List of Schedules and Exhibits
Schedules
TDL Disclosure Schedule
Orbit Disclosure Schedule
Exhibits
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Exhibit 2.02(iii) - Form of Orbit Note
Exhibit 2.03 - Allocation of Purchase Price
Exhibit 2.06(c) - Form of Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit 7.08 - Form of Non-Actionable Subordination Agreement
Exhibit 7.10 - Form of Assignment and Assumption of Lease
Exhibit 8.02 - Form of Employment Agreement
Exhibit 8.04 - Form of Security Agreement
Exhibit 8.09 - Form of Release of Guarantee
Exhibit 9.01 - Forms of Certificates of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers as to
Accuracy of Representations and Warranties and Compliance with Covenants
Exhibit 9.13 - Form of Restrictive Covenants Agreement
Exhibit 9.14 - Form of General Release
Exhibit 9.18 - Form of Opinion of Counsel for TDL, Inc, TDLM and the Sellers
Exhibit 10.01 - Forms of Certificate of Buyer as to Accuracy of Representations
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and Warranties and Compliance with Covenants
Exhibit 10.09 - Form of Opinion of Counsel for Buyer
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made as of December 13, 2004, by and among ORBIT INTERNATIONAL
CORP., a Delaware corporation ("BUYER"), TULIP DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC., a
Pennsylvania corporation ("TDL, INC."), TDL MANUFACTURING, INC., a Pennsylvania
corporation ("TDLM"), and RICHARD A. HETHERINGTON ("MR. HETHERINGTON") and LARRY
M. BATEMAN ("MR. BATEMAN"), the sole shareholders of TDL, Inc. (collectively,
the "TDL, INC. SHAREHOLDERS") and JOANNE HETHERINGTON ("MS. HETHERINGTON"),
STEPHEN HILL ("MR. HILL"), and Mr. Bateman, the sole shareholders of TDLM
(collectively, the "TDLM SHAREHOLDERS"); with the TDL, Inc. Shareholders and the
TDLM Shareholders hereinafter collectively referred to as the "SELLERS."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the TDL, Inc. Shareholders own all of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of TDL, Inc. free and clear of all encumbrances (the "TDL
SHARES");
WHEREAS, the TDLM Shareholders own all of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of TDLM free and clear of all encumbrances (the "TDLM SHARES"); with the
TDL Shares and the TDLM Shares hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"SHARES"; and
WHEREAS, Sellers desire to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, all of the
Sellers' right, title and interest in and to the Shares on the terms and
conditions contained herein (the "SHARE PURCHASE").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Definitions
Specific Definitions.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
"Accounts Receivable" has the meaning specified in Section 4.06(b) of this
Agreement.
"Affiliate" means any other person directly or indirectly controlling,
controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, Buyer, TDL, Inc.
or TDLM (or other referenced Person) and includes without limitation, (a) any
person who is an officer, director, or direct or indirect beneficial holder of
at least 5% of the then outstanding capital stock of Buyer, TDL, Inc. or TDLM
(or other referenced Person), and any of the Family Members of any such Person,
(b) any Person of which Buyer, TDL, Inc. or TDLM (or other referenced Person)
and/or its Affiliates (as defined in clause (a) above), directly or indirectly,
either beneficially own(s) at least 5% of the then outstanding equity securities
or constitute(s) at least a 5% equity participant, and (c) in the case of a
specified person who is an individual, Family Members of such person, or any
Affiliate of any of them, or any Affiliates of any of the foregoing.
"Affiliated Group" has the meaning given to it in Section 1504 of the Code, and
in addition includes any analogous combined, consolidated, or unitary group, as
defined under any applicable state, local, or foreign income Tax Law.
"Agreement" means this Stock Purchase Agreement, as the same may be amended or
supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
"Ancillary Documents" means the Orbit Note, the Security Agreement, the
Non-Actionable Subordination Agreement, the Employment Agreement, the
Restrictive Covenant Agreement, the General Release, the Release of Guarantee
and the Registration Rights Agreement.
"Assignment and Assumption of Lease" has the meaning specified in Section 7.10
of this Agreement.
"Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which
banks in New York City are authorized or obligated by Law or executive order to
close.
"Buyer" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Claims" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03(a) of this Agreement.
"Claim Notice" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03(a) of this Agreement.
"Closing" has the meaning specified in Section 2.04 of this Agreement.
"Closing Balance Sheet" has the meaning specified in Section 9.03 of this
Agreement.
"Closing Date" has the meaning specified in Section 2.04 of this Agreement.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Common Stock" means the common stock, $.10 par value per share, of Buyer.
"Consent" means waiver, permit, grant, franchise, concession, agreement,
license, exemption or order of, registration, certificate, clauses of
declaration or filing with, or report or notice to any person or entity,
including, but not limited to any Governmental Authority, which by its or their
terms is final and conclusive, from which there is no further appeal right, or
any such appeal right has expired.
"Contracts" means any agreements, contracts, leases, powers of attorney, notes,
loans, evidence of Indebtedness, purchase orders, letters of credit, settlement
agreements, franchise agreements, undertakings, covenants not to compete,
employment agreements, licenses, instruments, obligations, commitments,
understandings, policies, purchase and sales orders, quotations and other
executory commitments to which any Person is a party or to which any of the
assets of the any Person is subject, whether oral or written, express or
implied.
"Courier" has the meaning specified in Section 11.09 of this Agreement.
"Cut-Off Date" has the meaning specified in Section 4.06(a) of this Agreement.
"Direct Claim" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03(a) of this Agreement.
"Disclosure Schedule" has the meaning specified in Section 11.11 of this
Agreement.
"Employee Benefit Plan" has the meaning specified in Section 4.17(c)(i) of this
Agreement.
"Employment Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section 8.02 of this
Agreement.
"Environmental Conditions" means the introduction into the environment of any
pollution, including, without limitation, any contaminant, irritant or pollutant
or other Hazardous Substance (whether upon the Premises, whether the pollution
migrated from the Premises onto other property, and whether or not such
pollution constituted at the time thereof a violation of any Environmental Law
in connection with the release of any Hazardous Substance) as a result of which
TDL, Inc. or TDLM has or may be liable to any person, or has or may reasonably
be expected to become liable to any Person or by reason of which any Premises or
any of the assets may reasonably be expected to suffer or be subjected to any
Lien.
"Environmental Costs" means any and all costs and expenses (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorney, consultant and engineer fees and
expenses) for an environmental clean-up or remediation.
"Environmental Laws" means any federal, state, district, or local Laws,
regulations, ordinances, orders, permits and judgments, consent orders and
common Law relating to the protection of the environment, including any Law of
strict liability, nuisance or with respect to conducting abnormally dangerous
activities including, without limitation, provisions pertaining to or regulating
air pollution, water pollution, noise control, wetlands, water courses, natural
resources, wildlife, Hazardous Substances, or any other activities or conditions
which impact or relate to the environment or nature. Such Environmental Laws
shall include, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Recovery Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.,
the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., the Emergency Planning and
Community Right to Know Act ("EPCRA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq., the Oil
Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq., and the Toxic Substances Control
Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq., each as amended.
"Environmental Liability" shall mean any and all liabilities, Losses,
Claims, penalties, damages, Environmental Costs, expenses, remediation or
inspection costs and any expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney, consultant and engineer fees and expenses) of whatever kind or nature,
known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising from or relating to
compliance by TDL, Inc. or TDLM with any Environmental Law or arising under any
theory of law or equity and relating to, or arising from, Environmental
Conditions or the use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, generation or
handling of any Hazardous Substance during the ownership or occupancy of the
Premises by TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
"Environmental Permits" means all governmental permits, licenses,
registrations, and authorizations required by any Environmental Law in order to
operate the business as currently operated by TDL, Inc. and TDLM.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
and the regulations and interpretations issued thereunder.
"Facility Leases" means the Lease Agreement dated January 2, 2003, between
Rudy's ThermoNuclear Devices, a Limited Partnership and each of Tulip
Development Laboratory, Inc. and TDL Manufacturing, Inc. for the leased Premises
located at 1765 Walnut Lane, Milford Square, Milford Township, Bucks County,
Pennsylvania.
"Family Members" means, as applied to any individual, any parent, spouse,
child, spouse of a child, brother or sister of the individual, and each trust
created for the benefit of one or more of such persons and each custodian of a
property of one or more such persons and the estate of any such persons.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles that are (i) consistent
with the principles promulgated or adopted by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board and its predecessors, (ii) applied on a basis consistent with prior
periods, and (iii) such that, insofar as the use of accounting principles is
pertinent, a certified public accountant could deliver an unqualified opinion
with respect to financial statements in which such principles have been properly
applied.
"General Release" has the meaning specified in Section 9.14 of this Agreement.
"Governmental Authority" means any nation or government, any state or provincial
or other political subdivision thereof, any province, city or municipality, any
entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative
functions of or pertaining to government, including, without limitation, any
Governmental Authority, agency, department, board, commission or instrumentality
of the United States, any State of the United States, or any political
subdivision thereof, any government authority, agency, department, board,
commission or instrumentality of the United States or any political subdivision
thereof and any tribunal or arbitrator(s) of competent jurisdiction, and any
self-regulatory organization.
"Hazardous Substances" means, collectively, any hazardous waste, as defined by
42 U.S.C. 6903(5), any hazardous substances as defined by 42 U.S.C.
9601(14), any pollutant or contaminant as defined by 42 U.S.C. 9601(33), any
toxic pollutant as defined by 33 U.S.C. 1362(13), or any toxic substance,
methane gas, oil, or hazardous materials or other chemicals or substances
regulated by any Environmental Laws.
"Indebtedness" means (a) all indebtedness for borrowed money, whether current or
long-term, or secured or unsecured, (b) all indebtedness for the deferred
purchase price of property or services represented by a note or security
agreement, (c) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or
other title retention agreement (even though the rights and remedies of the
seller or lender under such agreement in the event of default may be limited to
repossession or sale of such property), (d) all indebtedness secured by a
purchase money mortgage or other lien to secure all or part of the purchase
price of property subject to such mortgage or lien, (e) all obligations under
leases that have been or must be, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as capital
leases in respect of which it is liable as lessee, (f) any Liability in respect
of banker's acceptances or letters of credit, and (g) all indebtedness of any
Person that is directly or indirectly guaranteed by TDL, Inc. or TDLM or that it
has agreed (contingently or otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire or in
respect of which it has otherwise assured a creditor against loss.
"Indemnified Party" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03 of this Agreement.
"Indemnifying Party" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03(a) of this
Agreement.
"Inspections" has the meaning specified in Section 9.06 of this Agreement.
"Inventory" shall mean (a) all of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's inventories, wherever
located, held for resale to their customers or reflected as inventory on the
Closing Balance Sheet and (b) all of the raw materials, work in process, spare
parts, finished products, wrapping, supply and packaging items and similar items
of TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
"Knowledge" means (i) with respect to Buyer, the actual knowledge of the
executive officers of Buyer, (ii) with respect to TDL, Inc. the actual knowledge
of the executive officers of TDL, Inc. (iii) with respect to TDLM, the actual
knowledge of the executive officers of TDLM (iv) with respect to the Sellers,
the actual knowledge of Mr. Bateman, Mr. Hetherington, Mr. Hill and Ms.
Hetherington.
"Laws" means all laws, statutes, by-laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders
or decrees of any Governmental Authority.
"Liabilities" means, any and all direct or indirect liability, Indebtedness,
obligation, commitment, expense, claim, deficiency, guaranty or endorsement of
or by any Person of any type, whether accrued, absolute, contingent, matured,
unmatured, liquidated, unliquidated, known or unknown or otherwise, including,
without limitation, Tax Liabilities, Liabilities in respect of products and
Liabilities arising under any Environmental Law.
"Liens" means all liens, mortgages, easements, charges, restrictions, claims,
security interests, options or other encumbrances of any nature.
"Management Shareholders" means Richard A. Hetherington and Stephen Hill.
"Material Adverse Change" means a change that has had a Material Adverse Effect.
"Material Adverse Effect" means any change, circumstance or event, including any
change, circumstance or event as the result of an omission or failure to act
pursuant to any regulation, that individually or in the aggregate with all other
changes, circumstance or events, is or is reasonably likely to have a material
adverse effect (i) on the business, properties, condition (financial or
otherwise), assets, Liabilities, results of operations or prospects of TDL, Inc.
or TDLM or (ii) on the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement in a timely manner.
"Minimum Shareholders' Equity" has the meaning specified in Section 9.03 of
this Agreement.
"Mr. Bateman" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Mr. Hetherington" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Mr. Hill" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Ms. Hetherington" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Non-Actionable Subordination Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section
7.08 of this Agreement.
"Orbit Disclosure Schedule" has the meaning specified in the introduction of
Article V of this Agreement.
"Orbit Note" has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(iii) of this Agreement.
"Orbit Shares" has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(i) of this Agreement.
"Ordinary Course of Business" shall mean the ordinary course of business of TDL,
Inc.'s, or TDLM's business, consistent with past custom and practice (including
with respect to pricing, quantity and frequency).
"Permits" means all permits, authorizations, approvals, registrations, licenses,
certificates, directives, orders or variances granted by or obtained from any
Governmental Authority and used or required in connection with the business of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
"Permitted Liens" means (i) Liens created by Buyer, (ii) Liens for or in respect
of Taxes, impositions, assessments, fees, water and sewer rents and other
governmental charges levied or assessed or imposed against the leased real
property which are not yet delinquent or are being contested in good faith by
appropriate Proceedings, (iii) the rights of lessors and lessees under leases
executed in the Ordinary Course of Business, (iv) the rights of licensors and
licensees under licenses executed in the Ordinary Course of Business or (v)
Liens, and rights to Liens, of mechanics, warehousemen, carriers, repairmen and
others arising by operation of Law and incurred in the Ordinary Course of
Business, securing obligations not yet delinquent or being contested in good
faith by appropriate Proceedings.
"Person" or "person" (regardless of whether capitalized) means any natural
person, entity, or association, including without limitation any corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, government (or agency or subdivision
thereof), trust, joint venture, or proprietorship.
"Personal Property" has the meaning specified in Section 4.15 of this Agreement.
"Premises" refers collectively to all the real property owned, leased or
operated by TDL, Inc. or TDLM, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement
(i.e., leased Premises).
"Prime Rate" means the fluctuating rate per annum announced from time to time in
The Wall Street Journal as the prime rate.
"Proceeding" means charge, complaint, action, order, writ, injunction, judgment
or decree outstanding or claim, application, demand, suit, litigation,
Proceeding, labor dispute, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution
Proceeding, hearing or investigation.
"Proprietary Information" has the meaning specified in Section 4.19 of this
Agreement.
"Purchase Price" has the meaning specified in Section 2.02 of this Agreement.
"Purchase Proposal" has the meaning specified in Section 7.04 of this Agreement.
"Registration Rights Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section 2.06(c) of
this Agreement.
"Release of Guarantee" has the meaning specified in Section 7.09 of this
Agreement.
"Representative" means any officer, director, member, shareholder, principal,
attorney, agent, employee, accountant, consultant or other representative.
"Restrictive Covenants Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section 9.13 of
this Agreement.
"SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
"SEC Documents" has the meaning specified in Section 5.10(a) of this Agreement.
"Section 338(h)(10) Election" has the meaning specified in Section 2.07(a).
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor
federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, all as the
same are in effect at the relevant time of reference.
"Security Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section 8.04 of this
Agreement.
"Sellers" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"Shares" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement.
"Share Purchase" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement.
"Subsidiary" or "Subsidiaries" means with respect to any Person, any
corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust, joint
venture or other entity or organization of which such Person, either alone or
through or together with any other Subsidiary, owns, directly or indirectly,
more than 25% of the stock or other equity interests, the holder of which is
generally entitled to vote for the election of the board of directors or other
governing body of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company,
association, trust, joint venture or other entity or organization.
"Tax" or "Taxes" means all Taxes, assessments, charges, duties, fees, levies,
imposts or other governmental charges, including, without limitation, all
federal, state, local, municipal, county, foreign and other income, franchise,
profits, capital gains, capital stock, capital structure, transfer, gross
receipt, sales, use, transfer, service, occupation, ad valorem, property,
excise, severance, windfall profits, premium, stamp, license, payroll,
employment, social security, unemployment, disability, environmental (including
Taxes under Code Section 59A), alternative, minimum, add-on, value-added,
withholding and other Taxes, assessments, charges, duties, fees, levies, imposts
or other governmental charges of any kind whatsoever (whether payable directly
or by withholding and whether or not requiring the filing of a Tax Return), and
all estimated Taxes, deficiency assessments, additions to Tax, additional
amounts imposed by any Taxing or Governmental Authority (domestic or foreign),
penalties, and interest, and shall include any Liability for such amounts as a
result either of being (or having been) a member of a combined, consolidated,
unitary or affiliated group or of a contractual obligation to indemnify any
Person, and shall include any Liability for such amounts relating to any other
Person if such Liability is imposed by reason of Law (including transferee or
successor Liability).
"Tax Return" means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund,
information return, or other document (including any related or supporting
estimates, elections, schedules, statements, or information) filed or required
to be filed in connection with the determination, assessment, or collection of
any Tax or the administration of any Laws, regulations, or administrative
requirements relating to any Tax.
"TDL Disclosure Schedule" has the meaning specified in the introduction of
Article III of this Agreement.
"TDL Financial Statements" has the meaning specified in Section 4.06(a) of this
Agreement.
"TDL, Inc." has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"TDL, Inc. Shareholders" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this
Agreement.
"TDL Shares" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement.
"TDLM" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"TDLM Shareholders" has the meaning specified in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"TDLM Shares" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement.
"Third Party Claim" has the meaning specified in Section 6.03(a) of this
Agreement.
"United States" means the United States of America, its territories and
possessions, any state of the United States, and the District of Columbia.
Other Definitional Provisions.
Any reference to an Article, Section or Annex is a reference to an Article
or Section of, or an Annex to, this Agreement.
Terms defined in the singular shall have a comparable meaning when used in the
plural, and vice versa.
The words "include", "includes" and "including" mean include, includes and
including without limitation.
Purchase and Sale
Purchase and Sale of Shares.
Subject to and upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Sellers shall sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver the Shares
to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase, acquire and accept the Shares from Sellers
on the Closing Date.
ClosingPurchase Price.
The aggregate consideration payable by Buyer for the Shares at Closing
shall, subject to adjustment, be Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($8,500,000) (as adjusted, the "PURCHASE PRICE"), consisting of the following:
(i) An aggregate number of shares of Common Stock of Buyer ("ORBIT SHARES")
equal in value to One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00)
based on the average closing price of Buyer's Common Stock for the twenty (20)
consecutive trading days ending two trading days prior to the Closing Date;
(ii) Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in cash payable on the Closing
Date by certified check or wired funds, and
(iii) A Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000.00) promissory note from Buyer (the
"ORBIT NOTE"), substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 2.02(iii),
payable in quarterly installments during the five-year period from the date of
issue, bearing interest at the Prime Rate plus two percent (2%).
Allocation of the Purchase Price.
The Purchase Price will be allocated among the Sellers in accordance with
Exhibit 2.03 annexed hereto. Any change in the Purchase Price allocations at the
time of Closing resulting from Minimum Shareholders' Equity (as hereinafter
defined) shall be made as set forth in Section 9.03 of this Agreement.
Closing.
The closing of the Share Purchase (the "CLOSING") will take place at a
location to be mutually agreed upon by the parties, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
as soon as reasonably practicable following the satisfaction, in Buyer's sole
and absolute discretion acting reasonably, of the conditions precedent set forth
in Articles IX and X. The parties desire to cause the Closing to occur on or
about February 28, 2005 (the "CLOSING DATE"). Subject to the provisions of
Section 11.01 hereof, failure to consummate the Closing on the date and time and
at the place determined pursuant to this Section 2.04 will not result in the
termination of this Agreement and will not relieve any party of any obligation
under this Agreement.
Closing Procedures and Deliveries.
Transfer and Delivery of Shares. To effect the sale and transfer of the
Shares, at the Closing, each of the Sellers shall transfer and deliver to Buyer
(or its nominee(s)) share certificates representing the Shares, free and clear
of any Liens of any nature whatsoever, duly endorsed in blank for transfer, or
accompanied by irrevocable stock powers duly executed in blank, in either case
by the holders of record of such Shares. The Sellers shall take such actions as
may be necessary to cause the transfer of such Shares to be registered upon the
books of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, as the case may be, and to enter Buyer or its
nominee(s) as the holder of the Shares and to issue one or more share
certificates to Buyer or its nominee(s) representing the Shares.
Payment of Cash Portion of Closing Purchase Price. At the Closing, upon receipt
of the Shares as provided in Section 2.05(a), Buyer shall pay to each of the
Sellers their allocated cash portions of the Purchase Price. The cash portion
of the Purchase Price payable by Buyer to each of the Sellers will be paid at
Closing by a certified check and/or by wire transfer of immediately available
funds to accounts designated by each of the Sellers in writing prior to the
Closing.
Issuance of Orbit Note. At the Closing, upon receipt of the Shares as provided
in Section 2.05(a), Buyer shall issue the Orbit Note to each Seller in
accordance with Section 2.02(iii) hereof.
Issuance of Orbit Shares. At Closing, Buyer shall issue and deliver to each
Seller in accordance with Section 2.02(i) hereof, the Orbit Shares. Buyer shall
take such actions as may be necessary to enter each Seller as the record holder
of his or her respective portion of the Orbit Shares and to issue one or more
share certificates to each Seller representing the Orbit Shares.
Certificates; Opinions and Documents. At the Closing, Buyer, TDL, Inc. TDLM and
the Sellers shall deliver the certificates, opinions of counsel and documents
described in Articles IX and X of this Agreement required to be delivered at
Closing as conditions to Closing.
Other Closing Transactions. At the Closing, each of the parties hereto shall
take such other actions reasonably required hereby to be performed by it prior
to or on the Closing Date, including, without limitation, satisfying the
conditions set forth in Articles IX and X of this Agreement.
No Waiver at Closing. Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM or Sellers may elect to close the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement notwithstanding the breach of any
representation, warranty or covenant by the other party, whether or not
disclosed.
Conditions to Closing.
Orbit Financing. Buyer shall have sixty (60) days from the execution of
this Agreement (the "Financing Period") to obtain $5,000,000.00 in financing as
part of the Purchase Price on terms reasonably acceptable to Buyer. In the
event that Buyer shall fail to deliver written notice to Sellers of its election
to terminate this Agreement due to failure of this financing contingency, prior
to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Financing Period, this financing contingency
shall be deemed satisfied and waived by Buyer.
Due Diligence. Buyer shall have a due diligence period of sixty (60) days
following execution of this Agreement (the "Due Diligence Period") to conduct
the necessary due diligence, together with its lenders and their respective
Representatives and agents, to satisfy themselves that TDL, Inc. and TDLM will
attain the revenue and profitability that has been provided to Buyer in their
projections and that their respective businesses will not undergo any Material
Adverse Change in the future, plus, however, solely as to environmental matters
only such additional time as may be reasonably necessary to conduct the Phase I
and/or Phase II environmental investigation described in Section 7.01 herein.
In the event that Buyer shall fail to deliver written notice to Sellers of its
election to terminate this Agreement due to its dissatisfaction with the results
of its due diligence review, prior to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the Due
Diligence Period (or, with respect to environmental conditions only, prior to
five (5) business days after Buyer's receipt of the Phase I or, if applicable,
Phase II environmental site assessment), this due diligence contingency shall be
deemed satisfied and waived by Buyer.
Registration of Orbit Shares. Within a reasonable time following the Closing,
to be mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto, but in no event later than
nine (9) months thereafter, Buyer shall file with the SEC a registration
statement to register the Orbit Shares in accordance with the terms of the
Registration Rights Agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as
Exhibit 2.06(c) ("REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT").
Tax Matters.
Section 338(h)(10) Election. TDL, Inc., TDLM and each of the Sellers shall
join with Buyer in making an election under Code 338(h)(10) with respect to the
Share Purchase (a "SECTION 338(H)(10) ELECTION"). Sellers shall prepare for
Buyer's review and agreement a detailed schedule of Buyer's obligations under
Section 6.02 as a result of the Section 338(h)(10) Election. Sellers will
include any income, gain, loss, deduction, or other Tax item resulting from the
Section 338(h)(10) election on their Tax Returns to the extent required by
applicable Law. Buyer shall timely prepare and file tax forms 8023 and 8883.
Buyer shall be solely responsible for any and all payments owed by Sellers as a
result of the Section 338(h)(10) Election. Buyer's obligation hereunder shall
survive Closing.
S Corporation Status. TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers will not revoke TDL,
Inc.'s and TDLM's election to be taxed as an S corporation within the meaning of
Code 1361 and 1362. TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers will not take or allow
any action other than the sale of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's stock pursuant to this
Agreement that would result in the termination of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's status
as a validly electing S corporation with the meaning of Code 1361 and 1362.
Purchase Price Allocation. Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM and each of the Sellers
hereby agree that the Purchase Price will be allocated to the assets of TDL,
Inc. and TDLM for all purposes (including Tax and financial accounting) in a
manner consistent with Code 338 and 1060 and the regulations thereunder.
Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM and each of the Sellers shall file all Tax Returns
(including amended Tax Returns and claims for refunds) and information reports
in a manner consistent with such values.
Representations and Warranties of the Sellers
Except as disclosed (in accordance with Section 11.11 hereof) in the
disclosure schedules of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers attached hereto
(collectively, the "TDL DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE"), each of the Sellers, severally
and not jointly, to the best of their knowledge, represents and warrants to
Buyer on the date hereof and, except as may be otherwise disclosed to Buyer, on
the Closing Date as follows:
Ownership of Shares.
Such Seller is the sole owner, beneficially and of record, of such Shares
set forth opposite such Seller's name on Schedule 3.01 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule, free and clear of any Liens. At the Closing, such Seller will
transfer to Buyer good title to all such Shares, free and clear of any Liens.
Authority; Binding Effect.
Such Seller has the full authority and legal capacity to execute and
deliver this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which he is party and all
other certificates, agreements or other documents to be executed and delivered
by such Seller and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. This Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which such Seller is a
party have been duly executed and delivered by such Seller and this Agreement
and each of the Ancillary Documents to which such Seller is party is a legal,
valid and binding obligation of such Seller, enforceable against such Seller in
accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and
similar Laws affecting creditors' rights generally and to general principles of
equity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Buyer
acknowledges that TDL, Inc. and TDLM were each incorporated as Pennsylvania
"statutory close" corporations which would prohibit the transfer of the Shares
to Buyer but that Sellers shall terminate such statutory close status prior to
the Closing.
No Violations.
The execution, delivery and performance by such Seller of this Agreement
and any Ancillary Documents to which such Seller is party, and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, do not and will not (i)
conflict with, or result in the breach of, or constitute a default under, or
result in the termination, cancellation or acceleration (whether after the
giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) of any right or obligation of
such Seller under, any contract or agreement to which such Seller is a party or
to which any of its assets is subject or (ii) violate or result in a breach of,
or constitute a default under, any Law or judgment applicable to such Seller or
by which such Seller or any of its assets are bound or affected, except, in the
cases of clauses (i) and (ii), for any conflict, breach, default, termination,
cancellation, acceleration or violation which, individually or in the aggregate,
would not reasonably be expected to impair such Seller's ability to effect the
Share Purchase.
No Other Agreements to Purchase.
No Person (other than Buyer hereunder) has any written or oral agreement or
option or any right or privilege, whether by Law, pre-emptive or contractual,
capable of becoming an agreement or option for the purchase or acquisition from
such Seller of any of the Shares hereunder.
Consents and Approvals.
No Consent is required to be obtained by such Seller and no notice or
filing is required to be given by such Seller or made by such Seller with, any
Governmental Authority or other Person in connection with the execution,
delivery and performance by such Seller of this Agreement or any Ancillary
Documents to which he is party, nor are any Consents required under any
Contracts to which such Seller is a party or by which he is bound to give any
notice to, or obtain the Consent or approval of, any party to such Contract
relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Brokers and Finders.
There is no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which
has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of such Seller, or any
Affiliate of such Seller, who might be entitled to any fee or commission from
such Seller, or any Affiliate of such Seller, in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Investment Representations.
Such Seller is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501(a)
promulgated under the Securities Act, is acquiring the Orbit Shares for his own
account, with the present intention of holding such Orbit Shares for investment
and not with the present intention of participating, directly or indirectly, in
any resale or distribution of the Orbit Shares. Such Seller is not a "dealer"
of securities (as that term in defined in the Securities Act). Such Seller has
such Knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the transactions contemplated
under this Agreement. Such Seller's financial condition is such that it is able
to bear all economic risks of investment in the Orbit Shares, including a
complete loss of its investment therein. Buyer has provided such Seller with
adequate access to financial and other information concerning Buyer as
requested, and such Seller has had the opportunity to ask questions of and
receive answers from Buyer concerning the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and to obtain therefrom any additional information necessary to make
an informed decision regarding an investment in Buyer. Such Seller is aware that
the Orbit Shares are not registered under the Securities Act, and that neither
the Orbit Shares nor any interest therein may be sold, pledged, or otherwise
transferred unless such transaction or transactions in the Orbit Shares is or
are registered under the Securities Act or qualify for an exemption under the
Securities Act.
TDL Disclosure Schedule.
The TDL Disclosure Schedule referred to in this Article III contains
certain information regarding such Seller as indicated at various places in this
Agreement and is attached to and forms a part of this Agreement. Each such
Seller hereby represents and warrants that all information set forth in the TDL
Disclosure Schedule regarding such Seller is and will be true, correct and
complete in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and on the
Closing Date, does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to
make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading, and shall be deemed for all purposes of this Agreement to
constitute part of the representations and warranties under this Article III.
Each of the documents and other writings furnished to Buyer by such Seller
pursuant to Article III and each of the representations, warranties and
statements by such Seller in this Article III is true, correct and complete in
all material respects with respect to such Seller as of the date furnished and
does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading.
Representations and Warranties of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Management
Shareholders
Except as disclosed (in accordance with Section 11.11 hereof) in the TDL
Disclosure Schedule, each of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Management Shareholders,
severally and jointly, represents and warrants to Buyer on the date hereof and,
except as may be otherwise disclosed to Buyer, on the Closing Date as follows:
Organization and Qualification.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM is each a corporation duly organized, validly existing,
and in good standing under the Laws of its state of incorporation, formation or
organization, as the case may be. TDL, Inc. and TDLM each has all requisite
power and authority to own or lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted. The minute books
of TDL, Inc. and TDLM have been and will continue to be made available to Buyer
for inspection and accurately record therein all corporate actions taken by the
Boards of Directors of TDL, Inc. and TDLM and all actions taken by the TDL, Inc.
Shareholders and the TDLM Shareholders. Schedule4.01 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule sets forth, as to TDL, Inc. and TDLM, their respective places of
organization, principal places of business, jurisdictions in which they are
qualified to do business, and the businesses which they presently conduct and
which they contemplate conducting.
Corporate Power; Binding Effect.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM each has all requisite power and full legal right to
execute and deliver this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which it is a
party and all other certificates, agreements or other documents to be executed
and delivered by TDL, Inc. and TDLM, and to perform all of its obligations
hereunder in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. This Agreement and
the Ancillary Documents to which it is party and the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby have been duly approved and authorized by all requisite
corporate action on the part of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, and this Agreement and the
Ancillary Documents to which it is a party has been duly executed and delivered
by TDL, Inc. and TDLM and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of
each of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, enforceable against them in accordance with its
terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and similar Laws affecting
creditors rights generally and to general principles of equity. The execution,
delivery, and performance by TDL, Inc. and TDLM of this Agreement and the
Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation by TDL, Inc.
and TDLM of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will not result
(with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both) in any
conflict, violation, breach, or default, or the creation of any Lien, or (with
or without notice or the lapse of time or both) the termination, acceleration,
vesting, or modification of any right or obligation, under or in respect of (x)
the charter documents or by-laws of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, except with respect to
their "statutory close" status, as set forth in Section 3.02 hereof, which is
being terminated, (y) any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule, or regulation
binding on or applicable to TDL, Inc. or TDLM, or (z) any agreement, instrument,
Contract, lease, license, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or other obligation
to which TDL, Inc. or TDLM is a party or by which they are bound. The Share
Purchase has been approved by all corporate action required by the Laws of the
states of incorporation of TDL, Inc. and TDLM and their respective charter
documents and by-laws.
Foreign Qualification.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is qualified to do business a as a foreign
corporation in any jurisdiction.
Subsidiaries.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM has any Subsidiaries.
Capitalization.
The authorized and the outstanding capital stock and securities of TDL,
Inc. and TDLM are as set forth in Schedule4.05(a) of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule, and all such outstanding shares of capital stock and securities are
owned (of record and beneficially) by the persons and in the amounts there
indicated. All such outstanding shares of capital stock and securities are duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, and free and clear of
Liens.
Other than in connection with the Share Purchase, and except as set forth in
Schedule4.05(b) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, is
bound by, or has any obligation to grant or enter into, any (i) outstanding
subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, commitments, or agreements of any
character calling for it to issue, deliver, or sell, or cause to be issued,
delivered, or sold, any shares of its capital stock, any membership interests or
any other equity security, or any securities described in the following clause,
or (ii) securities convertible into, exchangeable for, or representing the right
to subscribe for, purchase, or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital
stock, any membership interests or any other equity security.
Other than in connection with the Share Purchase, and except as set forth in
Schedule4.05(c) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, (i)
has any outstanding obligations, contractual or otherwise, to repurchase,
redeem, or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock, membership interests
or other equity securities of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, (ii) is a party to or bound by,
or has Knowledge of, any agreement or instrument relating to the voting of any
of its securities, or (iii) is a party to or bound by any agreement or
instrument under which any person has the right to require it to effect, or to
include any securities held by such person in, any registration under the
Securities Act.
Financial Condition.
Financial Statements. TDL, Inc. and TDLM have delivered to Buyer unaudited
unconsolidated financial statements of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, including balance
sheets and the related statements of operations and retained earnings and
statements of cash flows for the two-year period ended December 31, 2003 and for
the six (6) month period ended June 30, 2004 (collectively, the "TDL FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS"). Richard A. Hetherington, in his capacity as Chief Executive
Officer of TDL, Inc. and also on behalf of TDLM, has reviewed the TDL Financial
Statements, and based on his Knowledge, believes that the TDL Financial
Statements do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of
the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with
respect to the periods covered by the TDL Financial Statements. The TDL
Financial Statements have been compiled by a certified public accountant and
fairly present the financial condition and the results of operations, retained
earnings, shareholders' equity and cash flows of TDL, Inc. and TDLM as at the
respective dates of and for the periods referred to therein, all in accordance
with GAAP. The TDL Financial Statements reflect the consistent application of
GAAP throughout the periods involved, except as disclosed in the notes to such
financial statements. Since December 31, 2003, there has been no change in TDL,
Inc.'s and TDLM's method of accounting for Tax purposes or any other purpose.
The TDL Financial Statements as of June 30, 2004 (the "CUT-OFF DATE") disclose
all Liabilities of TDL, Inc. and TDLM required to be disclosed therein under
GAAP and contain adequate reserves for Taxes and all other material accrued
Liabilities and there are no loss contingencies which are not adequately
provided for in the TDL Financial Statements. The TDL Financial Statements have
been prepared from and are in accordance with the accounting Books and Records
of TDL, Inc. and TDLM. TDL, Inc. and TDLM have delivered to Buyer copies of all
letters from TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's auditors to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's boards of
directors or the audit committee thereof during the thirty-six (36) months
preceding the execution of this Agreement, together with copies of all responses
thereto. Buyer acknowledges that it has reviewed and approved the reports of
the independent auditors with respect to the Financial Statements. Tulip has no
reason to believe its internal controls and procedures would prevent it from
complying with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, subject to Section
7.01 below under which Buyer's auditors will have access to Tulip's books and
records to confirm this representation.
Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable and trade receivables (collectively
defined as the "ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE") of TDL, Inc. and TDLM reflected in the TDL
Financial Statements are valid, bona fide existing claims for the aggregate
amounts thereof reflected in the TDL Financial Statements, net of the reserves
or allowances for doubtful receivables reflected in such Financial Statement or
thereafter in TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's books and records uniformly maintained in
accordance with the TDL Financial Statements, accounted for in accordance with
GAAP, and TDL knows of no reason as of the Closing Date that would make such
Accounts Receivable, taken as a whole, not collectible. This representation is
in no manner a representation as to the amount of Accounts Receivable which will
ultimately be collected.
Inventory. All Inventory has been acquired and maintained in accordance with
the regular business practices of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, consists of new and unused
items of a quality and quantity usable or saleable in the Ordinary Course of
Business, and is valued at reasonable amounts based on the normal valuation
policies of TDL, Inc. and TDLM at prices equal to the lower of cost or market
value on a first-in, first-out basis. All obsolete Inventory and/or Inventory
on hand that is not needed to fulfill present and/or anticipated orders has been
written off.
Accounts Payable. Schedule 4.06(c) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth a
true, correct and complete list of all accounts payable of TDL, Inc. and TDLM at
the date hereof, including amounts payable to trade creditors and other
short-term Liabilities commonly identified as accounts payable, which are, to
the best of their Knowledge, bona fide, valid and binding obligations of TDL,
Inc. or TDLM incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business on an arms-length
basis. Schedule 4.06(c) sets forth the dates upon which payment to each of the
listed items is due.
Absence of Certain Changes.
Since the Cut-Off Date, there has not been:
any (i) acquisition (by purchase, lease as lessee, license as licensee, or
otherwise) or disposition (by sale, lease as lessor, license as licensor, or
otherwise) by TDL, Inc. or TDLM, of any material properties or assets, or (ii)
other transaction by, or any agreement or commitment on the part of, TDL Inc. or
TDLM, other than in the Ordinary Course of Business that has not caused and is
not reasonably likely to cause, either in any case or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect;
any material change in the condition (financial or otherwise), properties,
assets, Liabilities, investments, revenues, expenses, income, operations,
business, or prospects of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, or in any of their respective
relationships with any suppliers, customers or other third parties with whom any
of them has financial, commercial or other business relationships, other than
changes in the Ordinary Course of Business that have not caused and cannot
reasonably be expected to cause, either in any case or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect;
any transaction or change in compensation by TDL, Inc. or TDLM, with any of
their respective stockholders, members, directors, officers or key employees,
other than the payment of compensation and reimbursement of reasonable employee
travel and other business expenses in accordance with existing employment
arrangements and usual past practices;
any damage, destruction, or loss, whether or not covered by insurance, that,
either in any case or in the aggregate, has caused, or could reasonably be
expected to cause, a Material Adverse Effect;
any declaration, setting aside, or payment of any dividend or any other
distribution (in cash, stock, and/or property or otherwise) in respect of any
shares of the capital stock, membership interests, or other securities of TDL,
Inc. or TDLM, except as disclosed in Schedule 4.07(e) of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule;
any issuance of any shares of the capital stock, membership interests or other
securities of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, or any direct or indirect redemption, purchase,
or other acquisition by TDL, Inc. or TDLM of any shares of their respective
capital stock, membership interests or other securities;
any change in the officers, directors, key employees or material independent
contractors of TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
any labor trouble or claim of unfair labor practices involving TDL, Inc. or
TDLM, any increase in the compensation or other benefits payable or to become
payable by TDL, Inc. or TDLM to any of their respective Affiliates, or to any of
their respective officers, employees, or independent contractors, or any bonus
payments or arrangements made to or with any of such officers, employees, or
independent contractors;
any forgiveness or cancellation of any debt or claim by TDL, Inc. or TDLM or any
waiver by TDL, Inc. or TDLM of any right of material value, other than
compromises of Accounts Receivable in the Ordinary Course of Business;
any incurrence or any payment, discharge, or satisfaction or default by TDL,
Inc. or TDLM of any material Indebtedness or any material obligations or
material Liabilities, whether absolute, accrued, contingent, or otherwise
(including without limitation Liabilities, as guarantor or otherwise, with
respect to obligations of others), and whether due or to become due, matured or
unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, other than that which are reflected or
reserved against in the TDL Financial Statements or incurred in the Ordinary
Course of Business that have not caused and cannot reasonably be expected to
cause, either in any case or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;
any incurrence, discharge, or satisfaction of any Lien (i) by TDL, Inc. or TDLM,
or (ii) on any of the capital stock, membership interests, other securities,
properties, or assets owned or leased by TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
any change in the financial or Tax accounting principles, practices, or methods
of TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
any agreement, understanding, or commitment by or on behalf of TDL, Inc. or
TDLM, whether in writing or otherwise, to do or permit any of the things
referred to in this Section 4.07;
any cancellation or notice of cancellation, or surrender of any policy of
insurance (which has not been cured by payment of premium, procurement of an
equivalent policy, or otherwise) relating to or affecting the assets or the
business of TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
write-down of the value of any Inventory of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, or write-off as
uncollectible of any notes or Accounts Receivable, or any portion thereof of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM in excess of the amount reserved therefor on the TDL Financial
Statements;
prepayments, advances or other deposits, made by customers of the business with
respect to products or services contracted for but not provided as of the
Closing Date or any other unearned income except with respect to Siemens MIP
which is currently in negotiation.
transaction not in the Ordinary Course of Business;
cancellation of any material orders from, or material Contracts with, customers
of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, that, singly or in the aggregate, has caused, or could
reasonably be expected to cause, a Material Adverse Effect;
any problems with key suppliers of TDL, Inc. or TDLM which would impair their
ability to fulfill their customers' orders, that, singly or in the aggregate,
has caused, or could reasonably be expected to cause, a Material Adverse Effect;
or
agreement or commitment, whether or not in writing, to do any of the
aforementioned.
Properties, Leases, Etc.
Title to Properties; Condition of Personal Properties. TDL, Inc. and TDLM
has (i) good and marketable title to all of the assets and properties owned by
it, including without limitation all assets and properties reflected in the TDL
Financial Statements free and clear of all Liens, (ii) valid title to the lessee
interest in all assets and properties leased by them as lessee, free and clear
of all Liens, and (iii) full right to hold and use all of its assets and
properties used in or necessary to its businesses and operations, in each case
all free and clear of all Liens, and in each case subject to applicable Laws and
the terms of any lease under which TDL, Inc. and TDLM leases such assets or
properties as lessee. All such assets and properties are in workable condition
and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and collectively are adequate and
sufficient to carry on the businesses of TDL, Inc. and TDLM as presently
conducted and as proposed to be conducted.
No Owned Real Properties. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, owns or has owned any real
property or any interest (other than a leasehold interest) in any real property.
Leased Properties. Schedule 4.08(c) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth a
complete and correct description of all leases of real or personal property
under which TDL, Inc. and TDLM is lessor or lessee. True, complete and correct
copies of all such leases and all amendments, supplements, and modifications
thereto, other than any personal property lease with an annual rent of less than
$10,000 and total remaining rental payments of less than $20,000, have been
delivered to Buyer. Each such lease is valid and enforceable in accordance with
its terms(subject to bankruptcy, insolvency and similar Laws affecting
creditor's rights generally and to general equitable principles), is in full
force and effect and, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, no event or condition
exists that constitutes, or after notice or lapse of time or both would
constitute, a default thereunder by TDL, Inc. or TDLM, as the case may be, or,
to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, any other party thereto. TDL, Inc. and
TDLM's leasehold interests are subject to no Lien, and TDL, Inc. and TDLM is in
quiet possession of the properties covered by their respective leases. TDL, Inc.
and TDLM have established adequate reserves which are reflected in the TDL
Financial Statements, for the anticipated costs of any property renovation and
repairs to TDL, Inc.'s or TDLM's leased Premises required to be performed or
paid for by it upon termination of any of its leases of real property. Each
lease is the entire agreement between TDL, Inc. or TDLM and lessor under such
lease, including all representations and warranties, and there are no other
agreements between TDL, Inc. or TDLM and such lessor of any kind. TDL, Inc. or
TDLM, as the case may be, has paid in full all obligations for brokerage
commissions and finders' fees incurred in entering into the leases. The
building and other improvements on the leased Premises are in good operating
condition and repair, and to the Knowledge of TDL, Inc. TDLM and the Management
Shareholders without structural or mechanical defects of any kind, and at
Closing will be in the same condition as they are now, reasonable wear and tear
excepted.
Pending Tax Proceedings. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.08(d) of the TDL
Disclosure Schedule, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, has retained anyone to file
notices of protest against, or to commence actions to review, real property Tax
assessments against the leased Premises, and is not aware that any such action
has been taken by or on behalf of any lessees under the leases. Schedule
4.08(d) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule contains (i) a list and description of
all actions taken by TDL, Inc. or TDLM to file notices of protest against, or to
commence actions to review, real property Tax assessments against the leased
Premises, and that status of all such Proceedings, and (ii) true and complete
copies of all agreements between TDL, Inc. or TDLM and their respective Tax
counsel relating to any such Proceedings.
Insurance Policies. TDL, Inc. and TDLM have furnished to Buyer an accurate
schedule of all insurance policies now affecting the leased Premises as set
forth in Schedule 4.08(e) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule. These policies are in
compliance with, and fulfill all of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's insurance obligations
under the leases and each of these policies permits any waiver of subrogation
contained in, or required by, the leases, and the only insurance policies
carried on the leased Premises are those set forth in Schedule 4.08(e) of the
TDL Disclosure Schedule.
Indebtedness.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.09 and Schedule 4.06(c) of the TDL
Disclosure Schedule and disclosed in the TDL Financial Statements, immediately
after the Closing, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, will have any Indebtedness
outstanding. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is in default with respect to any
outstanding Indebtedness or any instrument or agreement relating thereto, and no
such Indebtedness or any instrument or agreement relating thereto purports to
limit the issuance of any securities by TDL, Inc. or TDLM or the operation of
its business or the business of its Subsidiaries. Complete and correct copies of
all instruments and agreements (including all amendments, supplements, waivers,
and consents) relating to any Indebtedness of TDL, Inc. and TDLM have been
furnished to Buyer.
Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.10 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule or
except to the extent reflected or reserved in the TDL Financial Statements, or
incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business since the Cut-Off Date, neither TDL,
Inc. nor TDLM, has any material Liabilities or obligations of any nature,
whether accrued, absolute, contingent, or otherwise (including, without
limitation, Liabilities as guarantor or otherwise with respect to obligations of
others) and whether due or to become due.
Tax Matters.
Filing of Tax Returns and Payment of Taxes. Except as set forth in
Schedule 4.11 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, TDL, Inc. and TDLM has timely
filed all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, each such Tax Return has been
prepared in compliance with all applicable Laws and regulations, and all such
Tax Returns are true and accurate in all respects. All Taxes due and payable by
TDL, Inc. and TDLM have been paid, and TDL, Inc. and TDLM will not be liable for
any additional Taxes in respect of any Taxable period ending on or before the
Closing Date in an amount that exceeds the corresponding reserve therefor, if
any, reflected in the accounting records of TDL, Inc. and TDLM as of the Closing
Date. No claim has ever been made by a Taxing authority in a jurisdiction where
TDL, Inc. or TDLM does not pay Tax or file Tax Returns that TDL, Inc. or TDLM is
or may be subject to Taxes assessed by such jurisdiction. There are no Liens for
Taxes (other than current Taxes not yet due and payable) on the assets of TDL,
Inc. or TDLM.
Audit History, Extensions, Etc. There is no action, suit, Taxing authority
Proceeding, or audit with respect to any Tax now in progress, pending, or to the
best of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, threatened, against or with respect to
TDL, Inc. or TDLM. No deficiency or proposed adjustment in respect of Taxes that
has not been settled or otherwise resolved has been asserted or assessed by any
Taxing authority against TDL, Inc. or TDLM. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, has
consented to extend the time in which any Tax may be assessed or collected by
any Taxing authority. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, has requested or been granted
an extension of the time for filing any Tax Return to a date on or after the
Closing Date.
Membership in Affiliated Groups, Etc. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, has ever been
a member of any Affiliated Group, or filed or been included in a combined,
consolidated, or unitary Tax Return other than a consolidated Tax return with
respect to TDL, Inc. and TDLM. Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, is a party to or
bound by any Tax sharing or allocation agreement or has any current or potential
contractual obligation to indemnify any other person with respect to Taxes.
Withholding Taxes. TDL, Inc. and TDLM has withheld and paid all Taxes required
to have been withheld and paid by it in connection with amounts paid or owing to
any employee, creditor, independent contractor, or other Person.
Amending Tax Returns. Following Closing, no Tax Returns with respect to TDL,
Inc. or TDLM shall be amended without the prior written consent of the TDL, Inc.
Shareholders or the TDLM Shareholders, as the case may be, if such amendments
could result in liability to such Sellers.
Litigation and Claims.
No litigation, arbitration, action, suit, claim, demand, Proceeding or
investigation (whether conducted by or before any judicial or regulatory body,
arbitrator, commission or other person) is pending or, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's
Knowledge, threatened, against TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
Safety, Zoning, Real Estate and Environmental Matters.
To their Knowledge, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is or has been in violation
of any applicable statute, Law, or regulation relating to occupational health or
safety, other than those the violation of which would not be reasonably likely
to, either in any case or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, and
no charge, complaint, action, suit, Proceeding, hearing, investigation, claim,
demand, or written notice has been filed or commenced against or received by
TDL, Inc. or TDLM alleging any failure by TDL, Inc. or TDLM to comply with any
such statute, Law, or regulation, nor is there any basis therefor known to TDL,
Inc. or TDLM.
To their Knowledge, none of the real properties presently owned, leased, or
operated by TDL, Inc. or TDLM nor any leasehold improvements thereto, nor any
business conducted by TDL, Inc. or TDLM thereon, is in violation of any
applicable governmental requirements in respect of the use, occupation and
construction thereof, including but not limited to environmental, zoning,
platting and other land use requirements, and neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM has
received written notice of, and neither has Knowledge of, any violations or
investigations relating thereto. Any written notice of violations thereof which
shall be received by TDL, Inc. or TDLM before Closing, whether now noted or
issued, shall be cured by TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM so that the Premises shall be
conveyed free of the same at Closing. In the event that the same shall not be
capable of cure prior to Closing, it shall not constitute a default hereunder
and the parties shall mutually agree to postpone Closing or to escrow funds for
such cure.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM has received any written notice that it is presently,
or has been, in violation of any judgment, decree, order, statute, Law, permit,
license, rule, or regulation pertaining to environmental matters, including
without limitation, those arising under any Environmental Laws, other than those
the violation of which would not be reasonably likely to, either in any case or
in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM, currently possess, currently is in compliance with, and, to
TDL, Inc. TDLM, and each Management Shareholder's Knowledge in the past has
substantially complied, in all respects with the terms of all Environmental
Permits and other approvals necessary to operate the business, and any
application for renewals of said permits has been filed in a timely fashion. A
list of all such Environmental Permits is set forth in Schedule 4.13(d).
To the Knowledge of TDL, Inc., TDLM, or either of the Management Shareholders,
there are no Environmental Permits needed by TDL, Inc. or TDLM, or that is
required by any Environmental Law in order to operate the business as currently
operated by TDL Inc. or TDLM.
(i) Hazardous Substances. To their Knowledge, neither TDL, Inc. nor
TDLM has been affected by the presence of, there is not presently, nor has TDL,
Inc. or TDLM used any (other than as may be used in the ordinary course of their
business), or received any written notice of violation for the use or misuse of
any, Hazardous Substances which are reasonably likely to be a detriment to the
Premises or in violation of any local, state or federal Law or regulation, and
there are no potentially hazardous Environmental Conditions which are reasonably
likely to affect the Premises, except with respect to the Premises being listed
on the EPA FINDS list for the air program, which report by Environmental
Appraisers Incorporated has been provided to Buyer. Without in any way limiting
the generality of the foregoing provision, TDL, Inc. and TDLM specifically
represent and warrant that all prior uses of the Premises or any part of the
Premises known to TDL, Inc. or TDLM are listed in Schedule 4.13(d)(i) of the TDL
Disclosure Schedule; neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, nor to their Knowledge any
other user or occupant of any part of the Premises known to TDL, Inc. or TDLM
have ever been cited for violating any federal, state or local Environmental Law
or regulation with respect to operations or activities on or about the Premises;
and all reports, test results, and other documents in the possession of TDL,
Inc. or TDLM relating to the presence or absence of Hazardous Substances on or
about the Premises are being delivered to Buyer concurrently herewith.
(ii) Soil Conditions; Flood and Mud Slide Hazard; Wetlands. To their
Knowledge, there is no soil condition adversely affecting the Premises, except
with respect to an area in the northeast section of the building, approximately
2 feet by 2 feet, which is not covered by concrete and may be stained with
varnish, which report by Environmental Appraisers Incorporated has been provided
to Buyer. To their Knowledge, the Premises are not in an area identified by any
agency or department of the federal, state or local government as having
specific flood or mud-slide hazards, or as containing wetlands, endangered
species or any other protected Environmental Condition which is reasonably
likely to impair the current use of the Premises, and TDL, Inc. and TDLM do not
know of any state of facts which is reasonably likely to cause any portion of
the Premises to be designated as containing any such wetlands, endangered
species or other protected Environmental Condition. To their Knowledge, no
portion of the Premises is or is reasonably likely to be designated as a
"wetland" as defined by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the
Premises, except with respect to the opinion provided in the report from
Environmental Appraisers Incorporated, which has been provided to Buyer.
(iii) Buried Tanks. To their Knowledge, there are no underground storage
tanks on the Premises, nor have any underground storage tanks been removed from
the Premises.
(iv) Obligations. There are no obligations, commitments or agreements in
connection with their lease and occupancy of the Premises which will be binding
upon Buyer after Closing, except for those which have been approved by Buyer and
are listed in Schedule 4.13(d)(iv) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule.
(v) Absence of Moratorium. To their Knowledge, no moratorium, statute,
order, regulation, ordinance, legislation, judgment, ruling or decree of any
court or governmental agency has been enacted, adopted, issued, entered or
pending, or is in effect, which is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse
Effect to the Premises.
(vi) Easements and Declarations. There are no easements, declarations or
other similar agreements affecting the Premises or any portion thereof, other
than those which have been approved by Buyer and are listed in Schedule
4.13(d)(vi) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule.
(vii) Condemnation. There is no condemnation Proceeding affecting the
Premises or any portion thereof, currently pending nor, to TDL, Inc.'s and
TDLM's Knowledge, is any such Proceeding threatened.
(viii) Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. There is no material default
or breach by TDL, Inc. or TDLM under any covenants, conditions, restrictions,
rights-of-way, or easements which may affect the Premises or any portion
thereof. Gas, electric power, sanitary and storm sewer and water facilities,
and all other utilities necessary for the current use and operation of the
Premises are available in quantities satisfactory to service the Premises. To
their Knowledge, no condition exists which is reasonably likely to result in the
termination or impairment of access to the Premises or discontinuation of
necessary sewer, water, electric, gas, telephone or other utilities.
(ix) Work Performed. No work has been performed or is in progress at, and
no materials have been furnished to, the Premises on behalf of TDL, Inc. or TDLM
that have not been paid for or will not be paid for in full by TDL, Inc. or TDLM
prior to the Closing Date. No special or general assessments have been levied,
or to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, threatened, against all or any part of
the Premises, except as set forth in Schedule 4.13(g) of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule.
(x) Access. The streets, roads, highways and avenues in front of or
adjoining any part of the Premises have been dedicated to and accepted by the
proper Governmental Authority and such Governmental Authority has the
responsibility to maintain such streets, road, highways and avenues.
(xi) Zoning. The current use on the Premises is presently permitted as a
nonconforming use pursuant to a decision by the Zoning Hearing Board of Lower
Milford Township dated May 5, 1996, [a copy of which has been provided to Buyer.
Material Contracts.
Except for the Contracts, agreements and other arrangements set forth in
Schedule 4.14 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, and Contracts, agreements, or
other arrangements that have been fully performed and with respect to which
neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM has any further obligations or Liabilities, neither
TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is a party to, or otherwise bound by, (i) any Contract,
agreement, instrument, or commitment that is reasonably likely to affect TDL,
Inc.'s or TDLM's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or
(ii) any other material agreement, instrument, or commitment, including without
limitation any:
agreement for the purchase, sale, lease, or license by or from it of
services, products, or assets, requiring total payments by or to it in excess of
$10,000 in any instance, or entered into other than in the Ordinary Course of
Business;
agreement requiring it to purchase all or substantially all of its requirements
for a particular product or service from a particular supplier or suppliers, or
requiring it to supply all of a particular customer's or customers' requirements
for a certain service or product;
agreement or other commitment pursuant to which it has agreed to indemnify or
hold harmless any other Person, other than agreements with respect to the
purchase, sale, lease or license from it of services, products or assets in the
Ordinary Course of Business;
(i) employment agreement providing for annual payments equal to or in excess of
$100,000 per annum and/or with a term greater than one (1) year, (ii) consulting
agreement providing for annual payments equal to or in excess of $100,000 per
annum and/or with a term greater than one (1) year, or (iii) agreement providing
for severance payments or other additional rights or benefits (whether or not
optional) in the event of the sale or other change in control of it;
agreement with any current or former Affiliate, shareholder, member, officer,
director, employee, or consultant or with any Person in which any such Affiliate
has an interest;
joint venture, partnership or teaming agreement;
agreement with any domestic or foreign government or agency or executive office
thereof or any subcontract between it and any third party relating to a Contract
between such third party and any domestic or foreign government or agency or
executive office thereof;
agreement imposing non-competition or exclusive dealing obligations on it;
agreement with respect to the confidentiality of TDL, Inc.'s or TDLM's
Proprietary Information, and the assignment to TDL, Inc. or TDLM of any and all
rights employees of TDL, Inc. or TDLM respectively, might have to acquire with
respect to technology, inventions, developments, etc., developed in connection
with this employment with TDL, Inc. or TDLM respectively;
agreement, the performance of which is reasonably likely to result in a loss to
TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
the lease of real or personal property as lessor or lessee or sublessor or
sublessee;
distribution, dealer, agency, or financing agreements or arrangements (including
without limitation, letters of credit) not terminable within thirty (30) days or
less without obligation on the part of TDL, Inc. or TDLM; and
non-competition, confidential information or similar agreements.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM have delivered or caused to be delivered to Buyer correct and
complete copies (or written summaries of the material terms of oral agreements
or understandings) of each agreement, instrument, and commitment listed in
Schedule 4.14 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, each as amended to date. Each such
agreement, instrument, and commitment is a valid, binding and enforceable
obligation of TDL, Inc. or TDLM which is a party thereto, and, to TDL, Inc.'s
and TDLM's Knowledge, of the other party or parties thereto, (subject in all
events to bankruptcy, insolvency or Similar Laws affecting creditor's rights
generally and to general equitable principles) and is in full force and effect.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is, nor to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, is any
other party thereto, (nor is TDL, Inc. or TDLM considered by any other party
thereto to be) in breach of or noncompliance with any term of any such
agreement, instrument, or commitment (nor to their Knowledge is there any basis
for any of the foregoing), except for any breaches or non-compliances that
singly or in the aggregate would not be reasonably likely to have a Material
Adverse Effect. Other than in the Ordinary Course of Business, no claim, change
order, request for equitable adjustment, or request for contract price or
schedule adjustment, between TDL, Inc. or TDLM and any supplier, customer or any
other person, relating to any agreement, instrument, or commitment listed in
Schedule 4.14 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule is pending or, to TDL, Inc.'s and
TDLM's Knowledge, threatened, nor to their Knowledge is there any basis for any
of the foregoing. No agreement, instrument, or commitment listed in Schedule
4.14 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, (i) includes or incorporates any provision,
the effect of which is reasonably likely to enlarge or accelerate any of the
obligations of TDL, Inc. or TDLM or to give additional rights to any other
party thereto, (ii) will terminate, lapse, or (iii) in any other way be
affected, by reason of the Share Purchase, the effect of which is reasonably
likely to have a Material Adverse Effect on TDL, Inc. or TDLM, either
individually or in the aggregate.
Tangible Property.
Schedule 4.15 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and
complete list of all fixtures, machinery, equipment and any other tangible
property of TDL, Inc. or TDLM attached or appurtenant to, or used in connection
with, their respective business ("PERSONAL PROPERTY"), including a description
of each item, whether it is owned or leased, the location and serial number, if
any, the gross book value of each item, and to the extent available, accumulated
depreciation, if any, with respect thereto (except to the extent such
information is provided on other Schedules to this Agreement). Each owned item
is owned by TDL, Inc. or TDLM free of any Liens or encumbrances, except for
Permitted Liens. Each item of Personal Property is in working condition and
repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted, none of such items has any material
defects or is in need of immediate maintenance or repairs, except for ordinary
routine maintenance and repairs which are not material in nature or cost, and
all of the items listed are adequate for the uses to which they are being put.
Title to Assets; Permitted Liens.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM have good and marketable title to all of their assets
(except real and other properties and assets held pursuant to leases or licenses
described in Schedules 4.08(c), 4.14, 4.15 and 4.19 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule), free and clear of all Liens, except such Permitted Liens as are
specified in Schedule 4.16 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule.
Employees; Labor Relations; Benefit Plans.
Employees. Schedule 4.17(a) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth the
name, employment relationship, present compensation arrangement and other
material terms of employment or engagement of each director, officer, employee
and consultant of TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
Labor Relations. TDL, Inc. and TDLM each is in substantial compliance with all
applicable federal and state laws respecting employment and employment
practices, terms and conditions of employment, wages and hours, and
nondiscrimination in employment, other than those the violation of which would
not, either alone or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, and
neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM is engaged in any unfair labor practice. To the best
of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, there is no charge pending or threatened
against or with respect to TDL, Inc. or TDLM before any court or agency,
alleging unlawful discrimination in employment practices, and there is no charge
of or Proceeding with regard to any unfair labor practice against TDL, Inc. or
TDLM pending before the National Labor Relations Board. There is no labor
strike, known dispute, slow-down, or work stoppage pending or, to TDL, Inc.'s
and TDLM's Knowledge, threatened against or involving TDL, Inc. or TDLM. None of
the employees of TDL, Inc. or TDLM is covered by any collective bargaining
agreement, and, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's knowledge, no such collective
bargaining agreement is currently being negotiated. No one has petitioned and,
to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, no one is now petitioning, for union
representation of any employees of TDL, Inc. or TDLM. Neither TDL, Inc. nor
TDLM has experienced any work stoppage.
Benefit Plans.
(i) Identification of Plans. Except for the arrangements set forth in
Schedule 4.17(c) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM,
maintains or contributes to any pension, profit-sharing, deferred compensation,
bonus, stock option, share appreciation right, severance, group or individual
health, dental, medical, life insurance, survivor benefit, or similar plan,
policy or arrangement, whether formal or informal, for the benefit of any
director, member, officer, consultant, or employee of any of them, whether
active or terminated; nor have any of them ever maintained or contributed to any
such plan, policy, or arrangement that was subject to ERISA. Each of the
arrangements set forth in Schedule 4.17(c) of the TDL Disclosure Schedule is
herein referred to as an "EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN."
(ii) Compliance with Terms and Law. Each Employee Benefit Plan is and has
been maintained and operated in compliance, in all material respects, with the
terms of such plan and with the applicable requirements prescribed (whether as a
matter of substantive Law or as necessary to secure favorable Tax treatment) by
any and all statutes, governmental, or court orders, or governmental rules or
regulations in effect from time to time, including but not limited to, ERISA and
the Code. Each Employee Benefit Plan that is intended to qualify under Section
401(a) of the Code is so qualified.
(iii) Absence of Certain Events and Arrangements.
(A) There is no pending or, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, threatened,
legal action, Proceeding, or investigation, other than routine claims for
benefits, concerning any Employee Benefit Plan, or any fiduciary or service
provider thereof and, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, there is no basis for
any such legal action or Proceeding.
(B) To TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge Employee Benefit Plan, nor any party
in interest in respect thereof, has engaged in a prohibited transaction that
could subject TDL, Inc. or TDLM, directly or indirectly, to Liability under
Sections 409 or 502(i) of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
(C) No communication, report or disclosure has been made by TDL, Inc. or
TDLM that, at the time made, did not accurately reflect the terms and operations
of any Employee Benefit Plan.
(D) No Employee Benefit Plan requires TDL, Inc. and TDLM to provide welfare
benefits subsequent to termination of employment to employees or their
beneficiaries (except to the extent required by applicable state insurance laws,
the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) and Title I,
Part 6 of ERISA).
(E) Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM has undertaken to maintain any Employee
Benefit Plan for any specific period of time and each such plan is terminable at
the sole discretion of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, as the case may be, subject only to
such constraints as may be imposed by applicable Law.
(F) No Employee Benefit Plan is maintained pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement or, is or has been subject to the minimum funding
requirements of Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code.
(iv) Funding of Certain Plans. With respect to each Employee Benefit Plan
for which a separate fund of assets is or is required to be maintained, full
payment has been made of all amounts that, under the terms of each such plan,
TDL, Inc. and TDLM are required to have paid as contributions to that plan as of
the end of such plan's most recently ended year, and through the Closing hereof.
Potential Conflicts of Interest.
Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.18 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule,
neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM nor any of their respective officers, members,
directors, shareholders or employees, (i) owns, directly or indirectly, any
interest (with the exception of passive holdings for investment purposes of not
more than 2% of the securities of any publicly held and traded company) in, or
is an officer, director, member, employee or consultant of, any Person that is a
competitor, lessor, lessee, customer or supplier of TDL, Inc. or TDLM; (ii)
owns, directly or indirectly, any interest in any tangible or intangible
property used in or necessary to the business of TDL, Inc. or TDLM; (iii) to
TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, has any cause of action or other claim
whatsoever against TDL, Inc. or TDLM, except for claims in the Ordinary Course
of Business, such as for accrued vacation pay, accrued benefits under employee
benefit plans, and similar matters and agreements; or (iv) owes any amount to
TDL, Inc. or TDLM other than loans between TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
Patents, Trademarks, Business Name.
Schedule 4.19 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule lists all patents, patent
applications, trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, copyrights, and
licenses used in or necessary to TDL, Inc.'s, or TDLM's business (other than for
software programs that have not been customized for its use), as now being
conducted or as proposed to be conducted (collectively, and together with any
technology, know-how, trade secrets, processes, formulas, and techniques used in
or necessary to TDL, Inc. or TDLM's business, "PROPRIETARY INFORMATION"). Except
as disclosed in Schedule 4.19 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule, TDL, Inc., and/or
TDLM own, or are licensed or otherwise have the full and unrestricted exclusive
right to use, without the payment of royalties or other further consideration,
all Proprietary Information, and no other intellectual property rights,
privileges, licenses, contracts, or other agreements, instruments, or evidences
of interests are necessary to or used in the conduct of their respective
businesses.
Each instance where TDL, Inc. or TDLM's rights to Proprietary Information arise
under a license or similar agreements (other than for software programs that
have not been customized for its use) is set forth in Schedule 4.19 of the TDL
Disclosure Schedule and such rights are licensed exclusively to such entity
except as set forth in Schedule 4.19 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule. No other
person has an interest in, other than the licensor with respect to licensed
Proprietary Information, or right or license to use, other than the licensor
after the expiration of the license with respect to licensed Proprietary
Information, any of the Proprietary Information. To the best of TDL, Inc.'s and
TDLM's Knowledge, none of the Proprietary Information is being infringed by
others, or is subject to any outstanding order, decree, judgment, or
stipulation. No litigation (or other Proceedings in or before any court or other
governmental, adjudicatory, arbitral, or administrative body) relating to the
Proprietary Information is pending (other than litigation against the licensor
of any Proprietary Information licensed to TDL, Inc. or TDLM with respect to
which TDL, Inc. or TDLM has no Knowledge) or, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's
Knowledge, threatened, nor, to the best of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, is
there any basis for any such litigation or Proceeding. TDL, Inc. and TDLM
maintain adequate and sufficient security measures for the preservation of the
secrecy and proprietary nature of the Proprietary Information consistent with
the practice in its industry.
To the best of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge: (i) neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM
nor any of their respective employees, has infringed or made unlawful use of, or
is, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, infringing or making unlawful use of,
any proprietary or confidential information of any Person, including without
limitation any former employer of any past or present employee or consultant of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM; and (ii) the activities of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's respective
employees in connection with their employment do not violate any agreements or
arrangements that any such employees or consultants have with any former
employer or any other Person. No litigation (or other Proceedings in or before
any court or other governmental, adjudicatory, arbitral, or administrative body)
charging TDL, Inc. or TDLM with infringement or unlawful use of any patent,
trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right is pending or, to TDL, Inc.'s
and TDLM's Knowledge, threatened, nor to their Knowledge is there any basis for
any such litigation or Proceeding.
To the best of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, no officer, director, member,
employee, or consultant of TDL, Inc. or TDLM is presently obligated under or
bound by any agreement or instrument, or any judgment, decree, or order of any
court of administrative agency, that (i) conflicts or is reasonably likely to
conflict with his or her agreements and obligations to use his best efforts to
promote the interests of TDL, Inc. or TDLM (ii) conflicts or is reasonably
likely to conflict with the business or operations of TDL, Inc. or TDLM as
presently conducted or as presently proposed to be conducted, or (iii) restricts
or is reasonably likely to restrict the use or disclosure of any information
that is necessary to the business of TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
Insurance.
Schedule 4.20 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule lists the policies of theft,
fire, liability, worker's compensation, life, property and casualty, directors'
and officers', medical malpractice, and other insurance owned or held by TDL,
Inc. and TDLM, and the basis on which such policies provide coverage (i.e., an
occurrence or claims-made basis). All such policies are, and at all times since
the respective dates set forth in Schedule 4.20 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule,
have been, in full force and effect, are sufficient for compliance in all
respects by TDL, Inc. and TDLM with all requirements of Law and of all
agreements to which it is a party, and provide that they will remain in full
force and effect through the respective dates set forth in Schedule 4.20 of the
TDL Disclosure Schedule, and will not terminate or lapse or otherwise be
affected in any way by reason of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Governmental and Other Third-Party Consents.
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 4.21 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule, no Consent, approval, or authorization of, or registration,
designation, declaration, or filing with, any Governmental Authority, federal or
other, or any other Person is required on the part of TDL, Inc. or TDLM in
connection with TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's execution, delivery, or performance of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, or TDL, Inc.
and TDLM's consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or
the continued conduct of the present business of TDL, Inc. and TDLM after the
Closing Date; nor are any Consents required under any Contracts to which TDL,
Inc. or TDLM is a party or by which it is bound to give any notice to, or obtain
the Consent or approval of, any party to such Contract relating to the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Employment of Officers.
Schedule 4.22 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth those persons who
served as chief executive officer during TDL, Inc. and TDLM's last fiscal year
and each of TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's other executive officers who earned (or
accrued) compensation in excess of $100,000 during the last fiscal year.
Compliance with Other Instruments, Laws, Etc.
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 4.23 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule, TDL, Inc. and TDLM, to the best of their knowledge, have complied
with, and is in compliance with, (i) all Laws, statutes, governmental
regulations, judicial or administrative tribunal orders, judgments, writs,
injunctions, decrees, and similar commands applicable to it and its business,
and all unwaived terms and provisions of all Contracts, agreements, instruments,
and commitments to which it is a party or to which it or any of its assets or
properties is subject, except for any non-compliances that, both individually
and in the aggregate, have not had and could not reasonably be expected to have
a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) its charter documents and by-laws, or
certificate of formation or organization and operating agreement, as the case
may be, each as amended to date. To the best of their knowledge, neither TDL,
Inc. nor TDLM, has committed, been charged with, or, to TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's
Knowledge, been under investigation with respect to, nor does there exist, any
violation by TDL, Inc. or TDLM of any provision of any federal, state or local
Law or administrative regulation, except for any violations that, both singly or
in the aggregate, have not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect. TDL, Inc. and TDLM have and maintain, and Schedule
4.23 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and correct list of,
all such licenses, Permits, and other authorizations from all such Governmental
Authorities as are legally required for the conduct of its business or in
connection with the ownership or use of its properties, except for any such
licenses, permits, and other authorizations, the failure to obtain or maintain
which in effect, both singly or in the aggregate, has not had and could not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and all of which
(except as specifically described in Schedule 4.23 of the TDL Disclosure
Schedule) are in full force and effect in all material respects, and true and
complete copies of all of which have been delivered to Buyer.
Compliance with Securities Laws.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, nor anyone acting on behalf of any of them,
will hereafter offer to sell, solicit offers to buy, or sell any securities of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM so as to subject the offer, issuance, and sale of the Orbit
Shares to the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
Questionable Payments.
Neither TDL, Inc. nor TDLM, has taken any action which would cause it to be
in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or any
rules or regulations thereunder. To TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's Knowledge, there is
not now, and there has never been, any employment by TDL, Inc. or TDLM of, or
beneficial ownership in TDL, Inc. or TDLM by, any governmental or political
official in any country in the world.
Brokers.
No finder, broker, agent, or other intermediary has acted for or on behalf
of TDL, Inc. or TDLM in connection with the negotiation or consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and no fee will be payable by TDL, Inc. or
TDLM to any such person in connection with such transactions.
TDLDisclosure Schedule.
The TDL Disclosure Schedule referred to in this Article IV contains certain
information regarding TDL, Inc. and TDLM as indicated at various places in this
Agreement and is attached to and forms a part of this Agreement. All
information set forth in the TDL Disclosure Schedule is true, correct and
complete in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement, does not
omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading, and shall be deemed for all purposes of this Agreement to constitute
part of the representations and warranties under this Article IV. Each of the
documents and other writings furnished to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement and
each of the representations, warranties and statements by TDL, Inc. and TDLM in
this Article IV of the Agreement is true, correct and complete in all material
respects as of the date furnished and does not omit to state any material fact
necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading. There is no fact or circumstance
relating specifically to the business or condition of TDL, Inc. or TDLM other
than such facts and circumstances as are generally understood to affect the
industry of TDL, Inc. or TDLM that could reasonably be expected to result in a
Material Adverse Effect that is not disclosed in the TDL Disclosure Schedule.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the business
of TDL, Inc and TDLM is highly volatile and unpredictable and that there is no
guaranty with respect to future performance or financial condition of TDL, Inc.
and TDLM.
Representations and Warranties of Buyer
Except as disclosed (in accordance with Section 11.11) in the disclosure
schedules of Buyer, (the "ORBIT DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE"), Buyer represents and
warrants to Sellers, TDL, Inc. and TDLM on the date hereof and on the Closing
Date as follows:
Organization and Standing.
Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
The minute books of Buyer accurately reflect all material corporate action of
its shareholders and board of directors (including committees) through the date
of this Agreement.
Prior to the execution of this Agreement, Buyer has made available to Sellers
true and correct copies of the certificate of incorporation and the By-laws of
Buyer, as in effect on the date hereof.
Corporate Power.
Buyer has all requisite corporate power and full legal right and authority
to enter into and deliver this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which it is
a party and all other certificates, agreements or other documents to be executed
and delivered by Buyer, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby
and thereby, and to perform all of its obligations in accordance with the terms
hereof and thereof.
Authorization; Binding Effect.
The execution and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement and the Ancillary
Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation by Buyer of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and the performance by Buyer of
its obligations hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement and the
Ancillary Documents to which it is a party have been duly executed and delivered
by Buyer and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
Capitalization.
The authorized capital stock of Buyer consists of 10,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share. As of November 26, 2004, the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Buyer consists of (i) 3,009,284 shares of Common
Stock, (ii) 936,721 Shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise
of all options granted under Buyer's stock option plans and (iii) 62,500 shares
of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of outstanding warrants. All
such shares of Buyer are duly authorized, those shares described in clause (i)
above are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and those shares
described in clauses (ii) and (iii) above, when so issued, will be validly
issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
Except as set forth in Schedule 5.04(b) of the Orbit Disclosure Schedule, Buyer
does not have outstanding any capital stock or securities convertible into or
exchangeable for any shares of capital stock, and there are no options, warrants
or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character to
which Buyer is a party or otherwise obligating Buyer to issue or sell, entitling
any person to acquire from Buyer , and Buyer is not a party to any agreement,
arrangement or commitment obligating it to repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire, any shares of its capital stock or securities convertible into or
exchangeable for any of its capital stock.
Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as set forth in Schedule 5.04(c) of
the Orbit Disclosure Schedule, Buyer has not granted any registration rights
with respect to any shares of its capital stock to any third party.
Subsidiaries.
Schedule 5.05 of the Orbit Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all
Subsidiaries of Buyer, showing, as to each such Subsidiary, the jurisdiction of
its organization, the number of shares or other equity or ownership interests of
each class of its capital stock authorized and the amount of each class
outstanding, and the percentage of the outstanding shares or other equity or
ownership interests of each such class owned, directly or indirectly, by Buyer.
On the date hereof, except as and to the extent set forth in Schedule 5.05 of
the Orbit Disclosure Schedule, (i) all the outstanding stock or other equity or
ownership interest of each Subsidiary of Buyer, owned directly or indirectly by
Buyer as shown on Schedule 5.05 of the Orbit Disclosure Schedule, is owned free
and clear of all Liens and encumbrances and is duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable, and (ii) there are no options, warrants or other
rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character to which any
Subsidiary of Buyer is a party or otherwise obligating any Subsidiary of Buyer
to issue or sell, or entitling any person to acquire from any Subsidiary of
Buyer, and no Subsidiary of Buyer is a party or otherwise obligating any
Subsidiary of Buyer to issue or sell, or entitling any person to acquire from
any Subsidiary of Buyer, and no Subsidiary of Buyer is a party to any agreement,
arrangement or commitment obligating it to repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire, any shares of the capital stock or any securities convertible into or
exchangeable for the capital stock of any such Subsidiary.
Authority to Conduct Business.
Buyer and its Subsidiaries have all requisite corporate power and authority
necessary or advisable to own or hold their respective properties and conduct
their respective businesses and hold all material licenses, permits and other
required authorizations and approvals from Governmental Authorities and have
made all material registrations and given all notifications required under
federal, state or local Law that are necessary or advisable for the conduct of
their respective businesses.
No Violation.
Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.07 of the Orbit Disclosure Schedule,
Buyer and each of its subsidiaries is in substantial compliance with all
statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, judgments, orders, decrees,
directives, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses and other
governmental authorizations or approvals applicable to Buyer or any of its
properties. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
Ancillary Documents to which it is a party and the consummation by Buyer of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (i) result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or
both) a default or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or
acceleration under, or result in the creation of any Lien or encumbrance on or
against any of the properties of Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to
any of the terms or conditions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license,
agreement or other instrument or obligation to which Buyer or any of its
Subsidiaries is a party or by which any of them or any of their properties or
assets may be bound, (ii) violate the charter documents or by-laws of Buyer or
any of its Subsidiaries, (iii) violate any statute, Law, rule, regulation, writ,
injunction, judgment, order or decree of any Governmental Authority, binding on
Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their properties or assets, or (iv)
result in or give rise (whether upon demand by the holder of any such securities
or by the terms of any such security) to the issuance of any additional capital
stock of Buyer or accelerate or alter the conversion rights of any holder of any
securities exercisable into or convertible for shares of capital stock of Buyer.
Litigation.
Other than as set forth in Buyer's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December
31, 2003 and Buyer's Form 8-K's or Form 10-QSB's filed subsequent thereto, there
is no pending or threatened legal or governmental claim, action or Proceedings
against or relating to Buyer which could, individually or in the aggregate, have
a Material Adverse Effect on Buyer.
Full Disclosure.
With respect to Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries, this Agreement (including
the Orbit Disclosure Schedule and all materials incorporated by reference
herein), are true, correct and complete and do not contain an untrue statement
of material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading.
SEC Filings.
Buyer has made available to TDL, Inc. TDLM and each Seller for inspection a
true and complete copy of each report, schedule, registration statement and
definitive proxy statement filed by Buyer with the SEC since January 1, 2001 and
prior to the date of this Agreement (the "SEC DOCUMENTS"), which are all the
documents (other than preliminary material) that Buyer was required to file with
the SEC since such date. As of their respective dates, the SEC Documents
complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act or
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as the case may be, and the
rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to such SEC
Documents, and none of the SEC Documents contained as of the date of its filing
any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein, in
light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
The financial statements of Buyer included in the SEC Documents (including the
information contained in the notes to the financial statements) comply as to
form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the
SEC with respect thereto and were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a
consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated on the
notes thereto or, in the case of the unaudited statements, as permitted by Rule
10-01 of Regulation S-X of the SEC). The consolidated financial statements
fairly present, in accordance with applicable requirements of GAAP (subject, in
the case of the unaudited statements, to normal, recurring adjustments, none of
which will be material), the consolidated financial position of Buyer and its
consolidated Subsidiaries as of their respective dates and the consolidated
results of operations and the consolidated cash flows of Buyer and its
consolidated Subsidiaries for the periods presented therein.
Conduct of Business.
Since January 1, 2004, (1) except as set forth on Schedule5.11 of the Orbit
Disclosure Schedule, Buyer and its Subsidiaries have conducted their respective
businesses, operations and affairs in the Ordinary Course of Business consistent
with past practice; and (ii) there have not been changes, conditions or events
that, in the aggregate, have had or could reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect.
Brokers.
No finder, broker, agent or other intermediary has acted for or on
behalf of Buyer or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the negotiation or
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for
EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., for whose fee Buyer shall be solely obligated.
Consents. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.13 the Orbit Disclosure
Schedule, no consents or approvals or waivers of, or filings or registrations
with, any public body or authority are necessary, and no consents or approvals
of any third party is necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of
this Agreement by Buyer and the completion by Buyer of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
Common Stock. The Common Stock is registered under Section 12(g) of the
Exchange Act and Buyer is subject to the periodic reporting requirements imposed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Orbit Shares. The Orbit Shares of Common Stock to be issued and delivered to
Sellers in accordance with this Agreement, when so issued and delivered, will be
validly authorized and issued and fully paid and non-assessable, and no
shareholder of Buyer shall have any preemptive right with respect thereto.
Absence ofUndisclosedLiabilities. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.16 of the
Orbit Disclosure Schedule or except to the extent reflected or reserved in
Buyer's financial statements included in the SEC Documents, or incurred in the
ordinary course of business, since September 30, 2004, Buyer has not incurred
any material liabilities or obligations of any nature, whether accrued,
absolute, contingent or otherwise (including, without limitation, liabilities as
guarantor or otherwise with respect to obligations to others) and whether due or
to become due.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Buyer is in compliance with the provisions of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as of the date of this Agreement, and the
certificates prepared and filed pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 thereof are
accurate. Buyer has initiated procedures for compliance with Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and it expects to be in compliance with said Section 404 by
the mandated compliance date.
Orbit Disclosure Schedule.
The Orbit Disclosure Schedule referred to in this Article V contains
certain information regarding Buyer as indicated at various places in this
Agreement and is attached to and forms a part of this Agreement. Buyer hereby
represents and warrants that all information set forth in the Orbit Disclosure
Schedule is and will be true, correct and complete in all material respects as
of the date of this Agreement and on the Closing Date, does not omit to state
any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not
misleading, and shall be deemed for all purposes of this Agreement to constitute
part of the representations and warranties under this Article V. Each of the
documents and other writings furnished to TDL, Inc. TDLM and the Sellers by
Buyer pursuant to Article V and each of the representations, warranties and
statements by Buyer in this Article V is true, correct and complete in all
material respects with respect to Buyer as of the date furnished and does not
omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein not misleading.
Indemnification
Indemnityin Favor of Buyer.
Subject to the limitations set forth below in this Articles VI, each of the
Sellers and the Management Shareholders, agree to severally, but not jointly,
indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, its Subsidiaries and their respective
officers, directors, employees and stockholders against and in respect of any
and all of the following, but only with respect to each Seller's and Management
Shareholder's respective representations and warranties set forth in Article III
and Article IV, respectively, of this Agreement:
(i) Claims, suits, actions, Proceedings (formal or informal),
investigations, judgments, deficiencies, damages, settlements, Liabilities, and
legal and other expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses of
counsel chosen by any Indemnified Party, as defined below in Section 6.03 and
subject to the limitations set forth therein) as and when incurred arising out
of or based upon (A) any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or
agreement of TDL, Inc., TDLM or any Seller or Management Shareholder contained
in this Agreement, (B) any obligation or Liability of any nature, accrued or
contingent, of TDL, Inc. or TDLM prior to the Closing and not specifically
disclosed to Buyer in accordance with this Agreement;
(ii) Claims, suits, actions, Proceedings (formal or informal),
investigations, judgments, deficiencies, damages, settlements, Liabilities, and
legal and other expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses of
counsel chosen by any Indemnified Party, subject to the limitations set forth in
Section 6.03 below) as and when incurred arising out of or based upon the
failure of TDL, Inc. or TDLM to obtain the consent of any Person whose consent
is required to effectuate the Buyer's right to any of TDL, Inc.'s or TDLM's
assets under the terms existing prior to the Share Purchase;
(iii) Claims, suits, actions, Proceedings (formal or informal),
investigations, judgments, deficiencies, damages, settlements, Liabilities, and
legal and other expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses of
counsel chosen by any Indemnified Party) as and when incurred arising out of or
based upon the relationship between TDL, Inc. or TDLM and any of their
shareholders, members, investors, agents, employees, officers, directors,
Representatives or associates or arising out of or based upon any agreements or
negotiations between any such parties; and
(iv) Claims, suits, actions, Proceedings (formal or informal),
investigations, judgments, deficiencies, damages, settlements, Liabilities, and
reasonable legal and other expenses (including reasonable legal fees and
expenses of counsel chosen by any Indemnified Party) as and when incurred
arising out of or resulting from the acts or omissions of TDL, Inc. or TDLM that
result in Environmental Conditions, Environmental Liabilities, or failure to
comply with any Environmental Law.
Indemnity in Favor of Sellers.
Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Sellers (including the
Management Shareholders) free and harmless from and against all claims, actions,
Liabilities and damages (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) as
and when incurred arising out of or based upon (i) the breach by Buyer or the
inaccuracy of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements
contained in this Agreement, (ii) any and all incremental costs incurred as a
result of making the Section 338(h)(10) Election with regard to the Share
Purchase, (iii) any breach or failure to perform by Buyer of any material term
of this Agreement, (iv) any and all liabilities assumed by Buyer hereunder and
the operations of TDL, Inc. and TDLM following the Closing, (v) any liability of
any of the Sellers under any guaranty or surety agreement executed on behalf of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM that has been previously disclosed to Buyer, and (vi) any
uninsured liability for personal injury and/or property damage arising out of or
based on Buyer's activities on the Premises, including actions of Buyer's
agents, employees, and/or contractors including without limitation any
environmental testing, but not the results of such testing.
Indemnification Procedure.
All claims by a party seeking indemnification (the "INDEMNIFIED PARTY")
under this Article VI shall be asserted and resolved as follows:
Notice of Claims. In the event that (i) any claim, suit, action,
Proceeding (formal or informal) or investigation is asserted or instituted by
any Person other than the parties to this Agreement which could give rise to any
judgment, deficiency, damages, settlement or Liability for which the party from
whom the indemnification is being sought (the "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") could be
liable to the Indemnified Party under this Agreement (such claim, suit, action,
Proceeding (formal or informal) or investigation, a "THIRD PARTY CLAIM") or (ii)
any Indemnified Party under this Agreement shall have a claim to be indemnified
by the Indemnifying Party which does not involve a Third Party Claim (such
claim, a "DIRECT CLAIM" and, together with Third Party Claims, "CLAIMS"), the
Indemnified Party shall with reasonable promptness send to the Indemnifying
Party a written notice specifying the nature of such Claim and the amount or
estimated amount thereof (which amount or estimated amount shall not be
conclusive of the final amount, if any, of such Claim) (a "CLAIM NOTICE"),
provided that a delay in notifying the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such
Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement except to the extent
that (and only to the extent that) such failure shall have caused the losses for
which the Indemnifying Party is obligated to be greater than such losses would
have been had the Indemnified Party given proper notice.
Third Party Claims. In the event of a Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party
shall be entitled to appoint counsel of its choice at its expense to represent
the Indemnified Party and any others. The Indemnifying Party may reasonably
designate in connection with such Third Party Claim (in which case the
Indemnifying Party shall not thereafter be responsible for the fees and expenses
of any separate counsel retained by the Indemnified Party except as set forth
below), provided that such counsel is reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified
Party. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party's election to appoint counsel to
represent an Indemnified Party in connection with a Third Party Claim, an
Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel, and the
Indemnifying Party shall bear the reasonable fees, costs and expenses of such
separate counsel if (i) the use of counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party to
represent the Indemnified Party would present such counsel with a conflict of
interest or (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not have employed counsel to
represent the Indemnified Party within a reasonable time after notice of the
institution of such Third Party Claim. If requested by the Indemnifying Party,
the Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its
counsel in contesting any Third Party Claim which the Indemnifying Party is
defending, or, if appropriate and related to the Third Party Claim in question,
in making any counterclaim against the Person asserting the Third Party Claim,
or any cross-complaint against any Person.
Settlement of Claims. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the written
consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed), (i) settle or compromise any Claims or
consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional
term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party
of a written release from all Liability in respect of such Claim of all
Indemnified Parties affected by such Claim or (ii) settle or compromise any
Claim if the settlement imposes equitable remedies or material obligations on
the Indemnified Party other than financial obligations for which such
Indemnified Party will be indemnified hereunder. No Claim which is being
defended in good faith by the Indemnifying Party in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement shall be settled or compromised by the Indemnified Party without
the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
Direct Claims. In the event of a Direct Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall
notify the Indemnified Party in writing within thirty (30) Business Days of
receipt of a Claim Notice whether or not the Indemnifying Party will dispute
such claim.
Access. From and after the delivery of a Claim Notice under this Agreement, at
the reasonable request of the Indemnifying Party, each Indemnified Party shall
grant the Indemnifying Party and its Representatives all reasonable access to
the books, records and properties of such Indemnified Party to the extent
reasonably related to the matters to which the Claim Notice relates. All such
access shall be granted during normal business hours and shall be granted under
conditions which will not unreasonably interfere with the business and
operations of such Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will not, and shall
require that its Representatives do not, use (except in connection with such
Claim Notice) or disclose to any third Person other than the Indemnified Party's
Representatives (except as may be required by applicable Law) any information
obtained pursuant to this Section 6.03(e) which is designated as confidential by
an Indemnified Party.
Cooperation; Mitigation of Damages. Each Indemnified Party agrees to take all
reasonable steps to mitigate damages in respect of any Claim for which
indemnification is sought, including without limitation using commercially
reasonable efforts to effect recovery from third parties. Each Indemnified
Party shall use good faith efforts to avoid or minimize costs or expenses
associated with any such Claim, and shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party
in its efforts to defend or contest any such Claim.
Threshold Amount and Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to contrary contained
herein, the Sellers and the Management Shareholders shall have no
indemnification obligation whatsoever with respect to the following:
Any Claims, suits, actions, Proceedings (formal or informal),
investigations, judgments, deficiencies, damages, settlements, Liabilities, and
legal and other expenses unless and until the aggregate amount of such matters
exceeds the sum of Fifty Thousand and no/100ths Dollars ($50,000.00); and
The liability of any Seller (including the Management Shareholders) for
indemnification hereunder shall in no circumstance exceed an amount equal to
Sixty Percent (60%) of such Seller's (including Management Shareholders)
allocated share of the Purchase Price as set forth in Exhibit 2.03 of this
Agreement which such Seller actually receives as to TDL, Inc. and Sixty-Five
Percent (65%) of such Seller's (including Management Shareholders) allocated
share of the Purchase Price as set forth in Exhibit 2.03 of this Agreement which
such Seller actually receives as to TDLM.
Any liability of any Seller (including Management Shareholders) for
indemnification with respect to a Direct Claim shall be satisfied up to the
thresholds set forth in Subparagraph (b) above, first from the Orbit Shares held
by such Seller, and, if not satisfied, next from the Orbit Note held by such
Seller and finally, if not satisfied, from the pro-rata portion of cash received
by such Seller at Closing.
Survival.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all representations,
warranties, covenants and obligations in this Agreement, the TDL Disclosure
Schedule, the Orbit Disclosure Schedule and any other certificate or document
delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the
consummation of the Share Purchase for (i) a period of eighteen (18) months
after the Closing Date as to the representations, warranties, covenants and
obligations of Sellers and the Management Shareholders, or (ii) with respect to
the representations and warranties made by TDL, Inc. and TDLM and the Management
Shareholders as to employee benefit and tax matters and environmental matters
only, the applicable statute of limitations period for such employee benefit,
tax matters and environmental matters, or (iii) eighteen (18) months after the
Closing Date as to the representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of
Buyer. Any claim first asserted in writing and in reasonable detail to the
Indemnifying Party within the applicable survival period and any representation
and warranty relating thereto shall survive the Closing until finally resolved
notwithstanding expiration of the applicable survival period, but in no other
event shall any claim for indemnification be asserted after the expiration date
of the applicable survival period. The right to indemnification, reimbursement
or other remedy based upon such representations, warranties, covenants and
obligations shall not be affected by any investigation (including any
environmental investigation or assessment) conducted with respect to to the
accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with any such representation, warranty,
covenant or obligation, except that 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 any representation, warranty,
covenant or obligation shall void any claim for indemnification with respect
thereto. In no event shall any information or condition of which Buyer had
Knowledge (or reasonably should have had Knowledge) on or before the Closing
Date, constitute the basis of a claim for indemnification under this Agreement
against Sellers or the Management Shareholders.
Covenants of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers
Access.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM will afford, and the Sellers will cause them to afford,
the officers, employees, counsel, agents, accountants, and other Representatives
of Buyer and lenders, investors, and prospective lenders and investors free,
full and unfettered access, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, to
the plants, properties, books, and records of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, will permit
any of them to conduct at Sellers' expense, a full Phase I environmental
investigation of the properties and a Phase II environmental investigation, if
recommended by Buyer's environmental consultant, and agreed to by Sellers will
permit any of them to make extracts from and copies of such books and records,
and will from time to time furnish any of them with such additional financial
and operating data and other information as to the financial condition, results
of operations, business, properties, assets, Liabilities, or future prospects of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM as they from time to time may request, provided however that
Buyer and its Representatives shall not unreasonably interfere with the conduct
of TDL, Inc.'s, or TDLM's business. In connection with the foregoing, TDL, Inc.
and TDLM will allow Buyer's independent accountants to (i) audit the TDL
Financial Statements at Buyer's expense in order to prepare such audited
financial statements as are required to be included in Buyer's Current Report on
Form 8-K for the Share Purchase and subsequently to be included in a
registration statement pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement for the
Orbit Shares, in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC
and (ii) perform all necessary work required to determine that Tulip will have
in place at the Closing Date the necessary internal controls and procedures to
be in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 following
the Closing Date. In addition, TDL, Inc. and TDLM shall continue to provide
Buyer and its independent accountants with current unaudited financial
statements for any completed calendar quarter prior to the Closing Date.
Conduct of Business.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM will use reasonable best efforts to conduct their
affairs, and the Sellers will cause TDL, Inc. and TDLM to use reasonable best
efforts to conduct their affairs, so that at the Closing Date, no representation
or warranty of TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers will be inaccurate, no covenant or
agreement of TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers will be breached, and no condition
in this Agreement will remain unfulfilled by reason of the actions or omissions
not in the Ordinary Course of Business of TDL, Inc. or TDLM or any Seller.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that in the ordinary course of TDL, Inc.'s and
TDLM's Business, all of the representations and warranties made by Sellers, TDL,
Inc., TDLM and the Managing Shareholders were believed to be accurate when made
and all changes outside of the Ordinary Course of Business will be brought to
the attention of the Buyer at or before the Closing. Until the Closing Date or
the earlier rightful termination of this Agreement, TDL, Inc. and TDLM will use,
and the Sellers will cause TDL, Inc. and TDLM to use, their best efforts to
preserve the business of TDL, Inc., TDLM and their Subsidiaries intact, to keep
available the services of their present personnel, to preserve in full force and
effect the Contracts, agreements, instruments, leases, licenses, arrangements,
and understandings of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, and to preserve the goodwill of their
suppliers, customers, and others having business relations with any of them.
Until the Closing Date or earlier rightful termination of this Agreement, TDL,
Inc. and TDLM will conduct, and the Sellers will cause TDL, Inc. and TDLM to
conduct, their business and operations in all respects only in the Ordinary
Course of Business and in accordance with past practice.
Advice of Changes.
Until the Closing Date or the earlier rightful termination of this
Agreement, TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers will promptly advise Buyer in a
detailed written notice of any fact or occurrence or any pending or threatened
occurrence of which any of them obtains Knowledge and which (if existing and
known at the date of the execution of this Agreement) would have been required
to be set forth or disclosed in or pursuant to this Agreement, the TDL
Disclosure Schedule or an exhibit hereto, which (if existing and known at any
time prior to or at the Closing Date) would make the performance by any party of
a covenant contained in this Agreement impossible or make such performance
materially more difficult than in the absence of such fact or occurrence, or
which (if existing and known at the time of the Closing Date) would cause a
condition to any party's obligations under this Agreement not to be fully
satisfied.
Other Proposals.
Until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2004, (ii) the Closing Date or (iii)
earlier rightful termination of this Agreement, neither TDL, Inc., TDLM nor any
Seller shall, nor shall either of them authorize or permit any employee,
counsel, agent, investment banker, accountant, or other Representative of any of
them or any officer or director of TDL, Inc. or TDLM to, directly or indirectly:
(a) initiate contact with any Person in an effort to solicit any Purchase
Proposal; (b) cooperate with, or furnish or cause to be furnished any non-public
information concerning the business, properties, or assets of TDL, Inc. and TDLM
to, any Person in connection with any Purchase Proposal; (c) negotiate with any
Person with respect to any Purchase Proposal; or (d) enter into any agreement or
understanding with the intent to effect a Purchase Proposal. TDL, Inc. TDLM and
any Seller will promptly give written notice to Buyer of the details of any
Purchase Proposal of which any of them becomes aware.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "PURCHASE PROPOSAL" shall mean any
proposal, other than one contemplated by this Agreement, (i) for a merger,
consolidation, reorganization, or other business combination involving TDL, Inc.
or TDLM, (ii) for the acquisition of any interest in the equity of TDL, Inc. or
TDLM, (iii) for the acquisition of the right to cast any votes on any matter
with respect to TDL, Inc. or TDLM, (iv) for the acquisition of a substantial
portion of any of their respective assets other than in the Ordinary Course of
Business or (v) the effect of which is reasonably likely to prohibit, restrict,
or delay the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or impair the contemplated benefits to Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM or the
Sellers.
Voting by Sellers.
It is agreed and understood that until the Closing Date or earlier rightful
termination of this Agreement, the Sellers shall not vote their shares in TDL,
Inc. or TDLM for:
Any merger, consolidation, reorganization, or other business combination
involving TDL, Inc. or TDLM, except as contemplated by this Agreement;
Any sale, lease, exchange or disposition of assets of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, except
as contemplated by this Agreement;
Any issuance of any corporate interests of TDL, Inc. or TDLM or, any option,
warrant, or other right calling for the issuance of any such interest, or any
security convertible into or exchangeable for any such interest;
Any authorization of any class of capital stock of TDL, Inc. or TDLM;
The amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation (or other organizational
document) of TDL, Inc. or TDLM; or
Any proposition the effect of which is reasonably likely to inhibit, restrict,
or delay the consummation of the Share Purchase or any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or impair the contemplated benefits to Buyer,
TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
Conduct of Business Until Closing.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM agree that until the Closing Date, unless it has
received the prior written consent of Buyer, it will:
Operate its business only in the usual, regular and ordinary course
consistent with past practice;
Subject to the terms of Section 7.02 herein, use all reasonable efforts as to
events within TDL, Inc.'s and TDLM's control to prevent the occurrence of any
change or event which would prevent any of the representations and warranties of
TDL, Inc. or TDLM contained herein from being true at and as of the Closing Date
with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made
at and as of the Closing Date;
Use its best efforts to preserve its present relationship with suppliers,
customers and others having business dealings with it;
Pay and discharge all costs and expenses of carrying on its business consistent
with past business practices;
Neither enter into any customer order or purchase order in excess of $50,000 nor
enter or make any Contract or commitment and render no bid or quotation, written
or oral, except in the Ordinary Course of Business consistent with past
practice;
Create or suffer any Liens upon any of its assets (other than Permitted Liens
set forth Schedule 4.16 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule);
Not acquire or dispose of any assets or enter into any transaction, except in
the Ordinary Course of Business as currently conducted practice;
Maintain books, accounts and records in the usual, regular, true and ordinary
manner consistent with past practice;
Incur any obligation or Liability (fixed or contingent), except in the Ordinary
Course of Business consistent with past practice;
Not cancel or compromise any material debt or claim, other than in the Ordinary
Course of Business consistent with past practice;
Not waive or release any rights of material value with respect to its assets,
except in the Ordinary Course of Business consistent with past practice;
Not modify or change in any material respect or terminate any existing license,
lease, contract or other document required to be listed on the TDL Disclosure
Schedule other than in the Ordinary Course of Business consistent with past
practice, except that TDL, Inc. and TDLM shall be permitted to modify or change
existing licenses, leases, Contracts and other documents to obtain the Consents
referred in Schedule 4.21 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule hereto if Buyer
consents to such modification or change;
Make any loans or extensions of credit, except to trade purchasers in the
Ordinary Course of Business consistent with past practice;
Maintain its properties, machinery and equipment in their present condition and
repair, normal wear and tear excepted; and
Continue all policies of insurance in full force and effect up to and including
the Closing Date.
Make no material change in compensation policies;
Make all payments of principal and interest due in connection with outstanding
Indebtedness and not incur any additional material Indebtedness, unless required
by cash flow necessity, with Buyer's approval; and
Not engage in any other transactions not in the Ordinary Course of Business.
Cooperation on Tax Matters.
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall cooperate fully, as and to the extent
reasonably requested by the other party in connection with the filing of Tax
Returns and any audit, litigation or other Proceeding with respect to the Taxes.
Such cooperation shall include without limitation, the retention and (upon
Buyer's request) the provision of records and information which are reasonably
relevant to any such audit, litigation or other Proceeding, and making employees
available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and
explanation of any material provided hereunder. TDL, Inc. and TDLM and the
Sellers agree to (A) retain all books and records with respect to Tax matters
pertinent to TDL, Inc., TDLM relating to any taxable period beginning before the
Closing Date until the expiration of the statute of limitations (and, to the
extent notified by Buyer or the Sellers, any extensions thereof) of the
respective taxable periods, and to abide by all record retention agreements
entered into with any taxing authority, and (B) give Buyer reasonable written
notice prior to transferring, destroying or discarding any such books and
records and, if Buyer so requests, TDL, Inc. and TDLM or the Sellers, as the
case may be, shall allow Buyer to take possession of such books and records.
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall, upon Buyer's request, use reasonable
commercial efforts to obtain any certificates or other documents from any
Governmental Authority or any other Person as may be necessary to mitigate,
reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed, including, but not limited
to, with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Non-Actionable Subordination Agreement.
Each of the Sellers shall execute and deliver to Buyer a Non-Actionable
Subordination Agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit
7.08, pursuant to which Sellers rights in and to the collateral secured pursuant
to the Security Agreement shall be subordinate to the rights of Merrill Lynch
Business Financial Services, Inc. ("NON-ACTIONABLE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT").
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Assignment and Assumption of Facility Leases.
On or prior to the Closing Date, TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM, as the case may be,
shall enter into an Assignment and Assumption of Lease, substantially in the
form annexed hereto as Exhibit 7.09 ("ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LEASE"), with
each of the landlords under the Facility Leases and the Buyer, pursuant to which
all of TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM's, as the case may be, right, title and interest in
and to each of the Facility Leases shall be assigned to and assumed by Buyer.
Covenants of Buyer
Access.
Buyer will allow TDL, Inc. TDLM and Sellers and their respective
Representative full access of the books, records and properties of Buyer to
verify Buyer's representations hereunder.
Employment Agreement.
Buyer will retain the services of the individuals set forth in
Schedule 8.02 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule as employees pursuant to the terms
of an employment agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit
8.02 ("EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT"), to be executed and delivered at Closing. At
Closing, Buyer shall take all actions necessary to elect Richard A. Hetherington
to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of TDL, Inc. and TDLM.
Buyer shall further take all actions necessary to elect Mr. Hetherington to the
Board of Directors of Buyer, TDL, Inc. and TDLM, beginning on the second (2nd)
anniversary of the Closing Date for a period of one (1) year and, at the option
of Mr. Hetherington, for two (2) additional years thereafter provided, however,
Mr. Hetherington's equity ownership in Buyer at such time is not less than 50%
of the number of shares of Common Stock of Buyer received by Mr. Hetherington
pursuant to this Agreement. Any breach or default by Buyer of the conditions of
this Agreement (including without limitation the Orbit Note) will render Mr.
Hetherington's Employment Agreement void at his sole option. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if Mr. Hetherington is not serving on the Board of Directors of
Buyer, he shall be entitled to participate in all meetings of the Board of
Directors of Buyer, provided, however, Mr. Hetherington's equity ownership in
Buyer at such time is not less than 50% of the number of shares of Common Stock
of Buyer received by Mr. Hetherington pursuant to this Agreement.
Orbit Note.
Buyer will execute and deliver the Orbit Note to each Seller at Closing in
accordance with Section 2.02(iii) hereof.
Security Agreement.
Buyer will execute and deliver to Sellers at Closing a Security Agreement,
substantially in form annexed hereto as Exhibit 8.04 (the "SECURITY AGREEMENT"),
pursuant to which Buyer will grant a security interest in the assets of TDL,
Inc. and TDLM to Sellers to secure Buyer's payment of the Orbit Note issued to
each Seller. Buyer shall perfect the security interest by promptly filing UCC
financing statements in all applicable jurisdictions.
Transfer of Orbit Shares to Sellers.
Buyer shall transfer to Sellers the number of Orbit Shares referred to in
Section 2.02(i) hereof on the Closing Date.
Registration Rights Agreement.
Buyer will execute and deliver to Sellers at Closing a Registration Rights
Agreement pursuant to Section 2.06(c) pursuant to which Buyer will file with the
SEC a registration statement for the Orbit Shares within a reasonable time
following the Closing, to be mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto, but in
no event later than nine (9) months from the Closing.
Assignment and Assumption of Lease.
Buyer shall execute and deliver to TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM, as the case may
be, an Assignment and Assumption of Leases pursuant to Section 7.10 hereof at
Closing.
8.08 Cooperation of Buyer.
Buyer shall cooperate with all reasonable requests of TDL, Inc., TDLM or
the Sellers and their respective Representatives in connection with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without
limitation using its best efforts to obtain all authorizations, consents and
permits of others which may be required to permit the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
8.09 Release of Guarantee.
On or prior to the Closing Date, the Sellers shall be released as
guarantors to the Indebtedness of TDL, Inc. and TDLM listed on Schedule 8.09 of
the TDL Disclosure Schedule, to be evidenced by a form of release of guarantee,
substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 8.09 ("RELEASE OF
GUARANTEE").
8.10 SEC Filings.
Within four (4) business days after the Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare
and timely file with the SEC a Current Report on Form 8-K describing the
Transactions and any and all other required filing(s) to effectuate the Share
Purchase.
8.11 Certain Tax Matters.
With regard to any decisions by the Buyer and/or its Representatives
subsequent to the Closing regarding TDL, Inc. and TDLM, to effect their current
or future status via changes such as tax elections, liquidation or any other
form of change or disposition, the Buyer shall bear the full and complete
responsibility and resulting costs and all federal and/or state tax implications
associated with such, and the Sellers' shall have no obligation or liability
therefore.
Conditions to Obligations of Buyer
The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver at or prior to the
Closing Date (unless otherwise provided herein) of each of the following
conditions:
Accuracy of Representations and Warranties and Compliance With Conditions.
All representations and warranties of TDL, Inc. TDLM and the Sellers set
forth in this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, the TDL
Disclosure Schedule and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to
this Agreement, shall be accurate when made and, in addition, except as may be
otherwise disclosed to Buyer, shall be accurate as of the Closing as though such
representations and warranties were then made in exactly the same language;
As of the Closing, TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall have performed and
complied with all covenants and agreements and satisfied all conditions required
to be performed and complied with by either of them at or before such time by
this Agreement; and
Buyer shall have received a certificate confirming the foregoing, substantially
in the form of Exhibit9.01 annexed hereto, signed by an appropriate officer of
TDL, Inc., TDLM and each of the Sellers, dated the date of the Closing.
Good Standing; Qualification to do Business.
Each of TDL, Inc. and TDLM shall have delivered to Buyer a certificate of
good standing from the State of Pennsylvania and each jurisdiction in which
either of them has qualified to do business dated as of a date no earlier than
thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date.
Minimum Shareholders' Equity.
The $8,500,000.00 Purchase Price is based upon TDL, Inc. and TDLM having
combined tangible assets less Liabilities of $1,800,000.00 ("MINIMUM
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY") as of two Business Days prior to the Closing Date. TDL,
Inc. and TDLM will prepare for Buyer's review on an unaudited consolidated
balance sheet as of two days Business prior to the Closing Date ("CLOSING
BALANCE SHEET") in accordance with GAAP. If the Closing Balance Sheet reflects
shareholders' equity of less than $1,800,000.00, then, subject to the
allocations set forth below, the Sellers will have the option at their sole
discretion to either: (a) tender to Buyer an amount of cash equal to the
shortfall from $1,800,000.00 or (b) reduce the cash portion of the Purchase
Price (set forth in Section 2.02 hereof) by one dollar for each dollar of
shareholders' equity less than the Minimum Shareholders' Equity. In the event
the Closing Balance Sheet reflects shareholders' equity in excess of
$1,800,000.00, Buyer will pay to each Seller, their respective pro rata amount
of the excess, dollar per dollar, in cash within ninety (90) days of Closing,
pursuant to the sale of Inventory and collection of Accounts Receivable in the
Ordinary Course of Business.
Allocation of Minimum Shareholders' Equity: Of the $1,800,000 Minimum
Shareholders' Equity, TDL Inc. at the time of Closing shall be responsible for
$594,000 (33%) and TDLM shall be responsible for $1,206,000 (67%), as determined
by the Closing Balance Sheet.
(ii) Any shortfall in the Minimum Shareholders' Equity shall be shall be
specific to TDL, Inc.'s or TDLM's respective allocated Minimum Shareholders'
Equity as set forth in Section 9.03(i) above. Any adjustment as referenced
herein will be subtracted from or added to that specific company's allocated
portion of the Purchase Price, and shall have no effect on the Purchase Price
allocation for the other company.
Inventory.
An itemized Inventory shall have been prepared on the Closing Balance Sheet
pursuant to Section 9.03 hereof, based upon physical observation by a
Representative of Buyer and a Representative of TDL, Inc. and TDLM.
Financing Contingency.
Buyer shall have obtained, within sixty (60) days from the execution of
this Agreement, as set forth in Section 2.06(a) hereof, $5,000,000.00 in
financing as part of the Purchase Price, on terms reasonably acceptable to
Buyer.
Due Diligence Period.
Buyer shall have a due diligence period of sixty (60) days following
execution of this Agreement, as set forth in Section 2.06(b) hereof, to conduct
the necessary due diligence, together with its lenders and their respective
Representatives, to satisfy themselves that TDL, Inc. and TDLM will attain the
revenue and profitability that has been provided to Buyer in their projections
and that their respective businesses will not undergo any Material Adverse
Change in the future.
Buyer and its agents shall have the right during the Due Diligence Period
to enter onto the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Property and
Environmental Conditions in any way associated with the Premises, including
without limitation, soil and groundwater, and conducting such studies,
inspections, engineering reports, and assessments (collectively, "Inspections")
as Buyer deems necessary. Buyer reserves the right but not the obligation to
conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations during such additional
time as may be reasonably necessary.
Review of Proceedings.
All actions, Proceedings, instruments, and documents required to carry out
this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, the TDL
Disclosure Schedule and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to
this Agreement or incidental to any of them and all other related legal matters
shall be subject to the reasonable approval of Robinson & Cole LLP, counsel to
Buyer, and TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall have furnished such counsel
such documents as such counsel may have reasonably requested for the purpose of
enabling them to pass upon such matters.
No Legal Action.
There shall not have been instituted or threatened any legal Proceeding
relating to, or seeking to prohibit or otherwise challenge the consummation of,
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or to obtain substantial
damages with respect thereto.
No Governmental Action.
There shall not have been any action taken, or any Law, rule, regulation,
order, or decree proposed, promulgated, enacted, entered, enforced, or deemed
applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any federal,
state, local, or other Governmental Authority or any court or other tribunal,
including the entry of a preliminary or permanent injunction, which, in the sole
but reasonable judgment of Buyer, is reasonably likely to: (a) make any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal; (b) result in a delay in
the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (c)
require the divestiture by Buyer, TDL, Inc. or TDLM of a material portion of the
business of either of them; (d) impose material limitations on the ability of
Buyer effectively to exercise full rights of ownership with respect to the
properties and assets of TDL, Inc. and TDLM; or (e) otherwise prohibit, restrict
or delay consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
or impair the contemplated benefits to Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Consents.
TDL, Inc. and TDLM shall have obtained at or prior to the Closing Date all
Consents.
Personnel.
The individuals set forth on Schedule9.11 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule
are employees of TDL, Inc. and TDLM as provided thereon, and shall, at the
Closing Date be actively engaged in the performance of their existing duties for
TDL, Inc. and TDLM, as the case may be, and shall not have evidenced any
intention not to continue employment subsequent to the Closing Date.
Employment Agreement.
The persons listed in Schedule8.02 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule,
including, but not limited to, Mr. Hetherington, shall have entered into the
Employment Agreement with Buyer pursuant to Section 8.02 hereof, subject to
mutual agreement with Buyer as to all material terms and conditions. Mr.
Hetherington will be elected at the Closing to the position of President and
Chief Operating Officer of TDL, Inc. and TDLM. The terms of compensation to Mr.
Hetherington will be negotiated and agreed to prior to the Closing Date, at
which time the Employment Agreement shall be entered into. Any breach or default
by Buyer of the conditions herein (including without limitation the Orbit Note)
would render any Employment Agreement void at Mr. Hetherington's option.
Restrictive Covenants Agreement.
All key operating personnel of TDL, Inc. and TDLM identified and agreed
upon before the Closing Date and who do not enter into employment agreements
with Buyer, shall have executed and delivered to Buyer a Restrictive Covenants
Agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit9.13 ("RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS AGREEMENT").
General Release.
Buyer shall have received from each person who is, who before the Closing
Date becomes, or who at any time between that date which is one year prior to
the date this Agreement is executed and the date this Agreement is executed was,
an officer, director or shareholder of TDL, Inc. or TDLM, a General Release,
dated the date of the Closing Date, substantially in the form annexed hereto as
Exhibit9.14 ("GENERAL RELEASE").
Other Closing Documents.
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall have delivered to Buyer at or prior
to the Closing such other documents (including certificates of officers of TDL,
Inc. and TDLM) as Buyer may reasonably request in order to enable it to
determine whether the conditions to their obligations under this Agreement have
been met and otherwise to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
Other Agreements.
Any and all agreements to be executed after this Agreement is executed but
before the Closing Date shall have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered
by the parties thereto at or prior to the Closing, shall be in full force, valid
and binding upon the parties thereto, and enforceable by them in accordance with
their terms at the Closing Date, and no party thereto at any time from the
execution thereof until immediately after the Closing Date shall have been in
violation of or in default in complying with any material provision thereof.
Corporate Records.
Buyer shall have received at or prior to the Closing Date the original
corporate minute book, stock ledger, stock certificate book, corporate seal and
other related corporate records and documents of TDL, Inc. and TDLM, along with
the signed resignation, effective as of the Closing Date, of the officers and
directors of each of them. In addition, Buyer shall have received signed bank
and financial institution signature cards substituting the existing signatories
with the newly appointed signatories mutually authorized by Buyer and Mr.
Hetherington on all bank and financial institution accounts of TDL, Inc. and
TDLM. Buyer shall also have received a copy of all keys to the leased Premises
of TDL, Inc. and TDLM and physical control and custody of all of the business
assets and property of TDL, Inc. and TDLM.
Opinion of Counsel.
On the Closing Date, Buyer shall have received an opinion of counsel for
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers, addressed to Buyer and dated the Closing Date,
in the form of Exhibit9.18 annexed hereto.
Board Approval.
The Boards of Directors of TDL, Inc. and TDLM shall have approved this
Agreement, the Share Purchase and such approval shall not have been recorded,
modified or superseded in any way and shall remain in full force and effect on
the Closing Date.
No Material Adverse Change.
From the date of this Agreement until the Closing, there shall not have
occurred any Material Adverse Change with respect to TDL, Inc. or TDLM.
Tax Withholding Forms and Certificates.
The Sellers shall have provided Buyer with properly executed Internal
Revenue Service Forms W-9, a statement that satisfies Buyer's obligations under
Treasury Regulation Section 1.1445-2(b)(2), state Tax clearance certificates or
any other document(s) which may be required by any Taxing or Governmental
Authority in order to relieve Buyer of any obligation to withhold any portion of
the payments to the Sellers pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 338(h)(10) Election.
Within a reasonable time following the Closing, each of TDL, Inc., TDLM and
the Sellers will join with Buyer in making the Section 338(h)(10) Election with
respect to the Share Purchase and shall file all Tax Returns in connection
therewith, pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof.
Non-Actionable Subordination Agreement.
Sellers shall have executed and delivered to Buyer a Non-Actionable
Subordination Agreement pursuant to Section 7.08 hereof.
Assignment and Assumption of Lease.
TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM, as the case may be, shall have executed and
delivered to Buyer an Assignment and Assumption of Lease pursuant to Section
7.10 hereof.
Termination of Subchapter S Status.
Sellers shall have provided Buyer with evidence of the termination of TDL,
Inc. and TDLM's status as S Corporations under Sections 1361 and 1362.
Conditions to Obligations of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers
The respective obligations of TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers to consummate
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the
satisfaction or waiver at or prior to the Closing Date (unless otherwise
provided herein) of each of the following conditions:
Accuracy of Representations and Compliance with Conditions.
All representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement,
the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, the Orbit Disclosure Schedule
and all other certificates, agreements or other documents executed and delivered
by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, shall be accurate when made and, in
addition, shall be accurate as of the Closing Date as though such
representations and warranties were then made in exactly the same language and
regardless of Knowledge or lack thereof on the part of Buyer or changes beyond
its control.
As of the Closing, Buyer shall have performed and complied with all covenants
and agreements and satisfied all conditions required to be performed and
complied with by any of them at or before such time by this Agreement.
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall have received a certificate confirming the
foregoing, substantially in the form of Exhibit 10.01 annexed hereto, signed by
an appropriate officer of Buyer, dated the date of the Closing.
Minimum Shareholders' Equity.
Pursuant to Section 9.03 hereof, in the event the Closing Balance Sheet
reflects shareholders' equity in excess of $1,800,000.00, Buyer will pay to each
Seller, their respective pro rata amount of the excess, dollar per dollar, in
cash within ninety (90) days of Closing, pursuant to the sale of Inventory and
collection of Accounts Receivable in the Ordinary Course of Business.
Stock Certificates.
Buyer shall deliver to each Seller a stock certificate representing the
Orbit Shares that are being issued to such Seller on the Closing Date pursuant
to Section 2.02(i) hereof.
Cash Purchase Price.
Sellers shall receive from Buyer the portion of the Purchase Price payable
to the Sellers in cash on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 2.02(ii) hereof.
Orbit Note.
Each Seller shall receive from Buyer the fully executed Orbit Note pursuant
to Section 2.02(iii) hereof.
Security Agreement.
Each Seller shall receive from Buyer the fully executed Security Agreement
pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof and the UCC financing statements shall be filed
as provided therein.
Employment Agreement.
Buyer shall enter into and deliver the Employment Agreement with each
person listed in Schedule8.02 of the TDL Disclosure Schedule pursuant to Section
8.02 hereof.
Registration Rights Agreement.
Sellers shall have received from Buyer the fully executed Registration
Rights Agreement pursuant to Section 2.06(c) hereof.
Opinion of Counsel.
On the Closing Date, TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers shall have received an
opinion of counsel for Buyer, addressed to TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers and
dated the Closing Date, in the form of Exhibit10.09 annexed hereto.
Assignment and Assumption of Lease.
Buyer shall have executed and delivered to TDL, Inc. and TDLM an Assignment
and Assumption of Lease pursuant to Section 7.10 hereof.
Board Approval.
The Board of Directors of Buyer shall have approved this Agreement, the
Share Purchase and such approval shall not have been recorded, modified or
superseded in any way and shall remain in full force and effect on the Closing
Date.
Other Closing Documents.
Buyer shall have delivered to TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers at or prior to
the Closing Date such other documents (including certificates of officers of
Buyer) as TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers may reasonably request in order to
enable TDL, TDLM and the Sellers to determine whether the conditions to their
obligations under this Agreement have been met and otherwise to carry out the
provisions of this Agreement.
No Legal Action.
There shall not have been instituted or threatened any legal Proceeding
relating to, or seeking to prohibit or otherwise challenge the consummation of,
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or to obtain substantial
damages with respect thereto.
Other Agreements.
Any and all agreements to be executed after this Agreement is executed but
before the Closing Date shall have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered
by the parties thereto at or prior to the Closing, shall be in full force, valid
and binding upon the parties thereto, and enforceable by them in accordance with
their terms at the Closing Date, and no party thereto at any time from the
execution thereof until immediately after the Closing Date shall have been in
violation of or in default in complying with any material provision thereof.
Consents.
All Consents shall have been obtained at or prior to the Closing Date.
10.16 Review of Proceedings.
All Actions, Proceedings, instruments and documents required to carry out
this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents to which they are parties, the Orbit
Disclosure Schedule and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to
this Agreement or incidental to any of them and all other related legal matters
shall be subject to the reasonable approval of Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.,
counsel to TDL, Inc., TDLM and certain of the Sellers, and Buyer shall have
furnished such counsel with such documents as such counsel may have reasonably
requested for the purpose of enabling them to pass upon such matters.
10.17 No Governmental Action.
There shall not have been any action taken, or any Law, rule, regulation,
order, or decree proposed, promulgated, enacted, entered, enforced, or deemed
applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any federal,
state, local, or other Governmental Authority or any court or other tribunal,
including the entry of a preliminary or permanent injunction, which, in the sole
but reasonable judgment of TDL, Inc. TDLM and the Sellers, is reasonably likely
to: (a) make any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal; (b)
result in a delay in the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement; or (c) otherwise prohibit, restrict or delay consummation of any
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or impair the contemplated
benefits to Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
10.18 Release of Guarantee.
Sellers shall have received the fully executed Release of Guarantee as set
forth in Section 8.09 hereof.
10.19 General Release.
Seller shall have received from Buyer the fully executed General Release,
pursuant to Section 9.14 hereof.
Miscellaneous
Termination.
This Agreement may be terminated and the Share Purchase and the other
transactions contemplated herein may be abandoned at any time prior to the
Closing Date:
by written mutual consent of Buyer, TDL, Inc., TDLM and each Seller;
by either Buyer or jointly by TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers with ten (10)
Business Days notice if the Share Purchase has not been effected on or before
December 31, 2004;
by either Buyer or jointly by TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers if a final,
unappealable order to restrain, enjoin or otherwise prevent, or awarding
substantial damages in connection with, a consummation of the Share Purchase or
the other transactions contemplated hereby shall have been entered;
by Buyer if (i) since the date of this Agreement there has been a change in the
business operations or financial condition of TDL, Inc. and/or TDLM that could
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) there has been a material
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement set forth in
this Agreement by TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers, which breach has not been
cured within ten (10) Business Days following receipt by TDL, Inc., TDLM or the
Sellers, as the case may be, of notice of such breach; (iii) Buyer reasonably
determines, upon advice from its principal independent auditing firm and legal
counsel, that the TDL Financial Statements cannot be audited in accordance with
GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to Buyer (including the
due date for the filing of any reports pursuant thereto) or that such an audit
would entail unreasonable effort or expense; or (iv) if, in Buyer's sole
discretion, it is not satisfied with the results of the environmental
investigation, provided, however, that Buyer shall deliver written notice
thereof to Sellers not later than five (5) business days following Buyer's
receipt of the Phase I or, if applicable, Phase II environmental site
assessment; or
jointly by TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers if there has been a material breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement set forth in this
Agreement by Buyer, which breach has not been cured within ten (10) Business
Days following receipt by Buyer of notice of such breach.
Termination Fee.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent that Buyer
has not breached the Agreement, and TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers breach the
Agreement by failing to close the Share Purchase after execution of the
Agreement or TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers is in material breach of any of its
representations, warranties, covenants, terms and conditions contained in the
Agreement which would permit Buyer to terminate the Agreement, then TDL, Inc.
and TDLM shall pay to Buyer a termination fee equal to (i) Buyer's actual and
documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Share Purchase
plus (ii) $50,000, as liquidated damages, which shall constitute Buyer's sole
and exclusive remedy, not to exceed, however, in the aggregate, the sum of Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00). In any event, if the TDL Financial
Statements cannot be audited in accordance with SEC Form 8-K, this termination
provision shall not apply.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent that TDL, Inc.,
TDLM and the Sellers have not breached the Agreement, and Buyer breaches the
Agreement by failing to close the Share Purchase after execution of the
Agreement or Buyer is in material breach of any of its representations,
warranties, covenants, terms and conditions exclusive of the financing
contingency pursuant to Section 9.05 hereof which would permit TDL, Inc., TDLM
and the Sellers jointly to terminate the Agreement, then Buyer shall pay to TDL,
Inc., TDLM and the Sellers a termination fee equal to (i) TDL, Inc.'s, TDLM's
and the Sellers' actual and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with the Share Purchase plus (ii) $50,000, as liquidated damages,
which shall constitute TDL, Inc.'s, TDLM's and the Sellers' sole and exclusive
remedy, not to exceed however, in the aggregate, the sum of Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($200,000.00).
Confidentiality.
The terms and conditions of an executed Confidentiality Agreement dated
July 16, 2003 by and between Buyer and TDL, Inc. and TDLM are incorporated
herein by reference.
Neither Buyer nor TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers shall issue any press release
or other public statement or make any comment (other than in the course of
performing their respective obligations hereunder) with respect to the Share
Purchase without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, each party shall have the right, after consulting with the other
party, to issue any press release or other public statement, if required by
applicable Law.
Expenses.
Except for the termination fee referred to in Section 11.02 hereof, Buyer,
TDL, Inc., TDLM and the Sellers will each be responsible for their own
respective expenses in connection with the proposed Share Purchase, and the
performance of the provisions of this Agreement.
Brokers and Finders.
It is understood that there are no brokers, or finders acting on behalf of
Buyer and TDL, Inc., TDLM or the Sellers in connection with the Share Purchase,
and no fees to any broker or finder shall be paid by Buyer and TDL, Inc., TDLM
or the Sellers in connection with the Share Purchase other than
EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. to be paid by Buyer.
Further Actions.
At any time and from time to time, each party agrees, at its or his
expense, to take such actions and to execute and deliver such documents as may
be reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement.
Availability of Equitable Remedies.
Since a breach of the provisions of this Agreement could not adequately be
compensated by money damages, any party shall be entitled, either before or
after the Closing, in addition to any other right or remedy available to it, to
an injunction restraining such breach or a threatened breach and to specific
performance of any such provision of this Agreement, and in either case no bond
or other security shall be required in connection therewith, and the parties
hereby consent to the issuance of such an injunction and to the ordering of
specific performance.
Modification.
This Agreement, the Ancillary Documents, the TDL Disclosure Schedule, the
Orbit Disclosure Schedule and the Exhibits hereto set forth the entire
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
supersede all existing agreements among them concerning such subject matter, and
may be modified only by a written instrument duly executed by each party. Any
prior written agreements or forms executed by the parties are hereby repudiated
and declared void ab initio, except for the Confidentiality Agreement referred
to in Section 11.03(a) hereof which remains in full force and effect.
Notices.
All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been given only if mailed, certified return
receipt requested, or if sent by Federal Express or other well recognized
private courier ("COURIER") or if personally delivered to, or if sent by fax
with the original thereof sent by Courier to:
If to Buyer:
Orbit International Corp.
80 Cabot Court
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Attention: Dennis Sunshine, President
Facsimile: (631) 952-1396
With a copy to:
Robinson & Cole LLP
885 Third Avenue
28th Floor
New York, New York 10022-4834
Attention: Elliot H. Lutzker, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 451-2999
If to TDL, Inc. or TDLM:
TDL Manufacturing, Inc.
Tulip Development Lab, Inc.
P.O. Box 180
Milford Square, PA 18935
Attention: Richard A. Hetherington
Facsimile: (215) 538-8855
With a copy to:
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
4001 Schoolhouse Lane
P.O. Box 219
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-0219
Attention: Jane P. Long, Esq.
Facsimile: (610) 797-6663
If to Richard A. Hetherington or Joanne Hetherington:
Richard A. Hetherington
5151 St. Joseph Road
Coopersburg, PA 18038
Facsimile: (____) ____________
Joanne Hetherington
5151 St. Joseph Road
Coopersburg, PA 18038
Facsimile: (____) ____________
With a copy to:
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
4001 Schoolhouse Lane
P.O. Box 219
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-0219
Attention: Jane P. Long, Esq.
Facsimile: (610) 797-6663
If to Larry M. Bateman:
Larry M. Bateman
225401 NE 14th Drive
Sammamish, WA 98074
Facsimile: ( )
With a copy to:
Attention:
Facsimile: ( )
If to Stephen Hill:
Stephen Hill
270 Aspen Lane
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Facsimile: ( )
With a copy to:
Attention:
Facsimile: ( )
All notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on the
date of acknowledgment or other evidence of actual receipt in the case of
certified mail, Courier delivery or personal delivery or, in the case of fax
delivery, upon the date of fax receipt provided that the original is delivered
within two (2) Business Days. Any party hereto may designate different or
additional parties for the receipt of notice, pursuant to notice given in
accordance with the foregoing.
Waiver.
Any waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall not operate as or be construed to be a waiver of any other breach of that
provision or of any breach of any other provision of this Agreement. The failure
of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one
or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the
right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that term or any other term
of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of
the waiving party.
Disclosure Schedules; Effect of Investigation.
Nothing in the TDL Disclosure Schedule and Orbit Disclosure Schedule
(collectively, the "DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE") shall be deemed adequate to disclose
an exception to a representation or warranty made herein, unless, subject to the
following two sentences, such exception is identified in the applicable Section
of the Disclosure Schedule and the nature of such exception is reasonably
apparent from such disclosure. The Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in
numbered schedules corresponding to the Section and subsections contained in
this Agreement and shall be complete with cross-references where and as
appropriate. Any information, item or other disclosure set forth in any
section, schedule or other portion of the Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to
have been set forth in all other applicable portions hereof, if the relevance of
such disclosure to such other portion is reasonably apparent from the facts
specified in such disclosure. The right to indemnification, payment of losses
or other remedy based on any of the representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements herein 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, and 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 agreement, will not affect
the right to indemnification, payment of losses, or other remedy based on such
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements.
Binding Effect.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs,
and personal Representatives.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries.
This Agreement does not create, and shall not be construed as creating, any
rights enforceable by any person not a party to this Agreement.
Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable,
the balance of this Agreement shall remain in effect, and any such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision shall be enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law, and if any provision is inapplicable to any person or
circumstance, it shall nevertheless remain applicable to all other persons and
circumstances
Headings.
The headings in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and
shall be given no effect in the construction or interpretation of this
Agreement.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
Law of the State of New York, without reference to its principles of conflicts
of Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim or action arising out of or
based upon the Employment Agreement set forth in Section 8.02 herein shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Each party to this Agreement hereby irrevocably submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Bucks County,
(as to state court), or the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (as to federal
court) Pennsylvania, for the purpose of any claim or action arising out of or
based upon this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof, irrevocably
waives the defense of an inconvenient forum with respect thereto, and agrees not
to commence any such claim or action other than in the above-named courts.
Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement effective
as of the date first written above.
BUYER: TDL, INC.:
Orbit International Corp. Tulip Development Laboratory, Inc.
By:/s/ Dennis Sunshine By:/s/ Richard A. Hetherington
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Dennis Sunshine Richard A. Hetherington
President President
TDLM:
TDL Manufacturing, Inc.
By:/s/ Joanne Hetherington
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Joanne Hetherington
President
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SELLERS:
TDL, INC. SHAREHOLDERS:
/s/ Richard A. Hetherington
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Richard A. Hetherington
/s/ Larry H. Bateman
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Larry M. Bateman
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TDLM SHAREHOLDERS:
/s/ Joanne Hetherington
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Joanne Hetherington
/s/ Stephen Hill
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Stephen Hill
/s/ Larry H. Bateman
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Larry M. Bateman
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