PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of June 17, 2014 by and among THE PARTIES LISTED ON EXHIBIT A, (SELLERS) And SRP TM HOLDINGS, L.P., (PURCHASER)
Exhibit 2.1
PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT
Dated as of
June 17, 2014
by and among
THE PARTIES LISTED ON EXHIBIT A,
(SELLERS)
And
SRP TM HOLDINGS, L.P.,
(PURCHASER)
TABLE OF CONTENTS | |||
ARTICLE I SALE OF THE PROPERTY | 1 | ||
1.1 | Sale of Property. | 1 | |
1.2 | No Representations. | 4 | |
1.3 | No Reliance. | 4 | |
1.4 | Intentionally Omitted. | 5 | |
1.5 | “AS IS”. | 5 | |
1.6 | Sellers Released from Liability. | 6 | |
1.7 | Survival. | 7 | |
ARTICLE II PURCHASE PRICE | 7 | ||
2.1 | Purchase Price. | 7 | |
ARTICLE III DEPOSIT AND OPENING OF ESCROW | 8 | ||
3.1 | Deposit. | 8 | |
3.2 | Interest Bearing. | 8 | |
3.3 | Independent Consideration. | 8 | |
ARTICLE IV CONDITIONS TO CLOSING | 9 | ||
4.1 | Conditions to Purchaser’s Obligation to Purchase. | 9 | |
4.2 | Conditions to Sellers’ Obligation to Sell. | 18 | |
4.3 | No Financing Contingency; Assumption of Mortgage Loans. | 20 | |
ARTICLE V CLOSING | 21 | ||
5.1 | Date and Manner of Closing. | 21 | |
5.2 | Closing. | 22 | |
5.3 | Sellers’ Closing Deliveries. | 23 | |
5.4 | Purchaser’s Closing Deliveries. | 23 | |
ARTICLE VI DUE DILIGENCE | 24 | ||
6.1 | Purchaser’s Inspections and Studies; Confidentiality. | 24 | |
6.2 | Insurance and Risk of Loss. | 25 | |
6.3 | Contacts with Authorities; Required Disclosure. | 26 | |
6.4 | Contacts with Tenants. | 26 | |
6.5 | Due Diligence Materials. | 26 | |
6.6 | Confidentiality of Due Diligence Information. | 26 | |
6.7 | Return of Due Diligence Information. | 27 | |
6.8 | Indemnification. | 27 | |
ARTICLE VII TITLE AND SURVEY | 27 | ||
7.1 | Title Documents. | 27 | |
7.2 | Survey. | 28 | |
7.3 | Title. | 28 | |
7.4 | Unpermitted Exceptions. | 29 | |
7.5 | New Title Exceptions. | 29 | |
7.6 | New Survey Exceptions. | 30 | |
ARTICLE VIII RISK OF LOSS | 31 | ||
8.1 | Casualty. | 31 | |
8.2 | Condemnation. | 31 | |
ARTICLE IX PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS | 32 | ||
9.1 | Operations. | 32 | |
9.2 | Tenant Defaults. | 33 | |
9.3 | Estoppels. | 34 | |
9.4 | Service Agreements; Sponsorship Contracts; and Leases. | 34 | |
9.5 | MacArthur Ground Lease. | 36 | |
9.6 | Loan Documents. | 36 | |
9.7 | SNDAs. | 36 | |
9.8 | Non-Solicitation. | 37 | |
9.9 | Intentionally Omitted. | 37 | |
9.10 | Northlake Option. | 37 | |
9.11 | MacArthur Parking Agreement. | 38 | |
9.12 | Use Restrictions. | 38 | |
9.13 | Northlake and Stony Point Outparcels. | 38 | |
ARTICLE X CLOSING PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS; PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS | 40 | ||
10.1 | Closing Costs. | 40 | |
10.2 | Prorations - General. | 41 | |
10.3 | Collected Base Rent. | 41 | |
10.4 | Operating Expenses and Tenant Reimbursement of Operating Expenses. | 42 | |
10.5 | Percentage Rentals. | 42 | |
10.6 | Final Adjustments After Closing. | 43 | |
10.7 | Other Items of Expense or Receipt. | 44 | |
10.8 | Collection of Delinquent Base Rent, Operating Expenses, Etc. | 44 | |
10.9 | Security Deposits. | 44 | |
10.10 | Existing Mortgage Loan Reserve Accounts. | 45 | |
10.11 | Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes. | 45 | |
10.12 | Leasing Costs. | 46 | |
10.13 | MacArthur Ground Lease. | 47 |
10.14 | Intentionally Omitted. | 47 | |
10.15 | Survival. | 47 | |
ARTICLE XI DEFAULT | 47 | ||
11.1 | Default by Purchaser. | 47 | |
11.2 | Default by Seller. | 49 | |
ARTICLE XII REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; INDEMNIFICATION | 50 | ||
12.1 | Sellers’ Representations. | 50 | |
12.2 | Definition of Each Seller’s Knowledge. | 55 | |
12.3 | Updating Sellers’ Representations and Liability for Known Pre-Closing Breaches. | 55 | |
12.4 | Purchaser’s Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. | 56 | |
12.5 | Definition of Purchaser’s Knowledge. | 57 | |
12.6 | Sellers’ Indemnification of Purchaser. | 57 | |
12.7 | Purchaser’s Indemnification of Sellers. | 57 | |
12.8 | Third Party Claims. | 58 | |
ARTICLE XIII ESCROW PROVISIONS | 59 | ||
13.1 | The Deposit and Any Other Sums. | 59 | |
ARTICLE XIV LOAN ASSUMPTIONS AND DEFEASANCES | 61 | ||
14.1 | Northlake Mall. | 61 | |
14.2 | MacArthur Shopping Center. | 61 | |
14.3 | Loan Assumption Requirements. | 62 | |
14.4 | Defeasance. | 63 | |
ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVISIONS | 64 | ||
15.1 | No Agreement Lien or Lis Pendens. | 64 | |
15.2 | Headings. | 64 | |
15.3 | Brokers. | 65 | |
15.4 | Modifications. | 65 | |
15.5 | Notices. | 65 | |
15.6 | Assignment. | 67 | |
15.7 | Further Assurances. | 67 | |
15.8 | Governing Law. | 68 | |
15.9 | Offer Only. | 68 | |
15.1 | Counterparts. | 68 | |
15.11 | Severability. | 68 | |
15.12 | No Waiver. | 68 | |
15.13 | Limitation of Liability. | 68 | |
15.14 | Waiver of Jury Trial. | 69 |
15.15 | Successors and Assigns. | 70 | |
15.16 | No Partnership or Joint Venture. | 70 | |
15.17 | No Recordation. | 70 | |
15.18 | Designation Agreement. | 70 | |
15.19 | 1031 Exchanges. | 71 | |
15.20 | Survival. | 71 | |
15.21 | Independent Rights and Obligations. | 72 | |
15.22 | Bulk Sales Indemnity. | 72 | |
15.23 | Attorneys’ Fees. | 72 | |
15.24 | Radon Disclaimer | 72 | |
ARTICLE XVI PUBLIC DISCLOSURE | 73 | ||
16.1 | Public Disclosure. | 73 | |
16.2 | Permitted Disclosures. | 73 | |
16.3 | Survival. | 74 |
EXHIBIT LIST:
Exhibit A Sellers; Shopping Centers
Exhibit B-1 - B-6 Legal Descriptions of Shopping Centers
Exhibit C Certain definitions, procedures and rules for interpreting this Agreement
Exhibit D | Loan Agreements, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Lenders |
Exhibit E-1 Form of Virginia Deed
Exhibit E-2 Form of Florida Deed
Exhibit E-3 Form of North Carolina Deed
Exhibit E-4 Form of Texas Deed
Exhibit E-5 Form of Michigan Deed
Exhibit E-6 Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit E-7(A) Form of Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease
Exhibit E-7(B) Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit E-7(C) Form of Assignment and Assumption of REA
Exhibit E-7(D) Form of Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Parking Agreement
Exhibit F Form of Assignment and Assumption of Space Tenant Leases
Exhibit G Form of Assignment and Assumption of Anchor Leases
Exhibit H Form of Xxxx of Sale
Exhibit I Form of General Assignment
Exhibit J Form FIRPTA Certification
Exhibit K Form of Tenant Notice Letter
Exhibit L Form of Title Affidavit
Exhibit M Pro Formas
Exhibit N Existing Surveys
Exhibit O Existing Insurance Certificates
Exhibit P-1 Form REA Estoppel
Exhibit P-2 Form Tenant Estoppel
Exhibit P-3 Form Seller Estoppel
Exhibit Q Loan Assumptions
Exhibit R Form Assignment Purchaser to affiliated entities
Exhibit S Form of MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate
Exhibit T Agreed Endorsements
Exhibit V Form of CBT
Exhibit W Form of MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel
This Purchase and Sale Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated and made as of the 17th day of June, 2014 (the “Effective Date”) by and among THE ENTITIES LISTED ON EXHIBIT A attached hereto, each with an office at c/o The Taubman Company LLC, 000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxx. 000, Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 (each, individually, a “Seller” and, collectively, the “Sellers”), and SRP TM HOLDINGS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, , with an office at c/o Starwood Capital Group, L.P., 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000 (“Purchaser”).
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, as of the Effective Date, each Seller is the owner of a certain retail shopping center set forth opposite its name on Exhibit A attached hereto (each, a “Shopping Center”, and, collectively, the “Shopping Centers”; for the avoidance of doubt, the term “Shopping Center” shall include the Property (defined below) constituting, forming a part of or relating to such Shopping Center or on which such Shopping Center is situated), and each Seller owns a fee or leasehold interest in the land which is more particularly described on Exhibits B-1 through B-6 attached hereto.
B. WHEREAS, each Seller desires to sell, and Purchaser desires to purchase, each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to its Shopping Center and the Property, all upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
C. WHEREAS, certain definitions, procedures and rules of construction for interpreting this Agreement are set forth on Exhibit C attached hereto which is hereby incorporated in and constitute part of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as set forth below.
ARTICLE I
SALE OF THE PROPERTY
1.1 | Sale of Property. |
Each Seller severally agrees to sell, transfer and assign to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase, accept and assume from such Seller, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, all of the following (collectively, the “Property”):
(a)Land. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to such Seller’s parcels of land particularly described on the corresponding Exhibit B, as each such Exhibit B may be modified from time to time to reflect any transactions or other matters expressly contemplated or permitted by Section 8.2 of this Agreement (collectively, the “Land”);
(b)Improvements. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all buildings and improvements owned by it and situated on such Seller’s Land (collectively, the “Improvements”; and the Land and the Improvements are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Real Property”);
(c)Appurtenances. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all easements, mineral rights, licenses, privileges and other rights appurtenant to such Seller’s Land;
(d)Leases and Reciprocal Easement Agreements. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all leases (including any ground leases where a Seller is a ground lessor or subleases where a Seller is sublessor), licenses to use space or other occupancy agreements, including, without limitation, all amendments, renewals and other modifications thereto, affecting the Land and Improvements, and any New Leases (as defined in Section 9.4(c) below) including any guaranties thereof, (collectively, the “Leases”, which term “Leases” shall not include the MacArthur Ground Lease conveyed pursuant to clause (i) below or any Sponsorship Contract conveyed pursuant to clause (g) below), including any unapplied security deposits and other deposit liabilities (including, without limitation, construction deposits and contractor deposits) under such Leases, whether such security deposits and other deposit liabilities are in the form of cash or letters of credit (collectively, the “Security Deposits”); and each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all REAs (as defined in Section 12.1(t) below);
(e)Fixtures and Personal Property. Except as set forth on Schedule 1.1(e), each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all fixtures, machinery systems, equipment and other tangible personal property owned by such Seller and attached or appurtenant to, presently located on (or which hereafter, prior to the Closing, is placed on) and, in each case, used in connection with the ownership, use, maintenance and operation of the Land or the Improvements (the “Fixtures and Personal Property”), including the Fixtures and Personal Property set forth on the list made available to Purchaser in Sellers’ online data room;
(f)Service Agreements. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Service Agreements (as defined in Section 12.1(r) below) with respect to its Shopping Center, together with any New Service Agreements (as defined in Section 9.4(a) below) with respect to its Shopping Center;
(g)Sponsorship Contracts. Each Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to the Sponsorship Contracts (as defined in Section 12.1(s) below) with respect to its Shopping Center, together with any New Sponsorship Contracts (as defined in Section 9.4(b) below) with respect to its Shopping Center;
(h)Intangible Property. Each Seller’s right, title and interest, if any, in and to all of the following items, to the extent assignable and without warranty, except as expressly provided herein or in the Closing Documents: (A) consents, licenses, authorizations, approvals, certificates, permits, plans, development rights, entitlements, floor plans, plans, specifications, telephone exchange numbers, surveys, architectural or engineering renderings, blue prints, utility contracts, soils and other geological reports and studies and all other similar reports, studies or information relating to such Seller’s ownership and operation of the Land, Improvements and Fixtures and Personal Property with respect to its Shopping Center, (B) all logos, service marks, copyrights, trade or assumed names, brand names, certification marks, collective marks, d/b/a’s, symbols, trade dress, fictitious names, trademarks and domain names used in the operation of the Improvements with respect to its Shopping Center and other indicia or origin, all applications and registrations for the foregoing, and all goodwill associated therewith and symbolized thereby, including renewals of same, but in each case, exclusive of those having the name “Taubman”, “TTC” or “TRG” in them or used to identify the name “Taubman”, “TTC” or “TRG”, and (C) if still in effect, any guaranties and warranties received by such Seller from any contractor, manufacturer or other person in connection with the construction or operation of the Real Property, Fixtures and Personal Property with respect to its Shopping Center, including any warranties with respect to the roofs or heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, to the extent such warranties and guaranties are permitted to be assigned with no additional liability to such Seller (collectively, the “Intangible Property”). The third party transfer fees and other related costs, if any, required to transfer the guaranties and warranties set forth in clause (C) of this Section 1.1(h) (collectively, the “Guaranty and
Warranty Costs”) shall be shared equally by Purchaser, on the one hand, and the applicable Seller, on the other hand;
(i)Leasehold Interests. MacArthur LLC’s right, title and interest in its ground leasehold interest in and to the MacArthur Ground Lease and Fairlane Town Center LLC’s right, title and interest in and to that certain Lease with Ford Motor Company, dated December 18, 1985, and that certain Lease with Xxxxx Xxxx Health System, dated July 30, 2004 (the “Ford Lease”);
(j)Books and Records. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all books and records relating to the Property and the operation of the Shopping Centers, including all IRS Form 8825s, but excluding books and records and tax returns relating to the Sellers and any proprietary information of Sellers and its affiliates;
(k)MacArthur Parking Agreement. MacArthur LLC’s right, title and interest in and to that certain Parking Development, Operation and Maintenance Agreement, dated as of June 14, 1996, by and among City of Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, TMALP (as defined in Section 12.1(v) below), Nordstrom, Inc. and Xxxxxxx Department Stores, Inc., as amended by First Amendment to Parking Development, Operation and Maintenance Agreement, dated March 15, 2000, letter agreement, dated June 12, 1998, letter agreement dated August 7, 1998, letter agreement, dated March 15, 2000 and letter agreement dated May 5, 2008 (as amended, the “MacArthur Parking Agreement”), as assigned by TMALP to MacArthur LLC on October 18, 2000;
(l)Other Assets. Each Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all other personal property, or real estate assets or rights or interests in real estate or personal property owned or held by Sellers and located at the Shopping Centers or otherwise used solely in the ownership or operation of the Shopping Centers not otherwise included in clauses (a) - (k) of this Section 1.1, other than as specified in clause (m) of this Section 1.1 or to the extent expressly excluded in the other subparagraphs of this Section 1.1; and
(m)Excluded Property. The Property being sold and conveyed pursuant to clauses (e) (except for fixtures, machinery or equipment), (h), (j) and (l) of this Section 1.1 shall not include any of the following (the “Excluded Property”): (i) claims and causes of action relating to matters arising or accruing prior to Closing (other than any claims or causes of actions with respect to property tax abatements commenced prior to Closing) as and to the extent Purchaser has no liability of such matters and Seller is indemnifying Purchaser for same, (ii) any books, computer software, records or files (whether in a printed or electronic format) that consist of or contain any of the following: appraisals; budgets (other than the budget for the calendar year in which the Closing occurs); strategic plans; internal analyses; information regarding the marketing of the Property for sale; submissions relating to obtaining internal authorization for the sale of the Property by Sellers or any direct or indirect owner of any beneficial interest in Sellers; attorney and accountant work product; attorney-client privileged documents; internal correspondence of Sellers, any direct or indirect owner of any beneficial interest in Seller, or any of their respective affiliates and correspondence between or among such parties; or other information in the possession or control of Sellers, Sellers’ property managers or any direct or indirect owner of any beneficial interest in Sellers which is proprietary or confidential, and (iii) computer programs, software, and the like; provided, however, that the excluded property described in clause (ii) shall not prevent Purchaser from receiving copies (upon request of such items from Sellers) of or using any of the afore-described items, rights, claims or the like which are reasonably necessary for the following purposes: (A) to evidence, support and/or substantiate historical leasing, operation and maintenance of the applicable Shopping Center and/or the expenses and revenues thereof, (B) to support the continued leasing, operation and maintenance of the applicable Shopping Center, and/or the determination and substantiation of future xxxxxxxx, allocations and responsibilities on account of common area expenses,
taxes and other charges related to such Shopping Center and/or to (C) to defend or prosecute claims against third parties. Nothing in this Section 1.1 shall affect the agreements between the parties regarding prorations contained in Article X hereof.
1.2 | No Representations. |
Except for Sellers’ representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement or in any documents executed by a Seller in connection with a particular Closing (collectively, the “Closing Documents”), Sellers make no express or implied representation or warranty with respect to any of the Property, and to the extent permitted by law, exclude and disclaim any statutory or other representations or warranties.
1.3 | No Reliance. |
Purchaser agrees that except for Sellers’ representations set forth in this Agreement and/or in the Closing Documents, Purchaser is not relying on, and has not relied on, any statements, promises, information or representations made or furnished by Sellers or by any real estate broker, agent or any other person representing or purporting to represent Sellers, but rather is relying solely on its own expertise, on the expertise of its consultants, and on the inspections and investigations Purchaser and its consultants have or will conduct.
1.4 | Intentionally Omitted. |
1.5 | “AS IS”. |
DURING THE DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6.1(a) BELOW), PURCHASER WILL HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, AS WELL AS THE TENANCY, OCCUPANCY AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPERTY. EXCEPT FOR SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SELLERS’ REPRESENTATIONS (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12.1 BELOW)) AND/OR THOSE REPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED IN ANY OF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS, PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE PROPERTY IS TO BE PURCHASED, CONVEYED AND ACCEPTED BY PURCHASER IN ITS “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” CONDITION “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND THAT NO PATENT OR LATENT DEFECT IN THE PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC, OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN OR DISCOVERED, SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS OF ANY PARTY HERETO. PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT EXCEPT FOR THE SELLERS’ REPRESENTATIONS AND/OR THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN AND/OR IN ANY OF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS, NONE OF SELLERS, ANY CONTRACTOR OR REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLERS, OR ANY OTHER PARTY PURPORTEDLY ACTING ON BEHALF OF SELLERS HAS MADE, AND PURCHASER IS NOT RELYING UPON, ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER CONCERNING THE PROPERTY, THE ECONOMIC RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED OR PREDICTED, OR THE PRESENT USE THEREOF OR THE SUITABILITY FOR PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: SUITABILITY OF THE TOPOGRAPHY; THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER RIGHTS OR UTILITIES; THE PRESENT AND FUTURE ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND ANY AND ALL OTHER LAND USE MATTERS; THE CONDITION OF THE SOIL, SUBSOIL, OR GROUNDWATER; THE CONTINUED TENANCY, OCCUPANCY OR ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPERTY OR THE PURPOSE(S) TO WHICH THE PROPERTY IS SUITED; DRAINAGE; FLOODING; ACCESS TO PUBLIC ROADS; OR
PROPOSED ROUTES OF ROADS OR EXTENSIONS THEREOF; THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH PURCHASER MAY CONDUCT THEREON, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITIES OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY; THE COMPLIANCE OF OR BY THE PROPERTY WITH ANY LAWS; THE HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, PROFITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY; THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT, ON, UNDER OR ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER OR OTHER CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. EXCEPT FOR THE SELLERS’ REPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS, THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ITS CONDITION, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, NATURE, OR TYPE WHATSOEVER FROM OR ON BEHALF OF SELLERS (OR THEIR AFFILIATES).
1.6 | Sellers Released from Liability. |
Except with respect to the Excepted Claims (as defined in Section 1.6(a) below), Purchaser and anyone claiming by, through or under Purchaser hereby fully and forever waives, and Sellers hereby fully and forever disclaim, and shall not be liable or bound in any manner by, any and all warranties, guarantees, promises, statements, representations or information of whatever type or kind with respect to the Property, whether express, implied or otherwise, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, tenantability, habitability or use. Purchaser agrees that:
(a)Except for any Claims (as defined below in this Section) arising out of a breach or default by a Seller under this Agreement and/or the Closing Documents or arising out of Seller’s (or its affiliates’) indemnity obligations under this Agreement, the Effective Date Letter and/or the Closing Documents (including, without limitation, a breach of any of Sellers’ Representations or arising out of Sellers’ (or its affiliates’) indemnity obligations under Sections 4.1(f)(iv), 7.3, 12.6, 12.8, 15.3, 15.19, and 15.22) or arising out of fraud (collectively, the “Excepted Claims”, which Excepted Claims shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, Purchaser and anyone claiming by, through or under Purchaser hereby waives its right to recover from and fully and irrevocably releases Sellers and each Seller’s employees, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, representatives, agents, servants, attorneys, affiliates (including, without limitation, TTC), parent and subsidiaries (collectively, including Sellers, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, responsibility and/or liability that it may now have or hereafter acquire against any of the Released Parties for any and all costs, losses, claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, demands, debts, controversies, actions or causes of actions (collectively, “Claims”) arising from or related to the condition (including any construction defects, errors, omissions or other conditions, latent or otherwise, and the presence in the soil, air, structures and surface and subsurface waters of materials or substances that have been or may in the future be deemed to be hazardous materials or otherwise toxic, hazardous, undesirable or subject to regulation and that may need to be specifically treated, handled and/or removed from the Property under current or future federal, state and local laws, regulations or guidelines or common law), valuation, salability or utility of the Property, condition of title to the Property, any contracts or agreements related to the Property, compliance with any applicable federal, state or local law, rule or regulations or common law with respect to the Property, or the Property’s suitability for any purposes whatsoever, any information furnished by the Released Parties in connection with this Agreement, and any other matter related to the Property, or any aspect of the Property.
(b)To the extent permitted by law, Purchaser hereby agrees, represents and warrants that Purchaser realizes and acknowledges that factual matters now unknown to it may have given, or may hereafter
give, rise to Claims which are presently unknown, unanticipated and unsuspected, and Purchaser further agrees, represents and warrants that the waivers and releases herein have been negotiated and agreed upon in light of that realization, and that Purchaser nevertheless hereby intends to release, discharge and acquit the Released Parties from any and all Claims except for Excepted Claims.
1.7 | Survival. |
Sellers and Purchaser have agreed upon the Purchase Price relating to the Property and the other provisions of this Agreement in contemplation and consideration of Purchaser’s agreeing to the provisions of Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6, which Sections shall survive the Closing and/or termination of this Agreement indefinitely.
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE PRICE
2.1 | Purchase Price. |
(a)The aggregate purchase price for all of the Shopping Centers (the “Purchase Price”) and the individual purchase price for each Shopping Center (other than the Independent Consideration) is set forth in a writing executed by each Seller and Purchaser on the Effective Date (the “Effective Date Letter”). No portion of the Purchase Price shall be allocated, nor attributable, to any items of personal property. For avoidance of doubt, the Purchase Price includes the outstanding principal balances of all Assumed Mortgage Loans and Defeased Loans.
(b)This Agreement is intended to be a single unitary agreement and, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, each Seller is required to sell its Shopping Center to Purchaser pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, and Purchaser is required to purchase all of the Shopping Centers from Sellers pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
(c)The parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Article XIV hereof, Purchaser may take title to the Northlake Mall and the MacArthur Shopping Center subject to the assumption of the obligations under and with respect to the mortgage loans described on Exhibit D (if such mortgage loans are assumed in accordance with Article XIV hereof, such Shopping Center shall be herein referred to as an “Assumed Debt Shopping Center”). Each of the loan agreements listed on Exhibit D is hereinafter, each, individually a “Loan Agreement” and, collectively, the “Loan Agreements”; each of the mortgage lenders listed on Exhibit D is hereinafter, each, individually, a “Mortgage Lender” and, collectively, the “Mortgage Lenders”; and each of the mortgage loans listed on Exhibit D is hereinafter, each, a “Mortgage Loan” and, collectively, the “Mortgage Loans” and if such Mortgage Loan is assumed by Purchaser in accordance with Article XIV hereof, such Mortgage Loan shall be herein referred to as an “Assumed Mortgage Loan” and, collectively, the “Assumed Mortgage Loans”.
(d)At Closing, Purchaser shall pay each Seller an amount, which amount shall be subject to adjustments and credits as provided herein, equal to the positive difference between the purchase price for its Shopping Center less a credit in the amount of the principal balance of the Assumed Mortgage Loan with respect to an Assumed Debt Shopping Center, if applicable, plus all accrued and unpaid interest on such Assumed Mortgage Loan. No portion of the Deposit (as defined in Section 3.1 below) shall be applied to, or serve as a credit against, the purchase price of any Shopping Center. Unless expressly provided otherwise herein, Purchaser shall be entitled to a return of the Deposit when it closes on the purchase of all of the Shopping Centers it is obligated to purchase pursuant to this Agreement; provided that if a Shopping Center
becomes a Terminated Shopping Center (as defined below) and following such event there are no more Shopping Centers to close on, Purchaser shall be entitled to a return of the Deposit when such final Shopping Center became a Terminated Shopping Center hereunder. For purposes of the foregoing paragraph, a Terminated Shopping Center shall also include the MacArthur Shopping Center if and when it ceases to be a Shopping Center hereunder or any Shopping Center that ceases to be a Shopping Center under Article VIII.
ARTICLE III
DEPOSIT AND OPENING OF ESCROW
3.1 | Deposit. |
Purchaser has deposited with Escrow Agent (as defined in this Section below), by wire transfer received by Escrow Agent on the Effective Date, immediately available federal funds in the amount set forth in the Effective Date Letter for the “Initial Deposit” (such amount, the “Initial Deposit”, and together with the Second Deposit and the Third Deposit, if applicable, the “Deposit”). In all events and under all circumstances, Purchaser shall be entitled to any and all interest earned on the Deposit. On or before the Effective Date, Purchaser shall provide Escrow Agent with a fully completed form W-9 which provides Purchaser’s tax identification number. As used in this Agreement, “Escrow Agent” shall mean Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, having an office at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Phone: (248) 816‑3850, Fax: (248) 649‑4836; Email: xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx. If Purchaser fails to timely deliver the Initial Deposit as required in this Section 3.1, Sellers may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser any time after the date on which the Deposit was due and neither party shall have any liability hereunder except for those liabilities that expressly survive termination of this Agreement.
3.2 | Interest Bearing. |
The Deposit shall be held in an interest-bearing escrow account by Escrow Agent in accordance with Section 13.1(a) below.
3.3 | Independent Consideration. |
One Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($100.00) (the “Independent Consideration”) out of the Initial Deposit is the amount the parties bargained for and agreed to as consideration for the Sellers’ grant to Purchaser of Purchaser’s right to purchase the Property pursuant to the terms hereof and for Sellers’ execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. The Independent Consideration is in addition to and independent of any other consideration or payment provided in this Agreement, is not refundable under any circumstances, and shall be retained by Sellers notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement. In the event the transaction contemplated by this Agreement closes, the Independent Consideration shall be applied to the Purchase Price.
ARTICLE IV
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
4.1 | Conditions to Purchaser’s Obligation to Purchase. |
Purchaser’s obligation to purchase the Property is expressly conditioned upon each of the following:
(a)Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Each of the Sellers’ Representations shall be true and correct in all respects when made on the Effective Date and as of the Closing as though such representations and warranties were made on and as of the date of Closing (unless such representation or warranty is made as of a specific date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct as of such date); provided, however, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchaser shall have no right to terminate this Agreement as a result of such failure or failures of the Sellers’ Representations to be so true and correct in all respects, and the application of Section 4.1(b) below, unless a Material Seller Breach has occurred (as defined in this Section below), in which event, Purchaser shall have the rights set forth in Section 11.2(b) hereof.
For purposes of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
“Material Seller Breach” shall mean the failure of the conditions of Section 4.1(a) and/or 4.1(b) to be satisfied at Closing, which failures are, in the aggregate, result in or are reasonably expected to result in Purchaser’s Losses (as defined in this Section below) in excess of three percent (3%) of the Purchase Price (the “Materiality Threshold”).
“Purchaser’s Losses” shall mean any Liabilities actually incurred or suffered by Purchaser or reasonably expected to be incurred or suffered by Purchaser at Closing or thereafter (other than any special, consequential, speculative, punitive or similar damages incurred or reasonably expected to be incurred as a result of a claim by a third party) and any increases in liabilities, obligations, costs, fees, expenses to be assumed by Purchaser at Closing or incurred thereafter. For the avoidance of doubt, the amount of offsetting gains or benefits to Purchaser actually received or realized by Purchaser or reasonably expected to be received by Purchaser, if any, which results from a misrepresentation or breach by Seller hereunder will be taken into account in determining the amount of Purchaser’s Losses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that any variations with respect to Sellers’ Representations not being true and correct as of the Closing as a result of the following shall not be factored into determining Purchaser’s Losses or whether a Material Seller Breach has occurred, in each case, as and only to the extent not caused and/or contributed to by Seller and/or its affiliates unless expressly permitted under this Agreement:
(i)changes in circumstances or status after the Effective Date of occupants of the Shopping Centers or tenants under Leases (e.g., tenant defaults, bankruptcies, or other adverse matters relating to an occupant of the Shopping Centers or a tenant or any termination of any Lease other than as a result of (A) any landlord default thereunder or (B) a termination or surrender in violation of Article IX occurring after the Effective Date). For the avoidance of doubt, for purposes of clause (A) immediately above, landlord defaults shall not include any breach of the co-tenancy requirements under any Lease due to another tenant or occupant at the applicable Shopping Center “going dark” (not resulting from a breach by Seller or its affiliates) or defaulting under its Lease;
(ii)changes to Schedule 12.1(r) or Schedule 12.1(s) to reflect New Service Agreements or New Sponsorship Contracts which are permitted to be entered into pursuant to the terms of Article IX hereof, or Purchaser has approved or is deemed to have approved pursuant to the provisions of Article IX hereof;
(iii)updates to the information set forth in the Rent Rolls and any changes thereto or to any other exhibit or schedule to this Agreement arising after the Effective Date as a result
of the changes permitted in clauses (i) or (ii) of this Section 4.1(a) or any other matter which Sellers are expressly permitted to do under Sections 9.2, 9.4 and 9.5 of this Agreement after the Effective Date provided Sellers have complied in all respects with the terms of this Agreement in respect of such matters (and expressly not subject to any matters arising as a consequence of or breach by Seller of this Agreement);
(iv)updates to the information set forth in the Delinquency Reports (as defined in Section 12.1(j) below) with respect to matters occurring after the Effective Date as a result of the changes permitted in clause (i) of this Section 4.1(a);
(v)changes to the schedule of litigation set forth on Schedule 12.1(q) with respect to any litigation commenced or for which a complaint was served after the Effective Date and/or any litigation threatened in writing after the Effective Date, in each case which (1) are covered by insurance or are paid or to be paid for by Sellers pursuant to its self-insurance retention program and for which Purchaser shall not be liable, (2) are each reasonably expected to be claims for less than $250,000 or (3) for which Purchaser will not be liable either because of the nature of the claim or it is covered by an indemnity from Sellers hereunder; and
(vi)any notices of special taxes or assessment to be levied or assessed with respect to any Shopping Center received by Sellers after the Effective Date.
(b)Performance by Sellers. Each Seller’s performance of its obligations and covenants required of such Seller under this Agreement (other than with respect to the obligations set forth the other paragraphs of this Section 4.1); provided, however, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchaser shall have no right to terminate this Agreement as a result of any breaches of the foregoing by any Seller, and the application of Section 4.1(a), unless a Material Seller Breach has occurred, in which event, Purchaser shall have the rights set forth in Section 11.2(b) hereof.
(c)Sellers’ Deliveries. Delivery at Closing (or such earlier date indicated below) by each Seller of the following documents pertaining to its Shopping Center, to the extent applicable (all documents to be executed originals and, if applicable, witnessed and properly acknowledged):
(i)A deed (A) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-1 executed and acknowledged, as applicable, by the Seller of a fee interest in the Real Property located in Virginia (as noted on Exhibit A), (B) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E‑2 executed and acknowledged by the Seller of the Real Property located in Florida (as noted on Exhibit A), (C) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-3 executed and acknowledged, as applicable, by the Seller of the Real Property located in North Carolina (as noted on Exhibit A), (D) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-4 executed and acknowledged, as applicable, by the Seller of the Real Property located in Texas (as noted on Exhibit A), and (E) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-5 executed and acknowledged, as applicable, by each of the Sellers of the Real Properties located in Michigan (as noted on Exhibit A) (each, a “Deed” and collectively, the “Deeds”), as, and to the extent, applicable, free and clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances other than the Permitted Exceptions (as defined in Section 7.3 below).
(ii)An assignment and assumption of ground lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-7(A) (the “Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease”), with respect to MacArthur Shopping Center in Norfolk, Virginia only;
(iii)An assignment and assumption of reciprocal easement agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-7(C), (the “Assignment and Assumption of REA”), with respect to each REA;
(iv)An assignment and assumption of space tenant leases in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (the “Assignment and Assumption of Space Tenant Leases”);
(v)An assignment and assumption of anchor leases in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G (the “Assignment and Assumption of Anchor Leases”);
(vi)An assignment and assumption of the Ford Lease substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-7(A);
(vii)A xxxx of sale in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Xxxx of Sale”);
(viii)A general assignment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (the “General Assignment”);
(ix)An assignment and assumption of the MacArthur Parking Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E-7(D) (the “Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Parking Agreement”);
(x)A certification in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J that such Seller is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);
(xi)A closing statement in form and content reasonably satisfactory to such Seller and Purchaser (the “Closing Statement”) signed by such Seller and Purchaser, which shall identify the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to each Shopping Center, the closing costs set forth in Section 10.1 hereof, the prorations set forth in this Agreement, and such other charges, credits and items of payment contemplated by this Agreement. Purchaser and each Seller acknowledge that the other party may have separate settlement statements prepared for internal use and agree that such party shall not be required to disclose the terms thereof to the other party. The Defeasance Costs (as defined below) with respect to The Mall at Wellington Green (and any other Defeased Mortgage Loan), and the prorations in connection with The Mall at Wellington Green and the MacArthur Shopping Center shall be settled outside of the Closing Statement in a separate closing statement governed by the terms of this Agreement with respect to such Shopping Centers (the “Separate Closing Statement”);
(xii)A notification letter (a “Notice Letter”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit K, or such other form as may be required by a Mortgage Lender, (and reasonably acceptable to such Seller) completed and executed by such Seller to be mailed out by Purchaser upon Closing to each tenant under a Lease, each party to an REA, each party to a Service Agreement and each party to a Sponsorship Contract. Purchaser shall be liable for (and Purchaser hereby expressly assumes all liability for) all Security Deposits that are transferred from Sellers to Purchaser regardless of whether notice is given by Purchaser to the tenants in accordance with the terms of this Section 4.1(c)(xii). The provisions of this Section 4.1(c)(xii) shall survive the Closing;
(xiii)All required state, county and local transfer tax forms and affidavits;
(xiv)An updated Rent Roll reflecting matters as of five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date;
(xv)An updated Delinquency Report reflecting matters as of five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date;
(xvi)Evidence in form reasonably satisfactory to the Title Company (defined below) and Purchaser of such Seller’s authority to enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the authority and the incumbency of any individuals to execute any instruments executed and delivered by such Seller at Closing, together with a certificate of good standing of such Seller.
(xvii)A title affidavit in the form of Exhibit L attached hereto (the “Title Affidavit”);
(xviii)Keys to all locks on its Shopping Center in such Seller’s and/or such Seller’s property manager’s possession and originals, or if originals are not available, copies, of all of the Leases, the Ford Lease, the MacArthur Ground Lease Agreement, the MacArthur Parking Agreement, Service Agreements, Sponsorship Contracts, receipts for deposits, unpaid bills and any “as-built” plans and specifications of the Improvements at such Shopping Center, vehicle titles, permits and licenses used for the ownership and operation of a Shopping Center and any lease or property files held by such Seller or such Seller’s property manager (collectively, the “Property Documents”), to the extent not previously delivered to Purchaser and in such Seller’s and/or such Seller’s property manager’s possession (the foregoing shall be made available promptly after Closing and shall not be delivered at the Closing);
(xix)Originals of REA Estoppels, Anchor Tenant Estoppels, Remaining Tenant Estoppels, Major Tenants Estoppels, Seller Estoppels (if any) and the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate and the MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel;
(xx)Purchaser shall have received from each Seller a certificate, dated as of the Closing and executed on behalf of each Seller by a duly authorized signatory thereof, stating that the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true and correct in all respects as of the Closing, or identifying any representation or warranty which is not, or no longer is, true and correct and explaining the state of facts giving rise to the change;
(xxi)Evidence from TTC that no Shopping Center or Purchaser is subject to any management agreement with TTC or its affiliates; and
(xxii)Such additional documents and instruments appropriate to be executed and delivered by Seller as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transaction contemplated hereby and to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that the same does not result in any new or additional obligation, covenant, representation or warranty of a Seller under this Agreement beyond those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
(d)Title Policies. A commitment by the Title Company (as defined below) to issue to Purchaser, as of the date of the Closing a current form of an ALTA owner’s policy or leasehold policy, as
applicable, of title insurance with respect to each Shopping Center which title policy shall contain (to the extent applicable and available) the title endorsements set forth on Exhibit T attached hereto (collectively, the “Agreed Endorsements”), insuring Purchaser’s title to the Real Property for the Purchase Price subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (together with the Agreed Endorsements, each a “Title Policy”). Purchaser shall satisfy itself as to what endorsements the Title Company is willing to give, but having any specific endorsement agreed to by the Title Company (other than the Agreed Endorsements) shall not be a condition to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder. If a Title Company is unwilling or unable to issue one or more of the Title Policies, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions or subject only to the Permitted Exceptions without a special premium, but the other Title Company (the “Willing Title Company”) is so willing and able to issue such Title Policies, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions or subject only to the Permitted Exceptions without a special premium, then Purchaser shall accept such Title Policies from the Willing Title Company.
(e)REA Estoppels. Receipt by Purchaser of an executed estoppel certificate from each “REA Party” identified on Exhibit U (an “REA Party”) to the REAs, if, as and to the extent that an REA Party is contractually obligated to deliver an estoppel certificate to the applicable Seller (individually, an “REA Estoppel” and collectively, the “REA Estoppels”), which shall (i) contain substantially such information as is expressly specified in such REA to be provided by such REA Party, (ii) if such REA is silent on what information the REA Estoppel must contain but such REA Party has delivered an estoppel to Seller within the last three (3) years, contain substantially such information as previously provided by such REA Party, or (iii) if clauses (i) and (ii) are not applicable, then contain substantially such information as set forth in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit P-1; provided that any REA Estoppel under this Section 4.1(e) shall be acceptable if and only if it (x) does not indicate the continuing existence of an actual material default of the applicable Seller, (y) does not state that the REA is not in full force and effect and (z) does not include with it a copy of a document that is marked as missing in Schedule 12.1(t) that contains terms or conditions that materially and adversely impact the ownership, operation, financeability or value of the applicable Shopping Center (an “Acceptable REA Estoppel”). Subject to the penultimate paragraph of this Section 4.1, each REA Estoppel shall be dated no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to Closing; provided, however, Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for a period not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days (subject to Section 5.1(e) below), in the event that Purchaser’s lender shall not accept any REA Estoppel because (1) of its date, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of any REA Estoppel previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender, or (2) it is not certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of any REA Estoppel previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender; provided, however, that obtaining any such confirmation or update to an REA Estoppel is not a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder.
(f)Tenant Estoppels.
(i)Receipt by Purchaser of an executed estoppel certificate, in substantially the form required below (an “Estoppel Certificate”), from the following tenants (1) each “Anchor Tenant” identified on Exhibit U (individually, an “Anchor Tenant Estoppel” and collectively, the “Anchor Tenant Estoppels”), if, as and to the extent that an Anchor Tenant is contractually obligated to deliver an Estoppel Certificate to the applicable Seller and (2) enough of the remaining tenants (excluding any licensees, or storage, temporary, kiosk or cart tenants) (individually, a “Remaining Tenant Estoppel” and collectively, the “Remaining Tenant Estoppels”) so that Remaining Tenant Estoppels received by Purchaser cover in the aggregate at least seventy percent (70%) of the leased rentable square footage of all of the Shopping Centers (but in no event less than sixty-five percent (65%) for any one Shopping Center) that
is occupied by tenants (excluding any rentable square feet leased by an Anchor Tenant and any licensees, or storage, temporary, kiosk or cart tenant) (such tenants, the “Remaining Tenants”); provided, however, that the Remaining Tenant Estoppels must include Estoppel Certificates (collectively, the “Major Tenant Estoppels”) from each “Major Tenant” identified on Exhibit U (collectively, the “Major Tenants”). Subject to the penultimate paragraph of this Section 4.1, each Estoppel Certificate shall be dated no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to Closing; provided, however, Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for a period not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days (subject to Section 5.1(e) below), in the event that Purchaser’s lender shall not accept any Estoppel Certificate because (1) of its date, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of any Estoppel Certificate previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender, or (2) it is not certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of any Estoppel Certificate previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender; provided, however, that obtaining any such confirmation or update to an Estoppel Certificate is not a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder.
(ii)The Anchor Tenant Estoppels and the Remaining Tenant Estoppels (including the Major Tenant Estoppels) shall each be in substantially the same form of Exhibit P-2 or, in each case, such other form as is specified in the applicable Lease or containing such information as is expressly specified in the applicable Lease to be provided by the tenant thereunder, provided that any estoppel certificate under this Section 4.1(f) shall be acceptable (an “Acceptable Tenant Estoppel”) if and only if it (1) subject to Sections 4.1(f)(iii) and (iv) below, does not indicate the existence of an actual landlord default under the applicable Lease (other than minor technical or de minimis breaches), (2) confirms the amount of current base monthly rent under the applicable Lease, (3) does not indicate any conflict with or contain information contradictory to the terms and conditions of the applicable Lease (other than minor technical or de minimis conflicts or contradictions) and (4) does not state that the applicable Lease is not in full force and effect.
(iii)Sellers shall have the option, but shall not be required, to execute an estoppel certificate in the form of Exhibit P-3 attached hereto (“Seller Estoppel”) for Remaining Tenants other than the Major Tenants (“Other Tenants”) who have not provided an Estoppel Certificate in order to satisfy the estoppel threshold required to be obtained by Sellers in Section 4.1(f)(i)(2) (the “Estoppel Threshold”); provided, however, that the aggregate square footage of leased premises with respect to each Shopping Center for which Seller Estoppels may be delivered by Seller in lieu of Estoppel Certificates in order to satisfy the Estoppel Threshold shall not exceed (1) ten percent (10%) of the leased rentable square footage of Other Tenants with respect to any one Shopping Center and (2) five percent (5%) of the leased rentable square footage of Other Tenants with respect to all the Shopping Centers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller Estoppels shall not satisfy the Estoppel Threshold if Purchaser’s lender does not permit such Seller Estoppel to satisfy the Estoppel Threshold; provided that Purchaser shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its lender to accept any Seller Estoppel or other assurances from Seller or TRG, which they are willing to provide, in their sole discretion.
(iv)Any REA Estoppel that does not meet the requirements of an Acceptable REA Estoppel, or Estoppel Certificate that does not meet the requirements of an Acceptable Tenant
Estoppel shall be deemed to be an Acceptable REA Estoppel or Acceptable Tenant Estoppel, as applicable, if the applicable Seller agrees to indemnify Purchaser for the monetized value of the disclosed default or claim (collectively, “REA/Tenant Claims”), prior to the Closing; provided that if the aggregate amount of REA/Tenant Claims at a Shopping Center is equal to or greater than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), this condition precedent shall not be satisfied and Purchaser, at its option, may either (1) require that such Seller indemnify Purchaser or Purchaser’s lender for such REA/Tenant Claims, or (2) have the rights described in the final paragraph of this Section 4.1; provided, further, however that if Purchaser’s lender does not find Seller’s or TRG’s indemnification of Purchaser under this clause (iv) as an acceptable remedy to cure any REA/Tenant Claims, this condition precedent shall not be satisfied and Purchaser shall have the rights described in the final paragraph of this Section 4.1 (provided that Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its lender to accept any indemnification as set forth in this clause (iv)). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if after delivering an executed Estoppel Certificate for a tenant, such tenant delivers to the applicable Seller a written notice of default or a written notice contradicting any material information contained in a previously delivered Estoppel Certificate, such Estoppel Certificate shall not be an Acceptable Estoppel unless the default or contradictory statement is cured prior to the Closing or deemed to be an Acceptable REA Estoppel or an Acceptable Tenant Estoppel pursuant to this clause (iv). Any indemnity provide by Sellers under this clause (iv) shall be guaranteed by TRG pursuant to the attached Joinder.
(g)MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate. Receipt by Purchaser of the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate in the form of Exhibit S attached hereto; provided that the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate shall be acceptable if and only if it (an “Acceptable MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel”): (i) does not state that the MacArthur Ground Lease is not in full force and effect, (ii) confirms the amount of the fixed monthly rent payments then payable under the MacArthur Ground Lease and that all such rent as then due and payable has been paid, and (iii) does not state that a material default by MacArthur LLC exists. Subject to the penultimate paragraph of this Section 4.1, the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel shall be dated no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to Closing; provided, however, Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for a period not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days (subject to Section 5.1(e) below), in the event that Purchaser’s lender shall not accept the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate because (1) of its date, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender, or (2) it is not certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, in which case the applicable Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a confirmation or update of the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate previously delivered, as required by Purchaser’s lender; provided, however, that obtaining any such confirmation or update to the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel is not a condition precedent to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder.
(h)No Injunction. No injunction has been issued by a court of competent jurisdiction (whether temporary, preliminary, or final) enjoining the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(i)Assumption and Defeasance. Each Seller’s performance of its obligations and covenants required of such Seller under Section 5.2(a) and Article XIV of this Agreement and payment of its share of any Defeasance Costs as required hereunder shall have been satisfied or made, unless Sellers are unable to so perform as a result of acts or a failure to act of Purchaser or Purchaser’s lender.
(j)MacArthur Ground Lease Consent. With respect to the MacArthur Shopping Center only, receipt by Purchaser of the consent by the MacArthur Ground Lessor to the Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MacArthur Ground Lease. If this condition is not satisfied by the Closing Date, then automatically, without the need for any further documentation, this Agreement shall be deemed to be amended such that MacArthur LLC shall no longer be a Seller, MacArthur Shopping Center shall no longer be a Shopping Center, and no representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations hereunder will relate to MacArthur LLC or MacArthur Shopping Center; provided, nevertheless, there shall be no reduction in the amount of the Deposit.
Notwithstanding anything in Sections 4.1(e), 4.1(f) and 4.1(g) to the contrary, if Purchaser shall direct Sellers to send out to the respective recipients the REA Estoppels, Estoppel Certificates or the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel pursuant to Section 9.3 hereof (i) less than sixty (60) days prior to Closing, the failure of Sellers to obtain the requisite number of such estoppels from the REA Parties, applicable tenants or the MacArthur Ground Lessor, as applicable, by the Closing shall not constitute a failure of such conditions to be satisfied by Sellers (provided that Sellers agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the requisite number of estoppels from the REA Parties or applicable tenants, as applicable, by the Closing), and (ii) if following such direction by Purchaser pursuant to Section 9.3 hereof, Purchaser extends the Closing in accordance with the terms of Section 5.1(b) or Section 5.1(c) of this Agreement or the Closing is otherwise extended pursuant to the terms of this Agreement other than as a result of a default by Sellers, the failure of such estoppels to be dated no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to Closing shall not constitute a failure of such conditions to be satisfied by Sellers (provided that Sellers agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain estoppels dated no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to Closing).
Subject to the terms of Sections 4.1(a) and 4.1(b), in the event that any of the conditions set forth in this Section 4.1 are not satisfied on the Closing Date, Purchaser may: (i) waive in writing any such condition and proceed with the Closing; (ii) with respect to a Shopping Center for which the conditions under this Section 4.1 are not satisfied (other than the conditions of Sections 4.1(a) and 4.1(b), which failure is governed by Section 11.2, and 4.1(h) (if as to Section 4.1(h) it is not satisfied as to all of the Shopping Centers)) (each an “Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center”), terminate this Agreement in writing with respect to such Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center (each a “Terminated Shopping Center”), in which case this Agreement shall be deemed to be amended such that the Seller of a Terminated Shopping Center shall no longer be a Seller under this Agreement, a Terminated Shopping Center shall no longer be a Shopping Center under this Agreement, and no representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations hereunder will relate to the Seller of a Terminated Shopping Center or to a Terminated Shopping Center; provided, however, there shall be no return of the Deposit, unless the proviso in the penultimate sentence of Section 2.1(d) shall be applicable; (iii) terminate this entire Agreement in writing in the event that (w) the condition in Section 4.1(h) is not satisfied, (x) there are more than two (2) Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Centers, (y) The Mall at Wellington Green is an Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center, or (z) MacArthur Shopping Center is an Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center (or at such time the MacArthur Shopping Center has ceased to be a “Shopping Center” hereunder) and there is one more Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center, and following any such termination pursuant to this clause (iii), Escrow Agent shall refund the Deposit (except for the Independent Consideration) to Purchaser and both Purchaser and Sellers will be relieved of any further obligations hereunder, except for the obligations hereunder which expressly survive the Closing or other termination of this Agreement. The conditions set forth in this Section 4.1 are solely for the benefit of Purchaser and may be waived only by Purchaser. Purchaser shall, at all times prior to the termination of this Agreement, have the right to waive any of these conditions. The foregoing shall not limit any other rights or remedies of Purchaser under this Agreement in the event of a breach of this Agreement by a Seller.
4.2 | Conditions to Sellers’ Obligation to Sell. |
Each Seller’s obligation to sell its Shopping Center is expressly conditioned upon each of the following:
(a)Performance by Purchaser. Purchaser’s performance of the material obligations and covenants required of Purchaser under this Agreement.
(b)Receipt of Purchase Price. Purchaser shall have delivered to Escrow Agent the Purchase Price in the manner provided in and as adjusted by the terms of this Agreement and the Effective Date Letter and authorized its release by the Escrow Agent to Sellers.
(c)Assumption/Defeasance of Mortgage Loans. With respect to an Assumed Debt Shopping Center, Purchaser shall have assumed the applicable Assumed Mortgage Loan unless due to a Sellers’ failure to comply with its obligations under Sections 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 this Agreement. With respect to a Defeased Mortgage Loan (as defined below), such Defeased Mortgage Loan shall have been Defeased in accordance with the terms herein unless due to Defeasing Sellers’ failure to comply with its obligations under Section 5.2(a) and/or Section 14.4 of this Agreement or a Defeasing Seller’s failure to pay its share of any Defeasance Costs required hereunder.
(d)Purchaser’s Deliveries. Delivery at Closing (or such earlier date indicated below) to Escrow Agent of the following documents pertaining to each of the Shopping Centers, as applicable (all documents to be executed originals and, if applicable, witnessed and properly acknowledged):
(i)With respect to MacArthur Shopping Center, the Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease;
(ii)Intentionally Omitted;
(iii)With respect to each REA, the Assignment and Assumption of REA;
(iv)The Assignment and Assumption of Space Tenant Leases;
(v)The Assignment and Assumption of Anchor Leases;
(vi)The Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Parking Agreement;
(vii)The Assignment and Assumption of the Ford Lease;
(viii)The Xxxx of Sale;
(ix)The General Assignment;
(x)The Closing Statement and the Separate Closing Statement (signed by the applicable Seller and Purchaser);
(xi)Evidence in form reasonably satisfactory to the Title Company and Sellers of Purchaser’s authority to enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the authority and the incumbency of any individuals to execute any instruments
executed and delivered by Purchaser at Closing, together with a certificate of good standing of Purchaser;
(xii)All required state, county and local transfer tax forms and affidavits;
(xiii)A counterpart of each Notice Letter;
(xiv)Sellers shall have received from Purchaser a certificate, dated as of the Closing and executed on behalf of Purchaser by a duly authorized signatory thereof, stating that the representations and warranties of Purchaser contained in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing, or identifying any representation or warranty which is not, or no longer is, true and correct and explaining the state of facts giving rise to the change; and
(xv)Such additional documents and instruments appropriate to be executed and delivered by Purchaser as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transaction contemplated hereby and to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that the same does not result in any new or additional obligation, covenant, representation or warranty of Purchaser under this Agreement beyond those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
(e)Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Purchaser set forth in Section 12.4 being true and correct in all material respects as of Closing.
(f)No Injunction. No injunction has been issued by a court of competent jurisdiction (whether temporary, preliminary, or final) enjoining the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(g)MacArthur Ground Lease Consent. With respect to the MacArthur Shopping Center only, receipt by Sellers of the consent by the MacArthur Ground Lessor to the Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MacArthur Ground Lease. If this condition is not satisfied by the Closing Date, then automatically, without the need for any further documentation, this Agreement shall be deemed to be amended such that MacArthur LLC shall no longer be a Seller, MacArthur Shopping Center shall no longer be a Shopping Center, and no representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations hereunder will relate to MacArthur LLC or MacArthur Shopping Center; provided, nevertheless, there shall be no reduction in the amount of the Deposit.
4.3 | No Financing Contingency; Assumption of Mortgage Loans. |
(a)It is expressly acknowledged and agreed by Purchaser that this Agreement and Purchaser’s obligations hereunder are not contingent or conditioned upon obtaining a commitment for or the closing of any financing or raising any equity, and the failure of Purchaser to obtain or close any financing or raise any equity for any reason whatsoever, shall not be a failure of condition to Purchaser’s performance hereunder. In addition, Sellers will have no obligation to or privity with any lender to Purchaser other than the Mortgage Lenders, as and to the extent herein provided.
(b)Purchaser acknowledges that it is intended that the Assumed Debt Shopping Centers will be conveyed by the applicable Sellers subject to all mortgages, deeds of trust, deeds to secure debt and
other security agreements and collateral assignments evidencing and/or securing the Assumed Mortgage Loans.
ARTICLE V
CLOSING
5.1 | Date and Manner of Closing. |
(a)Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Article IV, the closing contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur at 1:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) on September 19, 2014 (the “Initial Closing Date”, as such date may be extended pursuant to subparagraphs (b) and (c) and below or as otherwise extended pursuant to the express terms of this Agreement, or such earlier date as mutually agreed to in writing by and among the parties hereto, the “Closing Date”) at the offices of the Escrow Agent or through mutually acceptable escrow arrangements.
(b)Purchaser shall have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion for any reason or no reason, to extend the Initial Closing Date until October 20, 2014 (the “First Extended Closing Date”), by delivering written notice of such extension (the “First Extension Notice”) to Seller at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Initial Closing Date and, subject to the other terms and conditions of this paragraph, by depositing the amount set forth in the Effective Date Letter for the “Second Deposit” (such amount, the “Second Deposit”) by wire transfer of immediately-available Federal funds on or before the Initial Closing Date. In all events and under all circumstances, Purchaser shall be entitled to any and all interest earned on the Second Deposit. If Purchaser has delivered the First Extension Notice and fails to close on the Initial Closing Date and fails to deliver the Second Deposit as provided in this Section 5.1(b), and there is no existing failure of a condition under Sections 4.1(a), (b) (in the case of clause (b) only, other than the performance of an obligation not performable as of such time or not required to be performed as of such time), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) (in the case of clause (i) only, other than the performance of an obligation not performable as of such time or not required to be performed as of such time) (“Sellers’ Conditions”), then Sellers who have not yet closed may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser at any time after the Initial Closing Date, in which event the Deposit shall immediately be disbursed to Sellers who have not yet closed and neither party shall have any liability hereunder except for those liabilities that expressly survive termination of this Agreement. If, on the Initial Closing Date, Sellers’ Conditions are not satisfied, Purchaser may still extend the Initial Closing Date to the First Extended Closing Date, but instead of depositing the Second Deposit, it shall give written notice to Sellers on or before the Initial Closing Date identifying each unsatisfied condition (the “Unsatisfied Conditions”). If Sellers thereafter satisfy the Unsatisfied Conditions and deliver written notice to Purchaser that all of the Unsatisfied Conditions are satisfied, then Purchaser shall have two (2) Business Days after the date of receipt of such written notice and satisfaction of the Unsatisfied Conditions (and provided there are no other unsatisfied Sellers’ Conditions, as of such new date), to deposit the Second Deposit with the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately-available Federal funds. If Purchaser fails to deposit the Second Deposit with Escrow Agent within such two (2) Business Day period and has not previously delivered to Escrow Agent the Second Deposit, then provided there does not exist a failure of Sellers’ Conditions as of such date, the remaining Sellers may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser at any time thereafter, in which event the Deposit shall immediately be disbursed to the remaining Sellers and neither party shall have any liability hereunder except for those liabilities that expressly survive termination of this Agreement.
(c)If the Initial Closing Date is extended pursuant to subparagraph (b) above, Purchaser shall have the right for any reason or no reason, in its sole and absolute discretion, to extend the First Extended Closing Date until November 19, 2014 (the “Second Extended Closing Date”), by delivering written notice
of such extension (the “Second Extension Notice”) to Seller at least five (5) Business Days prior to the First Extended Closing Date and, subject to the other terms and conditions of this paragraph, by depositing the amount set forth in the Effective Date Letter for the “Third Deposit” (such amount, the “Third Deposit”) by wire transfer of immediately-available Federal funds on or before the First Extended Closing Date. In all events and under all circumstances, Purchaser shall be entitled to any and all interest earned on the Third Deposit. If Purchaser has delivered the Second Extension Notice and fails to close on the Second Extended Closing Date and fails to deliver the Third Deposit as provided in this Section 5.1(c), and Sellers have satisfied all of the Sellers’ Conditions then the remaining Sellers may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser at any time after the First Extended Closing Date, in which event the Deposit shall immediately be disbursed to the remaining Sellers and neither party shall have any liability hereunder except for those liabilities that expressly survive termination of this Agreement. If, on the First Extended Closing Date, Sellers’ Conditions are not satisfied, Purchaser may still extend the First Extended Closing Date to the Second Extended Closing Date, but instead of depositing the Third Deposit, it shall give written notice to Sellers on or before the First Extended Closing Date identifying each of the Unsatisfied Conditions. If Sellers thereafter satisfy the Unsatisfied Conditions and deliver written notice to Purchaser that all of the Unsatisfied Conditions are satisfied, then Purchaser shall have two (2) Business Days after the date of receipt of such written notice and satisfaction of the Unsatisfied Conditions (and provided there are no other unsatisfied Sellers’ Conditions as of such new date), to deposit the Third Deposit with the Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately-available Federal funds. If Purchaser fails to deposit the Third Deposit with Escrow Agent within such two (2) Business Day Period and has not previously delivered to Escrow Agent the Third Deposit, then provided there does not exist a failure of Sellers’ Conditions as of such date, the remaining Sellers may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser at any time thereafter, in which event the Deposit shall immediately be disbursed to the remaining Sellers and neither party shall have any liability hereunder except for those liabilities that expressly survive termination of this Agreement.
(d)The Second Deposit, if paid, and the Third Deposit, if paid, shall become part of the “Deposit” as such term is used in this Agreement.
(e)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Closing Date is extended pursuant to Sections 4.1(e)- (g), 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2, 11.1 or 11.2(b), or any other express provision in this Agreement, in no event or circumstance shall the Closing occur later than December 19, 2014 (the “Outside Closing Date”).
5.2 | Closing. |
(a)The Defeasing Sellers and Purchaser, to the extent it is a party thereto, shall deliver the Defeasance Documents with Escrow Agent (or another escrow agent designated by a Mortgage Lender’s servicer’s counsel), no later than two (2) Business Days prior to Closing. The Defeasing Sellers shall deposit accrued interest under the Defeased Loans and Purchaser shall deposit the principal balance of the Defeased Mortgage Loans (as part of the Defeasance Collateral) with Escrow Agent (or another escrow agent designated by a Mortgage Lender’s servicer’s counsel) no later than noon (Eastern Time) at least one (1) Business Day prior to Closing. Purchaser and the Defeasing Sellers shall deposit their respective share of the Defeasance Costs (as set forth in Section 10.1(c) hereof) with Escrow Agent (or another escrow agent designated by a Mortgage Lender’s servicer’s counsel) no later than noon (Eastern Time) at least one (1) Business Day prior to Closing. On the Closing Date, upon confirmation from the applicable securities intermediary that it is in receipt of the Defeasance Collateral, the Escrow Agent (or another escrow agent designated by a Mortgage Lender’s servicer’s counsel) shall release the Defeasance Documents and the Defeasance Costs in accordance with joint written instructions of Purchasers and Defeasing Sellers consistent with this Agreement.
(b)Prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser and each Seller shall deposit all applicable documents required by the terms of this Agreement with Escrow Agent to be held in escrow pending Closing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. By 1:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) on the Closing Date, Purchaser shall deposit with the Escrow Agent, by wire transfer of immediately available federal funds, the Purchase Price as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and less the principal balance of the Defeased Mortgage Loan deposited into escrow in accordance with Section 5.2(a) above. Purchaser and each Seller agree that the Closing shall be conducted by means of a so called “New York Style Closing”, with the delivery in accordance with the joint written instructions of Purchaser and Sellers consistent with this Agreement of each of (i) the Deeds and the Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease and such other documents as may be recorded, (ii) the release all other documents held in escrow pursuant to this Agreement to the Purchaser and/or the Sellers, as applicable, and (iii) the Title Policies, followed immediately by, but no later, than 3:00 P.M. (Eastern Time), the delivery of the Purchase Price, as adjusted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, to the Sellers in the form of a wire transfer of immediately available Federal funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be no requirement that Purchaser and Sellers physically meet for the Closing, and all documents and funds to be delivered at the Closing shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent unless the parties hereto mutually agree otherwise.
5.3 | Sellers’ Closing Deliveries. |
At Closing for each Shopping Center, each Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered all the deliveries with respect to its Shopping Center set forth in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, Section 4.1(c), except for the deliveries specified in Section 4.1(c)(xviii), which shall be delivered in accordance with the terms thereof.
5.4 | Purchaser’s Closing Deliveries. |
At Closing for each Shopping Center, Purchaser shall deliver or cause to be delivered all the deliveries with respect to such Shopping Center set forth in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, Section 4.2(c).
ARTICLE VI
DUE DILIGENCE
6.1 | Purchaser’s Inspections and Studies; Confidentiality. |
(a)Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, that certain letter agreement between TTC and Starwood Capital Eurasia/Americas Holdings, L.L.C., dated March 20, 2014 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), the terms of the MacArthur Ground Lease, the rights of the tenants under the Leases and the rights of the parties to the REAs, from the Effective Date through the earlier of the termination of this Agreement and the Closing (the “Due Diligence Period”), Purchaser and Purchaser's Representatives (as defined in the Confidentiality Agreement) shall have the right, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, to make such inspections, investigations and tests of or related to the Real Property as Purchaser may elect to make or obtain (collectively, the “Investigations”). Sellers will reasonably cooperate with Purchaser in providing Purchaser and Purchaser’s Representatives with reasonable access to the Property solely for purposes of the Investigations; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall Sellers be obligated to provide, or to provide access to, any Confidential Materials (as defined in Section 6.1(c) below). All Investigations that are to be conducted at the Property shall be at reasonable times convenient to Sellers after at least 24 hours’ prior
notice to Sellers. At Sellers’ election, a representative of the applicable Seller or its property manager shall accompany Purchaser and Purchaser’s Representatives during any Investigation that is to be conducted at the Property. Purchaser and Purchaser’s Representatives shall conduct all Investigations in a manner so as to not disturb or interfere with (i) the operation of any tenant’s or any REA party’s business, or (ii) the current use of the Property in any material respect, and shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid damage to the Property and injury to persons on or about the Property. Purchaser shall, immediately after any entry upon the Real Property to conduct any Investigation, restore the Property, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, to the same condition to the extent practicable that existed immediately prior thereto. Purchaser agrees to discontinue any Investigation promptly upon notice from a Seller if such Investigation presents a danger to human health or safety or would otherwise adversely impact the Property. Purchaser’s Investigations shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable legal requirements and Purchaser and each of Purchaser’s Representatives shall comply, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, with all legal requirements applicable to such Investigations. Purchaser understands and agrees that unless Sellers consent thereto in writing pursuant to this Section 6.1, Purchaser’s environmental investigation shall be limited to a so-called Phase I environmental site assessment as to the Real Property and neither Purchaser nor any Purchaser’s Representative may undertake any soil or groundwater testing for contaminants or any other subsurface investigation or any invasive testing of the Property, including, without limitation, any invasive testing of walls, ceilings, roofs, or floors of the Improvements. If any Phase I environmental site assessment obtained by Purchaser with respect to any part of the Real Property discloses any “recognized environmental condition” as defined under ASTM standards (a “REC”), then Purchaser may provide the applicable Seller with a written request to undertake the testing of soil or groundwater (or other media) with respect to such REC. Any such written request by Purchaser shall include a reasonably detailed scope of work describing the testing that Purchaser proposes to perform (the “Scope of Work”). The applicable Seller shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to the work described in the Scope of Work, provided that (1) the applicable REC is a reasonable concern, (2) the testing of environmental media is necessary to evaluate the applicable REC, and (3) the Scope of Work is a reasonable scope of work for evaluating the applicable REC. (The term “Business Day” as used herein shall mean any day other than Saturdays or Sundays or any other day on which national banks are not open for business in Michigan or New York.) All environmental investigations shall be conducted in accordance with applicable industry standards (including, without limitation, ASTM standards). This Section 6.1 shall survive termination of this Agreement indefinitely.
(b)Each Seller will provide, or make available, to Purchaser Due Diligence Materials (as defined in Section 6.5 below) about its Shopping Center, as reasonably requested by Purchaser, solely for the purpose of its due diligence; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall any Seller be obligated to provide, or to provide access to, any Confidential Materials.
(c)The term “Confidential Materials” shall mean any and all of the following: appraisals; budgets; strategic plans for the Property; internal analyses; financial projections; information regarding the marketing of the Property for sale; submissions relating to obtaining internal authorization for the sale of the Property by a Seller or any direct or indirect owner of any beneficial interest in a Seller; internal minutes or deliberations of a Seller or any governing body or council thereof; organizational documents of a Seller or any direct or indirect owner of any beneficial interest in a Seller; federal and state income tax returns, attorney and accountant work product; attorney-client privileged documents; investor communications; or internal correspondence of a Seller.
(d)The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Confidentiality Agreement remains in full force and effect and that nothing herein affects the terms and provisions contained therein. Purchaser hereby agrees that it shall be bound by the terms and provisions of the Confidentiality Agreement to the same
extent as Starwood Capital Eurasia/America Holdings, L.L.C. as if Purchaser were a signatory thereof. Any and all information and material received by, or made available to, Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be “Evaluation Material” under the Confidentiality Agreement.
6.2 | Insurance and Risk of Loss. |
Prior to such time as Purchaser or any of Purchaser’s Representatives enter the Property, Purchaser shall obtain, and provide the Sellers with certificates evidencing, policies of general liability insurance that insure Purchaser and Purchaser’s Representatives with liability insurance limits of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for personal injury and property damage and name the applicable Seller for its Shopping Center and TTC for all Shopping Centers as additional insureds. Such insurance shall be written by a company or companies reasonably satisfactory to Sellers. Purchaser assumes all risks associated with Purchaser’s and Purchaser’s Representatives’ entry upon and Investigations of the Property.
6.3 | Contacts with Authorities; Required Disclosure. |
Except in connection with the preparation of a so-called “Phase I” environmental report or zoning and/or building code investigations with respect to a Shopping Center, Purchaser and any of Purchaser's Representatives shall provide the applicable Seller with 48 hours’ prior written notice (which notice may be given by email or other electronic delivery) before any other contact with any governmental body or agency (an “Authority”), which notice shall include a general description of the matters to be discussed with such Authority, and such Seller shall have the right to be present (or to have its representative be present) for any such contact; provided that the applicable Seller shall not be obligated to participate in any manner in connection with any such contact with any Authority or to provide any approvals, endorsements or representations in connection with any such contact. Purchaser agrees that in the event that, under applicable Law, Purchaser is required to notify any Authority of any condition at any Shopping Center as a result of any findings in any environmental assessment or any other Investigation done by or at the direction of Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives, Purchaser shall, to the extent practical and not legally prohibited, immediately notify the applicable Seller and such Seller (not Purchaser, Purchaser’s Representatives or anyone acting on behalf of Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives) shall make such disclosure as such Seller deems appropriate and shall promptly provide Purchaser with copies of all such disclosures; provided, however, that if Purchaser has an independent legal obligation to notify any Authority of such condition at the Shopping Center, it may satisfy this obligation, but, in the event it provides such notification before Closing, Purchaser shall provide, to the extent practical and not legally prohibited, the applicable Seller with as much advance notice of the contents of the notification as possible so that such Seller may, at its discretion, provide timely notification on behalf of both such Seller and Purchaser. Nothing in this Section 6.3 shall be construed to restrict the authority of Purchaser to communicate with any Authority after Closing.
6.4 | Contacts with Tenants. |
Purchaser shall have the right to conduct interviews of any tenants or occupants of the Shopping Centers that agree to such interviews, but only after Sellers or Purchaser issue the joint press release referred to in Section 16.1 hereof.
6.5 | Due Diligence Materials. |
The term “Due Diligence Materials” shall mean (1) all material and information that Sellers, their affiliates, or others on their behalf furnish or otherwise make available to Purchaser and/or Purchaser’s Representatives, whether before or after the Effective Date, together with any reports, analyses, compilations,
forecasts, memoranda, notes, studies, and other written or electronic materials prepared by or for Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives that contain, reflect, or are based upon such information and material and (2) all material and information that Purchaser’s Representatives furnish or otherwise make available to Purchaser.
6.6 | Confidentiality of Due Diligence Information. |
The Due Diligence Materials and any other information with respect to each Shopping Center provided, or made available, by a Seller to or obtained by Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives prior to Closing will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating the transaction described herein and shall be deemed to be “Evaluation Material” under the Confidentiality Agreement. Unless and until the Closing, Purchaser shall not disclose, and shall not permit any of Purchaser’s Representatives to disclose, any portion of the Due Diligence Materials or any such other information to any individual or entity, except as expressly permitted to disclose Evaluation Material in the Confidentiality Agreement. Purchaser shall be responsible for any breach of this Section 6.6 by its affiliates or Purchaser’s Representatives. This Section 6.6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement until March 20, 2016.
6.7 | Return of Due Diligence Information. |
If for any reason a Closing does not occur or if this Agreement terminates for any reason, then Purchaser shall immediately return and/or deliver to Sellers all original Due Diligence Materials (provided by Seller and not produced by Purchaser) and return to Sellers or destroy all other Due Diligence Materials and all copies or photocopies thereof in its possession or in the possession of any Purchaser Representative in accordance with the Confidentiality Agreement; provided, however, if Purchaser intends to bring suit against Sellers for specific performance for purposes of conveyance of the Property pursuant to this Agreement, this Section 6.7 shall not apply for the longer of (i) ninety (90) days after such failure to close or termination, as applicable, and (ii) the duration of such lawsuit or any appeals relating thereto. This Section 6.7 shall survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely.
6.8 | Indemnification. |
Purchaser shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to each Seller) and hold harmless each Seller, each Seller’s Representatives, TTC, and its and their respective direct and indirect owners, officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any and all Liabilities to the extent arising out of or in any way related to (i) any Investigation or (ii) any breach by Purchaser or any Purchaser’s Representative of the terms of this Article VI. The Purchaser’s indemnity obligations set forth in this Section 6.8 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement for one (1) year. As used herein, the term “Liabilities” shall mean any and all demands, claims, actions, causes of action, assessments, losses, damages (other than special, consequential, speculative, punitive or similar damages), liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.
ARTICLE VII
TITLE AND SURVEY
7.1 | Title Documents. |
Prior to the Effective Date, Sellers have delivered, or made available, pro forma title policies with respect to each of the Shopping Centers in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit M (collectively, the “Pro Formas”) together with all underlying title documents referenced therein issued by Fidelity National Title
Insurance Company, having an office at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Phone: (000) 000-0000, Fax: (000) 000-0000, Email: xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx (“Fidelity”), with co-insurance for one-half of the total Title Policy amount to be provided by Royal Abstract, having an office at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000, Attention: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Phone: (000) 000-0000, Fax: (000) 000-0000, Email: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx (“Royal Abstract”, and together with Fidelity, collectively or individually, as applicable, the “Title Company”).
7.2 | Survey. |
Sellers have delivered, or made available, to Purchaser prior to the Effective Date the surveys of the Shopping Centers identified on Exhibit N attached hereto (the “Existing Surveys”). Sellers have ordered new surveys for each Shopping Center (each, a “New Survey”, and together with the Existing Surveys, the “Surveys”).
7.3 | Title. |
At the Closing, each Seller shall give, and Purchaser shall accept, good and insurable title to its Real Property (either fee or leasehold, as the case may be), subject only to (a) title exceptions shown on the Pro Formas as of the Effective Date (excluding any Unpermitted Exceptions); (b) non-delinquent real property taxes, water and sewer charges and all assessments (governmental and private) and unpaid installments thereof; (c) any special assessments of which Sellers first received notice after the Effective Date, to the extent the same are not yet due and payable, (d) matters shown on the Existing Surveys, (e) the rights of tenants under Leases, as tenants only (but including any rights of anchor tenants to buy their pads and parking, if applicable, under Leases), and any matter (other than Permitted Tenant Liens covered by clause (i) below) created by tenants (other than Sellers or its affiliates) which they have the right to do pursuant to their Leases and not resulting from or caused by a breach or default by a Seller or its affiliates under a Lease or REA, (f) matters caused, consented to in writing, or created by Purchaser or any of its affiliates or any of Purchaser’s Representatives; (g) matters which Purchaser shall have approved in writing or be deemed to have approved after the Effective Date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, (h) liens securing the Assumed Mortgage Loans and all documents related thereto, (i) any mechanics’ liens relating to work done by or for tenants (including any notices of commencement, notices of furnishings, designation of lien agents or other similar matters relating to the construction of any tenant improvements under the Leases) or judgment liens or other involuntary liens securing a monetary amount created by, through or under a tenant of a Shopping Center (other than Sellers or its affiliates) unless due to the failure of Sellers or its affiliate to perform its obligations (the “Permitted Tenant Liens”), (j) any new title exceptions that are disclosed by any updates to the Pro Formas or any New Survey that relate to easements, restrictions, covenants, reservations and rights of way customarily found on regional shopping centers and given in the ordinary course of business, provided that no such exception shall adversely affect the use, operation, development or value of the applicable Property or portion thereof or rights or interests therein, and (k) New Title Exceptions which are deemed to be Permitted Exceptions because Purchaser failed to object to such New Title Exception pursuant to Section 7.5, or are cured by Sellers, in accordance with the terms of Section 7.5 and New Survey Exceptions which are deemed to be Permitted Exceptions because Purchaser failed to object to such New Survey Exception pursuant to Section 7.6, or are cured by Sellers, in accordance with the terms of Section 7.6 (collectively, “Permitted Exceptions”). To the extent there are any Permitted Tenant Liens, the applicable Seller shall be obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Purchaser from and against any and all Liabilities related to the Permitted Tenant Liens (which indemnity obligation shall be guaranteed by TRG pursuant to the attached Joinder including any Liabilities incurred in connection with satisfying its obligations under this sentence and the following sentence). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (x) have the Permitted Tenant Liens released, discharged, or otherwise satisfied by the applicable
tenants under the terms of their Leases, and (y) be reimbursed for such Liabilities by such tenants. If TRG indemnifies Purchaser with respect to any Permitted Tenant Liens before Purchaser is reimbursed for such Liabilities by a tenant, Purchaser shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to continue to pursue such tenant for reimbursement, and in the event it obtains reimbursement, will reimburse TRG promptly thereafter.
7.4 | Unpermitted Exceptions. |
Each Seller shall, at Closing, cure by obtaining releases, if necessary expending money, or causing the Title Company to remove from the Title Policy or affirmatively insure over at no cost to Purchaser to the reasonable satisfaction of Purchaser the following (collectively, the “Unpermitted Exceptions”): (i) any mortgage lien or other voluntary lien incurred by such Seller or its affiliates securing a specific monetary amount other than all existing mortgages, deeds of trust, deeds to secure debt and security agreements and related documents securing the applicable Assumed Mortgage Loan, if applicable, and encumbering such Shopping Center reflected on the Title Policy, (ii) any mechanics’ lien created by, through or under such Seller or its affiliates (including any notices of commencement, notices of furnishings, designation of lien agents or other similar matters relating to the construction of any landlord improvements under the Leases), which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include Permitted Tenant Liens (which are governed by Section 7.3), and (iii) any judgment lien or other involuntary lien securing a monetary amount created by, through or under such Seller or its affiliates, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include Permitted Tenant Liens (which are governed by Section 7.3). A Seller may use any portion of its allocable portion of the Purchase Price to satisfy its obligation to remove any Unpermitted Exceptions that exist as of the Closing, and if a Seller shall fail to cure such Unpermitted Exception as of the Closing, Purchaser, in addition to its right to terminate this Agreement to the extent permitted by Sections 4.1 or 11.2, shall be permitted (but shall not be obligated) to set off the monetized value of any Unpermitted Exceptions against the Purchase Price at Closing.
7.5 | New Title Exceptions. |
To the extent any new title exceptions are disclosed by any updates to the Pro Formas delivered by the Title Company to Purchaser prior to Closing that are not Permitted Exceptions or Unpermitted Exceptions (which shall be governed by Section 7.4) (“New Title Exceptions”), Purchaser shall provide written notice to Sellers of any objections to any New Title Exceptions within the earlier of (x) ten (10) days of its receipt of the updated Pro Formas that disclosed such New Title Exception and (y) the then scheduled Closing Date, and if such notice is within five (5) days of the scheduled Closing Date the Closing shall be extended to afford Purchaser a ten (10) day period for review (provided that if Purchaser fails to provide written notice within such time 10 day period that it objects to the New Title Exceptions, such New Title Exception shall be deemed to be a Permitted Exception for purposes hereunder). Sellers shall thereafter have a period of up to thirty (30) days from receipt of such written notice with the Closing to be extended (but not beyond the Outside Closing Date), if necessary, to accommodate such thirty (30) day period (the “Title Cure Period”) to either (i) remove such New Title Exception from the updated Pro Formas, (ii) have such New Title Exception affirmatively insured over by the Title Company at no cost to Purchaser in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser or (iii) agree to give Purchaser a credit against the Purchase Price at Closing in an amount reasonably determined by Seller and Purchaser as the monetized value of any potential damages suffered by Purchaser as a result of such New Title Exception. If Seller shall fail to take any of the actions set forth in clauses (i) - (iii) in this Section 7.5 by the end of the Title Cure Period, Purchaser, in addition to its right to terminate this Agreement to the extent permitted by Section 4.1 or Section 11.2, shall be permitted (but shall not be obligated) to set off the monetized value of any New Title Exception against the Purchase Price at Closing and if any dispute shall exist with respect to the amount of such monetized value, the amount claimed
by Purchaser shall remain with the Escrow Agent in escrow until finally resolved by the parties acting reasonably and in good faith
7.6 | New Survey Exceptions. |
To the extent any New Survey delivered to Purchaser prior to Closing discloses any new survey encroachments not disclosed on the Existing Surveys that are not Permitted Exceptions or Unpermitted Exceptions (which shall be governed by Section 7.4) (“New Survey Exceptions”), Purchaser shall provide written notice to Sellers of any objections to any New Survey Exception within the earlier of (x) ten (10) days of its receipt of the New Survey that disclosed such New Survey Exception and (y) the then scheduled Closing Date, and if within five (5) days of the scheduled Closing Date and the Closing shall be extended to afford Purchaser such a ten (10) day period for review (provided that if Purchaser fails to provide written notice within such 10 day period that it objects to the New Survey Exceptions, such New Survey Exception shall be deemed to be a Permitted Exception for purposes hereunder). Sellers shall thereafter have a period of up to thirty (30) days from receipt of such written notice with the Closing to be extended (but not beyond the Outside Closing Date), if necessary, to accommodate such thirty (30) day period (the “Survey Cure Period”) to either (i) remove such New Survey Exception from the New Survey, (ii) have such New Survey Exception affirmatively insured over by the Title Company at no cost to Purchaser in a manner reasonable satisfactory to Purchaser, or (iii) agree to give Purchaser a credit against the Purchase Price at Closing in an amount reasonably determined by Seller and Purchaser as the monetized value of any potential damages suffered by Purchaser as a result of such New Survey Exception. If Seller shall fail to take any of the actions set forth in clauses (i) - (iii) in this Section 7.6 by the end of the Survey Cure Period, Purchaser, in addition to its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.1 or Section 11.2, shall be permitted (but shall not be obligated) to set off the monetized value of any New Survey Exception against the Purchase Price at Closing and if any dispute shall exist with respect to the amount of such monetized value, such amount in dispute shall remain with the Escrow Agent in escrow until finally resolved by the parties acting reasonably and in good faith.
ARTICLE VIII
RISK OF LOSS
8.1 | Casualty. |
(a)If any Shopping Center is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty (a “Casualty”) prior to the Closing for said Shopping Center, then promptly after the applicable Seller becomes aware of the damage or destruction, such Seller will send Purchaser written notice thereof (the “Damage Notice”). If a Major Individual Casualty (as defined below) occurs, then Purchaser may within the period thirty (30) days after the date of the Damage Notice (such period, the “Casualty Review Period”), with the Closing for the affected Shopping Center to be extended (but not beyond the Outside Closing Date), if necessary, to accommodate such Casualty Review Period, elect to exclude such affected Shopping Center from the sale hereunder in which case (i) such Shopping Center shall be removed from the Property to be sold at Closing hereunder, (ii) all references hereunder to such Shopping Center shall be deemed deleted and (iii) the Purchase Price shall be reduced by an amount equal to the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to such Shopping Center.
(b)If Purchaser does not exclude a Shopping Center or terminate this Agreement within the 30-day period with respect to such Casualty (or if Purchaser does not have the right to terminate this Agreement because the Casualty is not a Major Individual Casualty), the Closing will proceed in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement for the full Purchase Price, notwithstanding the occurrence of such Casualty and the applicable Seller will pay or assign to Purchaser at the Closing, its right, title and interest in and to all insurance proceeds, if any, resulting from the Casualty, and pay Purchaser the amount of the applicable insurance deductible or self-insurance retention, subject to any rights of the Mortgage Lender under the applicable Assumed Loan Documents, if applicable, less reasonable third-party out-of-pocket costs actually incurred by such Seller to commence and prosecute the repair of the Casualty.
(c)As used herein, a “Major Individual Casualty” shall be any Casualty or series of Casualties with respect to a particular Shopping Center for which the aggregate cost of repair, as reasonably determined by the applicable Seller, is equal to or greater than fifteen percent (15%) of the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to such Shopping Center.
8.2 | Condemnation. |
If, prior to the Closing, a condemnation or eminent domain proceeding is commenced against a Shopping Center (a “Taking”), the applicable Seller will give Purchaser notice within ten (10) days after such Seller has received notice that the Taking proceeding has commenced (a “Taking Notice”).
(a)If the Taking is a Material Individual Taking (as hereinafter defined), Purchaser may, by written notice to the applicable Seller within thirty (30) days after the date of the Taking Notice (but not later than one (1) Business Day before the Closing Date) (such period, the “Taking Review Period”), with the Closing for the affected Shopping Center to be extended (but not beyond the Outside Closing Date), if necessary, to accommodate such Taking Review Period, elect to exclude such affected Shopping Center from the sale hereunder in which case (i) such Shopping Center shall be removed from the Property to be sold at Closing hereunder, (ii) all references hereunder to such Shopping Center shall be deemed deleted and (iii) the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the applicable portion of the Purchase Price allocated to such Shopping Center. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Material Individual Taking” shall be a Taking or series of Takings with respect to a particular Shopping Center for which the aggregate value of such Takings at such Shopping Center, as reasonably determined by the applicable Seller, is equal to or greater than fifteen percent (15%) of the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to such Shopping Center, or main access to a Shopping Center is Taken.
(b)If the Taking is not a Material Individual Taking or if it is a Material Individual Taking and Purchaser does not give the applicable Seller a Taking Notice in accordance with paragraph (a) above, Purchaser will complete the transaction contemplated hereby without abatement or reduction in the Purchase Price, and said Seller shall assign to Purchaser all of its rights, if any, to receive the award payable to such Seller as a result of such proceeding, subject to the rights of any Mortgage Lender under the applicable Assumed Loan Documents.
ARTICLE IX
PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS
9.1 | Operations. |
From the Effective Date through the Closing, each Seller will use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to operate, maintain, manage and lease its Shopping Center in a businesslike manner and substantially consistent with its standards of operation, maintenance, management and leasing prevailing immediately prior to the Effective Date. Without limiting the foregoing, from and after the Effective Date and at all times while this Agreement is in effect, each Seller shall comply with the following provisions:
(a)Performance under Leases and Contracts; Taxes and Other Charges. Each Seller shall perform, in all respects, its obligations under the Leases, the Sponsorship Contracts, the Service Agreements, and the REAs with respect to its Shopping Center. Each Seller shall continue to pay in the ordinary course and consistent with past practices all taxes, water and sewer charges and utilities expenses relating to its Shopping Center.
(b)Insurance. Attached hereto as Exhibit O is a copy of the certificates evidencing the insurance coverages in place with respect to each of the Shopping Centers as of the Effective Date (the “Existing Insurance Certificate”). From and after the Effective Date until Closing, each Seller will maintain the insurance coverages covering its Shopping Center as set forth in the Existing Insurance Certificates.
(c)Litigation; Defaults. Each Seller shall promptly advise Purchaser of (i) any litigation, arbitration proceeding or administrative hearing (including condemnation) before any governmental body or agency which affects its Shopping Center and (ii) receipt of a written notice of any default by such Seller under any Service Contract, Sponsorship Contract, REA or Lease affecting its Shopping Center or any such written notice given by such Seller.
(d)Liens. No Seller shall create any new deed of trust, lien, pledge or other encumbrance in any way affecting any portion of the Property except as expressly permitted herein which shall remain after the Closing.
(e)Transfers. No Seller shall directly or indirectly transfer, sell or otherwise dispose of its Shopping Center or any portion thereof or interest therein or any material item of Fixtures and Personal Property without the prior written consent of Purchaser except as expressly permitted herein, and except for (i) the use and consumption of inventory and other supplies in the ordinary course of business, (ii) the replacement of Fixtures and Personal Property in the ordinary course of business, and (iii) transfers required in connection with any condemnation or eminent domain proceeding.
(f)No Alterations. No Seller shall, without the prior written approval of Purchaser, make any structural alterations or additions to its Shopping Center except (a) in the ordinary course of operating the Shopping Centers consistent with past practices, (b) as required for maintenance and repair, or (c) as required by the Leases, the MacArthur Ground Lease, the Service Agreements, the Sponsorship Contracts or the REAs or required by law or other contract which contract has been disclosed to Purchaser.
(g)Zoning. No Seller shall, without the prior written approval of Purchaser, change or attempt to change, directly or indirectly, the current zoning of its respective Shopping Center.
(h)Licenses and Permits. No Seller shall, without the prior written approval of Purchaser, cancel, amend or modify, in a manner adverse to the Properties, any license or permit held by such Seller with respect to the Shopping Centers or any part thereof which would be binding upon Purchaser after the Closing, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.
(i)Tax Contests. No Seller shall commence any new proceeding to contest any taxes with respect to a Shopping Center for any taxable period which includes the Closing Date or any date thereafter without Purchaser’s prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
9.2 | Tenant Defaults. |
(a)No Seller will institute any proceedings for termination or eviction against a tenant without Purchaser’s prior approval which approval shall be in Purchaser’s reasonable discretion.
(b)No Seller shall institute a proceeding for delinquent rent (including, without limitation, base rent, percentage rent, tax, CAM, insurance or other payments due under any Lease) without Purchaser’s approval, which approval shall be in Purchaser’s sole discretion; provided, however, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Purchaser’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld in connection with a Seller instituting any proceedings described in this Section 9.2(b) prior to the Closing if such actions are reasonably consistent with such Seller’s operation of its Shopping Center in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
9.3 | Estoppels. |
(a)Promptly after the written direction from Purchaser (and only upon such written direction), Sellers shall request REA Estoppels, Anchor Tenant Estoppels, Major Tenant Estoppels and Remaining Tenant Estoppels for execution, and, from and after such request, Sellers shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have such estoppels certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, obtain the prompt return thereof and provide Purchaser with a copy of all executed REA Estoppels, Anchor Tenant Estoppels, Major Tenant Estoppels and Remaining Tenant Estoppels promptly following receipt of same; provided, however, Sellers reserve the right to attempt to have any such estoppel corrected or revised by such REA Party or tenant before delivering such estoppel to Purchaser.
(b)Promptly after the written direction from Purchaser (and only upon such written direction), MacArthur Shopping Center LLC (“MacArthur LLC”), which owns a leasehold estate in MacArthur Shopping Center, shall request from the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (the “MacArthur Ground Lessor”) an estoppel certificate in the form of Exhibit S attached hereto (the “MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate”) for execution, and, from and after such request, MacArthur LLC shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have the MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, obtain the prompt return thereof, and provide Purchaser with a copy of the executed MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel promptly following receipt of same.
(c)MacArthur LLC shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain an estoppel from each of the counterparties to the MacArthur Parking Agreement, in the form of Exhibit W attached hereto (the “MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel”), certified to Purchaser, Purchaser’s lender and their successors and assigns, obtain the prompt return thereof and provide Purchaser with a copy of all executed MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel promptly following receipt of same; provided, however, that in no event shall the inability or failure of MacArthur LLC to obtain and deliver the MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel be a condition to the obligation of Purchaser to close hereunder.
9.4 | Service Agreements; Sponsorship Contracts; and Leases. |
(a)No Seller shall enter into new Service Agreements or amend existing Service Agreements with respect to its Shopping Center (collectively, “New Service Agreements”) without first obtaining Purchaser’s written consent (which may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion), unless the New Service Agreement is entered into in the ordinary course of business and is for usual and customary
property management matters and can be terminated by Purchaser without cost or penalty upon not more than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice.
(b)No Seller shall enter into new Sponsorship Contracts or amend existing Sponsorship Contracts with respect to its Shopping Center (collectively, “New Sponsorship Contracts”) without first obtaining Purchaser’s written consent (which may be withheld in Purchaser’s reasonable discretion, unless such New Sponsorship Contract contains exclusivity and is not terminable by Purchaser without cost or penalty upon not more than ninety (90) days, in which case such consent may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion), unless the New Sponsorship Contract is entered into in the ordinary course of business and can be terminated by Purchaser after Closing without cost or penalty upon not more than ninety (90) days’ prior written notice.
(c)No Seller shall enter into any new Leases or any amendment, modification, expansion or renewal or termination or acceptance of surrender of any Lease existing on the Effective Date, or consent to an assignment of the tenant’s interest thereunder with respect to its Shopping Center (collectively, “New Leases”) without first obtaining Purchaser’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Seller may enter into (x) any confirmatory amendment to, or extension or renewal of, an existing Lease which is required pursuant to, and is consistent with the express terms of such Lease and (y) new leases and amendments, renewals, terminations, and other modifications of existing Leases which are consistent with the pending lease transactions disclosed in a written disclosure given to Purchaser on or before the Effective Date for such Leases. Each Seller shall keep Purchaser reasonably informed of all leasing activities with respect to its Shopping Center and shall provide to Purchaser a copy of any letter of intent or confirmation of business terms which shall be in the form set forth on Exhibit V attached hereto, or such other form approved or deemed approved by Purchaser (collectively, “CBT”) prior to negotiating any new lease document. If Sellers shall request Purchaser’s approval to any proposed New Service Agreement, New Sponsorship Contract, and New Lease or CBT, Purchaser shall have five (5) Business Days from its receipt of such request to give Sellers notice of its approval or disapproval of such matter. If Purchaser does not give such notice, such matter shall be deemed approved by Purchaser, as long as Sellers’ request contains the following legend in capital letters of not less than twelve-point type: “IF PURCHASER FAILS TO PROVIDE THE DISAPPROVAL OR APPROVAL REQUESTED IN THIS NOTICE WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, PURCHASER’S APPROVAL WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN.” With respect to any CBT which is approved or deemed approved by Purchaser, the applicable Seller shall have the right to enter into a new lease (or modification or termination of an existing lease) so long as such lease (or modification or termination) is consistent with the terms of such CBT in all material respects and is on TTC’s standard form of lease agreement made available to Purchaser prior to the Effective Date in Sellers’ online data room; provided that if the terms of the rent, tenant reimbursements, landlord work or tenant allowances in a new lease (or modification or termination of an existing lease) changes by five percent (5%) or more from the CBT, or if any renewal options, exclusives, volume kick-outs or co-tenancy provisions are included in any new lease which were not included in the CBT or are modified in any respect (other than a de minimis modification) from what was contained in the CBT, such changes shall be deemed material for purpose of this sentence and shall require Purchaser’s consent prior to entering into any such new lease (or modification or termination of an existing lease). Each Seller will deliver to Purchaser a copy of each New Lease and all documents reasonably related thereto (e.g., commission agent agreements), each New Service Agreement, and each New Sponsorship Contract within five (5) Business Days after its execution. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, each Seller has the right to (i) subject to Section 9.2, terminate, or accept a surrender of, a Lease if the tenant thereunder is in default and (ii) enter into license agreements provided such license agreements are terminable by Purchaser after Closing without cost or penalty on no more than thirty (30) days’ notice.
(d)If a Seller enters into any New Service Agreement or New Sponsorship Contract which is permitted, approved or deemed to have been approved by Purchaser in accordance with this Section 9.4, then each such New Service Agreement or New Sponsorship Contract shall be included in the definition of “Service Agreements” or “Sponsorship Contracts” herein, as applicable, and included in the scope of the such Seller’s Representations, and shall be assigned to and assumed by Purchaser at the Closing in accordance with this Agreement. If a Seller enters into any New Lease, which is permitted, approved or deemed to have been approved by Purchaser in accordance with this Section 9.4, then each such New Lease shall be included in the definition of “Leases” herein and included in the scope of such Seller’s Representations and shall be assigned to and assumed by Purchaser at the Closing in accordance with this Agreement.
(e)Intentionally Omitted.
(f)No Seller shall amend, modify or terminate any REA without first obtaining Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion, unless a Seller is obligated by the terms of the REA to amend or modify an REA, in which event, Purchaser’s consent shall not be required but Seller shall promptly provide notice of same to Purchaser.
9.5 | MacArthur Ground Lease. |
MacArthur LLC shall not amend or modify the MacArthur Ground Lease, unless obligated to do so by the MacArthur Ground Lease (in which case MacArthur LLC shall promptly provide notice of same to Purchaser), without first obtaining Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion.
9.6 | Loan Documents. |
From and after the Effective Date, each Seller which owns or ground leases an Assumed Debt Shopping Center shall not modify, amend or assign its Loan Agreement or related Assumed Loan Documents without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion. From and after the Effective Date until the Closing, each Seller which owns an Assumed Debt Shopping Center shall perform its obligations under its Loan Agreement and related Assumed Loan Documents.
9.7 | SNDAs. |
Each Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Purchaser, in its efforts to obtain a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement (the “SNDAs”) from Anchor Tenants, the Major Tenants, and other tenants specifically identified by any lender providing mortgage financing to an owner of a Shopping Center, in the form reasonably requested by such lender; provided, however, that in no event shall the inability or failure of a Seller to obtain and deliver the SNDAs be a condition to the obligation of Purchaser to close hereunder. Purchaser and its counsel, rather than Seller and its counsel, shall be the ones responsible for negotiating the aforementioned requested SNDAs.
9.8 | Non-Solicitation. |
Until the earlier of Closing of the final Shopping Center or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms herein, no Seller or its affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, take any action to solicit, initiate, encourage or assist the submission of any proposal, negotiation or offer from any person or entity other than Purchaser relating to the sale or other disposition, whether directly or indirectly, of all or
any part of a Shopping Center or any interest therein (other than Seller or an affiliate of TRG acquiring the interest of another partner or member of Seller). Without limiting any other remedies available to Purchaser under this Agreement, at law or in equity, Purchaser shall have the right to enforce the foregoing covenant by injunctive relief.
9.9 | Intentionally Omitted. |
9.10 | Northlake Option. |
TRG Charlotte LLC (“Northlake Seller”) entered into that certain Option for Purchase of Land by and between Metrolina Properties Limited Partnership and FCD-Xxxxxx Road Limited Partnership, as optioner (“Optionor”), and Northlake Seller, as optionee, dated as of February 3, 2003 (as amended, the “Option Agreement”), with respect to certain land more commonly known as the “Village Shoppes Parcel” (the “Option Property”). Northlake Seller assigned its right, title and interest in the Option Agreement to its affiliate TRG Charlotte Land LLC (“TRG Land”). TRG Land shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, until the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date, to assist Purchaser in obtaining a purchase and sale agreement from Optionor for Purchaser to acquire the Option Property on or after Closing on terms acceptable to Purchaser. If Purchaser acquires the Option Property on or before the third (3rd) anniversary of the Closing Date, and not thereafter, then TRG Land shall reimburse Purchaser for fifty percent (50%) of the purchase price of the Option Property, up to the maximum amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00). At any time that Purchaser requests, TRG Land shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of Optionor for an assignment of optionee’s interest in the Option Agreement to Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost. TRG Land agrees that (unless expressly required to do otherwise pursuant to the Option Agreement) from and after the Effective Date, neither TRG Land nor any affiliate thereof shall assign the option to purchase the Option Property (the “Option”) or its interest in the Option Agreement, exercise the Option, modify or amend the Option Agreement, acquire the Option Property, any portion thereof or interest therein, construct or develop improvements on the Option Property, encumber the Option Property, assign or sell its interest in an entity owning the Option Property (other than to an affiliate of Sellers agreeing to be bound by this Section 9.10) or consent to Optionor doing any of the foregoing (unless obligated to consent pursuant to the Option Agreement or joint venture agreement with Optionor) without Purchaser’s consent, which may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole and absolute discretion. If at any time after Closing (but without waiving the foregoing prohibition on TRG Land from doing so), TRG Land (or any affiliate thereof) acquires an interest in the Option Property through Optionor’ s exercise of the right to form a joint venture with TRG Land to own the Option Property, TRG Land hereby covenants and agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to convey such joint venture interest to Purchaser (or any successor or assign thereof) at the request of Purchaser (or its successor or assigns) to the extent such interest is assignable under the terms of the organizational documents of such joint venture. TRG Land agrees that (x) from and after the Effective Date until the Closing to continue to maintain and use, in accordance with its current practice, the parking on the Option Property, (y) unless Purchaser otherwise provides written notice to TRG Land to the contrary, from and after the Closing, to use commercially reasonable efforts to permit Purchaser to use and maintain such parking on the Option Property in accordance with such current practice, provided TRG Land shall not be obligated to incur any material costs or expenses or to institute any litigation in connection therewith, and provided further Purchaser shall be responsible for any maintenance and other costs (including the payment of real estate taxes to the extent payable) incurred in connection therewith from and after Closing and (z) in the event TRG Land is required pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement to remove the existing improvements on the Option Property, Seller shall be responsible for such removal and restoration of same. The terms of this Section 9.10 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
9.11 | MacArthur Parking Agreement. |
MacArthur LLC shall not amend or modify the MacArthur Parking Agreement, unless obligated to do so by the MacArthur Parking Agreement (in which case MacArthur Parking Party shall promptly provide notice of same to Purchaser), without first obtaining Purchaser’s prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole discretion.
9.12 | Use Restrictions. |
Sellers and its affiliates shall comply with any use restrictions in any REA, Lease, the MacArthur Ground Lease and the MacArthur Parking Agreement, in each case, imposed on such Seller or its affiliate, as applicable, with respect to any Adjacent Property (as defined below) during the period of ownership of the Adjacent Property by Sellers or any affiliates thereof so long as subsequent to such ownership such restriction is imposed on the applicable transferee or runs with the land. The terms of this Section 9.12 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
9.13 | Northlake and Stony Point Outparcels. |
With respect to the potential sale transactions concerning certain outparcels at Northlake Mall and Stony Point Fashion Park identified on Schedule 9.13 (the “Outparcels”) pursuant to the purchase and sale agreements described on Schedule 9.13 (the “Outparcel Sale Contracts”), in the event that a buyer or prospective buyer, as applicable, under any Outparcel Sale Contract (an “Outparcel Buyer”) does not end up purchasing its Outparcel, Purchaser shall have the right (but not the obligation), by delivery of notice thereof within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from the applicable seller, to purchase such Outparcel from the affiliate of Northlake Seller or Stony Point Fashion Park Associates, L.L.C. (“Stony Point Seller”), as applicable, upon the same terms and conditions as the Outparcel Buyer. In such event, Northlake Seller or Stony Point Seller, as applicable, shall cause its affiliate to (i) prepare and deliver to Purchaser a purchase and sale agreement for the Outparcel in the same form, and containing the same terms and conditions, as the applicable Outparcel Sale Contract, and (ii) consider, in good faith, any reasonable modifications to the non-economic and otherwise non-material terms and conditions of the purchase and sale agreement requested by Purchaser. In the event that such purchase and sale agreement is not entered into with Purchaser within thirty (30) days after its delivery to Purchaser, or in the event that such purchase and sale agreement is entered into but subsequently terminated, then Purchaser shall have no further right or option to purchase the Outparcel whatsoever and this Section 9.13 shall terminate with respect to such Outparcel. If an Outparcel is sold by an affiliate of Northlake Seller or Stony Point Seller, such Seller covenants and agrees to cause its affiliate to (x) assign to Purchaser or its designees any and all purchase options, rights of first offer, repurchase options or similar rights and other consent and/or approval rights in favor of Sellers or their affiliates relating to the Outparcels (or any portion thereof or interest therein) or the improvements thereon and (y) not waive or alter any such rights without Purchaser’s written approval. The terms of this Section 9.13 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
9.14 | MacArthur Ground Lease Consent. |
Sellers shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the MacArthur Ground Lease Consent from the MacArthur Ground Lessor. Purchaser covenants that at Closing, SRP Property Management LLC will manage the MacArthur Shopping Center.
9.15 | Service Agreements. |
Sellers shall give Purchaser true, complete and correct copies of all of the Service Agreements and Purchaser shall have thirty (30) days from the date of its receipt of the Service Agreements to notify Sellers in writing as to which of the Service Agreements that are not terminable upon thirty (30) days’ notice at no cost or expense, if any, Purchaser does not want to assume at Closing (the “Non-Assumed Service Agreements”). The applicable Sellers shall either (i) have all Non-Assumed Service Agreements terminated prior to Closing at such Sellers’ sole cost and expense, or (ii) shall be responsible for all costs, obligations and liabilities under any such Non-Assumed Service Agreements that are not terminated prior to Closing, until such Service Agreements are terminated or expire after Closing. The terms of this Section 9.15 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
9.16 | Sponsorship Contracts. |
Sellers shall give Purchaser true, complete and correct copies of all of the Sponsorship Contracts and Purchaser shall have thirty (30) days from the date of its receipt of the Sponsorship Contracts to notify Sellers in writing as to which of the Sponsorship Contracts that are not terminable upon thirty (30) days’ notice at no cost or expense, if any, Purchaser does not want to assume at Closing (the “Non-Assumed Sponsorship Contracts”). The applicable Sellers shall either (i) have all Non-Assumed Sponsorship Contracts terminated prior to Closing at such Sellers’ sole cost and expense, or (ii) shall be responsible for all costs, obligations and liabilities under any such Non-Assumed Sponsorship Contracts that are not terminated prior to Closing, until such Service Agreements are terminated or expire after Closing. The terms of this Section 9.16 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
ARTICLE X
CLOSING PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS; PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS
10.1 | Closing Costs. |
(a)Each Seller shall pay (i) such Seller’s legal fees, (ii) expenses such Seller might incur in connection with removing the Unpermitted Exceptions with respect to its Shopping Center, (iii) one-half of the Title Company’s closing and escrow fees (the “Escrow Costs”), (iv) one-half of the premiums for the Purchaser’s owner’s title insurance policy (including the cost of the Agreed Endorsements) (the “Title Policy Costs”), (v) one-half of the New Survey costs (the “Survey Costs”), (vi) one-half of the recording charges due in connection with the transaction contemplated herein and the Closing Documents, including but not limited to any documentary stamp taxes that are equivalent to recording charges but excluding any recording charges or documentary stamp taxes incurred in connection with any new financing being obtained by Purchaser at Closing (the “Recording Charges”), (vii) one‑half of the transfer taxes due in connection with the transaction contemplated herein and the Closing Documents, including but not limited to any documentary stamp taxes that are equivalent to transfer taxes but excluding any transfer taxes or documentary stamp taxes incurred in connection with any new financing being obtained by Purchaser at Closing (the “Transfer Taxes”), (viii) one-half of the fees and expenses charged by the Mortgage Lender with respect to the Northlake Mall in connection with the assumption of such Mortgage Loan, if applicable (the “Northlake Assumption Costs”), and all of the fees and expenses charged by the Mortgage Lender with respect to the MacArthur Shopping Center in connection with the assumption of such Mortgage Loan, if applicable, in each case including the loan assumption costs described in Exhibit Q, and (ix) one-half of the Guaranty and Warranty Costs. For avoidance of doubt, Sellers are not obligated to pay any fees, charges, taxes, or other costs or expenses incurred by Purchaser solely in connection with any new financing being obtained by Purchaser.
(b)Purchaser shall pay (i) one-half of the Title Policy Costs, and all the costs of any endorsements (other than the Agreed Endorsements, the costs of which shall be shared equally by the parties) it desires, (ii) one-half of the Survey Costs, (iii) one-half of the Escrow Costs, (iv) one-half of the Transfer Taxes, (v) one-half of the Recording Charges, (vi) one-half of the Northlake Assumption Costs (if applicable), including the loan assumption costs described in Exhibit Q with respect to the Northlake Mall Mortgage Loan, (vii) all of Purchaser’s legal fees, and (viii) one-half of the Guaranty and Warranty Costs.
(c)The costs of Defeasing (as defined below), including the costs of the Defeasance Collateral (excluding an amount equal to the principal balance of the Defeased Loan, and any accrued or unpaid interest of such Defeased Loan up to Closing), the amount of any interest due and payable with respect to the Defeased Loans after Closing, documented, out-of-pocket fees, costs and expenses incurred by Sellers solely in connection with the Defeasance, including (without limitation) the brokerage fee for securities purchased for the defeasance, all application fees, Defeasance accommodation fees, third-party Defeasance consultant’s fees, accountants fees, successor borrower fees, any applicable Mortgage Lender’s legal fees, successor borrower’s legal fees, rating agency fees and the fees of rating agency counsel (but excluding any legal fees of Sellers or Purchaser) (collectively, the “Defeasance Costs”) each Defeased Mortgage Loan (as defined below) shall be borne by Purchaser and the Defeasing Seller as follows: (1) in the case of Northlake Mall (if applicable), fifty percent (50%) by Purchaser and fifty percent (50%) by the Defeasing Seller (as defined below), and (2) in the case of The Mall at Wellington Green, fifty percent (50%) by Purchaser and fifty percent (50%) by the Defeasing Seller. Any residual value on account of the Defeasance Collateral (as defined below) shall be distributed pro rata by Defeasance Service Provider (as defined below) to Defeasing Seller and Purchaser, if applicable, in accordance with the sharing percentages set forth above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Defeasing Seller shall be responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of all accrued and unpaid interest on its then Defeased Mortgage Loan to and through the Proration Date.
(d)Purchaser and Sellers hereby agree to equally share in the proceeds of any so called “Xxxxxx Rebate” available in the State of Florida from a Title Company.
(e)The obligations of each Seller and Purchaser under this Section 10.1 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
10.2 | Prorations - General. |
All Rentals (as defined in this Section below), revenues and other income of the Property, if any, and all utilities, real estate taxes, assessments, maintenance charges and other regular operating expenses of the Property, if any, shall be paid or shall be prorated between Purchaser and each Seller as of the Proration Date (as defined in this Section below) in accordance with the provisions set forth below in this Article X, on a Shopping Center by Shopping Center basis. In each proration below, the portion thereof applicable to the period before the Proration Date benefits or is the obligation of each Seller with respect to its Shopping Center and the portion thereof applicable to the period from and after the Proration Date benefits or is the obligation of Purchaser. Prorations shall be calculated on the basis of a 365-day year. As used herein, the term “Rentals” shall mean Base Rent (as defined in Section 10.3 below), tenant reimbursements for Operating Expenses (as defined in Section 10.4 below), Percentage Rentals (as defined in Section 10.5 below) and all other sums and charges payable by tenants pursuant to their Leases. As used herein, the term “Proration Date” shall mean 11:59 P.M. on the day immediately preceding the Closing. For the avoidance of doubt, for purposes of this Article X, the Closing Date shall mean the actual date of the Closing.
10.3 | Collected Base Rent. |
All collected Base Rent for the month of Closing under Leases in effect on the Closing Date shall be prorated as of the Proration Date. Purchaser shall be credited with any Base Rent collected by the applicable Seller before the Proration Date but applicable to any period of time from and after the Proration Date. Uncollected Base Rent shall not be prorated on the Closing Date. As used herein, the term “Base Rent” shall mean base rent, minimum rent, or fixed rent payable in fixed installments for stated periods by tenants under Leases, but excluding tenant reimbursements of Operating Expenses which reimbursements are fixed on an annual basis (“Fixed CAM”).
10.4 | Operating Expenses and Tenant Reimbursement of Operating Expenses. |
Tenant reimbursements of Operating Expenses (whether Fixed CAM or net CAM, i.e., a variable annual amount determined, in part, by actual Operating Expenses) shall be adjusted as specified in this Section 10.4. All interim tenant reimbursements received by a Seller for Operating Expenses for the calendar year 2014 shall be retained by such Seller until year-end adjustment and determination of such Seller’s and Purchaser’s allocable share thereof. All interim tenant reimbursements received by Purchaser for Operating Expenses for the calendar year 2014 shall be retained by Purchaser until year-end adjustment and determination of each Seller’s and Purchaser’s allocable share thereof. Upon final determination of Operating Expenses and tenant reimbursements for Operating Expenses received from the tenants under their Leases for the calendar year 2014, each Seller and Purchaser shall make a payment or adjust between themselves so that the total, net difference between such Operating Expenses and reimbursements for 2014 (after taking into account tenant reconciliations), whether a profit or a loss, shall accrue to or be borne by Purchaser and each Seller (taking into account the total amounts received and spent by Purchaser and such Seller for 2014) such that such Seller’s allocable share of such difference shall be equal to an amount determined by multiplying such difference by the fraction whose numerator is the number of days in such calendar year on or before the Proration Date, and whose denominator is 365, and Purchaser shall be entitled to or shall bear the balance of such difference. Prior to such adjustment between a Seller and Purchaser, as soon as possible after January 1, 2015, Purchaser shall xxxx or credit tenants any amount due. Those Operating Expenses being paid directly by tenants or others shall not be adjusted. Purchaser shall have the right to conduct and administer the year-end tenant reconciliations with tenants pertaining to Operating Expenses and real estate taxes and assessments, provided that each Seller shall cooperate with Purchaser in preparing such year-end reconciliations with respect to its Shopping Center in all reasonable respects requested by Purchaser, including, without limitation, the furnishing of all recovery computations, including occupancy, expense and tenant payment information pertaining to the period before Closing to enable Purchaser to properly calculate the amounts payable to or from the tenants. As used herein, the term “Operating Expenses” shall mean insurance, utilities (to the extent not paid directly by tenants), common area maintenance, marketing and other operating costs and expenses incurred, excluding taxes and assessments, by each Seller and those incurred by Purchaser, which in the case of Purchaser are incurred in the ordinary course of business and are reasonable and consistent with each Seller’s budget therefor delivered to Purchaser prior to the Closing, except for costs and expenses beyond Purchaser’s reasonable control.
10.5 | Percentage Rentals. |
Percentage Rentals shall be separately prorated under each Lease on the basis of the fiscal year set forth in each Lease for the payment of Percentage Rentals. All interim Percentage Rental payments made before the Closing Date shall be retained by each Seller with respect to its Shopping Center until year-end adjustment and determination of each Seller’s allocable share thereof. All amounts received by Purchaser after the Closing Date as interim payments of Percentage Rentals shall be retained by Purchaser until year-
end adjustment and determination of each Seller’s allocable share thereof. Upon final determination of Percentage Rentals paid by a tenant under its Lease for the fiscal year under that Lease in which the Closing Date occurs, each Seller and Purchaser shall adjust between themselves amounts paid for such fiscal year on account of Percentage Rentals, and each Seller’s allocable share of such Percentage Rentals shall be equal to an amount determined by multiplying total Percentage Rentals paid for its Shopping Center by the fraction whose numerator is the number of days in such fiscal year on or before the Proration Date, and whose denominator is 365. Prior to such adjustment between each Seller and Purchaser, at the end of the fiscal year for each Lease for which Percentage Rentals are due, Purchaser shall xxxx or credit tenants any amount due. To the extent received by Purchaser under the applicable Lease, Purchaser shall furnish the applicable Seller with financial statements indicating the sales and Percentage Rental figures for each tenant for all relevant periods. Within thirty (30) days after collection, Purchaser shall remit to each Seller its allocable share, less interim payments previously retained by such Seller, if any. If any Seller has retained amounts in excess of its allocable share, such Seller shall, within thirty (30) days after written notice from Purchaser of the excess owed Purchaser, remit such excess to Purchaser. Any Percentage Rentals with respect to Leases terminated before the Closing Date shall belong entirely to the applicable Seller, and Purchaser shall remit to such Seller all payments made to Purchaser after the Closing Date on account of such Percentage Rentals. Any Percentage Rentals with respect to Leases commencing on or after the Closing Date shall belong entirely to Purchaser. As used herein, the term “Percentage Rentals” means percentage rents and other similar rental payments in lieu or in excess of Base Rents under the Leases, whether finally determined before or after the expiration of the fiscal years under various Leases.
10.6 | Final Adjustments After Closing. |
If final prorations for those items addressed herein cannot be made on the Closing Date, then Purchaser and each Seller agree to allocate such items with respect to their respective period of ownership as soon as invoices, bills or other information sufficient to make such prorations are available, but with such final adjustment(s) to be made no later than thirty (30) days following Purchaser’s reconciliation (i.e., billing or crediting tenants) with the tenants of the tenants’ obligations for such amounts, which reconciliation with the tenants shall be completed no later than June 30, 2015 (the “Final Adjustment Date”). Purchaser shall be responsible for administering all reconciliations and other adjustments with such tenants in accordance with the Leases and collecting or crediting same. Payments in connection with such final adjustments set forth in this Section 10.6 shall be due within thirty (30) days of mutual agreement of the amount(s) due and actual receipt of such amounts from tenants. Each party shall have reasonable access to, and the right to inspect and audit at such party’s expense, the other party’s supporting documentation to confirm the final prorations, provided at least three (3) Business Days’ advance written notice is given by the auditing party to the audited party. If Purchaser and any Seller fail to agree on any final adjustments by thirty (30) days after the Final Adjustment Date, then any final adjustments that have not been determined by mutual agreement shall be determined by a firm of independent certified public accountants selected by Purchaser and such Seller; provided that if the Purchaser and such Seller fail to agree on such accounting firm, either party may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of such firm and any such resulting appointment shall be binding upon all of the parties hereto. Purchaser and each applicable Seller shall provide all information necessary for such accounting firm to calculate such final adjustments and shall share the cost of having such accounting firm calculate such final adjustments.
10.7 | Other Items of Expense or Receipt. |
All other customarily prorated items of expense or receipt not specifically addressed in this Agreement shall be prorated between the parties hereto as of the Proration Date, on a Shopping Center by Shopping Center basis, including, without limitation, amounts due or accrued for advertising programs, outstanding
gift certificate or similar items, and interest due on the Assumed Mortgage Loans. Except with respect to items prorated at Closing or as otherwise specified in this Agreement, each Seller shall be responsible for payment of any and all bills or charges for work, services, supplies or materials incurred with respect to its Shopping Center on or prior to the Proration Date, and Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of any and all bills or charges for work, services, supplies or materials incurred after the Proration Date.
10.8 | Collection of Delinquent Base Rent, Operating Expenses, Etc. |
Purchaser will make commercially reasonable efforts (expressly without the obligation to file any suit, pursue other legal action or exercise any other rights or remedies against the tenants) to collect any delinquent Base Rents, Percentage Rentals, reimbursements for real estate taxes and assessments, tenant reimbursements for Operating Expenses and other income from tenants applicable to any periods before the Closing Date (less than 6 months overdue as of Closing) and Purchaser may not waive any delinquent amounts due any Seller or modify any Lease that has the effect of reducing any delinquent amounts due any Seller. No Seller may pursue any collection activities as to any Base Rent, Percentage Rentals, real estate taxes and assessments, tenant reimbursements for Operating Expenses and other income applicable to any periods before the Closing Date, or file any claims, lawsuits, or take any other actions against any tenants that were tenants on the Closing Date. Any delinquent amounts collected by Purchaser shall be applied in the order and priority as hereinafter provided. Any such amounts received by a Seller after the Closing Date shall be delivered to Purchaser within ten (10) days of such Seller’s receipt and Seller shall provide name of tenant, date of payment, description of payment and amount of payment within ten (10) days of each month-end (for any month any such cash is collected). Purchaser shall apply delinquent amounts collected by Purchaser after the Closing Date (including amounts delivered by a Seller) in accordance with the directions of the tenant paying such delinquent amounts; provided, however, in the absence of any written directions from a tenant (without any direction from Sellers or its affiliates), Purchaser shall apply such amounts first to amounts then owing to Purchaser from such tenant for the period of Purchaser’s ownership, and to late charges and to restore delinquent Security Deposits required under the terms of a Lease and those reasonable attorney fees incurred by Purchaser in collecting said amounts, then to the applicable Seller for amounts past due and pertaining to the period prior to the Proration Date.
10.9 | Security Deposits. |
All Security Deposits made by the tenants of each Shopping Center will be credited to Purchaser at Closing to the extent the same have not been applied by the applicable Seller in accordance with the terms of the applicable Lease prior to the Closing; provided that Sellers shall be obligated to return to Purchaser the amount of any Security Deposits improperly applied by Sellers. If any Seller is holding any Security Deposits in the form of letters of credit, such original letters of credit shall be turned over to Purchaser at Closing and Purchaser will not receive a credit for such Security Deposits. Each such Seller shall execute and deliver at Closing such instruments as the issuers of such letters of credit shall require to effect the transfer or re‑issuance thereof to Purchaser at Closing; provided that if any such Security Deposits that are in the form of letters of credit are not transferred or re-issued at Closing, the applicable Seller shall reasonably cooperate with Purchaser to cause the same to be promptly transferred or re-issued to Purchaser following Closing at no out of-pocket-expense or additional liability to such Seller, and, until such transfer or re-issuance, such Seller shall, as Purchaser’s agent and at its request, draw on any letter of credit in accordance with the applicable Lease and immediately deliver the proceeds to Purchaser (and until such delivery, such funds shall be held in trust by such Seller for the benefit of Purchaser). In the event Purchaser makes such a request, and such Seller effects a draw on the letter of credit and delivers the applicable proceeds to Purchaser, Purchaser agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold such Seller harmless from any claims arising therefrom, including any assertion by a tenant that such draw was wrongful or a breach of the applicable Lease, which
indemnification shall be inclusive of reasonable attorney’s fees. Any verifiable out-of-pocket expense actually incurred by such Seller in such cooperation shall be equally shared between the parties.
10.10 | Existing Mortgage Loan Reserve Accounts. |
At Closing, each Seller, if applicable, shall receive a credit for the funds in all reserve and holdback accounts maintained by the applicable Mortgage Lender in connection with each Assumed Mortgage Loan that are confirmed in writing by such Mortgage Lender and which shall constitute the property of Purchaser as of the Closing and not returned to the applicable Seller as of the Closing.
10.11 | Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes. |
Real estate and personal property taxes and assessments imposed on a Shopping Center, which shall be deemed to include any special assessments, and any additional taxes and assessments arising out of a change of ownership as a result of Closing (“Prorated Taxes”), shall be prorated as of the Proration Date in accordance with this Section 10.11. Sellers and Purchaser agree that, to the extent not paid by tenants, Sellers shall be responsible for all taxes accrued prior to 2014, whether or not such taxes are payable prior to or after Closing. Sellers has delivered to Purchaser a schedule showing which tax bills are to be paid with funds that are collected from tenants in 2014. All interim tenant reimbursements received by a Seller for Prorated Taxes which have not previously been used by Seller to pay such Prorated Taxes shall be delivered to Purchaser at Closing to be retained by Purchaser until the final adjustment and determination of such Seller’s and Purchaser’s allocable share thereof. All interim tenant reimbursements received by Purchaser for Prorated Taxes shall be retained by Purchaser until the final adjustment and determination of the applicable Seller’s and Purchaser’s allocable shares thereof. The parties shall reasonably cooperate with each other in any efforts to obtain a reduction in Prorated Taxes assessed against a Shopping Center for 2014. All refunds or tax savings relating to Prorated Taxes, after deducting any portion thereof due tenants, (x) shall inure to the benefit of the applicable Seller to the extent such refunds or tax savings relate to any period prior to the year in which Closing occurs and same were paid by Seller, (y) shall inure to the benefit of Purchaser to the extent such refunds or tax savings relate to any period after the year in which the Closing occurs, and (z) shall be prorated between the applicable Seller and Purchaser as of the Proration Date if applicable to the year in which the Closing occurs; provided, however, that prior to any such allocation or proration between such Seller and Purchaser, such refunds or tax savings shall be reduced by the amount of the legal and consulting fees actually incurred by such Seller or Purchaser in connection with obtaining such refunds and tax savings. All Prorated Taxes shall be reprorated by each Seller and Purchaser upon the reconciliation of the amounts owed by tenants for any “true up” of amounts credited to or due from the tenants for such real estate taxes and assessments. Each Seller and Purchaser shall adjust between themselves amounts owed by such Seller and Purchaser for 2014 on account of the variance between tenant reimbursements paid for such Prorated Taxes and such Prorated Taxes paid with funds collected from tenants in 2014, and each Seller’s allocable share of such variance shall be equal to an amount determined by multiplying the total variance by the fraction whose numerator is the number of days in such year before the Proration Date, and whose denominator is 365. For purposes of this Section 10.11, tenant reimbursements for taxes includes specific tax reimbursements as well as the tax reimbursement component of any CAM to the extent not prorated under Section 10.4.
10.12 | Leasing Costs. |
Each Seller shall be responsible for all Leasing Costs relating to the Leases at its Shopping Center entered into, and renewals, amendments, expansions and extensions of such Leases which occur or are entered into, prior to the Effective Date (the “Price Determination Date”), as well as the Leasing Costs for those leases set forth on Schedule 10.12 (“Seller Costs”). To the extent any Seller Costs incurred or accrued prior
to the Price Determination Date have not been fully paid as of the Closing, there shall be an adjustment at the Closing against the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to such Seller’s Shopping Center in the amount of the balance of such Seller Costs incurred or accrued prior to the Price Determination Date remaining to be paid (other than amounts due TTC which amounts shall be paid by Sellers), in which case Purchaser shall assume and pay such costs). Notwithstanding anything in this Section 10.12 to the contrary, Purchaser shall be responsible for all Leasing Costs (other than Seller Costs) relating to Leases entered into in accordance with the terms of this Agreement after the Price Determination Date, and renewals, amendments, expansions and extensions of Leases which occur or are entered into in accordance with the terms of this Agreement after the Price Determination Date (regardless of when the Leases relating thereto were entered into), and to the extent such costs have been paid by a Seller prior to Closing, there shall be a credit at Closing in favor of such Seller for reimbursement of such amounts. For purposes hereof, the term “Leasing Costs” shall mean with respect to a particular Lease, all capital costs, expenses incurred for capital improvements, equipment, painting, decorating, partitioning and other items to satisfy the initial construction obligations of the landlord under such Lease (including any expenses incurred for architectural or engineering services in respect of the foregoing), “tenant allowances” in lieu of or as reimbursements for the foregoing items, payments made for purposes of satisfying or terminating the obligations of the tenant under such Lease to the landlord under another lease (i.e., lease buyout costs), relocation costs, temporary leasing costs, leasing commissions (including leasing commissions payable to TTC (or any affiliate thereof) consistent with past practices), brokerage commissions, legal, design and other professional fees and costs, in each case, to the extent the landlord is responsible for the payment of such cost or expense under the relevant Lease or any other agreement relating to such Lease due in connection with the commencement of the term of the Lease, or in the case of leasing and brokerage commissions, to the extent payable to TTC pursuant to a management agreement or to a third-party broker pursuant to a brokerage agreement.
10.13 | MacArthur Ground Lease. |
MacArthur LLC shall receive a credit for a portion of the monthly rent it paid for the month in which the Closing relating to MacArthur Shopping Center occurs based upon the number of days in such month after the Proration Date and the total number of days in such month.
10.14 | Intentionally Omitted. |
10.15 | Survival. |
The terms of this Article X shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2) years from the Final Adjustment Date; provided if any dispute exists, it shall survive until such dispute is finally resolved.
ARTICLE XI
DEFAULT
11.1 | Default by Purchaser. |
If Purchaser is in default of its obligations hereunder to consummate the purchase of any Property in accordance with the material terms of this Agreement after notice and three (3) Business Days’ opportunity to cure, then the Sellers who have not yet closed on their Shopping Centers will be entitled, as their sole and exclusive remedy, to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Purchaser and Escrow Agent after the expiration of the cure period, and receive the Deposit as liquidated damages for the breach of this Agreement; provided, however, in the event that at the time of termination of this Agreement, Northlake Mall is the last remaining Shopping Center which has not been purchased by Purchaser, Northlake Seller shall receive a
portion of the Deposit in an amount equal to the equity in Northlake Mall (which equity amount shall equal the individual purchase price for Northlake Mall as set forth in the Effective Date Letter less the principal balance of the Mortgage Loan with respect to Northlake Mall) and the remaining balance of the Deposit shall be simultaneously returned to Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section 11.1, will limit the rights of any Seller and liability of Purchaser following the Closing under (i) any indemnity expressly provided by Purchaser under this Agreement that survives the Closing or termination of this Agreement; (ii) any of the documents and instruments executed by Purchaser and delivered to such Seller pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in connection with the Closing, and (iii) any actions commenced after the Closing with respect to any obligation or representation of Purchaser, which, in each case, by the terms of this Agreement survives Closing or the termination of this Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, (i) nothing contained herein shall limit each Seller’s rights and remedies if Purchaser is in default of any of its other pre-Closing obligations, and (ii) Seller shall not have the right of specific performance to require Purchaser to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder.
THE PARTIES REALIZE THAT IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND IMPRACTICABLE, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, TO ASCERTAIN WITH ANY DEGREE OF CERTAINTY PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES WHICH WOULD BE SUFFERED BY SELLERS WHO ARE SELLERS AT THE TIME IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASER’S DEFAULT OR FAILURE TO PERFORM AT CLOSING WHEN OBLIGATED TO DO SO UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES, HAVING MADE A DILIGENT ENDEAVOR TO ASCERTAIN THE ACTUAL COMPENSATORY DAMAGES WHICH SELLERS WOULD SUFFER IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASER’S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF ANY SHOPPING CENTER AT CLOSING WHEN OBLIGATED TO DO SO UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, HEREBY AGREE THAT THE REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SAID DAMAGES IS THE SUM EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSIT (THE “LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT”). THEREFORE, IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASER’S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF ANY SHOPPING CENTER AT CLOSING WHEN OBLIGATED TO DO SO UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEN, SELLERS WHO HAVE NOT YET CLOSED ON THEIR SHOPPING CENTERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE DEPOSIT AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AS THEIR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AMOUNT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE PARTIES AS THE AMOUNT OF THE MONETARY DAMAGES SELLERS WILL SUFFER BASED UPON PURCHASER’S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF ANY SHOPPING CENTER AT CLOSING WHEN OBLIGATED TO DO SO UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SELLERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER NO OTHER DAMAGES FROM PURCHASER BASED UPON PURCHASER’S FAILURE TO PERFORM AT CLOSING WHEN OBLIGATED TO DO SO UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BY INITIALING BELOW, THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS RELATING TO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY SELLER SEEK SATISFACTION FOR ANY OBLIGATION FROM ANY PARTNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF PURCHASER NOR SHALL ANY OF THE FOREGOING HAVE ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER.
Sellers: _/s/ SJL_____ Purchaser:_/s/ JS________
(Initials) (Initials)
11.2 | Default by Seller. |
(a)In the event that breaches shall have occurred prior to Closing as described in Sections 4.1(a) and/or 4.1(b), and the aggregate Purchaser’s Losses thereunder do not or are not reasonably expected to exceed the Materiality Threshold, then if Purchaser’s Losses exceed or are reasonably expected to exceed, in the aggregate, Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($935,000.00), each breaching Seller shall be obligated to provide Purchaser with a credit against the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to its Shopping Center in the amount obtained when the difference between the aggregate Purchaser’s Losses and Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($935,000.00), is multiplied by a fraction in which the numerator is the amount of Purchaser’s Losses with respect to a breaching Seller’s Shopping Center and the denominator is the total amount of Purchaser’s Losses for all of the breaching Sellers’ Shopping Centers, as Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy, and Purchaser shall have no right to terminate this Agreement as a result of Sections 4.1(a) or 4.1(b). For the avoidance of doubt, in the event the aggregate Purchaser’s Losses with respect to such breaches prior to Closing are less than or equal to Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($935,000.00) (any such Purchaser’s Losses, in the aggregate, the “Uncredited Purchaser’s Losses”), Purchaser shall have no rights or remedies hereunder with respect to such breaches and such breaches shall be deemed to be forever waived, except to the extent provided in Section 12.6 or Section 15.13 hereof or such claim arises out of fraud.
(b)If (a) any Seller fails to consummate the sale of its Shopping Center in accordance with the terms of this Agreement when obligated to do so after notice and three (3) Business Days’ opportunity to cure or (b) a Material Seller Breach shall have occurred, Purchaser may elect, as its sole and exclusive remedy, to either (x) waive in writing any such Material Seller Breach and proceed with Closing, in which case Purchaser shall not receive at Closing any consideration from Sellers on account thereof (other than with respect to title matters pursuant to Section 7.4, Section 7.5 and Section 7.6 and a credit to the Purchase Price in an amount equal to the Materiality Threshold); or (y) terminate this Agreement in writing with respect to the purchase and sale of Shopping Centers which have not yet closed, in which case, (1) Escrow Agent shall refund the Deposit (except for the Independent Consideration) to Purchaser, (2) Seller shall reimburse Purchaser for its actual and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with its investigation of the Property and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, up to a maximum amount of Four Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($4,250,000.00), and (3) both Purchaser and each Seller will be relieved of any further obligations hereunder, except for the obligations hereunder which expressly survive termination of this Agreement; or (z) in lieu of terminating this Agreement, Purchaser shall have the option to bring a suit for specific performance, provided any such suit for specific performance is brought within sixty (60) days after the Closing was to have occurred.
ARTICLE XII
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 | Sellers’ Representations. |
Each Seller severally represents and warrants to Purchaser, with respect only to itself and its Property, the following (collectively, for all of the Sellers, the “Sellers’ Representations”) as of the Effective Date, and, as of the Closing, provided, however, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, that following the Closing, Purchaser’s remedies in the instance that any of Sellers’ Representations are untrue, are limited to those set forth in Section 15.13 below:
(a)Each Seller is organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation.
(b)(i) Each Seller, acting through any of its duly empowered and authorized officers or members, has or at the Closing will have the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to execute and deliver the documents and instruments required of such Seller herein, and to perform its obligations hereunder, and (ii) subject to obtaining the MacArthur Ground Lessor Consent, the execution, delivery and compliance with or fulfillment of the terms and conditions hereof will not conflict with, or result in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any agreement to which such Seller is a party or by which such Seller or its Property is otherwise bound.
(c)Subject to and except with respect to the applicable Loan Assumption Approvals and Defeasance of the Defeased Mortgage Loans, and subject to obtaining the MacArthur Ground Lessor Consent, each Seller has all necessary approvals to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder, and no other authorization or approvals of governmental bodies or any other Person or entity will be necessary in order to enable such Seller to enter into or comply with the terms of this Agreement.
(d)This Agreement and the other documents to be executed by each Seller hereunder, upon execution and delivery thereof by such Seller, will have been duly entered into by such Seller, and will constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of such Seller.
(e)There are no leases, licenses, occupancy agreements or tenancies for any space at the Properties other than subleases entered into by tenants which Sellers are not aware of and those on Schedule 12.1(e), as such Schedule may hereafter be modified in accordance with Section 9.4(c) hereof. Each Seller has made available to Purchaser true, complete and correct copies of the Leases set forth on such Schedule 12.1(e) with respect to its Shopping Center. Each such Lease (i) constitutes the entire agreement between such Seller and the tenant thereunder, (ii) is in full force and effect, and (iii) has not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except by any amendment, supplement or modification thereto set forth on Schedule 12.1(e).
(f)Schedule 12.1(f) contains a true, complete and correct list of rent rolls for each of the Shopping Centers as of the date shown thereon (each, a “Rent Roll” and collectively, the “Rent Rolls”) which indicate the amount of fixed rent payable for the then current month, and other matters shown thereon, it being acknowledged by Purchaser that such rent and other matters shown thereon may change in accordance with each tenant’s Lease. Each Rent Roll shall be updated as set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xiv).
(g)Schedule 12.1(g) contains true, complete and correct lists, as of the Effective Date (to be updated by each Seller as of the Closing), of (x) the Security Deposits (whether in the form of cash, letter of credit or otherwise) under the Leases being held by each Seller, including whether any such Security Deposit is being held in the form of a letter of credit, and (y) the prepaid rents under the Leases with respect to its Shopping Center or credits which reduce future rents. Each Seller has complied with the terms of the Leases and all applicable laws regarding the handling and application of such Security Deposits.
(h)No pending or, to the Knowledge of Sellers, threatened in writing litigation involving Sellers exists which if determined adversely would restrain the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or would declare illegal, invalid or non-binding any of Sellers’ obligations or covenants to Purchaser.
(i)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(i), (i) no Seller has delivered written notice to any tenants of any tenant default, or received written notices alleging any landlord default under Leases that remain uncured and (ii) no Seller has received a written notice from a tenant under a Lease that such tenant has an offset, counterclaim, or defense to its obligation to pay rent in accordance with the terms of such Lease after the Effective Date.
(j)Schedule 12.1(j) contains a true, complete and correct copy of an aging report dated as of the date shown thereon with respect to each Shopping Center (each a “Delinquency Report” and collectively, the “Delinquency Reports”). Each Delinquency Report shall be updated as set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xv).
(k)No Seller or its affiliates has directly or indirectly granted any options, rights of first refusal or similar rights to purchase its Property or any portion thereof or interest therein which remain exercisable after the Effective Date, except as may be provided in Leases with Anchor Tenants as to such Anchor Tenants’ leased premises.
(l)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(l), no Seller has received any written notice in the past thirty-six (36) months from any governmental body or agency of any violation or alleged violation of any zoning ordinance, land use law, building code or other law with respect to its Property which has not been dismissed or cured.
(m)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(m), no Seller has received any written notice from any governmental body or agency of any pending or threatened condemnation proceeding against its Property or any formal notice of condemnation with respect to its Property.
(n)To each Seller’s Knowledge, each Seller has provided or made available to Purchaser true, complete and correct copies of all environmental reports in its possession with respect to its Property (the “Provided Reports”). Other than as disclosed in the Provided Reports or in any environmental report ordered or obtained by or on behalf of Purchaser (all such reports, collectively with the Provided Reports, the “Existing Reports”), (i) no Seller has received any written notice from any governmental body or agency of any violation or alleged violation of any applicable law (including Environmental Laws) with respect to Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined) on its Property and (ii) no Seller has actual Knowledge of any violations of any Environmental Laws (as defined below) with respect to Hazardous Materials on its Property. “Hazardous Materials” shall mean any hazardous or toxic materials, substances or wastes, such as (a) substances defined as “hazardous substances,” “hazardous materials,” “hazardous waste,” “toxic waste,” “toxic pollutant,” “contaminant,” “toxic substances” or words of similar import in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (“RCRA”), the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (commonly known as “XXXX”), and/or the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 USC Section 1801, et seq.), or any other federal, state or county legislation or ordinances applicable, as any of such acts, legislation or ordinances are amended from time to; (b) any materials, substances or wastes which are toxic, ignitable, corrosive or reactive and which are regulated by any state or local governmental authority or any agency of the United States of America; and (c) asbestos, petroleum and petroleum based products, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and Freon and other chlorofluorocarbons (collectively, “Environmental Laws”).
(o)No Seller has (i) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) filed any voluntary petition in bankruptcy or suffered the filing of an involuntary petition by its creditors; (iii) suffered
the appointment of a receiver to take possession of any of its assets; or (iv) suffered the attachment or other judicial seizure of any of its assets.
(p)No Seller, nor any Person which owns, directly or indirectly, ten percent (10%) or more of any Seller, has been designated as a “specifically designated national and blocked person” on the most current list published by the Office of Foreign Asset Control, Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”) at its official website (xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx‑center/sanctions/SDN‑List/Pages/default.aspx) or at any replacement website or other replacement official publication of such list (collectively, the “List”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, each applicable Seller’s representation about Jacobsohn (as defined in Section 12.6 below), or Greenwich (as defined in Section 16.1 below), or any direct or indirect interest holder therein, is made to the applicable Seller’s Knowledge. For purposes of this subsection, “Person” shall mean any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, individual, trust, real estate investment trust, banking association, federal or state savings and loan institution and any other legal entity, whether or not a party hereto.
(q)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(q), (i) no Seller has been served with notice of pending litigation and (ii) to each Seller’s Knowledge, there is no pending litigation or litigation threatened in writing (other than litigation threatened in writing covered by insurance or paid or to be paid by Sellers pursuant to its self-insurance retention program and for which Purchaser shall not be liable and litigation where Sellers’ liability is reasonably expected to be less than $250,000), involving in either clause (i) or (ii), Seller and/or its Property.
(r)Schedule 12.1(r) contains a list of all service agreements and other similar contracts relating to the operation of the Shopping Centers (collectively, for all of the Sellers, the “Service Agreements”), including all amendments and modifications thereto, as such Schedule may hereafter be modified in accordance with Section 9.4(a) hereof, in connection with each Shopping Center and such list is true, complete and correct in all respects. No Seller has received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under any Service Agreements that remain uncured, except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(r).
(s)Schedule 12.1(s) contains a list of all sponsorship contracts and revenue contracts relating to the Shopping Centers (collectively, for all of the Sellers, the “Sponsorship Contracts”), including all amendments and modifications thereto, as such Schedule may hereafter be modified in accordance with Section 9.4(b) hereof, in connection with each Shopping Center and such list is true, complete and correct in all respects. No Seller has received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under any Sponsorship Contracts which remain uncured.
(t)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(t), no Seller has received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under any “reciprocal easement agreements,” “construction, operation and reciprocal easement agreements” or other similar agreements entered into with a department store (including, without limitation, an REA Party or an Anchor Tenant) reflected in the Pro Forma for its Shopping Center (each such agreement, together with all unrecorded supplemental agreements relating thereto and amendments thereof, an “REA” and together collectively, for all of the Shopping Centers, the “REAs”) which remain uncured. Schedule 12.1(t) contains a list of the REAs with respect to each Shopping Center, true, complete and correct copies of which have been provided or made available to Purchaser.
(u)Schedule 12.1(u) contains a true, complete and correct list of all of the Loan Agreements together with all of the loan documents relating to Northlake Mall and the MacArthur Shopping Center (collectively, the “Loan Documents”; if such Loan Documents are assumed by Purchaser as part of an Assumed Mortgage Loan, such Loan Documents shall herein be referred to as the “Assumed Loan
Documents”). The Loan Documents have not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except as (i) shown on such Schedule 12.1(u). True, complete and correct copies of the Loan Documents have been provided, or made available, to Purchaser. The outstanding principal amount of each such Mortgage Loan as of the Effective Date is set forth on Exhibit Q attached hereto. All interest and other amounts that are currently due and payable on such Mortgage Loans have been paid in full. Neither Northlake Seller nor MacArthur LLC is in default of any of its obligations with respect to its Mortgage Loan.
(v)MacArthur LLC ground leases the land described on Exhibit B-2 pursuant to that certain Deed of Ground Lease, dated June 14, 1996, between Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“Norfolk”), as ground lessor, and Taubman MacArthur Associates Limited Partnership (“TMALP”), as ground lessee, the predecessor-in-interest of MacArthur LLC (the “Original MacArthur Ground Lease”), as amended by a letter agreement, dated June 14, 1996, from TMALP to Norfolk, an Amendment to Deed of Ground Lease, dated October 22, 1997, between Norfolk and TMALP, a Lease Addendum and Sublease Agreement, dated June 1, 1999, among Norfolk, the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and TMALP. The Original MacArthur Ground Lease, as amended as set forth above, is referred to herein as the “MacArthur Ground Lease”. True, complete and correct copies of the MacArthur Ground Lease have been provided, or made available, to Purchaser. MacArthur LLC has not received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under the MacArthur Ground Lease which remain uncured. Except for the MacArthur Ground Lease, no Seller is a tenant under a ground lease. The MacArthur Ground Lease (i) constitutes the entire agreement between MacArthur LLC and Norfolk with respect to the subject matter thereof (except that the MacArthur Ground Lease is integrated with the MacArthur Parking Agreement), (ii) is in full force and effect, and (iii) has not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except by any amendment, supplement or modification thereto set forth on Schedule 12.1(v).
(w)To Seller’s Knowledge, Schedule 12.1(w) contains a list of contracts relating to each Shopping Center (which are not otherwise disclosed in this Agreement, including the Exhibits, or in the Effective Date Letter, including the Schedules) including all amendments and modifications thereto in connection with each Shopping Center and such list is true, complete and correct in all respects. No Seller has received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under any contracts that remain uncured, except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(w).
(x)Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(x), no Seller is currently protesting or challenging the assessed value of its Property for real estate tax purposes. To each Seller’s Knowledge, there are no impositions of new special assessments with respect to its Property.
(y)Other than as set forth on in Section 10.12 hereof relating to Leasing Costs for which Purchaser is responsible and other than as set forth on Schedule 12.1(y), there are no capital improvements or construction projects occurring at the Properties (other than those described in the 2014 budgets delivered to Purchaser, and ordinary maintenance and repair) for which Purchaser shall be responsible after the Closing.
(z)The operating statements which have been delivered or made available to Purchaser were prepared in the ordinary course of each Seller’s business. The tenant sales reports that each Seller delivered or made available to Purchaser were prepared in the ordinary course of business and are based on information provided by the applicable tenants.
(aa)No Seller has any employees or is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, union agreements, employment agreements, or similar contracts with respect to any employees.
(bb) Except as set forth on Schedule 12.1(bb), no Seller, or any of its affiliates, owns, leases, ground leases or has an option to purchase, lease or ground lease any real property within the one-mile radius of its Shopping Center (such property listed on Schedule 12.1(bb), the “Adjacent Property”).
(cc) Each of the Shopping Centers does not now rely on any property not included in its Property for parking required under a zoning law (other than parking areas covered under REAs or other easements or agreements that have been delivered to Purchaser that will run to Purchaser’s benefit at Closing).
(dd) Other than as set forth on Schedule 12.1(dd), to Sellers’ Knowledge, no Seller has received written notice in the prior two (2) years from an REA Party or Anchor Tenant which states they intend to close their store pursuant to the terms of such REA or Lease.
(ee) The Fixtures and Personal Property are owned or leased by each Seller free and clear of all debts, liens and encumbrances. Each Seller has not removed (and have not permitted the removal of) any Fixtures and Personal Property from any of the Shopping Centers in the ninety (90) day period prior to the Effective Date unless the removed item of Fixtures and Personal Property was worn out and has been replaced or such item is “Taubman” branded or was removed in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.
(ff) MacArthur LLC is a party to the MacArthur Parking Agreement. True, complete and correct copies of the MacArthur Parking Agreement have been provided, or made available, to Purchaser. MacArthur LLC has not received or delivered any written notice of any defaults under the MacArthur Parking Agreement which remain uncured. Except for the MacArthur Parking Agreement and the REAs, and any other agreement delivered to Purchaser or described on any Schedule, no Seller is a party to an agreement with respect to parking obligations at a Shopping Center that cannot be terminated on ninety (90) days’ or less notice without cost or penalty. The MacArthur Parking Agreement (i) constitutes the entire agreement between MacArthur LLC and the other parties thereto with respect to the subject matter thereof, (except that the MacArthur Ground Lease is integrated with the MacArthur Parking Agreement) (ii) is in full force and effect, and (iii) has not been amended, supplemented or otherwise modified except as set forth in Section 1.1(k) hereof.
12.2 | Definition of Each Seller’s Knowledge. |
Any representation made “to each Seller’s Knowledge” or the like will not be deemed to imply any duty of inquiry except as expressly set forth herein. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Seller’s Knowledge” or the like means the actual Knowledge (and not constructive, imputed or implied) of the Designated Representatives of each Seller without having made any inquiry or investigation, and will not be construed to refer to the Knowledge of any other officer, director, agent, employee or representative of such Seller, or any affiliate of such Seller, or to impose upon such Designated Representative any duty to investigate the matter to which such actual Knowledge or the absence thereof pertains, or to impose upon such Designated Representative any individual personal liability; provided however, Sellers each represent and warrant to Purchaser that such Seller has caused each Designated Representative of each Seller to review the representations and warranties set forth herein and each Designated Representative of each Seller has advised each applicable Seller that such Designated Representative of each Seller is not aware of any inaccuracies therein, taking into account the disclosures contained in and made pursuant to this Agreement. As used herein, the term “Designated Representatives of each Seller” refers to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, and Xxxxx Xxxxxx, each a regional vice president of TTC and Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of TTC with respect to, and only to, Xxxxxxx 00.0(x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), (x), and (dd).
12.3 | Updating Sellers’ Representations and Liability for Known Pre-Closing Breaches. |
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if any Seller obtains actual Knowledge during the pendency of this Agreement prior to Closing of any matters which make any of its representations or warranties untrue, such Seller shall promptly disclose such matters to Purchaser in writing. In the event that any Sellers so disclose to Purchaser in writing any matters which make any Sellers’ Representations untrue, or in the event that Purchaser otherwise obtains actual Knowledge of same, in each case during the pendency of this Agreement, or Purchaser otherwise has actual Knowledge as of the Effective Date or the Closing Date, of any matters which make any of Sellers’ Representations untrue, Sellers shall bear no liability for such untrue representations except to the extent expressly set forth in Section 11.2 hereof, Section 12.6 hereof, Section 15.13 hereof, in the Effective Date Side Letter or in a Closing Document.
12.4 | Purchaser’s Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. |
For the purpose of inducing each Seller to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the sale and purchase of the Property in accordance herewith, Purchaser represents, warrants and covenants to and with each Seller the following as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing:
(a)Purchaser is a Delaware limited partnership, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization.
(b)Purchaser, acting through any of its duly empowered and authorized officers or members, has all necessary entity power and authority to transact the business in which it is engaged, and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to execute and deliver the documents and instruments required of Purchaser herein, and to perform its obligations hereunder; and no consent of any of Purchaser’s partners, directors, officers or members is required to so empower or authorize Purchaser. The compliance with or fulfillment of the terms and conditions hereof will not result in a breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any agreement to which Purchaser is a party or by which Purchaser is otherwise bound.
(c)This Agreement and the other documents to be executed by Purchaser hereunder, upon execution and delivery thereof by Purchaser, will have been duly entered into by Purchaser, and will constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Purchaser.
(d)Purchaser has all necessary approvals to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder and no other authorization or approvals of governmental bodies will be necessary in order to enable Purchaser to enter into or comply with the terms of this Agreement.
(e)No pending or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened in writing litigation involving Purchaser exists which if determined adversely would restrain the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or would declare illegal, invalid or non-binding any of Purchaser’s obligations or covenants to Sellers.
(f)Other than Sellers’ representations in this Agreement, and the representations and warranties expressly made by Sellers in Closing Documents, Purchaser has not relied on any representation or warranty made by Sellers or any representative of Sellers in connection with this Agreement and the acquisition of the Property.
(g)Neither Purchaser, nor any Person which directly or indirectly owns ten percent (10%) or more of Purchaser has been designated as a “specifically designated national and blocked person” on the most current list published by OFAC at its official website (xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx‑center/sanctions/SDN‑List/Pages/default.aspx) or at any replacement website or other replacement official publication of the List.
12.5 | Definition of Purchaser’s Knowledge. |
Any representation made “to Purchaser’s Knowledge” or actual Knowledge or the like will not be deemed to imply any duty of inquiry except as expressly set forth herein. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Purchaser’s Knowledge” or actual Knowledge or the like means the actual Knowledge of the Designated Representatives of Purchaser, and will not be construed to refer to the Knowledge of any other officer, director, agent, employee or representative of Purchaser, or any affiliate of Purchaser, or to impose upon such Designated Representatives of Purchaser any duty to investigate the matter to which such actual Knowledge or the absence thereof pertains, or to impose upon such Designated Representatives of Purchaser any individual personal liability. As used herein, the term “Designated Representatives of Purchaser” refers to Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx (Vice President of Starwood Capital Group), Xxxx Xxxx (Chief Credit Officer of Starwood Capital Group) and Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx (Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Retail Partners).
12.6 | Sellers’ Indemnification of Purchaser. |
From and after the Closing, each Seller, on a several basis, shall indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser from and against all Liabilities asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon, or incurred by Purchaser to the extent resulting from or relating to (a) any third-party claims or actions asserted or brought against Purchaser based upon any breach or alleged breach by such Seller of, or a default or alleged default by such Seller under, the Leases, the MacArthur Ground Lease, the MacArthur Parking Agreement, the Ford Lease, the REAs, the Sponsorship Contracts, the Service Agreements or other contracts relating to its Shopping Center occurring prior to the Closing, (b) any third-party claims or actions for property damage or personal injury, or any other third-party tort claims, in each case where the third-party injury or damage occurred on or prior to the Closing and (c) any claims by H.M.R. Partners, Ltd., a Florida corporation (“Jacobsohn”) under that certain Waiver and Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2014 by and among Jacobsohn and Taubman Palm Beach LLC or in relation to the transactions contemplated hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Claim may be asserted or suit instituted seeking indemnification pursuant to this Section 12.6 (i) with respect to any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, punitive or special damages suffered by Purchaser (unless same is actually paid by Purchaser as a result of a claim by a third party), (ii) resulting from or relating to the environmental or physical condition of the Property (except with respect to indemnification for claims described in clause (b) above), or (iii) to the extent resulting from Purchaser’s or Purchaser’s Representative’s acts or omissions prior to Closing. This Section 12.6 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
12.7 | Purchaser’s Indemnification of Sellers. |
From and after the Closing, Purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless each Seller and TTC from and against all Liabilities asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon, or incurred by such Seller to the extent resulting from or relating to (a) any third-party claims or actions asserted or brought against such Seller based upon any breach or alleged breach by Purchaser of, or a default or alleged default by Purchaser under, the Leases, the MacArthur Ground Lease, the Ford Lease, the MacArthur Parking Agreement, the REAs, the Sponsorship Contracts, the Service Agreements or other contracts relating to such Seller’s Shopping Center occurring after Closing, or (b) any third-party claims or actions for property damage or personal injury, or
any other third-party tort claims, asserted or brought against such Seller and/or TTC where the third-party injury or damage occurred after the Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Claim may be asserted or suit instituted seeking indemnification pursuant to this Section 12.7 (i) with respect to any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, punitive or special damages suffered by such Seller and/or TTC (unless same is actually paid by Purchaser as a result of a claim by a third party), (ii) resulting from or relating to the environmental or physical condition of the Property prior to Closing, or (iii) to the extent resulting from or relating to such Seller’s or TTC’s or its affiliate’s acts or omissions after Closing. The provisions of this Section 12.7 shall survive the Closing.
12.8 | Third Party Claims. |
If a claim or action by a third party is made or asserted against either Purchaser or a Seller (as applicable, an “Indemnified Party”), and if such Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnity with respect thereto under Section 12.6 or Section 12.7, as applicable, (the party providing such indemnity, the “Indemnifying Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify in writing the Indemnifying Party of such claims; provided, that any delay in so notifying shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice to either participate in or assume the conduct and control, through counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, of the settlement or defense thereof; provided, that (i) the Indemnifying Party shall permit the Indemnified Party to participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party, provided that the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by such Indemnified Party and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall promptly be entitled to assume the defense of such action only to the extent the Indemnifying Party acknowledges its indemnity obligation and assumes and holds such Indemnified Party harmless from and against the full amount of any Loss resulting therefrom to the extent required under this Agreement; provided, further, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume control of such defense (but may participate in such defense) and shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Indemnified Party (to the extent required under Section 12.6 or 12.7 above, as applicable): if (1) the claim for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation; (2) the claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against the Indemnified Party; (3) a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party exists; (4) the Indemnified Party reasonably believes an adverse determination with respect to the action, lawsuit, investigation, proceeding or other claim giving rise to such claim for indemnification would be detrimental to or injure the Indemnified Party’s reputation or future business prospects in any material respect and any adverse determination is reasonably likely; or (5) upon petition by the Indemnified Party, the appropriate court rules that the Indemnifying Party failed or is failing to vigorously prosecute or defend such claim. Any Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action or claim and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall not be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party unless (x) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed, within a reasonable time after having been notified a second time by the Indemnified Party of the existence of such claim in addition to the notice as provided in the first sentence of this Section 12.8, to assume the defense of such claim, (y) the employment of such counsel has been specifically authorized in writing by the Indemnifying Party, or (z) the named parties to any such action (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and such Indemnified Party shall have been advised in writing by such counsel that there are one or more legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are not available to the Indemnifying Party, or available to the Indemnifying Party the assertion of which would be adverse to the interests of the Indemnified Party. So long as the Indemnifying Party is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay or settle any such claim, provided that in such event it shall waive any right to indemnity
therefor by the Indemnifying Party for such claim unless the Indemnifying Party shall have consented to such payment or settlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not notify the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to, upon providing the Indemnifying Party with a second written notice and a five (5) day opportunity to undertake the defense thereof, to contest, settle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party shall not, except with the consent of the Indemnified Party, enter into any settlement that is not entirely indemnifiable by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Section 12.8 and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to all Indemnified Parties of an unconditional release from all liability with respect to such claim or consent to entry of any judgment. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with each other in all reasonable respects in connection with the defense of any claim.
ARTICLE XIII
ESCROW PROVISIONS
13.1 | The Deposit and Any Other Sums. |
The Deposit and any other sums (including without limitation, any interest earned thereon) which the parties agree shall be held in escrow (collectively “Escrow Funds”), shall be held by Escrow Agent, in trust and disposed of only in accordance with the following provisions:
(a)Escrow Agent hereby agrees to hold, administer, and disburse the Escrow Funds (and any documents delivered to it in accordance with the terms of this Agreement) pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Escrow Agent shall invest such Escrow Funds in a segregated, interest-bearing account at Comerica Bank. In the event any interest or other income shall be earned on such Escrow Funds, such interest or other income shall belong to Purchaser Purchaser shall be treated as the owner of the Escrow Funds to the extent held by the Escrow Agent, and all interest and earnings from the investment and reinvestment of the Escrow Funds held by the Escrow Agent, or any portion thereof, shall be included in the gross income of Purchaser in accordance with the principles of Proposed Treasury Regulation Section 1.468B-8.
(b)At such time as Escrow Agent receives written notice from either Purchaser or Sellers, or both, setting forth the identity of the party to whom such Escrow Funds (or portions thereof) are to be disbursed and further setting forth the specific section or paragraph of the Agreement pursuant to which the disbursement of such Escrow Funds (or portions thereof) is being requested, Escrow Agent shall disburse such Escrow Funds pursuant to such notice; provided, however, that if such notice is given by either Purchaser or Sellers, but not both, Escrow Agent shall (i) promptly notify the other party (either Purchaser or Sellers as the case may be) that Escrow Agent has received a request for disbursement, and (ii) withhold disbursement of such Escrow Funds for a period of ten (10) days after the other party’s receipt of such notice of disbursement from Escrow Agent and if Escrow Agent receives written notice from either Purchaser or Sellers within said ten (10) day period which notice countermands the earlier notice of disbursement (an “Objection Notice”), then Escrow Agent shall withhold such disbursement until both Purchaser and Sellers can agree upon a disbursement of such Escrow Funds. If Escrow Agent does not timely receive an Objection Notice, Escrow Agent shall comply with the notice of disbursement it received. Purchaser and Sellers hereby agree to send to the other, pursuant to Section 15.5 below, a duplicate copy of any written notice sent to Escrow Agent requesting any such disbursement or countermanding a request for disbursement.
(c)In performing any of its duties hereunder, Escrow Agent shall not incur any liability to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses, except for gross negligence, willful misconduct or breach of trust, and it shall accordingly not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted in good faith upon advice of its legal counsel given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of Escrow Agent under this Agreement, or (ii) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written notice or instruction provided for in this Agreement, not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained therein, which Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons, and to conform with the provisions of this Agreement. If Escrow Agent, acting reasonably, is in doubt as to whether a disbursement may be made hereunder, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to withhold disbursement until it is in receipt of joint instructions from Purchaser and Sellers or a final non-appealable court order directing disbursement.
(d)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1(b) above, in the event that Escrow Agent has not disbursed the Escrow Funds on or before ten (10) days after the Closing or in the event of a dispute between Purchaser and Sellers which is sufficient as determined by Escrow Agent, in its sole discretion, to justify its doing so, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to tender into the registry or custody of any court of competent jurisdiction the Escrow Funds, together with such legal pleadings as it may deem appropriate, and thereupon be discharged from all further duties and liabilities under this Agreement. Any such legal action may be brought in a federal or state court in Michigan or, if is such courts do not have jurisdiction as to the parties or matters involved then such court as Escrow Agent shall determine to have jurisdiction thereof.
(e)Escrow Agent has executed this Agreement in the place indicated on the signature page hereof in order to confirm that the Escrow Agent and shall hold the Escrow Funds in escrow and shall disburse the Escrow Funds pursuant to the provisions of this Article XIII. A copy of the fully executed Agreement shall be delivered to both parties hereto. Promptly upon Escrow Agent’s receipt of the Initial Deposit and again upon receipt of the Second Deposit and Third Deposit, if any, from Purchaser, Escrow Agent shall provide written confirmation thereof to Purchaser and Sellers.
ARTICLE XIV
LOAN ASSUMPTIONS AND DEFEASANCES
14.1 | Northlake Mall. |
Promptly after the Effective Date, Northlake Seller shall notify its Mortgage Lender of the proposed sale of its Shopping Center to Purchaser as required in its Loan Agreement. Purchaser and Northlake Seller agree that each shall use their respective commercially reasonably efforts to obtain the written consent of the applicable Mortgage Lender to a Loan Assumption (as defined in Section 14.3) with respect to Northlake Mall. If the applicable Mortgage Lender consents in writing to the Loan Assumption, subject to the terms of Section 14.3, then the Northlake Mall shall be an Assumed Debt Shopping Center for purposes of this Agreement. If, notwithstanding the commercially reasonable efforts of Purchaser and Northlake Seller, the applicable Mortgage Lender does not consent in writing to the Loan Assumption of Northlake Mall on or before sixty (60) days prior to the Closing Date (the “Northlake Cut-Off Time”), then Purchaser and Northlake Seller shall Defease such loan in accordance with the terms of Section 14.4 hereof. For avoidance of doubt, if Purchaser has not extended the Initial Closing Date before July 20, 2014, the Northlake Cut-Off Time will be July 20, 2014.
14.2 | MacArthur Shopping Center. |
(a)Promptly after the Effective Date, MacArthur LLC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the written consent of the applicable Mortgage Lender to allow for the prepayment of the Mortgage Loan for the MacArthur Shopping Center and release of the mortgage encumbering the MacArthur Shopping Center (the “MacArthur Clean Conveyance Option”). For purposes of the preceding sentence, “commercially reasonable efforts” shall require MacArthur LLC to offer an amount no less than, but not more than, the MacArthur Payoff Amount (as defined in the Effective Date Letter) to the applicable Mortgage Lender to effectuate the MacArthur Clean Conveyance Option.
(b)If, notwithstanding the commercially reasonable efforts of MacArthur LLC, it cannot obtain the written consent of the applicable Mortgage Lender to effectuate the MacArthur Clean Conveyance Option, then Purchaser and MacArthur LLC each agree that they shall use their respective commercially reasonably efforts to obtain the written consent of the applicable Mortgage Lender to a Loan Assumption with respect to the MacArthur Shopping Center (the “MacArthur Assumption Option”). If the applicable Mortgage Lender consents to the MacArthur Assumption Option, then (i) the MacArthur Shopping Center shall be an Assumed Debt Shopping Center for purposes of this Agreement, and (ii) MacArthur LLC shall credit to Purchaser the amount set forth in the Effective Date Letter for the “MacArthur Assumption Purchase Price Reduction”.
(c)If clause (b) above shall apply and, notwithstanding the commercially reasonable efforts of Purchaser and MacArthur LLC, the applicable Mortgage Lender does not consent to the MacArthur Assumption Option before the Closing Date with enough time remaining to the Closing Date to accomplish the MacArthur Assumption Option, then MacArthur LLC shall no longer be a “Seller” hereunder, MacArthur Shopping Center shall no longer be a “Shopping Center” hereunder, and no representations, warranties, covenants or obligations contained herein shall relate to MacArthur LLC and/or MacArthur Shopping Center. In such event, however, MacArthur LLC shall not have the right to retain the Deposit as liquidated damages, and the Deposit shall continue to be held by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
14.3 | Loan Assumption Requirements. |
For purposes of this Agreement, a “Loan Assumption” shall mean the applicable Mortgage Lender’s written approval of (a) the conveyance of an Assumed Debt Shopping Center to Purchaser and the assumption of an Assumed Mortgage Loan by Purchaser, (b) the release (or equivalent of a release - i.e., the applicable Seller or TRG are no longer responsible for Liabilities that first accrue on or after the Closing), of the applicable Seller, The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership (“TRG”), and all other parties currently obligated to an Assumed Mortgage Lender from all Liabilities under the Assumed Loan Documents that first accrue on or after the Closing, and (c) the substitution of Purchaser, and/or an entity reasonably acceptable to a Mortgage Lender (the “Replacement Guarantor”), for the applicable Seller and TRG as guarantors of any so-called non-recourse carveouts with respect to Liabilities under the Assumed Loan Documents that first accrue on or after the Closing and as indemnitor under any environmental indemnities with respect to Liabilities under the Assumed Loan Documents, all pursuant to loan assumption documentation, it being agreed that such replacement will not relieve the applicable Seller or TRG of any indemnities provided to Purchaser in this Agreement for events occurring prior to Closing (even if a claim with regard to such event arises after the Closing). Purchaser shall have no right to require any modification to any of the Assumed Loan Documents, other than technical modifications to the representations and warranties and permitted
transfer provisions of the Assumed Loan Documents as Purchaser shall reasonably require solely to reflect the identity of Purchaser and to take into account Purchaser’s organizational and ownership structure, nor shall Purchaser be required to accept any Lender proposed modifications not expressly contemplated in the Assumed Loan Documents (including, without limitation, any request for additional recourse or additional or increases to reserves or changes to economic terms). Purchaser agrees to provide itself, and/or an entity reasonably acceptable to a Mortgage Lender, as the Replacement Guarantor. Each applicable Seller agrees that TRG shall remain as guarantor for the benefit of the Mortgage Lender of any so-called non-recourse carveouts and as indemnitor under any environmental indemnities, but only with respect to Liabilities under the Assumed Loan Documents that accrue prior to the Closing.
14.4 | Defeasance. |
(a)Certain Definitions.
(i)“Defease” shall mean to deliver Defeasance Collateral as substitute collateral for a Defeased Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the applicable Defeased Loan Agreement and to cause the Defeased Note to be assumed by a Defeasance Borrower in accordance with the terms of the applicable Defeasance Loan Agreement. The terms “Defeased”, “Defeasing” and “Defeasance” have the correlative meanings.
(ii)“Defeasance Borrower” shall mean an entity established to hold the Defeasance Collateral with respect to a Defeased Mortgage Loan in accordance with the terms of the applicable Defeased Loan Agreement.
(iii)“Defeasance Collateral” shall mean the direct, non-callable treasury obligations of the United States of America required to be delivered pursuant to the terms the Loan Agreement of the applicable Defeased Mortgage Loan or such other collateral as permitted with respect to the Defeased Note by the applicable Defeased Loan Agreement.
(iv)“Defeased Note” shall mean a note having a principal balance equal to the Defeased portion of any Defeased Mortgage Loan.
(v)“Defeased Loan Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
(vi)“Defeased Mortgage Loan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
(vii)“Defeased Shopping Center” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
(viii)“Defeasance Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b)(ii) hereof.
(ix)“Defeasance Service Provider” shall mean Chatham Financial or such other defeasance service provider selected by Defeasing Seller, and approved by Purchaser, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
(x)“Defeasing Seller” shall have the meaning provided in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
(b)Defeased Properties. Promptly after the Effective Date in the case of The Mall at Wellington Green or promptly after the Northlake Cut-Off Time in the case of Northlake (if applicable) (such applicable Shopping Center, a “Defeased Shopping Center”), the applicable Seller (the “Defeasing Seller”) agrees that it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to satisfy all of the conditions set forth in the applicable Loan Agreement (the “Defeased Loan Agreement”) for Defeasing the applicable Mortgage Loan (the “Defeased Mortgage Loan”), including, without limitation:
(i)the Defeasing Seller shall notify its Mortgage Lender (and any rating agency, if applicable) of its election to Defease its Shopping Center in a manner consistent with the Defeased Loan Agreement;
(ii)the Defeasing Seller shall cause to be delivered in connection with the Closing of the Defeased Shopping Center the required legal opinions, security documents, rating agency conditions and such other certificates, documents or instruments as are required by the Defeased Loan Agreement (collectively, the “Defeasance Documents”);
(iii)the Defeasing Seller shall cause the Defeasance Borrowers to be formed in a manner consistent with the Defeasance Loan Agreement; and
(iv)the Defeasing Seller shall engage the Defeasance Service Provider to obtain the required Defeasance Collateral with respect to the Defeasance Loan Agreement on the Closing Date.
(c)Purchaser shall reasonably cooperate with Defeasing Sellers in connection with the Defeasance and shall have the obligations imposed on Purchaser with respect to a Defeasance as set forth in Section 5.2(a) hereof which are a condition precedent to Seller’s obligations to Defease the applicable Defeased Mortgage Loans.
(d)If Northlake Mall is Defeased, such Mortgage Loan shall be deemed to be a Defeased Mortgage Loan, and, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations contained herein on the part of Purchaser or Northlake Seller to be performed in connection with the assumption of the Mortgage Loan at Northlake Mall shall be deemed to apply to such Defeased Mortgage Loan.
ARTICLE XV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1 | No Agreement Lien or Lis Pendens. |
In no event will Purchaser have a lien against the Property or any portion thereof by reason of any deposits made under this Agreement or expenses incurred in connection therewith, and Purchaser waives any right that it might have to so lien the Property or any portion thereof.
15.2 | Headings. |
The captions and headings herein are for convenience and reference only and in no way define, describe or limit the scope, content or intent of this Agreement or in any way affect its provisions.
15.3 | Brokers. |
Each Seller and Purchaser agree that the parties did not negotiate with any brokers in connection with the sale and purchase of the Property other than Eastdil Secured LLC. Sellers shall be responsible for the payment of any commissions, fees or other amounts owed to Eastdil Secured LLC pursuant to a separate agreement between Eastdil Secured LLC and Sellers. Each Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Purchaser harmless from any claims for nonpayment of Eastdil Secured LLC by such Seller and any claims of any other party claiming a commission due it by reason of an agreement with such Seller. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Sellers harmless from the claims of any other party claiming a commission due it by reason of an agreement with Purchaser. The provisions of this Section 15.3 will survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement.
15.4 | Modifications. |
This Agreement may not be modified in any respect except by an instrument in writing and duly signed by the parties hereto. The parties agree that this Agreement, the Closing Documents, the Confidentiality Agreement, and the Effective Date Letter contain all of the terms and conditions of the understanding between the parties hereto regarding the subject matter hereof and that there are no oral understandings whatsoever between them.
15.5 | Notices. |
All notices, consents, approvals, acceptances, demands, waivers and other communications (“Notice”) required or permitted hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered when (i) delivered if sent by messenger or personal delivery with signed delivery receipt obtained, (ii) when delivered if sent by Federal Express or other recognized overnight delivery service, (iii) five (5) Business Days after being deposited in the United States first class mail if sent postage prepaid by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case addressed to the parties listed below or (iv) when transmitted by e-mail to the appropriate e-mail address listed below, so long as such e-mail or attached correspondence thereto expressly identifies in the subject line in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS that such correspondence constitutes an official notice pursuant to this Section 15.5; provided the original is sent the same day by messenger or by Federal Express or other recognized overnight delivery service.
To Sellers: To Applicable Seller or Sellers
c/o The Taubman Company LLC
000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Senior Vice President,
Capital Markets
Email: XXxxxxxx@Xxxxxxx.xxx
With copies to: The Taubman Company LLC
000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx , Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel
Email: XXxxxxx@Xxxxxxx.xxx
and
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx and Xxxx LLP
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, Esq.
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx
To Purchaser: c/o Starwood Capital Group Global, L.P.
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxx@Xxxxxxxx.xxx
With copies to: x/x Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxx, LLC
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Email: Xxxxxxx@Xxxxxxxx.xxx
and
Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, P.C.
Email: xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx
To Escrow Agent: Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Email: xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx
The time to respond to any Notice shall commence to run on the date of delivery at the appropriate addresses (or the date of attempted delivery if delivery is refused during normal business hours or notice is designated by the postal authorities or other messenger or courier services as not deliverable); provided, that if such delivery occurs after 5:00 p.m. (local time where received) or on a day which is not a Business Day, then such notice or demand shall be deemed delivered on the immediately following Business Day after the actual day of delivery. Notices given by counsel to a party in accordance with the above shall be deemed given by such party.
15.6 | Assignment. |
Except as expressly set forth below or in Section 15.19, neither Purchaser nor Seller will assign this Agreement or its rights hereunder without the other parties’ prior written consent, which may be withheld in such party’s sole and absolute discretion, and any attempted assignment or transfer without such party’s consent will be null and void ab initio and of no effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser may assign this Agreement (without any requirement that consent of Sellers be obtained) on or prior to the Closing to one or more entities that are directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with
Purchaser (“Affiliated Entities”) and designate such entities to take title to a Shopping Center and the other related Property as Purchaser at Closing, subject to the following conditions: (a) each such assignment shall be effective on or prior to the Closing Date, (b) each such assignment shall be on the form attached hereto as Exhibit R, and provides for the assumption, for the benefit of Sellers as third-party beneficiaries, of all of Purchaser’s obligations under this Agreement with respect to such Shopping Center, (c) each such assignee shall have assumed any and all obligations and liabilities of Purchaser with respect to such assignee’s Shopping Center under this Agreement, and following such assumption, assigning Purchaser shall cease to be liable hereunder with respect to its obligations under this Agreement relating to such Shopping Center and the Property, and (d) Purchaser shall provide Sellers, at least five (5) Business Days’ prior to the Closing Date, or such earlier date as may be required by a Mortgage Lender of an Assumed Mortgage Loan, with written notice of such proposed assignment and executed copies of such assignment and, upon request, reasonable evidence of Purchaser’s compliance with this Section 15.6. Any assignment which fails to meet the criteria of this Section 15.6 or to which Sellers have not otherwise consented shall be void and of no force or effect. Purchaser shall deliver to Sellers prior to Closing or such earlier date as may be required by a Mortgage Lender, and as a condition to the effectiveness of any such assignment, such supporting evidence of the foregoing as is reasonably required by Sellers or any Mortgage Lender of an Assumed Mortgage Loan. From and after the date of assignment permitted by Purchaser hereunder, such assignee(s) shall be deemed to be “Purchaser” for all purposes of this Agreement, the Closing Documents and the Effective Date Letter.
15.7 | Further Assurances. |
Purchaser and Sellers hereby agree, from time to time, to (a) complete, execute and deliver to the appropriate governmental authorities any returns, affidavits or other instruments that may be required with respect to any transfer, gains, sales, stamps and similar taxes, if any, arising out of this transaction and (b) complete, execute and deliver such reasonable documents and instruments and to take such reasonable actions as such other party may reasonably deem necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 15.7 shall be deemed to modify the conditions precedent to the performance of the respective obligations of Purchaser and Sellers hereunder to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or create any new obligation hereunder. The provisions of this Section 15.7 shall survive the Closing.
15.8 | Governing Law. |
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
15.9 | Offer Only. |
This Agreement will not constitute a binding agreement by and between the parties hereto until such time as this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each party hereto.
15.10 | Counterparts. |
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. The signature of a party to any counterpart may be removed and attached to any other counterpart. Any counterpart to which the signatures of all parties are attached shall constitute an original of this Agreement. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic transmission shall be effective as personal delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.
15.11 | Severability. |
If any portion of this Agreement becomes or is held to be illegal, null or void or against public policy, for any reason, the remaining portions of this Agreement will not be affected thereby and will remain in force and effect to the fullest extent permissible by law and the parties hereto shall amend or substitute for such illegal, null, void or unenforceable provision so as to produce as nearly as possible the rights and obligations previously intended by the parties without renegotiation of any material terms and conditions stipulated herein.
15.12 | No Waiver. |
No waiver by Purchaser or Sellers of a breach of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement by the other party will be construed or held to be a waiver of any succeeding or preceding breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. No waiver of any default by Purchaser or Sellers under this Agreement will be implied from any omission by the other party to take any action on account of such default if such default persists or is repeated, and no express waiver shall affect a default other than as specified in such waiver. The consent or approval by Purchaser or Sellers to or of any act by the other party requiring the consent or approval of the first party will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary such party’s consent or approval to or of any subsequent similar acts by the other party.
15.13 | Limitation of Liability. |
If Purchaser becomes aware after Closing of any breach and/or violation of any Sellers’ Representations or any Seller’s obligations or covenants herein, or any Seller’s representations, warranties, covenants or obligations set forth herein, or in any Closing Document or in any other document or instrument executed by a Seller pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including the Effective Date Letter) for which such Seller would or could become liable to Purchaser hereunder, then, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein or in the Closing Documents or in any other document or instrument executed by any Seller pursuant hereto or in connection herewith, but subject to the remaining sentences of this Section in no event shall any Seller be liable for any special, consequential, speculative, punitive or similar damages (unless actually paid by Purchaser as a result of a claim by a third party), nor shall all of the Sellers’ Liability (exclusive of Sellers’ attorney’s fees) in any such event or events exceed in the aggregate an amount equal to the Materiality Threshold, as the same shall be reduced by the amount of any credits or payments to Purchaser at the Closing pursuant to Section 11.2(a) hereof (the “Sellers’ Maximum Liability”), and no Claim by Purchaser may be made based upon any such Claim unless and until Purchaser’s Claims are for an aggregate amount in excess of Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($935,000.00), as the same shall be reduced by the amount of Uncredited Purchaser Losses (the “Liability Basket”), in which event the Sellers’ Liability respecting any final judgment with respect to such Claim(s) shall be for the amount thereof less the Liability Basket, subject to Sellers’ Maximum Liability. Each Seller hereby covenants and agrees that it will remain in existence and not dissolve during the Survival Period (as hereinafter defined). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 15.13, Claims made by Purchaser with respect to the following matters shall not be subject to the Liability Basket or to the Sellers’ Maximum Liability: (i) a breach of the Seller’s representations contained in Section 12.1(a)-(d) and (p), (ii) a breach of Seller’s FIRPTA affidavit, (iii) the indemnification obligations of Sellers pursuant to Section 12.6 hereof, (iv) the right to receive proration credits reimbursements or other adjustments in accordance with Article X, (v) the indemnification obligations of Sellers with respect to brokers and brokerage fees, as set forth in Section 15.3 hereof, (vi) the indemnification obligations of Sellers with respect to 1031 exchanges, as set forth in Section 15.19 hereof, (vii) the failure by a Seller to deliver or assign casualty and/or condemnation proceeds to Purchaser as expressly provided for in this Agreement, (viii) the failure by Seller to pay closing costs as
set forth in Section 10.1 hereof, (ix) the indemnification obligations of Sellers (and their affiliates’) with respect to title matters, as set forth in Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 hereof, (x) any costs incurred by Purchaser under Section 10.9 hereof in connection with the return of misapplied Security Deposits, (xi) the indemnification obligations of Sellers pursuant to Section 15.22 hereof, (xii) any indemnification obligation of Sellers in Section 4.1(f)(iv) hereof, (xiii) any untrue matters in a Seller Estoppel, (xiv) breach of the obligations of TRG Land under Section 9.10, (xv) breach of the obligations of Sellers under Section 9.12, (xvi) breach of the obligations of Sellers under Section 9.13, Section 9.15 and Section 9.16, (xvii) breach by Sellers of Section 6 of the Effective Date Letter and (xviii) the failure by Sellers to pay the costs in Section 15.23. The provisions of this Section 15.13 shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
15.14 | Waiver of Jury Trial. |
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
15.15 | Successors and Assigns. |
Subject to the limitations set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, each and all of the covenants and conditions of this Agreement will inure to the benefit of and will be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. As used in the foregoing, “successors” refers to the successors to all or substantially all of the assets of parties hereto and to their successors by merger or consolidation.
15.16 | No Partnership or Joint Venture. |
Neither Purchaser nor any Seller will, by virtue of this Agreement, in any way or for any reason be deemed to have become a partner of the other in the conduct of its business or otherwise, or a joint venturer. In addition, by virtue of this Agreement there shall not be deemed to have occurred a merger of any joint enterprise between Purchaser and any Seller.
15.17 | No Recordation. |
Sellers and Purchaser each agree that neither this Agreement nor any memorandum or notice hereof shall be recorded.
15.18 | Designation Agreement. |
Section 6045(e) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder (herein collectively called the “Reporting Requirements”) require an information return to be made to the United States Internal Revenue Service, and a statement to be furnished to Sellers, in connection with the Transaction. Escrow Agent is either (x) the person responsible for closing the Transaction (as described in the Reporting Requirements) or (y) the disbursing title or escrow company that is most significant in terms of gross proceeds disbursed in connection with the Transaction (as described in the Reporting Requirements). Accordingly:
(a)Escrow Agent is hereby designated as the “Reporting Person” (as defined in the Reporting Requirements) for the Transaction. Escrow Agent shall perform all duties that are required by the Reporting Requirements to be performed by the Reporting Person for the Transaction.
(b)Sellers and Purchaser shall furnish to Escrow Agent, in a timely manner, any information requested by Escrow Agent and necessary for Escrow Agent to perform its duties as Reporting Person for the Transaction.
(c)Escrow Agent hereby requests each Seller to furnish to Escrow Agent such Seller’s correct taxpayer identification number. Seller acknowledges that any failure by such Seller to provide Escrow Agent with Seller’s correct taxpayer identification number may subject Seller to civil or criminal penalties imposed by law. Accordingly, each Seller hereby certifies to Escrow Agent, under penalties of perjury, that such Seller’s correct taxpayer identification number is as set forth opposite such Seller’s signature to this Agreement.
(d)Each of the parties hereto shall retain this Agreement for a period of four (4) years following the calendar year during which Closing occurs.
The provisions of this Section 15.18 will survive the Closing indefinitely.
15.19 | 1031 Exchanges. |
Purchaser agrees that, at one or more Seller’s sole election, this transaction or any portion thereof may be structured as one or more separate exchanges (including deferred exchanges) of like-kind properties under Section 1031 of the Code, and the regulations and proposed regulations thereunder, provided that (i) the applicable Seller(s) shall effect each exchange through (A) an assignment of its or their rights under this Agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser and Seller of the applicable Shopping Center) to a “qualified intermediary” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4)(iii)), which assignment shall be executed and delivered on or before the Closing, provided that no Seller’s rights to the Deposit hereunder shall be permitted to be assigned to a “qualified intermediary” and/or (B) the transfer of one or more of the Shopping Centers to an “exchange accommodation titleholder” within the meaning of Revenue Procedure 2000-37, 0000-0 X.X. 000, (xx) the Closing shall not be delayed by reason of any exchange nor shall the consummation or accomplishment of any exchange be a condition precedent or condition subsequent to Sellers’ obligations under this Agreement; (iii) Purchaser shall not be required to acquire or hold title to any real property for purposes of consummating any such exchange; (iv) Purchaser shall not be required to take an assignment of the purchase agreement for the replacement property; (v) Sellers shall pay any additional costs that would not otherwise have been incurred by Purchaser had the applicable Seller(s) not consummated the sale through an exchange; and (vi) the applicable Seller(s) shall, and hereby does, fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Purchaser from, any loss, cost, damages, liability, claim, proceeding, cause of action, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and disbursements) of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, connected with, or in any manner related to such exchange that would not otherwise have been incurred by the Purchaser had the applicable Seller(s) not consummated such sale through an exchange under Section 1031 of the Code and such obligation shall survive the Closing indefinitely. Purchaser shall not by this Agreement or acquiescence to any exchange (a) have its rights under this Agreement affected or diminished in any manner or (b) be responsible for compliance with, or be deemed to have warranted to any Seller(s) that such exchange in fact complies with, Section 1031 of the Code. Purchaser agrees that if any Seller(s) wishes to make such election, it must do so prior to the Closing Date. If any Seller(s) so elects, the Purchaser shall reasonably cooperate at such Seller(s)’s sole expense, including amending this agreement as may be helpful or necessary to facilitate such exchanges.
15.20 | Survival. |
Unless a shorter or longer period of survival is provided for in this Agreement or the Effective Date Letter, each of any Seller’s and Purchaser’s respective covenants, indemnities, warranties and representations contained in this Agreement or the Effective Date Letter which expressly survive the Closing shall survive the Closing for a period of one (1) year (the “Survival Period”); provided, however, that Sellers’ representations in Section 12.1(a) - (d) and (p) and Purchaser’s right to make any Claims in respect of the matters described in clauses (i) - (xviii) of Section 15.13 shall survive Closing indefinitely. The term “Survival Period” shall also apply to any longer or shorter survival periods expressly provided for herein. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly agreed that any Claim with respect to the truth, accuracy or completeness of representations and warranties in this Agreement or a breach of any covenants or obligations contained herein shall be made, if at all, by a written notice on or before the end of the Survival Period or be forever barred. If a Claim is timely made within the Survival Period, any lawsuit based upon such Claim must be commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after notice of the Claim is given or such Claim shall forever be barred, and once timely made, the Survival Period shall be extended until finally resolved, including all appeals. The provisions of this Section 15.20 will survive the Closing and/or termination of this Agreement indefinitely. The Survival Period referred to herein shall apply to known as well as unknown breaches of covenants, indemnities, warranties or representations.
15.21 | Independent Rights and Obligations. |
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, each Seller’s obligations and liabilities hereunder are several, no Seller shall be liable hereunder for any of the obligations or liabilities of any other Seller, and each Seller’s rights are its own, to be exercised in its sole discretion, and may not be exercised by any other Seller.
15.22 | Bulk Sales Indemnity. |
Each Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Purchaser harmless from and against all Liabilities incurred by Purchaser resulting from the failure by any Seller to comply with any statutory bulk sale or similar requirements applicable to such Seller, or the failure to obtain any sale and occupancy or similar tax clearance certificates required to be obtained by such Seller, or failure to pay any sales taxes, occupancy taxes, and other similar taxes due by such Seller in respect to the Property prior to Closing. The terms of this Section 15.22 shall survive Closing or termination of this Agreement.
15.23 | Attorneys’ Fees. |
If an action is brought to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party shall pay to the other party on demand any and all expenses paid or incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such action, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.
15.24 | Radon Disclaimer |
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county public health unit. Purchaser hereby waives any obligation of Seller to provide Purchaser with an energy efficiency disclosure brochure for the Property pursuant to Florida Statutes §553.996.
ARTICLE XVI
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
16.1 | Public Disclosure. |
Subject to Section 16.2 hereof, from and after the date of this Agreement, neither Purchaser nor any Seller shall disclose the terms of this transaction, either before or after Closing, except that this general prohibition shall not prevent (i) Sellers and Purchaser from releasing a joint press release concerning the sale of the Property in the form agreed to in a side letter executed on the Effective Date, which press release either Sellers or Purchaser may issue after the full execution of this Agreement, and (ii) any party from disclosing any matters set forth in this Agreement, or any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, if and to the extent that such disclosure is required by New York Stock Exchange regulation or applicable law or a court or other binding order or by applicable administrative rule or regulation or order of any regulatory or supervisory agency or authority with competent jurisdiction over such matter. The parties hereto agree that the individual prices of each Shopping Center are not required to be disclosed by law, court order, or any other authority specified in clause (ii) of the foregoing sentence. No provision of this Section 16.1 will be construed to prohibit (i) subject to Section 16.2, disclosures to appropriate authorities of such information as may be legally required for federal securities, tax, accounting, or other reporting purposes or other applicable law, (ii) confidential disclosures to affiliates of either any Seller or Purchaser, (iii) disclosures required in connection with legal proceedings to enforce the terms and provisions of this Agreement, (iv) disclosures by any Seller or Purchaser in connection with the satisfaction of any condition precedent to the Closing, (v) disclosures to (a) Jacobsohn which owns a ten percent (10%) limited partnership interest in TJ Palm Beach Limited Partnership and (b) Greenwich International Development, Inc. and Norfolk Place Limited Partnership, which own, indirectly, in the aggregate, five percent (5%) of MacArthur Shopping Center LLC (together “Greenwich”), (vi) disclosures of matters of which there is public knowledge other than as a result of disclosures made in breach hereof, (vii) disclosure to the officers, employees, agents, contractors, attorneys, accountants and consultants of the parties on a need-to-know basis, and (viii) disclosures to current and prospective lenders, partners, members and investors of Purchaser provided that Purchaser shall advise each such party of the confidential nature of such information and that such parties agree to maintain the confidentiality thereof.
16.2 | Permitted Disclosures. |
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Taubman Centers, Inc., (“TCI”) the sole managing partner of TRG will be permitted to fully comply with all reporting requirements under applicable securities laws with respect to the transactions subject to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the following certain reporting requirements: (a) the filing of a Form 8-K with the SEC upon the execution of this Agreement, (b) at the time of the first Form 10-Q, Form 10-K or Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC after the date of this Agreement, a filing of an entire fully-executed copy of this Agreement, (c) upon the Closing, a filing with respect to the completion of the disposition.
16.3 | Survival. |
The provisions of this Article XVI shall survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement (whichever shall occur) indefinitely.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the parties hereto, as of the Effective Date.
SELLER: | ||||
FAIRLANE TOWN CENTER LLC, | ||||
a Michigan limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
MACARTHUR SHOPPING CENTER LLC, | ||||
a Delaware limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
TRG CHARLOTTE LLC, | ||||
a Delaware limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
STONY POINT FASHION PARK ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
TJ PALM BEACH ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
WILLOW BEND SHOPPING CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
TRG CHARLOTTE LAND LLC, a Delaware limited liability company | ||||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Authorized Signatory | |||
PURCHASER: | ||||
SRP TM HOLDINGS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership | ||||
By: | SRP TM Holdings GP, L.L.C., its general partner | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Name: | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |||
Its: | Vice President |
LIMITED JOINDER (this “Joinder”)
The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“Taubman”), hereby joins in the execution of this Agreement for the sole purpose of being personally liable and responsible after Closing for, and hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to Purchaser the full and faithful payment and performance by each Seller and TRG Land (collectively, the “Taubman Parties”) of all of the obligations of the Taubman Parties to Purchaser under this Agreement, the Effective Date Letter and the Closing Documents that are required to be performed after Closing or prior to Closing with respect to indemnities which Taubman expressly agrees to give or obligations which are expressly covered in this Agreement by this Joinder, but, in each case, only to the extent of a Taubman Party’s obligations under this Agreement, the Effective Date Letter and the Closing Documents (the “Taubman Guaranty Obligations”). For the avoidance of doubt, capitalized terms used in this Joinder that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among the Taubman Parties and Purchaser to which this Joinder is attached.
In connection with this Joinder, Taubman hereby waives and agrees not to assert or take advantage of the following defenses:
1. Any defense that may arise by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority, death or disability of any person or entity, or revocation hereof by any person or entity, or the failure of Purchaser to file or enforce a claim against the estate (either in administration, bankruptcy, or any other proceeding) of a Taubman Party;
2. Diligence, presentment, notice of acceptance, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of presentment, or demand for payment of or performance of obligations guaranteed under this Joinder and other suretyship defenses generally;
3. Protest and notice of dishonor or of default to Taubman or to any other person or entity with respect to the performance of obligations guaranteed under this Joinder;
4. Any action required by any statute to be taken against a Taubman Party or Taubman;
5. The dissolution or termination of the existence of a Taubman Party;
6. The voluntary or involuntary liquidation, sale, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a Taubman Party;
7. The voluntary or involuntary receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, assignment, composition, or readjustment of, or any similar proceeding affecting, a Taubman Party or any the Taubman Parties’ assets; and
8. All rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Purchaser, even though that election of remedies has destroyed Taubman’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against a Taubman Party.
The liability of Taubman hereunder shall in no way be affected, diminished or released by any extension of time or forbearance that may be granted by Purchaser to a Taubman Party or by the acceptance by Purchaser of additional security for performance of this Agreement or the Closing Documents or any release, substitution or changes in any such security, or by any modifications, amendments or extensions of the this Agreement or the Closing Documents agreed upon by each Taubman Party and Purchaser.
Purchaser may enforce this Joinder against Taubman without the necessity at any time of resorting to or exhausting any other remedy or any other security or collateral and without the necessity at any time of
having recourse to any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement or the Closing Documents, and without the necessity of proceeding against any Taubman Party. This is a guaranty of payment and performance and not merely of collection. The obligations of Taubman hereunder are absolute, primary, unconditional and irrevocable obligations, enforceable by Purchaser at Purchaser’s election, simultaneously with or after proceeding against a Taubman Party or without the necessity of any suit or proceedings against a Taubman Party, and in any event, without the necessity of any notice of non-payment, non-performance or non-observance, or of any notice of acceptance of this Joinder or any other notice or demand to which Taubman might otherwise be entitled or that may be required to preserve any rights against Taubman, all of which Taubman expressly waives.
Taubman’s liability under this Joinder may be enforced in full or in part, from time to time, after nonpayment or nonperformance of any of the Taubman Guaranty Obligations by a Taubman Party, in each case without requiring Purchaser to resort to any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any Taubman Party, or any other right, remedy or collateral. In the event of rescission of, or Purchaser is obligated to return, all or any portion of any payment of the Taubman Guaranty Obligations under applicable law, this Joinder shall remain in effect as to such returned payments.
If an action is brought to enforce this Joinder, the prevailing party shall pay to the other party on demand any and all expenses paid or incurred by the prevailing party in connection with such action, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.
Taubman represents and warrants that (i) it has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Joinder and to perform all obligations required of it hereunder, (ii) the execution and delivery by the signer on behalf of Taubman, and the performance by Taubman of its obligations hereunder, has been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action by Taubman, and (iii) this Joinder constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Taubman, enforceable against Taubman in accordance with its terms.
Taubman may not assign its respective rights or delegate its respective duties under this Joinder without the prior written consent of Purchaser.
TAUBMAN: | The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership, | ||
a Delaware limited partnership | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | ||
Name: | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | ||
Title: | Authorized Signatory |
AGREEMENT OF ESCROW AGENT
The undersigned has executed this Agreement solely to confirm its agreement (a) to hold the Escrow Funds (any documents delivered to it in accordance with the terms of this Agreement) in escrow in accordance with the provisions hereof, (b) to comply with the provisions of Article XIII and Section 15.18 and (c) that the Title Affidavit is in form and substance acceptable to the undersigned in order to issue title insurance policies to Purchaser in the forms of the Pro Formas.
Dated: June 17, 2014
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | ||
Name: | Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | ||
Title: | Vice President |
EXHIBIT A
SELLERS, SHOPPING CENTERS
1. | Fairlane Town Center LLC, a Michigan limited liability company - Fairlane Town Center, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx County, MI. |
2. | MacArthur Shopping Center LLC, a Delaware limited liability company - MacArthur Shopping Center, Norfolk, VA. |
3. | TRG Charlotte LLC, a Delaware limited liability company - Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX. |
4. | Stony Point Fashion Park Associates, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company - Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, Henrico County, VA. |
5. | TJ Palm Beach Associates Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership - Xxx Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, XX. |
6. | Willow Bend Associates Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership - The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano, Xxxxxxx County, TX. |
EXHIBIT C
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, PROCEDURES AND
RULES FOR INTERPRETING THIS AGREEMENT
Terms Generally. The definition of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”. Unless the context requires otherwise (a) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder”, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (b) all references herein to Articles, Sections and Exhibits (other than Exhibit U), shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits (other than Exhibit U) to, this Agreement and all references to Exhibit U shall be construed to refer to Exhibit U in the Effective Date Letter and (c) all references herein to Schedules shall be construed to refer to the Schedules in the Effective Date Letter. Any reference to this Agreement or to any Exhibits or Schedules hereto and any other instruments, documents and agreements shall include this Agreement, Exhibits, Schedules and other instruments, documents and agreements as originally executed or existing and as the same may from time to time be supplemented, modified or amended by written agreements of Sellers and Purchaser.
Accounting Terms; GAAP. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with GAAP, as in effect from time to time.
“Acceptable MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(g) hereof.
“Acceptable REA Estoppel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(e) hereof.
“Acceptable Tenant Estoppel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(ii) hereof.
“Affiliated Entities” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.6 hereof.
“Agreed Endorsements” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(d) hereof.
“Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.
“Anchor Tenant Estoppel” and “Anchor Tenant Estoppels” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Assignment and Assumption of Anchor Leases” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(v) hereof.
“Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Ground Lease” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(ii) hereof.
“Assignment and Assumption of MacArthur Parking Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(ix) hereof.
“Assignment and Assumption of REA” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(iii) hereof.
“Assignment and Assumption of Space Tenant Leases” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(iv) hereof.
“Assumed Debt Shopping Center” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c) hereof.
“Assumed Loan Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(u) hereof.
“Assumed Mortgage Loan” and “Assumed Mortgage Loans” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c) hereof.
“Authority” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
“Base Rent” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3 hereof.
“Xxxx of Sale” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(vii) hereof.
“Business Day” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Casualty” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.
“Casualty Review Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.
“CBT” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.4 (c) hereof.
“CERCLA” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Claims” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) hereof.
“Closing” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) hereof.
“Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) hereof.
“Closing Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 hereof.
“Closing Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xi) hereof.
“Code” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(x) hereof.
“Confidential Materials” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(c) hereof.
“Confidentiality Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Damage Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) hereof.
“Deed” and “Deeds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(i) hereof.
“Defeasance Borrower” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(ii) hereof.
“Defeasance Collateral” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(iii) hereof.
“Defeasance Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b)(ii) hereof.
“Defeasance Service Provider” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(ix) hereof.
”Defease” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(i) hereof.
“Defeased Loan Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
“Defeased Mortgage Loan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
“Defeased Note” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(iv) hereof.
“Defeased Properties” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
“Defeased Shopping Center” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
“Defeased” “Defeasing” and “Defeasance” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(a)(i) hereof.
“Defeasing Seller” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.4(b) hereof.
“Delinquency Report” and “Delinquency Reports” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(j) hereof.
“Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 hereof.
“Designated Representatives of Purchaser” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.5 hereof.
“Designated Representative of Sellers” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.2 hereof.
“Due Diligence Materials” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.5 hereof.
“Due Diligence Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.
“Effective Date Letter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a) hereof.
“Environmental Laws” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Escrow Agent” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 hereof.
“Escrow Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“Escrow Funds” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 hereof.
“Estoppel Certificate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Estoppel Threshold” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(iii) hereof.
“Excepted Claims” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) hereof.
“Excluded Property” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(m) hereof.
“Existing Insurance Certificate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(b) hereof.
“Existing Reports” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Existing Surveys” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.
“Fidelity” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.
“Final Adjustment Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.6 hereof.
“First Extended Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) hereof.
“Fixed CAM” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.3 hereof.
“Fixtures and Personal Property” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(e) hereof.
“Ford Lease” shall have the meaning in Section 1.1(i).
“General Assignment” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(viii) hereof.
“Greenwich” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16.1 hereof.
“Hazardous Materials” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Improvements” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(b) hereof.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.8 hereof.
“Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.8 hereof.
“Independent Consideration” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3 hereof.
“Initial Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) hereof.
“Initial Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 hereof.
“Intangible Property” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(h) hereof.
“Investigations” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Jacobsohn” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.6 hereof.
“Land” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a) hereof.
“Leases” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d) hereof.
“Leasing Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.12 hereof.
“Liabilities” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.8 hereof.
“Liability Basket” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.13 hereof.
“Liquidated Damages Amount” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 hereof.
“List” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(p) hereof.
“Loan Agreement” and “Loan Agreements shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c) hereof.
“Loan Assumption” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3 hereof.
“Loan Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(u) hereof.
“MacArthur Assumption Option” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.2(b) hereof.
“MacArthur Clean Conveyance Option” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.2(a) hereof.
“MacArthur Ground Lease” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(v) hereof.
“MacArthur Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3(b) hereof.
“MacArthur Ground Lessor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3(b) hereof.
“MacArthur LLC” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3(b) hereof.
“MacArthur Parking Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(k) hereof.
“MacArthur Parking Agreement Estoppel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3(c) hereof.
“Major Individual Casualty” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(c) hereof.
Major Tenants” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Major Tenant Estoppels” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Material Individual Taking” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(a) hereof.
“Material Seller Breach” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a) hereof.
“Materiality Threshold” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a) hereof.
“Mortgage Lender” and “Mortgage Lenders” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c) hereof.
“Mortgage Loan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c) hereof.
“New Leases” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.4(c) hereof.
“New Service Agreements” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.4(a) hereof.
“New Sponsorship Contracts” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.4(b) hereof.
“New Survey” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.
“New Survey Exceptions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.6 hereof.
“New Title Exceptions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.5 hereof.
“Norfolk” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(v) hereof.
“Northlake Assumption Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“Northlake Cut-Off Time” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 hereof.
“Northlake Seller” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.5 hereof.
“Notice Letter” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xii) hereof.
“Objection Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1(b) hereof.
“OFAC” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(p) hereof.
“Operating Expenses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.4 hereof.
“Option” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“Option Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“Option Property” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“Optionor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“Original MacArthur Ground Lease” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(v) hereof.
“Other Tenants” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(iii) hereof.
“Outparcels” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.13 hereof.
“Outparcel Sale Contracts” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.13 hereof.
“Outside Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(e) hereof.
“Permitted Exceptions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3 hereof.
“Permitted Tenant Liens” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3 hereof.
“Person” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(p) hereof.
“Price Determination Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.12 hereof.
“Pro Formas” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.
“Property” shall have the meaning set forth Section 1.1 hereof.
“Property Documents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xviii) hereof.
“Prorated Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.11 hereof.
“Proration Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.2 hereof.
“Provided Reports” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Purchase Price” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a) hereof.
“Purchaser” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.
“Purchaser’s Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a) hereof.
“RCRA” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“REA” or “REAs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(t) hereof.
“REA Estoppel” and “REA Estoppels” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(e) hereof.
“REA Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(e).
“REA/Tenant Claims” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(iv).
“Real Property” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(b) hereof.
“REC” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Recording Charges” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“Released Parties” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(a) hereof.
“Remaining Tenants” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Remaining Tenant Estoppels” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(i) hereof.
“Rentals” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.2 hereof.
“Rent Roll” and “Rent Rolls” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(f) hereof.
“Replacement Guarantor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3 hereof.
“Reporting Person” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.18(a) hereof.
“Royal Abstract” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.
“Reporting Requirements” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.18 hereof.
“XXXX” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(n) hereof.
“Scope of Work” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a) hereof.
“Second Deposit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) hereof.
“Second Extended Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(c) hereof.
“Security Deposits” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(d) hereof.
“Seller” and “Sellers” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement.
“Seller Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.12 hereof.
“Seller Estoppel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(f)(iii) hereof.
“Sellers’ Conditions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) hereof.
“Sellers’ Maximum Liability” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.13 hereof.
“Sellers’ Representations” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 hereof.
“Separate Closing Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xi) hereof.
“Service Agreements” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(r) hereof.
“Shopping Center” and “Shopping Centers” shall have the meaning set forth in Recital A hereof.
“SNDAs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.7 hereof.
“Sponsorship Contracts” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(s) hereof.
“Stony Point Seller” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.13 hereof.
“Survey Cure Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.6 hereof.
“Survey Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“Surveys” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 hereof.
“Survival Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.20 hereof.
“Taking” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.
“Taking Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 hereof.
“Taking Review Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(a) hereof.
“Terminated Shopping Center” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(i) hereof.
“TCI” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16.2 hereof.
“Title Affidavit” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(xvii) hereof.
“Title Company” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereof.
“Title Policy” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(d) hereof.
“Title Policy Costs” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“TMALP” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(v) hereof.
“Transfer Taxes” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a) hereof.
“TRG” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3 hereof.
“TRG Land” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.10 hereof.
“TTC” means The Taubman Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
“Uncredited Purchaser’s Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.2(a) hereof.
“Unpermitted Exceptions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4 hereof.
“Unsatisfied Condition Shopping Center” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(i) hereof.
“Unsatisfied Conditions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) hereof.
“Willing Title Company” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(d) hereof.
EXHIBIT D
ASSUMED OR DEFEASED MORTGAGE LOANS
1. | Northlake Mall. |
Loan Agreement: Loan Agreement dated as of February 15, 2006 between TRG Charlotte LLC, as Borrower, and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P., as Lender, as may be amended.
Assumed or Defeased Mortgage Loan (as applicable): Mortgage loan in the original principal amount of $215,500,000 made pursuant to the above Loan Agreement and secured by that certain Deed of Trust in favor of Xxxxxxx Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. recorded in Book 20054, Page 296 as assigned by Assignment recorded in Book 20054, Page 347 and as further assigned by instruments recorded in Book 20704, Page 630 and in Book 25213, Page 192, as may be amended.
Mortgage Lender (including Servicer): Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee for the Registered Holders of GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-GG6.
2. | The Mall at Wellington Green. |
Loan Agreement: Loan Agreement dated as of May 12, 2005 between TJ Palm Beach Associates Limited Partnership, as Borrower, and Archon Financial, L.P., as Lender, as may be amended.
Defeased Mortgage Loan: Mortgage loan in the original principal amount of $168,000,000 made pursuant to the above Loan Agreement and secured by that certain Amended and Restated Mortgage, Notice of Future Advance, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing from TJ Palm Beach Associates Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership to Archon Financial, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, dated as of May 12,2005, recorded May 16, 2005 in Official Records Book 18583, Page 1415, and as ultimately assigned to Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee for the registered holders of GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-GG4 by virtue of that certain Assignment of Amended and Restated Mortgage, Notice of Future Advance, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing recorded August 31, 2005 in Official Records Book 19167, Page 1779, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, as may be amended.
Mortgage Lender (including Servicer): Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee for the registered holders of GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-GG4.
3. | MacArthur Shopping Center. |
Loan Agreement: Loan Agreement dated as of September 1, 2010 between MacArthur Shopping Center LLC, as Borrower, and Eurohypo AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent for itself and the other Lenders named therein, as may be amended.
Assumed Mortgage Loan (if applicable): Mortgage loan in the original principal amount of $145,000,000 made pursuant to the above Loan Agreement and secured by that certain Amended and Restated Leasehold Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by MacArthur Shopping Center LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to Lawyers Title Realty Services, Inc., Trustee for the benefit of Eurohypo AG, New York Branch, dated September 1, 2010, recorded September 7, 2010, in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, City of Norfolk, State of Virginia, as Instrument No. 100018509, as may be amended.
Mortgage Lender (including Servicer): SunTrust Bank
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF DEEDS
EXHIBIT E-1
FORM OF VIRGINIA DEED
Prepared outside the Commonwealth of Virginia by: | Tax Map #: |
Total Consideration: | |
Grantee’s Address: | When Recorded Return to: |
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED is made this __ day of _______, 2014, from ___________________, a __________, Grantor for indexing purposes (“Grantor”) having an address of _________________________, to ________________________, a _________________, Grantee for indexing purposes (“Grantee”), having an address of ____________________.
WITNESSETH:
THAT, for and in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00), cash in hand paid, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Grantor, Grantor does hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey, with Special Warranty of Title, in fee simple, unto Grantee, the following parcel or parcels of land situate in the City of Richmond, Commonwealth of Virginia (the “Property”), and being more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property, together with all of the buildings, improvements, premises, easements, rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining, and all of the estate, right, title, interest and claim, either at law or in equity, or otherwise however, of the said Grantor, of, in, to, or out of the land and premises, to Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever.
AND Grantor does hereby bind itself, and its successors and assigns, to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND all and singular the title to the Property unto the said Grantee, its successors and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof by, through, or under Grantor, and further covenants that Grantor will execute such further assurances of the said Property as may be requisite.
THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, conditions, easements, reservations, agreements, and rights-of-way set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, to the extent the same are valid and subsisting and applicable to the Real Property or any part thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this Special Warranty Deed to be executed under seal as of the date first above written.
GRANTOR:
___________________________,
a
By: ________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF __________________________ :
: ss
COUNTY OF ____________________________ :
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, do hereby certify that __________________, as ________________ of _________________, a ___________________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven to me) to be the person whose name is signed to the foregoing Special Warranty Deed, appeared before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid and personally acknowledged the same.
Given under my hand and seal this ____ day of __________, 2014.
________________________________ [SEAL]
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________
EXHIBIT A TO SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
EXHIBIT B TO SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
EXHIBIT E-2
FORM OF FLORIDA DEED
This Instrument Was Prepared
By And Should Be Returned To:
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, P.C.
Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Tax Folio No.: __________________
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, executed as of the ___ day of ________, 20__, by _______________________________________________________, a ______________________________________ (the “Grantor”), whose mailing address is ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________,to ________________________________________________________, a _____________________________________ (the “Grantee”), whose mailing address is_________________________________________________________________.
W I T N E S S E T H:
That Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor in hand paid by Grantee, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold to Grantee and Grantee’s successors and assigns forever, the following described real property situated, lying, and being in _____________________________ County, Florida, and legally described as follows:
See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Property”).
SUBJECT, however, to real property taxes for the year 2014 and subsequent years; zoning and other regulatory laws and ordinances; terms, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, assessments and rights-of-way of record, if any; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to reimpose any of the foregoing.
TOGETHER with all improvements, easements, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in anywise appertaining to the Property, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits of the Property, and all the estate, right, title, interest, claims, and demands whatsoever of the Grantor, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the Property, with the hereditaments and appurtenances to the Property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple forever.
Grantor does hereby covenant with Grantee that Grantor is lawfully seized of the Property in fee simple; that Grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the Property, and that Grantor hereby warrants title to the Property and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through or under Grantor, but against no others.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this deed as of the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed, and delivered
in the presence of:
_______________________________________, a
_________________________________
__________________________ Signature of Witness 1 | |||
__________________________ Print name of Witness 1 | By: | ||
__________________________ Signature of Witness 2 | Name: | ||
__________________________ Print name of Witness 2 | Title: |
STATE OF__________________)
)ss.:
COUNTY OF _______________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of __________, 20___, by _________________________, as _______________________ of ______________________________________________________, a _________________________, on behalf of the _____________________. He is personally known to me _________ or has produced ____________________ as identification.
OFFICIAL NOTARIAL SEAL:
___________________________________
___________________________________
(type, print, or stamp name)
Notary Public, State of
Commission No. ____________________
My Commission Expires:
EXHIBIT “A” TO SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
EXHIBIT E-3
FORM OF NORTH CAROLINA DEED
Excise Tax: $________.00 Parcel IDs: ______________________________
Prepared by and return to: ________________________________________________________
Brief Description for the Index |
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED is made effective as of the ____ day of _______________, 2014, by and between
GRANTOR _________________, a ________________________ with a mailing address of: ___________________________ ___________________________ | GRANTEE ____________________, a ___________________________ with a mailing address of: _____________________________ _____________________________ |
Enter in appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of entity, e.g., corporation or partnership.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of land (the “Property”) situated in _________________ County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:
See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The Property was acquired by Grantor by instrument(s) recorded in Book _________, Page ______, in the ______________ County, North Carolina, Public Registry (the “Registry”).
All or a portion of the Property herein conveyed does not include the primary residence of Grantor.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to Grantee in fee simple.
And Grantor covenants with Grantee, that Grantor has done nothing to impair such title as Grantor received, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by, under or through Grantor except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.
Title to the Property hereinabove described is subject to the exceptions listed in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
[Signature Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunto set its hand the day and year first above written.
GRANTOR:
____________________, a _____________________
By: ___________________________
Name: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
STATE OF ____________________
COUNTY OF __________________
I certify that the following person personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged to me that he or she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated:___________________________.
This the _____ day of _________________, 2014.