Exhibit 1.9 MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of March 7, 1997, by and between Natural Wonders, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Natural Wonders"), and What A World!, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("WAW"). WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered...Management Agreement • May 1st, 1997 • What a World Inc/De/ • Retail-retail stores, nec • Delaware
Exhibit 4.9 NON COMPETITION AGREEMENT This Non Competition Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of March , 1997 is entered into between Natural Wonders, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Buyer") and [ ] of [ ] (the "Individual") with reference to...Non Competition Agreement • May 1st, 1997 • What a World Inc/De/ • Retail-retail stores, nec • California
to employ, solicit or entice away from the Buyer any person who to Individual's knowledge after due inquiry, is an employee of the Buyer, either at present or at any time in the future. 4. The Individual acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement is likely to result in irreparable and unreasonable harm to the Buyer, and that injunctive relief, as well as damages, would be appropriate. If the Individual breaches this Agreement, the Individual shall be liable for all legal fees and costs incurred by the Buyer to enforce this Agreement or pursue remedies arising as a result of such breach. 5. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Buyer and its successors and assigns. 6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and to be wholly performed in the State of California. 7. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, it shall be adjusted rather than
FORM OF STOCKHOLDER LOCK-UP AGREEMENT] AGREEMENT, dated March , 1997, between Natural Wonders, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and , a stockholder (the "Holder") of What A World!, Inc. (the "Corporation"). In order to induce the Buyer to...Stockholder Lock-Up Agreement • May 1st, 1997 • What a World Inc/De/ • Retail-retail stores, nec
