EXHIBIT 2.4
OMEGA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
FORM 10-KSB
DECEMBER 31, 1997
STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AND
PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
December 2, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I Exchange of Shares ................................................. 1
1.1 Exchange ............................................................. 1
1.2 The Closing .......................................................... 2
ARTICLE II Representations, Warranties, and Agreements of the Transferors..... 2
2.1 Corporate Organization and Qualification ............................. 3
2.2 Validity of Transaction .............................................. 3
2.3 Capitalization ....................................................... 3
2.4 Directors; Officers .................................................. 4
2.5 Financial Position; Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities ............... 4
2.6 Properties ........................................................... 6
2.7 Material Contracts ................................................... 6
2.8 Insurance ............................................................ 7
2.9 Litigation and Claims ................................................ 7
2.10 Securities Laws Compliance ........................................... 7
2.11 Tax and Other Liabilities ............................................ 7
2.12 Finder or Broker ..................................................... 8
2.13 Conflict of Interest ................................................. 8
2.14 Employees and Consultants ............................................ 8
2.15 Business; Compliance with Laws ....................................... 8
2.16 Non-Competition Agreement ............................................ 8
2.17 Investment Intent .................................................... 9
ARTICLE III Representations, Warranties, and Agreements of the Acquiror ...... 9
3.1 Organization ......................................................... 9
3.2 Validity of Agreement ................................................ 9
3.3 Investment Intent ....................................................10
3.4 Finder or Broker .....................................................10
3.5 Capitalization .......................................................10
3.6 Directors; Officers ..................................................11
3.7 Financial Position; Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities ...............11
3.8 Properties ...........................................................13
3.9 Material Contracts ...................................................13
3.10 Insurance ............................................................14
3.11 Legal Proceedings; Orders ............................................14
3.12 Securities Laws Compliance ...........................................15
3.13 Tax and Other Liabilities ............................................15
3.14 Finder or Broker .....................................................16
3.15 Conflict of Interest .................................................16
3.16 Employees and Consultants ............................................16
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3.17 Business; Compliance with Laws .......................................16
3.18 Books and Records ....................................................16
3.19 Accounts Receivable ..................................................17
3.20 Certain Payments .....................................................17
3.21 Disclosure ...........................................................17
3.22 Relationships with Related Persons ...................................18
3.23 Environmental Matters ................................................18
3.24 Employee Benefit Plans ...............................................19
ARTICLE IV Covenants of Acquiror Prior to Closing Date .......................19
4.1 Due Diligence Review .................................................19
4.2 Operation of the Business of Acquiror ................................19
4.3 Negative Covenant ....................................................20
4.4 Required Approvals ...................................................20
4.5 Notification .........................................................20
4.6 Payment of Indebtedness by Related Parties ...........................20
4.7 No Negotiation .......................................................20
4.8 Best Efforts .........................................................20
ARTICLE V Covenants of Transferors Prior to Closing Date .....................21
5.1 Approvals of Governmental Bodies .....................................21
5.2 Best Efforts .........................................................21
ARTICLE VI Conditions Precedent to Transferors' Obligation to Close...........21
6.1 Accuracy of Representations .........................................21
6.2 Acquiror's Performance ...............................................21
6.3 Consents .............................................................21
6.4 Additional Documents .................................................22
6.5 No Proceedings .......................................................22
6.6 No Claim Regarding Stock Ownership or Sale Proceeds ..................22
6.7 No Prohibition .......................................................22
6.8 Consummation of Private Placement ....................................23
6.9 Registration Rights Agreement ........................................23
6.10 Adoption of Stock Option Plan ........................................23
6.11 Recapitalization of Acquiror .........................................23
6.12 Filing of Tax Returns and SEC Reports ................................23
6.13 Settlement of Pending Lawsuit ........................................23
ARTICLE VII Conditions Precedent to Acquiror's Obligation to Close............23
7.1 Accuracy of Representations ..........................................23
7.2 Transferors' Performance .............................................24
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7.3 Consents ..............................................................24
7.4 Additional Documents ..................................................24
7.5 No Injunction .........................................................24
ARTICLE VIII Termination .....................................................24
8.1 Termination Events ....................................................24
8.2 Effect of Termination .................................................25
ARTICLE IX Indemnification and Remedies ......................................25
9.1 Survival; Right to Indemnity Not Affected by Knowledge ................25
9.2 Indemnification .......................................................26
9.3 Time Limitation .......................................................27
9.4 Limitations on Amount .................................................27
9.5 Remedies ..............................................................27
ARTICLE X Miscellaneous ......................................................27
10.1 Communications .......................................................27
10.2 Amendments and Waivers ...............................................28
10.3 Delays or Omissions; Waiver ..........................................28
10.4 Entire Agreement .....................................................29
10.5 Headings .............................................................29
10.6 Counterparts; Governing Law ..........................................29
10.7 Further Actions ......................................................29
10.8 Expenses .............................................................29
10.9 Confidentiality ......................................................29
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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
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"Accounts Receivable"........................................................17
"Acquiror Material Contracts"................................................14
"Balance Sheets"............................................................. 4
"CERCLA".....................................................................18
"Closing Date"............................................................... 2
"Closing".................................................................... 2
"Code"....................................................................... 1
"Companies".................................................................. 1
"Company".................................................................... 1
"Contemplated Transactions"..................................................14
"Employee Benefit Plans".....................................................19
"ERISA"......................................................................19
"Financial Statements"....................................................... 4
"GAAP".......................................................................11
"Hazardous Substance"........................................................18
"HSI Balance Sheet".......................................................... 4
"HSI Shares"................................................................. 1
"HSI Transferors"............................................................ 2
"HSI"........................................................................ 1
"Indemnitee".................................................................26
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"Indemnitor".................................................................26
"Interim Omega Balance Sheet"................................................11
"Material Contracts"......................................................... 7
"Omega Balance Sheet"........................................................11
"Omega Common Stock"......................................................... 1
"Order"......................................................................15
"Primenergy Balance Sheet"................................................... 4
"Primenergy Shares".......................................................... 2
"Primenergy Transferor"...................................................... 2
"Primenergy"................................................................. 1
"Proceeding".................................................................14
"Related Person".............................................................18
"Transferors' Advisors"......................................................19
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STOCK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of December 2, 1997, by and among Xxx X. Xxxxxxx
as trustee of the Xxx X. Xxxxxxx Trust UID 22/nd/ day of May, 1995 ("DRM"),
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx as trustee of the Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Trust UID 22/nd/ day of May,
1995 ("JKM"), Xxx Xxxxxxx Little as trustee of the Xxx Xxxxxxx Little Revocable
Living Trust UTA Dated January 16, 1996 ("DHL"), Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Little as trustee
of the Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Little Revocable Living Trust UTA Dated January 16, 1996
("WLL"), Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx ("Xxxxxxx"), Xxxx Xxxxxxxx ("Xxxxxxxx"), Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx ("Xxxxxxx"), and Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx ("Xxxxxxx"), (DRM, JKM, DHL, WLL,
Jackson, Anderson, Xxxxxxx, and Xxxxxxx hereinafter individually a "Transferor"
and collectively, the "Transferors") and Omega Development, Inc., a Nevada
corporation having offices at 0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
00000 ("Acquiror"). Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx ("Shapansky") also joins in this Agreement
for the limited purpose set forth in Article IX hereof.
WHEREAS, DRM, JKM, DHL, WLL, Jackson, Anderson, Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx are the
holders of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Heater
Specialists, Inc. ("HSI"), an Oklahoma corporation with offices at 0000 Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, and
WHEREAS, DRM is the holder of all of the issued and outstanding stock of
Primenergy, Inc. ("Primenergy"), an Oklahoma corporation with offices at 0000
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 (HSI and Primenergy are sometimes
collectively referred to as the "Companies" and individually as a "Company"),
and
WHEREAS, Acquiror desires to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the
capital stock of HSI and Primenergy in exchange for shares of the common stock,
par value $.001 per share of Acquiror ("Omega Common Stock"), and Transferors
desire to transfer their shares of the capital stock of HSI and Primenergy to
Acquiror in exchange for shares of Omega Common Stock in a transaction that
qualifies under either Section 351 or Section 368(a)(1)(B), or both, of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), as a "tax-free" exchange
or reorganization, subject to the terms and conditions and as more fully
provided in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Exchange of Shares
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1.1 Exchange.
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(a) Immediately prior to the execution of this Agreement and the
exchange of shares contemplated herein the total issued and outstanding
capital stock of HSI was 634.61538 shares of common stock (the "HSI
Shares") of which 164.51923 shares representing 25.92425% of the
HSI Shares were owned by DRM, 164.51923 shares representing 25.92425% of
the HSI Shares were owned by JKM, 79.32692 shares representing 12.5% of the
HSI Shares were owned by DHL, 79.32692 shares representing 12.5% of the HSI
Shares were owned by WLL, 79.32692 shares representing 12.5% of the HSI
Shares were owned by Xxxxxxx, 25.38462 shares representing 4.0% of the HSI
Shares were owned by Xxxxxxxx, 25.38462 shares representing 4.0% of the HSI
Shares were owned by Xxxxxxx, and 16.82692 shares representing 2.6515% of
the HSI Shares were owned by Xxxxxxx. Said persons are herein sometimes
referred to as the "HSI Transferors."
(b) Immediately prior to the execution of this Agreement and the
exchange of shares contemplated herein, the total issued and outstanding
capital stock of Primenergy was 500 shares of common stock, par value $.01
per share (the "Primenergy Shares"), of which all were owned by DRM who is
herein sometimes referred to as the "Primenergy Transferor."
(c) Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Transferors shall transfer to and exchange with the Acquiror,
and the Acquiror shall acquire from and exchange with the HSI Transferors
all 634.61538 shares of common stock of HSI, such shares, having $1.00 par
value, representing all of the issued and outstanding HSI Shares in
exchange for 6,900,000 shares of Omega Common Stock which shall be
allocated among the HSI Transferors in the same percentage amounts
corresponding to their previous percentage ownership of the HSI Shares as
set forth above .
(d) Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, DRM shall transfer to and exchange with the Acquiror, and the
Acquiror shall acquire from and exchange with the Primenergy Transferor 500
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Primenergy, such shares
representing all of the issued and outstanding Primenergy Shares in
exchange for 1,100,000 shares of Omega Common Stock.
(e) Such 8,000,000 shares of Omega Common Stock to be issued to all of
the Transferors pursuant to this Section 1.1 shall constitute at least
88.9% of the entire issued and outstanding number of shares of the Acquiror
as of the Closing (as defined below) before taking into account the shares
of Omega Common Stock to be issued in the private placement contemplated by
Section 6.8 of this Agreement.
1.2 The Closing. The closing of the exchange of shares (the "Closing")
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shall take place at the offices of HSI at 3171 X. Xxxxxx, Tulsa, OK on or before
10:00 a.m. local time, January 30, 1998 (the time and date of the Closing being
herein referred to as the "Closing Date"). On the Closing Date there shall be
delivered to the Acquiror certificates for the HSI Shares and the Primenergy
Shares against delivery by the Acquiror of certificates for 8,000,000 shares of
the Omega Common Stock.
ARTICLE II
Representations, Warranties, and Agreements of the Transferors
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The Transferors represent and warrant to, and agree with, the Acquiror as
follows:
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2.1 Corporate Organization and Qualification. Each of the Companies is a
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corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the state of Oklahoma , and is qualified to transact business and is in
good standing as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction in which its
ownership, leasing, licensing, or use of property or assets or the conduct of
its business makes such qualification necessary, except in such jurisdictions
where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a
material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial
condition, or prospects of such Company. Each Company, other than as set forth
on Schedule 2.1, has no subsidiaries and has no investment, whether by way of
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ownership of stock or other securities or by loan, advance, or otherwise, in any
corporation, partnership, firm, association, or other business entity. Each
Company has all required power and authority to own its property and to carry on
its business as now conducted.
2.2 Validity of Transaction. Transferors have all requisite power and
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authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement and to transfer the
HSI Shares and the Primenergy Shares to the Acquiror. This Agreement has been
duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Transferors, is the legal, valid,
and binding obligation of each Transferor and is enforceable as to the
Transferors in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable
bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium, or other similar laws or by
legal or equitable principles relating to or limiting creditors' rights
generally or as rights to indemnification may be limited by applicable
securities laws. Except as to filings which may be required under applicable
state securities regulations and as disclosed in Schedule 2.2, no consent,
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authorization, approval, order, license, certificate, or permit of or from, or
declaration or filing with, any federal, state, local, or other governmental
authority or of any court or other tribunal is required for the execution,
delivery, or performance of this Agreement by Transferors or the Companies. No
consent of any party to any contract, agreement, instrument, lease, license,
arrangement, or understanding to which any Transferors or either Company is a
party, or by which any of their properties or assets are bound, is required for
the execution, delivery, or performance by the Transferors of this Agreement,
and the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement, by the
Transferors will not violate, result in a breach of, conflict with, or (with or
without the giving of notice or the passage of time or both) entitle any party
to terminate or call a default under any such contract, agreement, instrument,
lease, license, arrangement, or understanding, or violate or result in a breach
of any term of the Certificate of Incorporation or by-laws of either Company, or
violate, result in a breach of, or conflict with any law, rule, regulation,
order, judgment, or decree binding on the Company or Transferors or to which any
of their operations, business, properties, or assets is subject. The HSI Shares
and Primenergy Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and
nonassessable, have not been issued or transferred in violation of any
preemptive right of stockholders, rights of first refusal, options to acquire or
otherwise and the Acquiror will have good title to the HSI Shares and Primenergy
Shares, free and clear of all liens, security interests, pledges, charges,
encumbrances, stockholders agreements, proxies, voting agreements and voting
trusts (other than any created by the Acquiror).
2.3 Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of HSI consists of
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25,000 shares of Common Stock having a $1.00 par value, and the authorized
capital stock of Primenergy consists of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock having
$0.01 par value. All issued and outstanding shares of HSI and Primenergy have
been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable and have not been
issued in violation of any federal or state securities laws. Except as disclosed
in Schedule 2.3, there are no outstanding or authorized subscriptions, options,
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warrants, calls, rights, commitments, or any other
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agreements of any character directly or indirectly obligating either Company to
issue (i) any additional shares of its capital stock or (ii) any securities
convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for; or evidencing the right to
subscribe for, any shares of its capital stock. Except as disclosed in Schedule
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2.3, neither Company has adopted or authorized any plan for the benefit of its
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officers, employees, or directors which require or permit the issuance, sale,
purchase, or grant of any shares of the Company's capital stock, any securities
convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, or evidencing the right to
subscribe for any shares of such Company's capital stock, or any phantom shares
or any stock appreciation rights. Neither Company is under any obligation
(contingent or otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire or retire any shares
of its capital stock.
2.4 Directors; Officers. A true and correct list of the directors and
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officers of HSI and Primenergy, all of whom have been duly and properly elected
to the positions set forth opposite their respective names, is attached hereto
as Schedule 2.4.
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2.5 Financial Position; Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.
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(a) The Company has delivered to the Acquiror balance sheets of HSI
and Primenergy as of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1996,
respectively, and the related income statements and statements of cash flow
and accountants' reports for the fiscal year then ended, (hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Financial Statements"). The Financial
Statements (including the notes thereto) (i) present fairly the financial
condition of the applicable Company as of their respective dates and
results of operations and cash flows for their respective periods, (ii) are
in accordance with the books and records of the applicable Company (which,
in turn, are accurate and complete in all material respects) and (iii) were
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Company has also delivered to the Acquiror balance sheets of HSI and
Primenergy as of September 30, 1997 (such balance sheet as of September 30,
1997 shall hereafter be referred to as the "Primenergy Balance Sheet" and
the "HSI Balance Sheet," respectively, with both such balance sheets
sometimes being collectively referred to as the "Balance Sheets"), and the
related income statements for the period then ended.
(b) As of the date hereof, (i) except as set forth in Schedule 2.5(b)
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and certain fees and expenses of attorneys of the Companies incurred in
connection with the transactions herein described, neither Company has any
indebtedness or liabilities of any nature (matured or unmatured, fixed or
contingent, direct or indirect, as guarantor or in any other capacity) in
the aggregate in excess of $25,000 which are not set forth on the Balance
Sheet and (ii) all reserves established by the Companies and set forth in
the Balance Sheets are adequate for the purposes for which they were
established.
(c) Except as described elsewhere in this Agreement and as set forth
on Schedule 2.5(c), since the date of the applicable Balance Sheet:
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(i) neither Company has entered into any contract or transaction
which was not in the ordinary course of its business;
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(ii) each Company has operated its business only in the ordinary
and usual course consistent with past practice;
(iii) there has been no material adverse change, either in the
single case or in the aggregate, in the business, prospects,
operations, or condition (financial or otherwise) of either Company;
(iv) there has been no damage to, or destruction or loss of,
physical property (whether or not covered by insurance) which may have
a material adverse effect on the business, prospects, operations, or
condition (financial or otherwise) of either Company;
(v) neither Company has declared or paid any cash dividend or
made any distribution on its securities, or redeemed, purchased, or
otherwise acquired any of its securities except in a manner and in
amounts consistent with prior practice (including, without limitation,
the planned distribution to shareholders prior to December 31, 1997 in
an amount expected to be required for the Transferors to pay their
anticipated liability for federal and state income tax attributable to
income of the Companies attributable to them) plus any distribution
subsequent to December 31, 1997 if deemed necessary or appropriate by
reason of the Company's final tax return results and the Transferors'
resultant tax liability;
(vi) neither Company has increased the compensation of any of its
officers, or the rate of pay of its employees as a group, except as
part of regular compensation increases in the ordinary course of its
business;
(vii) neither Company has received any notice that there has
been a loss of, or cancellation of a material order by, any material
customer of the Company;
(viii) there has been no resignation or termination of
employment of any officer or key employee of either Company;
(ix) there has been no borrowing or agreement to borrow by either
Company or change in the contingent obligations of such Company by way
of guaranty, endorsement, indemnity, warranty, or otherwise or grant
of a mortgage or security interest in any properties of such Company;
(x) there has not been any payment of any obligation or liability
other than current liabilities paid in the ordinary course of
business; and
(xi) there has been no sale, assignment or transfer of any
tangible asset of either Company except in the ordinary course of
business.
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2.6 Properties.
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(a) Each Company has (and at the time of Closing, will have) good and,
where applicable, marketable title to all properties and assets used in its
business or owned by it, free and clear of all liens, leases, mortgages,
security interests, pledges, charges, and encumbrances, except (i) as shown
on the Balance Sheets, (ii) liens for current taxes and assessments not yet
due or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (iii) such
minor imperfections of title and encumbrances and minor liens existing by
operation of law, if any, which do not materially interfere with the
present use of the properties subject thereto or affected thereby or
otherwise materially impair the business operations of the Company, or (iv)
as shown on Schedule 2.6(a). All real and other tangible properties and
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assets owned, leased, or licensed by each Company are in good and usable
condition, subject to ordinary wear and tear.
(b) The real and other properties and assets (including licenses,
permits, approvals, and other intangible assets) owned, leased, or licensed
by each Company constitute all such properties and assets which are
necessary to the business of such Company as presently conducted and as
proposed to be conducted.
(c) Schedule 2.6(c) hereto list all items of real and personal
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property owned by each Company.
2.7 Material Contracts. Schedule 2.7-A contains a true and complete list
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of all of the following contracts, agreements, instruments, leases, licenses,
arrangements, or undertakings of any nature, written or oral to which either
Company is a party or by which any of its assets are bound:
(a) Employment, consulting, agency or other service agreements (other
than employment arrangements terminable at will without liability on the
part of the employer or upon payment of no more than applicable statutory
or regulatory severance or termination benefits);
(b) Collective bargaining agreements;
(c) Contracts or commitments limiting the freedom of the Company to
compete in any line of business or in any geographic area with any person;
(d) Contracts which involve future payments, performance of services
or development of assets of an aggregate amount or value in excess of
$10,000 or having a term in excess of twelve (12) months from the date of
this Agreement;
(e) Contracts or commitments to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of
any assets other than in the ordinary course of business;
(f) Contracts or commitments of any kind, including royalty agreements
or management agreements with any employee, director, officer or
stockholder of a Transferor or any affiliate of a Transferor or of any of
the foregoing;
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(g) Stock option, warrant or other agreements granting a right to
acquire stock;
(h) Shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, voting trust
agreements or other agreements affecting the purchase, sale or voting of
capital stock; or
(i) Any other contract which is otherwise material to the business or
prospects of the Company (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Material
Contracts").
The Companies have furnished the Acquiror true, correct, and complete copies (or
where oral, written descriptions) of all Material Contracts, including all
amendments, supplements, modifications, and waivers thereto. All Material
Contracts are in full force and effect and, except as set forth on
Schedule 2.7-B, the Company which is a party thereto has performed in all
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material respects all of its obligations thereunder. No party to a Material
Contract has made a claim to the effect that such Company has failed to perform
an obligation thereunder. To the knowledge of each Company, there is no plan,
intention, or indication of any contracting party to a Material Contract to
which it is a party to cause the termination, cancellation, or modification of
such Material Contract or to reduce or otherwise change its activity thereunder
so as to affect adversely in any material respect the benefits derived or
expected to be derived therefrom by such Company.
2.8 Insurance. Each Company has insured by reputable insurers its assets
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that are of an insurable character against risks of liability, casualty, and
fire in adequate and customary amounts. Each Company maintains with such
insurers insurance against hazards, risks, and liability to persons and property
to the extent and in the manner customary for companies in similar businesses,
similarly situated.
2.9 Litigation and Claims. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.9, there is
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no litigation, arbitration, claim, or other proceeding (formal or informal) or
governmental investigation pending or, to the knowledge of either Company,
threatened (or any basis therefor known to the Company) with respect to such
Company, any of its businesses, properties, or assets, or any of its directors,
officers, or employees to the extent such proceeding relates to the business of
such Company.
2.10 Securities Laws Compliance. Subject to the accuracy of the
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representations and warranties of the Acquiror set forth in Article III hereof,
the exchange of the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares for the Omega Common Stock
by and between Acquiror and the Transferors complies with all applicable federal
and state securities laws.
2.11 Tax and Other Liabilities. All taxes required by law which are
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due and payable by either Company have been paid, all taxes such Company is
obligated to withhold from amounts owing to any employee or third party have
been withheld, and all tax returns and reports required by law to have been
filed by such Company have been duly filed and reflect the amounts due and paid.
There are in effect no waivers of applicable statutes of limitations with
respect to any taxes, governmental charges, duties, imports, levies, or fees for
any year and neither Company has agreed to any extension of time with respect to
any tax assessment or deficiency. The Federal income tax returns of each Company
have not been and are not now being audited by the Internal Revenue Service for
any of such Company's tax periods. No tax liens have been asserted against any
of such Company's assets.
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2.12 Finder or Broker. Neither Transferors nor any person acting on
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behalf of Transferors has negotiated with any finder, broker, intermediary, or
similar person in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
2.13 Conflict of Interest. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.13 no
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officer, director, or stockholder of either Company has any interest in any
corporation, partnership, or other entity that is engaged in a business which is
in competition with that of such Company, is a supplier to such Company, or is a
party to any Material Contract.
2.14 Employees and Consultants.
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(a) To the knowledge of either Company, no employee or agent of, or
consultant to, such Company is in violation of any term of any employment,
agency, or consulting contract, or any other contract or agreement with any
third party relating to the right of any such employee, agent, or
consultant to be employed or engaged by such Company because of the nature
of the business conducted or to be conducted by such Company or for any
other reason.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.14(b) attached hereto, neither
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Company has, or contributes to, any pension, profit-sharing, incentive, or
other employee benefit plan (including without limitation any of the type
defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974), nor does such Company have any obligation to, or customary
arrangement with employees for bonuses, incentive compensation, vacations,
severance pay, insurance, or other benefits. Neither Company is indebted to
any director, officer, employee, or stockholder, whether by loan, advance,
or otherwise nor is any director, officer, employee, or stockholder so
indebted to such Company except as disclosed in Schedule 2.14(b) attached
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hereto. Neither Company is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining
agreement.
2.15 Business; Compliance with Laws. Each Company has all necessary
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franchises, permits, licenses, authorizations and other rights and privileges
necessary to permit it to own its property and to conduct its business as
currently conducted. All such franchises, permits, licenses, and authorizations
are in full force and effect. Neither Company is in violation of any law,
statute, or regulation which may have a materially adverse impact on the
business or prospects of such Company, nor is such Company in violation of any
judgment, injunction, order or decree relevant to its securities, the ownership
of its properties, or the carrying on of its business,
2.16 Non-Competition Agreement. In consideration of the sale of each
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Company and its goodwill hereunder and in order to induce Acquiror to enter into
and perform this Agreement, except as provided in Schedule 2.16, each Transferor
agrees that so long as each Transferor is employed by the Acquiror or is not
employed by reason of his voluntary resignation or of being terminated "for
cause" pursuant to his employment agreement with Acquiror, it shall not, and
shall not permit or suffer any of its affiliates, to compete directly or
indirectly with such Company or the Acquiror in the business of such Company
within the continental United States for a period of five years from the Closing
Date. If this non-competition agreement exceeds the time, geographic or other
limitation permitted by applicable law, it shall be deemed reformed to the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
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2.17 Investment Intent. Each Transferor is acquiring the shares of
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Omega Stock to which he or she is entitled hereunder for his or her own account
for investment and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any
public distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act. Each Transferor
understands that the offer and sale of the Omega Common Stock have not been
registered under the Securities Act or qualified under applicable state
securities laws and that the shares of Omega Common Stock are being offered and
exchanged with such Transferor pursuant to one or more exemptions from the
registration or qualification requirements of such securities laws and that the
representations and warranties contained in this Section 2.17 are given with the
intention that Acquiror may rely thereon for purposes of claiming such
exemptions. Each Transferor understands that he or she must bear the economic
risk of its investment in Acquiror for an indefinite period of time, as the
shares of Omega Common Stock cannot be sold unless subsequently registered under
the Securities Act and qualified under state securities laws, unless an
exemption from such registration and qualification is available.
ARTICLE III
Representations, Warranties, and Agreements of the Acquiror
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The Acquiror represents and warrants to, and agrees with, Transferors, and
each of them, as follows:
3.1 Organization. Acquiror is duly organized under the laws of the state
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of Nevada and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions set forth herein, and is qualified to transact
business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction
in which its ownership, leasing, licensing, or use of property or assets or the
conduct of its business makes such qualification necessary, except in such
jurisdictions where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not
have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial
condition, or prospects of Acquiror. Acquiror, other than as set forth on
Schedule 3.1, has no subsidiaries and has no investment, whether by way of
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ownership of stock or other securities or by loan, advance, or otherwise, in any
corporation, partnership, firm, association, or other business entity. Acquiror
has all required power and authority to own its property and to carry on its
business as now conducted. Each subsidiary of Acquiror is duly organized under
the laws of the state of its incorporation and is qualified to do business and
is in good standing as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction in which its
ownership, leasing, licensing or use of property or assets or the conduct of its
business makes such qualification necessary.
3.2 Validity of Agreement. All necessary proceedings to authorize the
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execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by Acquiror have been
duly taken or will be duly taken prior to Closing. This Agreement has been duly
authorized, executed, and delivered by Acquiror, is the legal, valid, and
binding obligation of Acquiror and is enforceable as to the Acquiror in
accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
reorganization, insolvency, moratorium, or other similar laws or by legal or
equitable principles relating to or limiting creditors' rights generally or as
rights to indemnification may be limited by applicable securities laws. Except
as to filings which may be required under applicable state securities
regulations, no consent, authorization, approval, order, license, certificate,
or permit of or from, or declaration or filing with, any federal, state, local,
or other governmental authority or of any court or other tribunal is required
for the execution, delivery, or
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performance of this Agreement by Acquiror. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2,
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no consent of any party to any contract, agreement, instrument, lease, license,
arrangement, or understanding to which Acquiror is a party, or by which any of
its properties or assets are bound, is required for the execution, delivery, or
performance by Acquiror of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement, by Acquiror will not violate, result in a breach
of, conflict with, or (with or without the giving of notice or the passage of
time or both) entitle any party to terminate or call a default under any such
contract, agreement, instrument, lease, license, arrangement, or understanding,
or violate or result in a breach of any term of the Certificate of Incorporation
or by-laws of Acquiror, or violate, result in a breach of, or conflict with any
law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, or decree binding on Acquiror or to
which any of its operations, business, properties, or assets is subject. The
outstanding shares of Omega Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid, and nonassessable, have not been issued or transferred in violation
of any preemptive right of stockholders, rights of first refusal, options to
acquire or otherwise and the Transferors will have good title to the Omega
Common Stock received upon consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby,
free and clear of all liens, security interests, pledges, charges, encumbrances,
stockholders agreements, proxies, voting agreements and voting trusts (other
than any created by the Transferors).
3.3 Investment Intent. Acquiror is acquiring the HSI Shares and
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Primenergy Shares for its own account for investment and not with a view to, or
for sale in connection with, any public distribution thereof in violation of the
Securities Act. Acquiror understands that the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares
have not been registered for sale under the Securities Act or qualified under
applicable state securities laws and that the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares
are being offered and exchanged with Acquiror pursuant to one or more exemptions
from the registration or qualification requirements of such securities laws and
that the representations and warranties contained in this Article III are given
with the intention that Transferors and the Company may rely thereon for
purposes of claiming such exemptions. Acquiror understands that it must bear the
economic risk of its investment in the Company for an indefinite period of time,
as the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares cannot be sold unless subsequently
registered under the Securities Act and qualified under state securities laws,
unless an exemption from such registration and qualification is available.
Acquiror acknowledges that no public market for the securities of HSI and/or
Primenergy presently exists and none may develop in the future.
3.4 Finder or Broker. Neither Acquiror nor any person acting on behalf of
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such Acquiror has negotiated with any finder, broker, intermediary, or similar
person in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
3.5 Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of Acquiror consists of
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(i) 25,000,000 shares of Omega Common Stock having a par value of $.001 per
share, of which there are a total of 15,000,000 shares issued and outstanding,
no shares reserved for issuance and no shares held by Acquiror as treasury
shares, and (ii) 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock having a par value of
$1.00 per share, of which there are no shares issued and outstanding, no shares
reserved for issuance and no shares held by Acquiror as treasury shares . All
issued and outstanding shares of Acquiror have been validly issued and are fully
paid and nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of any federal or
state securities laws. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.5, there are no
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outstanding or authorized subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, rights,
commitments, or any other agreements of any character directly or indirectly
obligating Acquiror to issue (i) any additional shares of its capital stock or
(ii) any securities convertible
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into, or exercisable or exchangeable for; or evidencing the right to subscribe
for, any shares of its capital stock. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.5,
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Acquiror has not adopted or authorized any plan for the benefit of its officers,
employees, or directors which require or permit the issuance, sale, purchase, or
grant of any shares of Acquiror's capital stock, any securities convertible
into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, or evidencing the right to subscribe
for any shares of Acquiror's capital stock, or any phantom shares or any stock
appreciation rights. Acquiror is not under any obligation (contingent or
otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire or retire any shares of its capital
stock.
3.6 Directors; Officers. A true and correct list of the directors and
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officers of Acquiror, all of whom have been duly and properly elected to the
positions set forth opposite their respective names, is attached hereto as
Schedule 3.6.
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3.7 Financial Position; Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.
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(a) Acquiror has delivered (or, in the case of items (b) and (c), will
deliver prior to Closing) to the Transferors: (a) consolidated balance
sheets of Acquiror as at December 31 in each of the years 1993 through
1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flow for each of the fiscal years then
ended, together with the reports thereon of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, LLP (for years
1993 and 1994) and Ernst & Young, LLP (for 1995), independent certified
public accountants, (b) a consolidated balance sheet of Acquiror as at
December 31, 1996 (including the notes thereto, the "Omega Balance Sheet")
and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders'
equity, and cash flow for the fiscal year then ended, together with the
report thereon of Ernst & Young, LLP, independent certified public
accountants, and (c) an unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Acquiror as
at September 30, 1997 (the "Interim Omega Balance Sheet") and the related
unaudited consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders'
equity, and cash flow for the nine months then ended, including in each
case the notes thereto. Such financial statements and notes fairly present
the financial condition and the results of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flow of Acquiror as at the respective dates
of and for the periods referred to in such financial statements, all in
accordance with generally accepted United States accounting principles,
applied on a consistent basis with prior periods ("GAAP"), subject, in the
case of interim financial statements, to normal recurring year-end
adjustments (the effect of which will not, individually or in the
aggregate, be materially adverse) and the absence of notes (that, if
presented, would not differ materially from those included in the Omega
Balance Sheet); the financial statements referred to in this Section 3.7(a)
reflect the consistent application of such accounting principles throughout
the periods involved, except as disclosed in the notes to such financial
statements. No financial statements of any Person are required by GAAP to
be included in the consolidated financial statements of Acquiror.
(b) As of the date hereof, (i) except as set forth in Schedule 3.7(b)
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and certain fees and expenses of attorneys of Acquiror incurred in
connection with the transactions herein described, Acquiror has no
indebtedness or liabilities of any nature (matured or unmatured, fixed or
contingent, direct or indirect, as guarantor or in any other capacity) in
the aggregate in excess of $5,000 which are not set forth on the Omega
Balance Sheet and (ii) all reserves established
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by Acquiror and set forth in the Omega Balance Sheets are adequate for the
purposes for which they were established.
(c) Except as described elsewhere in this Agreement and as set forth
on Schedule 3.7(c), since the date of the Omega Balance Sheet:
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(i) Acquiror has not entered into any contract or transaction
which was not in the ordinary course of its business;
(ii) Acquiror has operated its business only in the ordinary and
usual course consistent with past practice;
(iii) there has been no material adverse change, either in the
single case or in the aggregate, in the business, prospects,
operations, or condition (financial or otherwise) of Acquiror;
(iv) there has been no damage to, or destruction or loss of,
physical property (whether or not covered by insurance) which may have
a material adverse effect on the business, prospects, operations, or
condition (financial or otherwise), of Acquiror;
(v) Acquiror has not declared or paid any cash dividend or made
any distribution on its securities, or redeemed, purchased, or
otherwise acquired any of its securities;
(vi) Acquiror has not increased the compensation of any of its
officers, or the rate of pay of its employees as a group;
(vii) Acquiror has not received any notice that there has been a
loss of, or cancellation of a material order by, any material
customer;
(viii) there has been no resignation or termination of
employment of any officer or key employee of Acquiror;
(ix) there has been no borrowing or agreement to borrow by
Acquiror or in the contingent obligations of Acquiror by way of
guaranty, endorsement, indemnity, warranty, or otherwise or grant of a
mortgage or security interest in any properties of Acquiror;
(x) there has not been any payment of any obligation or liability
other than current liabilities paid in the ordinary course of
business; and
(xi) there has been no sale, assignment or transfer of any
tangible asset of Acquiror except in the ordinary course of business.
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(d) The subsidiary of Acquiror has no assets, liabilities, employees,
obligations, or commitments and is not engaged in the active conduct of any
business or operations of any sort.
3.8 Properties.
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(a) Acquiror has good and, where applicable, marketable title to all
properties and assets used in its business or owned by it, free and clear
of all liens, leases, mortgages, security interests, pledges, charges, and
encumbrances, except (i) as shown on the Financial Statements, (ii) liens
for current taxes and assessments not yet due or being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings, (iii) such minor imperfections of title
and encumbrances and minor liens existing by operation of law, if any,
which do not materially interfere with the present use of the properties
subject thereto or affected thereby or otherwise materially impair the
business operations of Acquiror, or (iv) as shown on Schedule 3.8(a). All
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real and other tangible properties and assets owned, leased, or licensed by
Acquiror are in good and usable condition, subject to ordinary wear and
tear.
(b) The real and other properties and assets (including licenses,
permits, approvals, and other intangible assets) owned, leased, or licensed
by Acquiror constitute all such properties and assets which are necessary
to the business of Acquiror as presently conducted and as proposed to be
conducted.
(c) Schedule 3.8(c) hereto list all items of real and personal
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property owned by Acquiror.
3.9 Material Contracts. Schedule 3.9-A contains a true and complete list
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of all of the following contracts, agreements, instruments, leases, licenses,
arrangements, or undertakings of any nature, written or oral to which Acquiror
is a party or by which any of its assets are bound:
(a) Employment, consulting, agency or other service agreements (other
than employment arrangements terminable at will without liability on the
part of the employer or upon payment of no more than applicable statutory
or regulatory severance or termination benefits);
(b) Collective bargaining agreements;
(c) Contracts or commitments limiting the freedom of Acquiror to
compete in any line of business or in any geographic area with any person;
(d) Contracts which involve future payments, performance of services
or development of assets of an aggregate amount or value in excess of
$5,000 or having a term in excess of twelve (12) months from the date of
this Agreement;
(e) Contracts or commitments to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of
any assets other than in the ordinary course of business;
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(f) Contracts or commitments of any kind, including royalty agreements
or management agreements with any employee, director, officer or
stockholder of Acquiror or any affiliate of Acquiror, or of any of the
foregoing;
(g) Stock option, warrant or other agreements granting a right to
acquire stock;
(h) Shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, voting trust
agreements or other agreements affecting the purchase, sale or voting of
capital stock; or
(i) Any other contract which is otherwise material to the business or
prospects of Acquiror (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Acquiror
Material Contracts").
Acquiror has furnished the Transferors true, correct, and complete copies (or
where oral, written descriptions) of all Material Contracts, including all
amendments, supplements, modifications, and waivers thereto. All Acquiror
Material Contracts are in full force and effect and, except as set forth on
Schedule 3.9-B, Acquiror thereto has performed in all material respects all of
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its obligations thereunder. No party to an Acquiror Material Contract has made a
claim to the effect that Acquiror has failed to perform an obligation
thereunder. To the knowledge of Acquiror, there is no plan, intention, or
indication of any contracting party to an Acquiror Material Contract to cause
the termination, cancellation, or modification of such Acquiror Material
Contract or to reduce or otherwise change its activity thereunder so as to
affect adversely in any material respect the benefits derived or expected to be
derived therefrom by Acquiror.
3.10 Insurance. Acquiror has insured by reputable insurers its assets
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that are of an insurable character against risks of liability, casualty, and
fire in adequate and customary amounts. Acquiror maintains with such insurers
insurance against hazards, risks, and liability to persons and property to the
extent and in the manner customary for companies in similar businesses,
similarly situated.
3.11 Legal Proceedings; Orders.
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(a) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, there is no pending action,
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arbitration, audit, hearing, investigation, litigation, or suit (whether
civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or informal) commenced,
brought, conducted, or heard by or before, or otherwise involving, any
governmental body or arbitrator ("Proceeding");
(i) that has been commenced by or against Acquiror or that
otherwise relates to or may affect the business of, or any of the
assets owned or used by, Acquiror; or
(ii) that challenges, or that may have the effect of preventing,
delaying, making illegal, or otherwise interfering with, any of the
transactions contemplated hereby (the "Contemplated Transactions").
To the best knowledge of Acquiror, (1) no such Proceeding has been
threatened, and (2) no event has occurred or circumstance exists that may
give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such
Proceeding. Acquiror has delivered to Transferors copies of all
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pleadings, correspondence, and other documents relating to each Proceeding
listed in Schedule 3.11. The Proceedings listed in Schedule 3.11 will not
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have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets,
condition, or prospects of Acquiror.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11(b):
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(i) there is no award, decision, injunction, judgment, order,
ruling, subpoena, or verdict entered, issued, made, or rendered by any
court, administrative agency, or other governmental body or by any
arbitrator ("Order") to which Acquiror or any of the assets owned or
used by Acquiror is subject; and
(ii) no officer, director, agent, or employee of Acquiror is
subject to any Order that prohibits such officer, director, agent, or
employee from engaging in or continuing any conduct, activity, or
practice relating to the business of Acquiror.
(c) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11(c):
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(i) Acquiror is, and at all times since January 1, 1995 has been,
in full compliance with all of the terms and requirements of each
Order to which it, or any of the assets owned or used by it, is or has
been subject;
(ii) no event has occurred or circumstance exists that may
constitute or result in (with or without notice or lapse of time) a
violation of or failure to comply with any term or requirement of any
Order to which Acquiror, or any of the assets owned or used by
Acquiror, is subject; and
(iii) Acquiror has not received, at any time since January 1,
1995, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) from
any governmental body or any other person regarding any actual,
alleged, possible, or potential violation of, or failure to comply
with, any term or requirement of any Order to which Acquiror, or any
of the assets owned or used by Acquiror, is or has been subject.
3.12 Securities Laws Compliance. Subject to the accuracy of the
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representations and warranties of the Transferors set forth in Article II
hereof, the exchange of the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares for the Omega
Common Stock by and between Acquiror and the Transferors complies with all
applicable federal and state securities laws.
3.13 Tax and Other Liabilities. All taxes required by law which are
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due and payable by Acquiror have been paid, all taxes Acquiror is obligated to
withhold from amounts owing to any employee or third party have been withheld,
and, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.13, all tax returns and reports required
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by law to have been filed by Acquiror have been duly filed and reflect the
amounts due and paid. The provision for taxes on the Omega Balance Sheet is
sufficient for the payment of all accrued and unpaid federal, state, county,
local, and other taxes of every kind of Acquiror, whether or not assessed or
disputed as of the date of the Omega Balance Sheet. There are in effect no
waivers of applicable statutes of limitations with respect to any taxes,
governmental charges, duties, imports, levies,
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or fees for any year and Acquiror has not agreed to any extension of time with
respect to any tax assessment or deficiency. The Federal income tax returns of
Acquiror have not been and are not now being audited by the Internal Revenue
Service for any of Acquiror's tax periods. No tax liens have been asserted
against any of Acquiror's assets and any potential assessment of any additional
taxes for periods for which returns have been filed is not expected to exceed
the recorded liability therefore, except as set forth on Schedule 3.13.
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3.14 Finder or Broker. Neither Acquiror nor any person acting on
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behalf of Acquiror has negotiated with any finder, broker, intermediary, or
similar person in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
3.15 Conflict of Interest. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.15 no
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officer, director, or stockholder of Acquiror has any interest in any
corporation, partnership, or other entity that is engaged in a business which is
in competition with that of Acquiror, is a supplier to Acquiror, or is a party
to any Acquiror Material Contract.
3.16 Employees and Consultants.
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(a) To the knowledge of Acquiror, no employee or agent of, or
consultant to, Acquiror is in violation of any term of any employment,
agency, or consulting contract, or any other contract or agreement with any
third party relating to the right of any such employee, agent, or
consultant to be employed or engaged by Acquiror because of the nature of
the business conducted or to be conducted by Acquiror or for any other
reason.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.16(b) attached hereto, Acquiror
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has no, and does not contribute to, any pension, profit-sharing, incentive,
or other employee benefit plan (including without limitation any of the
type defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974), nor does Acquiror have any obligation to, or customary
arrangement with employees for bonuses incentive compensation vacations,
severance pay, insurance, or other benefits. Acquiror is not indebted to
any director, officer, employee, or stockholder, whether by loan, advance,
or otherwise nor is any director, officer, employee, or stockholder so
indebted to Acquiror, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.16(b) attached
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hereto. Acquiror is not a party to or bound by any collective bargaining
agreement.
3.17 Business; Compliance with Laws. Acquiror has all necessary
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franchises, permits, licenses, authorizations and other rights and privileges
necessary to permit it to own its property and to conduct its business as
currently conducted. All such franchises, permits, licenses, and authorizations
are in full force and effect. Acquiror is not in violation of any law, statute,
or regulation which may have a materially adverse impact on the business or
prospects of Acquiror nor is Acquiror in violation of any judgment, injunction,
order or decree relevant to its securities, the ownership of its properties, or
the carrying on of its business.
3.18 Books and Records. The books of account, minute books, stock
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record books, and other records of Acquiror, all of which have been made
available to Transferors, are complete and correct and have been maintained in
accordance with sound business practices and the requirements of
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Section 13(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including
the maintenance of an adequate system of internal controls. The minute books of
Acquiror contain accurate and complete records of all meetings held of, and
corporate action taken by, the stockholders, the Boards of Directors, and
committees of the Boards of Directors of Acquiror, and no meeting of any such
stockholders, Board of Directors, or committee has been held for which minutes
have not been prepared and are not contained in such minute books.
3.19 Accounts Receivable. All accounts receivable of Acquiror that
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are reflected on the Omega Balance Sheet or the Interim Omega Balance Sheet or
on the accounting records of Acquiror as of the Closing Date (collectively, the
"Accounts Receivable") represent or will represent valid obligations arising
from sales actually made or services actually performed in the ordinary course
of business. Unless paid prior to the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable are
or will be as of the Closing Date current and collectible net of the respective
reserves shown on the Omega Balance Sheet or the Interim Omega Balance Sheet or
on the accounting records of Acquiror as of the Closing Date (which reserves are
adequate and calculated consistent with past practice and, in the case of the
reserve as of the Closing Date, will not represent a greater percentage of the
Accounts Receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected in the
Interim Omega Balance Sheet represented of the Accounts Receivable reflected
therein and will not represent a material adverse change in the composition of
such Accounts Receivable in terms of aging). Subject to such reserves, each of
the Accounts Receivable either has been or will be collected in full, without
any set-off, within ninety days after the day on which it first becomes due and
payable. There is no contest, claim, or right of set-off, other than returns in
the ordinary course of business, under any contract with any obligor of an
Accounts Receivable relating to the amount or validity of such Accounts
Receivable. Schedule 3.19 contains a complete and accurate list of all Accounts
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Receivable as of the date of the Interim Omega Balance Sheet, which list sets
forth the aging of such Accounts Receivable.
3.20 Certain Payments. Since January 1, 1995, neither Acquiror nor
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any director, officer, agent, or employee of Acquiror or any other person
associated with or acting for or on behalf of Acquiror, has directly or
indirectly (a) made any contribution, gift, bribe, rebate, payoff, influence
payment, kickback, or other payment to any person, private or public, regardless
of form, whether in money, property, or services (i) to obtain favorable
treatment in securing business, (ii) to pay for favorable treatment for business
secured, (iii) to obtain special concessions or for special concessions already
obtained, for or in respect of Acquiror any affiliate of Acquiror, or (iv) in
violation of any laws, rules, regulations, or Orders, (b) established or
maintained any fund or asset that has not been recorded in the books and records
of Acquiror.
3.21 Disclosure.
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(a) No representation, warranty or statement of Acquiror in this
Agreement, including the Schedules hereto, omits to state a material fact
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necessary to make the statements herein or therein, in light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.
(b) No notice given pursuant to Section 4.5 will contain any untrue
statement or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
therein or in this Agreement, in light of the circumstances in which they
were made, not misleading.
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(c) There is no fact known to Acquiror that has specific application
to Acquiror (other than general economic or industry conditions) and that
materially adversely affects or, as far as either Acquiror can reasonably
foresee, materially threatens, the assets, business, prospects, financial
condition, or results of operations of Acquiror that has not been set forth
in this Agreement.
3.22 Relationships with Related Persons. No affiliate or other
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related person of Acquiror ("Related Person") has, or since the first day of the
next to last completed fiscal year of Acquiror, has had, any interest in any
property (whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible),
used in or pertaining to Acquiror's business. No Related Person is, or since the
first day of the next to last completed fiscal year of Acquiror has owned (of
record or as a beneficial owner) an equity interest or any other financial or
profit interest in, a person that has had business dealings or a material
financial interest in any transaction with Acquiror. No Related Person is a
party to any contract with, or has any claim or right against, Acquiror. For
purposes of this Section 3.22, a "Related Person" of Acquiror means (a) any
person that directly or indirectly controls, is directly or indirectly
controlled by, or is directly or indirectly under common control with Acquiror;
(b) any person that holds a material interest in such specified person; (c) each
person that serves as a director, officer, partner, executor, or trustee of
Acquiror (or in a similar capacity); (d) any person in which such specified
person holds a material interest; (e) any person with respect to which such
specified person serves as a general partner or a trustee (or in a similar
capacity); and (f) any Related Person of any individual described in clause (b)
or (c). Such definition also includes any member of the immediate family of any
of the persons specified herein. Also for purposes of this Agreement, the term
"person" means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit
corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint
venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union, or other entity
or governmental body.
3.23 Environmental Matters. In addition to and without limiting the
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generality or breadth of any of the other representations and warranties of
Acquiror in this Article III, (i) Acquiror has obtained all licenses, permits,
registrations and other authorizations that are required under all applicable
laws, regulations and other requirements of governmental or regulatory
authorities relating to pollution or to the protection of the environment,
including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. (S) 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"),
the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. (S) 1801 et seq.), the
Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. (S) 6901 et seq.), the Toxic Substances
Control Act (42 U.S.C. (S) 2601 et seq.), the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et
seq.), the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. (S) 1251 et seq.), the Safe Drinking Water
Act (42 U.S.C. (S) 300(f) et seq.), and duties or requirements arising out of
common law (collectively "Environmental Laws"); (ii) Acquiror is in compliance
with all Environmental Laws and with all such licenses, permits, registrations
and authorizations and has not violated any of the foregoing; (iii) none of
Acquiror's operations is or has been subject to any judicial or administrative
proceeding alleging the violation of any Environmental Law; (iv) none of
Acquiror's operations is on the "CERCLIS" list of hazardous waste sites or the
"National Priorities List" of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or any
similar state list, or the subject of any federal, state or local investigation
evaluating whether any remedial action is needed to respond to a release of any
hazardous substance (as defined by 42 U.S.C. (S) 9106(14)), petroleum or any
other contaminant (hereafter referred to as a "Hazardous Substance"); (v)
Acquiror has no contingent or actual liability in connection with any release of
any Hazardous Substance into the environment; (vi) Acquiror has not performed or
suffered any act and knows of no
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condition that could give rise to liability to any person (governmental or not)
under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws, nor has Acquiror received notice
of any such liability or any claim therefor or submitted notice pursuant to
Section 103 of CERCLA to any governmental or regulatory agency; and (vii) no
Hazardous Substance is present or has been released, discharged, placed, dumped
or otherwise come to be located on, at, beneath or near any of the assets or
properties of Acquiror or any surface waters or groundwater thereon or
thereunder. Acquiror has a Phase I environmental review report that has been
prepared with respect to each real property owned by Acquiror at any time and a
copy of each such report has been provided to Transferors.
3.24 Employee Benefit Plans. Acquiror has no director, officer and
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employee retirement, welfare or other benefit plans, agreements, practices,
programs, or arrangements ("Employee Benefit Plans") of any sort. Specifically,
and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Acquiror has no Employee
Benefit Plan (whether or not set forth in a written document) covering any
employee, director or consultant of Acquiror or any subsidiary thereof, which is
subject to the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and the Code or is intended to be qualified under
Section 401(a) of the Code.
ARTICLE IV
Covenants of Acquiror Prior to Closing Date
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4.1 Due Diligence Review. Between the date of this Agreement and the
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Closing Date, Acquiror will (a) afford Transferors and their representatives and
prospective lenders and investors and their representatives (collectively,
"Transferors' Advisors") full and free access to Acquiror's personnel,
properties (including subsurface testing), contracts, books and records, and
other documents and data, (b) furnish Transferors and Transferors' Advisors with
copies of all such contracts, books and records, and other existing documents
and data as Transferors may reasonably request, and (c) furnish Transferors and
Transferors' Advisors with such additional financial, operating, and other data
and information as Transferors may reasonably request.
4.2 Operation of the Business of Acquiror. Between the date of this
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Agreement and the Closing Date, Acquiror will:
(a) conduct its business only in the ordinary course of business;
(b) use its best efforts to preserve intact its current business
organization, keep available the services of its current officers,
employees, and agents, and maintain the relations and good will with
suppliers, customers, landlords, creditors, employees, agents, and others
having business relationships with Acquiror;
(c) confer with Transferors concerning operational matters of a
material nature; and
(d) otherwise report periodically to Transferors concerning the status
of the business, operations, and finances of Acquiror.
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4.3 Negative Covenant. Except as otherwise expressly permitted by this
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Agreement, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Acquiror
will not, without the prior consent of Transferors, take any affirmative action,
or fail to take any reasonable action within their or its control, as a result
of which any of the changes or events listed in Section 3.7(c) is likely to
occur.
4.4 Required Approvals. As promptly as practicable after the date of this
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Agreement, Acquiror will make all filings required to be made by them in order
to consummate the Contemplated Transactions. Between the date of this Agreement
and the Closing Date, Acquiror will (a) cooperate with Transferors, HSI and
Primenergy with respect to all filings that Transferors elect to make or is
required to make in connection with the Contemplated Transactions, and (b)
cooperate with Transferors in obtaining all consents identified in Schedule 2.2.
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4.5 Notification. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
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Date, Acquiror will promptly notify Transferors in writing if Acquiror becomes
aware of any fact or condition that causes or constitutes a breach of any of
Acquiror's representations and warranties as of the date of this Agreement, or
if Acquiror becomes aware of the occurrence after the date of this Agreement of
any fact or condition that would (except as expressly contemplated by this
Agreement) cause or constitute a breach of any such representation or warranty
had such representation or warranty been made as of the time of occurrence or
discovery of such fact or condition. Should any such fact or condition require
any change in the Schedules if this Agreement were dated the date of the
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occurrence or discovery of any such fact or condition, Acquiror will promptly
deliver to Transferors a supplement to the Schedules specifying such change.
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During the same period, Acquiror will promptly notify Transferors of the
occurrence of any breach of any covenant of Acquiror in this Article IV or of
the occurrence of any event that may make the satisfaction of the conditions in
Article VI impossible or unlikely.
4.6 Payment of Indebtedness by Related Parties. Except as expressly
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provided in this Agreement, Acquiror will cause all indebtedness owed to it by
any Related Person to be paid in full prior to Closing.
4.7 No Negotiation. Until such time, if any, as this Agreement is
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terminated pursuant to Article VIII, Acquiror will not, and will cause each of
its representatives not to, directly or indirectly solicit, initiate, or
encourage any inquiries or proposals from, discuss or negotiate with, provide
any non-public information to, or consider the merits of any unsolicited
inquiries or proposals from, any person (other than Transferors) relating to any
transaction involving the sale of the business or assets (other than in the
ordinary course of business) of Acquiror or any of the capital stock of Acquiror
or any merger, consolidation, business combination, or similar transaction
involving Acquiror.
4.8 Best Efforts. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
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Date, Acquiror will take all corporate action that may be necessary and
otherwise use its best efforts to cause the conditions in Article VI to be
satisfied.
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ARTICLE V
Covenants of Transferors Prior to Closing Date
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5.1 Approvals of Governmental Bodies. As promptly as practicable after
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the date of this Agreement, Transferors will, and will cause HSI and Primenergy
to, make all filings required to be made by them to consummate the Contemplated
Transactions. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date,
Transferors will, and will cause each Company to, (i) cooperate with Acquiror
with respect to all filings that Acquiror is required to make in connection with
the Contemplated Transactions, and (ii) cooperate with Acquiror in obtaining all
consents identified in Schedule 3.2; provided that this Agreement will not
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require either Company to dispose of or make any change in any portion of its
business or to incur any other burden to obtain a governmental authorization.
5.2 Best Efforts. Except as set forth in the proviso to Section 5.1,
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between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Transferors will use
their best efforts to cause the conditions in Article VII to be satisfied.
ARTICLE VI
Conditions Precedent to Transferors' Obligation to Close
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Transferors' obligations to exchange their HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares
for Omega Common Stock and to take the other actions required to be taken by
Transferor at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction, at or prior to the
Closing, of each of the following conditions (any of which may be waived by
Transferor, in whole or in part):
6.1 Accuracy of Representations. All of Acquiror's representations and
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warranties in this Agreement (considered collectively), and each of these
representations and warranties (considered individually), must have been
accurate in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement, and must be
accurate in all material respects as of the Closing Date as if made on the
Closing Date, without giving effect to any supplement to the Schedules.
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6.2 Acquiror's Performance.
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(a) All of the covenants and obligations that Acquiror is required to
perform or to comply with pursuant to this Agreement at or prior to the
Closing (considered collectively), and each of these covenants and
obligations (considered individually), must have been duly performed and
complied with in all material respects. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, Transferors shall have received the financial statements of
Acquiror referred to in items (b) and (c) of Section 3.7(a) and there shall
be, in the sole and exclusive judgment of Transferors, no unacceptable
disclosures thereon or facts revealed thereby.
(b) Each document required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.4
must have been delivered, and each of the other covenants and obligations
in Article IV must have been performed and complied with in all respects.
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6.3 Consents. Each of the Consents identified in Schedule 3.2, must have
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been obtained and must be in full force and effect.
6.4 Additional Documents. Each of the following documents must have been
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delivered to Transferor:
(a) an opinion of Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Xxxxxx,
dated the Closing Date, covering such matters as Transferors and their
counsel shall reasonably request;
(b) Each of the directors and officers of Acquiror serving immediately
prior to Closing shall submit the following:
(i) their resignations from all positions with the Acquiror
effective as of the Closing;
(ii) the directors shall submit a written consent to action
electing the persons designated on Schedule 6.4(b)(ii) as directors of
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Acquiror effective upon the Closing and the effectiveness of the
resignations of the currently serving directors; and
(iii) Releases in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 6.4(b).
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(c) such other documents as Transferors may reasonably request for the
purpose of (i) enabling their counsel to provide the opinion referred to in
Section 7.4(a), (ii) evidencing the accuracy of any of Acquiror's
representations and warranties, (iii) evidencing the performance by
Acquiror of, or the compliance by Acquiror with, any covenant or obligation
required to be performed or complied with by it, (iv) evidencing the
satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article VI, or (v)
otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the
Contemplated Transactions.
6.5 No Proceedings. Since the date of this Agreement, there must not have
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been commenced or threatened against Transferors, or against any person
affiliated with any Transferor, any Proceeding (a) involving any challenge to,
or seeking damages or other relief in connection with, any of the Contemplated
Transactions, or (b) that may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making
illegal, or otherwise interfering with any of the Contemplated Transactions.
6.6 No Claim Regarding Stock Ownership or Sale Proceeds. There must not
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have been made or threatened by any person any claim asserting that such person
(a) is the holder or the beneficial owner of, or has the right to acquire or to
obtain beneficial ownership of, any stock of, or any other voting, equity, or
ownership interest in, Acquiror, or (b) is entitled to all or any portion of the
HSI Shares or Primenergy Shares being exchanged for the Omega Common Stock.
6.7 No Prohibition. Neither the consummation nor the performance of any
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of the Contemplated Transactions will, directly or indirectly (with or without
notice or lapse of time), materially contravene, or conflict with, or result in
a material violation of, or cause any Transferor or any person affiliated with
any Transferor to suffer any material adverse consequence under, (a) any
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applicable legal requirement or order, or (b) any Legal Requirement or Order
that has been published, introduced, or otherwise proposed by or before any
governmental body.
6.8 Consummation of Private Placement. Acquiror shall have arranged a
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private placement of shares of Omega Common Stock to a limited number of
accredited investors pursuant to which Acquiror will raise a minimum of
U.S.$3,000,000 for a maximum of 1,000,000 shares of Omega Common Stock (which
shares shall represent not more than 10% of the total shares of Omega Common
Stock outstanding after taking into account the shares of Omega Common Stock
outstanding (i) prior to Closing, plus (ii) after taking into account the shares
to be issued upon Closing pursuant to this Agreement). Such private placement
shall be consummated either prior to Closing or contemporaneously with the
Closing of the transactions contemplated hereby.
6.9 Registration Rights Agreement. The Transferors and Acquiror shall
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have entered a Registration Rights Agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit 6.9.
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6.10 Adoption of Stock Option Plan. Acquiror shall have adopted and
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its shareholders shall have approved a stock option plan in substantially the
form of Exhibit 6.10 pursuant to which the options granted to certain officers
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and employees of Primenergy shall be replaced by options to acquire shares of
Omega Common Stock.
6.11 Recapitalization of Acquiror. Acquiror shall have completed all
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corporate action necessary to consummate a recapitalization which will effect a
reverse stock split whereby each holder of outstanding shares of Omega Common
Stock will receive one share of newly issued stock for each 15 shares held
immediately prior to the consummation of such recapitalization. After such
recapitalization, there will be issued and outstanding a total of not more than
1,000,000 shares of Omega Common Stock (before taking into account the shares of
Omega Common Stock to be issued to Transferors pursuant to this Agreement and
the 1,000,000 shares to be issued pursuant to the private placement contemplated
by Section 6.8 above).
6.12 Filing of Tax Returns and SEC Reports. Acquiror shall have filed
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all federal, state and other income tax returns with the appropriate agencies
and all periodic, current and other reports and filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and any applicable securities exchange or self-regulatory
agency which it is required to file prior to Closing.
6.13 Settlement of Pending Lawsuit. The litigation described in
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Schedule 3.11 shall be settled on terms and conditions acceptable to
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Transferors.
ARTICLE VII
Conditions Precedent to Acquiror's Obligation to Close
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Acquiror's obligations to acquire the HSI Shares and Primenergy Shares in
exchange for shares of Omega Common Stock and to take the other actions required
to be taken by Acquiror at the Closing are subject to the satisfaction, at or
prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions (any of which may be
waived by Acquiror, in whole or in part):
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7.1 Accuracy of Representations. All of Transferors' representations and
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warranties in this Agreement (considered collectively), and each of these
representations and warranties (considered individually), must have been
accurate in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and must be
accurate in all material respects as of the Closing Date as if made on the
Closing Date.
7.2 Transferors' Performance.
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(a) All of the covenants and obligations that Transferors are required
to perform or to comply with pursuant to this Agreement at or prior to the
Closing (considered collectively), and each of these covenants and
obligations (considered individually), must have been performed and
complied with in all material respects.
(b) Transferors shall have delivered certificates evidencing their
shares of the common stock of the Companies duly endorsed for transfer to
the Acquiror.
7.3 Consents. Each of the Consents identified in Schedule 2.2 must have
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been obtained and must be in full force and effect.
7.4 Additional Documents. Transferors must have caused the following
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documents to be delivered to Acquiror:
(a) an opinion of Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxx, a Professional Corporation, dated
the Closing Date, covering such matters as Acquiror and its counsel shall
reasonably request; and
(b) such other documents as Acquiror may reasonably request for the
purpose of (i) enabling its counsel to provide the opinion referred to in
Section 6.4(a), (ii) evidencing the accuracy of any representation or
warranty of Transferors, (iii) evidencing the performance by Transferors
of, or the compliance by Transferors with, any covenant or obligation
required to be performed or complied with by Transferors, (iv) evidencing
the satisfaction of any condition referred to in this Article VII, or (v)
otherwise facilitating the consummation of any of the Contemplated
Transactions.
7.5 No Injunction. There must not be in effect any legal requirement or
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Order that (a) prohibits the exchange of the HSI Shares and/or Primenergy Shares
by Transferors to Acquiror or the issuance by Acquiror of the shares of Omega
Common Stock to the Transferors as provided for in this Agreement, and (b) has
been adopted or issued, or has otherwise become effective, since the date of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII
Termination
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8.1 Termination Events. This Agreement may, by notice given prior to or
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at the Closing, be terminated:
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(a) by either Transferors or Acquirors if a material breach of any
provision of this Agreement has been committed by the other party and such
breach has not been waived;
(b) (i) by Transferors if any of the conditions in Article VI has not
been satisfied as of the Closing Date or if satisfaction of such a
condition is or becomes impossible (other than through the failure of
Transferors to comply with its obligations under this Agreement) and
Transferors have not waived such condition on or before the Closing Date;
or (ii) by Acquirors, if any of the conditions in Article VII has not been
satisfied of the Closing Date or if satisfaction of such a condition is or
becomes impossible (other than through the failure of Acquirors to comply
with its obligations under this Agreement) and Acquiror has not waived such
condition on or before the Closing Date;
(c) by mutual consent of Transferors and Acquiror; or
(d) by either Transferors or Acquiror if the Closing has not occurred
(other than through the failure of any party seeking to terminate this
Agreement to comply fully with its obligations under this Agreement) on or
before January 30, 1998, or such later date as the parties may agree upon.
8.2 Effect of Termination. Each party's right of termination under
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Section 8.1 is in addition to any other rights it may have under this Agreement
or otherwise, and the exercise of a right of termination will not be an election
of remedies. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 8.1, all
further obligations of the parties under this Agreement will terminate, except
that the obligations in Sections 10.8 and 10.9 will survive; provided, however,
that if this Agreement is terminated by a party because of the breach of the
Agreement by the other party or because one or more of the conditions to the
terminating party's obligations under this Agreement is not satisfied as a
result of the other party's failure to comply with its obligations under this
Agreement, the terminating party's right to pursue all legal remedies will
survive such termination unimpaired.
ARTICLE IX
Indemnification and Remedies
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9.1 Survival; Right to Indemnity Not Affected by Knowledge. All
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representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations in this Agreement,
including the Schedules and any supplements to the Schedules, any certificates
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delivered pursuant to Sections 6.4(c) or 7.4(b), and any other certificate or
document delivered pursuant to this Agreement will survive the Closing. The
right to indemnification, payment of damages or other remedy based on such
representations, warranties, covenants, and obligations will not be affected by
any investigation conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or
capable of being acquired) at any time, whether before or after the execution
and delivery of this Agreement or the Closing Date, with respect to the accuracy
or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation, warranty,
covenant, or obligation. The waiver of any condition based on the accuracy of
any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any
covenant or obligation, will not affect the right to indemnification, payment of
damages, or other remedy based on such representations, warranties, covenants,
and obligations.
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9.2 Indemnification.
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(a) Transferors agree to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the Acquiror against and in respect of any and all loss, liability,
deficiency, damage, cost, or expense, or actions in respect thereof
(including reasonable legal fees and expenses) (collectively Losses), as
and when incurred, occasioned by any knowing, willful or intentional
breach, falsity, or failure of any of the representations, warranties, or
covenants of the Transferors herein contained, or contained in any other
document executed and delivered by the Transferors to the Acquiror in
connection with this Agreement. The liability and obligations of the
Transferors under this Article IX shall be several and not joint and each
Transferor shall be liable and responsible for that portion of the total
obligation and liability of all Transferors hereunder that is equal to the
percentage of the shares of Omega Common Stock issued to such Transferor on
the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement bears to the total number of
shares of Omega Common Stock issued to all Transferors on the Closing Date
pursuant to this Agreement.
(b) Shapansky agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Transferors against and in respect of (i) any and all Losses as and when
incurred, occasioned by any breach, falsity or failure of any of the
representations, warranties, or covenants of Acquiror herein contained, or
contained in or any other document executed and delivered by Acquiror to
Transferors in connection with this Agreement, and (ii) if not otherwise
covered by item (i) hereof, any taxes due and any penalties, interest,
costs and charges incurred in connection with the preparation and filing of
any tax returns after closing that cover any periods prior to Closing.
(c) Promptly after receipt by Acquiror or Transferors of notice of the
commencement of any action, proceeding, or investigation in respect of
which indemnity or reimbursement may be sought as provided above, such
party (the "Indemnitee") shall notify the party from whom indemnification
is claimed (the "Indemnitor"), but the failure of such Indemnitee to notify
the Indemnitor with respect to a particular action, proceeding, or
investigation shall not relieve the Indemnitor from any obligation or
liability (i) which it may have pursuant to this Agreement if the
Indemnitor is not substantially prejudiced by the failure to notify or (ii)
which it may have otherwise than pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor
shall promptly assume the defense of the Indemnitee with counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the Indemnitee, and the fees and expenses of such counsel.
shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnitor. The Indemnitee
will cooperate with the Indemnitor in the defense of any action,
proceeding, or investigation for which the Indemnitor assumes the defense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnitee shall have the right to
employ separate counsel in any such action, proceeding, or investigation
and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of
such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnitee unless (i) the
Indemnitor has agreed to pay such fees and expenses, (ii) the Indemnitor
shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such action,
proceeding, or investigation and employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to
the Indemnitee, or (iii) in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnitee there
may be one or more defenses available to the Indemnitee which are not
available to the Indemnitor with respect to such action, claim, or
proceeding, in which case the Indemnitor shall not have the right to assume
the defense of such action, proceeding, or investigation on behalf of the
Indemnitee. The Indemnitor shall not be liable for the settlement by the
Indemnitee of any action, proceeding, or investigation effected
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without its consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The
Indemnitor shall not enter into any settlement in any action, suit, or
proceeding to which the Indemnitee is a party, unless such settlement
includes a general release of the Indemnitee with no payment by the
Indemnitee of consideration.
9.3 Time Limitation. If the Closing occurs, no Indemnitor will have any
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liability (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to any claim under
this Article IX (other than any claim for a breach of representations or
warranties of Transferors contained in Section 2.11 or, as it may apply to any
environmental laws, statutes or regulations, Section 2.15, and of Acquiror in
Sections 3.13, 3.23, or, as it may apply to any environmental laws, statutes or
regulations, Section 3.17) unless on or before one year from Closing an
Indemnitee notifies all Indemnitors of the claim specifying the factual basis of
that claim in reasonable detail to the extent then known by the Indemnitee. The
time period within which to assert any claims hereunder with respect to tax
matters shall be the date of the expiration of the period of limitations within
which the taxing authority must assert a claim or assessment against the
Companies, in the case of any breach of Section 2.11, or Acquiror, in the case
of any breach of Section 3.13. There shall be no termination of the time in
which a claim for indemnification may be asserted hereunder with respect to any
breach of any representation or warranty relating to any environmental liability
or claim.
9.4 Limitations on Amount. Indemnitors hereunder will have no liability
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(for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to the matters described in this
Article IX until the total of all Damages with respect to such matters exceeds
$10,000, and then only for the amount by which such amounts for which
Indemnitors would otherwise be liable exceed $10,000. However, this Section 9.4
will not apply to any breach of any representations and warranties of which the
Indemnifying Party or any Related Person had knowledge at any time prior to the
date on which such representation and warranty is made or any intentional breach
by the Indemnitor or, in the case of the Acquiror, Shapansky, of any covenant or
obligation, and Indemnitors will be liable for all damages with respect to such
breaches.
9.5 Remedies. The provisions of this Article IX shall not limit or impair
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any right or remedy arising from any breach of this Agreement. In addition to
any other remedy provided by law or equity, injunctive relief may be obtained to
enjoin the breach, or threatened breach, of any provision of this Agreement and
each party shall be entitled to the specific performance by the other of its
obligations hereunder. All remedies, whether under this Agreement, or by law or
as may otherwise be afforded to the Acquiror, Transferors or the Company, as the
case may be, shall be cumulative.
ARTICLE X
Miscellaneous
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10.1 Communications. All notices or other communications hereunder
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shall be in writing and shall be given by registered or certified mail (postage
prepaid and return receipt requested), by an overnight courier service which
obtains a receipt to evidence delivery, or by telex or facsimile transmission
(provided that written confirmation of receipt is provided), addressed as set
forth below:
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If to the Company and/or Transferors:
Heater Specialists, Inc.
0000 X. Xxxxxx Xxx.,
Xxxxx, XX 00000
Primenergy, Inc.
0000 X. Xxxxxx Xxx.,
Xxxxx, XX 00000
With a copy to:
Lynnwood X. Xxxxx, Xx., Esq.
Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxx
A Professional Corporation
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Tower
00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
If to Acquiror:
Omega Development, Inc.
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
or such other address as any party may designate to the other in accordance with
the aforesaid procedure. All notices and other communications sent by overnight
courier service shall be deemed to have been given as of the next business day
after delivery thereof to such courier service, those given by telex or
facsimile transmission shall be deemed given when sent, and all notices and
other communications sent by mail shall be deemed given as of the third business
day after the date of deposit in the United States mail.
10.2 Amendments and Waivers. Neither this Agreement nor any term
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hereof may be changed or waived (either generally or in a particular instance
and either retroactively or prospectively) without a writing among the parties.
10.3 Delays or Omissions; Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise
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any right, power, or remedy accruing to Transferors, the Company, or the
Acquiror upon any breach or default by the other under this Agreement shall
impair any such right, power, or remedy nor shall it be construed to be a waiver
of any such breach or default, or any acquiescence therein or in any similar
breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single
breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore
or thereafter occurring.
10.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the exhibits
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attached hereto) contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect
to their respective subject matter and all prior
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negotiations, discussions, commitments, and understandings heretofore had
between them with respect thereto are merged herein and therein.
10.5 Headings. All article and section headings herein are inserted
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for convenience only and shall not modify or affect the construction or
interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
10.6 Counterparts; Governing Law. This Agreement may be executed in
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any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
Oklahoma, without giving effect to conflict of laws.
10.7 Further Actions. At any time and from time to time, each party
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agrees, without further consideration, to take such actions and to execute and
deliver such documents as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes
of this Agreement.
10.8 Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
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Agreement, each party to this Agreement will bear its respective expenses
incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, and performance of this
Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions, including all fees and expenses of
agents, representatives, counsel, and accountants. Acquiror will not incur any
expenses in connection with this Agreement in excess of $5,000.00. Any expenses
of Acquiror in excess of such amount shall be paid by Shapansky and/or other
persons who are shareholders of the Company prior to Closing without any right
of reimbursement or recovery from Acquiror after the Closing. In the event of
termination of this Agreement, the obligation of each party to pay its own
expenses will be subject to any rights of such party arising from a breach of
this Agreement by another party.
10.9 Confidentiality. Between the date of this Agreement and the
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Closing Date, the parties hereto will maintain in confidence, and will cause the
directors, officers, employees, agents, and advisors of HSI, Primenergy and
Acquiror to maintain in confidence, and not use to the detriment of another
party or HSI or Primenergy any written, oral, or other information obtained in
confidence from another party or HSI or Primenergy in connection with this
Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions, unless (a) such information is
already known to such party or to others not bound by a duty of confidentiality
or such information becomes publicly available through no fault of such party,
(b) the use of such information is necessary or appropriate in making any filing
or obtaining any consent or approval required for the consummation of the
Contemplated Transactions, or (c) the furnishing or use of such information is
required by or necessary or appropriate in connection with legal proceedings.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed on the date
hereinabove set forth.
Acquiror:
OMEGA DEVELOPMENT, INC., a
Nevada corporation
By /s/A. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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A. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, President
Transferors:
Xxx X. Xxxxxxx Trust UID 22/nd/ day of May, 1995
By: /s/Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxx Xxxxxxx
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Title: Trustee
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Trust UID 22/nd/ day of May, 1995
By: /s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Title: Trustee
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Xxx Xxxxxxx Little Revocable Living Trust UTA Dated January 16/th/, 1996
By: /s/Xxx Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxx Xxxxxx
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Title: Trustee
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Little Revocable Living Trust UTA Dated January 16/th/, 1996
By: /s/Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Title: Trustee
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/s/Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx, an individual
/s/Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, an individual
/s/Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, an individual
/s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, an individual
/s/A. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, an individual (joining in this agreement for the purposes of
Article IX hereof only)
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