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Exhibit 2
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ACQUISITION OF
WATERMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. BY BITZMART, INC.
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF ACQUISITION
This acquisition Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and among BITZMART,
Inc. ("BITZMART"), a Colorado Corporation, Watermark Technologies, Inc. (WTI) a
Florida Corporation and UTEK Corporation, a Delaware Corporation ("UTEK").
WHEREAS, UTEK owns 100% of the outstanding shares of the capital stock of WTI;
and
WHEREAS, WTI has negotiated with the University of Miami (MIAMI) and has
acquired, the exclusive worldwide license (for the fields of use described in
the License Agreement contained in Exhibit A) to develop and market a
proprietary technology for masking an Auxiliary Channel in the phase Spectrum of
Stereo Audio (Technology). U.S. Provisional Patent Pending (Application
#60/238,009; University of Miami Reference #UM00-19). Inventors: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
and Xx. Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx.
WHEREAS, the parties desire to provide for the terms and conditions upon which
WTI will be acquired by BITZMART in a tax free, stock for stock exchange
("Reorganization") in accordance with the respective corporation laws of their
state, upon consummation of which the assets and business of WTI will be owned
by BITZMART, and all issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of WTI will
be exchanged for common stock of BITZMART with terms and conditions as set forth
more fully herein; and
WHEREAS, for federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the Reorganization
qualify as a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 (a)(1)(B)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1
STOCK FOR STOCK REORGANIZATION
1.01 The Acquisition
(a) Acquisition. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at
the Effective Time, as defined below, WTI shall be acquired by BITZMART in
accordance with the laws of the respective states and the provisions of this
Agreement. The constituent corporations to this acquisition are Bitzmart and
WTI.
(b) Effective Time. The acquisition shall become effective ("Effective
Time") upon the execution of this Agreement.
1.02 Conversion of Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the
Acquisition and without any action on the part of the shareholders of the
Constituent Corporations:
(a) All of the shares of WTI stock that are issued and outstanding at the
Effective Time shall be converted into 500,000 unregistered shares of
common stock of BITZMART which by agreement of the shareholders of WTI
shall be issued as follows:
(i) to UTEK Corporation: 450,000 shares, and
(ii) to Xxxxxxxxx Securities, Inc. 50,000 shares.
1.03 Effect of Acquisition.
(a) Rights in WTI Cease. At and after the Effective Time, the holder of
each certificate of common stock of WTI shall cease to have any rights as a
shareholder of WTI.
(b) Closure of WTI Stock Records. From and after the Effective Time, the
stock transfer books of WTI shall be closed, and there shall be no further
registration of stock transfers on the records of WTI.
1.04 Closing. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Closing of the Reorganization shall take place on or before April 20, 2001,
("Closing Date") unless extended by mutual consent of the parties in writing.
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ARTICLE 2
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
2.01 General Representations and Warranties of UTEK and WTI. UTEK and WTI
represents and warrants to BITZMART that the facts set forth below are true and
correct:
(a) Organization. WTI and UTEK are corporations duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of their respective States, and
they have the requisite power and authority to conduct their business and
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. True, correct and
complete copies of the Articles of Incorporation, bylaws and all minutes of WTI
have been provided to BITZMART and such documents are presently in effect and
have not been amended or modified.
(b) Authorization. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of
the Reorganization and the other transactions contemplated hereby have been duly
authorized by the Board of Directors and shareholders of WTI and the Board of
Directors of UTEK; no other corporate action by the respective parties is
necessary in order to execute, deliver, consummate and perform their respective
obligations hereunder; and WTI and UTEK have all requisite corporate and other
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby.
(c) Capitalization. The authorized capital of WTI consists of 1,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share; at the date hereof, 1,000
shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. UTEK owns all of the 1,000
shares in WTI. All issued and outstanding shares of common stock of WTI have
been duly and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable shares and
have not been issued in violation of any preemptive or other rights of any other
person or any applicable laws. WTI is not authorized to issue any preferred
stock. All dividends on WTI stock which have been declared prior to the date of
this Agreement have been paid in full. There are no outstanding options,
warrants, commitments, calls or other rights or agreements requiring it to issue
any shares of WTI common stock or securities convertible into shares of WTI's
common stock to anyone for any reason whatsoever. None of the WTI stock is
subject to any change, claim, condition, interest, lien, pledge, option,
security interest or other encumbrance or restriction, including any restriction
on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute
of ownership.
(d) Binding Effect. The execution, delivery, performance and consummation
of this Agreement, the Reorganization and the transactions contemplated hereby
will not violate any obligation to which WTI or UTEK is a party and will not
create a default hereunder; and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of WTI, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as
the enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, or similar
laws affecting creditor's rights generally and by the
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availability of injunctive relief, specific performance or other equitable
remedies.
(e) Litigation Relating to this Agreement. To the best knowledge of WTI or
UTEK, there are no suits, actions or proceedings pending or threatened which
seek to enjoin the Reorganization or the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or which, if adversely decided, would have a materially adverse effect
on the business, results of operations, assets, prospects, the Patent, the
License, the Sponsored Research Agreement, or the results of the operations of
WTI.
(f) No Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement nor the fulfillment of or compliance by WTI or UTEK with the terms or
provisions hereof nor all other documents or agreements contemplated hereby and
the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will result
in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default
under, or result in a violation of, WTI's or UTEK's corporate charters or
bylaws, the Patent Application, the License (as defined below), Sponsored
Research Agreement, or any agreement, contract, instrument, order, judgment or
decree to which WTI is a party or by which WTI or any of its assets is bound, or
violate any provision of any applicable law, rule or regulation or any order,
decree, writ or injunction of any court or government entity which materially
affects its assets or business.
(g) Consents. No consent from or approval of any court, governmental entity
or any other person is necessary in connection with execution and delivery of
this Agreement by WTI and UTEK or performance of the obligations of WTI and UTEK
hereunder or under any other agreement to which WTI or UTEK is a party; and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not require
the approval of any entity or person in order to prevent the termination of the
Patent, the License, Sponsored Research Agreement, or any other material right,
privilege, license or agreement relating to WTI or its assets or business.
(h) Title to Assets. The License Agreement between University of Miami and
WTI and the Research and Development Agreement between the University of Miami
and WTI are both contained in Exhibit A. These are the sole assets of WTI. WTI
has or will by Closing Date have good and marketable title to its assets, free
and clear of all liens, claims, charges, mortgages, options, security agreements
and other encumbrances of every kind or nature whatsoever. All of the tangible
assets of WTI have been operated in accordance with customary operating
practices generally acceptable in its industry to which and have been maintained
and are in good working order and repair in the ordinary course of business,
subject only to reasonable and ordinary wear and tear; and
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(i) Intellectual Property
i. The TECHNOLOGY is owned by University of Miami. University of Miami
has all right, power, authority and ownership and entitlement to file,
prosecute and maintain in effect the Patent application with respect
to the Invention listed in Exhibit A hereto; and
ii. The TECHNOLOGY was invented by Xxxx X. Xxxxx and Xx. Xxxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxxxx while they were at the University of Miami, and they have
assigned their interest in the TECHNOLOGY to University of Miami; and
iii. The License Agreement dated April 18, 2001 by and between the
University of Miami and WTI, covering the invention is legal, valid,
binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms as contained in
Exhibit A.
iv. All of the tangible assets of WTI have been operated in accordance
with customary operating practices generally acceptable in the
industry.
v. BITZMART acknowledges and understands that WTI and UTEK make no
representations and provide no assurances that the intellectual
property rights contained in the License Agreement do not, and will
not in the future, infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others,
and
vi. BITZMART acknowledges and understands that except as otherwise
expressly set forth in this Agreement, WTI and UTEK makes no
representations and extends no warranties of any kind, either express
or implied, including but not limited to warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement
and validity of said patent application rights, and
vii. BITZMART acknowledges and understands that WTI and UTEK make no
representations and provide no assurances that the US Patent
Application #60/238,009 referred to in the License Agreement will be
allowed by the US Patent and Trademark Office in the future.
(j) Liabilities of WTI. WTI has no assets, no liabilities or obligations of
any kind, character or description except those created by the License and
Research and Development Agreements with UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, final copies of
which have been provided to BITZMART (Exhibit A). WTI acknowledges and agrees to
pay the University of Miami the $20,000 upfront
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License fee and the one-year, $136,000 Research and Development fee at the time
Closing.
(k) Financial Statements. The unaudited financial statements of WTI,
including a Balance Sheet attached as (Exhibit B) and in all respects is
complete and correct and present fairly its financial position and the results
of its operations on the dates and for the periods shown therein; provided,
however, that interim financial statements are subject to customary year-end
adjustments and accruals that, in the aggregate, will not have a material
adverse effect on the overall financial condition or results of its operations.
WTI has not engaged in any business not reflected in its financial statements.
There have been no material adverse changes in the nature of its business,
prospects, the value of assets or the financial condition since the date of its
financial statements. There are no outstanding obligations or liabilities of WTI
except as specifically set forth in WTI's Licensing and Research and Development
Agreements with the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
(l) Taxes. All returns, reports, statements and other similar filings
required to be filed by WTI with respect to any federal, state, local or foreign
taxes, assessments, interests, penalties, deficiencies, fees and other
governmental charges or impositions have been timely filed with the appropriate
governmental agencies in all jurisdictions in which such tax returns and other
related filings are required to be filed; all such tax returns properly reflect
all liabilities of WTI for taxes for the periods, property or events covered
thereby; and all taxes, whether or not reflected on those tax returns, and all
taxes claimed to be due from WTI by any taxing authority, have been properly
paid. WTI has not received any notice of assessment or proposed assessment in
connection with any tax returns, nor is WTI a party to or to the best of its
knowledge, expected to become a party to any pending or threatened action or
proceeding, assessment or collection of taxes. WTI has not extended or waived
the application of any statute of limitations of any jurisdiction regarding the
assessment or collection of any taxes. There are no tax liens (other than any
lien which arises by operation of law for current taxes not yet due and payable)
on any of its assets. There is no basis for any additional assessment of taxes,
interest or penalties. WTI has made all deposits required by law to be made with
respect to employees' withholding and other employment taxes, including without
limitation the portion of such deposits relating to taxes imposed upon WTI. WTI
is not and has never been a party to any tax sharing agreements with any other
person or entity.
(m) Absence of Certain Changes or Events. From April 16, 2001 until the
Closing Date, WTI has not, and without the written consent of BITZMART, it will
not have:
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(i) Sold, encumbered, assigned let lapsed or transferred any of its
material assets including without limitation its intellectual property, or
its License or any other material asset; or
(ii) Amended or terminated the License or other material contract or done
any act or omitted to do any act which would cause the breach of the
License or any other material contract; or
(iii) Suffered any damage, destruction or loss whether or not in control of
WTI; or
(iv) Made any commitments or agreements for capital expenditures or
otherwise; or
(v) Entered into any transaction or made any commitment not disclosed to
BITZMART; or
(vi) Incurred any material obligation or liability for borrowed money
(vii) Suffered any other event of any character, which is reasonable to
expect, would adversely affect the future condition (financial or
otherwise) assets or liabilities or business of WTI.
(n) Material Contracts. Exhibit A contains a true and complete list of all
contracts. A complete and accurate copies of all material agreements, contracts
and commitments of the following types, whether written or oral to which it is a
party or is bound ("Contracts"), has been provided to BITZMART and such
agreements are in full force and effect without modifications or amendment and
constitute the legally valid and binding obligations of WTI in accordance with
their respective terms and will continue to be valid and enforceable following
the Reorganization. WTI is not in default of any of the Contracts. In addition:
(i) There are no outstanding unpaid promissory notes, mortgages,
indentures, deed of trust, security agreements and other agreements and
instruments relating to the borrowing of money by or any extension of
credit to WTI; and
(ii) There are no outstanding operating agreements, lease agreements or
similar agreements by which WTI is bound; and
(iii) The complete License Agreement, and the US Patent application has
been provided to BITZMART; and
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(iv) Except as set forth in (iii) above, there are no outstanding licenses
to or from others of any intellectual property and trade names; and
(v) There are not outstanding contracts or commitments to sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of any of WTI's property; and
(vi) There are no breaches of any Contract
(o) Compliance with Laws. WTI is in compliance with all applicable laws,
rules, regulations and orders promulgated by any federal, state or local
government body or agency relating to its business and operations.
(p) Litigation. To the best knowledge of WTI there is no suit, action or
any arbitration, administrative, legal or other proceeding of any kind or
character, or any governmental investigation pending or threatened against WTI,
the License Agreement or the Research and Development Agreement affecting its
assets or business (financial or otherwise), and WTI is not in violation of or
in default with respect to any judgment, order, decree or other finding of any
court or government authority. There are no pending or threatened actions or
proceedings before any court, arbitrator or administrative agency, which would,
if adversely determined, individually or in the aggregate, materially and
adversely affect its assets or business.
(q) Employees. WTI has no and never had any employees. WTI is not a party
to or bound by any employment agreement or any collective bargaining agreement
with respect to any employees. WTI is not in violation of any law, regulation
relating to employment of employees.
(r) Neither WTI nor UTEK has any knowledge of any existing or threatened
occurrence, action or development which could cause a material adverse effect on
WTI or its business, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects.
(s) Employee Benefit Plans. WTI states that there are no and have never
been any employee benefit plans, and there are no commitments to create any,
including without limitation as such term is defined in the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, in effect, and there are no outstanding
or un-funded liabilities nor will the execution of this Agreement and the
actions contemplated herein result in any obligation or liability to any present
or former employee.
(t) Books and Records. The books and records of WTI are complete and
accurate in all material respects, fairly present its business and operations,
have been maintained in accordance with good business practices, and
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applicable legal requirements, and accurately reflect in all material respects
its business, financial condition and liabilities.
(u) Full Disclosure. All representations or warranties of UTEK and WTI are
true, correct and complete in all material respects to the best of our knowledge
on the date hereof and shall be true, correct and complete in all material
respects as of the Closing Date as if they were made on such date.
2.02 General Representations and Warranties of BITZMART. BITZMART
represents and warrants to UTEK and WTI that the facts set forth are true and
correct.
(a) Organization. BITZMART is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of its State, is qualified to do
business as a foreign corporation in other jurisdictions in which the conduct of
its business or the ownership of its properties require such qualification, and
have all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and operate
properties.
(b) Authorization. The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of
the Acquisition and the other transactions contemplated hereby have been duly
authorized by the Board of Directors of BITZMART; no other corporate action on
their respective parts is necessary in order to execute, deliver, consummate and
perform their obligations hereunder; and they have all requisite corporate and
other authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.
(c) Capitalization. The aggregate number of shares of stock that BITZMART
is authorized to issue is 100,000,000 shares of a class designated as common
stock, without par value, and 20,000,000 shares of a class designated as
preferred stock without par value of which 1,500,000 shares of common stock are
issued and outstanding, at no par value, at the Effective Time of the
Acquisition. All issued and outstanding shares of common stock of BITZMART have
been duly and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable shares and
have not been issued in violation of any preemptive or other rights of any other
person or any applicable laws.
(d) Binding Effect. The execution, delivery, performance and consummation
of the Reorganization and the transactions contemplated hereby will not violate
any obligation to which BITZMART is a party and will not create a default
hereunder, and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation
of BITZMART, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the enforcement
may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, or similar laws affecting
creditor's rights generally and by the availability of injunctive relief,
specific performance or other equitable remedies.
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(e) Litigation Relating to this Agreement. There are no suits, actions or
proceedings pending or to its knowledge threatened which seek to enjoin the
Reorganization or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which, if
adversely decided, would have a materially adverse effect on its business,
results of operations, assets, prospects or the results of its operations of
BITZMART.
(f) Conflicting Agreements. Neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement nor the fulfillment of or compliance by BITZMART with the terms or
provisions thereof will result in a breach of the terms, conditions or
provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in a violation of, their
respective corporate charters or bylaws, or any agreement, contract, instrument,
order, judgment or decree to which it is a party or by which it or any of its
assets are bound, or violate any provision of any applicable law, rule or
regulation or any order, decree, writ or injunction of any court or governmental
entity which materially affects its assets or business.
(g) Consents. Assuming the correctness of UTEK's and WTI's representations,
no consent from or approval of any court, governmental entity or any other
person is necessary in connection with its execution and delivery of this
Agreement; and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not require the approval of any entity or person in order to
prevent the termination of any material right, privilege, license or agreement
relating to BITZMART or its assets or business.
(h) Financial Statements. The unaudited financial statements of BITZMART as
included in BITZMART's PPM dated March 2001 is incorporated here by reference
(Exhibit C) present fairly its financial position and the results of its
operations on the dates and for the periods shown therein; provided, however,
that interim financial statements are subject to customary year-end adjustments
and accruals that, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on
the overall financial condition or results of its operations. BITZMART has not
engaged in any business not reflected in its financial statements. There have
been no material adverse changes in the nature of its business, prospects, the
value of assets or the financial condition since the date of its financial
statements. There are no outstanding obligations or liabilities of BITZMART
except as specifically set forth in the BITZMART financial statements.
(i) PPM. BITZMART is presently conducting a private offering of its common
stock in accordance with a Private Placement Memorandum dated March 2001. The
disclosures and statements therein are complete and accurate, except that they
do not reflect the effects of this agreement and the acquisition of WTI.
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(j) Full Disclosure. All representations or warranties of BITZMART are
true, correct and complete in all material respects on the date hereof and shall
be true, correct and complete in all material respects as of the Closing Date as
if they were made on such date. No statement made by them herein or in the
exhibits hereto or any document delivered by them or on their behalf pursuant to
this Agreement contains an untrue statement of material fact or omits to state
all material facts necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in
any material respect in light of the circumstances in which they were made.
(k) Compliance with Laws. BITZMART is in compliance with all applicable
laws, rules, regulations and orders promulgated by any federal, state or local
government body or agency relating to its business and operations.
(l) Litigation. To the best knowledge of BITZMART there is no suit, action
or any arbitration, administrative, legal or other proceeding of any kind or
character, or any governmental investigation pending or threatened against
BITZMART materially affecting its assets or business (financial or otherwise),
and BITZMART is not in violation of or in default with respect to any judgment,
order, decree or other finding of any court or government authority. There are
no pending or threatened actions or proceedings before any court, arbitrator or
administrative agency, which would, if adversely determined, individually or in
the aggregate, materially and adversely affect its assets or business.
(m) BITZMART has no knowledge of any existing or threatened occurrence,
action or development that could cause a material adverse effect on BITZMART or
its business, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects.
2.03 Investment Representations of UTEK. UTEK represents and warrants to
BITZMART that:
(a) General. It has such knowledge and experience in financial and
business matters as to be capable of evaluating the risks and merits
of an investment in the shares ("Shares") of common stock of BITZMART
pursuant to the Acquisition. It is able to bear the economic risk of
the investment in the Shares, including the risk of a total loss of
the investment in the Shares. The receipt of the Shares is for its own
account and is for investment and not with a view to the distribution
thereof. Except a permitted by law, it has a no present intention of
selling, transferring or otherwise disposing in any way of all or any
portion of the shares. All information that it has supplied to
BITZMART is true and correct. It has conducted all investigations and
due diligence concerning BITZMART to evaluate the risks inherent in
accepting and holding the shares which it deems
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appropriate, and it has found all such information obtained fully
acceptable. It has had an opportunity to ask questions of the officer
and directors of BITZMART concerning the Shares and the business and
financial condition of and prospects for BITZMART, and the officers
and directors of BITZMART have adequately answered all questions asked
and made all relevant information available to them. UTEK is an
"accredited investor," as the term is defined in Regulation D,
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(b) Stock Transfer Restrictions. UTEK acknowledges that the BITZMART Stock
will not be registered and UTEK will not be permitted to sell or
otherwise transfer the BITZMART Stock in any transaction in
contravention of the following legend, which will be imprinted in
substantially the follow form on the BITZMART Stock:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS
OF ANY STATE. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, ASSIGNED,
TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION
OF THE ACT AND THE LAWS OF SUCH STATES UNDER WHOSE LAWS A TRANSFER OF SECURITIES
WOULD BE SUBJECT TO A REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT UNLESS UTEK CORPORATION OBTAINED
AN OPINION OF COUNSEL STATING THAT SUCH DISPOSITION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH AN
AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.
ARTICLE III
TRANSACTIONS PRIOR TO CLOSING
3.01.Corporate Approvals. Prior to Closing Date, each of the parties shall
submit this Agreement to its Board of Directors and when necessary its
shareholders and obtain approval thereof. Copies of corporate actions taken
shall be provided to each party.
3.02 Access to Information. Each party agrees to permit upon reasonable notice
the attorneys, accountants, and other representatives of the other parties
reasonable access during normal business hours to its properties and its books
and records to make reasonable investigations with respect to its affairs, and
to make its officers and employees available to answer questions and provide
additional information as reasonably requested.
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3.03 Expenses. Each party agrees to bear its own expenses in connection with the
negotiation and consummation of the Reorganization and the transactions
contemplated hereby.
3.04 Covenants. Except as permitted in writing, each party agrees that it will:
(a) Use its good faith efforts to obtain all requisite licenses, permits,
consents, approvals and authorizations necessary in order to
consummate the Reorganization; and
(b) Notify the other parties upon the occurrence of any event which would
have a materially adverse effect upon the Reorganization or the
transactions contemplated hereby or upon the business, assets or
results of operations; and
(c) Not modify its corporate structure, except as necessary or advisable
in order to consummate the Reorganization and the transactions
contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE IV
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
4.01 The obligation of the parties to consummate the Reorganization and the
transactions contemplated hereby are subject to the following conditions that
may be waived to the extent permitted by law:
(a) Each party must obtain the approval of its Board of Directors and such
approval shall not have been rescinded or restricted; and
(b) Each party shall obtain all requisite licenses, permits, consents,
authorizations and approvals required to complete the Reorganization
and the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(c) There shall be no claim or litigation instituted or threatened in
writing by any person or government authority seeking to restrain or
prohibit any of the contemplated transactions contemplated hereby or
challenge the right, title and interest of UTEK in the WTI stock or
the right of WTI or UTEK to consummate the Reorganization contemplated
hereunder; and
(d) The representations and warranties of the parties shall be true and
correct in all material respects at the Effective Time; and
(e) The License and Research and Development Agreements are valid and in
full force and effect without
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any default therein.
(f) BITZMART shall have received at or within 5 days of Closing Date each
of the following:
i. the stock certificates representing the WTI Stock, duly endorsed
(or accompanied by duly executed stock powers) by UTEK for
cancellation;
ii. such contracts, files and other data and documents pertaining to
WTI's business as BITZMART may reasonably request;
iii. copies of the general ledgers and books of account of WTI, and
all federal, state and local income, franchise, property and other tax
returns filed by WTI since inception of WTI;
iv. certificates of (i) the Secretary of State as to the legal
existence and good standing, as applicable, (including tax) of WTI in
Florida;
v. the original minute books of WTI, including the articles or
certificate of incorporation and bylaws of WTI, and all other
documents filed therein;
vi. all consents, assignments or related documents of conveyance to
give BITZMART the benefit of the transactions contemplated hereunder;
vii. such documents as may be needed to accomplish the Closing under
the corporate laws of the states of incorporation of BITZMART and WTI,
and
viii. such other documents, instruments or certificates as BITZMART,
or their counsel may reasonably request.
(g) BITZMART shall have completed due diligence of WTI to BITZMART's
satisfaction in their sole discretion.
(h) BITZMART shall receive the resignation effective the Closing Date of
each Director and officer of WTI.
(i) UTEK shall have received at or within 5 days of Closing Date the
following:
i. The stock certificates representing 500,000 shares of Bitzmart
common stock issued as follows:
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a) UTEK Corporation: 450,000 shares, and
b) Xxxxxxxxx Securities, Inc.: 50,000 shares.
ARTICLE V
LIMITATIONS
5.01 Survival of Representations and Warranties.
(a) The representations and warranties made by UTEK and WTI shall survive
for a period of one (1) year after Closing Date, and thereafter all such
representation and warranties shall be extinguished, except with respect to
claims then pending for which specific notice has been given during such
one (1) year period.
(b) The representations and warranties made by BITZMART shall survive for a
period of one (1) year after Closing Date, and thereafter all such
representations and warranties shall be extinguished, except with respect
to claims then pending for which specific notice has been given during such
one (1) year period.
5.02 Limitations on Liability. Notwithstanding any other provision hereto the
contrary, neither party hereto shall be liable to the other party for any cost,
damage, expense, liability or loss under this indemnification provision until
after the sum of all amounts individually when added to all other such amounts
in the aggregate exceeds $500, and then such liability shall apply only to
matters in excess of $500.
(A) Indemnification.
i. Indemnification by UTEK. UTEK agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
BITZMART harmless from and against any and all claims, actions,
damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses
(including attorneys' fees and expenses) (collectively, "Losses")
arising out of or resulting from a misrepresentation, breach or
warranty, or breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant of WTI or UTEK
contained herein or in the Schedules or Exhibits annexed hereto or in
any other documents or instruments furnished or to be furnished by WTI
or UTEK pursuant hereto or in connection with the transaction
contemplated hereby.
ii. Indemnification by BITZMART. BITZMART agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold UTEK harmless from and against any and all claims, actions,
damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses
(including attorneys' fees and expenses) (collectively, "Losses")
arising out of or resulting from a misrepresentation, breach or
warranty, or breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant of
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BITZMART or contained herein or in the Schedules or Exhibits annexed
hereto or in any other documents or instruments furnished or to be
furnished by BITZMART pursuant hereto or in connection with the
transaction contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE VI
REMEDIES
6.01 Specific Performance. Each party's obligations under this agreement is
unique. If any party should default in its obligations under this agreement, the
parties each acknowledge that it would be extremely impracticable to measure the
resulting damages; accordingly, the non-defaulting party, in addition to any
other available rights or remedies, may xxx in equity for specific performance,
and the parties each expressly waive the defense that a remedy in damages will
be adequate.
6.02 Costs. If any legal action or any arbitration or other proceeding is
brought for the enforcement of this agreement or because of an alleged dispute,
breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions
of this agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be
entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in that
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be
entitled.
ARTICLE VII
ARBITRATION
In the event a dispute arises with respect to the interpretation or effect of
this Agreement or concerning the rights or obligations of the parties hereto,
the parties agree to negotiate in good faith with reasonable diligence in an
effort to resolve the dispute in a mutually acceptable manner. Failing to reach
a resolution thereof, either party shall have the right to submit the dispute to
be settled by arbitration under the Commercial Rules of Arbitration of the
American Arbitration Association. The parties agree that all arbitration shall
be conducted in Tampa, Florida, unless the parties mutually agree to the
contrary. The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the party against whom the
award is rendered or, if in the interest of fairness, as allocated in accordance
with the judgment of the arbitrators. All awards in arbitration made in good
faith and not infected with fraud or other misconduct shall be final and
binding. The arbitrators shall be selected as follows: one by BITZMART, one by
UTEK and a third by the two selected arbitrators. The third arbitrator shall be
the chairman of the panel.
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ARTICLE VIII
TRANSACTIONS FOLLOWING CLOSING
Bitzmart acknowledges and agrees to provide to UTEK on a timely basis, unaudited
quarterly financial statements and such other financial information that UTEK
may request.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
No party may assign this Agreement or any right or obligation of it hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto. No permitted
assignment shall relieve a party of its obligations under this Agreement without
the separate written consent of the other parties. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective
permitted successors and assigns. Each party agrees that it will comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations in the execution and performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construct in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to
principles of conflicts of law. This document constitutes a complete and entire
agreement among the parties with reference to the subject matters set forth
herein. No statement or agreement, oral or written, made prior to or at the
execution hereof and no prior course of dealing or practice by either party
shall vary or modify the terms set forth herein without the prior consent of the
other parties hereto. This Agreement may be amended only by a written document
signed by the parties. Notices or other communications required to be made in
connection with this Agreement shall be delivered to the parties at the address
set forth below or at such other address as may be changed from time to time by
giving written notice to the other parties. The invalidity or unenforceability
of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be
executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and a
single Agreement. Any facsimile signature of any part hereto or to any other
agreement or document executed in connection hereof should constitute a legal,
valid and binding execution by such parties.
ARTICLE X
PIGGYBACK REGISTRATION RIGHTS
BITZMART covenants and agrees that if it files with the Securities and Exchange
Commission an underwritten registration statement on SEC Form S-SB1 or Form S-1
or its equivalent which includes the offer of shares owned by shareholders of
BITZMART, BITZMART will use its best efforts to include all of the shares of
BITZMART common stock issued to and then held by UTEK pursuant to this
Agreement. If the underwriters include any selling
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shareholder shares, UTEK shall be permitted to include all of its BITZMART
shares on a pro rata basis to the extent and upon the same terms and conditions
as other BITZMART shareholders are permitted to have their BITZMART shares
included in the proposed offering. If the underwriters do not permit for any
reason the inclusion of selling shareholder shares in the offering, UTEK shares
shall also not be included. It is the expressed intent of this Article that UTEK
be treated exactly the same as any other seller of BITZMART common stock, no
better and no worse. If BITZMART proposes an underwritten offering, BITZMART
will give UTEK 15 days' prior written notice thereof, and UTEK shall give
BITZMART notice within 10 days thereafter of UTEK's desire to include in the
offering. BITZMART will notify the lead underwriters of UTEK's desire, and
BITZMART will include UTEK shares in accordance with this Article.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
by a duly authorized officer this __day of April 2001.
Bitzmart, Inc. Watermark Technologies, Inc.
By:__________________________ By:_________________________
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Ph.D., M.D.
President and Chief Executive President
Officer
UTEK Corporation
By:__________________________
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT A
- License Agreement Between WTI and the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
- Research and Development Agreement Between WTI and the UNIVERSITY
OF MIAMI
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EXHIBIT B
Financial Statement of WTI
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EXHIBIT C
Financial Statement of Bitzmart
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