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EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") dated this 1st day of July, 2001
by and among HUGO INTERNATIONAL TELECOM INC., a Delaware corporation ("HUGO
USA"), XXXXX X. XXXXX ("XXXXX XXXXX"), XXXXX X. X. XXXXXX ("XXXXX XXXXXX")
and XXXX XXXXXX ("XXXX XXXXX," and collectively with Xxxxx Xxxxx and Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, the "XXXX IRELAND STOCKHOLDERS").
RECITALS
The Hugo Ireland Stockholders own an aggregate of 1,000 shares of Hugo
International (Ireland) Ltd., a company formed under the laws of Ireland ("HUGO
IRELAND"), which shares constitute all of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of Hugo Ireland (the "HUGO IRELAND SHARES").
Hugo USA and the Hugo Ireland Stockholders desire to effect the exchange
of 31,950 shares of common stock of Hugo USA for the Hugo Ireland Shares upon
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants,
representations, warranties and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
When used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth
below:
"AFFILIATE" means, with respect to any given Person, any other Person that
directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is
controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. The term "control"
(including, with correlative meaning, the terms "controlled by" and "under
common control with"), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession,
directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting
securities, by contract or otherwise.
"ASSETS" means all properties, assets, Contracts, business, goodwill and
rights of Hugo Ireland or Hugo USA, as the case may be, as a going concern, of
every kind, nature, character
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and description, tangible and intangible, wherever located and whether or not
carried or reflected on the books and records of Hugo Ireland or Hugo USA, as
the case may be, on the Closing Date
"CONTRACT" means any contract, agreement, lease, license, arrangement,
commitment, sales order, purchase order or any claim or right or any benefit or
obligation arising thereunder or resulting therefrom and currently in effect,
whether oral or written.
"LIABILITIES" means any direct or indirect liability, indebtedness, claim,
loss, damage, deficiency, obligation or responsibility, fixed or unfixed, xxxxxx
or inchoate, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, accrued,
absolute, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise.
"LIEN" means any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest,
license, lease, claim, restriction, option, conditional sale or installment
Contract or encumbrance of any kind.
"PERSON" shall include an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or a
division or business unit thereof, a trust, an unincorporated organization, a
government or any department or agency thereof and any other entity.
"SECURITIES ACT" shall mean the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE OF SHARES
2.1 DELIVERY OF HUGO IRELAND SHARES. At the Closing, the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders shall deliver to Hugo USA share certificates representing the Hugo
Ireland Shares, duly endorsed to Hugo USA or accompanied by stock powers duly
executed in proper form for transfer to Hugo USA from the applicable Hugo
Ireland Stockholders, in the amounts set forth below:
Xxxxx Xxxxx 300 shares
Xxxxx Xxxxxx 300 shares
Xxxx Xxxxxx 400 shares
2.2 ISSUANCE OF HUGO USA SHARES. In exchange for the Hugo Ireland Shares,
Hugo USA shall, at the Closing, issue to the Hugo Ireland Stockholders share
certificates representing an aggregate of 31,950 shares of common stock of Hugo
USA (the "HUGO USA SHARES") to the Hugo Ireland Stockholders in the amounts set
forth next to each person's name below:
Xxxxx Xxxxx 9,585 shares
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Xxxxx Xxxxxx 9,585 shares
Xxxx Xxxxx 12,780 shares
ARTICLE III
CLOSING
3.1 CLOSING. The closing (the "CLOSING") of the transactions contemplated
hereby shall be held at the offices of Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP,
located at 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx, at 10:00 a.m., local
time, on or before July 1, 2001 or within five (5) days after the conditions
contained in Articles VII and VIII have been satisfied or waived, or at such
other place and time as may be agreed upon by the parties hereto, but in no
event later than sixty-five (65) days from the execution of this Agreement
unless further extended by agreement of the parties. The time and date of the
Closing is referred to herein as the "CLOSING DATE." At the Closing, in addition
to the exchange of the Hugo Ireland Shares for the Hugo USA Shares, the parties
hereto shall deliver such, certificates, opinions and other documents as are
specified in Articles VII and VIII.
3.2 TRANSFER TAXES. Each party shall be responsible for its own transfer
and similar taxes assessed or payable in connection with the sale and transfer
of the Hugo Ireland Shares or Hugo USA Shares, as the case may be, and the
transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF HUGO USA
Hugo USA hereby represents and warrants to, and agrees with, the Hugo
Ireland Stockholders as follows:
4.1 ORGANIZATION. Hugo USA is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Hugo USA
has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Hugo USA has
previously delivered to the Hugo Ireland Stockholders true, accurate and
complete copies of its Certificates of Incorporation and By-Laws as in effect on
the date hereof and minutes of all meetings of stockholders and directors of
Hugo USA held as of the date of this Agreement. Hugo USA is not in violation of
any of the provisions of its Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws.
4.2 AUTHORITY. Hugo USA has full corporate power and authority to execute
and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the
Board of Directors and, if necessary, the
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stockholders of Hugo USA, and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Hugo
USA are necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by Hugo USA and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of
Hugo USA, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
4.3 CAPITALIZATION.
(a) Hugo USA has authorized capital stock of 50,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of which 20,500,000 are issued and
outstanding as of the date hereof and 1,000,000 shares of Series Preferred
Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of which 90,000 are issued and outstanding
as of the date hereof. All issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of
Hugo USA have been duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, nonassessable
and free of preemptive rights. There are no other convertible securities,
options, warrants, subscription calls or other rights or agreements,
arrangements or commitments obligating Hugo USA to issue, transfer or sell any
of its securities. None of such issued and outstanding shares are the subject of
any voting trust agreement or other agreement relating to the voting thereof or
restricting in any way the sale or transfer thereof.
(b) The issuance and delivery of the Hugo USA Shares have been duly
authorized by all required corporate action on the part of Hugo USA. The Hugo
USA Shares when issued and paid for in accordance with this Agreement, will be
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, with no personal liability
attaching to the ownership thereof and will be free and clear of all Liens.
4.4 NO CONFLICT; REQUIRED FILINGS AND CONSENTS.
(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, (i) conflict with
or violate any law, regulation, court order, judgment or decree, (ii) violate or
conflict with the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws of Hugo USA, or (iii)
result in any breach of or constitute a default (or an event which with notice
or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any
rights of termination or cancellation of any Contract, permit, license or
franchise to which Hugo USA is bound or affected, except for conflicts,
violations, breaches or defaults which, in the aggregate, would not have a
material adverse effect on the business, operations, Assets, Liabilities,
condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations or prospects (a
"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT") of Hugo USA.
(b) The execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement do not, and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not require any
notice, report or other filing with any governmental authority, domestic or
foreign, or require any waiver, consent, approval or authorization of any Person
or any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign.
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4.5 FINDER'S FEE. There is no investment banker, broker, finder or other
intermediary which has been retained by, or is authorized to act on behalf of
Hugo USA or its Affiliates who might be entitled to any fee or commission from
any of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders or their respective Affiliates upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereafter.
4.6 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS. The representations and warranties made
by Hugo USA in this Agreement, and in any certificate or schedule referenced
hereby or attached hereto, do not contain, and will not contain, any statement
which is false or misleading with respect to any material fact and do not and
will not omit to state a material fact required to be stated herein or therein
or necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein not
materially false or misleading. There is no material fact or condition which
could have a Material Adverse Effect on Hugo USA which has not been set forth in
this Agreement or described in the Schedules hereto.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
THE HUGO IRELAND STOCKHOLDERS
Each of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders hereby, severally and not jointly,
represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Hugo USA as follows:
5.1 ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY.
(a) Hugo Ireland is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of Ireland. Hugo Ireland has all requisite
corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to
carry on its business as now being conducted. Hugo Ireland is duly qualified to
do business and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction
in which the property owned, leased or operated by Hugo Ireland or the nature of
the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary.
(b) Each Hugo Ireland Stockholder is of full age and has the legal
capacity to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions
contemplated hereby, and this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding
obligation of such Hugo Ireland Stockholders, enforceable in accordance with its
terms.
5.2 NO CONFLICT; REQUIRED FILINGS AND CONSENTS.
(a) The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, (i) conflict with
or violate any law, regulation, court order, judgment or decree applicable to
the Hugo Ireland Stockholders, (ii) result in any breach of or constitute a
default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a
default) under, or give to others any rights of termination or cancellation of
any
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Contract, permit, license or franchise to which any of the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders is a party or is bound or affected, which conflict, violation,
breach, default or right of termination or cancellation would impair such Hugo
Ireland Stockholder's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
(b) The execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement do not, and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not require any
notice, report or other filing with any governmental authority, domestic or
foreign, or require any waiver, consent, approval or authorization of any Person
or any governmental or regulatory authority, domestic or foreign.
5.3 CAPITALIZATION. Hugo Ireland has authorized capital stock of shares,
of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. All
issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Hugo Ireland have been duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive
rights. There are no other convertible securities, options, warrants,
subscription calls or other rights or agreements, arrangements or commitments
obligating Hugo Ireland to issue, transfer or sell any of its securities. None
of such issued and outstanding shares is the subject of any voting trust
agreement or other agreement relating to the voting thereof or restricting in
any way the sale or transfer thereof.
5.4 SHARE OWNERSHIP. Each of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders is the record
and beneficial owner of all of the number of Hugo Ireland Shares set forth
opposite such Hugo Ireland Stockholder's name in Section 2.1, free and clear of
any Lien. Each Hugo Ireland Stockholder has full right and authority to transfer
such Hugo Ireland Shares pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
5.5 SECURITIES LAW ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The Hugo Ireland Stockholders
acknowledge that the Hugo USA Shares are being and will be issued to the Hugo
Ireland Stockholders in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration
requirements of federal and state securities laws. The Hugo Ireland Stockholders
and any transferee of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders will not sell or otherwise
transfer the Hugo USA Shares without registration under the Securities Act or an
exemption therefrom, and fully understand and agree that the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders or any such transferee must bear the economic risk of holding the
Hugo USA Shares for an indefinite period of time because, among other reasons,
the Hugo USA Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or under
the securities laws of certain states and, therefore, cannot be resold, pledged,
assigned or otherwise disposed of unless the securities are subsequently
registered under the Securities Act and under the applicable securities laws of
such states or unless an exemption from such registration is available in the
opinion of counsel for the holder, which counsel and opinion are reasonably
satisfactory to counsel for Hugo USA. The Hugo Ireland Stockholders are
acquiring the Hugo USA Shares for the account of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders
for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution except in
compliance with the Securities Act.
5.6 FINDER'S FEE. There is no investment banker, broker, finder or other
intermediary which has been retained by, or is authorized to act on behalf of,
the Hugo Ireland Stockholders
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who might be entitled to any fee or commission from Hugo USA or any of its
Affiliates upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement thereafter.
5.7 ACCURACY OF REPRESENTATIONS. The representations and warranties made
by the Hugo Ireland Stockholders in this Agreement, and in any certificate or
schedule referenced hereby or attached hereto, do not contain, and will not
contain, any statement which is false or misleading with respect to any material
fact and do not and will not omit to state a material fact required to be stated
herein or therein or necessary in order to make the statements contained herein
or therein not materially false or misleading. There is no material fact or
condition which could have a Material Adverse Effect on any of the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders which has not been set forth in this Agreement or described in the
Schedules hereto.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS
6.1 CONSENTS. Each party hereto shall use its best efforts to obtain, at
its expense, all consents, approvals and waivers of third Persons or
governmental entities or regulatory bodies required to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.
6.2 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Each of the parties hereto will consult with one
another before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public
statement with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not,
except as may be required by law or any listing agreements with any national
securities exchange, issue any such press release or make any such public
statement without the approval of one another.
6.2 EXPENSES. Except as otherwise provided herein, whether or not the
transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, all expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
the obligation of the party incurring such expenses.
ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
THE PERFORMANCE OF HUGO USA
The obligations of Hugo USA under this Agreement are subject to the
following conditions which may be waived in whole or in part by Hugo USA at its
election:
7.1 BRING DOWN OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and
warranties of each of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders in this Agreement shall be
true and correct in all material respects on the date hereof and shall also be
true and correct in all material
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respects on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if made on and as
of the Closing Date, and the Hugo Ireland Stockholders shall have performed or
complied in all material respects with all agreements, conditions and covenants
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by them on or before
the Closing Date.
7.2 CONSENTS. The Hugo Ireland Stockholders shall have obtained all
approvals, authorizations and consents required to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby upon terms and subject to conditions satisfactory to Hugo
USA in its sole discretion and they shall be in full force and effect. Hugo USA
shall have been furnished with appropriate evidence, reasonably satisfactory to
it and its counsel, of the granting of such approvals, authorizations and
consents.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
PERFORMANCE OF THE HUGO IRELAND STOCKHOLDER
The obligations of the Hugo Ireland Stockholders under this Agreement are
subject to the following conditions which may be waived in whole or in part by
the Hugo Ireland Stockholders at their election:
8.1 BRING DOWN OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and
warranties of Hugo USA contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in
all material respects on the date hereof and shall also be true and correct in
all material respects on and as at the Closing Date with the same force and
effect as if made on and as of the Closing Date, and Hugo USA shall have
performed or complied in all material respects with all agreements, conditions
and covenants required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it
on or before the Closing Date.
8.2 AUTHORITY. Hugo USA shall have delivered to the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders a certificate of the Secretary of Hugo USA certifying to the
resolutions of the Board of Directors of Hugo USA authorizing the transactions
contemplated hereby and certifying that such resolutions have not been revoked,
suspended or amended and remain in full force and effect. The Hugo Ireland
Stockholders shall have received all other documents they may reasonably request
relating to the existence of Hugo USA and the authority of Hugo USA to enter
into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
8.3 CONSENTS. All approvals, authorizations and consents required by Hugo
USA to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been obtained
on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Hugo Ireland Stockholders in their
sole discretion and shall be in full force and effect, and the Hugo Ireland
Stockholders shall have been furnished with appropriate evidence, reasonably
satisfactory to them and their counsel, of the granting of such approvals,
authorizations and consents.
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8.4 INJUNCTION. There shall be no effective injunction, writ or
preliminary restraining order of any nature issued by a court or governmental
agency of competent jurisdiction directing that the transactions provided for
herein or any of them not be consummated as herein provided.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement, together with all
Schedules and Exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement among the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other prior agreements
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties or between any of
them with respect to the subject matter hereof. All references to Sections,
Exhibits and Schedules shall be deemed references to such parts of this
Agreement unless the text requires otherwise. This Agreement shall not be
assigned by operation of law or otherwise.
9.2 NOTICES. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given or made as of
the date delivered or mailed if delivered in person, by telecopy, cable,
telegram or telex, or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return
receipt requested) to the respective parties as follows:
If to Hugo USA:
c/o Xxxxx Xxxxx
Hugo International Ltd.
0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx Business Park
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx XX0 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax: 000-00-0000-000-000
with a copy to:
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
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If to the Hugo Ireland Stockholders:
x/x Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxx Ltd.
0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx Business Park
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx XX0 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax: 000-00-0000-000-000
with a copy to:
Fox Hayes
Bank House
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx, XX0 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax: 000-00-000-000-0000
Attn: Mr. J. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
or to such other address as the Person to whom notices is given may have
previously furnished to the others in writing in the manner set forth above.
9.3 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to
applicable principles of conflicts of laws thereof.
9.4 PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
solely to the benefit of each party hereto, its successors and assigns.
9.5 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which
shall constitute one and the same agreement.
9.6 SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. Irreparable damage would occur if any of the
provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms
hereof, and the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms
hereof, in addition to any other remedy at law or equity.
9.7 CONSTRUCTION. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation
and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent
or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted
jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise
favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any
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of the provisions of this Agreement. Any reference to any federal, state, local,
or foreign statute or law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The
word "including" shall mean including without limitation. Nothing in the
Schedules shall be deemed adequate to disclose an exception to a representation
or warranty made herein unless the Schedule identifies the exception with
reasonable particularity and describes the relevant facts in reasonable detail.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the mere listing (or inclusion
of a copy) of a document or other item shall not be deemed adequate to disclose
an exception to a representation or warranty made herein (unless the
representation or warranty has to do with the existence of the document or other
item itself). The parties intend that each representation, warranty, and
covenant contained herein shall have independent significance. If any party has
breached any representation, warranty, or covenant contained herein in any
respect, the fact that there exists another representation, warranty, or
covenant relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the relative levels
of specificity) which the party has not breached shall not detract from or
mitigate the fact that the party is in breach of the first representation,
warranty, or covenant.
9.8 INCORPORATION OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES. The Exhibits and Schedules
identified in this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and made a
part hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be
executed on its behalf by its officers thereunto duly authorized, or
individually, as the case may be, all as of the day and year first above
written.
HUGO INTERNATIONAL TELECOM, INC.
By:
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Name: M. Christmas
Title: Treasurer and Secretary
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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