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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): AUGUST 5, 1998
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NETOPIA, INC.
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
Delaware 0-28450 94-3033136
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2470 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda, California 94501
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 814-5100
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Same
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(Former name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
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ITEM 2. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
(a) On August 5, 1998, the Registrant sold its Farallon LAN
Division ("LAN Division"), including the LAN Division's products, accounts
receivable, inventory, property and equipment, intellectual property and other
related assets, to Farallon Networking Corporation ("Farallon"), a Delaware
corporation and an affiliate of Gores Technology Group ("Gores"). Farallon
also assumed certain accounts payable and other liabilities of the LAN
Division. The LAN Division developed and sold Local Area Networking ("LAN")
products primarily for Apple Macintosh computers. The LAN Division's products
consisted of Ethernet, EtherWave, Fast Ethernet and LocalTalk compatible
products which included the PhoneNET system of network connectivity products
(the "LAN Products"). The sale transaction will be recorded as a discontinued
operation in the fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 1998. Due to
transaction related expenses, the Registrant expects to record a loss on the
sale not expected to exceed $3.0 million. As a result of the disposal of this
segment, the Registrant will be reassessing its remaining operations and
presently anticipates the Registrant's continuing operations will record a
charge not expected to exceed approximately $1.0 million for certain one-time
reorganization items and will provide a valuation reserve against
approximately $3.5 million in deferred tax assets in the fourth fiscal quarter
ending September 30, 1998.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of
Assets, dated August 5, 1998 (the "Agreement"), by and between the Registrant
and Farallon, the Registrant received from Farallon consideration aggregating
$4.9 million, including $2,000,000 cash, a two-year $1,000,000 promissory note
guaranteed by Gores, a warrant to purchase equity of Farallon and the right to
receive royalty payments on revenues generated by the sale of LAN Products over
a five-year period as described in Section 2.5 of the Agreement. The amount and
nature of the consideration was determined by arms-length negotiation among the
parties.
At the time of the sale transaction there was no material
relationship between Farallon or Gores (including the officers, directors and
stockholders of Farallon or Gores) and the Registrant or any of its
affiliates, or any director or officer of the Registrant, or any associate of
any such director or officer of the Registrant.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.1 and
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incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(b) The Registrant is required to file pro forma financial information in
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connection with the sale transaction. Such pro forma financial information will
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be filed by amendment not later than 60 days after the date this report on Form
8-K must be filed.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Assets, dated August 5,
1998, by and between Netopia, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, and Farallon Networking Corporation, a
Delaware corporation.*
99.1 Text of Press Release dated August 5, 1998.
*Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the exhibits and schedules to
this Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Assets have been omitted. Such exhibits
and schedules will be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon
request.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NETOPIA, INC.
Date: August 20, 1998 By: /s/ James A. Clark
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James A. Clark
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal
Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Assets, dated
August 5, 1998, by and between Netopia, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and Farallon Networking
Corporation, a Delaware corporation.*
99.1 Text of Press Release dated August 5, 1998.
*Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the exhibits and schedules to
this Stock Purchase Agreement have been omitted. Such exhibits and schedules
will be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
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EXHIBIT 2.1
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the exhibits and
schedules to this Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Assets have been omitted.
Such exhibits and schedules will be submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon request.
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________________________________________________________________________________
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE
AND SALE OF ASSETS
BY AND AMONG
FARALLON NETWORKING CORPORATION
AND
NETOPIA, INC.
AUGUST 5, 1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS..........................................1
1.1 Defined Terms........................................1
1.2 Other Defined Terms..................................5
ARTICLE 2 PURCHASE AND SALE....................................6
2.1 Purchased Assets.....................................6
2.2 Assignment of Contracts..............................8
2.3 Shared Assets........................................8
2.4 Liabilities..........................................9
2.5 Consideration for Purchased Assets..................10
2.6 Purchase Price Adjustment...........................12
2.7 Allocation of Purchase Price........................13
2.8 Taxes...............................................13
2.9 Closing.............................................13
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER............13
3.1 Organization and Existence..........................13
3.2 Authorization.......................................14
3.3 Due Execution and Delivery; Binding Obligations.....14
3.4 Books and Records...................................14
3.5 No Conflict or Violation............................14
3.6 Consents and Approvals..............................14
3.7 Pending Litigation..................................15
3.8 Financial Statements................................15
3.9 Undisclosed Liabilities.............................15
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes or Events................16
3.11 Properties..........................................17
3.12 Inventory...........................................17
3.13 Receivables.........................................17
3.14 Leases..............................................18
3.15 Contracts...........................................18
3.16 Customers and Suppliers.............................18
3.17 Intellectual Property...............................19
3.18 Year 2000 Compliance................................19
3.19 Employment Matters..................................20
3.20 Employee Benefit Plans..............................20
3.21 Compliance with Laws................................20
3.22 Permits.............................................20
3.23 Insurance...........................................21
3.24 Brokers.............................................21
3.25 Environmental Matters...............................21
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3.26 Tax Matters.........................................21
3.27 Transactions with Affiliated Parties................22
3.28 Hardware Products...................................22
3.29 Sell-Through Reports................................22
3.30 Disclosure Generally................................22
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER.........23
4.1 Organization........................................23
4.2 Authorization.......................................23
4.3 Due Execution and Delivery; Binding Obligations.....23
4.4 No Conflict or Violation............................23
4.5 Consents and Approvals..............................23
4.6 Pending Litigation..................................23
4.7 Brokers.............................................24
4.8 Capital Stock.......................................24
ARTICLE 5 COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS............................24
5.1 Access to Information...............................24
5.2 Confidentiality.....................................25
5.3 Reasonable Best Efforts.............................25
5.4 Publicity...........................................25
ARTICLE 6 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO PURCHASER'S PERFORMANCE.....25
6.1 Consents and Regulatory Approvals...................26
6.2 Opinion of Counsel..................................26
6.3 Approval of Documents...............................26
6.4 Documents Transferring Title........................26
6.5 Separation Agreement................................26
6.6 Employment Offers...................................26
ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SELLER'S PERFORMANCE........26
7.1 Consents............................................26
7.2 Approval of Documents...............................27
7.3 Separation Agreement................................27
7.4 Guarantee...........................................27
7.5 Insurance...........................................27
7.6 Fairness Opinion....................................27
7.7 Promissory Note.....................................27
7.8 Warrant.............................................27
7.9 Line of Credit Facility.............................27
7.10 Financial Information...............................27
7.11 Employment Offers...................................27
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ARTICLE 8 POST CLOSING........................................27
8.1 Survival............................................27
8.2 Indemnification Obligations.........................28
8.3 Collection of Receivables...........................30
8.4 Employees...........................................31
8.5 Further Assurances..................................31
8.6 Expenses............................................31
8.7 Grant of License....................................32
8.8 Property and Equipment..............................32
ARTICLE 9 ADDITIONAL COVENANTS................................32
9.1 Sale of Shared Assets...............................32
9.2 Non-Solicitation of Employees and Agents............32
9.3 Reasonableness of Restrictions......................33
9.4 Injunctive Relief...................................33
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS............................33
10.1 Entire Agreement....................................33
10.2 Governing Law.......................................34
10.3 Attorneys' Fees.....................................34
10.4 Interpretation......................................34
10.5 Waiver and Amendment................................34
10.6 Assignment..........................................34
10.7 Successors and Assigns..............................35
10.8 Notices.............................................35
10.9 Severability........................................36
10.10 Cumulative Remedies.................................36
10.11 Warranty of Authority...............................36
10.12 Counterparts........................................36
10.13 Facsimile Signatures................................36
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Promissory Note
Exhibit B Warrant
Exhibit C Allocation of Purchase Price
Exhibit D Opinion of Seller's Counsel
Exhibit E Separation Agreement
Exhibit F Guarantee
SCHEDULES
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1.1(a) Farallon Products
1.1(b) Netopia Products
2.1(a)(i) Farallon Tangible Assets
2.1(a)(ii) Farallon Inventory
2.1(a)(iii) Farallon Receivables
2.1(a)(v) Farallon Contracts
2.3 Shared Assets
2.4(a) Assumed Liabilities
2.5(c) Royalty
3.5 Conflicts or Violations
3.6 Seller's Consents and Approvals
3.7 Pending Litigation
3.8 Financial Statements
3.9 Undisclosed Liabilities
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes or Events
3.14 Leases
3.15 Contracts
3.16 Major Customers
3.17 Intellectual Property
3.18 Year 2000 Compliance
3.19 Employee Information
3.20 Employee Benefit Plans
3.23 Insurance
3.24 Brokers
3.25 Environmental Matters
3.27 Affiliate Transactions
3.29 Sell-Through Reports
4.7 Brokers
6.6 Employment Offers
8.4 Transferred Employees
8.7 Netopia License
9.2 Part-Time Employees
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS
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This AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS (this "Agreement") is made
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as of this 5th day of August 1998 by and among Farallon Networking Corporation,
a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser"), and Netopia, Inc., a Delaware corporation
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("Seller").
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R E C I T A L S
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A. Seller, through its Farallon LAN division, develops, markets,
sells, supports and maintains a family of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, LocalTalk,
HomeLAN and other netw orking products, including those set forth on
Schedule 1.1(a) hereto (the "Farallon Business").
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B. Seller, through its Netopia division, develops, markets, sells,
supports and maintains the Internet and Intranet hardware and software products
and other networking products, services and solutions set forth on Schedule
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1.1(b) hereto (the "Netopia Business").
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C. Purchaser desires to purchase and acquire from Seller, and Seller
desires to sell, assign and transfer to Purchaser, certain assets and properties
held in connection with, necessary for, or material to the Farallon Business of
Seller, and Purchaser has agreed to assume certain enumerated liabilities of
Seller, all for the Purchase Price and on the terms and subject to the
conditions of this Agreement.
A G R E E M E N T
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In consideration of the foregoing recitals and the respective covenants,
agreements, representations and warranties contained herein, the parties,
intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
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1.1 Defined Terms. Unless otherwise defined, capitalized terms used
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herein shall have the following meanings:
"Action" shall mean any action, claim, suit, litigation,
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proceeding, investigation, arbitration, mediation or other dispute.
"Books and Records" shall mean all of Seller's books, ledgers,
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files, records, manuals, and other materials (in any form or medium) related
to the Farallon Business, including, but not limited to, all correspondence,
personnel records, purchasing materials and records, vendor lists, operation
and quality control records and procedures, research and development files,
Intellectual Property disclosures and documentation, accounting records, sales
order files, purchase order files, advertising materials, catalogs, product
brochures, sales and promotional
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materials, and all other records utilized by Seller in connection with the
Farallon Business and all computer and electronic data files necessary to
access or review or continue to compile or utilize any of the foregoing.
"Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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"Contracts" shall mean all contracts, arrangements, licenses, Leases
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and other agreements to which Seller is subject or a party to as of the
Effective Date related to the Farallon Business or by which the Farallon
Business is affected, including, without limitation, all mortgages,
indentures, security agreements, agreements relating to the borrowing of
money, employment agreements, support agreements, sales agency agreements,
distributorship agreements, marketing agreements, agreements or commitments
for capital expenditures, purchase commitments with suppliers, brokerage or
finder's agreements, partnership agreements, limited liability company
operating agreements, joint venture agreements, arrangements or agreements
involving a sharing of profits or expenses, contracts or commitments to sell
or otherwise dispose of any assets other than in the ordinary course of
Farallon Business and non-competition and similar agreements limiting the
freedom of Seller to compete with Farallon Business in any geographic area or
with any person.
"Customer Agreements" shall mean all license, service, maintenance
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and other agreements with customers of Seller related to the Farallon Business.
"Damages" shall mean any claim, demand, loss, liability, damage or
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expense, including, without limitation, interest, penalties and reasonable
attorneys', accountants' and experts' fees and costs of investigation incurred
as a result thereof.
"Effective Date" shall mean 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 5,
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1998.
"Employee Benefit Plan(s)" shall mean: (a) any "employee welfare
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benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA or any "employee pension
benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA, which Seller sponsors or to
which Seller contributes or is required to contribute, or under which Seller may
incur any liability, and which covers an employee or former employee of the
Farallon Business, including each multi-employer welfare benefit plan; (b) any
"multi-employer plan," as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which
Seller has contributed or been obligated to contribute at any time or under
which Seller may incur any liability, and which covers an employee or former
employee of the Farallon Business, and (c) any deferred compensation plan,
severance pay, bonus plan, profit sharing plan, stock option plan, employee
stock purchase plan, and any other employee benefit plan, agreement,
arrangement, or commitment maintained by Seller which covers any employee or
former employee of the Farallon Business.
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"Encumbrances" shall mean any claim, lien, pledge, option, charge,
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easement, security interest, deed of trust, mortgage, right-of-way,
encroachment, restriction, encumbrance or other right of third parties, of any
kind or nature, related to the Farallon Business, but shall not include liens
for Taxes not yet due and payable.
"FF&E" shall mean all machinery, equipment, furnishings, vehicles,
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tools and other similar property used in connection with the Farallon Business.
"GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles, applied
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on a consistent basis in accordance with past practice.
"Hardware Products" shall mean any product, including drivers,
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software and related Intellectual Property, distributed, licensed, sold and/or
in development by Seller as of the date of this Agreement and set forth on
Schedule 1.1(a) hereto and any new version, update or enhancement thereof,
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whether sold on a standalone basis or bundled with third party hardware or
software.
"Intellectual Property" shall mean all of the intellectual property
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rights owned or licensed to Seller and used in connection with the Farallon
Business as of the Effective Date, including, without limitation, all of
Seller's (a) common law, state, federal, international and statutory rights in
any trademarks, trademark registrations and applications, service marks, trade
names, corporate names and fictitious names, copyrights, copyright
registrations, patents, patent applications, design rights, inventions, trade
secrets, and technical and confidential information (including, without
limitation, designs, plans, specifications, formulas, processes, methods, shop
rights, know-how, and other confidential information in each case whether or not
such rights are patentable, copyrightable, or registerable) related to the
Farallon Business; (b) computer software and hardware programs and systems,
know-how, processes, formula, specifications and designs used in the Farallon
Business, and documentation relating to the foregoing or used in the Farallon
Business; and (c) other proprietary information owned, controlled, created or
used by or on behalf of Seller in connection with the conduct of the Farallon
Business in which Seller has any interest whatsoever, whether or not registered,
including rights or obligations under any license agreement with any other
person used in connection with the Farallon Business.
"Inventory" shall mean all inventories of raw material, work in
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process, finished products, goods, spare parts, replacement and component parts,
and office and other supplies used or to be distributed, licensed or sold in
connection with the Farallon Business, including without limitation all disks,
tapes and documentation containing or relating to the Hardware Products.
"knowledge" and "to the knowledge of," to the extent related to the
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representations and warranties herein shall mean to the knowledge of current
officers and managerial employees after such individuals shall have made all
reasonable inquiries.
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"Laws" shall mean all laws of any nation or political subdivision
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thereof, including, without limitation, all federal, state or local statutes,
regulations, ordinances, orders, decrees, or any other laws, common law
theories, or reported decisions of any state or federal court including, without
limitation, those now or at any time hereafter in effect.
"Leases" shall mean all leases, subleases, licenses and other
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occupancy or lease agreements, together with all amendments, supplements and
nondisturbance agreements pertaining thereto, under which Seller leases,
subleases, licenses, occupies or uses any real or personal property used in
connection with the Farallon Business.
"material" when not capitalized and except as specified and used in
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the definition of Material Adverse Change shall mean an event, fact, contract or
amount which would cause the loss of revenue or Damage to a party of more than
$10,000.
"Material Adverse Change" shall mean a material adverse change in
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the prospects, results of operations, properties, or condition, financial or
otherwise, of the Farallon Business in excess of $300,000.
"Net Assets" shall mean the book value of the Purchased Assets
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transferred hereunder less the book value of the Assumed Liabilities transferred
hereunder.
"Permits" shall mean all franchises, permits, licenses,
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qualifications, municipal and other approvals, authorizations, orders, consents
and other rights from, and filings with, any governmental authority of any
jurisdiction worldwide relating primarily to the conduct of the Farallon
Business.
"Receivables" shall mean all notes, royalties, inventory resale and
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accounts receivable, or portions thereof, in favor of Seller and all notes,
bonds and other evidence of indebtedness of and rights to receive payments from
any person, or portions thereof, in favor of Seller, in each case, in connection
with the sale of Hardware Products or primarily related to the Farallon
Business.
"Representatives" shall mean any officer, director, principal,
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shareholder, partner, attorney, accountant, advisor, agent, trustee, employee or
other representative of a party.
"Tax(es)" shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies or other
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assessments imposed by and required to be paid to any federal, state, local or
foreign taxing authority, including, without limitation, income, excise,
property, sales, transfer, ad valorem, payroll, and franchise taxes (including
any interest, penalties or additions attributable to or imposed on or with
respect to any such assessment) and any estimated payments or estimated taxes.
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"Tax Return" shall mean any return, report, information return or
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other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any federal, state, local or foreign governmental
entity or other authority 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.
"Total Net Revenues" shall mean the revenues of Purchaser from the
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sale of the Hardware Products after the Closing as set forth on the financial
statements of Purchaser and determined in accordance with GAAP (i.e., after
returns and allowances).
1.2 Other Defined Terms. The following capitalized terms shall have
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the meanings given to them in the Sections set forth below:
Term Section
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AAA 2.1(d)
Accountant 2.5(d)
Agreement Introduction
Affiliated Party 3.27
Assumed Liabilities 2.4(a)
Backlog 2.5(e)
Balance Sheet 3.8
Closing 2.9
Closing Date 2.9
Draft Balance Sheet 2.6
Draft Schedule of Net Assets 2.6
Environmental Law 3.25
Excess Backlog 2.5(e)
Excluded Liabilities 2.4(b)
Farallon Business Recital A
Final Schedule of Net Assets 2.6
Financial Statements 3.8
Incorporated Rights 3.17(a)
Indemnitee 8.2(c)
Indemnitor 8.2(c)
Intellectual Property Rights Agreements 3.17(a)
Key Employee 3.19
Major Customers 3.16
Netopia Business Recital B
Numbers and Addresses 2.1(j)
Owned Rights 3.17(a)
Past Due Amount 8.3
Prepaid Items 2.1(a)(iv)
Promissory Note 2.5(b)
Purchased Assets 2.1
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Purchase Price 2.5
Purchaser Introduction
Royalty Payments 2.5(c)
Royalty Payment Threshold 2.5(c)
Royalty Payment Year 2.5(c)
Sell-Through Reports 3.29
Seller Introduction
Seller Real Properties 3.25
Separation Agreement 6.5
Shared Assets 2.3(a)
Transferred Employees 8.4(a)
Warrant 2.5(b)
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE
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2.1 Purchased Assets.
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(a) On the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement
and subject to Sections 2.1(b) and (c), at the Closing, Seller shall sell,
transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase
or acquire from Seller, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than the
Assumed Liabilities), all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all of
the assets, properties , rights and claims of every type and nature and wherever
situated, whether real, personal or mixed, whether tangible, intangible or
contingent, owned by Seller or in which Seller has any interest of any type or
nature, and which Seller was using and the use of which was primarily related to
the operation of the Farallon Business as of the Effective Date (other than the
Contracts listed on Schedule 2.3, which shall be assigned or renegotiated in
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such a way to provide each of Purchaser and Seller with the rights and benefits
under such Contracts necessary to the Farallon Business and Netopia Business,
respectively) (collectively, the "Purchased Assets"), including without
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limitation, as listed below:
(i) All tangible assets, including without limitation all
FF&E, owned by Seller as of the Effective Date and used by Seller primarily in
connection with the Farallon Business, as set forth on Schedule 2.1(a)(i);
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(ii) All Inventory owned by Seller as of the Effective Date
and used or to be sold by Seller primarily in connection with the Farallon
Business, as set forth on Schedule 2.1(a)(ii) (such schedule to be finalized
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within three days after Closing);
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(iii) All Receivables in favor of Seller as of the Effective
Date, as set forth on Schedule 2.1(a)(iii) (such schedule to be finalized within
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three days after the Closing);.
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(iv) All credits, prepaid expenses (except for property,
director and officer, workers compensation, liability and other insurance),
deferred charges, advance payments, security deposits and prepaid items (except
split dollar life insurance cash surrender values) (the "Prepaid Items") in
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favor of Seller related exclusively to the Farallon Business, as of the
Effective Date;
(v) All Contracts (other than employment agreements and
Leases) to which Seller was a party or to which Seller was subject as of the
Effective Date primarily related to the Farallon Business, as set forth on
Schedule 2.1(a)(v);
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(vi) All Intellectual Property of Seller used by Seller
primarily in connection with the Farallon Business as specified on
Schedule 3.17;
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(vii) All Books and Records of Seller (other than minute
books and stock ledgers) primarily related to the Farallon Business;
(viii) The Permits of Seller, but only to the extent that
their transfer is permitted by applicable Law;
(ix) All guarantees, warranties, indemnities and similar
rights in favor of Seller with respect to the Farallon Business or any of the
Purchased Assets;
(x) All in-bound telephone and facsimile numbers and post
office boxes, used by Seller primarily in connection with the Farallon Business
(the "Numbers and Addresses"); and
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(xi) All other intangible personal property primarily
related to the Farallon Business, including without limitation, all rights
granted under that certain General Exclusion Order relating to or benefitting
the Farallon Business and all goodwill of the Farallon Business.
(b) For a period of six months following the Closing Date,
Purchaser shall have the opportunity to specifically identify additional
tangible Purchased Assets that are primarily related to the Farallon Business.
As of six months following the Closing Date, Purchaser shall own all right,
title and interest in (i) the tangible Purchased Assets specifically listed in
Section 2.1(a)(i)-(xii) and (ii) the additional tangible Purchased Assets
specifically identified pursuant to this Section 2.1(b). Any other tangible
assets that are not so listed or identified as Purchased Assets but are
primarily related to the Farallon Business and are identified after such six
month period shall be deemed Shared Assets hereunder and Purchaser shall have no
right, title or interest thereto other than pursuant to Section 2.3.
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(c) For a period of two years following the Closing Date,
Purchaser shall have the opportunity to specifically identify additional
intangible Purchased Assets, including Intellectual Property, that are primarily
related to the Farallon Business. As of two years following the Closing Date,
Purchaser shall own all right, title and interest in (i) the intangible
Purchased Assets, including Intellectual Property, in existence as of the date
hereof, and any updates, enhancements and bug-fixes thereof, primarily related
to the Farallon Business, specifically listed in Section 2.1(a)(i)-(xii) and
(ii) the additional intangible Purchased Assets, including Intellectual Property
primarily related to the Farallon Business, specifically identified pursuant to
this Section 2.1(c). Any other intangible assets, including Intellectual
Property, that are not so listed or identified as Purchased Assets but are
primarily related to the Farallon Business and are identified after such two
year period shall be deemed Shared Assets hereunder and Purchaser shall have no
right, title or interest thereto other than pursuant to Section 2.3.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, regarding the
determination as to whether any asset, right, property or claim, including any
Intellectual Property, is primarily related to the Farallon Business, the
parties hereto agree to act in good faith to reach a mutual determination. In
the event that no such determination is reached, the matter shall be settled by
binding arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association (the
"AAA").
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2.2 Assignment of Contract. To the extent that the assignment of any
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Contract to be assigned hereunder requires the consent of a third party, this
Agreement shall not constitute an assignment of the same if an attempted
assignment would constitute a breach thereof. Seller agrees that it will use all
reasonable efforts, as requested by Purchaser after the Closing Date, to obtain
a written consent of any such other party or parties to the assignment of all
such Contracts, and if such consent is not obtained, Seller will cooperate with
Purchaser in any reasonable arrangement to provide Purchaser with the same
benefits under any such Contract as if such Contract had been assigned to
Purchaser hereunder. If Seller shall have made or shall be making such
arrangements, Purchaser will assume the obligations of Seller to be performed on
and after the Effective Date and will perform and fulfill such obligations as
though such Contracts have been assigned to Purchaser.
2.3 Shared Assets.
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(a) "Shared Assets" shall mean the intellectual property,
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information, material, Contracts and other assets set forth on Schedule 2.3
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hereto. Seller hereby grants Purchaser a royalty-free, irrevocable, non-
exclusive right and license to use the Shared Assets solely in the Farallon
Business to make, use and sell only the Hardware Products and successor products
with similar or related functionalities; provided, that if any Intellectual
Property covered by the license granted in this Section 2.3(a) is owned by a
third party as of the date hereof, Purchaser shall be responsible for its pro
rata share of any license fees to such third party. The foregoing license may be
assigned or transferred only to an entity that acquires all, or substantially
all, of the assets of Purchaser, or in connection with a merger, consolidation
or re-organization of Purchaser. At Purchaser's request, Seller shall, at
Seller's cost, record a
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memorandum of license to any registered Intellectual Property that is a Shared
Asset. Purchaser shall have no right, title or interest in the Shared Assets
other than as set forth in Section 2.3
(b) Subject to Section 2.2, Seller warrants and represents that
the Purchased Assets and the above license to the Shared Assets shall,
collectively, provide Purchaser with all assets and rights necessary for
Purchaser to conduct the Farallon Business in substantially the same manner as
such business is conducted by Seller as of the Closing Date, except as
specifically provided by the Separation Agreement. In the event that any right,
title or interest in or to any asset or intellectual property right owned by
Seller or in which Seller has any interest of any type or nature and which
Purchaser requires to satisfy the foregoing warranty, then upon notice to Seller
identifying such asset or intellectual property right, Seller shall include such
asset or intellectual property in the license above by adding it to the schedule
of Shared Assets, or, if such asset or intellectual property right cannot be
licensed to Purchaser in this manner (other than the Contracts listed on
Schedule 2.3, which shall be handled in accordance with Section 2.2), the
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parties shall agree upon a method of providing Purchaser, at Seller's cost, with
substantially the same benefits in such asset or right in connection with the
Farallon Business as enjoyed by Seller prior to the Closing Date.
2.4 Liabilities.
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(a) Assumed Liabilities. Purchaser shall, as of the Effective
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Date, expressly assume, and unconditionally agree to pay, perform or otherwise
discharge as the same shall become due in accordance with their respective
terms, all of the following liabilities, obligations and commitments of Seller
existing prior to or arising on or after the Effective Date (the "Assumed
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(i) Accounts payable related exclusively to the Farallon
Business as set forth on Schedule 2.4(a) (such schedule to be finalized within
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three days after the Closing);
(ii) All liabilities, obligations and commitments of Seller
relating to the accrued salaries, bonuses, commissions, life insurance,
disability insurance, vision and medical benefits and vacation liability set
forth on the Final Schedule of Net Assets of the Transferred Employees;
(iii) Subject to Section 8.4, all costs of compensation and
benefits payable to Transferred Employees for services rendered after the
Effective Date, other than pursuant to employment agreements entered into prior
to the Effective Date;
(iv) All liabilities, obligations and commitments of Seller
arising out of the Contracts, but not including any liability, obligation or
commitment of Seller for any breach thereof by Seller or a predecessor-in-
interest occurring prior to the Effective Date;
(v) Except for the Excluded Liabilities, all liabilities
and obligations arising from the operation of the Farallon Business for the
periods after the Effective Date.
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(b) Excluded Liabilities. Notwithstanding anything to the
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contrary herein or in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto, except for the Assumed
Liabilities, Purchaser shall not assume any liabilities, obligations or
commitments of Seller, whether arising before, on or after the Effective Date,
and all such liabiliti es, obligations and commitments (the "Excluded
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Liabilities") shall remain the exclusive liabilities, obligations and
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commitments of Seller. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
"Excluded Liabilities" include:
(i) All Taxes and deferred Tax liabilities with respect to
Seller or the Farallon Business for all periods ending at or prior to the
Effective Date;
(ii) Any property lease not specified on Schedule 2.4(a);
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(iii) All of Seller's Employee Benefit Plans;
(iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(a)(ii), all
liabilities and obligations in respect of compensation and benefits payable to
Seller's employees for services rendered through the Effective Date;
(v) All liabilities arising in connection with the matters
set forth on Schedule 3.7 hereto; and
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(vi) Except as specifically provided herein, all liabilities
and obligations in respect of the Shared Assets.
2.5 Consideration for Purchased Assets. On the terms and subject to
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the conditions of this Agreement, as consideration for the sale, transfer,
assignment and delivery of the Purchased Assets to Purchaser, subject to
adjustment as described in Section 2.6 (the "Purchase Price"):
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(a) Purchaser shall assume and pay, perform or otherwise discharge
as the same shall become due in accordance with their respective terms, all of
the Assumed Liabilities.
(b) Purchaser shall deliver to Seller at Closing (i) cash by wire
transfer to Seller's account in the amount of $2,000,000, less any deposits paid
by Purchaser to Seller and less any adjustment to the Purchase Price under
Section 2.6(a), (ii) a promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Promissory Note") and (iii) a
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warrant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the "Warrant").
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(c) For each successive calendar quarter ended January 31, April
30 and July 31 during each of the first five years commencing August 5, 1998 and
ending July 31, 2003 (each year will be referred to as a "Royalty Payment Year"
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and the first Royalty Payment Year will be 361 days), in the event that
cumulative Total Net Revenues for such Royalty Payment Year to date exceed the
thresholds set forth on Schedule 2.5(c) (each, a "Royalty Payment Threshold"),
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then Purchaser shall deliver to Seller within 45 days following the last day of
such quarter
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additional payments ("Royalty Payments") equal to that percentage of cumulative
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Total Net Revenues for such Royalty Payment Year to date set forth on Schedule
2.5(c); provided, that Purchaser shall be credited any Royalty Payments made in
a prior quarter and to the extent that Purchaser has overpaid Royalty Payments
to Seller, Seller shall refund to Purchaser the amount of such overpayment
within three business days of written notice thereof. Concurrently with each
payment, Purchaser shall provide Seller with a certificate, signed by its chief
financial officer, showing the computation of such payment.
(d) Each payment under Section 2.5(c) shall be accompanied by a
reasonably detailed statement of the computation of the amount thereof. Not
more than once in any calendar year, Seller shall have the right to audit any of
Purchaser's books of account, documents, records, papers and files relating to
the payments under Section 2.5(c). If Seller has any objections to the
computations, it will deliver detailed statements describing its objections to
Purchaser within 20 days after such audit. The parties will use their
reasonable efforts to resolve any such Seller's objections. If, however, the
parties do not obtain final resolution of this matter within 20 days after
Purchaser has received the statements of objections, the dispute (other than
disputes regarding Backlog, which will be handled in accordance with Section
2.5(e)) shall be referred to Deloitte & Touche LLP or such other accounting firm
as agreed to Purchaser and Seller, in any event, which accounting firm shall not
have provided services to either party within two years of the date of its
engagement to settle such dispute (the "Accountant"). The parties will
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cooperate with the Accountant. The Accountant's determination of such payment
shall be binding upon all parties. Purchaser and Seller will share
responsibility for the fees and expenses of the Accountant based on the degree
to which the Accountant accepts the respective positions of the parties, as
conclusively determined by the Accountant. For example, if it is Purchaser's
position that the Royalty Payment owed is $100, Seller's position that the
Royalty Payment owed is $300 and the Accountant's finding that the Royalty
Payment owed is $250, then Purchaser shall pay 75% (i.e., (250-100/300-100)) of
the Accountant's fees and expenses and Seller shall pay 25% (i.e., (300-250/300-
100)) of the Accountant's fees and expenses.
(e) In the event that (i) Backlog (as defined below) as of the end
of any Royalty Payment Year exceeds $350,000 and (ii) cumulative Total Net
Revenues for such Royalty Payment Year are less than any Royalty Payment
Threshold by an amount that is less than the amount by which Backlog exceeds
$350,000 (the "Excess Backlog"), then the parties shall meet to discuss the
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reasons for the Excess Backlog, and after such discussions, if Seller believes
that the reason for such Excess Backlog was Purchaser's design or intent to
avoid a Royalty Payment Threshold, then such matter will be settled by binding
arbitration before a single arbitrator, in proceedings conducted by the AAA and
pursuant to such organization's rules for commercial disputes. Unless otherwise
agreed by the parties, arbitration will be held in Los Angeles, California. The
arbitrator shall review the Excess Backlog and to the extent that the arbitrator
finds that the reason for any or all of the Excess Backlog was Purchaser's
design or intent to avoid a Royalty Payment Threshold and not due to any other
valid business reason or reason beyond Purchaser's control, then the amount of
such Excess Backlog shall be included as Total Net Revenues for purposes of
calculating the Royalty Payment for such Royalty Payment Year and shall be
deducted from Total Net Revenues in the following Royalty Payment Year;
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provided that in no event shall the arbitrator include any Backlog other than
Excess Backlog as Total Net Revenues in any Royalty Payment Year. In the event
that both conditions (i) and (ii) in the first sentence of this Section 2.5(e)
are not met, Seller shall have no right to the arbitration described in this
Section 2.5(e) and no Backlog shall be included as Total Net Revenues for such
Royalty Payment Year. "Backlog" shall mean the dollar amount of items set
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forth on customer purchase orders that are due to be shipped by the end of the
relevant Royalty Payment Year and are not shipped by such time, excluding (i)
any such items in which the delivery date was specified to be after the end of
such Royalty Payment Year and (ii) any items not shipped for credit reasons,
consistent with Seller's past practices.
2.6 Purchase Price Adjustment. As soon as practicable, but in no
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event later than 30 days after the Closing, Seller shall prepare, in accordance
with GAAP and in a manner consistent with the Balance Sheet furnished in Section
3.8, an unaudited balance sheet of the Farallon Business as of the Effective
Date (the "Draft Balance Sheet") and a schedule of Net Assets as of the
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Effective Date (the "Draft Schedule of Net Assets"). Seller shall provide a
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copy of the Draft Balance Sheet and the Draft Schedule of Net Assets to
Purchaser. Purchaser shall have the right to review the books and records of
Seller during the period of 60 days after receipt of the Draft Balance Sheet and
Draft Schedule of Net Assets to verify and confirm the accuracy of the same. If,
after such review, Purchaser disagrees with the computation of the Net Assets on
the Draft Schedule of Net Assets, Purchaser shall promptly provide Seller with a
detailed statement indicating the basis for its objections, and Purchaser and
Seller shall promptly meet and confer in an effort to resolve such disagreement
in good faith. If Purchaser and Seller resolve such disagreement, they shall
prepare a final schedule of Net Assets in a manner consistent with the Draft
Balance Sheet ("Final Schedule of Net Assets"). In the event that Purchaser and
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Seller are unable to resolve such disagreement within 30 days after the delivery
to Seller of such detailed statement (unless a longer period is agreed to by
Purchaser and Seller), such dispute shall be resolved by the Accountant unless
another accounting firm is agreed to by Seller and Purchaser, and the decision
of such accounting firm shall be final and binding upon the parties. The
expense of retaining such accounting firm shall be borne equally by the parties.
Such accounting firm shall establish such procedures and take such action as it
may deem reasonable and appropriate to enable it to make its determination
regarding the dispute and shall, as promptly as may be practicable but in any
event within 30 days of being engaged, notify both parties in writing of its
determination of Net Assets and shall prepare the Final Schedule of Net Assets.
Other than the expense of retaining an accounting firm to resolve a dispute as
to the calculation of Net Assets as described above, the expense of preparing
the Draft Balance Sheet and Draft Schedule of Net Assets shall be borne by
Seller. Based on the Final Schedule of Net Assets, Seller shall refund to
Purchaser in cash within three business days the amount, if any, by which the
book value of the Net Assets delivered is less than $4,859,000.
2.7 Allocation of Purchase Price. Exhibit C as attached hereto is a
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preliminary allocation of Purchase Price among the Purchased Assets. Promptly
following receipt of the Final Schedule of Net Assets, the final Exhibit C will
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be prepared in a manner consistent with the Exhibit C delivered at Closing. In
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the event Seller shall be obligated to pay any amounts to Purchaser in
connection with Seller's indemnification obligations under Section 9.2(a) or
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Receivables guarantee under Section 9.4, the Purchase Price shall be deemed
accordingly reduced and Exhibit C shall be further adjusted. Seller and
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Purchaser each agree, (a) to report the sale of the Purchased Assets for Tax
purposes in accordance with the allocations set forth on the final Exhibit C,
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(b) not to take any position inconsistent with such allocations on any of its
Tax Returns, and (c) to timely file federal tax Form 8594 with the applicable
Tax Return for the year of this transaction reflecting such Purchase Price
allocations.
2.8 Taxes. Seller shall be responsible for all sales Taxes, if any,
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arising out of the transfer of the Purchased Assets or the Shared Assets
(including, without limitation, the transfer of Intellectual Property).
Purchaser represents and warrants that it is purchasing the Inventory included
in the Purchased Assets for resale. Purchaser covenants and agrees that it will
execute and deliver to Seller at Closing a certificate of exemption from sales
and use tax pursuant to the California Code and such other documents as Seller
shall reasonably request to evidence the availability of the exemption from
sales and use tax. Purchaser shall not be responsible for any payroll, excise,
income, Farallon Business, occupation, withholding or similar Tax, or any Taxes
of any kind related to any period up to and including the Effective Date.
2.9 Closing. The closing of the sale and purchase of the Purchased
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Assets (the "Closing" or "Closing Date") shall be held at the offices of Gores
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Technology Group, 10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1805, Los Angeles, California
90024, at 11:00 a.m. on August 5, 1998 or at such other place, time and date as
may be mutually agreed to by the parties.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
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Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser that the following
statements are true and complete and not misleading:
3.1 Organization and Existence. Seller is a corporation, duly
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organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of organization. Seller has the requisite power and authority to
own and operate the Farallon Business and to carry on the Farallon Business as
presently conducted. Seller is qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of the Farallon Business
or the ownership or leasing of the Purchased Assets makes such qualification
necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified, individually or in the
aggregate, would not be material.
3.2 Authorization. Seller has the requisite power and authority to
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enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Seller have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Seller.
3.3 Due Execution and Delivery; Binding Obligations. This Agreement has
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been duly executed and delivered by Seller. This Agreement constitutes a legal,
valid and binding
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agreement of Seller,enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms,
except (i) as limitedby applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of
creditors' rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the
availability of specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable
remedies, and (iii) to the extent that the indemnification provisions contained
herein may be limited by applicable federal or state law.
3.4 Books and Records. The Books and Records which, in reasonable
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detail, accurately and fairly reflect the activities and transactions of Seller,
including, without limitation, the existence of any and all known liabilities,
whether actual or contingent, have been made available to Purchaser. Seller has
made available to Purchaser true and complete copies of Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws (or other charter documents and governing instruments)
of Seller, as currently in effect, and has made available to Purchaser all
written records reflecting proceedings of the board of directors and
shareholders (or other governing body and owners) of Seller.
3.5 No Conflict or Violation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.5,
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neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will result in (a) a violation of, or a
conflict with, the charter documents of Seller or any subscription,
shareholders' or similar agreements or arrangements to which Seller is a party;
(b) a breach of, or a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time
or both would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination of, or
accelerate the performance required by, or create a right of termination or
acceleration under, any material Contract, Encumbrance or Permit to which Seller
is party or by which Seller is bound or affected; (c) the payment by, or the
creation of any obligation (absolute or contingent) to pay on behalf of, Seller
any severance, termination, or other similar payment (including without
limitation any payments under Section 4999 of the Code) pursuant to any
employment agreement or other Contract; (d) a violation by Seller of any
applicable Law; (e) a violation of any order, judgment, writ, injunction decree,
or award to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or the Farallon Business
is affected, except for violations that are not, individually or in the
aggregate, material; or (f) an imposition of any Encumbrance on any property or
asset of Seller related to the Farallon Business, except for Encumbrances that
are not, individually or in the aggregate, material.
3.6 Consents and Approvals. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.6 hereto,
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no consent, Permit, approval or authorization of, or declaration, filing,
application, transfer or registration with, any governmental or regulatory
authority, or any other person or entity, is required to be made or obtained by
Seller by virtue of the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or
to avoid the loss of any Permit, or the violation, breach or termination of, or
any default under, or the creation of an Encumbrance on any of the assets or
properties of Seller pursuant to the terms of any Law, or to enable Purchaser to
own or have rights to the Purchased Assets and continue the lawful operation of
the Farallon Business following the Closing Date as presently conducted, except
for such failures, violations, breaches, terminations, defaults or Encumbrances
that are not, individually or in the aggregate, material.
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3.7 Pending Litigation. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.7 hereto,
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there is no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened, Action, whether
private or public, affecting Seller or the Farallon Business which could affect
the enforceability of this Agreement or which could materially and adversely
affect any assets or properties of Seller related to the Farallon Business or
the ability of Seller to consummate the sale of the Purchased Assets
contemplated by, or perform its obligations under, this Agreement and the
Separation Agreement.
3.8 Financial Statements. Seller has furnished to Purchaser copies of
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(i) the audited balance sheet of Seller at September 30, 1997 and the related
statements of operations and of cash flows for the fiscal year then ended
contained in Seller's Annual Report on Form 10-K, (ii) the unaudited balance
sheet of Seller at March 31, 1998 and the related statements of operations and
of cash flows for the periods then ended contained in Seller's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q and (iii) the unaudited balance sheet of the Farallon Business at
June 30, 1998, and the related statements of operations for the periods then
ended (the unaudited balance sheet of the Farallon Business at June 30, 1998 is
referred to herein as the "Balance Sheet," and all such financial statements
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are collectively referred to as the "Financial Statements"). The Financial
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Statements referred to in this Section 3.8 are complete and correct in all
material respects, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a
consistent basis during the respective periods, and present fairly in all
material respects the combined financial condition of Seller as of the
respective dates thereof and the combined results of operations of Seller for
the respective periods covered thereby. The Financial Statements are attached
hereto as Schedule 3.8. All accruals made by Seller in the Financial Statements
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as to the Purchased Assets and the Assumed Liabilities are appropriate and
adequate for all known or anticipated liabilities.
3.9 Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.9
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hereto,Seller has no liabilities, obligations or commitments (absolute, accrued,
contingent or otherwise) related to the Farallon Business or the Purchased
Assets except for liabilities, obligations and commitments that are (a)
reflected on the Balance Sheet and (b) incurred after June 30, 1998 in the
ordinary course of Farallon Business consistent with prior practice and in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes or Events.
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(a Except as set forth on Schedule 3.10(a) hereto, since
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September 30, 1997, the Farallon Business has been conducted only in the
ordinary course of business and:
(i Seller has not entered into any new banking
arrangements or lease obligations with respect to the Farallon Business;
(ii Seller has not made any capital expenditures relating
to the Farallon Business that are, individually or in the aggregate, material,
other than in accordance with Seller's capital budget, a copy of which has been
provided to Purchaser;
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(iii Seller has not entered into any loans with or
guarantees to related parties related to the Farallon Business;
(iv Seller has not incurred any material expenses or
obligations of any kind (whether contingent or otherwise) related to the
Farallon Business, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice;
(v Seller has not entered into any material transactions
or waived any material rights related to the Farallon Business other than in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(vi Seller has not increased the salary or other
compensation payable or to become payable to any of the officers or employees of
the Farallon Business or obligated itself to pay any bonus or other additional
salary or compensation to any such person who is active in the Farallon
Business, other than, with respect to employees who are not officers or
directors, in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;
(vii Seller has not amended, rescinded or terminated (and
not renewed) any existing material Contract and no such material Contract has
expired or terminated (and not been renewed) by its terms;
(viii Seller has not sold, transferred, disposed of, or
agreed to sell, transfer, or dispose of, any of its assets, properties,
Intellectual Property or rights, other than in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice;
(ix Seller has not created or incurred any material
mortgage, pledge, security interest, Encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind
upon any of the assets of the Farallon Business;
(x Seller has not changed its method of accounting or
accounting practices; and
(xi Except for changes covered by the balance sheet
adjustment contained in Section 2.6, there has been no event or circumstance
which could reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Change.
(b Except as set forth on Schedule 3.10(b) hereto, since June 30,
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1998, the Farallon Business has been conducted only in the ordinary course of
business and:
(i Seller has not amended its articles of incorporation or
bylaws;
(ii Seller has not changed the authorized, issued or
outstanding shares of its capital stock or issued any rights of any kind to
acquire any shares of its capital stock;
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(iii Seller has not declared or paid any dividends or
distributions, made any direct or indirect redemption of its capital stock, or
made any payment of any nature to shareholders; and
(iv No material asset or property of Seller used in the
Farallon Business has been destroyed, damaged or otherwise lost (whether or not
covered by insurance).
3.11 Properties. Seller owns no real property. Seller has good,
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indefeasible, and marketable title to all of the real property and personal
property owned by Seller used in and material to the Farallon Business, free and
clear of all Encumbrances, except for such Encumbrances that arise in the
ordinary course of business and do not, individually or in the aggregate,
materially impair Seller's ownership or use of such property. Seller has a valid
leasehold interest in or a valid license to use all of the real property and
personal property leased or licensed by Seller used in and material to the
Farallon Business, to Seller's knowledge, free and clear of all Encumbrances,
except for such Encumbrances that arise in the ordinary course of business and
do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair Seller's ownership
or use of such property.
3.12 Inventory. After considering reserves, all inventory of Seller
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used in the conduct of the Farallon Business, including without limitation raw
materials, work in process and finished goods, reflected on the Balance Sheet or
acquired since the date thereof (a) was acquired and has been maintained in the
ordinary course of business, (b) is of good and merchantable quality, (c)
consists substantially of a quality, quantity and condition useable, leasable or
saleable in the ordinary course of business, (d) is valued at the lower of cost
or market value and (e) is not subject to any write-down or write-off as of the
Closing Date. Seller is under no liability or obligation with respect to the
return of inventory in the possession of distributors, wholesalers, retailers or
other customers in excess of established reserves.
3.13 Receivables. As of the Effective Date, all Receivables are (a)
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valid, bona fide claims against debtors for sales or other charges, and (b)
subject to no defenses, set-offs or counterclaims. The goods and services sold
and delivered which gave rise to such Receivables were sold and delivered in
conformity in all material respects with the applicable purchase orders,
agreements and specifications. No additional loss reserves will be required
with respect to such Receivables other than the reserves provided for in the
Balance Sheet. All Receivables will be collectible in accordance with their own
terms, less the recorded allowance for collection losses.
3.14 Leases. Schedule 3.14 hereto sets forth a complete and accurate
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list of all Leases. Each Lease is a legal, valid, binding obligation of the
parties thereto and is in full force and effect. All rents and other payments
due to date under each Lease have been paid in full, and there is no existing
default, violation or breach by Seller or, to the knowledge of Seller, by any
third party, which affects the enforceability of any such Lease or any parties'
rights thereunder, under any Lease, nor any event or condition which, after
notice or lapse of time or both, would
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constitute a default, violation or breach by Seller. Seller has provided
Purchaser with true and correct copies of all Leases.
3.15 Contracts. Schedule 3.15 hereto contains a complete and correct
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list of all Contracts material to the Farallon Business and complete and
accurate descriptions of all oral Contracts. Seller has furnished or made
available to Purchaser complete and accurate copies of all such written
Contracts, together with all amendments thereto. All of the Contracts are valid
and in full force and Seller has duly performed all of its obligations under
each Contract to the extent those obligations have accrued and no default,
violation, or breach by Seller, or, to the knowledge of Seller, any other party,
under any Contract has occurred which affects the enforceability of such
Contract or any parties' rights thereunder, where any of the foregoing would,
individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect upon the
Farallon Business or Seller. To Seller's knowledge, none of the Contracts will
result in a loss to the Farallon Business.
3.16 Customers and Suppliers.
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(a Schedule 3.16 hereto sets forth a correct and complete list of
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the ten largest customers (by sales volume) (the "Major Customers") of the
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Farallon Business during the nine-month period ended June 30, 1998 and the 12-
month period ended September 30, 1997 indicating the sales to such Major
Customers within such periods and the existing contractual arrangements with
each such Major Customer. As of the date hereof, there are no outstanding
material disputes with any of the Major Customers, and, to Seller's knowledge,
no Major Customer has refused to do business with Seller or has stated its
intention not to continue to do business with or reduce its purchases whether as
a result of the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise.
(b As of the date hereof, there are no outstanding material
disputes with any of Seller's suppliers and, to Seller's knowledge, no supplier
has refused to do business with Seller or has stated its intention not to
continue to do business with or to increase its prices or otherwise change its
relationship or arrangements with respect to the Farallon Business whether as a
result of the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise.
3.17 Intellectual Property.
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(a Schedule 3.17 separately identifies the Intellectual Property
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owned by Seller ("Owned Rights") and the Intellectual Property licensed to
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Seller (the "Incorporated Rights"), but excludes third party software which is
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readily commercially available. Seller acquired its rights to the Incorporated
Rights pursuant to the license agreements listed on Schedule 3.17, complete
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copies of which have been delivered to Purchaser (the "Intellectual Property
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Rights Agreements"). The Intellectual Property constitutes all of the
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proprietary rights necessary and sufficient for the lawful and efficient
operation of the Farallon Business as presently conducted. All of the
Incorporated Rights are properly licensed by Seller, as specified on Schedule
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3.17, under a user license or a software development agreement and the transfer
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assignment of such license or agreement to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement
will not require the payment of any transfer fee or other consideration. The
Intellectual Property does not infringe on any intellectual property rights of
any person or violate the terms of any agreements listed on Schedule 3.17.
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Seller has no knowledge of any asserted claims of third parties to the ownership
of any of the Intellectual Property, nor is there pending or, to the knowledge
of Seller, threatened, any claim against Seller contesting the validity of or
the right to use any of the Intellectual Property . Except as set forth in the
Schedule 3.17, in developing Seller's hardware and software, Seller has not
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incorporated any software programs or features copyrighted to any other person,
other than the Incorporated Rights and software programs or features in the
public domain. The Owned Rights (i) are owned solely and exclusively by
Seller, and (ii) subject to applicable Law, are subject to no restriction on
Seller's use, disclosure or marketing, nor to any claim, lien or Encumbrance
whatsoever. Except as set forth in the Intellectual Property Rights Agreements
and, subject to applicable Law, the Incorporated Rights are subject to no
restriction on Seller's use, disclosure or marketing, nor to any claim, lien or
Encumbrance imposed by Seller.
(b Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.17, all of the past and
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present personnel of Seller, including (without limitation) employees, agents,
consultants, and contractors, who have contributed to or participated in the
conception and/or development or enhancement of the Intellectual Property have
executed an appropriate agreement in favor of Seller with respect to
nondisclosure and the assignment or grant of all of the rights necessary for
Seller to fulfill its obligations hereunder, copies of which have been provided
or made available to Purchaser.
3.18 Year 2000 Compliance. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.18, all
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versions of the Hardware Products currently being shipped and all prior versions
supported by Seller are capable of processing and storing transactions or data
using calendar dates prior to, on or after January 1, 2000, provided that
correct date data are provided.
3.19 Employment Matters. Schedule 3.19 sets forth a complete and
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accurate list of all the names and current annual rates of salary of and other
compensation payments due all the present employees of Seller related to the
Farallon Business as well as a list of all existing employment, consulting
contracts or severance arrangements not generally applicable to all such
employees which constitute contractual obligations of Seller. There are no
collective bargaining agreements with any union or other bargaining group for
any employees of Seller related to the Farallon Business and Seller has no
knowledge of any union organizational efforts involving such employees of Seller
during the past five years. No person holding title as an officer of Seller
and who has been involved with the Farallon Business (a "Key Employee") has
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left Seller since July 1, 1997 and, to Seller's knowledge, no current Key
Employee has indicated any present or future intention to terminate his or her
employment with Seller or not to engage in employment with Purchaser. Seller is
in compliance with all provisions of Law pertaining to the employment and
terminating of employees, including, without limitation all Laws relating to
labor relations, equal employment practices, fair employment practices,
entitlements, prohibited discrimination, terms and conditions of employment,
employment safety, wages and hours, independent contractor classification,
withholding requirements, or other similar employment or
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hiring practices or acts, and Seller is not engaged in any unfair labor practice
or is a party to any Action involving a violation or alleged violation of any of
the foregoing Laws. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller is
in compliance with the Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification ("WARN") Act,
COBRA, the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, except for such noncompliance which would not
be, individually or in the aggregate, material.
3.20 Employee Benefit Plan. Schedule 3.20 hereto sets forth a complete
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and accurate list of all Employee Benefit Plans for the benefit of any employee
of or consultant to Seller who is involved in the Farallon Business. Seller has
furnished or made available to Purchaser a summary of such Employee Benefit
Plans. Each such Employee Benefit Plan complies with the provisions of and has
been administered in compliance with the provisions of all applicable Laws.
There is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Seller, threatened, legal
action, proceeding or investigation against or involving any such Employee
Benefit Plan. With respect to such Employee Benefit Plans, there are no
unaccrued liabilities.
3.21 Compliance with Laws. Seller is in compliance with all Laws
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(including, but not limited to, environmental Laws) the violation of which,
individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Farallon Business. Seller has not received any
notice from, or otherwise been advised that, any governmental authority or other
person is claiming any violation or potential violation of any Law, where such
violation or violations, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Farallon Business.
3.22 Permits. Seller holds all Permits needed to lawfully conduct the
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Farallon Business as presently conducted, and all such Permits are in full force
and effect, except for any Permits not currently in force whose absence has not
had, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect upon the
Farallon Business.
3.23 Insurance. Schedule 3.23 lists all material policies of fire,
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products liability, general liability, vehicle, worker's compensation,
directors' and officers' liability, title and other insurance owned or held by
or covering Seller or any of their property or assets which are material to the
Farallon Business. All of such policies are in full force and effect and no
written notice of cancellation or termination has been received with respect to
any such policy which has not been replaced or cannot be replaced on
substantially similar terms prior to the date of such cancellation or
termination.
3.24 Brokers. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.24 hereto, Seller has
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not paid or become obligated to pay any fee or commission to any broker, finder,
investment banker or other intermediary in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
3.25 Environmental Matters . "Seller Real Properties" shall mean all
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real property now or previously owned, operated or leased by Seller or any
predecessor-in-interest in connection with the Farallon Business. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.25: (i) Seller and, to the
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knowledge of Seller, each of the Seller Real Properties, is in compliance in all
material respects with, and has no liability under any or all applicable
Environmental Laws, (ii) neither Seller nor any of the Seller Real Properties
has been alleged in writing by any governmental agency or third party to be in
violation of, to be liable under, or to be subject to any administrative or
judicial proceeding pursuant to, any Environmental Law, and (iii) to the
knowledge of the Seller, there are no facts or circumstances which could
reasonably form the basis for the assertion of any material claims against
Seller or the Seller Real Properties relating to environmental matters. As used
herein, "Environmental Law" means any federal, state, or local law,
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statute, rule or regulation, or the common law governing or relating to the
environment or to occupational health and safety.
3.26 Tax Matters. Seller has paid all Taxes imposed on Seller or with
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respect to any properties related to the Farallon Business, or otherwise payable
by Seller, for the taxable period ended on the date of the Balance Sheet and all
fiscal periods prior thereto. Taxes paid and/or incurred from the date of the
Balance Sheet until the Effective Date include only Taxes incurred in the
ordinary course of Farallon Business determined in the same manner as in the
taxable period ending on the date of the Balance Sheet. Seller has timely filed
all Tax Returns, and has paid all the amounts shown to be due thereon. Seller
has not filed or entered into, and is not otherwise bound by, any election,
consent or extension agreement that extends any applicable statute of
limitations with respect to their taxable periods. Seller is not a party to any
contractual obligation requiring the indemnification or reimbursement of any
person with respect to the payment of any Tax. Within the past three years, no
claim has been made or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened, by an authority in a
jurisdiction where Seller does not file Tax Returns that they are or may be
subject to Taxes by that jurisdiction. No issues have been raised by the
relevant taxing authorities on audit that are of a recurring nature and that
would have an effect upon the Taxes of Seller. No Action is pending or, to the
knowledge of Seller, threatened, by any governmental authority for any audit,
examination, deficiency, assessment or collection from Seller of any Taxes, no
unresolved claim for any deficiency, assessment or collection of any Taxes has
been asserted against Seller and all resolved assessments of Taxes have been
paid or are reflected in the Balance Sheet.
3.27 Transactions with Affiliated Parties. Schedule 3.27 sets forth a
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true and complete list and description of all transactions engaged in between
the Farallon Business and any director, officer, employee, stockholder, partner
or agent of Seller, or any of their respective spouses or children, any trust of
which any such person is the grantor, trustee or beneficiary, any corporation of
which any such person or party is a stockholder, employee, officer or director,
or any partnership or other person in which any such person or party owns an
interest (all such persons, trusts, corporations and partnerships being herein
referred to collectively as "Affiliated Parties" and individually as an
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"Affiliated Party"). No Affiliated Party is a party to any agreement, contract
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or commitment with Seller except as set forth on Schedule 3.27 and all such
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agreements, contracts or commitments are on terms no less favorable to Seller
than would have been available from an unaffiliated third party at the time such
agreement, contract or commitment was entered into.
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3.28 Hardware Products. All Hardware Products which are sold by Seller
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comply in all material respects with the performance representations with
respect thereto contained in Seller's user and technical manuals in effect at
the time of the sale. Each such Hardware Product as is currently made available
for sale to or access by customers is ready for installation and/or use in
substantial conformance with the capability and performance standards set forth
in the user or instruction manual associated with such product. Each marketed
Hardware Product is documented and the documentation supplied to each purchaser
or user of each such system is sufficient in all material respects to enable a
user reasonably competent in such matters to operate, access and/or use such
system as intended. There are and will be no warranty claims with respect to
products sold prior to the date hereof in excess of established reserves.
Purchaser will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain SAT and re-work
programs.
3.29 Sell-Through Reports. Attached as Schedule 3.29 are true and
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complete "sell-through" reports as of June 30, 1998 for each of Seller's
distributors who provide such reports with respect to the Farallon Business (the
"Sell-Through Reports"). The Sell-Through Reports have been prepared consistent
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with past practices and, to Seller's knowledge, are complete and correct in all
material respects.
3.30 Disclosure Generally. The representations and warranties contained
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in this Article 3 and the disclosures in the Disclosure Schedules do not contain
any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state any material fact
necessary in order to make any such representations, warranties or disclosures
not misleading.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
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Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
4.1 Organization. Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly
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existing, and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware.
4.2 Authorization. Purchaser has the requisite corporate power and
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authority to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder,
and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery
and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Purchaser.
4.3 Due Execution and Delivery; Binding Obligations. This Agreement has
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been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser. This Agreement constitutes a
legal, valid and binding agreement of Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser
in accordance with its respective terms, except (i) as limited by applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general
application affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally, (ii) as
limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive
relief, or other equitable remedies, and (iii) to the extent that the
indemnification provisions contained herein may be
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limited by applicable federalor state law.
4.4 No Conflict or Violation. Neither the execution and delivery of
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this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will
result in (a) a violation of, or a conflict with, charter documents of Purchaser
or any subscription, shareholders', or similar agreements or understandings to
which Purchaser is a party; (b) a breach of, or a default (or an event which,
with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default) under, or
result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, or
create a right of termination under any material contract or any encumbrance to
which Purchaser is a party or by which its property or business is bound or
affected; (c) a violation by Purchaser of any applicable Law; (d) a violation by
Purchaser of any order, judgment, writ, injunction decree or award to which
Purchaser is a party or by which Purchaser is affected or (e) an imposition of
any claim, lien (other than liens for Taxes not yet due and payable), pledge,
option, charge, easement, security interest, encumbrance or any other right of
third parties on any property or asset of Purchaser.
4.5 Consents and Approvals. No consent, Permit, approval or
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authorization of, or declaration, filing, application, transfer or registration
with, any governmental or regulatory authority, or any other person or entity is
required to be made or obtained by Purchaser or by virtue of the execution,
delivery or performance of this Agreement.
4.6 Pending Litigation. There is no pending or, to the knowledge of
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Purchaser, threatened, Action, whether private or public, affecting Purchaser or
its business which would affect the enforceability of this Agreement or which
could adversely affect the assets or properties of Purchaser or the ability of
Purchaser to consummate the purchase of the Purchased Assets contemplated by, or
perform its obligations under, this Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the
Promissory Note.
4.7 Brokers. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.7, Purchaser has not
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paid or become obligated to pay any fee or commission to any broker, finder,
investment banker or other intermediary in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
4.8 Capital Stock. The authorized capital of Purchaser consists of
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150,000 shares, of which no shares are preferred stock, and 150,000 shares are
common stock, no par value. As of the Closing, 95,000 shares of the common
stock of Purchaser will be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
nonassessable.
4.9 Compliance with Laws. Purchaser is in compliance with all Laws
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(including, but not limited to, environmental Laws) the violation of which could
reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on its business. Purchaser has
not received any notice from, or otherwise been advised that, any governmental
authority or other person is claiming any violation or potential violation of
any Law, where such violation would reasonably be expected to have an adverse
effect on its business.
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4.10 Financial Capacity. Purchaser has adequate cash on hand or
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financing commitments sufficient to satisfy all of its obligations contemplated
under this Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the Promissory Note.
ARTICLE 5
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
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5.1 Access to Information. Purchaser and its Representatives shall have
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full access during normal Farallon Business hours to all properties, Books and
Records, Contracts, Permits and other documents of or relating to the Farallon
Business to make such investigation as shall be deemed desirable. Seller shall
furnish or cause to be furnished to Purchaser and its Representatives all data
and information concerning the Farallon Business and its properties as may
reasonably be requested. No such investigation performed or information
received by Purchaser shall affect in any way the liability of Seller with
respect to any representations, warranties or covenants contained herein.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller shall, as promptly as
possible, inform Purchaser in writing of any change or event which renders the
Schedules to this Agreement inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect, it
being understood that no such disclosure after the date hereof shall in any way
limit Seller's liability for any breach of any representation or warranty set
forth in this Agreement.
5.2 Confidentiality.
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(a Subject to applicable law and to subpoena, Purchaser will
hold, and will cause its Representatives to hold, in strict confidence, and to
not use to the detriment of Seller, any information or data concerning Seller
furnished to it in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, except for information or data generally known or available to the
public; and if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not
consummated, such confidence shall be maintained and Purchaser will return to
Seller all such information and data as Seller may request.
(b Subject to applicable law and to subpoena, Seller will hold,
and will cause its Representatives to hold, in strict confidence, and to not use
to the detriment of Purchaser, any information or data concerning Purchaser
furnished to any of them in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement, except for information or data generally known or available to
the public; and if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not
consummated, such confidence shall be maintained and Seller will return to
Purchaser all such information and data as Purchaser may request.
5.3 Reasonable Best Efforts. Each of the parties hereto agrees to use
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their reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all action and to
do, or cause to be done, all things necessary to satisfy the conditions set
forth herein as soon as practicable, including, without limitation, reasonable
best efforts necessary to obtain all waivers, permits, consents, approvals,
authorizations and clearances and to effect all registrations, filings and
notices with or to third
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parties or governmental, regulatory or public bodies or authorities which are
necessary or desirable in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. No party hereto will take any action for the purpose of delaying,
impairing or impeding the receipt of any required consent, authorization, order
or approval or the making of any required filing or registration.
5.4 Publicity. Except to the extent otherwise required by Law, none of
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the parties shall issue or authorize to be issued any press release or similar
announcement concerning this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated
hereby without the prior approval of the other, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO PURCHASER'S PERFORMANCE
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The obligation of Purchaser to purchase the Purchased Assets as provided
herein is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of
the following conditions, unless waived in writing by Purchaser:
6.1 Consents and Regulatory Approvals. Subject to Section 2.2, all
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licenses, Permits, authorizations, consents and approvals of and filings with
any governmental or regulatory agency or any other third party required to be
obtained or made in connection with the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement shall have been duly obtained or made by or on
behalf of Seller.
6.2 Opinion of Counsel. Purchaser shall have received from Gunderson
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Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP, counsel for Seller, an
opinion dated the Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto.
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6.3 Approval of Documents. The form and substance of all certificates,
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instruments and other documents delivered to Purchaser under this Agreement
shall be reasonably satisfactory in all respects to Purchaser and its counsel.
6.4 Documents Transferring Title. Seller shall have delivered to
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Purchaser a Bill of Sale and patent, copyright and trademark assignments dated
the Effective Date transferring title to the Purchased Assets in such form as
Purchaser reasonably requests.
6.5 Separation Agreement. Seller shall have executed and delivered to
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Purchaser a separation agreement providing transitional office and facilities
space and services to Purchaser in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit E (the "Separation Agreement").
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6.6 Employment Offers. Offers of employment with Purchaser with
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compensation commensurate with existing compensation (other than with respect to
severance and stock options) shall have been accepted by each of the essential
employees and 80% of the important
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employees listed on Schedule 6.6 hereto.
ARTICLE 7
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SELLER'S PERFORMANCE
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The obligation of Seller to sell the Purchased Assets as provided herein
is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the
following conditions, unless waived in writing by Seller:
7.1 Consents. All necessary agreements, waivers, approvals,
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authorizations, assurances and consents of third parties to the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained by
Purchaser and delivered to Seller.
7.2 Approval of Documents. The form and substance of all certificates,
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instruments and other documents delivered to Seller under this Agreement shall
be reasonably satisfactory in all respects to Seller and its counsel.
7.3 Separation Agreement. Purchaser shall have executed and delivered
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to Seller the Separation Agreement.
7.4 Guarantee. Gores Technology Group shall have executed and
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delivered to Seller a guarantee of the obligations of Purchaser under the
Promissory Note in the form of Exhibit F hereto.
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7.5 Insurance. Purchaser shall have obtained and have in place
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insurance policies in an appropriate amount, in Purchaser's sole discretion,
covering the operation of the Farallon Business.
7.6 Fairness Opinion. Seller shall have obtained a fairness opinion
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from Warburg Dillon Read with respect to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
7.7 Promissory Note. Purchaser shall have executed and delivered to
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Seller a Promissory Note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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7.8 Warrant. Purchaser shall have executed and delivered to Seller a
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Warrant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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7.9 Line of Credit Facility. Purchaser shall have obtained a
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$2,000,000 line of credit facility of the like to fund working capital
requirements of the Farallon Business.
7.10 Financial Information. Guarantor shall have provided to Seller
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financial information reasonably satisfactory to the Seller.
7.11 Employment Offers. Offers of employment with Purchaser with
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compensation
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commensurate with existing compensation (other than with respect to severance
and stock options) shall have been accepted by each of the essential employees
and 80% of the important employees listed on Schedule 6.6 hereto.
ARTICLE 8
POST CLOSING
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8.1 Survival. Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on
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behalf of any party, or of any information any party may have in respect
thereof, all representations and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or
in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the
Closing until October 31, 1999, except those representations and warranties set
forth in Sections 3.20, 3.25 and 3.26 shall survive through the applicable
statute of limitations, the agreements set forth in Section 5.2 shall survive
the Closing indefinitely.
8.2 Indemnification Obligations
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(a Indemnification by Seller. Seller shall indemnify, defend and
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hold harmless Purchaser and its Representatives, and shall reimburse Purchaser
and its Representatives on demand, for any Damages resulting from any of the
following:
(i The Excluded Liabilities (including but not limited to
any and all contingent liabilities, litigation or disputes, whether or not
disclosed to the Purchaser in the Schedules or otherwise);
(ii Any breach or default in the performance by Seller of
any covenant or agreement of Seller contained herein, in any agreement
contemplated hereby, or in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto or thereto, or in any
certificate delivered or to be delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant
hereto or thereto;
(iii Any breach of warranty or representation made by Seller
herein, in any agreement contemplated hereby, or in any Schedule or Exhibit
hereto or thereto, or in any certificate delivered or to be delivered by or on
behalf of Seller pursuant hereto or thereto;
(iv Any failure to comply with any applicable bulk sale or
transfer Law;
(v Any Taxes of Seller or the Farallon Business for
periods prior to the Effective Date; or
(vi Any third party claims arising out of the use by
Seller of the assets covered by the license granted pursuant to Section 8.7
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(b Indemnification by Purchaser. Purchaser shall indemnify,
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defend and hold harmless Seller and its Representatives, and shall reimburse
Seller and its Representatives on demand, for any Damages resulting from any of
the following:
(i The Assumed Liabilities;
(ii Any breach or default in the performance by Purchaser
of any covenant or agreement of Purchaser contained herein, in any agreement
contemplated hereby, or in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto or thereto, or in any
certificate delivered or to be delivered by or on behalf of Purchaser pursuant
hereto or thereto;
(iii Any breach of warranty or representation made by
Purchaser herein, in any agreement contemplated hereby, or in any Schedule or
Exhibit hereto or thereto, or in any certificate delivered or to be delivered by
or on behalf of Purchaser pursuant hereto or thereto; or
(iv Subject to Seller's representations, warranties and
covenants contained herein, any third party claims arising out of the use by
Purchaser of the Shared Assets, other than the use by Purchaser of the Shared
Assets in a manner substantially similar to the use by Seller of such assets
prior to the Closing.
(c Claims for Indemnity. Whenever a claim for Damages shall
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arise for which one party ("Indemnitee") shall be entitled to indemnification
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hereunder, Indemnitee shall notify the other party hereto ("Indemnitor") in
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writing within 30 days of the first receipt of notice of such claim, and in any
event within such shorter period as may be necessary for Indemnitor to take
appropriate action to resist such claim. Such notice shall specify all facts
known to Indemnitee giving rise to such indemnity rights. The right of
Indemnitee to indemnification, as set forth in this notice, shall be deemed
agreed to by Indemnitor unless, within 30 days after the mailing of such notice,
Indemnitor shall notify Indemnitee in writing that it disputes the right of
Indemnitee to indemnification. If Indemnitee shall be duly notified of such
dispute, the parties shall attempt to settle and compromise the same, or if
unable to do so within 20 days of Indemnitor's delivery of notice of a dispute,
such dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator,
in proceedings conducted by the AAA and pursuant to such organization's rules
for commercial disputes, and any rights of indemnification established by reason
of such settlement, compromise or arbitration shall promptly thereafter be paid
and satisfied by Indemnitor. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,
arbitration will be held in Los Angeles, California.
(d Defense of Claims. Upon receipt by Indemnitor of a notice
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from Indemnitee with respect to any claim of a third party against Indemnitee,
and acknowledgment by Indemnitor (whether after resolution of a dispute or
otherwise) of Indemnitee's right to indemnification hereunder with respect to
such claim, Indemnitor shall assume the defense of such claim with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee and Indemnitee shall cooperate to the
extent reasonably requested by Indemnitor in defense or prosecution thereof and
shall furnish
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such records, information and testimony and attend all such conferences,
discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably
requested by Indemnitor in connection therewith. If Indemnitor shall acknowledge
Indemnitee's right to indemnification and elect to assume the defense of such
claim, Indemnitee shall have the right to employ its own counsel in any such
case, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of
Indemnitee, unless there is, under applicable standards of conduct, a conflict
on any significant issue between Indemnitor and Indemnitee, in which case the
fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of Indemnitor. If
Indemnitor has assumed the defense of any claim against Indemnitee, Indemnitor
shall have the right to settle any claim for which indemnification has been
sought and is available hereunder; provided that, to the extent that such
settlement requires Indemnitee to take, or prohibits Indemnitee from taking, any
action or purports to obligate Indemnitee, then Indemnitor shall not settle such
claim without the prior written consent of Indemnitee. If Indemnitor does not
assume the defense of a third party claim and disputes Indemnitee's right to
indemnification, Indemnitor shall have the right to participate in the defense
of such claim through counsel of its choice, at Indemnitor's expense, and
Indemnitee shall have control over the litigation and authority to resolve such
claim subject to this Section 8.2.
(e Defense of Claimed Breaches. For purposes of this Section,
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any assertion of fact and/or law by a third party which, if true, would
constitute a breach of a representation or warranty made by a party to this
Agreement shall, on the date that assertion is made, be deemed a breach of such
representation or warranty and immediately invoke that party's obligation to
protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other party to this Agreement.
(f) Liability. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing in Section
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8.2, neither party's right to be indemnified shall apply until the sum of the
Damages suffered by such party on a cumulative basis equals or exceeds $50,000,
and at which point such party shall become liable for all Damages, including
such $50,000, up to a maximum of $2,000,000. This provision shall not apply to
the post-closing Purchase Price adjustment described in Section 2.7, the
guarantee of Receivables contained in Section 8.3 or the obligations associated
with terminated Transferred Employees contained in Section 8.4.
(g) Exclusive Remedy. The indemnification provisions pursuant to
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this Section 8.2 shall be the exclusive remedy for any breach or nonfulfillment
of any of the representations, warranties or covenants made by the Seller in
this Agreement or the Separation Agreement or any facts or circumstances
constituting such an inaccuracy, breach or nonfulfillment, other than (i) claims
based on fraud or intentional or reckless misrepresentation or misconduct or
(ii) claims based on a breach of Article 9.
8.3 Collection of Receivables. Seller shall be responsible for
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collecting all third party Receivables (other than inventory resale Receivables)
of Seller as of the Effective Date and remitting the same to Purchaser when
collected on a weekly basis each Friday; in addition, in the event Seller
collects $100,000 or more of such Receivables in any week prior to Friday,
Seller shall remit such amount at such time as such collections exceed $100,000.
Purchaser shall, at Seller's request, use its commercially reasonable efforts to
assist in the collection of such
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Receivables. Four months after the Closing, Seller shall send to Purchaser a
written notice showing the aggregate amount of such Receivables which has not
been collected (the "Past Due Amount") and shall pay to Purchaser such Past Due
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Amount less the bad debt reserve as of the Effective Date. In the event Seller
collects Receivables in excess of (a) the amount of such Receivables as of the
Effective Date less (b) the bad debt reserve as of the Effective Date, then
Seller shall remit to Purchaser, promptly upon receipt, 50% of the amount of
such excess collections. The obligations under this Section 8.3 shall not be
subject to any other threshold, including without limitation the threshold
contained in Section 8.2(f).
8.4 Employees.
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(a) Purchaser covenants to offer alternative employment to those
of Seller's full-time employees listed on Schedule 8.4 hereto. Seller will
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cooperate fully in providing the necessary information or to perform any other
duties as may be reasonably requested by Purchaser to accomplish this result.
Each of Seller's employees that accepts employment with Purchaser (the
"Transferred Employees") shall be deemed a "new hire" by Purchaser and, except
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as set forth in Section 2.4(a)(ii), Purchaser shall have no liability whatsoever
on account of such Transferred Employee's previous employment by Seller, nor
shall Purchaser assume or otherwise be responsible for any past or future
obligation of Seller to such Transferred Employee.
(b) Purchaser shall have no liability whatsoever on account of any
of Seller's employees who is offered employment by Purchaser and who rejects
such offer. At any time prior to December 31, 1998, Purchaser may identify up to
a total of 20% of the Transferred Employees whom Purchaser does not desire to
employ, and such identification shall not be on a statutorily proscribed
discriminatory basis. In the event that Purchaser terminates any of such
Transferred Employees prior to December 31, 1998, then Seller shall be
responsible for and indemnify Purchaser against all severance expenses (in
accordance with Purchaser's severance policy) and other costs associated with
the termination of such employees; provided that to the extent that such other
costs arise from a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that the
selection was on a statutorily proscribed discriminatory basis, Seller shall not
be responsible for such other costs.
(c) For purposes of vacation time, each Transferred Employee shall
be deemed to have been hired by Purchaser as of the date such person was hired
by Seller.
(d) Purchaser may, at its option, hire the Transferred Employees
on an at-will employment basis and shall have no obligation to employ such
persons for a certain length of time. Further, nothing in this Agreement is
intended to be construed as an employment agreement, whether express or implied.
This Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity
other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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8.5 Further Assurances. Seller, at any time before or after the
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Closing, will execute, acknowledge and deliver any further deeds, assignments,
conveyances and other assurances, documents and instruments of transfer,
reasonably requested by Purchaser, and will take any other action consistent
with the terms of this Agreement that may reasonably be requested by Purchaser,
for the purpose of assigning, transferring, granting, conveying and confirming
to Purchaser, or reducing to possession, any or all property to be conveyed and
transferred by this Agreement.
8.6 Expenses. Each of the parties shall pay all costs and expenses
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incurred by it or on its behalf in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, fees and expenses of its own financial consultants, accountants
and counsel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall, at its option,
record the transfer of Intellectual Property hereunder, and Seller shall pay one
half of all costs and expenses in connection with all such assignments and
recordings.
8.7 Grant of License. At the Closing, Purchaser hereby grants to Seller
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a royalty-free, irrevocable, and non-exclusive right and license under (i) all
Intellectual Property set forth on Schedule 8.7 that is purchased by Purchaser
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and (ii) any asset not listed on Schedules 2.1(a)(i)-(v) or Schedule 3.17 that
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is claimed by Purchaser as a Purchased Asset, pursuant to Section 2.1(c), to
make, use and sell only products of the Netopia Business and successor products
with similar or related functionalities; provided, that, subject to Section 2.2,
if any Intellectual Property covered by the license granted in this Section 8.7
is owned by a third party as of the date hereof, Seller shall be responsible for
its pro rata share of any license fees to such third party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing herein shall be interpreted to grant Seller any right and
license to the Farallon name and related trademarks. The foregoing license may
be assigned or transferred only to an entity that acquires all, or substantially
all, of the assets of Seller, or in connection with a merger, consolidation or
re-organization of Seller.
8.8 Property and Equipment. To the extent the Purchased Assets do not
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constitute, in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser, all of the tangible
property or equipment necessary or desirable to the conduct of the Farallon
Business as presently conducted, Seller shall provide replacement property or
equipment of like kind, quality and condition from its own assets or reimburse
Purchaser for Purchaser's out-of-pocket costs for such property or equipment, up
to an aggregate value of $100,000. The value of replacement property shall be
the fair market value of such property at the time of replacement. The provision
of property or equipment or the payment of any reimbursements under this Section
8.8 shall be subject to the mutual agreement of Purchaser and Seller. In the
event that Purchaser and Seller disagree, the matter shall be settled by binding
arbitration conducted by the AAA.
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ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL COVENANTS
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9.1 Sale of Shared Assets. From the Closing Date until the fifth
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anniversary thereof, Seller shall not sell, transfer, license or otherwise
dispose of the Shared Assets, or permit any other individual or entity to do so,
in such a manner as to permit any other individual or entity to compete with the
Farallon Business being sold hereunder. From the Closing Date until the fifth
anniversary thereof, Purchaser shall not sell, transfer, license or otherwise
dispose of the Shared Assets, or permit any other individual or entity to do so,
in such a manner as to permit any other individual or entity to compete with the
Netopia Business.
9.2 Non-Solicitation of Employees and Agents. From the Closing Date
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until the fifth anniversary thereof, neither of the parties will encourage,
solicit, induce, or attempt to encourage, solicit or induce any employee or any
independent contractor, agent or representative of the other party to leave
his/her employment (or terminate his/her relationship) with the other party
(or, subject to the last sentence of this Section 9.2, devote less than full
time efforts to such party's business) for any reason, and neither of the
parties will hire or attempt to hire, for any position with any other business,
any person who is an employee, contractor, agent or representative of the other
party at such time or who has been an employee, contractor, agent or
representative of the other party at any time within six months preceding such
time, unless the employment of any such person is mutually consented to by
Purchaser and Seller, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, with respect to the
individuals set forth on Schedule 9.2 hereto (i) in addition to any full-time
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employment relationship with Purchaser, such individuals shall be part-time
employees of Seller, with such duties and responsibilities as set forth on the
agreements attached hereto as part of Schedule 9.2; provided that in no event
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shall such duties and responsibilities to Seller interfere with each of such
individual's duties and obligations to Purchaser, (ii) the restrictions
contained in this Section 9.2 shall not apply to Purchaser and (iii) Seller
shall not change, extend or expand the scope of such individuals' employment or
other relationship with Seller beyond the terms set forth in such agreements.
9.3 Reasonableness of Restrictions. Each of Seller and Purchaser
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recognizes that the limitations set forth in Sections 9.1 and 9.2 are
reasonable, not burdensome and are properly required by Law for the adequate
protection of Seller or Purchaser, and in the event that such limitations are
deemed to be unreasonable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then Seller and
Purchaser agree to submit to a modification or reduction of such limitations as
such court shall deem reasonable.
9.4 Injunctive Relief. Seller acknowledges that its expertise in the
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Farallon Business is of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary and
intellectual character, which gives such expertise a peculiar value, and that a
breach by it of the covenants contained in this Article 9 cannot be reasonably
or adequately compensated in damages in an Action at Law and that such breach
will cause Purchaser irreparable injury and damage. Seller further acknowledges
that it possesses unique skills, knowledge and ability and that competition in
violation of this Article 9
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would be extremely detrimental to Purchaser. By reason thereof, Seller agrees
that Purchaser shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedies it may have
under this Agreement or otherwise, to temporary, preliminary and/or permanent
injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any breach of this
Article 9, without proof of actual damages that have been or may be caused to
Purchaser by such breach or threatened breach.
ARTICLE 10
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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10.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the agreements
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referred to herein and the Schedules and Exhibits hereto and thereto, constitute
the full and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with regard
to the subject matter of this Agreement. All prior and contemporaneous
agreements, covenants, representations and warranties, express or implied, oral
and written, of the parties with regard to the subject matter of this Agreement
are superseded by this Agreement, the Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement,
and the documents referred to or implementing the provisions of this Agreement.
10.2 Governing Law. The validity, construction, and performance of this
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Agreement, and any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be
governed by the Laws of the State of California, without regard to the Laws of
the State of California as to choice or conflict of Laws.
10.3 Attorneys' Fees. If any Action is commenced by either party
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concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover from the losing
party reasonable attorneys' fees and costs and expenses, including those of
appeal and not limited to taxable costs, incurred by the prevailing party, in
addition to all other remedies to which the prevailing party may be entitled.
10.4 Interpretation. The language in all parts of this Agreement
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shall be in all cases construed simply according to its fair meaning and not
strictly for or against any party. The captions of the Sections and Subsections
of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction
or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
10.5 Waiver and Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, supplemented,
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modified and/or rescinded only through an express written instrument signed by
all parties or their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any party may
specifically and expressly waive in writing any portion of this Agreement or any
breach hereof, but only to the extent such provision is for the benefit of the
waiving party, and no such waiver shall constitute a further or continuing
waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision.
The consent by one party to any act for which such consent was required shall
not be deemed to imply consent or waiver of the necessity of obtaining such
consent for the same or similar acts in the future, and no forbearance by a
party to seek a remedy for noncompliance or breach by another party shall be
construed as a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to such noncompliance
or breach.
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10.6 Assignment. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this
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Agreement, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assignable
(voluntarily, involuntarily, by judicial process, operation of Law, or
otherwise), in whole or in part, by any party without the prior written consent
of all other parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) Purchaser may, without
the consent of Seller, assign all of its rights under this Agreement to any
affiliate of Purchaser, provided that Purchaser remains liable for all of its
obligations hereunder, or in connection with the assignment of a security
interest to any lender of Purchaser and (ii) either party may, without the
consent of the other party, assign all of its rights under this Agreement to any
entity that acquires control of a majority of the outstanding voting power of
such party or all or substantially all of the assets of such party.
10.7 Successors and Assigns. Each of the terms, provisions, and
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obligations of this Agreement shall be binding upon, shall inure to the benefit
of, and shall be enforceable by the parties and their respective legal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
10.8 Notices. All notices and other communications given or made
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pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or
made if in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered or express
mail (postage prepaid) or by telecopier to the parties at the following
addresses and facsimile numbers:
if to Purchaser to:
c/o Gores Technology Group, Inc.
10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1805
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Attention: Chairman
Telecopier: (310) 209-3310
with copies to:
Gores Technology Group
6260 Lookout Road
Boulder, CO 80304
Attention: President
Telecopier: (303) 531-3200
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if to Seller to:
Netopia, Inc.
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
Attention: James A. Clark
Telecopier: (510) 814-5021
with copies to:
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve
Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
155 Constitution Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Attention: Steven M. Spurlock, Esq.
Telecopier: (650) 321-2800
10.9 Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is intended to be
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severable. Should any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof be
judicially declared to be or becomes illegal, invalid, unenforceable or void,
the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect and the
application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will be
interpreted so as reasonably to effect the intent of the parties.
10.10 Cumulative Remedies. No remedy made available hereunder by any
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of the provisions of this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other
remedy, and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition
to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at Law or in
equity or by statute or otherwise.
10.11 Warranty of Authority. Each of the individuals signing this
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Agreement on behalf of a party hereto warrants and represents that such
individual is duly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement and
bind such party hereto
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
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counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute a single agreement.
10.13 Facsimile Signatures. Facsimile signatures shall be fully binding
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and effective for all purposes and shall be given the same effect as original
signatures. If any party delivers a copy of this Agreement containing a
facsimile signature, such party shall promptly forward copies containing
original signatures to the other party; provided, however, that the copies
containing the facsimile signatures shall remain binding even if the document
containing original signatures is not sent to the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of
the date first set forth above.
"PURCHASER": "SELLER":
FARALLON NETWORKING CORPORATION, NETOPIA, INC.,
a Delaware corporation a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ James R. Hale By: /s/ Alan B. Lefkof
________________________________ _______________________________
James R. Hale Alan B. Lefkof
Its: Vice President Its: President and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 99.1
NETOPIA ANNOUNCES SALE AND DIVESTITURE OF THE FARALLON DIVISION
NETOPIA NOW FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON ITS INTERNET/INTRANET PRODUCTS
AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
ALAMEDA, Calif., August 5, 1998 -- Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPA) today
announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and successfully closed a
transaction to sell its Farallon Division to Gores Technology Group. Gores has
approximately 20 years of experience in funding high technology companies
including successful transactions with Schlumberger, Texas Instruments and
Computer Sciences Corporation. The existing Farallon management team will
transfer with and continue to manage the Farallon business. The divestiture
will enable Netopia's management to focus exclusively on its Internet/Intranet
business which had revenues of $20.2 million in the 12 months ended September
30, 1997 and $6.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 1998, which
represented 34% year-over-year growth. Netopia is a leading provider of real-
time Internet/Intranet collaboration software and plug-and-play Internet
connectivity solutions.
Commenting on the transaction Alan Lefkof, president and CEO, Netopia,
Inc., said, "We believe that the sale of the Farallon Division to Gores
Technology Group represents a very positive outcome for Netopia's shareholders
as well as for Farallon's customers, management and employees. This transaction
is entirely consistent with our long standing strategic direction and will allow
Netopia to concentrate entirely on our exciting Internet opportunities for
fiscal 1999 and beyond."
The sale transaction will be recorded as a discontinued operation in the
fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 1998. The sale proceeds, in the form
of cash, note and royalties, are expected to approximate the net book value of
the division. Due to transaction-related expenses, charges and accruals, the
Company expects to record a loss on the sale not to exceed $3 million. In
connection with the Company now focusing its entire business model on the
Internet opportunity, the Company's continuing operations will record expenses
expected not to exceed $1 million for certain one-time reorganization items in
the fourth fiscal quarter. In addition, the Company will provide reserves
against approximately $3.5 million in deferred tax assets in the fourth fiscal
quarter.
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ABOUT NETOPIA, INC.
Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports Internet products and services
that deliver "What the Internet Experience Should Be." Netopia's solutions
include real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software and complete, easy-
to-use Internet connectivity solutions. The Company's products are designed to
increase the productivity and efficiency of Internet and Intranet users that may
not have access to sophisticated technical support. Netopia's Internet/Intranet
collaboration software includes Netopia Virtual Office and Timbuktu. Netopia's
Internet Routers provide high-speed Internet connectivity for dual analog, ISDN,
T1/Frame Relay and DSL. Further information can be obtained via phone 510-814-
5000, fax 510-814-5023 or Internet www.netopia.com.
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Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements, including
statements regarding expected proceeds, expenses, charges, accruals, losses and
reserves. Netopia, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially from the
results discussed in this release. Investors are cautioned that all forward-
looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not
limited to product development, product acceptance, general economic conditions
and management estimates of sale proceeds and transaction liabilities. A
complete description of Netopia, Inc., including related risk factors is
discussed in Netopia, Inc's public filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission which are available by calling Netopia at 510-814-5260 or
online at www.sec.gov.
The Netopia logo design and Netopia are registered trademarks and "What the
Internet Experience Should Be," is a trademark of Netopia, Inc.
