Stock Purchase Agreement
Between
WellTech Eastern, Inc.
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
and
XxXxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
March 31, 1997
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 31st day of March, 1997, by and between WellTech
Eastern, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and
XxXxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx (the "Sellers"), shareholders of Kalkaska Oilfield Services,
Inc., a Michigan corporation (the "Company").
Sellers, owner and holder of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the
capital stock of Company (the "Stock"), desire to sell all such shares of Stock
to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase such Stock on the terms and subject to
the conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and in reliance upon the foregoing and each
of the covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties herein set forth,
Sellers and Buyer agree as follows:
1. PURCHASE OF COMPANY STOCK:
1.1 Agreement to Purchase and to Sell. Upon and subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and relying upon the covenants, agreements,
representations, and warranties of Buyer and Sellers herein contained and each
act done pursuant to and in reliance upon this Agreement, Buyer agrees to
purchase from Sellers, and Sellers agrees to sell to Buyer the Stock.
2. SALE OF STOCK AND PERSONAL PROPERTY:
2.1 Purchase Price. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, Buyer shall pay to Sellers an aggregate purchase price for the Stock
of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,600,000.00).
2.2 Payment of Purchase Price. On the Closing Date the Purchase Price shall be
paid in cash, money order or certified check payable to Sellers or by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Seller.
2.3 Delivery of Stock Certificate. Sellers shall deliver (or cause to be
delivered) to Buyer on the Closing Date, as hereinafter defined, all
certificates representing the Stock, duly endorsed in blank by the Sellers, or
accompanied by duly executed stock powers in blank with their signatures
guaranteed by a bank, trust company or member firm of the New York Stock
Exchange, all in such form as Buyer or Buyer's counsel may require. Any and all
requisite transfer stamps shall be attached thereto.
2.4 Time and Place of Closing. The sale contemplated by this Agreement shall
take place at the office of Brandt, Fisher, Xxxxxx & Xxx, P.C., on the 31st day
of March, 1997, at 9:00 o'clock a.m., Eastern Standard time, or at such other
time and place as Sellers and Buyer may mutually agree (the "Closing Date").
3. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:
To induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement, Sellers represent and warrant to
Buyer that the representations set forth below are true, except as otherwise
provided by the specific terms of the representation.
3.1 Authorized and Outstanding Stock. The total authorized capital stock of the
Company consists of 50,000 shares of common stock, par value of $1.00 per share,
and the Company has no authority to issue any other shares. There are 5,000
shares of the common stock of the Company issued and outstanding, all of which
are owned of record by and are in possession of Sellers, and all of which have
been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. There are no proxies,
irrevocable or otherwise, or voting trusts or agreements outstanding or held by
any person as to any share of the Stock. There are no outstanding subscriptions,
options, warrants, calls contracts, demands, commitments, convertible
securities, or other agreements or arrangements of any kind, pursuant to which
the Company is or may be obligated to issue any shares of common or preferred
stock or other securities of any kind representing an actual or contingent
ownership interest of the Company, including any right of conversion or exchange
under any outstanding security or other instrument, and no other shares of the
Company capital stock are reserved for any purpose. Sellers have, and upon
Sellers' delivery of the Stock as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Buyer will
acquire good title to the Stock, free and clear of any and all liens, pledges,
options, warrants, charges, encumbrances, trusts, proxies, equities, security
interests, restrictions on transfer or registration, or claims (including
liability for or claims of any taxing authority, creditor, devisee, legatee, or
beneficiary). Sellers are authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement
and to sell the Stock, and on demand Sellers will supply Buyer with proof of
Sellers' authority to transfer the Stock and with any other thing necessary to
obtain from the Company unrestricted transfer of each share of Stock into the
name of Buyer.
3.2 Sellers' Authority. (a) Sellers are the lawful owner and the holder of
record of the Stock of the Company, free and clear of all liens; (b) this
Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation as to the Sellers,
enforceable in accordance with its terms; and (c) delivery to the Buyer of
certificates representing the Stock of the Company pursuant to the provisions of
this Agreement will transfer to Buyer valid title thereto.
3.3 Execution. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Sellers
and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Sellers enforceable against
Sellers in accordance with its terms.
3.4 Corporate Qualification, Organization, Authorization, etc. The Company is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Michigan, has full corporate power and authority to conduct its
business as it is now being conducted and to own the properties and assets it
now owns.
3.5 Subsidiaries and Certain Affiliates. The Company does not own, directly or
indirectly, any capital stock or investment in any limited partnership, joint
venture, or corporation.
3.6 Real Property, Title to Real Estate Schedule 3.6(a) sets forth the legal
description to those parcels of real property (collectively the "Real Property")
to which the Company is (or will be at Closing) the record title owner in fee
simple free and clear of all liens, mortgages, conditional sales or other
agreements, encumbrances or security interests (the "Encumbrances") and will
continue to be the record title owner in fee simple free and clear of all
Encumbrances as of the Closing Date, except as set forth in Schedule 3.6(b).
On the Closing Date, the Sellers shall pay all premiums for issuing an owner's
title insurance policy for each respective parcel of Real Property in the amount
set forth in Schedule 3.6(c) hereof.
3.7 Title to and Condition of Personal Property. Schedule 3.7(a) sets forth a
description of all of the Company's tangible personal property including but not
limited to all machinery, equipment, automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles
owned or leased by the Company, (collectively, the "Personal Property") which
will continue to be Personal Property on the Closing Date. The Company Personal
Property is free and clear of all Encumbrances except as set forth in Schedule
3.7(b). All Personal Property are in a state of good operating condition and
repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and are free from any known defects
except (i) as may be required by routine maintenance of such minor defects as to
not substantially interfere with the continued use thereof in the conduct of
normal operations, or (ii) as set forth in Schedule 3.7(c).
3.8 Inventories. Schedule 3.8(a) sets forth a description of the approximate
current level of the inventory (the "Inventory") of the Company which shall be
maintained at its approximate current level as of the Closing Date. The
Inventory is free and clear of all Encumbrances, except as set forth in Schedule
3.8(b).
3.9 Leasehold Interests. Schedule 3.9(a) sets forth the description of all
leasehold interests (the "Leasehold Interests") to which the Company is (or will
be at Closing) the record title owner. The Company will continue to own these
Leasehold Interests as of the Closing Date. The Company has good and marketable
title to the Leasehold Interests, free and clear of all Encumbrances except as
set forth in Schedule 3.9(b).
3.10 Tax Returns. Sellers has identified and furnished Buyer with the following
tax returns of the Company (collectively, the "Tax Returns"):
a) Federal Tax Returns of the Company dated December 31, 1995.
b) Federal Tax Returns of the Company dated December 31, 1996.
Sellers further warrant and represent, to the Sellers' best knowledge, the Tax
Returns have been prepared in accordance with the applicable Internal Revenue
Code and Regulations. At the Closing Date the Company will have no obligation or
debt to the Sellers or any related individual or entity, except as set forth in
Schedule 3.10.
3.11 Conduct of Business. Since December 31, 1996, Company's business has been
conducted only in the ordinary course, and except as set forth in Schedule 3.11
there has been no: (i) damages, theft, destruction, or loss (whether or not
covered by insurance) affecting Company's properties, assets, or business; (ii)
agreement, contract, or other arrangement entered into, obligating Company on
any debt, obligation, or liability (whether direct or indirect, contingent or
otherwise), incurred other than in the ordinary course of its business; (iii)
sale or other disposition of, or liquidating or other distribution or redemption
with respect to, the Stock, either authorized, declared, paid, or effected.
3.12 Employees. The Company has had no employees or employee benefit plans.
3.13 Licenses and Permits. The Company's franchises, licenses, certificates,
authorizations and permits (the "Permits") are listed as Schedule 3.13, attached
hereto, and are in full force and effect. No action or proceeding is pending or
to Seller's knowledge threatened looking toward revocation or limitation of any
of the Permits.
3.14 Banking Information. The Sellers have delivered to the Buyer lists attached
hereto as Schedule 3.14 setting forth the following:
(a) the names of all persons holding powers of attorney from the Company to act
on its behalf;
(b) the names of all banks in which the Company has any account or safe deposit
box.
3.15 Claims or Litigation. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.15, there is no
legal, administrative, arbitrative, or other suit, action, proceeding, claim or
dispute, currently pending or to Seller's knowledge threatened against, relating
to the Company, the Real Property, the Personal Property, the Inventory, the
Leasehold Interests and the Permits, (including any relating to violation of any
safety laws) or which questions the validity of this Agreement or any action
taken or to be taken pursuant thereto or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby; there has been no violation of any law by Company nor any
basis or grounds for any such suit, action, proceeding, charge, claim or
dispute, and there are no judicial or administrative injunctions, judgments,
order, or decrees outstanding against Company or any of its operations,
products, or services.
3.16 Tax Matters. Since the Company has had no employees, the Sellers are not
required to deliver the Buyer MESC Form 1027.
3.17 Authorization for Agreement. No corporate authorization or approval from
Company is necessary for Sellers to enter into this Agreement or consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.
3.18 Agreements, Contracts, Leases, etc.
Schedule 3.18 contains a list of all agreements, leases, contracts to provide
services for customers of the Company and commitments to which Company is a
party or by which its properties are bound (for both real and personal
property), which would require a payment by either party during the life of the
agreement, lease, contract and/or commitment in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00). Except for the documents so listed and described, or except as set
forth on other Schedules attached to this Agreement, Company is not bound to
any: (i) agreement that contains any severance pay liabilities or obligations;
(ii) agreement of guarantee or indemnification; (iii) loan or credit agreement
providing for any extension of credit to or by the Company except in the
ordinary course of business; (iv) employment contract; (vi) advertising
contract; (vii) any agreement or commitment containing a covenant limiting
Company's right to compete with any person or engage in an line of business.
3.19 Salt Water Disposal Xxxxx. The Sellers represent that the Company has only
operated salt water disposal xxxxx on those properties set forth on Schedule
3.19 (herein "Schedule 3.19 Real Property").
3.20 Environmental Matters. The Sellers represent that to the best of their
knowledge, information and belief the current or past operations of the Company
are being or have been conducted or used in such a manner so as not to
constitute a violation of any Applicable Environmental Laws (defined below),
except to the extent the Company caused the environmental conditions as set
forth on Schedule 3.20. Except as set forth in this section 3.20, the Sellers
are making no warranties (express or implied) with respect to environmental
matters and the Buyer is, with respect to environmental matters, accepting the
condition of the Real Property and the Schedule 3.19 Real Property in an "AS IS"
condition.
The term "Applicable Environmental Laws" means any applicable federal, state or
local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order or notice requirement
pertaining to human health, the environment, or to the storage, treatment,
discharge, release or disposal of hazardous wastes or hazardous substances,
including, without limitation (i) the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. ss.ss.9601 et seq.), as
amended from time to time, including, without limitation, as amended pursuant to
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ("CERCLA"), and
regulations promulgated thereunder, (ii) the Resources Conservation and Recovery
Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. ss.ss.6901 et seq.), as amended from time to time
("RCRA"), and regulations promulgated thereunder, (iii) the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (U.S.C.A. ss.9601 et seq.), as amended, and regulations
promulgated thereunder, and (iv) any applicable state laws or regulations
relating to the environment. The term "Hazardous Materials" means (x) asbestos,
polychlorinated biphenyls, urea formaldehyde, lead based paint, radon gas,
petroleum, oil, solid waste, pollutants and contaminants, and (y) any chemicals,
materials, wastes or substances that are defined, regulated, determined or
identified as toxic or hazardous in any Applicable Environmental Laws,
including, but not limited to, substances defined as "hazardous substances,"
"hazardous materials," or "hazardous waste" in CERCLA, RCRA, the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. ss. 1801, et seq.), or comparable state
and local statutes or in the regulations adopted and publications promulgated
pursuant to said statutes.
3.21 Compliance with Laws. The Sellers represent that except as set forth in
Schedule 3.21 that to the best of their knowledge, information and belief the
current or past operations of the Company are being or have been conducted or
used in such a manner so as not to constitute a violation of any laws.
3.22 Statements True and Not Misleading. No schedule (or any document identified
thereby or attached thereto), no representation or warranty made by Sellers in
this Agreement, and no record, document, statement, schedule, instrument, or
certificate furnished or to be furnished to Buyer (its representatives, agents,
attorneys, or accountants) pursuant hereto, or in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby, contain any knowingly untrue statement.
3.23 Conflicts of Interest. Except as set forth herein, no officer, director, or
shareholder of Company (nor any corporation, firm, association, or entity in
which any such officer, director, or shareholder is interested) is a party to or
have a material interest in any contract or transaction to which the Company
will be bound subsequent to the Closing Date.
3.24 Minute and Stock Books. The Company's minute books, stock certificate books
and stock record and transfer books have been made available to the Buyer for
inspection; the signatures therein are the true signatures of the persons
purporting to have signed them.
4. CONDITIONS TO BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS:
Each and every obligation of Buyer under this Agreement shall be subject to and
conditioned upon Buyer being satisfied, on or before and as of the Closing Date,
of the following:
4.1 Compliance with Agreement. Each and all terms, covenants, agreements, and
conditions of this Agreement to be complied with or performed by Sellers or
Company until, at, or prior to the Closing Date shall have been complied with or
performed; and Buyer shall not have rescinded or terminated this Agreement as
permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
4.2 Representations and Warranties True as of Closing Date. Sellers'
representations and warranties set forth in Section 3 shall be true and correct
when made and shall be deemed to be made again and shall be true and correct as
of the Closing Date. Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a certificate to such
effect, executed by Sellers. In addition, Sellers' remaining representations and
warranties contained within this Agreement, to the best of Sellers' knowledge,
shall be true and correct when made and, to the best of Sellers' knowledge,
shall be made again and shall be true and correct as of Closing Date.
4.3 No Governmental or Other Proceeding. Nothing shall restrain or prohibit the
transactions contemplated hereby, and no suit, action, investigation, inquiry,
or governmental or other proceeding, legal or administrative, shall have been
instituted or threatened questioning the validity, legality, or enforceability
of this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.4 Approvals and Consents. All requisite approval of public authorities
(federal, state, or local, domestic or foreign), necessary for consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby without any loss to Company or to prevent
termination or restriction of any right, privilege, license or agreement of, or
any loss or disadvantage to, Company shall have been obtained and copies thereof
delivered to Buyer.
4.5 Opinion of Sellers' Counsel. If requested before Closing Date, Sellers shall
deliver to Buyer a legal opinion from Sellers' counsel in a form acceptable to
Buyer.
4.6 Resignations of Officers and Directors. Buyer shall have received the
written resignation of each officer and member of Company's Board of Directors
in a form satisfactory to Buyer.
4.7 Charter Certificate. Buyer shall have acquired a current certificate of the
Secretary of State of the State of Michigan as to the good standing and
continuing existence of the Company, listing all charter documents thereof on
file in that office, and the Company's corporate seal, minute books, stock
records, and other books and records.
4.8 Tender of Shares and Closing Documents. Buyer shall have received from
Sellers a fully executed copy of this Agreement, and Sellers shall have
delivered (or caused to be delivered) the certificates of stock to Buyer as
provided for in Section 2.3; Sellers shall have delivered (or caused to be
delivered) to Buyer each and every financial statement, document, opinion,
certificate, or instrument required to be so delivered by this Agreement, and
Buyer shall have received from Company, and Sellers copies of such other
documents, instruments, and certificates as Buyer's counsel shall have
reasonably requested.
4.9 Real and Personal Property Taxes. Sellers shall provide Buyer on the Closing
Date proof that all real and personal property taxes and any special assessments
due and payable in 1996 and prior years are paid.
4.10 Condition of Real Property and Personal Property. All of the Real Property
and Personal Property is in a state of good operating condition and repair,
ordinary wear and tear excepted, and are free from non-defects, except (i) as
may be repaired by routine maintenance and such minor defects as to not
substantially interfere with the continued use thereof in the conductive normal
operations, or (ii) as set forth in Schedule 4.10.
5. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:
To induce Sellers to enter into and perform this Agreement, Buyer represents and
warrants to Sellers that the following are true:
5.1 Purchase for Investments. Buyer is acquiring the stock for its own account,
for investment, and without any view to the resale or distribution thereof.
5.2 Corporate Qualification, Organization, Authorization, etc. Buyer is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Delaware, has full corporate power and authority to conduct its
business as it is now being conducted and to own the properties and assets it
now owns, and is duly qualified to do business in the State of Michigan.
5.3. Authorization for Agreement. Neither execution of, nor delivery of, nor
performance of, or compliance with, or consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement will constitute or result in the breach of or
default under any term, condition or provision of (or constitute a default under
or result in the creation of any lien, charge, or encumbrance upon any property
or assets of the Buyer pursuant to) any articles or certificate or
incorporation, by-law, mortgage, lien, indenture, lease, agreement, commitment,
arrangement, or other instrument to which Buyer is a party or by or to which
Buyer is bound or subject, or violate any statue, law, regulation, judgment, or
order binding upon or applicable to Buyer.
5.4 Opinion of Buyer's Counsel. If requested before Closing Date, Buyer shall
furnish to Sellers an Opinion, dated the Closing Date, of Lynch, Gallagher,
Xxxxx & Xxxxxxxxx, P.L.L.C., counsel for Buyer, representing the following:
When executed and delivered, this Agreement and other documents delivered by
Buyer pursuant to the Agreement will constitute valid and binding obligations
enforceable in accordance with their terms.
6. CONDITIONS TO SELLERS' OBLIGATIONS:
Each and every obligation of Sellers under this Agreement shall be subject to
and conditioned upon satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date of the
following conditions:
6.1 Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. Buyer's representations and
warranties contained in Section 3 hereof shall be in all respects true and
correct when made and shall be deemed to be made again and shall be true and
correct as of the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have performed, or caused to be
performed, all obligations and complied with all covenants required by this
Agreement to be performed or complied with by Buyer prior to Closing.
6.2 Payment of Purchase Price. Buyer shall deliver the Purchase Price to Sellers
at Closing in accordance with Section 2.2.
7. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS:
7.1 Cash, Prepaid Expenses. In addition to the amounts to be paid by Buyer to
Sellers pursuant to Section 2.1, at the Closing Date the Buyer shall pay to the
Sellers in cash, money order or certified check or by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account designated by Seller, an amount equal
to: (a) the sum of all cash, certificates deposited in money and bank accounts
of the Company at the Closing Date; and
(b) an amount equal to all prepaid expenses as set forth in Schedule 7.1(b).
7.2 Liabilities as of Closing Date. The Sellers agree that they shall be
obligated for the following obligations of the Company:
(a) all expenses, liabilities and accounts payable of the Company incurred prior
to the Closing Date, including tax liabilities prorated to the Closing Date,
except (i) all liabilities, expenses and costs associated with environmental
damages, cleanup, or remediation relating to the Real Property or the Schedule
3.19 Real Property (unless Sellers knew of the environmental condition and
failed to disclose that as required pursuant to Section 3.20), and (ii) all
expenses relating to the mechanical integrity of the respective salt water
disposal xxxxx;
(b) all wages and fringe benefits of company employees prior to the Closing
Date.
7.3 Save Harmless Agreement. The Buyer agrees to be responsible for and to save
the Sellers harmless from any and all cleanup costs or environmental remediation
costs (including costs for scientific surveys and the cost for preparation of
required reports) arising out of the environmental conditions set forth in
Schedule 3.20, except that the Buyer shall not be responsible for any fines or
penalties arising out of the failure to timely address these environmental
conditions for that period of time prior to the Closing Date. Buyer agrees to
cause Company to comply promptly with all environmental laws with respect to the
environmental conditions described in Schedule 3.20. This covenant is for the
sole benefit of the Sellers and not for the benefit of any third party.
7.4 Bonds. Following the Closing Date Buyer will promptly take those steps
necessary to release Sellers' personal guarantee and Certificate(s) of Deposit
with respect to EPA/DEQ required bonds. The personal guarantee and
Certificate(s) of Deposit total approximately $75,000.
7.5 Company Obligations to Sellers or Sellers' Affiliates. The Buyer agrees that
immediately after closing, the Buyer shall cause the Company to pay those
obligations set forth in Schedule 3.10. These payments shall be made in cash,
money order or certified check payable to the respective debtor of the Company,
or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by
said debtor of the Company.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:
8.1 Indemnification by the Sellers. In addition to any other remedies available
to Buyer under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, the Sellers shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer and its officers, directors,
employees, agents and stockholders, against and with respect to any and all
claims, costs, damages, losses, expenses, obligations, liabilities, recoveries,
suits, causes of action and deficiencies, including interest, penalties and
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (collectively, the "Damages") that such
indemnitee shall incur or suffer, which arise, result from or relate to any
breach of, or failure by the Sellers to perform their respective
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements in this Agreement or in any
schedule, certificate, exhibit or other instrument furnished or delivered to
Buyer by the Sellers under this Agreement. Notwithstanding these provisions, the
Buyer shall have no claim against the Sellers for the first Ten Thousand Dollars
worth of Damages pursuant to this Section 8.1. In addition, the Sellers total
liability for Damages pursuant to this Section 8.1 shall not exceed Eight
Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars (herein "Indemnification Cap"). In
determining if the Indemnification Cap has been reached, Sellers shall be
entitled to aggregate any indemnification paid by Sellers or Kalkaska
Construction Service, Inc. pursuant to this Agreement or pursuant to two
separate Asset Purchase Agreements between Buyer and Kalkaska Construction
Service, Inc. dated March 31, 1997, and closed simultaneously with this
Agreement.
8.2 Indemnification by Buyer. In addition to any other remedies available to
Sellers under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, Buyer shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Sellers against and with respect to any and all
Damages that such indemnities shall incur or suffer, which arise, result from or
relate to any breach of, or failure by Buyer to perform any of its
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements in this Agreement or in any
schedule, certificate, exhibit or other instrument furnished or delivered to
Sellers by or on behalf of Buyer under this Agreement.
8.3. Indemnification Procedure. If any party hereto discovers or otherwise
becomes aware of an indemnification claim arising under Section 8.1 or 8.2 of
this Agreement, such indemnified party shall give written notice to the
indemnifying party, specifying such claim, and may thereafter exercise any
remedies available to such party under this Agreement; provided, however, that
the failure of any indemnified party to give notice as provided herein shall not
relieve the indemnifying party of any obligations hereunder, to the extent the
indemnifying party is not materially prejudiced thereby. Further, promptly after
receipt by an indemnified party hereunder of written notice of the commencement
of any action or proceeding with respect to which a claim for indemnification
may be made pursuant to this Section 8, such indemnified party shall, if a claim
in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party, give written
notice to the latter of the commencement of such action; provided, however, that
the failure of any indemnified party to give notice as provided herein shall not
relieve the indemnifying party of any obligations hereunder, to the extent the
indemnifying party is not materially prejudiced thereby. In case any such action
is brought against an indemnified party, the indemnifying party shall be
entitled to participate in and to assume the defense thereof, jointly with any
other indemnifying party similarly notified, to the extent that it may wish,
with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party, and after such
notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so
to assume the defense thereof, the indemnifying party shall not be liable to
such indemnified party for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by
the latter in connection with the defense thereof unless the indemnifying party
has failed to assume the defense of such claim and to employ counsel reasonably
satisfactory to such indemnified person. An indemnifying party who elects not to
assume the defense of a claim shall not be liable for the fees and expenses of
more than one counsel in any single jurisdiction for all parties indemnified by
such indemnifying party with respect to such claim or with respect to claims
separate but similar or related in the same jurisdiction arising out of the same
general allegations. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, the
indemnified party will be entitled to select its own counsel and assume the
defense of any action brought against it if the indemnifying party fails to
select counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, the expenses of
such defense to be paid by the indemnifying party. No indemnifying party shall
consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to a
claim without the consent of the indemnified party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, or unless such judgment or settlement includes as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such
indemnified party of a release from all liability with respect to such claim. No
indemnified party shall consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any
settlement of any such action, the defense of which has been assumed by an
indemnifying party, without the consent of such indemnifying party, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.indemnifying party, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
9. MISCELLANEOUS:
9.1 Notices: All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given as follows:
(a) If to Sellers, when delivered by hand or mailed, certified or registered
mail with postage prepaid to:
copy to: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and XxXxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
000 X. Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, XX
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Brandt, Fisher, Xxxxxx & Xxx, P.C.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, X.X. Xxx 0000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
(b) If to Buyer, when delivered by hand or mailed, certified or registered mail
with postage prepaid, to:
copy to:
WellTech Eastern, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxx
Xx. Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to: Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Lynch, Gallagher, Xxxxx & Xxxxxxxxx, P.L.L.C.
000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xx. Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
and
Key Energy Group, Inc.
Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
Attn: General Counsel
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
or to such other place or person as the party to be notified may have specified
in a prior written notice to the other parties.
9.2 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations and
warranties made by Sellers or Buyer, respectively, in this Agreement or made in
certificates delivered on the Closing Date, or on the Closing Date as required
hereunder, shall remain operative and in full force and effect, and shall
survive the Closing Date, but shall not survive the expiration of any applicable
statute of limitation in respect thereof, except for liability arising out of
fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. However, if any claims based upon any
representation or warranties have been made the subject of a lawsuit brought
within applicable statute of limitations, then such warranties and
representations shall continue to be in force and effect until entry of a final
nonappealable judgment.
9.3 Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns, but no party hereto shall assign his or its rights under
this Agreement without the prior, written consent of the other party.
9.4 Indemnity Concerning Brokers. Sellers represent and warrant that there is no
broker connected with this transaction retained by Sellers and Sellers hereby
agree to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and against any and all such
broker's, finder's, or consultant's fees in connection with this transaction.
Buyer represents and warrants that there is no broker connected with this
transaction retained by Buyer, and Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
Sellers harmless from and against any and all such brokers, finders, or
consultant's fees in connection with this transaction.brokers, finders, or
consultant's fees in connection with this transaction.
9.5 Expenses. Sellers shall pay all expenses of Sellers in connection with this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including any and all of
Sellers' counsel, and Buyer shall pay its expenses in connection with this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including any and all of
Buyer's counsel. The Company shall not assume, pay, or agree to pay any
obligations of the Sellers in connection with the expenses or fees hereby agreed
to be paid by Sellers.
9.6 Governing Law. This Agreement and the legal relationships between Buyer and
Sellers shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Michigan.
9.7 Headings. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only and shall not constitute a substantive part hereof.
9.8 Waiver and Modifications. By express notice to the other party, expressly
referring to this paragraph and captioned "Waiver," Sellers or Buyer may, as to
such other party receiving such notice, (i) waive or extend the time for
performance of any act other than performance required of the party or parties
giving notice, (ii) waive any inaccuracy in any representation or warranty made
by the notified party and contained in this Agreement or in any document
delivered by such party pursuant to this Agreement, covenant, condition,
representation, or warranty binding upon or made by the notified party;
provided, however, that no other act of Buyer or Sellers shall constitute such a
waiver.
9.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the Exhibits and other documents
referred to herein, which form a part hereof, contains the entire understanding
of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein. There
are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants, or
undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein. This
Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties
with respect to such subject matter.
9.10 Severability. If any provisions in this Agreement shall for any reason be
determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable as though the
invalid or unenforceable provision had not been a part hereof.
9.11 Further Assurances. Sellers agree to execute such further instruments or to
take such other actions as may be requested by counsel for Buyer and as
reasonably may be necessary or appropriate to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and to assure to Buyer the benefits intended by this Agreement.
9.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
which shall constitute but one agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Sellers have duly executed this Agreement by
affixing thereto their signatures and seals as of the day, month and year first
above written. BUYER:
WELLTECH, INC.
By:
Its:
SELLERS:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
XxXxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
SCHEDULE 3.6(a)
Parcel 1 - Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29
SCHEDULE 3.6(b)
Permitted Encumbrances for Real Property
Parcel 1 - Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29
All Encumbrances and exceptions to title as set forth in Schedule B-II of Title
Insurance Commitment FA-5484 prepared by First American Title Insurance Company
dated January 31, 1997, except for Seller's obligations to fulfill Requirements
#2, 3 and 4 as set forth in Schedule B-I of said commitment.
Parcel 2 - Xxxxxxxx #1
All Encumbrances and exceptions to title as set forth in Schedule B-II of Title
Insurance Commitment 304497-11 prepared by Fidelity National Title Insurance
Company, dated March 5, 1997.
Parcel 3 - Xxxxxxx #1-9
All Encumbrances and exceptions to title as set forth in Title Insurance
Commitment CW-5506 prepared by Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, dated
February 12, 1997, except for Seller's obligation to fulfill/discharge
requirements in paragraphs 2, 7 and 8.
Parcel 4 - Xxxxxx #23-41
All documents of record through February 20, 1997. The Seller remains obligated
to deliver marketable title to the surface.
Parcel 5 - Xxxxx #2-28
All documents of record through March 17, 1999. The Seller remains obligated to
deliver marketable title from Northern Michigan Exploration Company.
Parcel 6 - 3 acres-Kalkaska
All Encumbrances and exceptions to title as set forth in Title Insurance
Commitment CW-5505 prepared by Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, dated
February 12, 1997, except for Seller's obligations to fulfill requirements in
paragraphs 1 and 2.
*Seller is obligated to pay all taxes and special assessments, if any, for 1996
and prior years with respect to each of Parcels 1-6.
SCHEDULE 3.6(c)
Title Insurance Premium Costs
Name of Well Valuation Costs
Parcel 1 - Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29 $750,000 $2,325
Parcel 2 - Xxxxxxxx #1 $110,000 $ 585
Parcel 3 - Xxxxxxx #1-9 $200,000 $ 000
Xxxxxx 0 - Xxxxxx #00-00 $200,000 $ 900
Parcel 5 - Xxxxx #2-28 $200,000 $ 900
Parcel 6 - 3 acres-Kalkaska $240,000 $1,020
Parcel 7 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27 $400,000 $1,450
Parcel 8 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6 $400,000 $1,450
Parcel 9 - State-Xxxxx #5-21 $100,000 $ 550
TOTAL: $2,600,000 $10,080
SCHEDULE 3.7(a)
Personal Property
All personal property located at and used in conjunction with the salt water
disposal xxxxx listed on Schedule 3.19.
SCHEDULE 3.7(b)
Permitted Encumbrances - Personal Property
None.
SCHEDULE 3.7(c)
Exceptions to Condition
None.
SCHEDULE 3.8(a)
Inventory
None.
SCHEDULE 3.8(b)
Permitted Encumbrances - Inventory
None.
SCHEDULE 3.9(a)
Leasehold Interests
Parcel 7 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27
Salt Water Disposal Lease dated November 20, 1981, between Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx and
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, husband and wife, as Lessors, to Xxx Xxxx Enterprises, Inc.
This Salt Water Disposal Lease was recorded in Liber 1242, Page 150 of the
Xxxxxxx County Register of Deeds records. The Salt Water Disposal Lease has been
assigned to Kalkaska Construction Company and Kalkaska Construction Service,
Inc. The Salt Water Disposal Lease has been ratified by a Ratification of Salt
Water Disposal Lease dated March 19, 1997, executed by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx.
Parcel 8 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6
An Agreement dated February 20, 1976, between Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxx, as Lessors, and Cabot Corporation, as Lessee. This Agreement was
recorded in Liber 1177, Page 1094 of the Xxxxxx County Register of Deeds
records. This Agreement was thereafter assigned to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx by an
Assignment and Xxxx of Sale dated April 23, 1985, and recorded in Liber 1511,
Page 851 of the Xxxxxx County Register of Deeds records. A Lease Agreement dated
March 8, 1986, between Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, as Lessors, and
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, as Lessee. This Lease Agreement is recorded in Liber 1556,
Page 977 of the Xxxxxx County Register of Deeds records. This Lease Agreement
was thereafter assigned to Kalkaska Oilfield Services, Inc. by an Assignment of
Lessee's Interest in Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6 SWD Lease dated December 11, 1992, and
recorded in Liber 2183, Page 293 of the Xxxxxx County Register of Deeds records.
Parcel 9 - State-Xxxxx #5-21
The right to operate the State-Xxxxx #5-21 well located in the Southeast 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, T26N, R11W, Xxxxx Township, Grand Traverse
County, Michigan.
SCHEDULE 3.9(b)
Permitted Encumbrances - Leasehold Interests
Parcel 7 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27
All instruments of record except that the Seller shall:
(1) record Ratification of Salt Water Disposal Lease signed by Xxxxx X. Xxxxx;
(2) get an Assignment of the Salt Water Disposal Lease dated November 20, 1981,
and recorded in Liber 1242, Page 150 from Kalkaska Construction Company (a d/b/a
for Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx) and Kalkaska Construction Service, Inc. to KOS;
(3) get an Affidavit from Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx saying that he is Kalkaska
Construction Service; and
(4) acquire the Salt Water Disposal Lease located at Liber 1242, Page 147. Make
sure that that is also assigned to KOS, as stated above.
Parcel 8 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6
All instruments of record except that the Seller shall:
(1) acquire discharges of Mortgages/Financing Statements found at Liber 1514,
Page 61; Liber 1514, Page 65; and Liber 1514, Page 66 of the Xxxxxx County
Register of Deeds records;
(2) acquire an Assignment from Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx to Kalkaska Oilfield Services,
Inc. of all right, title and interest of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx as acquired by an
Assignment and Xxxx of Sale recorded in Liber 1511, Page 851 of the Xxxxxx
County Register of Deeds records; and
(3) provide an Affidavit that all rental payments have been made pursuant to the
Lease Agreement recorded in Liber 1556, Page 977 of the Xxxxxx County Register
of Deeds records.
Parcel 9 - State-Xxxxx #5-21
(1) You need to acquire a document from the State of Michigan granting Kalkaska
Oilfield Services, Inc. the right to operate Xxxxx #5-21 SWD. The document then
needs to be recorded with the Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds office. If
such a document has been executed by the State of Michigan granting some other
party the right to operate Xxxxx #5-21 SWD, that party should execute an
Assignment assigning that right to Kalkaska Oilfield Services, Inc. That
Assignment must be approved by the State of Michigan.
(2) The original copy of an Assignment of S.W.D. State-Xxxxx 5-21 and Related
Properties and Rights executed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Inc., to the Empire National
Bank of Traverse City, must be acquired and recorded with the Grand Traverse
County Register of Deeds records.
(3) The original copy of an Assignment of S.W.D. State-Xxxxx 5-21 and Related
Properties and Rights executed by Empire National Bank of Traverse City to
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx must be acquired and recorded with the Grand Traverse County
Register of Deeds.
(4) A Mortgage granted to the Empire National Bank and recorded in Liber 592,
Page 15 must be discharged.
(5) An Assignment of Production granted to the Empire National Bank and recorded
in Liber 592, Page 27 must be discharged.
(6) A Financing Statement granted to Empire National Bank and recorded in Liber
595, Page 511 and continued by instruments recorded in Liber 757, Page 446 and
448 must be discharged.
(7) The Michigan National Bank - Grand Traverse must reassign to Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx the interest it acquired in Liber 631, Page 554.
(8) The Michigan National Bank - Grand Traverse must discharge the Financing
Statement recorded in Liber 631, Page 558.
(9) The Affidavits and Executions filed by Kalkaska Fishing and Rental Tools,
Inc. as reflected in Liber 635, Page 444; Liber 635, Page 446; Liber 635, Page
448; and Liber 635, Page 450 must be discharged.
(10) The Michigan National Bank - Grand Traverse must reassign to Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx the interest it acquired in Liber 638, Page 448.
(11) The Financing Statements granted to Michigan National Bank - Grand Traverse
and found at Liber 638, Page 539 and Liber 638, Page 556 must be discharged.
(12) The interest asserted by J & J Exploration and recorded in Liber 654, Page
700 must be discharged.
(13) Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx must convey his interest in this property to Kalkaska
Oilfield Services, Inc.
(14) Kalkaska Production, Inc. must convey its interest in this salt water
disposal well to Kalkaska Oilfield Services, Inc.
(15) You should acquire and review a copy of the Farmout Agreement by and
between North Michigan Exploration Company and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Inc. dated
August 6, 1981, as amended June 23, 1981. The document should be reviewed with
this office.
(16) You should acquire and review a copy of the Assignment and Agreement to
Jointly Operate Brine Disposal Facility dated September 30, 1982, by and between
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Inc. and Kalkaska Production, Inc. That document should be
reviewed by this office.
SCHEDULE 3.10
Obligations or Debts of Company to Sellers or
Any Related Individual or Entity to be Paid at Closing
(1) Promissory Note to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx: $ 240,000
(2) Miscellaneous Sums Due Shareholders and Related Companies: $ 714,623
(3) Sums Due Mid-Michigan Disposal, Inc. pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement: $
107,012
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx - $ 75,000
W&J Enterprises, Inc. - $ 28,812
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx - $ 3,200
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$107,012
SCHEDULE 3.11
Change in Conduct of Business
None except that the annual payment for the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27 well is now
$1,000 per year instead of $500 per year.
SCHEDULE 3.13
Permits
(1) Environmental Protection Agency permits to operate the following salt water
disposal xxxxx:
Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29; Xxxxxxx #1-9; Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27; Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6;
State-Xxxxx #5-21.
(2) Michigan Department of Environmental Quality permits to operate the
following salt water disposal xxxxx:
Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29; Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27; Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6; Xxxxxxx #1-9; Xxxxx
#2-28; State-Xxxxx #5-21.
SCHEDULE 3.14
Powers of Attorney - Banking Relationships
(1) No persons hold powers of attorney for the corporation.
(2) First of America Bank: Account No. 0013299206.
SCHEDULE 3.15
Claims or Litigation
None.
SCHEDULE 3.18
Contracts in Excess of $10,000
None except for the lease with respect to the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #1-27 well and the
Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6 well.
SCHEDULE 3.19
Salt Water Disposal Xxxxx
Parcel 1 - Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29
Parcel 2 - Xxxxxxxx #1
Parcel 3 - Xxxxxxx #1-9
Parcel 4 - Xxxxxx #23-41
Parcel 5 - Xxxxx #2-28
Parcel 7 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx #0-00
Xxxxxx 0 - Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #0-0
Xxxxxx 0 - Xxxxx-Xxxxx #5-21
SCHEDULE 3.20
Environmental Conditions
The environmental conditions disclosed by the following reports:
(1) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 13, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the
Xxxxxxxxxx #1-29 site.
(2) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March ___, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the Xxxxxxxx
#1 site.
(3) Phase I and limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 12,
1997, prepared by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., covering the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx
#1-27 site.
(4) Phase I and limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 12,
1997, prepared by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., covering the
Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx #1-6 site.
(5) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 14, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the Xxxxxxx
#1-9 site.
(6) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 14, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the Xxxxxx
#23-41 site.
(7) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 14, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the Xxxxx
#2-28 site.
(8) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment dated March 14, 1997,
prepared by Environmental Consultants and Services, Inc., covering the
State-Xxxxx #5-21 site.
SCHEDULE 3.21
Exceptions to Compliance with Laws
None except as reflected in any other Schedule to this Stock Purchase Agreement
SCHEDULE 4.10
Exceptions to Conditions of Real Property and Personal Property
None except as reflected in any other Schedule to this Stock Purchase Agreement.
