provided herein shall be
cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by applicable law.
10.7 Each party hereto shall be responsible for and pay its own legal, accounting and other
professional fees and charges and all other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
transactions contemplated herein.
10.8 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the
State of Ohio, without regard to the conflicts of laws and rules thereof.
10.9 Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in this Agreement, the right of each
Optionee to call for the delivery of the Optioned Securities upon exercise in exchange for the
Purchase Price is unique, and accordingly, the parties agree that, in addition to any other
remedies that may be available to each Optionee in law or at equity, each Optionee shall have the
right to seek enforcement of Seller’s obligations to deliver the Optioned Securities by an action
for specific performance or injunctive relief to the full extent permitted by law.
10.10 This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original.
[Signature page follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first
above written.
OPTIONEES: |
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/s/ Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxx | ||||||
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||||||
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda | ||||||
Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda, as Trustee of the Xxxxxxxx X. | ||||||
Skoda Revocable Trust dated June 5, 2005 |
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SELLER:
Xxxxxxx X. & Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Children’s Trust |
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Trustee | ||||||
JEK Sep/Property, LP |
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By: | JEK Sep/Property Management, LLC, Its General Partner | |||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Manager | ||||||
Eminence Interests, LP |
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By: | Eminence Genpar, Inc., Its General Partner | |||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, President | ||||||
JBJ Lending Company | ||||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | |||||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, President | ||||||
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | ||||||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | ||||||
EXHIBIT A
Name | Optioned Securities | |||||
Xxxxxx X. XxXxxxx |
400,000 | |||||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
347,014 | * | ||||
Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda Revocable Trust dated June 5, 2005 |
347,014 | * |
* | Each of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx and Xxxxxxxx X. Skoda Revocable Trust may exercise the Option up to the
aggregate of 347,014 Optioned Securities, in whole or in part, in each Optionee’s sole discretion
and in such amounts between each other as they so agree; provided that the total number of Optioned
Securities that can be exercised between the two of them cannot exceed 347,014 shares. The total
number of Optioned Securities that can be exercised by the Optionees cannot exceed 747,014 shares. |