STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND OR ITS OWNED SUBSIDIARY AND HAMMONDS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. DATED February _____, 2005 STOCK PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.1
BETWEEN
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND OR ITS OWNED SUBSIDIARY
AND
XXXXXXXX TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
DATED February _____, 2005
STOCK PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This Stock Purchase Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"), is entered into as of this __ day of February, 2005, by and among Xxxxxxxx Technical Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, and all of its subsidiaries ("Xxxxxxxx"), and American International Industries, Inc., a Nevada corporation, its nominees or any American subsidiary ("American").
Premises
This Agreement provides for the acquisition by American of at least 51% of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Xxxxxxxx, on the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
Agreement
NOW THEREFORE, on the stated premises and for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and the mutual benefits to the parties to be derived here from, it is hereby agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES
OF AMERICAN AND XXXXXXXX
As an inducement to, and to obtain the reliance of the American, represents and warrants as follows:
Section 1.01 Organization. Xxxxxxxx is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas. The execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof will not, violate any provision of Xxxxxxxx articles of incorporation or bylaws. Xxxxxxxx has full power, authority, and legal right and has taken all action required by law, its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and otherwise to consummate the transactions herein contemplated; including, without limitation, receiving approval from its board of directors.
Section 1.02 Enforceability. This Agreement, when duly executed and delivered in accordance with its terms, will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Xxxxxxxx in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, and other similar laws affecting creditors'; rights generally and by general equitable principles.
Section 1.03 Common Stock. The shares of Xxxxxxxx Common Stock issued to American, pursuant to this Agreement will be, upon issuance, free and clear of any claims, charges, equities, liens, security interests, encumbrances, or preemptive rights, whatsoever. The shares of Xxxxxxxx Common Stock issued to American pursuant to this Agreement will be, upon issuance, validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable.
Section 1.04 Options to Purchase Land. Xxxxxxxx currently has an option to purchase approximately 11 acres of land located in Conroe, Texas.
Section 1.05 Information. The information concerning Xxxxxxxx set forth in this Agreement is complete and accurate in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 1.06 Receipt of Consideration. Xxxxxxxx acknowledges the receipt of good and valuable consideration from American in connection with this.
Section 1.07 Patents, Technology, and Proprietary Trade Secrets of the ODV Family of Vehicles. Xxxxxxxx upon the execution of this agreement shall assign all patents, technology, and proprietary trade secrets of the ODV family of vehicles to Xxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxx and the company and its subsidiaries or subsequent custodians of the ODV patent assignments agrees to pay all maintenance fees required by the United States Patent Office in order that the patents remain in full effect through out the legal life of the patents. In the event that such good standing is not maintained, all rights and benefits of the ODV patents will immediately be returned to Xxxx Xxxxxxxx or his heirs without any compensation or consideration whatsoever to the assignee in default.
Section 1.08 Royalties. From and after the execution of this agreement, and during the period that Xxxxxxxx or a subsequent third party shall manufacture and sell products that commercially exploit the patents, technology and proprietary trade secrets of the ODV family of vehicles, Xxxxxxxx shall pay Xxxx Xxxxxxxx a royalty of 1% of the net sales of the ODV family of vehicle patents. In the event of the death or permanent disability of Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx shall continue to pay to heirs and representatives of Xxxx Xxxxxxxx the royalty of 1% of net sales during the life of the patents for the ODV family of vehicles. However, in the event that Xxxx Xxxxxxxx shall voluntarily terminate his employment with Xxxxxxxx for any reason, then the royalty payment payable to Xxxx Xxxxxxxx shall be an amount equal to .5% of net sales of the ODV family of vehicles whether the products are manufactured by Xxxxxxxx or by a third party.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS, AND WARRANTIES
OF XXXXXXXX
As an inducement to, and to obtain reliance of American, Xxxxxxxx represents and warrants as follows:
Section 2.01 Ownership of Xxxxxxxx Shares. Xxxxxxxx hereby represents and warrants with that it is legally able to issue to American 51,000 new shares of Xxxxxxxx Common Shares which will represent fifty one percent (51%) of all the shares outstanding at the time of closing of Xxxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxx further hereby represents to American that Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx is or will be the owner of 49,000 shares of Xxxxxxxx representing 49% of all outstanding shares of Xxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxx further represents that this 51,000 shares is free and clear of any claims, charges, equities, liens, security interests, and encumbrances whatsoever and that Xxxxxxxx has full right, power, and authority to transfer, assign, convey, and deliver such shares; and delivery of such shares at the closing will convey to American good and marketable title to such shares free and clear of any claims, charges, equities, liens, security interests, and encumbrances whatsoever. For the purposes of this Agreement, Knowledge shall mean actual knowledge after reasonable investigation.
Section 2.02 Information. The information concerning Xxxxxxxx set forth in this Agreement is complete and accurate in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
Section 2.03 Organization. Xxxxxxxx is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas and has all corporate power and authority and has satisfied all legal requirements the failure of which to do so would have a materially adverse affect on Xxxxxxx'x; business as presently conducted. Xxxxxxxx is not a party to or subject to any agreement or commitment, which will, or may restrict the conduct of its business in any jurisdiction or location. Complete and correct copies of its articles of incorporation and bylaws, as presently in effect, have been delivered to American. Xxxxxxxx does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital shares or any equity, profit sharing, participation or other interest in any other person.
Section 2.04 Capitalization. The authorized capitalization of Xxxxxxxx consists of 100,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 1,000 shares are currently issued and outstanding. All such issued and outstanding shares are legally issued, fully paid, and non-assessable and not issued in violation of the pre-emptive or other rights of any person.
Section 2.05 Title and Related Matters. To the best of Xxxxxxx'x; Knowledge Xxxxxxxx has good and marketable title to all of its properties, inventory, interests in properties, and assets, real and personal, free and clear of all liens, pledges, charges, or encumbrances except (a) statutory liens or claims not yet delinquent; (b) such imperfections of title and easements as do not and will not materially detract from or interfere with the present or proposed use of the properties subject thereto or affected thereby or otherwise materially impair present business operations on such properties to the best of Xxxxxxx'x Knowledge; and (c) such liens or mortgages disclosed to American, including the lien on the property described in Exhibit "A", as well as the other encumbrances set forth in the other documents and financial statements attached as Exhibit 2.05, it being acknowledged by American and Xxxxxxxx that the Loan Agreement and related exhibits may, by their terms, not be in default. To the best of Xxxxxxxx Knowledge, no third party has any right to, and Xxxxxxxx has not received any notice of infringement of or conflict with asserted rights of others with respect to any product, technology, data, trade secrets, know-how, proprietary techniques, trademarks, service marks, trade names or copyrights which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding, would have a materially adverse affect on the business, operations, financial condition, income, or business prospects of Xxxxxxxx or any material portion of its properties, assets, or rights.
Section 2.06 Litigation and Proceedings. To the best of Xxxxxxxx'; Knowledge, there are no undisclosed actions, suits, proceedings, or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of Xxxxxxxx after reasonable investigation, threatened by or against Xxxxxxxx affecting its properties, at law or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or before any arbitrator of any kind. To the best of Xxxxxxxx Knowledge, Xxxxxxxx does not have any knowledge of any default on its part with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule, or regulation of any court, arbitrator, or governmental agency or instrumentality or of any circumstances which, after reasonable investigation, would result in the discovery of such a default except as described in Exhibit "B".
Section 2.07 Financial Statements. Exhibit 2.07 contains unaudited financial statements of Xxxxxxxx for the periods indicted. The unaudited financial statements present fairly, subject to the usual disclaimers and year-end audit adjustments, the financial position of Xxxxxxxx of their dates.
Section 2.08 Taxes and Tax Returns. Xxxxxxxx has duly filed with the appropriate governmental agencies all federal tax returns and reports, all state and local tax returns and reports with respect to income, payroll, sales and franchise taxes and all other tax returns and reports, the filing of which is necessary for the conduct of its business. All such tax returns properly reflect the taxes of Xxxxxxxx for the periods covered. All federal, state, and local taxes, assessments, interest, penalties, deficiencies, fees, or other governmental charges or impositions called for by such tax returns, or claimed to be due by any taxing authority, have been properly accrued or paid and all deposits required by law to be made with respect to employee's withholding taxes have been made. There are no material unresolved questions or claims concerning Xxxxxxxx'; tax liability. Xxxxxxxx has not received any notice of audit, deficiency, or assessment or proposed deficiency or assessment by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority, nor has Xxxxxxxx waived any statute of limitations with respect to taxes or agreed to any extensions of time with respect to a tax assessment of deficiency.
Section 2.09 Equipment. Exhibit 2.09 is a schedule of all of the material machinery, equipment, motor vehicles, furniture, fixtures, and other material capital assets of every kind and description of Xxxxxxxx. All of the tangible properties and assets owned by Xxxxxxxx, or in which it has an interest, currently being used by it are in good and normal operating condition and repair, normal wear and tear excepted, free from defects (except such minor defects as do not interfere with the continued use thereof in the conduct of normal operations), and are sufficient to carry on Xxxxxxxx business as conducted during the preceding three months.
Section 2.10 Enforceability. This Agreement, when duly executed and delivered in accordance with its terms, will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Seller in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, and other similar laws affecting creditor's; rights generally and by general equitable principles.
Section 2.11 Compliance with Laws. Xxxxxxxx is conducting its business and operations in compliance with all legal requirements applicable to its business and operations, the failure of which to do so would have a material adverse affect on Xxxxxxxx, and the Xxxxxxxx has no knowledge or reason to believe that Xxxxxxxx is in violation or default under any legal requirements applicable to it or any of its properties which violation or default resulted in or could result in a material adverse effect.
Section 2.12 Government Authorization. No material permit, concession, grant, franchise, licenses, or other governmental authorization or approval is necessary for the conduct of the business of Xxxxxxxx.
Section 2.13 Employees; Employee Benefit Plans.
2.13.1 Employees. At the Closing no present or former employee of Xxxxxxxx will have any material claim against Xxxxxxxx on account of or for (a) overtime pay, other than overtime pay for the payroll period ending on or after the Closing, (b) wages or salaries, or (C) vacations, time off or pay in lieu of vacation or time off, other than vacation or time off (or pay in lieu thereof) earned with respect to the current fiscal year of Xxxxxxxx. To the knowledge of the Xxxxxxxx, at the Closing no present or former employee of Xxxxxxxx will have any claim against Xxxxxxxx (whether under federal or state law, under any employee agreement or otherwise) on account of or for any violation of any law related to minimum wages or maximum hours of work.
2. Employee Benefit Plans. Xxxxxxxx has no employee benefit plan or arrangement, whether formal or informal, and whether legally binding or not, under which or to which it contributes to or for the benefit of its employees (including, without limitation, life insurance, hospitalization medical, dental, bonus, incentive, deferred compensation and similar plans, severance or termination pay, club memberships, and similar benefits and perquisites) (the "Plans"), except for a medical benefit plan that it provides for its employees.
3. Qualified Plans. Xxxxxxxx is not and has never been a party to any Plan which is an "employee pension benefit plan", as such terms defined in section 3 (2) of ERISA and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and Xxxxxxxx is not a party to a "multi-employer plan" as that term is defined in section 3 (37) of ERISA.
Section 2.14 Labor Matters.
1. No employees of Xxxxxxxx are currently represented by any labor union, nor is Xxxxxxxx a party to any collective bargaining agreement, and, to the knowledge of the Xxxxxxxx, there is no organizational effort presently being made or threatened by or on behalf of any labor union with respect to employees of Xxxxxxxx ;
2. To its knowledge Xxxxxxxx has substantially complied with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the regulations promulgated thereunder, and all other applicable laws respecting employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, and is not engaged in any unfair labor practice;
3. To the knowledge of Xxxxxxxx, there is no unfair labor practice compliant against Xxxxxxxx pending before the National Labor Relations Board or any comparable state agency;
4. There is no labor strike, dispute, slowdown, representation campaign or work stoppage actually pending or, to the knowledge of Xxxxxxxx, threatened against or affecting Xxxxxxxx; and
5. No grievance or arbitration proceeding is pending and no claim therefor has been asserted against Xxxxxxxx.
Section 2.15 Transactions with Related Parties. Xxxxxxxx is not a party to any material transaction or proposed transaction, including, without limitation, the leasing of property, the purchase or sale of raw materials or finished goods, or the furnishing of services, and Xxxxxxxx has not directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement or commitment which could result in it becoming obligated to provide funds in respect of or to guarantee or assume any debt or obligation of any director, officer or employee of Xxxxxxxx.
ARTICLE III
PLAN OF EXCHANGE
Section 3.01 The Exchange. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date (as defined in Section 3.02), Xxxxxxxx hereby agrees to assign, transfer, and deliver to American or it's subsidiary 51,000 shares of Common Stock of Xxxxxxxx representing at least fifty one percent (51%) of all shares outstanding of Xxxxxxxx and American subject to bank approval of collateral and guarantee agrees to acquire such shares on such date; by delivering in exchange therefor (1) $1,000,000 in cash to be paid to Xxxxxxxx at time of Final Closing of this transaction as per terms of this Agreement (2) a secured revolving or long term Line of Credit made available to Xxxxxxxx by American, and the assets of Xxxxxxxx in the amount of $2,000,000, and (3) American will deliver 145,000 restricted shares of American stock (72,500 shares for Xx. Xxxx and 72,500 shares for Xx. Xxxxxxx) for the purchase of their total ownership in Xxxxxxxx and its subsidiaries. The 145,000 restricted shares will have a third party guaranteed payment of $10.00 per share, on or before the end of three years from the date of closing.
Section 3.02 Closing. The closing ("Closing") of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be on _____________, at 9:00 a.m. or when the condition in Section 4.01 is satisfied, at the offices of Xxxxxxxx 00000 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 , Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 on __________, 2005 ("Closing Date").
Section 3.03 Closing Events. At the Closing, each of the respective parties hereto shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver (or shall cause to be executed, acknowledged, and delivered) any and all schedules or other instruments required by this Agreement to be so delivered at or prior to the Closing, together with such other items as may be reasonably requested by the parties hereto and their respective legal counsel in order to effectuate or evidence the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation:
1. American will deliver a secured loan commitment to Xxxxxxxx in the principal amount of $2,000,000 (terms of loan to be agreed upon).
2. Xxxxxxxx will deliver 51,000 shares as agreed in all terms described in this Agreement, said shares representing at least 51% of all shares outstanding of Xxxxxxxx.
3. The remaining 49,000 shares of stock will be issued to Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, said shares representing at least 49% of all of the shares of Xxxxxxxx.
4. American shall appoint two (2) new directors to the present Xxxxxxxx Board of Directors, in addition to the present director Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx for a new Board of Directors, which shall not exceed four (3) total directors. All other present directors shall resign at time of closing this transaction.
5. Xxxxxxxx shall deliver audited financial statements for the years ending 2003 and 2004. The audited Balance Sheet for 2004 and the Income Statement for 2004 should have a Net Worth and Revenues substantially in line with the Financial Statements hereby attached and made part of this contract.
6. Xxxxxxxx after closing agrees to pay a fee of $10,000 a month to American for consulting and management services.
7. Any and all Finders Fees or Consulting Agreements entered into by Xxxxxxxx must be paid at the closing by Xxxxxxxx.
ARTICLE IV
SPECIAL CONVENANTS
Section 4.01 Delivery of Books and Records. At the Closing, Xxxxxxxx shall deliver the originals of the corporate minute books, all shares of capital stock (in any form) outstanding, books of account, contracts, records, and all other books or documents now in Xxxxxxxx'; possession or its representatives to American.
Section 4.02 Third Party Consents and Certificates. Xxxxxxxx agrees to cooperate with American in order to obtain any required third party consents to this Agreement and the transactions herein and therein contemplated.
Section 4.03 Indemnification. Xxxxxxxx hereby agrees to indemnify American as of the date of execution of this Agreement against any loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense (including, but not limited to, any and all expense whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing, or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever), to which American may become subject arising out of or based on any inaccuracy appearing in this Agreement or misrepresentation made under this Agreement, provided that no indemnification shall be made if the misrepresentation results in damages not in excess of $5,000. The indemnification provided for in this paragraph shall survive the Closing and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 5.01 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, enforced, and construed under and in accordance with the laws of arbitration of the State of Texas without regard to any conflict of law provisions thereof. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.05 of this Agreement, any action brought between the parties may be brought and tried only in the stated or federal courts located in Xxxxxx County, Texas, and in no other place unless the parties expressly agree in writing to waive this requirement. Each party consents to jurisdiction in that location.
Section 5.02 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, this Agreement fully and completely expresses the agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. There is no other course of dealing, understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, written or oral, except as set forth herein.
Section 5.03 Survival; Termination. The representations, warranties, and covenants of the respective parties shall survive the Closing Date and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated for a period of one year from the Closing Date.
Section 5.04 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall be but a single instrument.
Section 5.05 Finders and /or Consulting Fee Agreement. All finders and/or consulting fees will be paid by Xxxxxxxx at the time of closing.
Section 5.06 Arbitration. All claims, disputes, controversies, differences or other matters in question arising out of the terms of this Agreement, including any exhibits thereto, shall be settled finally, completely and conclusively by arbitration in Houston, Xxxxxx County, Texas, in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "Rules"). In the arbitration proceeding Xxxxxxxx shall select one arbitrator, American shall select one arbitrator and the two arbitrators so selected shall select a third arbitrator. Should one party fail to select an arbitrator within ten (10) business days after notice of the appointed of an arbitrator by the other party or should the two arbitrators selected by the Xxxxxxxx and American fail to select an arbitrator within ten (10) business days after the date of the appointment of the last of such two arbitrators any person sitting as a Judge of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, upon application of the Xxxxxxxx or American shall appoint an arbitrator to fill such space with the same force and effect as though such arbitrator had been appointed in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence of this Section 5.05. Arbitration shall be initiated by written demand by the party seeking arbitration. This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable only in the District Court of Xxxxxx County, Texas. A decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all parties, and judgement may be entered thereon in the District Court of Xxxxxx County, Texas, to enforce such decision and the benefits thereof. Notwithstanding any of the above, this transaction shall not be considered closed until such time that all legally binding documents and all audited financials are finished and accepted by American and Xxxxxxxx.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, hereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
| Xxxxxxxx Technical Services, Inc., a Texas corporation | American International Industries, Inc., a Nevada corporation |
| Signature: ___________________ | Signature: ___________________ |
| Title: ___________________ | Title: ___________________ |
Agreed and Accepted:
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Xx. Xxxx Xxxx
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Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
