Purchase Agreement
Purchase Agreement
Purchase Agreement
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RS DRAFT 6/25/08
AS “PURCHASER”
AND
AS “SELLER”
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June __, 2008 is made by and between
Purchaser and Seller, and based on the following recitals. Certain capitalized terms used in this
Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in Article 9 herein.
WHEREAS, on the Petition Date Seller filed a petition for relief under chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code, thereby commencing Case No. 08-10562 (ALG);
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2008, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Sale Procedures Order
establishing procedures governing the marketing and sale of Seller’s assets, including that parties
may submit written offers for Seller’s assets together with a clean, unmarked Asset Purchase
Agreement through June 9, 2008, which date was subsequently extended to June 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Purchaser desires to acquire certain of Seller’s assets, and Seller desires to
sell and assign those assets, all in the manner and on the terms and conditions set forth herein;
ARTICLE 1
PURCHASE AND SALE
(a) Assets. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in this Agreement,
including the approval by the Bankruptcy Court of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, at the Closing and as of the Closing Date, Seller shall sell, assign,
transfer, convey and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase or assume, as the
case may be all of Seller’ rights, title, and interests in and to the assets, contracts,
property, rights and claims of Seller, wherever located, whether real, personal or mixed,
whether tangible or intangible, including the following (but excluding Excluded Assets)
(collectively, the “Acquired Assets”):
(ii) That certain real property lease described on Exhibit 1.01(a)(ii) hereto (the
“Lease”), and any improvements located thereon;
(iii) Seller’s personal property, including furniture, equipment, supplies and Inventory
(other than the Excluded Inventory), including, without limitation, the items
described on Exhibit 1.01(a)(iii) hereto;
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(iv) Seller’s books, records and other information relating to the Business, including
all financial and accounting statements, sales and promotional materials and
records, customer lists, supplier lists, mailing lists, distribution lists, business
plans, demographic information, credit information, costs and pricing
information, reference catalogs and other data and information relating to the
Business or the Acquired Assets.
(v) [All of Seller’s advances, expenses, rents, credits and security deposits “pre-
paid” relating to the Business or the Acquired Assets;] [To be discussed]
(vi) all claims, causes of action, choses in action, rights of recovery and rights of set-
off of any kind in favor of Seller and pertaining to, or arising out of, the Acquired
Assets or the Business or offsetting any Assumed Liability, other than Avoidance
Actions;
(vii) all guarantees, warranties, indemnities and similar rights in favor of Seller or
otherwise relating to the Business or the Acquired Assets;
(viii) all sound recordings, recorded masters, and tangible embodiments of sound
recordings, the artwork and related rights created in connection therewith, as well
as all copyrights and related Intellectual Property rights associated therewith (the
“Masters”), including, without limitation, those Masters set forth on Exhibit
1.01(a)(viii) hereto;
(ix) those executory contracts set forth in Schedule 1.01(a)(ix), as that schedule may
be amended from time to time prior to the Closing by Purchaser, it being
understood that the inclusion of any such contract as an Acquired Asset shall be
subject to the entry of a Bankruptcy Court order or the agreement of the non-
debtor party to the applicable contract; and
(x) all of Seller’s rights, title and interest in Intellectual Property related to the
Acquired Assets or the Business.
(b) As of Closing, (i) all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Acquired Assets shall
be immediately vested in Purchaser free and clear of all Liens, Claims and Other Interests
other than the Permitted Exceptions and (ii) risk of loss as to the Acquired Assets shall
pass from the Seller to Purchaser.
(a) The following shall constitute Excluded Assets: (i) Avoidance Actions; (ii) Excluded
Contracts; (iii) the Subsidiary Interests; (iv) the Excluded Inventory; (v) all cash and cash
equivalents of Seller; (vi) Seller's rights under this Agreement and all cash and non-cash
consideration payable or deliverable to Seller pursuant to the terms and provisions hereof;
(vii) insurance proceeds, claims and causes of action with respect to or arising in
connection with (1) any lease or contract which is not assigned to Purchaser at the
Closing, or (2) any item of tangible or intangible property not acquired by Purchaser at
the Closing; (viii) life insurance policies of officers and other employers of Seller; (ix) all
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employee benefit plans, employment agreements and any other similar arrangements
(written or oral) maintained by Seller relating to employment, employee health, welfare
and benefits with respect to any employee of Seller; and (x) any other assets that
Purchaser determines are not desirable to the ongoing operation of the Business as of the
Closing and thereafter.
(b) For the avoidance of doubt, Purchaser may elect to receive the Excluded Inventory, either
before or after the Closing Date as “work in process” and not make such Excluded
Inventory available for resale until Purchaser has appropriately identified such Excluded
Inventory as being offered for sale by Purchaser and Purchaser has procured all necessary
mechanical or other licenses to permit the resale of such Excluded Inventory.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon the sale, transfer, assignment
and conveyance of the Acquired Assets to Purchaser at Closing, Purchaser shall assume
from Seller and thereafter pay, perform or otherwise satisfy all debts, liabilities and
obligations of Seller owing on account of the following (provided that no such
assumption, payment, performance or satisfaction shall reduce the Purchase Price)
(collectively, the “Assumed Liabilities”):
(i) the obligations and liabilities of the Seller accruing and to be performed on or
after the Closing under the Assumed Contracts; and
(ii) any liabilities arising after the Closing out of the ownership of the Acquired
Assets by Purchaser.
(b) Purchaser shall assume Liability for curing monetary defaults required to effectuate
assumption and assignment in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 related to the
Assumed Contracts excluding the Lease. To the extent that the cure amounts for such
Assumed Contracts exceed $1,000,000, then Purchaser shall have the option of not
assuming any such Assumed Contracts so that the cure amounts will not exceed
$1,000,000; provided, however, that Seller shall have no obligation to fund any cure costs
with respect to Assumed Contracts except with respect to the Lease. Purchaser shall
designate those executory contracts and unexpired leases that will not become Assume
Contracts in accordance with the provisions of this Section 1.03(b).
(c) Purchaser shall pay an additional $25,000 at the Closing for the purposes of curing any
monetary defaults under the Lease. To the extent that the Liabilities on the Assumed
Contracts (excluding the Lease) are less than $1,000,000, the difference between
$1,000,000 and the actual cure amounts may be used to fund any additional cure cost in
excess of $25,000 necessary to assume the Lease.
(d) Purchaser shall cooperate with Seller in providing to the Bankruptcy Court any evidence
necessary to prove adequate assurance of future performance necessary to effect the
assumption and assignment of the Assumed Contracts. Purchaser shall be responsible for
all costs and expenses incurred after the Closing Date that are necessary in connection
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with providing adequate assurance of future performance with respect to the Assumed
Contract.
(e) If, prior to the Closing Date, any Assumed Contract that Purchaser desires to have
assumed and assigned pursuant to Section 1.01 is not assumed and assigned to Purchaser
pursuant to a final, non-appealable order of the Bankruptcy Court, Purchaser agrees that
if the non-debtor party to the applicable Assumed Contract does not consent to the
assignment and assumption of such Assumed Contract before the Closing Date (any such
Assumed Contract, a “Non-Assigned Contract”), then such Non-Assigned Contract shall
not be deemed to be an Assumed Contract within the meaning of Section 1.01 and,
subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Article 6, Purchaser
shall nonetheless remain obligated to fulfill its obligations hereunder; provided, however,
that Purchaser and Seller may agree to either (i) an adjustment to the Purchase Price in
respect of the Non-Assigned Contract to the extent the Assumed Contract is a Material
Contract, the amount of which adjustment will be negotiated in good faith by the parties;
provided, further, that in no event shall any adjustment(s) in the Purchase Price pursuant
to this option exceed $500,000 in the aggregate; (ii) enter into an arrangement with Seller
with respect to the Non-Assigned Contract in accordance with Section 5.08 hereof; or
(iii) use Purchaser and Seller’s best efforts to obtain a final, non-appealable order of the
Bankruptcy Court effectuating the assumption and assignment of the Assumed Contract
even if such efforts take place after the Initial Closing.
SECTION 1.04. Excluded Liabilities. Other than the Assumed Liabilities, Purchaser is not
assuming any other Liability of Seller, the Business, Seller’s Affiliates, their respective
businesses or any other Liability otherwise relating to the Acquired Assets, of whatever nature,
whether presently in existence or arising hereafter, and all such other liabilities and obligations
shall be retained by and remain obligations and liabilities of Seller, including the following:
(a) any Liability under any Environmental Laws arising or accruing before the Closing;
(b) any Liability for borrowed money, including accrued interest and fees, arising or accruing
before the Closing;
(c) any Liability for any and all Taxes for all periods prior to the Closing Date;
(d) any Liability of Seller or its Affiliates arising out of or resulting from Seller’s or its
Affiliates non-compliance with any applicable law;
(f) any Liability for any fees and expenses incurred or owed in connection with the
administration of the Chapter 11 Case, the fees and expenses of attorneys, accountants,
financial advisors, consultants and other professionals retained by Seller or the
Committee, incurred or owed in connection with the administration of the Chapter 11
Case, and all out of pocket expenses of Seller in connection with the transactions
contemplated under this Agreement..
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SECTION 1.05. Purchase Price. The aggregate consideration for the purchase and sale of the
Acquired Assets shall be an amount in cash equal to $5,050,000 (which amount shall include the
Deposit previously paid by Purchaser) (the “Purchase Price”). For the avoidance of doubt,
except as expressly provided in Section 1.03(d) with respect to Non-Assigned Contracts, the
Purchase Price shall not be reduced in the event that Purchaser elects not to assume one or more
of the Assumed Contracts listed on Schedule 1.01(a)(x) in its sole discretion, and not as a result
of disputes or objections related to assumption and assignment asserted or filed in the
Bankruptcy Court.
ARTICLE 2
CLOSING
SECTION 2.01. Closing. The Initial Closing shall take place at the offices of Stevens & Lee,
P.C., at 485 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10022, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) as
soon as practicable after the conditions set forth in Article 6 shall have been satisfied or waived
(if waivable), and in no event later than July 3, 2008 (the “Initial Closing Date”). There will be a
Subsequent Closing with respect to those executory contracts and unexpired leases that become
Assumed Contracts following the Bankruptcy Court hearing on or about July 9, 2008 (the
“Additional Assumed Contracts”). Such Subsequent Closing shall take place as soon as
practicable, but not later than two business days following the entry of an order of the
Bankruptcy Court authorizing the assumption and assignment of the Additional Assumed
Contracts (the “Subsequent Closing Date”). All Proceedings to be taken and all documents to be
delivered by all parties at either the Initial Closing or the Subsequent Closing, as applicable, shall
be deemed to have been taken and executed simultaneously at the applicable Closing and no
such Proceeding shall be deemed to have been taken nor any such document executed or
delivered until all have been taken, executed and delivered. The Initial Closing and Subsequent
Closing shall be collectively referred to herein as the “Closing” where appropriate and all
references to the Closing Date shall include the Initial Closing Date and any Subsequent Closing
Dates, as appropriate.
SECTION 2.02. Seller’s Deliveries at Initial Closing. At the Initial Closing, Seller shall
deliver to Purchaser the following:
(a) such deeds, bills of sale, assignments of leases and contracts (except for the Additional
Assumed Contracts), quitclaim deeds with respect to real property, and any other
instruments of conveyance that, in form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and that in
the reasonable judgment of Purchaser, are necessary to consummate the transactions
contemplated herein and to effectively vest in Purchaser good, valid and insurable title to
the Acquired Assets, free and clear of all Liens, Claims and Other Interests other than the
Permitted Exceptions; and
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(a) Purchaser shall irrevocably deliver to Seller an amount equal to the Purchase Price minus
the Deposit (“Cash Consideration”). The Cash Consideration shall be paid by wire
transfer of immediately available funds into an account designated by Seller. The Cash
Consideration shall be divided into two components: (i) $2,500,000 shall be immediately
payable to the Seller; and (ii) $2,150,000 shall be deposited into escrow with Stevens &
Lee, P.C., counsel for the Seller pending the Subsequent Closing. In addition the $25,000
to cure the Lease shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds into an
account designated by Seller
(b) The assumption by Purchaser of the Assumed Contracts and the Assumed Liabilities,
except for the Additional Assumed Contracts and associated Assumed Liabilities, shall be
effected on the Closing Date by an instrument of assumption and other instruments of
transfer and conveyance.
SECTION 2.04. Possession. Right to possession of the Acquired Assets shall transfer to
Purchaser as of the Initial Closing, except for the Additional Assumed Contracts, which shall
transfer to Purchaser as of the Subsequent Closing. Seller shall transfer and deliver to Purchaser
on the Initial or Subsequent Closing, as the case may be, such keys, lock and safe combinations
and other similar items as Purchaser shall require to obtain immediate and full occupation and
control of the Acquired Assets, and shall also make available to Purchaser at their then existing
locations all documents in Seller’s possession that are required to be transferred to Purchaser by
this Agreement, as set forth herein.
SECTION 2.05. Further Assurances. After the Initial and Subsequent Closings, Purchaser
and Seller may from time to time, at the reasonable request of the other party, execute and
deliver instruments, documents and agreements and take other actions as such other party may
reasonably request, in order to more effectively consummate the transactions contemplated
herein; provided, however, that the requesting party will prepare such additional documents and
instruments and will handle any submittal, applications, processing, recording and registrations.
Upon request from time to time, Seller shall to the extent then legally permitted to do so and at
the Purchaser’s cost and expense, execute and deliver all documents, take all rightful oaths, and
use commercially reasonable efforts to do all other acts that may be reasonably necessary or
desirable, in the reasonable opinion of counsel for Purchaser, to perfect or record the title of
Purchaser, or any successor of Purchaser, to the Acquired Assets transferred or to be transferred
under this Agreement. Purchaser shall cooperate with Seller’s representatives concerning their
rights to visit, inspect and review the Acquired Assets, including as to information requests, and
shall provide access to the books and records related to the Acquired Assets or the Business, and
will reasonably cooperate with Seller’s representatives to permit the administration of Seller’s
estate after the Closing.
SECTION 2.06. Allocation of Purchase Price. Purchaser and Seller agree to allocate the
Purchase Price in accordance with the rules under Section 1060 of the Code. Such Purchase
Price allocation is set forth in Schedule 2.06. Purchaser and Seller recognize that the Purchase
Price does not include Purchaser’s acquisition expenses and that Purchaser will allocate such
expenses appropriately. Seller and Purchaser agree to act in accordance with the computations
and allocations contained in Schedule 2.06 in any relevant tax returns or filings, including any
forms or reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 1060 of the Code, the Treasury
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Regulations promulgated thereunder or any provisions of local, state and foreign law ("1060
Forms"), and to cooperate in the preparation of any 1060 Forms and to file such 1060 Forms in
the manner required by applicable law.
(a) Upon receipt of a certificate of compliance with Section 6.03(b) from Seller, Stevens &
Lee, P.C. shall be authorized to deliver to Seller $2,550,000 from the Stevens & Lee,
P.C., escrow account, less any adjustment to the Purchase Price pursuant to Section
1.03(e) in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
(b) The assumption by the Purchaser of the Additional Assumed Contracts and associated
Assumed Liabilities shall be effected on the Subsequent Closing Date by an instrument of
assumption and other instruments of transfer and conveyance.
(c) The remaining portion, if any, of the $500,000 related to the Purchase Price adjustment
for Assumed Contracts shall remain in the Stevens & Lee, P.C. escrow account until (i)
the parties have effectuated the assumption and assignment with respect to the applicable
Additional Assumed Contracts; (ii) the parties agree that they will not be able to
effectuate assumption and assignment of any Additional Assumed Contracts(s); or (iii)
July 3, 2009.
(a) such assignments of leases and contracts for the Additional Assumed Contracts in form
reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and that in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser, are
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated herein and to effectively vest in
Purchaser good, valid and insurable title to the Additional Assumed Contracts, free and
clear of all Liens, Claims and Other Interests other than the Permitted Exceptions; and
(c) In the event the parties agree on the adjustment to the Purchase Price, if any, as
contemplated by Section 1.03(e), Seller shall irrevocably authorize the delivery to
Purchaser of the amount of the Purchase Price adjustment within two business days of
such agreement. In the event the parties are unable to agree on the adjustment to the
Purchase Price, if any, as contemplated by Section 1.03(e), then the Bankruptcy Court
shall resolve the adjustment to the Purchase Price.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows, as of the date hereof and as of the
Closing:
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SECTION 3.01. Organization, Qualification, Etc. Seller is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and
has all requisite corporate power and, subject to any required Bankruptcy Court approval,
authority to own, lease or operate its properties and assets and to carry on the Business as
Currently Conducted, and is in good standing in all jurisdictions in which it owns or leases real
property, except where the failure so to qualify or to be so licensed would not have or reasonably
be expected to result in a Material Adverse Affect.
SECTION 3.02. Authorization, Etc. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale
Order, Seller has obtained full corporate authorization to enter into, execute, deliver and perform
under this Agreement, and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein, in accordance
with its Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and any other governing rules and applicable law and
no further corporate action on the part of Seller is necessary to authorize such execution,
delivery, performance or consummation. Subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy
Code and Bankruptcy Rules, Seller has all requisite corporate power to own, lease and operate its
properties, to carry on its business as now being conducted and, subject to Seller’s obtaining the
Sale Order, to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and all writings relating hereto.
Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale Order, this Agreement constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms.
Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale Order and upon execution of the documents
to be executed and delivered at the Closing or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement (the
“Ancillary Documents”) by Seller, such documents shall constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligations of Seller, enforceable in accordance with their terms.
SECTION 3.03. No Conflicts or Violations. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the
Sale Order, the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions
herein contemplated, and the performance of, fulfillment of and compliance with the terms and
conditions hereof by Seller do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a breach of the
articles of incorporation or the by-laws of Seller; (b) violate any statute, law, rule or regulation,
or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any Governmental Entity except for consents,
declarations, filings and registrations the failure to have which, individually or in the aggregate,
would not reasonably be excepted to have a Material Adverse Effect; (c) violate or conflict with
or constitute a default under any agreement, instrument or writing of any nature to which Seller
is a party or by which Seller or its assets or properties may be bound or (d) result in the
imposition of a Lien, Claim or Other Interest, other than Permitted Exceptions, upon or with
respect to any of the Acquired Assets. Subject to entry of an order approving assignment and
assumption of the Assumed Contracts, neither the execution and delivery hereof nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will contravene, conflict with, result in a
violation of (or any event that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a violation
of) any of the terms or requirements of, or give any person the right to accelerate, revoke,
withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, or result in the inability of Purchaser to enjoy
the benefits of, such Assumed Contract.
SECTION 3.04. Litigation. Schedule 3.04 lists all Proceedings (other than the Chapter 11
Case) commenced against the Seller or with respect to the Acquired Assets or the Business. No
Proceeding listed on Schedule 3.04 has had, or would reasonably be expected to result in, a
Material Adverse Effect, and except for the pendency of the Chapter 11 Case, there is no
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Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting Seller, the
Business or the Acquired Assets which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.
SECTION 3.05. Title to Property. Seller has good and marketable title to, or a valid license
or leasehold interest in, all of the Acquired Assets. Upon transfer of the Acquired Assets to
Purchaser in accordance with this Agreement, Purchaser shall receive good and marketable title
thereto or a valid license or leasehold interest therein free and clear of all Liens, Claims and
Other Interests other than the Permitted Exceptions.
SECTION 3.06. Bankruptcy Filings. All Seller’s motions, notices and other papers filed with
the Bankruptcy Court: (a) comply in all material respects with the requirements of the
Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Rules; and (b) did not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made.
SECTION 3.07. Confidentiality. Seller has taken all steps reasonably necessary to preserve
the confidential nature of all material confidential information (including any trade secrets and
other proprietary information) related to the Acquired Assets. All use, disclosure or
appropriation of such material confidential information owned by any Seller by or to a third
party has been pursuant to the terms of a written agreement between such Seller and such third
party.
SECTION 3.08. Cure Amount. Schedule 3.08 sets forth the amount that, to the Seller’s
Knowledge, is required to be paid to cure any outstanding defaults under each Assumed
Contract.
SECTION 3.09. Assumed Contracts. Seller has provided or made available to Purchaser true
and correct copies or other evidence of each Assumed Contract. Subject only to the payment of
the cure amounts set forth on Schedule 3.08 and the entry of appropriate orders of the
Bankruptcy Court, (a) each Assumed Contract is in full force and effect and is enforceable
against each party thereto in accordance with its terms; (b) there does not exist under any
Assumed Contract any event of default or event or condition that, after notice or lapse of time or
both, would constitute a violation, breach or event of default thereunder; or (c) there is no other
material dispute pending or threatened under any of the Assumed Contracts.
(a) Schedule 3.10 lists each of the directors and officers of the Seller. Seller is not a party to
any collective bargaining agreements, there are no labor unions or other organizations
representing any employee of Seller, and no labor unions or other organizations have
filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board or any other Governmental
Entity seeking certification as the collective bargaining representative of any employee of
Seller. No labor union or organization is engaged in or threatening to engage in any
organizing activity with respect to any employee of Seller. Seller is not delinquent in
material payments to any of its employees for any wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses
or other direct compensation for any services performed for Seller, as the case may be, or
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material amounts required to be reimbursed to such employees. There are no strikes,
slowdowns, stoppages of work, or any other concerted interference with normal
operations existing of a material nature that are pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened against or involving Seller. Seller does not have Liability with respect to any
misclassification of any person as (x) an independent contractor rather than as an
employee, or with respect to any employee leased from another employer, or (y) an
employee exempt from state or federal overtime regulation.
(b) Seller has not taken any action that would constitute a “mass layoff”, “mass termination”
or “plant closing” within the meaning of WARN or otherwise trigger notice requirements
or Liability under any federal, local, state or foreign plan closing notice or collective
dismissal law.
(a) Neither Seller nor any of its present or former ERISA Affiliates have any Liability or
potential Liability, direct or indirect, under any Employee Benefit Plan, with respect to
any current or former employees, directors, independent contractors, consultants of
Seller.
(b) Neither Seller nor any of its present or former ERISA Affiliates is or has ever maintained
or been obligated to contribute to a Multiple Employer Plan, a Multi-Employer Plan or a
Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
SECTION 3.12. Intellectual Property. As of the Closing Date, Seller owns or has the right
to use all Intellectual Property used in the conduct of the Business, except where any failure to
own or have such right to use the Intellectual Property individually or in the aggregate could not
reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.12(a), no clam has been asserted and is pending by any Person challenging or questioning the
use of any such Intellectual Property or the validity or effectiveness of any such Intellectual
Property, nor does Seller know of any valid basis for any such claim except for such claims that
in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to resulting a Material Adverse Effect. The
use of such Intellectual Property by Seller does not infringe on the rights of any Person, except
for such claims and infringements that, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. All federal, state and foreign registrations of,
and applications for, Intellectual Property and all unregistered Intellectual Property material to
the business of Seller that are owned or licensed by or to Seller on the Closing Date are described
in Schedule 3.12(b).
SECTION 3.13. Environmental Obligations. Except as has not and would not reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, there has been no Release or, to the Knowledge of
Seller, Threat of Release, of any Hazardous Materials from the business premises of Seller, or
from any portion of the real property where any Hazardous Materials were generated,
manufactured, refined, transferred, produced, imported, used, or processed from or from any
other asset (whether real property, personal property or mixed) in which Seller has or had an
interest. There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened claims, liens,
Proceedings, or Orders resulting from any Environmental Health and Safety Liabilities or arising
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under or pursuant to any Environmental Law with respect to or affecting any business premises
or real property or other assets (whether real property, personal property, or mixed) in which
Seller has or had an interest. Seller have delivered to Purchaser true and complete copies and
results of any reports, studies, analyses, tests, or monitoring possessed or initiated by Seller or
any agent or representative of Seller pertaining to Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Activities
in, on, or under the business premises, or real property of Seller, or concerning compliance, by
Seller or any prior owner or operator or occupant of such property for which there might be
continuing owner Liability, with Environmental Laws.
SECTION 3.14. Accounts Receivable. The Accounts Receivable represent (and to the extent
not yet existing, will represent) valid obligations owing to Seller and have been (or will be)
created on the standard terms of trade offered by Seller and Seller reasonably believes that they
are (or will be) fully collectible by Purchaser following the Closing, subject to ordinary disputes,
returns and allowances for bad debts.
SECTION 3.15. Brokers. No Person is entitled to any brokerage, financial advisory, finder’s
or similar fee or commission payable by Purchaser in connection with the transactions
contemplated herein, except for Getzler Henrich & Associates, LLC, which has been duly
retained pursuant to orders of the Bankruptcy Court. For the avoidance of doubt, Seller hereby
acknowledges and agrees that any fees, commissions or expenses due and owing to Getzler,
Henrich & Associates will be deemed to be an Excluded Liability and shall be the sole
responsibility of Seller.
SECTION 3.16. No Other Representations and Warranties. Except for the representations
and warranties contained in this Section 3, neither Seller nor any other person makes any other
express or implied representation or warranty on behalf of Seller.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller as follows, as of the date hereof and as of the
Closing:
SECTION 4.01. Organization. Purchaser is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation.
SECTION 4.02. Authorization. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale Order,
Purchaser has obtained full authorization to enter into, execute, deliver, and perform under this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein, in accordance with its
organizational documents and any other governing rules and applicable law. Subject to the
applicable provisions of Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules, Purchaser has all requisite
corporate power to own, lease and operate the Acquired Assets and, subject to Purchaser’s
obtaining the Sale Order, to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and all writings relating
hereto. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale Order, this Agreement constitutes the
legal, valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser in accordance
with its terms. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Sale Order and upon execution of
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the Ancillary Documents by Purchaser, such documents shall constitute the legal, valid and
binding obligations of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with their terms.
SECTION 4.03. No Conflicts or Violations. Subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the
Sale Order, the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions
herein contemplated, and the performance of, fulfillment of and compliance with the terms and
conditions hereof by Purchaser do not and will not: (i) conflict with or result in a breach of the
articles of incorporation or the by-laws or equivalent organizational documents of Purchaser; (ii)
violate any statute, law, rule or regulation, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any
Governmental Entity; or (iii) violate or conflict with or constitute a default under any material
agreement, instrument or writing of any nature to which Purchaser is a party or by which
Purchaser or a material portion of its assets or properties may be bound.
SECTION 4.04. Brokers. No Person is entitled to any brokerage, financial advisory, finder’s
or similar fee or commission payable by Purchaser in connection with the transactions
contemplated herein.
SECTION 4.05. No other Representations and Warranties. Except for the representations
and warranties contained in this Section 4, neither Purchaser nor any other person makes any
other express or implied representation or warranty on behalf of Purchaser.
ARTICLE 5
COVENANTS
SECTION 5.01. Notice of Sale. Seller shall provide all notices of this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated herein as required by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules and
other applicable laws and rules.
SECTION 5.02. Access and Information. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall afford to
Purchaser and to Purchaser’s legal counsel, consultants, and other authorized representatives
reasonable access during normal business hours to Seller’s Business, including to Seller’s books,
records, properties and personnel, and shall furnish as promptly as practicable to Purchaser any
and all such information as Purchaser reasonably may request with respect thereto.
SECTION 5.03. Additional Matters. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, except as
provided by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules or any other orders entered or approvals
or authorizations granted by the Bankruptcy Court, Purchaser and Seller agree to use their best
efforts to do (or cause to be done) all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and
make effective the transactions contemplated herein, including to obtain all necessary waivers,
consents and approvals required herein.
SECTION 5.04. Public Announcements. Purchaser and Seller shall consult with each other
before issuing any press release or making any public statement or communication with respect
to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein, and neither party shall issue any such
press release or make any such statement or communication without the prior consent of the
other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that a party may issue
such press release or make such statement or communication, without the consent of the other
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party, to the extent it may be required by law, rule, regulation or Court order, upon the advice of
counsel.
SECTION 5.05. Conduct of Business. (a) Seller agrees that, from the date of this Agreement
to the relevant Closing Date, except as required or specifically permitted by this Agreement or
unless Purchaser shall otherwise agree in writing, Seller shall operate and conduct its Business
only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and shall use best efforts to
preserve and maintain the Acquired Assets and Seller’s relationships with suppliers, customers,
clients, employees, artists agents and others having business dealings with Seller. Without
limiting the generality of the forgoing during the period from the date of this Agreement to the
Closing Date, Seller shall:
(ii) comply in all material respects with Seller’s obligations under the
Assumed Contracts and comply in all material respects with all applicable laws;
(iii) maintain in full force and effect all registrations of all Intellectual
Properties included in or related to the Acquired Assets, to the extent applicable;
(b) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.05(a), during the period from the date of this
Agreement to the relevant Closing Date, without the consent of Purchaser, Seller shall not:
(i) create, incur or assume any debt relating to the Acquired Assets other than
in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;
(iii) other than as contemplated by Section 5.10, not transfer, sell or otherwise
convey any of the Acquired Assets;
(iv) subject any of the Acquired Assets to any Lien, Claim or Other Interest
(other than Permitted Exception), or in any way create or consent to the creation of any title
condition affecting the Acquired Assets;
(v) enter into, renew, terminate, amend or modify any Assumed Contract;
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Assets;
(viii) knowingly take action that would cause any representation or warranty
herein to be untrue; or
(ix) agree to do, or enter into negotiations to with respect to, any of the
foregoing actions.
(a) Seller shall use its best efforts to obtain, as promptly as practicable and in no event later
than June __, 2008, entry of the Sale Order.
(b) Subject to the Sale Procedures Order and the Sale Order, Seller shall promptly make any
filings, take all actions, and use best efforts to obtain any and all other approvals and
orders necessary or appropriate for consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein, subject to Seller’s obligations to comply with any order of the Bankruptcy Court
and other applicable law.
(c) In the event an appeal is taken, or a stay pending appeal is requested or reconsideration is
sought, from either the Sale Procedures Order or the Sale Order, Seller shall immediately
notify Purchaser of such appeal or stay request and shall provide to Purchaser within one
business day a copy of the related notice of appeal or order of stay or application for
reconsideration. Seller shall also provide Purchaser with written notice, (and copies of)
any other or further notice of appeal, motion or application filed in connection with any
appeal from or application for reconsideration of, either of such orders and any related
briefs.
SECTION 5.07. Permits. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall use its best efforts to: (a) identify
all material permits necessary to operate the Business from and after the Closing; and (b) obtain
consents to the transfer of such material permits which are transferable to Purchaser at or prior to
Closing and which are not otherwise covered by the Sale Order; and (c) cooperate with
Purchaser with respect to the transfer of all material permits.
SECTION 5.08. Consents; Assignments. Seller and Purchaser shall use best efforts to obtain
any consent, approval or amendment required to novate and/or assign all agreements, leases,
licenses, and other rights of any nature whatsoever included in the Acquired Assets. In the event
and to the extent that Seller and Purchaser are unable to obtain any such required consent,
approval or amendment, or if any attempted assignment would be ineffective or would adversely
affect the rights of Seller with respect to the Acquired Assets so that Purchaser would not in fact
receive all the rights with respect to the Acquired Assets, Seller and Purchaser will cooperate in a
mutually agreeable arrangement under which Purchaser may (to the extent permitted by law,
including without limitation, the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure,
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and any Local Rules or orders of the Bankruptcy Court, or the terms of any applicable
agreement) obtain the benefits and assume the obligations with respect to such Acquired Asset in
accordance with this Agreement, including sub-contracting, sub-licensing, or sub-leasing to
Purchaser, or under which Seller would enforce for the benefit of Purchaser, with Purchaser
assuming Seller’ obligations, any and all rights of Seller against a third party thereto. To the
extent such arrangements are made, Seller shall, without further consideration, pay and remit to
Purchaser promptly all monies, rights, and other considerations received in respect of
Purchaser’s performance of such obligations. Following the Closing, Seller shall use best efforts
to obtain required consents with respect to any Acquired Assets which are not assigned to
Purchaser pursuant to the Sale Order. If and when any such consent shall be obtained or such
agreement, lease, license, or other right shall otherwise become assignable or able to be novated,
Seller shall promptly assign and novate all their rights and obligations thereunder to Purchaser
without the payment of any further consideration.
SECTION 5.10. Access to Records. Purchaser shall preserve for a period of six years after the
Closing Date all records relating to the Acquired Assets existing prior to the Closing Date. After
the Closing Date, where there is a legitimate purpose (including, without limitation, as necessary
for the administration of the bankruptcy case), Purchaser shall provide Seller with access, (i)
during all times, to all information, data, and books and records of Purchaser in electronic form,
and (ii) upon prior reasonable written request specifying the need therefor, during regular
business hours, to all information, data and books and records of Purchaser, in any form other
than electronic form, but, in each case, only to the extent relating to the Acquired Assets prior to
the Closing Date, and Seller and its representatives shall have the right to make copies of such
books and records; provided, however, that the foregoing right of access shall not be exercisable
in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the normal operations and business of
Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchaser need not supply the Seller with any
information pursuant to this Section 5.11 which Purchaser is under a legal obligation not to
supply or take any action which would constitute a waiver of attorney-client, attorney work
product or other privilege.
SECTION 5.11. Recordings. At closing, Seller shall deliver all sound recordings, recorded
masters, and tangible embodiments of sound recordings, and Seller shall not retain any copies in
any form or medium of the foregoing.
SECTION 5.12. Confidentiality. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall treat as confidential and
safeguard any and all proprietary, secret or confidential information related to Seller, the
Business and the Purchaser. From and after the Closing Date, Seller agrees that it will not, nor
will it permit any of its Affiliates to, make use of, divulge or disclose to any third party (other
than the Purchaser or any agent or employee of the Purchaser) any information of any
proprietary, secret or confidential nature related to the Business, the Acquired Assets or the
Purchaser. From and after the Closing Date, Purchaser agrees that it will not, nor will it permit
any of its Affiliates to, make use of, divulge or disclose to any third party (other than Seller or
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any agent or employee of Seller) any information of any proprietary, secret or confidential nature
related to Seller or the Excluded Assets. The foregoing shall not prohibit or restrict the
Purchaser or the Seller from disclosing or using any such information in connection with any
disclosure or information requirement of applicable law, including without limitation, the
Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and any Local Rules or orders of
the Bankruptcy Court, or the rules and regulations of any exchange or similar organization on
which its securities are traded.
SECTION 5.13. Nondisparagement. From and after the Closing Date, Seller, on behalf of
itself and each of its present and former directors, officers, employees, agents and equity holders,
agrees that neither it nor they will engage in any conduct with the intent to injure the reputation
and interest of the Purchaser, its Affiliates and the Business (including, without limitation
recording artists and other non-Debtor parties to any Assumed Contracts), and shall not
disparage, induce or encourage others to disparage the Purchaser, its Affiliates and the Business
(including, without limitation recording artists and other non-Debtor parties to any Assumed
Contracts), or make or cause to be made any statement that is critical of or otherwise maligns the
business reputation of the Purchaser, its Affiliates and the Business (including, without limitation
recording artists and other non-Debtor parties to any Assumed Contracts).
SECTION 5.14. Disclosure Supplements. From time to time prior to the Closing, with
respect to any matter arising after the date hereof which, if existing or occurring as of the date
hereof, would have been required to be set forth or described in this Agreement or which is
necessary to complete or correct any information in this Agreement or in any representation or
warranty of Seller which has been rendered inaccurate thereby, then Seller shall promptly
supplement or amend this Agreement as necessary to complete or correct such information. No
such supplement or amendment will be deemed to cure any breach of any representation or
warranty made in this Agreement or to affect the conditions to the obligations of the parties.
SECTION 5.15. Transition; Separation of Operations. From and after the date hereof, the
parties agree to cooperate and to act in good faith to ensure a smooth transition of operations
from Seller to Purchaser, and a separation of operations between Purchaser and Seller’s
affiliates, TVT Music, Inc. and TVT Music Enterprises, LLC (collectively, the “Publishing
Entities”). In particular, the parties agree to cooperate to and to act in good faith with respect to:
[(a) the separation of records of the Publishing Entities from the records of the Seller;] [To
be discussed](b) the post-Closing acquisition of certain furniture and equipment used by the
Publishing Entities from the Purchaser; (c) the continued post-Closing use and occupancy of a
portion of the Leased premises by the Publishing Entities, separate and apart from the portion of
the Leased premises used by the Purchaser for a limited time, subject to (i) any necessary
approval of the landlord; (ii) the agreement of appropriate rent, (iii) such use and occupancy not
interfering with Purchaser’s buildout, upfit or occupancy of the Leased premises or (iv) such use
or occupancy not interfering with Purchaser’s ability to cure and assume any Assumed Contract;
and (c) any other necessary or appropriate arrangements to ensure a smooth transition of
operations from Seller to Purchaser, and a separation of operations between Purchaser and the
Publishing Entities. In addition, Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge and agree that: (x)
Purchaser shall reimburse Seller for the prorated portion of the rent and utilities for the Leased
premises for the month of July, 2008; and (y) that with respect to the continued administration of
Additional Assumed Contracts between the Initial Closing and the Subsequent Closing,
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Purchaser shall be responsible for reimbursing Seller for the salary of [one] employee of Seller,
to be mutually agree upon between the party, who will be performing such administration;
provided, however, that the parties acknowledge and agree that any amounts payable by
Purchaser pursuant to this sentence shall be netted against any amounts payable by Seller
pursuant to the preceding sentence.
(a) For the avoidance of doubt, Purchaser and Seller hereby acknowledge and agree that
Purchaser shall not be obligated to offer employment to, hire or otherwise employ any
current or former employee of Seller or any of its affiliates. Further, Purchaser is not
assuming, not shall it be responsible for any severance, stay bonus or any other similar or
equivalent compensation arrangement or obligation with respect to any present or former
employee of Seller or its Affiliates.
(b) Purchaser shall not be responsible with respect to any current or former employees of
Seller or its Affiliates or any such employee’s beneficiaries for compliance WARN or
any other law, including any requirement to provide for and discharge any and all
notifications, benefits and liabilities to such employees or any applicable Governmental
Entity that might be imposed as a result of the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise.
(c) Purchaser shall not be responsible for or assume liability for administration of and
compliance with the continuation coverage requirements for “group health plans” under
COBRA with respect to any current or former employee of Seller or its Affiliates or any
such employee’s covered dependents who incur a COBRA qualifying event or loss of
coverage under any group health plan at any time immediately following the Closing.
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
(a) all waiting periods, if any, applicable to this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein shall have expired or been terminated and all other authorizations,
consents, orders and approvals shall have been obtained; and
(b) there shall not be any statute, rule or regulation, enjoining or prohibiting the
consummation of the Closing and no court of competent jurisdiction shall have issued,
and there shall not have been commenced and be continuing any action by any
Governmental Entity seeking any order, decree or ruling enjoining or prohibiting the
consummation of the Closing.
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(a) Purchaser shall have performed in all material respects its obligations under this
Agreement required to be performed by Purchaser at or prior to the Closing.
(b) The representations and warranties of Purchaser contained in this Agreement shall be true
and correct in all respects on the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as if
made at and as of such date except to the extent such representations are expressly made
as of an earlier date.
(c) The Sale Order shall have been entered by the Bankruptcy Court, and such order shall not
have been stayed, modified, reversed or amended in any manner adverse to Purchaser or
Seller, and Seller shall have received from the Bankruptcy Court all other orders,
approvals and consents reasonably required to transfer the Acquired Assets and to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
(a) Seller shall have performed in all material respects their obligations under this Agreement
required to be performed by Seller at or prior to the Closing.
(b) The representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true
and correct in all respects on the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as if
made at and as of such date except to the extent such representations are expressly made
as of an earlier date; provided, however, that with respect to the Subsequent Closing, (x)
only those representations and warranties of Seller contained in Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03,
3.04, 3.08, 3.09 and 3.12 shall be true and correct in all respects on the date of this
Agreement and as of the Subsequent Closing Date as if made at and as of such date
except to the extent such representations are expressly made as of an earlier date and (y)
such representations and warranties need only be true and correct with respect to and to
the extent that they impact the Additional Assumed Contracts.
(c) The Sale Order, in a form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser, stating, among other
things, that the Acquired Assets shall be acquired by Purchaser free and clear of any
Liens, Claims and Other Interests of any kind or nature, shall have been entered by the
Bankruptcy Court, and such order shall not have been stayed, modified, reversed or
amended in any manner adverse to Purchaser, and Seller shall have received from the
Bankruptcy Court all other orders, approvals and consents reasonably required to transfer
the Acquired Assets and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein, and
Purchaser shall have received evidence thereof reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser and
its counsel.
(d) With the exception of $1,000,000 of cure costs for Assumed Contracts, the Liability for
which is being assumed by Purchaser, and the $25,000 for cure costs necessary to assume
the Lease, which is paid at the Initial Closing, Purchaser shall have no liability for any
“cure costs” and administrative expenses in respect of Assumed Contracts
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(e) Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated herein, Purchaser will have
acquired good title in and to, or a valid leasehold interest in, as applicable, each of the
Acquired Assets, free and clear of all Liens, Claims and Other Interests, other than those
related to the Assumed Liabilities and Permitted Exceptions.
(f) Seller shall have procured an order of the Bankruptcy Court authorizing the assumption
and assignment of the Lease and shall have conveyed to Purchaser all equipment and
fixtures belonging to the Seller that are located at Seller’s premises covered by the Lease.
ARTICLE 7
TERMINATION
(a) by mutual written agreement of Seller and Purchaser at any time prior to the Closing;
(b) by either one of Seller or Purchaser, in the event a Competing Transaction is approved by
the Bankruptcy Court;
(c) by Purchaser at any time prior to the Closing, in the event any of the conditions set forth
in Section 6.01 or Section 6.03 shall have become incapable of fulfillment or cure and
shall not have been waived by Purchaser (if waivable), provided that Purchaser is not
then in breach of this Agreement;
(d) by Seller at any time prior to the Closing, in the event any of the conditions set forth in
Section 6.01 or Section 6.02 shall have become incapable of fulfillment or cure and shall
not have been waived by Seller (if waivable), provided that Seller is not then in breach of
this Agreement;
(e) by Purchaser, in the event Seller’s bankruptcy case is converted to a case under chapter 7
of the Bankruptcy Code.
SECTION 7.02. Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated under Section 7.01,
the terminating party shall forthwith give written notice thereof to the other party, and this
Agreement will thereafter become void and have no further force and effect, and all further
obligations of Seller and Purchaser to each other under this Agreement will terminate without
further Liability of Seller or Purchaser to the other, except that each party will return all
documents, work papers and other material of any other party relating to the transactions
contemplated herein, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to the party
furnishing the same, and all confidential information received by either party with respect to the
business of the other party will be returned immediately. If this Agreement is terminated other
than pursuant to Section 7.01(d), then within 5 business days after such termination, the Deposit
shall be returned to Purchaser.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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SECTION 8.01. Survival of Representations, Warranties. Except as otherwise set forth
herein, no representations or warranties in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered
pursuant to this Agreement shall survive beyond the Closing.
SECTION 8.02. Bulk Transfers. Purchaser waives compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws relating to bulk transfers in connection with the acquisition of the Acquired
Assets.
SECTION 8.03. "AS IS" Transaction; Representations and Warranties; Schedules and
Exhibits.
(a) Purchaser hereby acknowledges and agrees that, except as otherwise expressly provided
in this Agreement or in the schedules hereto prepared by Seller, Seller makes no
representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to Seller, the
Acquired Assets or the Assumed Liabilities (including, without limitation, income to be
derived from or expenses to be incurred in connection with the Acquired Assets, the
physical condition of any personal or real property comprising a part of the Acquired
Assets or which is the subject of any of the Assumed Liabilities to be assumed by
Purchaser at the Closing Date, the environmental condition or other matter relating to the
physical condition of any real property or improvements which are the subject of any
assigned lease to be assumed by Purchaser at the Closing Date, the zoning of any such
real property or improvements, the value or transferability of the Acquired Assets (or any
portion thereof), the terms, amount, validity or enforceability of any Assumed Liabilities,
or the merchantability or fitness of the Acquired Assets). WITHOUT IN ANY WAY
LIMITING THE FOREGOING AND EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
(EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AS TO ANY PORTION OF
THE ACQUIRED ASSETS. Purchaser further acknowledges that Purchaser has
conducted an independent inspection and investigation of the condition of the Acquired
Assets, as Purchaser deemed necessary or appropriate, and that in proceeding with its
acquisition of the Acquired Assets Purchaser is doing so based solely upon such
independent inspections and investigations and representations, warranties, terms and
conditions of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, but subject to the satisfaction
or waiver of the closing conditions specified herein. Accordingly, if the Closing occurs,
Purchaser will accept the Acquired Assets at the Closing Date "AS IS," "WHERE IS,"
and "WITH ALL FAULTS," subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Sale
Order.
(b) Each of Purchaser and Seller agree neither Seller nor any of the respective officers,
directors, stockholders, employees, affiliates, representatives or agents of Seller shall
have any Liability or responsibility arising out of, or relating to, any information
(whether written or oral), documents or materials furnished by Seller or any of their
officers, directors, stockholders, employees, affiliates or any of their respective
representatives or agents, and any information, documents or materials made available to
Purchaser in certain "data rooms," management presentations or any other form in
expectation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except to the extent
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Seller or any of the respective officers, directors, stockholders, employees, affiliates,
representatives or agents of Seller has knowingly misled Purchaser in connection with the
foregoing.
(c) All Exhibits and Schedules hereto are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part
of this Agreement. Any fact or item which is clearly disclosed on any Schedule or Exhibit
to this Agreement in such a way as to make its relevance to a representation or
representations made elsewhere in this Agreement or to the information called for by
another Schedule or other Schedules (or Exhibit or other Exhibits) to this Agreement
readily apparent shall be deemed to be an exception to such representation or
representations or to be disclosed on such other Schedule or Schedules (or Exhibit or
Exhibits), as the case may be, notwithstanding the omission of a reference or cross-
reference thereto.
SECTION 8.04. Notices. All notices, claims, demands and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed given upon (a) confirmation of receipt of a facsimile
transmission; (b) confirmed delivery by a standard overnight carrier or when delivered by hand,
or (c) the expiration of three (3) business days after the day when mailed by registered or
certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested), addressed to the respective parties at
the following addresses (or such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to Purchaser:
If to Seller:
and
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New York, NY 10003
Fax: 212.979.0842
Attn: Steve Gottlieb and Vera Savcic
SECTION 8.05. Headings; Certain Terms. The headings contained herein are for reference
purposes only and shall not affect meanings or interpretations. All references to “$” or dollars
shall be to United States dollars and all references to “days” shall be to calendar days unless
otherwise specified.
SECTION 8.06. Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
This Agreement shall not be assigned by operation of law or otherwise; provided that Purchaser
may, without the prior consent of Seller, assign all or part of its rights or obligations under this
Agreement to one or more of its Affiliates.
SECTION 8.07. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Ancillary Documents,
represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to the
transactions contemplated herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements,
understandings, arrangements, covenants, representations or warranties, written or oral, by any
officer, employee or representative of either Party dealing with the subject matter hereof.
SECTION 8.08. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the rules of
conflict of laws. Purchaser and Seller irrevocably and unconditionally consent to submit to the
jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court for all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated herein, and the parties agree not to commence any litigation
relating thereto except in the Bankruptcy Court.
SECTION 8.09. Expenses. Except as set forth in this Agreement, whether or not the
transactions contemplated herein are consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection
with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be paid by the party incurring
such expenses. The foregoing shall not affect the legal right, if any, that any party hereto may
have to recover expenses from any other party that breaches its obligations hereunder.
SECTION 8.10. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by writing signed
by both parties hereto.
SECTION 8.11. Waiver. At any time prior to the Closing, the parties hereto may: (a) extend
the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto; (b)
waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any
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document delivered pursuant hereto applicable to such party; and (c) waive compliance with any
of the agreements or conditions contained herein applicable to such party. Any agreement on the
part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an
instrument in writing signed on behalf of such party.
ARTICLE 9
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 9.01. Defined Terms. The terms below shall have the following meanings, as used
in this Agreement:
“Accounts Receivable” means all trade accounts receivable and other rights to payment
from customers and the full benefit of all security for such accounts or rights to payment,
including all trade accounts receivable representing amounts receivable in respect of products or
services delivered to customers, all other accounts or notes receivable and the full benefit of all
security for such accounts or notes and any claim, remedy or other right related to any of the
foregoing.
“Additional Assumed Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such other Person.
“Agreement” means this Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Purchaser and Seller,
including all exhibits, schedules and other documents relating hereto.
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“Assumed Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.03.
“Auction” means the auction for the purchase and sale of Seller’s assets and Business, to
take place in accordance with the Sale Procedures Order beginning June 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
(Eastern Time).
“Avoidance Actions” means all claims and causes of action held by Seller and its estate
as of the Closing arising under Bankruptcy Code sections 544 - 550, other than section 549.
“Bankruptcy Court” means the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York.
“Business” means the record label business operations conducted by Seller as of the
Petition Date.
“Chapter 11 Case” means that certain proceeding for relief filed by the Debtor under
Bankruptcy Code under Case No. 08-10562 (ALG) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York.
“Claims” mean losses, liabilities, claims (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy
Code), damages or expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) whatsoever, whether
known or unknown, fixed, liquidated, contingent or otherwise.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and
the regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Contracts” mean all written or material oral purchase orders, sales agreements, service
contracts, distribution agreements, sales representative agreements, employment or consulting
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agreements, real property leases, other leases, product warranty or service agreements and other
commitments, agreements and undertakings of any nature, including quotations and bids
outstanding on the Closing Date to which Seller is a party or otherwise relate to, impact or arise
out of the Business or the Acquired Assets.
“Currently Conducted” means as currently conducted and as conducted during the six
month period preceding the date of this Agreement.
“Defined Benefit Pension Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(35) of
ERISA.
“Deposit” means that Good Faith Deposit paid to Seller by the Purchaser pursuant to the
Sale Procedures Order, together with interest accrued thereon in accordance with the Sale
Procedures Order.
“DIP Order” means the Bankruptcy Court’s Final Order Under 11 U.S.C §§ 105, 361,
362, 363, 364 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4001 Authorizing Debtor to Obtain Post-Petition Financing
entered April 30, 2008.
“Employee Benefit Plan” means any (a) qualified or non-qualified Employee Pension
Plan (including any Multiple Employer Plans or Multi-Employer Plans), (b) Employee Welfare
Benefit Plan, or (c) other written or unwritten plan, program or arrangement, whether or not
subject to ERISA and whether or not funded, providing for employment, compensation,
consulting, severance, termination pay, deferred compensation, equity compensation, bonus,
fringe benefits, retirement benefits, or other employee benefits or remuneration of any kind.
“Employee Pension Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(2) of ERISA.
“Employee Welfare Benefit Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(1) of
ERISA.
“Environment” shall mean soil, land, surface or subsurface strata, surface waters
(including navigable waters and ocean waters), groundwaters, drinking water supply, stream
sediments, ambient air (including indoor air), plant and animal life and any other environmental
medium or natural resource.
“Environmental, Health and Safety Liabilities” shall mean any Liability or other
responsibility arising from or under any Environmental Law, including those consisting of or
relating to: (a) any environmental, health or safety matter or condition (including on-site or off-
site contamination, occupational safety and health and regulation of any chemical substance or
product); (b) any fine, penalty, judgment, award, settlement, legal or administrative proceeding,
damages, loss, claim, demand or response, remedial or inspection cost or expense arising under
any Environmental Law; (c) financial responsibility under any Environmental Law for cleanup
costs or corrective action, including any cleanup, removal, containment or other remediation or
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response actions required by any Environmental Law (whether or not required or requested by
any Governmental Entity or any other person) and for any natural resource damages; or (d) any
other compliance, corrective or remedial measure required under any Environmental Law.
“Environmental Laws” means any federal, state, local or foreign law (including
common law), treaty, judicial decision, regulation, rule, judgment, order, decree, injunction,
permit or governmental restriction or any agreement with any governmental authority or other
third party, relating to the environment, human health and safety or to pollutants, contaminants,
wastes or chemicals or any toxic, radioactive, ignitable, corrosive, reactive or otherwise
hazardous substances, wastes or materials.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that is a member
of a “controlled group of corporations” with, or is under “common control” with, or is a member
of the same “affiliated service group” with such Person as defined in Section 414(b), 414(c),
414(m) or 414(o) of the Code.
“Excluded Contracts” means any executory contracts and unexpired leases that
Purchaser determines not to assume in connection with the Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein, as such list may be amended from time to time prior to the Closing.
“Excluded Inventory” means the Inventory identified on Schedule 1.02 as [Harry Fox
Agency hold inventory].
“Hazardous Material” shall mean any substance, material, chemical or waste that is
listed, or contains material amounts of one or more components that are defined, designated or
classified as hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous under any applicable
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Environmental Law, as well as any industrial waste, industrial wastewater sewage, asbestos or
asbestos containing material, petroleum and any derivative or by-products thereof, crude oil or
any fraction thereof, or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
“Initial Closing” shall mean the first closing where substantially all Acquired Assets,
except for the Additional Assumed Contracts, are transferred to the Purchaser.
“Initial Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
“Intellectual Property” means any and all (x) (i) inventions (whether patentable or
unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), improvements thereto, patents, patent
applications, provisional applications, patent equivalents, statutory invention registrations, and
any disclosures, revivals, renewals, reissuances, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part,
revisions, extensions, reexaminations, or certifications relating to the foregoing, (ii) trademarks,
service marks, trade names, devices, designs, icons, logos, slogans, or Internet domain names, or
any other designation of origin, source or sponsorship, together with the goodwill relating to any
of the foregoing, (iii) copyrights, copyrightable works, works of authorship, and moral rights,
(iv) computer software and programs (excluding commercial, off-the-shelf software), databases,
and mask works, and (v) confidential or proprietary information, including trade secrets, know-
how, knowledge, technology and technical information, processes, formulae, discoveries,
technical advances, designs or design protocols, devices, instructions, specifications, products
and methods, as well as (y) any documentation and media constituting, describing or relating to
any of the foregoing, and (z) any applications or registrations for any of the foregoing.
“Inventory” means all of Seller’s inventory held for resale and all of Seller’s raw
materials, work in process, finished products, wrapping, packaging and similar items, wherever
located.
“Knowledge” means the actual knowledge, after due inquiry, of the executive officers of
Seller as of the date of this Agreement.
“Liability” means any and all direct or indirect indebtedness, liabilities, obligations,
claims, damages, deficiencies or responsibilities, whether known or unknown, accrued or fixed,
absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, secured or unsecured or determined or
determinable, whether or not of a kind required by GAAP to be set forth on a financial statement,
including those arising under any Law and those arising under any contract.
“Liens, Claims and Other Interests” means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, right
of others, claim, security interest, encumbrance, lease, sublease, license, occupancy agreement,
adverse claim or interest, easement, covenant, encroachment, burden, title defect, title retention
agreement, voting trust agreement, interest, equity, option, lien, right of first refusal, charge or
other restrictions or limitations of any nature whatsoever on the assets and properties of Seller,
including such as may arise under the Acquired Assets.
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“Masters” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.01(a)(viii).
“Material Adverse Effect” means any change, effect, event or circumstance, that,
individually or in the aggregate, is materially adverse to the Acquired Assets or the ability of the
Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement, except for any change, effect, event, or
circumstance relating to (i) the economy or the financial markets in general, (ii) the
announcement of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby, (iii) changes in
applicable laws after the date hereof, (iv) the fact that Seller is operating as a debtor-in-
possession under the Bankruptcy Code, or (v) changes in GAAP or regulatory accounting
principles after the date hereof.
“Multi-Employer Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(37) of ERISA.
“Multiple Employer Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 413 of the Code.
“Order” means any judgment, decision, decree, injunction or similar order of any
Governmental Entity, in each case whether preliminary or final.
“Release” shall mean any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, pouring, dumping,
emptying, injection, deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, leaching or migration on or into the
Environment or into or out of any property.
“Sale Order” means the Order to be entered by the Bankruptcy Court approving the
purchase and sale of Seller’s Business.
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“Sale Procedures Order” means the Bankruptcy Court’s Order (A) Approving Bid
Procedures for the Debtor’s Assets, (B) Authorizing Debtor to Offer Certain Bid Protections and
(C) Scheduling Final Sale Hearing and Approving Form and Manner of Notice Thereof entered
May 1, 2008.
“Seller” means TeeVee Toons, Inc. d/b/a TVT Records, as debtor and debtor in
possession.
“Subsequent Closing” means the date or dates after the Initial Closing where the
Additional Assumed Contracts are transferred to Purchaser.
“Subsequent Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.
“Subsidiary Interests” means all of Seller’s stock, membership and other equity
interests in its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, including TVT Music, Inc. and each of its
Subsidiaries.
“Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, as of any date of determination, any
other Person as to which such Person owns, directly or indirectly, or otherwise controls, more
than 50% of the voting shares or other similar interests or the sole general partner interest or
managing member or similar interest of such Person.
“Tax” or “Taxes” means any federal, state, local or foreign income, gross receipts,
license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits,
environmental, customs duties, capital stock, franchise, profits, withholding, social security,
unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, registration, value
added, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, or other tax of any kind whatsoever, including
any interest, penalty, or addition thereto, whether disputed or not.
“Threat of Release” shall mean a reasonable likelihood of a Release that may require
action in order to prevent or mitigate damage to the Environment that may result from such
Release.
“Transfer Taxes” means any sales, purchase, transfer, fixed asset, stamp, documentary
stamp, use or similar taxes.
“WARN” means the United States Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Purchaser have caused this Agreement to be
executed on their behalf, as of the date first above written.
“PURCHASER”
By:
Name:
Title:
“SELLER”
By:
Name:
Title:
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SCHEDULES
(TO BE NEGOTIATED AND PROVIDED PRIOR TO CLOSING)
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