Contract
Exhibit 10.1
This
agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
this
__________ day
of August, ______, 2007 (the “Agreement Date”) by and between NuTech Digital,
Inc., a California corporation (“NuTech”) and Jump Communications, Inc., a
Nevada corporation (“Jump”), hereinafter jointly referred to as the
“Companies”:
Whereas,
the Management and Boards of Directors of NuTech and Jump have determined that
a
sale of assets and grant of licenses by Jump to NuTech is advisable and in
the
best interests of their respective companies and shareholders, and NuTech
desires to purchase assets from Jump and to accept the licenses granted,
and
Whereas,
the Management and Boards of Directors of NuTech and Jump have determined that
it is in the best interests of their respective Companies and shareholders
to
establish subsidiaries of NuTech in order to more efficiently and effectively
carry on the business of NuTech, and
Whereas,
NuTech and Jump desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants
and agreements in connection with this Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises,
covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1.
Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement (the “Closing”), shall take place at 1:00 p.m. (PDT) at the offices of
Jump Communications, Inc., 00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00, Xxx Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, on or before August 23, 2007, unless another date or place
is
agreed to in writing by the parties hereto. The date on which the
Closing actually occurs is hereinafter referred to as the “Closing Date.” At the
Closing, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and
as
a condition and inducement to and for the Companies to enter into this
Agreement, NuTech and Jump will enter into the following agreements (among
others):
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A.
Asset Purchase Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto
as
Exhibit A (the Asset Purchase Agreement),
and
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B.
License Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
B
(the License Agreement).
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2.
Formation of NAC. Jump and NuTech agree to the
formation of a corporation to be named “NuTech Acquisition Corp.” (or such other
name as may be available) (hereinafter “NAC”) as soon as practicable after
execution of this Agreement as follows:
A.
NAC
will be formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada. There will be one
class of common shares. The Board of Directors will be composed of three
Directors. Upon the formation of NAC, an organizational meeting will be held
and
the following actions, among others necessary or customary, will take
place:
i.
Eighty-five percent of the issued and outstanding shares will be issued to
Jump,
and fifteen percent of the issued and outstanding shares shall be issued to
Xxx
Xxxxxx (Xxxxxx), the President of NuTech, on condition that Xxxxxx enters into
the employment agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
C
(the Xxxxxx Employment Agreement). NAC will reserve an additional five (5)
percent of its shares for additional executive compensation.
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ii.
Jump
shall designate two (2) Directors, of which one shall be the Chairman of the
Board. The third director will be Xxxxxx unless he rejects such designation,
in
which case the Board of Directors will be composed of the two Directors
designated by Jump.
B. As
soon as practicable after the formation of NAC, NuTech agrees to transfer the
assets and liabilities of NuTech to NAC as follows:
i.
The
assets and liabilities to be transferred from NuTech to NAC shall not include
any of the assets and liabilities sold or granted to NuTech pursuant to the
Asset Purchase Agreement and/or the License Agreement.
ii.
All
other assets and liabilities of NuTech as of the date of transfer shall be
transferred to NAC including without limitation, the following:
a.
All trade debts, unpaid loans
whether owing to third parties or management of NuTech, whether or not
collateralized or secured, and any and all other obligations of NuTech for
payment of money or services, whether or not matured or arising in the future,
all as set forth on the most recent audited financial statements of NuTech,
as
included in the current filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D (the Audited
Financials).
b.
All
assets of NuTech including good will, physical assets, contract rights,
copyrights, patents, accounts receivable and all other assets including those
set forth in the Audited Financials.
iii.
In order to facilitate the transfer
of the assets and liabilities, NuTech shall execute a Xxxx of Sale substantially
in the form of Exhibit D, attached hereto (the “Xxxx of Sale”), and NuTech and
NAC shall enter into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, substantially
in
the form of
Exhibit
E, attached hereto (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”). NuTech will be
solely responsible for the cost and expense of obtaining any and all third
party
consents to the transfer of the assets and liabilities, including any loans
outstanding between Xxxxxx and NuTech.
C.
NAC
and NuTech shall enter into a General Release, substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit F (the “General Release”).
3.
Execution of Jump Transaction Documents. Concurrently with the
transfer of assets and liabilities to NAC and the execution and delivery of
the
General Release, NAC and Jump will enter into the following
agreements:
i.
Asset
Purchase Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G
(the
NAC Purchase Agreement); and
ii.
License Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
H
(the NAC License Agreement).
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4.
Formation of Jump Operating Company. The Parties
hereto agree to the formation of a corporation to be named
“Jump Operating Company” (or such other name as may be available) (hereinafter
“JOC”) as soon as practicable after execution of this Agreement
as
follows:
A.
JOC
will be formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada. There will be one
class of common shares. The Board of Directors will be composed of three
Directors. JOC will be one hundred percent owned by NuTech.
B. As
soon as practicable after the formation of JOC, NuTech agrees to transfer to
JOC
all the assets, hardware and licenses sold and/or licensed and/or granted to
NuTech pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Exhibit A, and the License
Agreement, Exhibit B.
5.
Formation of NAC Operating Company. The Parties
hereto agree to the formation of a corporation to be named
“NAC Operating Company” (or such other name as may be available) (hereinafter
“NAC OC”) as soon as practicable after execution of this Agreement
as
follows:
A.
NAC OC
will be formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada. There will be one
class of common shares. The Board of Directors will be composed of three
Directors. One of the three will be Xxxxxx unless he rejects such designation,
in which case the Board of Directors will be composed of the two directors
to be
elected by the shareholders of NAC. NAC OC will be one hundred
percent owned by NAC.
B. As
soon as practicable after the formation of NAC OC, NAC agrees to transfer to
NAC
OC all the assets, hardware and licenses sold and/or licensed and/or granted
to
NAC pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit G
(the
NAC Purchase Agreement); and the License Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit
H
(the NAC License Agreement).
6.
Actions and Omissions. To effectuate the transactions
contemplated by each and every of the foregoing Agreements and the provisions
hereof, it is agreed that no Company, shareholder, officer, director, or
individual that is a party to this transaction or any Agreement constituting
part of this transaction shall take any action that would, or fail to take
any
action the omission of which would, be reasonably likely to prevent or impede
the change of ownership of NuTech, the formation of NAC, or the implementation
and effectuation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any
Agreement that is part hereof.
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7.
Additional Agreements. If, at any time before or after the
Effective Time, Jump or NuTech believes or is advised that any further
instruments, deeds, assignments or assurances are reasonably necessary or
desirable to consummate the actions contemplated by this Agreement or any
Agreement forming part thereof, or to carry out the purposes and intent of
this
Agreement at or after the Effective Time, then NuTech, NAC, and their respective
officers and directors shall execute and deliver all such proper deeds,
assignments, instruments and assurances and do all other things necessary or
desirable to consummate and to carry out the purposes and intent of this
Agreement.
8.
Representations and Warranties of Jump. Jump represents and
warrants as follows:
A.
Organization and Standing. Jump is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has
the
corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted.
B.
Authority Relative to this Agreement. No further corporate or other action
is necessary on its part to make this Agreement valid and binding upon it and
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms or to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby other than the authorization of its Board
of
Directors, which authorization will be obtained as soon as
possible.
C.
No
Violations. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the
Jump do not and will not (i) constitute a breach or a violation of any law,
rule
or regulation, agreement, indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan agreement
or
other instrument to which Jump is a party or by which it is bound; (ii)
constitute a violation of any order, judgment or decree to which Jump is a
party
or by which it is bound.
D.
Compliance With Applicable Laws. To Jump’s knowledge, the conduct of the
business of Jump does not violate or infringe any federal, state, local or
foreign law, statute, ordinance, license or regulation that is presently in
effect. To Jump’s knowledge, such conduct does not violate or
infringe any right or concession, copyright, trademark, trade name, patent,
know-how or other proprietary right of others, the enforcement of which would
materially adversely affect the transactions contemplated
hereunder. Jump has maintained and continues to maintain all licenses
and permits required by all local, state and federal authorities and regulating
bodies.
E.
Approvals and Consents. Other than the approval of the Board of Directors as
set forth in 8B above, no consent, approval or authorization is required in
connection with the execution or delivery of this Agreement by Jump or the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby.
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9.
Representations and Warranties of NuTech. NuTech represents and
warrants as follows:
A.
Organization and Standing. NuTech is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and
has
the corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted.
B.
Authority Relative to this Agreement. No further corporate or other action
is necessary on its part to make this Agreement valid and binding upon it and
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms or to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby other than the authorization of its Board
of
Directors, which authorization will be obtained as soon as
possible.
C.
Compliance With Applicable Laws. To NuTech’s knowledge, the conduct of the
business by NuTech does not violate or infringe any federal, state, local or
foreign law, statute, ordinance, license or regulation that is presently in
effect. To NuTech’s knowledge, such conduct does not violate or
infringe any right or concession, copyright, trademark, trade name, patent,
know-how or other proprietary right of others, the enforcement of which would
materially adversely affect the transactions contemplated
hereunder. NuTech has maintained and continues to maintain all
licenses and permits required by all local, state and federal authorities and
regulating bodies.
D.
No
Violations. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by
NuTech do not and will not (1) constitute a breach or a violation of any law,
rule or regulation, agreement, indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, loan
agreement or other instrument to which NuTech is a party or by which it is
bound; or (2) constitute a violation of any order, judgment or decree to which
NuTech is a party.
E.
Approvals and Consents. Other than the approval of the Board of Directors as
set forth in 9B above, no consent, approval or authorization is required in
connection with the execution or delivery of this Agreement by NuTech or the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby.
10.
Further Assurances. The parties hereto agree to use all
reasonable good faith efforts to take all actions and to do all things
necessary, proper or advisable to fulfill the terms and conditions set forth
in
this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. In addition, each party hereto agrees to execute reasonable
supplemental or additional documents, to execute reasonable amendments to
documents delivered at Closing, to re-execute documents delivered at Closing
and
to take any other reasonable actions as are necessary or reasonably appropriate
to fully carry out and consummate the transactions contemplated herein or to
correct errors or omissions, if any, in any document delivered at
Closing.
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11.
Conditions Precedent to Obligations of NuTech. The obligation
of NuTech to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
be
subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, unless waived in
writing prior to the Closing by NuTech:
A.
Jump
shall have performed, in all material respects, all obligations and complied
with all covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with,
in all material respects, by it prior to the Closing.
B.
Each
of the documents or other items to be delivered by Jump at the Closing shall
have been delivered.
12.
Conditions Precedent to Obligations of
Jump. The obligation of Jump to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction
of the following conditions, unless waived in writing prior to the Closing
by
Jump:
A.
NuTech
shall have performed, in all material respects, all obligations and complied
with all covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with,
in all material respects, by it prior to the Closing.
B.
Each
of the documents and other items to be delivered by NuTech at the Closing shall
have been delivered.
C.
Nothing having a Material Adverse Effect (as defined below) shall have occurred
between the date hereof and the Closing in the business, operations, financial
or other condition of the NuTech. For purposes of this Agreement, the
term “Material Adverse Effect” means an effect or condition that individually or
when taken together with all other effects or conditions of like nature would
be
reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business,
operations financial or other condition of the NuTech; or (ii) NuTech’s ability
to consummate the transactions required by this Agreement.
13.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated without further
liability of any party at any time prior to the Closing:
A.
by
mutual written agreement of NuTech and Jump;
B.
by
either party if there has been a material breach by the other party of its
respective representations, warranties and covenants; or
C. by either party if there has occurred an event constituting a Material
Adverse Effect.
D.
If at
any time, before or after Closing, NAC and or NuTech seeks protection under
the
Bankruptcy or insolvency laws of any State or the U. S. Federal Government,
or
otherwise seeks to terminate or wind up its business pursuant to any statute,
or
ceases to exploit, for any reason, the rights and licenses granted hereunder
or
pursuant to the NAC License Agreement, then and in such event, the Licenses
shall be deemed terminated,
without further action by any Party, and all rights and licenses shall revert
to
Jump Communications, Inc. or its successor in interest.
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14.
Miscellaneous.
A.
Rules of Construction. All Exhibits attached hereto shall be deemed
incorporated herein as if set forth in full herein and, unless otherwise defined
therein, all terms used in any Exhibit or Schedule shall have the meaning
ascribed to such term in this Agreement. The words “include,”
“includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without
limitation.” The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words
of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement
as a
whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Unless
otherwise expressly provided herein, any agreement, plan, instrument or statute
defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred
to herein means such agreement, plan, instrument or statute as from time to
time
amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or
instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession
of
comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and
instruments incorporated therein.
B.
Disclosures and Announcements. Both the timing and the content of
all disclosure to third parties and public announcements concerning the
transactions provided for in this Agreement by any Party hereto shall be subject
to the approval of the other in all essential respects, except that no approvals
shall be required as to any statements and other information which NuTech may
submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or that NuTech may be
required to make pursuant to any rule or regulation of the SEC or otherwise
required by law.
C.
Assignment; Parties in Interest. Except as expressly provided herein, the
rights and obligations of a party hereunder may not be assigned, transferred
or
encumbered without the prior written consent of the other parties. This
Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable
by
the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties
hereto. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to confer upon any
other person any right or remedy under or by reason of this
Agreement.
D.
Law
Governing Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted
according to the internal laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to
principles of conflict of laws. The parties hereby stipulate that any
action or other legal proceeding arising under or in connection with this
Agreement may be commenced and prosecuted in its entirety in the federal or
state courts located in the Southern District of the State of
California. Each party hereby submits to the personal jurisdiction
thereof, and the parties agree not to raise the objection that such courts
are
not a convenient forum. Process and pleadings mailed to a party at
the address provided in the Notice section
herein shall be deemed properly served and accepted for all
purposes. The parties hereto waive the right to trial by jury in any
proceeding hereunder.
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E.
Amendment and Modification. The parties may amend, modify and supplement
this Agreement in such manner as may be agreed upon by them in
writing.
F.
Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications
hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be: (i) personally
delivered; (ii) sent by telecopier, facsimile transmission or other electronic
means of transmitting written documents; or (iii) sent to the parties at their
respective addresses indicated herein by registered or certified U.S. mail,
return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by private overnight mail
courier service. The respective addresses to be used for all such
notices, demands or requests are as follows:
NuTech
Digital, Inc.
0000
Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx,
Xxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attention:
Xxx X. Xxxxxx
or
to
such other person or address as NuTech shall furnish to Jump in
writing.
Jump
Communications
00000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx
00
Xxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
A. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
With
a
required copy to:
Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxx, Attorney at Law, PC
00
Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Facsimile:
(000) 000-0000
or
to
such other person or address as Jump shall furnish to NuTech in
writing.
If
personally delivered, such communication shall be deemed delivered upon actual
receipt; if electronically transmitted pursuant to this paragraph, such
communication shall be deemed delivered the next business day after transmission
(and sender shall bear the burden of proof of delivery); if sent by overnight
courier pursuant to this paragraph, such communication shall be deemed delivered
upon receipt; and if sent by U.S. mail pursuant to this paragraph,
such communication shall be deemed delivered as of the date of delivery
indicated on the receipt issued by the relevant postal service, or, if the
addressee fails or refuses to accept delivery, as of the date of such failure
or
refusal. Any party to this Agreement may change its address for the
purposes of this Agreement by giving notice thereof in accordance with this
Section.
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G.
Expenses. Regardless of whether or not the transactions
contemplated hereby are consummated, each of the parties hereto shall bear
their
own respective expenses and the expenses of its counsel and other agents in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
H.
Entire Agreement; Enforceability. This Agreement, including all
the Exhibits and Schedules, ancillary agreements and any other instruments
to be
executed and delivered by the parties hereto (the “Transaction
Documents”): (i) constitutes the entire agreement among the parties
with respect to the transactions contemplated herein and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties, with
respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and (ii) shall be binding
upon, and is solely for the benefit of, each party hereto and nothing in this
Agreement is intended to confer upon any third party any rights or remedy of
any
nature whatsoever hereunder or by reason of this Agreement or any of the
Transaction Documents.
I.
Severability. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid,
illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction,
be
ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
without rendering invalid, illegal or unenforceable the remaining terms and
provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of
any
of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other
jurisdiction. If any provision of this Agreement is so broad as to be
unenforceable, the provision shall be interpreted to be only so broad as is
enforceable.
J.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become
effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties
and delivered (by facsimile or otherwise) to the other parties, it being
understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart. Any
counterpart or other signature delivered by facsimile shall be deemed for all
purposes as constituting good and valid execution and delivery of this Agreement
by a party.
K.
Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation
of
this Agreement. Section, subsection, preamble, recital and party
references are to this Agreement unless otherwise stated. No party or
its counsel shall be deemed the
drafter of this Agreement for purposes of construing its provisions, and all
language in all parts of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any party. The
parties waive any rule of law or judicial precedent that provides that
contractual ambiguities are to be construed against the party who shall have
drafted the contractual provision in question.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date and year first above written.
Jump
Communications Corp.
By: /S/
A. Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx
A.
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President and CEO
/S/
A. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
A.
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, as shareholder
NuTech
Digital, Inc.
By:
/S/Xxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxx
X.
Xxxxxx, President and CEO
/S/ Xxx
X. Xxxxxx
Xxx
X.
Xxxxxx, as shareholder
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