RESCISSION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
THIS RESCISSION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), dated as of
February 12, 2008, is entered into by and among Universal Travel Group
("Universal"), Shenzhen Yu Xxx Xx Aviation Service Company Limited, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Universal ("Shenzhen" and, together with Universal, the
"Universal Parties"), Tianjin Golden Dragon International Travel Service Co.,
Ltd. ("Golden Dragon") and the shareholders of Golden Dragon that are signatory
hereto (the "Shareholders" and, together with Golden Dragon, the "Golden Dragon
Parties"). Universal, Shenzhen, Golden Dragon and the Shareholders may also be
referred to herein as the "Parties").
Background:
A. On October 17, 2007 ("Execution Date"), Universal, Shenzhen, Golden
Dragon and the Shareholders executed an agreement (the "Share Exchange
Agreement") pursuant to which Shenzhen acquired (the "Acquisition") from the
Shareholders 90% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Golden Dragon
(the "Golden Dragon Shares") in exchange for an aggregate of 1,053,800 shares of
Universal's common stock (the "Universal Shares") plus promissory notes made by
Universal in favor of the Shareholders in aggregate principal amount of
$3,600,000 USD (the "Notes"), which Universal Shares and Notes were based upon a
$7,889,000 USD valuation of Golden Dragon (the "Valuation").
B. During the period from the Execution Date through December 2, 2007, the
Shareholders and Golden Dragon provided information to Universal regarding
Golden Dragon's operations.
C. On December 3, 2007 (the "Closing Date"), the Acquisition was
consummated (the "Closing").
D. Since the Closing Date, Universal Travel has learned additional
information which caused it to conclude that Golden Dragon's operations are not
a good fit with those of Universal Travel and Golden Dragon and the Shareholders
agree with such conclusion.
E. The parties hereto have determined that, in light of such developments
since the Closing Date, it is in their respective best interests to enter into
this Agreement providing for the complete rescission of the Stock Exchange
Agreement and the Notes and any other agreement of document entered into in
connection therewith (the "Transaction Documents") and the Acquisition and any
and all other transactions contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents,
including (without limitation) the return by Shenzhen to the Shareholders of all
Golden Dragon Shares, and the return by the Shareholders to Universal of all
Universal Shares and the Notes, and in connection therewith to agree to the
release provisions set forth herein.
F. All corporate action has been taken and all necessary consents obtained
by each of Universal, Shenzhen and Golden Dragon regarding the terms of this
Agreement, including (without limitation) the Rescission, the nullification of
the Notes, the cancellation of any certificates representing Universal Shares
that may have been issued to the Shareholders, and the cancellation of any
certificates representing Golden Dragon Shares that may have been issued to
Universal.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual
promises and covenants described in this Agreement, and other good and valuable
consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Stipulation. Each of the Parties hereto stipulates to the accuracy and
truthfulness of the facts recited in Paragraphs A. through F. above, and each
hereby restates the same in their entirety incorporating them thereby into the
terms of this Agreement.
2. Rescission. Effective immediately, and without any further act required
by any person: (a) the Stock Exchange Agreement and the Notes and any other
Transaction Documents are each hereby rescinded in their entirety and are and
shall be deemed nullified and voided, (b) the Acquisition is and shall be deemed
rescinded, and each other transaction contemplated or purported to have been
effected by any Transaction Document is and shall be deemed rescinded, and (c)
each and every other obligation provided in any Transaction Document that may
have survived the Closing is and shall be deemed to be rescinded in their
entirety and unenforceable in all respects (the "Rescission").
3. Effect of the Rescission. The effect of the Rescission shall be to
place the Parties in the same positions (relative to the Transaction Documents
and Acquisition and any other transaction contemplated thereby) in which they
were immediately prior to the Closing.
4. The Notes. Without limiting the generality of Section 2 or 3 above,
each Shareholder hereby acknowledges and agrees that as a result of the
Rescission, each Note issued in favor of such Shareholder by Universal is hereby
cancelled, nullified and voided in its entirety and the same is not and shall
not be enforceable by such Shareholder against Universal, Shenzhen or any other
person.
5. The Universal Shares.
(a) Without limiting the generality of Section 2 or 3 above, Xuetian
Yuan and Xxxxxx Xxxx each hereby acknowledges and agrees that as a result of the
Rescission, the 537,438 Universal Shares and 516,362 Universal Shares issued or
to be issued to them, respectively, in connection with the Closing are hereby
cancelled in their entirety. All such Universal Shares shall, effective
immediately with the execution hereof, be deemed to be treasury shares of
Universal in which neither Shareholder has any right, title or interest.
(b) Xuetian Yuan and Xxxxxx Xxxx each hereby represents that (i)
neither of them has (A) sold or hypothecated or otherwise pledged, transferred
or encumbered, or (B) promised to sell or hypothecate or otherwise pledge,
transfer or encumber, or (C) entered into any agreement or other arrangement,
contingent or otherwise, regarding the sale or hypothecation or other pledge,
transfer or encumbrance, of any of the Universal Shares, and (ii) neither has
granted any proxy or other voting right to any person with respect to any of the
Universal Shares.
(c) Xuetian Yuan and Xxxxxx Xxxx each hereby warrants that any and
all filing obligations that either of them may have with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to the Universal Shares shall be complied with
on a timely basis.
5. The Golden Dragon Shares.
(a) Without limiting the generality of Section 2 or 3 above,
Shenzhen hereby acknowledges and agrees that as a result of the Rescission, the
Golden Dragon Shares issued to Shenzhen in connection with the Closing are
hereby cancelled in their entirety. All such Golden Dragon Shares shall,
effective immediately with the execution hereof, be deemed to be treasury shares
of Golden Dragon in which neither Shenzhen nor Universal has any right, title or
interest.
(b) Shenzhen and Universal each hereby represents that (i) neither
of them has (A) sold or hypothecated or otherwise pledged, transferred or
encumbered, or (B) promised to sell or hypothecate or otherwise pledge, transfer
or encumber, or (C) entered into any agreement or other arrangement, contingent
or otherwise, regarding the sale or hypothecation or other pledge, transfer or
encumbrance, of any of the Golden Dragon Shares, and (ii) neither has granted
any proxy or other voting right to any person with respect to any of the Golden
Dragon Shares.
6. Liabilities of Golden Dragon. Each of the Shareholders and Golden
Dragon hereby acknowledges and agrees that the liabilities of Golden Dragon as
of the date hereof shall remain the liabilities of Golden Dragon, and that, as
between the Golden Dragon Parties, on the one hand, and Universal Parties, on
the other hand, the Golden Dragon Parties shall remain entirely responsible for
all such liabilities.
7. Release by the Parties of the Other Parties. Except to the extent
provided in Section 8 and 9 below, the Universal Parties, on the one hand, and
the Shenzhen Parties, on the other hand, each hereby releases and holds harmless
the other from any and all claims either may have against the other for (a) any
breach or representation, warranty, covenant or other obligation of any of the
provisions of the Stock Exchange Agreement or the Notes or any other Transaction
Document, and (b) any act or omission taken or failed to have been taken prior
to the date hereof arising out of, related to or otherwise in connection with
the negotiation, preparation, execution and purported consummation of the Stock
Exchange Agreement, the Notes and/or any other Transaction Document.
8. Mutual Indemnification for Certain Matters Hereunder. The Golden Dragon
Parties, on the one hand, and the Universal Parties, on the other hand (each, in
such capacity, an "Indemnifying Party"), each hereby covenants to indemnify and
hold harmless the other and any affiliated entity of the other and each of their
respective officers, directors, employees, members, partners, attorneys, agents
and other representatives (in such capacity, the "Indemnified Parties"), from
and against any and all losses, costs, expenses or other liabilities or charges
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) (collectively,
"Losses") that any such Indemnified Party may incur arising out of or in
connection with the breach of any representation or warranty made in this
Agreement.
9. Indemnification by the Golden Dragon Parties for Third Party Claims.
Each of the Golden Dragon Parties hereby covenants to indemnify and hold
harmless the Universal Parties and any affiliated entity of either of them, and
each of their respective officers, directors, employees, members, partners,
attorneys, agents and other representatives (collectively, the "Universal
Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all Losses that any of the
Universal Indemnified Parties may incur in connection with any claim, charge,
allegation, investigation, arbitration or proceeding of whatever type or nature
brought by any third party (including, without limitation, by any shareholder of
Universal in any derivative suit) arising out of or related to the negotiation,
preparation, execution and/or purported consummation of Stock Exchange
Agreement, the Notes or any other Transaction Document, or the Acquisition or
any other transaction contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents.
10. Miscellaneous. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
parties concerning its subject matter; all other prior and contemporaneous
understandings concerning its subject matter, written or oral, express or
implied, are deemed merged into the terms hereof. No Party may assign this
Agreement, and this Agreement shall not give any rights, to any third party.
This Agreement may not be amended and no condition herein may be waived except
in writing signed by the Party to be held thereto. If any provision of this
Agreement is deemed unenforceable, the other provisions will remain effective to
the greatest extent permissible. The laws of the State of New York (without
giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions) govern this Agreement. This
Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts which together form one and the
same instrument. Where this Agreement is signed on behalf of entity-Parties by
individuals, each such individual is duly authorized to sign on behalf of each
such entity Party and to bind such entity-Party to the terms hereof.
11. Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given on the
earlier to occur of the date of personal delivery, the date of receipt or three
(3) days after posting by overnight courier or registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to Universal or Shenzhen, to:
Universal Travel Group,
Hualian Center, #2008 Shennan Rd Central, Suite 302
Xxxxxxxx 000000, Xxxxx
Attention: Chairman Jiang
If to Golden Dragon or the Shareholders, to:
Tianjin Golden Dragon International Travel Service Co., Ltd.
XinLi Building D, 5th Floor
New Culture Garden
Fuan Street, Heping District
Tianjin, PR of China
Attention: President.
Or, to such other address as a Party may have previously designated by notice to
the sender given in accordance with this section.
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[The signatures hereto are set forth on the following page.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto
as of the day and year first written above.
UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
SHENZHEN YU XXX XX AVIATION SERVICE
COMPANY LIMITED
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
TIANJIN GOLDEN DRAGON INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
SERVICE CO., LTD.
By: /s/ Xuetian Yuan
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Name: Xuetian Yuan
Title: Authorized Officer
THE SHAREHOLDERS:
Sign Here: /s/ Xuetian Yuan
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Xuetian Yuan
Sign Here: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxx
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Xxxxxx Xxxx
