EXHIBIT B STOCK RESTRICTION AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT B
This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this day of , by
and among Xxxxxx Valley Holding Corp., a New York Corporation (the “Company”), and (“Stockholder”).
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, Stockholder may now own or may hereinafter own shares of common stock of the
Company (“the Shares”) and
B. WHEREAS, Stockholder is acquiring shares from an individual or business entity
(“Transferor”) whose shares are subject to certain stock restrictions imposed by a Stock
Restriction Agreement; and
C. WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that the purpose of the Stock Restriction Agreement is to
protect and preserve the shareholders mutual interests and the interests of the Company by
promoting continuity of share ownership and corporate control by imposing certain restrictions on
the transferability of the Company shares.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Right of First Refusal. The Stockholder shall not sell, assign, transfer, or give,
or in any manner, dispose of all or any part of his or her Shares, now owned or hereafter acquired,
or any right or interest therein, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, without first giving
to the Company written notice by Certified or Registered Mail (the “Sale Notice”) of his or her
receipt of an offer from a prospective purchaser. The Sale Notice must be in writing, giving the
name and address of the prospective purchaser, the number of Shares involved, and the terms of such
purchase.
Within ten (10) days after receipt of the Sale Notice by the Company, the Company, by action
of its Board of Directors or its designated committee, may elect to purchase all, but not less than
all, of such Shares offered for disposition, or may elect to designate a person, including an
officer, director or employee of the Company, to purchase all but not less than all of such Shares.
The purchase price of any Shares purchased under the terms of this Agreement shall be on the same
terms and conditions as that offered by the prospective purchaser.
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2. Termination of Restrictions. If all of the Shares of the Stockholder or Transferor
desiring to make a disposition thereof are not purchased by the Company or its designee in
accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 1 hereof, then all restrictions imposed by this
Agreement upon the unsold Shares shall terminate and the Stockholder desiring to make a disposition
therefor shall be free to sell the unsold Shares to the prospective purchaser at the price and
terms set forth in the original offer, at any time within twenty (20) days thereafter; provided,
however, that at the end of the twenty (20) day period, all restrictions shall again be applicable
in the same manner and under the same terms as set forth in this Agreement.
3. Terms of the Purchase
A. Closing. The consummation of the purchase and sale of the Shares shall be referred to as
the “Closing”, and shall take place at a time and place as to which the parties shall agree, but in
no event shall it occur more than twenty (20) days after the Company receives the Sale Notice
pursuant to Paragraph 1 of this Agreement.
B. Transfer of Shares. At such time as the agreed consideration has been paid and delivered
to the selling Stockholder or his estate, the Shares shall be transferred to the purchaser.
C. Payment of Purchase Price. The purchase price for any Shares purchased pursuant to this
Agreement shall be paid, either in cash or certified funds.
4. Endorsement on Share Certificate. Each certificate representing Shares of the
Company shall have endorsed conspicuously on its face a legend in substantially the following form:
(i) | THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (“THE ACT”), OR PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT, THE AVAILABILITY OF WHICH IS TO BE ESTABLISHED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COMPANY. |
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(ii) | THE OFFER, SALE, TRANSFER, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS RESTRICTED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAY NOT BE AFFECTED IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH AGREEMENT. A COPY OF SUCH AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE HOLDER HEREOF BY THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. |
5. Miscellaneous
A. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties to this Agreement and
upon their respective heirs, legatees, personal representatives, successors, assigns and donees.
B. No Waiver. No waiver of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be considered
valid unless in writing, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or
default of the same or similar nature.
C. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by written instrument executed by both
parties hereto.
D. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties with respect to the transaction contemplated pursuant to this Agreement, and supersedes all
prior agreements, arrangements and understandings related to its subject matter among the parties.
E. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute the same document.
F. Governing Law. The Laws of the State of New York shall govern this Agreement and the
construction of its terms. If any provision is unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the
remainder of this Agreement shall continue in effect.
G. Enforcement. If a Stockholder proposes to make a transfer of any Shares by assignment,
sale, gift or other transfer in violation of the terms of this Agreement, the Company may apply to
any court for injunctive order prohibiting such proposed transfer except in compliance with the
terms of this Agreement. The Company may institute or maintain proceedings against the violating
Stockholder to compel specific performance of this Agreement. Any attempt to transfer the Shares
in violation of this Agreement shall be void.
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H. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be
sufficient if in writing and if sent by Certified or Registered Mail to:
As to the “Company” to:
Chairman of the Board
Xxxxxx Valley Holding Corp.
00 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Chairman of the Board
Xxxxxx Valley Holding Corp.
00 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
As to the “Stockholder” to:
Any party, by notice as provided above, may change the address to which his, her, or its
future notices shall be sent.
1. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the unanimous written agreement of the
parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and the Stockholder have executed this Agreement effective as
of the date first above written.
XXXXXX VALLEY HOLDING CORP. | ||||
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, President & C.E.O. | ||||
STOCKHOLDER: | ||||
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
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On the day of , before me personally came Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, to me
known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000; that he is the President and C.E.O. of XXXXXX VALLEY HOLDING CORP., the
Corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; that he knows the seal of
said Corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so
affixed by order of the Board of Directors of said Corporation, and that he signed his name thereto
by like order.
STATE OF
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COUNTY OF
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On the day of , before me personally came to me known to
be the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
that he executed the same.
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