EXHIBIT 10.8
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
by and between
EXTERRA ENERGY INC.
as Buyer
and
ROYALCO OIL & GAS CORPORATION
as Seller
Dated: March 13, 2009
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
THIS EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made this 13th day of
March, 2009 (the "Effective Date"), by and between EXTERRA ENERGY, INC., a
Nevada corporation ("Exterra"), and ROYALCO OIL & GAS CORPORATION, a Texas
corporation ("Royalco").
Recitals:
WHEREAS, Exterra is an oil and gas acquisition, exploration and
development company in the central and northern areas of Texas;
WHEREAS, Royalco is an oil and gas company focusing on the acquisition,
development and operation of various oil and gas xxxxx the majority of which are
in central Texas and the surrounding areas (the "Business");
WHEREAS, in 2007, Stockhome Trading Corporation leased to Triad Rovan
Services LP ("TRS"), under a 99 year lease (the "Lease"), the rights to drill
and maintain a saltwater disposal well (the "Well") on approximately thirteen
(13) acres of land situated in Xxxxxxx County, Texas (the "Property"), in order
to dispose of salt water through the Well, and to reproduce or process fresh
water for resale;
WHEREAS, in 2008, TRS conveyed 50% of all of its rights and interest in
the Lease to Royalco under that certain Service Agreement dated April 18, 2008
(the "Services Agreement") and Royalco began operation of the Well; and
WHEREAS, Exterra and Royalco now desire to exchange with each other, on
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Shares (as defined
herein), on one hand, with the right to receive consideration from Royalco in an
amount equivalent to 25% of the operating revenues actually received by Royalco,
as determined on the cash basis of accounting, in connection with the Lease (the
"Profits Interest"), on the other hand.
Agreement
NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
respective covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained
herein, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
EXCHANGE OF PROFITS INTEREST
AND SHARES
1.1 Exchange. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
and in reliance upon the representations, warranties and covenants contained
herein, Royalco and Exterra hereby exchange the Profits Interest for the Shares
on the Effective Date, such that Royalco hereby sells and transfers the Profits
Interests to Exterra and Exterra hereby sells and transfers the Shares to
Royalco and each hereby acquires and accepts the other (the "Transaction"). For
purposes of this Agreement, the term "Shares" means, 44,343,451 shares of its
common stock, $0.001 par value per share of Exterra (the "Shares"). On the
Effective Date, Exterra will deliver to Royalco original executed stock
certificate(s) representing the Shares, and such other documents as Royalco may
reasonably request in order to consummate the Transaction. Similarly, on the
Effective Date, Royalco will deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Exterra such
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documents as Exterra may reasonably request to evidence Exterra's right to the
Profits Interest. Exterra acknowledges and agrees that no interests, rights or
otherwise in or to the Services Agreement, the Lease or the Well are transferred
by this Section 1.1 and that the sole right acquired by Exterra under this
Section 1.1 is the Profits Interests.
1.2 Option. Beginning on the Settlement Date, and continuing thereafter
for a period of one-hundred eighty days (180) (the "Option Period"), Exterra has
the right (the "Option"), but not the obligation, to purchase from Royalco, and
Royalco (if exercised by Exterra), has the obligation to sell, assign and
transfer, upon delivery of a written notice by Exterra to Royalco during the
Option Period, stating its intent to exercise the Option (the "Notice"), 25% of
all of Royalco's right, title and interest in and to the Lease, including but
not limited to those rights of Royalco under the Services Agreement (the "Option
Rights"). The "Settlement Date" is the date on which Royalco fully and finally,
including all potential appeals, settles its current litigation styled Royalco
Oil & Gas Corporation v. Stockhome Trading Corporation, including all counter
claims, cross claims and derivative claims (collectively the "Stockhome
Dispute"), such that the settlement provides that Royalco retain or be awarded
ongoing development or management rights, or both, with respect to the Well and
the Lease. Royalco must provide written notice to Exterra within five (5) days
of the Settlement Date that such matter is fully and finally settled. The
purchase price payable by Exterra to Royalco for the Option Rights is $100.00
cash, payable at the time the Notice is delivered to Royalco. Royalco may not
voluntarily transfer or assign all or any portion of the Option Rights until the
date next following the end of the Option Period. In the event that the
Stockhome Dispute does not result in Royalco retaining or being awarded ongoing
development and management rights in and to the Lease and Well, then the Option
Rights will be replaced with alternative assets of Royalco, having a value
approximately equivalent to the value of the Option Rights, as is mutually
agreeable between Exterra and Royalco.
1.3 Other Actions. Each of the parties hereto will their respective
commercially reasonable efforts to (a) take, or cause to be taken, all actions,
(b) do, or cause to be done, all things, and (c) execute and deliver all such
documents; instruments and other papers, as in each case may be necessary,
proper or advisable under applicable laws, or reasonably required to in order to
carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and to consummate and make
effective the Transaction.
1.4 Payments and Reports. Following the Effective Date, Royalco will
deliver Profits Interest payments to Exterra on a quarterly basis, within twenty
(20) days following the last day of each calendar quarter, beginning for the
quarter ending March 31, 2009. Each payment will be accompanied by a written
report showing the prior quarter's receipts and expenses in connection with the
Lease and the Well, paid or incurred by Royalco.
ARTICLE II.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY ROYALCO
Royalco hereby represents and warrants to Exterra as of the Effective
Date, the following:
2.1 Organization of Royalco. Royalco is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas and
is duly qualified or licensed to do business in each jurisdiction in which the
nature and scope of the Business requires such qualification. Royalco has all
requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties
and to carry on the Business as it is now being conducted.
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2.2 Authorization; Validity of Agreement. Royalco has the requisite
capacity and authority to execute, delivery and perform this Agreement and to
consummate the Transaction. This Agreement has been duly executed, authorized
and delivered by Royalco and is a valid and binding obligation of Royalco,
enforceable against Royalco in accordance with its terms, except as such
enforceability may be subject to or limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of
creditors' rights generally. Until such time as Exterra exercise the Option,
Exterra disclaims any direct interest in the Lease or the Well, and its sole
rights will be to receive payment of the Profits Interest.
2.3 Independent Investigation. Royalco hereby represents and warrants
to Exterra that: (a) Royalco has had an opportunity to review all such
information about Exterra and the Shares as it desires and to ask questions and
receive answers about Exterra, and that (b) except as set forth herein, no
warranties or representations have been made by Exterra with respect to the
value of the Shares, and the actual value of the Shares may be more or less than
the Profits Interest and Option being transferred to Exterra pursuant to this
Agreement.
2.4 Litigation. To Royalco's Knowledge, other than as set forth on
Schedule 2.4, there is no action, suit, investigation or proceeding filed,
initiated or pending, involving Royalco, that in any way may affect Royalco or
the Transaction, by or before any Governmental Entity or arbitration panel or
any other Person.
2.5 Taxes. Royalco, to its Knowledge, has (a) duly and timely filed
with the Internal Revenue Service or other applicable Governmental Entity
(collectively, "Taxing Authorities") all Tax Returns (as defined below) that are
required to be filed by it or that include or relate to Royalco, its income,
assets or business, which Tax Returns are true, correct and complete, and (b)
duly and timely paid in full, or recorded a provision for such payment on the
books and records of Royalco, as applicable, for the payment of, all Taxes (as
defined below) for which Royalco is or may be liable. There is no Lien for Taxes
upon any property of Royalco.
2.6 No Brokers. Exterra will not incur any liability for any financial
advisory fees, brokerage fees, commissions or finders' fees due or claimed to be
due to any broker, finder, agent, representative, consultant, or similar person
retained by or whose claims arise from contact with Royalco or any affiliates of
Royalco, as a result of the Transaction.
ARTICLE III.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF EXTERRA
Exterra represents and warrants to Royalco as of the Effective Date,
the following:
3.1 Organization of Exterra. Exterra is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Nevada and
is duly qualified or licensed to do business in each jurisdiction in which the
nature and scope of the business requires such qualification. Exterra has all
requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties
and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
3.2 Authorization; Validity of Agreement. Exterra has the requisite
corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. No other proceedings,
consents or actions on the part of Exterra are necessary to authorize the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Exterra and the
consummation of the Transaction. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Exterra and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery of
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this Agreement by Royalco, is a valid and binding obligation of Exterra
enforceable against Exterra in accordance with its terms, except as such
enforceability may be subject to or limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, or other similar laws, now or hereafter in effect,
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally.
3.3 No Violations; Consents and Approvals. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Exterra does not, and the consummation by
Exterra of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, (a) violate any
provision of the certificated of formation or bylaws of Exterra, (b) result in a
violation or breach of, or constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation
or acceleration) under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any
material note, bond, mortgage, indenture, guarantee, other evidence of
indebtedness, license, contract, agreement or other instrument to which Exterra
is a party or by which Exterra or any of its properties or assets may be bound
or otherwise subject, or (c) violate any order, writ, judgment, injunction,
decree, law, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Exterra, or any of its
properties or assets.
3.4 Well and Lease. Exterra acknowledges and agrees that except as
expressly stated in this Agreement, the Profits Interests and Option Rights are
being sold and transferred to Exterra "as-is" and "with all faults," and Royalco
makes no representations, warranties or covenants regarding the operations or
conditions of the Well, the Lease, the Property; the Stockhome Dispute, or the
Profits Interests. Exterra has had an opportunity to review all such information
about Royalco as it desires and to ask questions and receive answers of Royalco
and is satisfied with its responses. Exterra has had an opportunity discuss this
Agreement with an attorney of Exterra's selection. No warranties or
representations have been made by Royalco with respect to the value of the Well,
the Lease or the Profits Interests and the actual value of the Profits Interest
and the Option may be more or less than the value of the Shares being
transferred to Royalco pursuant to this Agreement. Exterra is relying on its own
evaluation of the value of the Profits Interests, as well as the underlying Well
and Lease, and the costs of completion of each. Specifically, Exterra has
relying on that certain third-party correspondence of Xxxxxxxxx Consulting,
attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A (the "Xxxxxxxxx Estimate"). Exterra
acknowledges and agrees that Royalco has made no representations regarding the
accuracy of the Caruthers Estimate and that any weight placed on the relevance
and value of the Xxxxxxxxx Estimate is undertaken at Exterra's sole risk and
discretion.
3.5 Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of buyer consists of
75,000,000 shares of common stock .001 par value per share (the "Common Stock"),
of which 30,656,549 shares of Common Stock are issued and outstanding prior to
giving effect to the Transaction. There are no options, warrants, preferred
shares or another other securities convertible into Common Stock granted, issued
or promised. All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of Exterra have been
validly issued, and are fully paid and nonassessable and free of preemptive
rights. No shares of capital stock of Exterra were issued in violation of any
preemptive rights, rights of first refusal or similar rights. None of the
outstanding equity securities or other securities of Exterra was issued in
violation of the Securities Act.
3.6 Shares. When the Transaction is consummated according to the terms
and conditions described in this Agreement, all right, title and interest in and
to the Shares will vest in ROYALCO and ROYALCO will receive good and marketable
title to the Shares without lien, claim or encumbrance, except as set forth in
the Securities Act and under applicable state or federal securities laws, and
the Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable. Exterra will file, on a timely basis, all required Exchange Act
reports, and comply with the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section
15(d) of the Exchange Act or Exterra will maintain current public information at
all times as is required under Rule 144(c) of the Securities Act.
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3.7 Public Filings / Absence of Certain Changes. All information
contained in those reports and filings made by Exterra with the Securities and
Exchange Commission were true and correct when made. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.7 hereto, since May 31, 2008, Exterra has not: (a) suffered any
Material Adverse Effect in its financial condition, assets, liabilities or
business; (b) contracted for or paid any capital expenditure in excess of
$50,000 or contracted for or paid more than $50,000 for all capital expenditures
to any Person or any Affiliate of any such Person; (c) incurred any indebtedness
for borrowed money, issued or sold any debt securities, or maintained the aging
of its accounts payable other than (i) in the ordinary course of it's business
consistent with prior practices, (ii) in connection with the purchase of a
capital asset for which all of the proceeds of such borrowed money were applied,
or (iii) agreed to do any of the foregoing; (d) mortgaged, pledged or subjected
to any Lien, lease, or other charge or encumbrance any of Exterra's properties
or assets or agreed to do any of the foregoing; (e) suffered any damage or
destruction to or loss of any assets (whether or not covered by insurance) that
could or does materially and adversely affect its business; (f) acquired or
disposed of any assets or incurred any liabilities or obligations or agreed to
do any of the foregoing, except in the ordinary course of Exterra's business
consistent with prior practice; (g) accelerated any item of income or gain into
the period prior to the Effective Date, or deferred any item of expense or loss
into the period after the Effective Date, and such acceleration or deferral is
not made in the ordinary course of Exterra's business consistent with Exterra's
treatment of such items in prior periods; (h) lost or terminated any full-time
employees, consultants, agents, representatives, customers or suppliers that
could or does materially and adversely affect its business or assets; (i)
increased or agreed to increase the compensation of any consultant, agent,
representative or employee, except in the ordinary course of the business
consistent with prior practice; (j) formed or acquired or disposed of any
interest in any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other Person; (k)
entered into any employment, compensation, consulting or collective bargaining
agreement with any Person or group, or modified or amended the terms of any such
existing agreement or agreed to do any of the foregoing; or (l) been notified
that it is a responsible party or potentially responsible party in connection
with any federal or state "Superfund" site or with respect to any environmental
law, liable or responsible (or potentially liable or responsible) for clean up,
capping, or remediation of an environmental matters.
3.8 Litigation. There is no action, suit, or proceeding pending or, to
the Knowledge of Exterra, threatened, which in any way involves or affects
Exterra, by or before any court, governmental entity or arbitration panel or any
other Person.
3.9 Ability to Evaluate Investment. Exterra is able to evaluate the
merits and risks of an investment in the Profits Interest and the Option Right
by reason of Exterra's knowledge and experience in similar business matters.
Exterra acknowledges receipt of (1) a copy of Plaintiff's Original Petition and
Application for Temporary Injunction, and related pleadings in connection with
that certain disputed matter styled: Royalco Oil & Gas Corporation v. Stockhome
Trading Corporation; and (2) a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Xxxxxx Xxxxx,
in his status as the CEO of Royalco, from K. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, of Miller, Keffer,
Bullock, Pedigo, LLC, evaluating Royalco's legal position in the Stockhome
Dispute. Exterra acknowledges and agrees that Royalco makes no representations
or warranties regarding the likely outcome of the Stockhome Dispute and that an
unfavorable result could have a material adverse effect on the value of the
Profits Interests and the Option Rights.
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3.10 Broker or Finders Fees. Royalco will not incur any liability for
any financial advisory fees, brokerage fees, commissions or finders' fees due or
claimed to be due to any broker, finder, agent, representative, consultant, or
similar person retained by or whose claims arise from contact with a Exterra, or
any affiliates of Exterra, as a result of the closing of the Transaction.
ARTICLE IV.
INDEMNIFICATION; REMEDIES
4.1 Survival; Right to Indemnification. All representations,
warranties, covenants and obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement
and in any document or instrument executed and delivered in connection herewith
will survive the Effective Date, regardless of any investigation made by the
parties hereto. This Section 4.1 shall have no effect upon any other obligation
of the parties hereto, whether to be performed before or after the Effective
Date. The right to indemnification, payment of Damages (as defined in Section
4.2), or other remedy based on any representation, warranty, covenant or
obligation of a party hereunder are not be affected by any investigation
conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or capable of being
acquired) at any time, whether before or after the Effective Date, with respect
to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation,
warranty, covenant or obligation.
4.2 Indemnification by Royalco. Royalco hereby indemnifies and holds
harmless Exterra and its successors, heirs, assigns, officers, owners, employees
and representatives (collectively, the "Exterra Indemnified Persons") for, and
will pay to Exterra Indemnified Persons, the amount of, any loss, liability,
claim, damage (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential
damages), cost, expense (including; without limitation, interest, penalties,
costs of investigation and defense and the reasonable fees and expenses of
attorneys and other professional experts) or diminution of value, whether or not
involving a third-party claim (collectively, "Damages"), directly or indirectly
arising from, attributable to or in connection with the Stockhome Dispute, any
representation or warranty made by Royalco in this Agreement that is, as of the
Effective Date, false or inaccurate, or any breach of, or misrepresentation with
respect to, any such representation or warranty, or any breach by Royalco of any
covenant, agreement or obligation of Royalco contained in this Agreement.
4.3 Indemnification by Exterra. Exterra hereby indemnifies and holds
harmless Royalco and its successors, heirs, assigns, officers, owners, employees
and representatives (collectively, the "Royalco Indemnified Persons") for, and
will pay to Royalco Indemnified Persons the amount of, any Damages, directly or
indirectly arising from, attributable to or in connection with any
representation or warranty made by Exterra in this Agreement that is, as of the
Effective Date, false or inaccurate, or any breach of, or misrepresentation with
respect to, any such representation or warranty, or any breach by Exterra of any
covenant, agreement or obligation of Exterra contained in this Agreement.
4.4 Time Limitations. Royalco shall have no liability for
indemnification with respect to any representation or warranty unless, on or
before the first (1st) anniversary date of the Effective Date, Exterra notifies
Royalco of a claim specifying the basis thereof in reasonable detail to the
extent then known by Exterra.
4.5 Limitations on Amount. Royalco shall have no liability for
indemnification with respect to the matters described in Section 4.2 until the
total of all Damages with respect to such matters exceeds $50,000 (the
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"Deductible Amount"), and then only to the extent such indemnified Damages
exceed the Deductible Amount. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding,
Royalco's aggregate liability with respect to Damages may not exceed $500,000.
4.6 Procedure for Indemnification--Third Party Claims.
(a) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under Section
4.2 or 4.3 of written notice (the "Notice of Claim") of the commencement of any
action, suit or proceeding against it, or written threat thereof, such
indemnified party will, if a claim is to be made against an indemnifying party
under either of said sections, as applicable, give notice to the indemnifying
party of the commencement of such action, suit or proceeding. The indemnified
party shall furnish to the indemnifying party in reasonable detail such
information as the indemnified party may have with respect to such
indemnification claims (including copies of any summons, complaint or other
pleading which may have been served on it and any written claim, demand,
invoice, billing or other document evidencing or assenting the same). Subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 4.4, no failure or delay by the indemnified
party in the performance of the foregoing shall reduce or otherwise affect the
obligation of the indemnifying party to indemnify and hold the indemnified party
harmless except to the extent that such failure or delay shall have materially
and adversely affected the indemnifying party's ability to defend against,
settle or satisfy any action, suit or proceeding the claim for which the
indemnified party is entitled to indemnification hereunder.
(b) If the claim or demand set forth in the Notice of Claim given
by the indemnified party is a claim or demand asserted by a third party, the
indemnifying party has thirty (30) days after the Date of Notice of Claim to
notify the indemnified party in writing of its election to defend such third
party claim or demand on behalf of the indemnified party (the "Notice Period ");
provided, however, that the indemnified party is authorized to file any motion,
answer or other pleading which it deems necessary or appropriate to protect its
interests during the Notice Period. If the indemnifying party elects to defend
such third party claim or demand, the indemnified party shall make available to
the indemnifying party and its agents and representatives all records and other
materials which are reasonably required in the defense of such third party claim
or demand and shall otherwise cooperate (at the sole cost and expense of the
indemnifying party) with, and assist (at the sole cost and expense of the
indemnifying party) the indemnifying party in the defense of, such third party
claim or demand, and so long as the indemnifying party is diligently defending
such third party claim in good faith, the indemnified party shall not pay,
settle or compromise such third party claim or demand. The indemnified party has
the right to employ counsel separate from counsel employed by the indemnifying
party in any such action and to participate therein, but the fees and expenses
of such counsel will be at the indemnified party's own expense, unless (a) the
employment thereof has been specifically authorized by the indemnifying party,
(b) such indemnified party will have been advised by counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the indemnifying party that there may be one or more legal
defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those
available to the indemnifying party and in the reasonable judgment of such
counsel it is advisable for such Indemnified Party to employ separate counsel,
or (c) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such action
and employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, in which
case the fees will be paid by the indemnifying party. If the indemnifying party
assumed the defense of any claim or proceeding in accordance with this Section
4.6, the indemnifying party will be authorized to consent to a settlement of, or
the entry of any judgment arising from, any such claim or proceeding, with the
prior written consent of such indemnified party, not to be unreasonably
withheld; provided, however, that the indemnifying party is not authorized to
encumber any of the assets of any indemnified party or to agree to any
restriction that would apply to any indemnified party or to its conduct of
business; and provided further, that a condition to any such settlement is a
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complete release of such indemnified party and its affiliates, directors,
officers, employees and agents with respect to such claim, including any
reasonably foreseeable collateral consequences thereof.
If the indemnifying party does not elect to defend such third party
claim or demand or does not defend such third party claim or demand in good
faith, the indemnified party shall have the right, in addition to any other
right or remedy it may have hereunder at the indemnifying party's expense, to
defend such third party claim or demand. The failure of the indemnified party to
notify the indemnifying party as provided herein will not relieve the
indemnifying party of its obligations hereunder except to the extent that the
indemnifying party is actually prejudiced by such failure to notify.
(c) The term "Date of Notice of Claim" shall mean the date the
Notice of Claim is effective pursuant to Section 4.4 of this Agreement.
4.7 Procedure for Indemnification--Other Claims. A claim for
indemnification for any matter not involving a third-party claim may be asserted
by notice to the party from whom indemnification is sought.
4.8 Exclusive Remedies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, the remedies provided in this Article IV are the exclusive
remedies of the parties to this Agreement for breach of any representations,
warranties, covenants or agreement in this Agreement and limit any other
remedies that may be available to any indemnified party.
ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Dispute Resolution. In the case of any dispute, controversy or
claim between or among the parties to this Agreement or the Transaction, except
for disputes related to obtaining the equitable remedies of specific
performance, an injunction or a restraining order (a "Dispute"), the parties
will use the procedures set forth in this Article V, in lieu of any party
pursuing other available remedies and as the sole remedy, to resolve the
Dispute. Any Dispute will be settled by arbitration before three arbitrators
(unless the parties agree to a smaller number) in accordance with the rules of
the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") then in effect and as modified by
this Article V or by further agreement of the parties. In addition to what is
allowed by the rules of the AAA, discovery may be conducted according to the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, to be enforced by the AAA, and if necessary,
by a court having jurisdiction. Any such arbitration will be conducted in Xxxxxx
county, Texas, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The arbitrators will have
no authority to award punitive damages or any other damages not measured by the
prevailing party's actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling,
finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The arbitrators will have the authority to award to the prevailing
party its attorneys' fees and costs incurred in any arbitration. Absent any such
award, each party will bear its own costs incurred in the arbitration. If any
party hereto refuses to submit to arbitration any Dispute required to be
submitted to arbitration pursuant to this Section 5.1, and instead commences any
other proceeding, including, without limitation, litigation (except to the
extent otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement), then the party who seeks
enforcement of the obligation to arbitrate will be entitled to its attorneys'
fees and costs incurred in any such proceeding.
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5.2 Certain Definitions:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person or
group of affiliated Persons directly or indirectly controlling (including
without limitation all directors and executive officers of such Person),
controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such Person.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any
successor law, and regulations and rules issued pursuant to that Act or any
successor law, or any other legal requirement.
"Governmental Entity" means any legislature, agency, bureau, branch,
department, division, commission, court, tribunal, magistrate, justice, multi
national organization, quasi governmental body, or other similar recognized
organization or body of any federal, state, county, municipal, local, or foreign
government or other similar recognized organization or body exercising similar
powers or authority.
"Knowledge" whether capitalized or not, means the actual awareness of
such fact or matter of a Person, without investigation or inquiry. A business
entity will have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if any duly
elected officer or other individual person changed with monitoring such
particular facts, of such business entity has actual awareness of such fact or
matter.
"Lien" means any mortgage, lien, pledge, claim, charge, security
interest or encumbrance or any kind, including without limitation the interest
of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease
obligation or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to create or
grant any of the foregoing.
"Material Adverse Change (or Effect)" means, taken in the aggregate, a
material adverse change (or effect) on the Shares or the results of operations,
financial condition, or reasonable prospects of the business of Exterra.
"Person" means an individual, a trust, an estate, a partnership, an
association, a company, a limited liability company, a corporation, a sole
proprietorship, a professional corporation, a professional association or any
other entity.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933 or any successor law,
and regulations and rules issued pursuant to that Act or any successor law, or
any other legal requirement.
"Tax" means any tax (including any income tax, capital gains tax,
value-added tax, sales tax, property tax, gift tax, or estate tax), levy,
assessment, tariff, duty (including any customs duty), deficiency, or other fee,
and any related charge or amount (including any fine, penalty, interest, or
addition to tax), imposed, assessed, or collected by or under the authority of
any governmental body or payable pursuant to any tax-sharing agreement or any
other contract relating to the sharing or payment of any such tax, levy,
assessment, tariff, duty, deficiency, or fee.
"Tax Return" means any return (including any information return),
report, statement, schedule, notice, form, or other document or information
filed with or submitted to, or required to be filed with or submitted to, any
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governmental body in connection with the determination, assessment, collection,
or payment of any Tax or in connection with the administration, implementation,
or enforcement of or compliance with any legal requirement relating to any Tax.
5.3 Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise contemplated by, or
expressly provided for in, this Agreement, all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expenses. The
prevailing party in any arbitration or other legal proceeding hereunder or under
any agreement executed pursuant hereto will, however, be entitled to recover its
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.
5.4 Post Closing Covenants.
(a) Books and Records. For a period of four (4) years following the
Effective Date, Exterra shall provide Royalco and its representatives reasonable
access during normal business hours and upon three (3) days' prior written
notice to Exterra to those books and records of Royalco relating to the Well and
the Lease, solely for the purpose of allowing and assisting Royalco to prepare
its tax returns and respond to litigation and other disputes involving the Well,
the Lease or the Profits Interests. In addition, Exterra will, upon reasonable
request of Royalco, furnish to Royalco copies of any such books or records.
(b) Assistance. Following the Effective Date, upon Exterra's
reasonable request and at Exterra's expense, Royalco will provide assistance to
Exterra and Exterra's representatives in connection with the Stockhome Dispute.
5.5 Amendments. This Agreement can be amended, supplemented or
modified, any provision hereof may be waived, only by a written instrument
making specific reference to this Agreement signed by the party against whom the
same is sought to be enforced.
5.6 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed given upon (a) transmitter's confirmation of a
receipt of a facsimile transmission, (b) confirmed delivery by a standard
overnight carrier or when delivered by hand or (c) the expiration of five
business days after the day when mailed in the United States by certified or
registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed at the following addresses (or at
such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice)
(a) if to Royalco, to:
RoyalCo Oil & Gas Corporation
Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, CEO_____
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Facsimile: (817-599-5756)W
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With a copy to:
K. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, LLC
0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
(b) if to Exterra, to:
Exterra Energy Inc.
Attn: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, CEO
0000 Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
with copies to:
000-000-0000
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
5.7 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.
5.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall
be considered one and the same Agreement. A photocopy or facsimile signature of
a party hereto has the same force and effect as an original signature of such
party.
5.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the Schedules and
Exhibits hereto) and the agreements and documents delivered pursuant to this
Agreement, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and collectively supersede all other prior or
contemporaneous negotiations, commitments, agreements and understandings
(whether written or oral), between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof.
5.10 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of
this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority
to be invalid, void, unenforceable or against its regulatory policy, the
remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired
or invalidated.
5.11 Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the
benefit of and be enforceable by, the parties and their respective successors
and assigns.
5.12 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas applicable to agreements made
and to be performed entirely in that state, without giving effect to any choice
or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Texas or any other
jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction
other than the State of Texas.
5.13 Jurisdiction. The parties agree to submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the State Courts of Texas in Xxxxxx County regarding any dispute
arising under this Agreement.
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5.14 Multiple 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 a single agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the date first written above.
BUYER:
EXTERRA ENERGY, INC.
a Nevada corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxxx Xxxxx, CEO
SELLER:
ROYALCO OIL & GAS CORPORATION
a Texas corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxxx Xxxxx, CEO
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EXHIBIT A
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Xxxxxxxxx Estimate
Exhibit A
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SCHEDULE 2.4
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Royalco Litigation
Royalco Oil & Gas Corporation v. Stockhome Trading Corporation, cause no.
C2008-00586, filed October 20, 2008 in the District Court of Xxxxxxx County,
Texas 249th Judicial District.
Schedule 2.4
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SCHEDULE 3.7
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Absence of Changes
Schedule 3.7
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